Dwindling student numbers force govt schools to shut shop

Adavidevulapally (Nalgonda) : Despite the academic year commencing 20 days ago, many government schools in Adavidevulapally mandal of Nalgonda district are on the verge of closing due to a severe shortage of students. One striking example is the primary school in Ulsaipalem village, which, during the last academic year, had 39 students and six teachers. … Read more

SVBC lauded for playing key role in spreading Sanatana Dharma

Tirupati : Acharya Krishna Murty, Vice-Chancellor of National Sanskrit University, said on Saturday that Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel is successfully playing a key role in spreading the ancient Hindu Sanatana Dharmic knowledge across the globe through a series of programmes. Participating in the 16th anniversary celebrations of the SVBC, the VC complimented the channel for … Read more

Strive to make Tirupati a model city: MLA to officials

Tirupati : City MLA Arani Srinivasulu emphasised on improving basic facilities including augmenting drinking water supply, maintenance of drains and up keep of the roads and overall cleanliness of the city. The MLA on Saturday held a meeting with heads of all departments in Tirupati Municipal Corporation which is the first meeting after he became … Read more

World Zoonoses Day observed

Ongole : The Animal Husbandry Department in the Prakasam district observed World Zoonoses Day on Saturday by vaccinating pet dogs and other animals and creating awareness of the zoonotic diseases and precautions to be taken from spreading them from animals to human beings. MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao inaugurated mega vaccination programme for dogs. He advised … Read more

Student leader turns politician

Srikakulam : Completing any task with commitment and zero deviation is the USP of TDP Rajam SC reserved constituency MLA Kondru Murali Mohan. This trait made him unique among other leaders in his community. Born in Lavetipalem village in Laveru mandal of Etcherla Assembly constituency, he studied Engineering and MBA at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. At … Read more

Documentary films, technology to be used as tools to curb drug menace

Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh State Child Rights Commission (APSCRC) chairman Kesali Apparao and member Gondu Sitaram said extensive measures will be taken to make Visakhapatnam a drug-free district. The massive exercise, they said, would be carried out in coordination with concerned departments by drawing up an action plan. “Through documentary films and using technology, an … Read more

Social media storm over ports

Hyderabad: Did the Telangana government ask for a share of the 1,000-km coastal corridor and Krishnapatnam, Machilipatnam and Gangavaram ports in Andhra Pradesh? This has been the speculation going on in social media and various news channels. But officials said that there was no such proposal from the Telangana Government. It was probably a speculation … Read more

Bookshelf

The Prophet is a work of spiritual fiction, penned by the famous Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran. Through twenty-eight poetic essays, the book delves into the very depths of human condition-offering timeless wisdom about life and its many ups and downs. A true mirror to the human soul, this book reveals the deepest truths of human … Read more

Maiden run of Rath Yatra special train flagged off

Visakhapatnam : The maiden Visakhapatnam-Puri Rath Yatra special train gets flagged off from Visakhapatnam Railway Station. In a step to facilitate pilgrims travelling to Puri on the auspicious occasion of ‘Rath Yatra’, the East Coast Railway commenced operation of 315 special trains to Puri from various destinations, including Visakhapatnam, Gunupur, and Jagdalpur, in Waltair Division. … Read more

Gold rates in Delhi today surges, check the rates on 07 July, 2024

The gold rates in Delhi on 07 July, 2024 have been surged. Going by the rates today, the price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold, 67,800 with a hike of Rs. 10 while the rate of 10 grams of 24-carat gold is trading at Rs. 73,950 with a hike of Rs. 10. As for silver, … Read more