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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Will reach out to Centre seeking protection of Kakinada wetlands: BJP leader
Former Kakinada District BJP President Chilukuri Ram Kumar, announced on Sunday that the party would reach out to the Central government to protect and conserve the Kakinada wetlands, under the control of the Salt Commissioner's Organisation (SCO), as they are crucial for the coastal security of the Kakinada Smart City in Andhra Pradesh. The announcement follows after the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Trade, in principle, consented to transferring 1,245.28 acres of land to the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB). The Kakinada District authorities are now engaged in assessing the cost of the 1,245.28 acres of land that is under the jurisdiction of the SCO. The Chollangi and Gurajanapalli wetlands are spread in 626.37 acres of the 1,245.28 acres of land near Kakinada city. In an official release, Mr. Ram Kumar said; 'The decision to transfer the wetlands (SCO's lands) to APMB cannot be welcomed. The Chollangi wetland, adjacent to Coringa mangroves, falls in the Central Asian Flyway zone of migratory birds and qualifies to be declared as an Important Bird Area in Andhra Pradesh. The Chollangi wetland needs to be protected as the Smart City of Kakinada is expanding. This wetland can be compared to the Navi Mumbai wetlands of Mumbai city that play a vital role in coastal security.' He added that public representatives are being consulted before reaching out to the Central government authorities for the protection of the wetlands.' Additionally, Kakinada-based environmentalists and Non-Governmental Organisations are also being consulted in regards to the conservation of the wetlands.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Stocks in news: Bajaj Finance, Ambuja, Ultratech Cement, Dr Reddy's, Adani Total Gas
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Markets started the week on a strong note, gaining over a percent, driven by favorable cues. In today's trade, shares of Bajaj Finance , Ambuja, Ultratech Cement , Dr Reddy's and Adani Total Gas will be in focus due to various news developments and fourth quarter of Bajaj Finance , Bajaj Finserv, Trent, Ambuja, BPCL and NTPC Green will be in focus as the companies will announce their fourth quarter results. Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Monday said it has expanded its partnership with Sanofi Healthcare to introduce a novel drug for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease in newborns. Bandhan Bank announced that it has opened 16 new branches across five states in Health, which operates hospitals under the Medanta brand, on Monday said it plans to invest around Rs 500 crore to set up a 400-bed super speciality hospital in Guwahati, Total Gas reported an 8% fall in its Q4FY25 net profit at Rs 154 crore versus Rs 168 crore reported in the year ago Bank said Arun Khurana resigned as the whole-time director and Deputy CEO of the bank with effect from April signed a PPA for 300 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Project at tariff of Rs 3.81/kWh with Bhojraj Renewables Energy. This agreement is subject to the approval of West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission. Aurobindo Pharma said fire incident occurred in coal crusher area at company's Kakinada-based Penicillin-G Manufacturing Facility. Incident led to damage to certain ancillary Cement reported 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,482 crore in the fourth quarter, while revenues rose 13% YoY to Rs 23,063 crore.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Minister launches free online DSC coaching through Acharya app for marginalised groups
Andhra Pradesh Minister for BC and EWS Welfare, S. Savitha, has launched a free online coaching initiative for DSC aspirants belonging to BC, EWS, Kapu, SC, and ST communities. The programme, facilitated through the 'Acharya' app developed by Kakinada-based Shyam Institute, offers round-the-clock access to expert lectures, study material, and previous DSC question papers. Launching the initiative at the State Secretariat on Thursday, the Minister said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had fulfilled his election promise by notifying 16,347 teacher vacancies through Mega DSC. With a special focus on enabling maximum selection from backward communities, the government had established 26 BC Study Circles across the State and now extended support through digital platforms. ''The app provides interactive features such as subject-wise Q&A through a live chatbox and technical support via dedicated district-level WhatsApp groups. Offline coaching beneficiaries are also eligible for this online module. Currently, 3,189 applications have been received, and more are welcome,'' she said. Ms. Savitha emphasised that the initiative would benefit women, remote dwellers, and working individuals who could not attend physical classes. The scheme included a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 and ₹1,000 for books during the training period.
