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The Hindu
21-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Vizagites join hands for Yoga: public participation and seamless organisation makes ‘International Yoga Day' a grand success
It wasn't a regular morning for Vizagites, who usually wake up around 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. for a peaceful morning walk along the scenic beach to enjoy the sunrise. This Saturday, the city stirred to life much earlier. Alarm clocks and mobile phones buzzed at 3 a.m. in most households as an alert to the 'International Yoga Day' programme on the Beach Road. Thanks to early wake-up calls from sachivalayam staff and school managements. Residents were given just 30 to 45 minutes to freshen up and reach their pre-assigned bus pick-up points, which had been communicated in advance. By 4 a.m., the horns of RTC and private schools buses echoed along NH-16, from Lankelapalem to Anandapuram, and along the Beach Road. By 4:30 a.m., it was an overwhelming sight: large groups of women, many of them homemakers with toddlers in tow, eagerly and energetically disembarking from buses near the Beach Road, ready to participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations. Interestingly, many participants were unaware of the event just a few weeks ago and have never performed Yoga in their life so far. All credit goes to the district administration, which had proactively arranged a series of local yoga training sessions to build awareness and enthusiasm among them. The Beach Road venue was beautifully decked up. Green mats were laid out for seating, with yoga mats, water bottles, and t-shirts already placed for participants. Upon arrival, all they had to do was get off the bus, walk to their designated compartment, and settle in. A young team of volunteers helped streamline the process by guiding the participants, distributing missing items like t-shirts or mats, and scanning QR codes for attendance and accountability. By 4.45 a.m. approximately one-and-a-half hour before the event's official start many of the designated compartments were already filled, reflecting the city's spirit and the seamless organisation behind the scenes. As the programme time neared, a few minor issues surfaced in some compartments. In particular, along the Appughar to Sagar Nagar stretch and in a few other areas, the turnout exceeded the expected capacity. Volunteers, supported by police personnel, acted swiftly redirecting participants either by walk or in buses to nearby compartments to manage the crowd and ensure orderly seating. At Compartment No. 30, where there was no remaining space, a brief scuffle broke out between volunteers and participants due to confusion and lack of clarity. Some participants had no choice but to sit along the footpath. Despite the inconvenience, volunteers ensured breakfast was distributed to those waiting and politely requested them to remain patient in case seats became available later. Excitement filled the air when the Deputy Chief Minister's speech began to stream on the large LED screens installed in every compartment. Cheers erupted from the crowd, adding to the charged atmosphere when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his message. All around, people were capturing the moment, taking selfies, recording videos, and showcasing the massive gathering on their mobile phones. Some even made video calls to friends and relatives to share a live glimpse of the spectacle. Many were especially thrilled to witness the sunrise from the beach, making the morning even more memorable. 'It feels great to participate in the yoga session along with our Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and Deputy CM. I did not feel it was a burden to wake up early and come here. I truly wanted to be a part of this moment. Seeing lakhs of people performing yoga together is an unforgettable experience,' said G. Yamuna, who attended the event with her five-year-old daughter, traveling all the way from Thatichetlapalem. Another participant, P. Usha from Arilova, shared: 'This feels like a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The arrangements have been good. Yoga is vital for our well-being.' P Srinivasa Rao, a retired bank employee, said: 'It feels great to see youth and children taking part in it. I have been doing yoga for the past 20 years and it should be a daily practise for the people.' Though there were instances of traffic congestion, the use of technology enabled the police to respond quickly and effectively, helping keep disruptions to a minimum and ensuring the event proceeded smoothly.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sandeep Mathur appointed General Manager of SCoR
The Railway Board issued orders on Thursday, appointing Sandeep Mathur, presently working as Principal Executive Director(Signal Modernisation), Railway Board, as General Manager of the Visakhapatnam-headquartered South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone. The rail users welcomed the move on social media. 'Big congratulations to all people of Vizag! A decade-long dream has come true. South Coast Railway gets its own General Manager. This marks a historic moment for our city and region. Vizag is on track for a bright railway future. Proud moment for everyone,' Raghuvamsi posted on 'X'. M.N. Sai wrote on a Whatsapp group: 'Kudos for us. Finally we have a General Manager... How many day will it take for S Co R to start?' This crucial appointment comes as a result of the persistent efforts of Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, who wrote to the Railway Minister on January 21, 2025, urging the government to expedite development works related to the SCoR Zone by appointing a full-time General Manager. In his letter, the MP emphasised that a dedicated GM is essential to ensure swift progress and operational readiness of the new zone. 'A dream of Vizagites is finally coming true,' said the MP, expressing satisfaction over the appointment. He reiterated that the South Coast Railway Zone, with Waltair Division integrated, is already a reality. Visakhapatnam DRUCC Member Chalasani Gandhi, along with several railway union leaders and local stakeholders, conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Sribharat for his proactive steps in this regard.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mercury soars across state, thunderstorms likely from tomorrow
Visakhapatnam: Hot weather and high humidity levels made life difficult for residents of coastal Andhra region and Rayalaseema districts on Thursday. Jangamaheswarapuram in Palnadu district recorded the highest temperature in the state on Thursday as it sweltered under 42.5°C. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the IMD-Amaravati, around ten locations in the state recorded above 40°C on Thursday. Nandyal was the hottest in Rayalaseema region on Thursday with 42°C, followed by Kurnool (41.6°C), YSR Kadapa (41.6°C), Anantapur (41.1°C), Nandigama (41.1°C) Tirupati (41°C), Nellore (40.6°C), and Amaravati (40.2°C). Despite a maximum temperature of 36.2°C, high humidity — ranging from 68% to 75% in Vizag city, caused discomfort for Vizagites on Thursday. The weathermen explained, as the temperature increased and land heats up in coastal regions, it draws moist air from the sea, leading to high relative humidity, thus increasing the discomfort level. IMD said humid and uncomfortable weather with gradual rise by 2 to3 degrees in maximum temperature were likely over coastal AP and Rayalaseema regions on Friday and Saturday. Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning are likely at isolated places over north coastal AP from Friday to Monday. tnn
