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CMNaiduannounceslaunchoffirstSmart
CityprojectinVisakhapatnam
Dr.N.Yuvaraj,Dist.Collector,VisakhapatnamandMr.T.Krishnababu,
Chairman-V.P.TassistingtheC.M.ofA.P.Mr.ChandrababuNaidu.
for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation
(AMRUT).
VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief
MinisterNChandrababuNaiduon
Saturdayannouncedthelaunchofthe
firstSmartCityprojectofthestatein
VisakhapatnamasthePrimeMinister
NarendraModiofficiallykick-starting
the Smart City Mission at Pune
through video-conferencing.
Chiefministersofseveralstates
Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan),
Naveen Patnaik (Odisha) and
Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra
Pradesh)madetheirpresentation
to the Prime Minister through
v i d e o - c o n f e r e n c e .
Projectswithatotalinvestmentof
2,900crorewerelaunchedin20cities
inUttarPradesh,MadhyaPradesh,
JharkhandandOdishachosenforthe
projectinthefirstphaseofthemission
undertakenaspartoftheAtalMission
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The Greater Visakhapatnam

MuncipalCorporation(GVMC)has
setupchiefafacilityforthevideoconferencing on its premises.
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mission.Thecommissionersaidthat
variouscitizen-centricservicestobe
providedundertheprojectwouldbe
linkedupwithacommandcontrol
roomandfocuswouldbelaidonthe
digitalisation of services.
NaiduwholandedattheVizagairport
on Saturday afternoon behind the
scheduledrovestraighttotheGVMC
officetotakepartintheprogramme.
Duringthepresentation,Naidusaid
thatVizagwouldbedevelopedwith
aninvestmentof1,600croreunder
thesmartcityprogrammeinthenext
fouryear,butinaphasedmanner.
Hardpressedfortime,asthechief
ministerwasscheduledtocatcha
flightintheeveningtoNewDelhien
routetoChina,ChandrababuNaidu
postponedthereviewmeetingonthe
smartcityarrangements.Thechief
ministersaidthattheissueswouldbe
discussedinaseparatemeetingin
VizagonJuly2afterhisChinatour.
Earlier,GVMCcommisionerPravin
Kumargaveapresentationaboutthe
proposedsmartcityworksandthe
parameters which would be
considered in the phase-1 of the
Mr.NarendraModiSpeakingtoMr.ChandrababuNaiduthroughVideo
Conference, after inaugurating the Smart City Projects at Pune.
01-07-2016
AndhraPradeshsignsMoUwith
Chinesefirmsforindustrialpark
The project to come at

Donakonda in Prakasam
district will comprise a
Building
Materials
Industrial Park and
Modern Building Materials
Logistics
Park.
by13-memberdelegationledbyChief
MinisterN.ChandrababuNaiduto
China. The project to come at
DonakondainPrakasamdistrictwill
compriseaBuildingMaterialsIndustrial
ParkandModernBuildingMaterials
Logistics
Park.
Aninternationalindustrialpark
willcomeupinAndhraPradesh,
whi ch i s ex pect ed t o at t ract
investment of $6.4 billion.
Theindustrialpark,thefirstof
itskindinIndia,willgiveamajor
boost to make in Andhra
Pradesh,saidastatementfrom
t h e c h i e f m i n i s t e r s o ff i c e .
TheBuildingMaterialIndustrialpark
willcomeupinanareaof20square
kmwithaninvestmentof$0.9billion
andwillmanufactureallcategoriesof
buildingmaterialsandlow-carbon
energy-saving new materials.
AnMoUinthisregardwassignedby
thestategovernmentonMondaywith
ChinaAssociation of Small and
MediumEnterprisesandChinaSmall
and Medium Investment Group
Limited,Beijingduringthecurrentvisit
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countriestoinvestandsetupunits.
Theproductsmanufacturedwillbe
suppliedtolocalmarkets,otherareas
of India and the export market.
Theparkwillmanufacturestructured
materials like wood, bamboos,
stones, cement, concrete, metals,
bricks, tiles, ceramics, glass,
engineeringplasticsandcomposite
materials
etc.
This park will provide direct

employment to 10,000 people.
The Modern Building Materials
LogisticsParkwillalsobesetupin
20squarekmwithaninvestmentof
$5.5billionandwilltakecareofthe
distributionandbealogisticscentre
ofallcategoriesofbuildingmaterials.
Asmanyas35,000peoplewillbe
directlyemployed.Theproposedtotal
investmentis$6.4billionandthe
facilitywillbecompletedinthree
phases. The park will attract
manufacturingindustriesandlogistics
companies from China and other
Decorationmaterialslikecoatings,
pai nt , cl ad di ng mat eri a l s,
veneering,ceramictilesinallcolors
andglasswithspecialeffectsetc
wi l l al so b e ma nufa ct ur ed.
TenMoUssignedonfinal
dayofNaiduChinavisit
Ten MoUs - five G2B
and an equal number
of B2B - were signed
on Friday on the last
day of Chief Minister
N.
Chandrababu
Naidus six-day tour.
OnthelastdayofAndhraPradeshChief
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ofGovernmentprovidingallnecessary
resourceslikeland,waterandpower
requiredforsettingupamanufacturing
unit.Later,thegovernmentdelegation
held a meeting with Trina Solar
CompanywhichinformedtheChief
Minister that they were exploring
possibilitiesofsettingupmanufacturing
unitofsolarpowerpanelsinthestate.
MinisterN.ChandrababuNaidus
six-dayChinatour,10MoUs-five
G2BandanequalnumberofB2Bwere
signed
on
Friday.
WhiletheG2BMoUsmostlyrelated
tofacilitatingdirectinvestmentin
solarenergysector,majorityofthe
B2Bagreementswereinconnection
withfacilitatingdirectinvestmentin
BrandixIndiaApparelCityinthefield
oftextiles.AnotherB2BMoUwas
between KSEZ (GMR) and
HangzhouHuatongIncforsettingup
atoysmanufacturingunitatKakinada
SEZ,
of
GMR.
EarlierMr.Naiduheldaseriesof
meetingswithvariouscompaniesin
Shanghai. The TCL Corporation
expressed interest in exploring
investmentopportunitiesinA.P.The
corporationisaChinesemultinational
electronic company that
manufacturestelevisionsets,mobile
phones,airconditioners,washing
machines,refrigeratorsandsmall
electrical
appliances.
TheChiefMinisteraskedthecompany
toidentifyasuitablelocationforthe
facility.Heinquiredifthecompanywas
lookingforalocationnearbyportfor
exportpurposesorservethedomestic
marketofIndia.Ifeverythingcanbe
finalized ahead of Prime Minister
NarendraModisvisittoChina,an
MoUcanbesignedinhispresence,
Mr.
Naidu
added.
Executives of Nanjing-based
constructiongiantJiangsuProvincial
Construction Company expressed
interesttovisittheStatenextmonth
andexploreopportunities.Jiangsu
Companyholdsthecreditofbuilding
thelandmarkbridgeovertheriverin
Shanghai
city.
Mr.Naidubriefedthedelegateson
thestrengthsofthestateandhisplans
to make A.P. an electronics
manufacturinghub.Heassuredthem
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Mr.Naidutoldthemthat itwasa
historicopportunityforA.P.toget
ano t her mee t i ng, J A S ol ar

HoldingscompanyLtdinformed
Mr.Naiduthattheywerekeento
setsolarpowerplantsandplanto
est abl i sh a 500 MW pl an t .
involved with Jiangsu in the

constructionofthecapitalcity.
Wewanttobuildiconicbuildings
inAndhraPradeshandAmaravat
hi, Chief Minister added. In
NEPALSCARGOCONTAINERFLAGGEDOFF
Thefirstcontaineroftheexim
cargoofNepalwasflaggedofftothat
countryfromtheVisakhaContainerTerminal Private Limited on Friday.
Visakhapatnamporthasbeendesignated
asthesecondgatewayportforNepalafter Kolkata Haldia. Chairman of
VisakhapatnamPortTrustChairmanM.T.
KrishnaBabu,whoflaggedoffthecontainerbyroadalongwithChiefSecretary
Visakhapatnam Port Trust totheNepalGovernmentSomlalSubedi,
Chairman M.T. Krishna Babu, saidVisakhapatnamwouldbetheideal
gatewayportforeximcargofromNepalandVPTwouldprovideallthefacilities.AdvantagesPointingoutthatVPThadtowaitformanyyearstobedesignatedasthesecondgatewayportforNepal,theChairmanexplainedtothe
seven-memberNepalidelegationthattheporthadseveraladvantagesthanthe
Kolkata-HaldiaportthoughNepalwasatalongerdistancefromherebutits
location,facilities,efficiencyandquickerturnaroundtimewouldmakeVTPa
naturalchoice.TheVPTwouldoffercompetitiveratesandthecargowouldbe
movedinandoutinaquickertime.Mr.Subedisaidstartingeximcargoofhis
countryfromherewasamilestoneandthiswouldhelpstrengthentraderelations
betweenthecountries.HeassuredthatNepalwouldtrytomakeuseoftheport
here.HethankedtheVPTChairmanandotherofficials,theCustomsandIndian
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Railwaysfortheircooperation.Mr.Subedisaidplansforatrademeetin
Nepalwouldbemadetocreateabetterunderstandingbetweenexporters
andimportersofthetwocountries.VizagscoresThedeeperdraftof17
metresintheouterharbourofVisakhapatnamcomparedtosevenmetresin
theKolkataportwouldmakeiteasytohandlebiggervesselswithadistinct
costadvantage,COOofVCTPLSushilMulchandanisaid.Visakhapatnam
wouldconnectNepalwiththerestofSouthIndiaalso.Heexplainedtothe
NepalidelegationthatitwouldbebeneficialforNepaltousethecargoterminalherethantheoneinKolkata.TheNepaldelegationinteractedwiththe
stakeholders,Concor,shippingliners,CFShandlingagentsandotheragenciesandwantedthemtoexaminetheareasofconstraintssuchasfreight
charges,deploymentofrakes,intermediariesandthelogisticssincebetter
business would happen it the constraints were removed.
VPTTOREGENERATE50ACRE
MANGROVEFOREST
Ithasbeenscoutingfortechnical
assistancefortheproject,says
Krishna Babu Visakhapatnam
PortTrustproposestoregeneratemangrovesina50acrearea
andhassoughttechnicalexpertiseforthesame,VPTChairman
M.T.KrishnaBabusaid.Speakingattheinauguralofthe2nd
nationalseminaronConservation,
R est ora t i on and S ust ai nabl e
ManagementofMangroveForestsinIndiahereonWednesday,
theVPTChairmansaidtheport
VPT
Chairman
M.T. Krishna Babu
01-07-2016
hadbeenscoutingfortechnicalassistancefortheprojectandhad
askedtheCentreforMangrovesandCoastalEcologyoftheInstituteofForestBiodiversitytopartnerintheproject.ThePortwould
fundtheentireprojectanditwouldhelpcreateademonstrationsite
ofmangroveforestforposterity.Portlikeeveryothershorebased
developmenthastakenatollonmangroveforests.InthedemonstrationprojecttheVPTplanstoprofessionallyregeneratemangroves
anditsecosystem.Thechannelswouldbeclearedandmangrove
plantsreplantedandforestrestored,thePortChairmansaidadding
thatincoupleofyearstheprojectshouldgetgoing.Recallingthe
effortsmadebyHyderabadcitytocreatetheBiodiversityIndex,he
suggestedasimilarexercisebetakenupbyVisakhapatnamCity.
Theseniorcitizensmightrecallthatmostoftheareasmusthavebeen
fullofmangrovesandrichinbiodiversity.Identifyingsuchspotsand
notifyingthemasreserveforestwouldbeafirststep.Helaudedthe
effortsofCollectorofKannurdistrictinKeralaPBalaKiranforhis
effortsinnotifyingmangroveforestsinthatdistrictasreserveforest.
PromisingallsupporttotheForestDepartmentintakingupregenerationofmangroveforests,DistrictCollectorNYuvarajaskedthe
foresterstotaketheinitiativeinreplicatingtheKannurDistrictmodel.
Thedistrictadministrationhasidentified100acresatErraKonda
forestablishinganInstituteofMangrovesandCoastalEcology,
byupscalingtheCentreforMangrovesandCoastalEcologyof
theInstituteofForestBiodiversity.Theformalitiesareexpected
tobecompletedsoonandinallprobabilitybythemonthendfoundationstonewouldbelaidfortheinstitute.AdditionalPCCFInstituteofForestBiodiversityDJayaprasad,IFBDirectorGRS
Reddy, Director Institute of Wood Science and Technology
SurendraKumar,anumberofforestofficialsandacademicsfrom
a c r o s s I n d i a a r e a t t e n d i n g t h e t w o - d a y s e m i n a r.
01-07-2016
HRD minister mulling launching

Massive Open Online Courses
platform on Aug 15
The HRD ministry is mulling launching
its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
platform Swayam that will host over 2,000
courses for up to 3 crore students across the
country on August 15. Sources said
preparations for getting the entire system
ready for the ambitious project is on in full
swing and it is likely be launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi at a special
ceremony here. Smriti Irani The preparations
for the project are on in full swing. venture. When completed, it would
The project has the capacity to bring in interactive eContent on
revolutionise the education system. MOOCs format of more than 2.5
It is expected to be launched by the lakh hours which would make it the
Prime Minister on August 15, a worlds biggest repository of
source in the Ministry said. SWAYAM interactive electronic learning
is an Information Technology resource under a single window,
platform which will host Massive officials said. The UGC has already
Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and notified the UGC (credit framework
provide high quality education on for online learning courses through
various subjects from school level SWAYAM) Regulation 2016 which
class 9-12 to Under Graduate and allows for transfer of credits earned
Post Graduate students covering through these courses into the
all disciplines. About 2000 courses academic record of the student in
shall be launched backed by a the parent institution. This would
network that is expected to support allow any student in the country
10 lakh concurrent users on anytime, to take the courses offered by
anywhere basis. Through this scheme the best teachers on SWAYAM,
the Ministry has proposed to provide e spe ci al l y
b r i d gi n g
the
high quality e-content to all colleges academic deficit experienced in
and universities free of cost. The HRD the backward areas and helping
Ministry has roped in Microsoft as raise standards of education,
the technology partner for this o f fi ci al s
sai d .
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DRDO,JadavpurUniversity
collaborateforfuturisticresearch
Kolkata,June23:Aimedatfosteringresearchinfuturistictechnologies
like robotics and unmanned vehicles, the Defence Research and
DevelopmentOrganisation(DRDO)onThursdayenteredintoajoint
venturewiththeJadavpurUniversityforestablishingaRs.100crore
research
centre.
Tobefunctionalinthenexttwoyears,theJagadishChandraBoseCentrefor
AdvancedTechnology(JCBCAT)willactasaself-accountingunitofthe
DRDO.DRDODirectorGeneralS.Christopher,wholaiditsfoundationstone,
saidthecentrewillprimarilyundertakeresearchinareasofsecuresystems
and cognitive technologies, directed energy, unmanned and robotics
technologies
and
other
futuristic
technologies.
WithabudgetofaroundRs100crore,thecentrewillnotonly
promoteresearchinfuturistictechnologies,itwillalsofacilitate
defence-academia partnership, he said. Christopher, also the
Secretary,DepartmentoftheDefenceResearchandDevelopment,
saidtheDRDOwillsupportandfacilitateadvancedresearchand
utilise the outcome in developing futuristic defence systems.
The researchers will also have the opportunity to work on real
problems in the advanced areas of defence technologies. The
concertedresearcheffortsatthiscentrewillleadtorealisationof
indigenoustechnologiesincriticalareasandenhanceself-reliance.
Asserting that the Narendra Modi governments Make in India
campaign was a big boost for the DRDO, Christopher said the
organisation was focussing on exporting some of its products.
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CBSEtoconductNEET-IIonJuly24
NewDelhi,June24:TheCentralBoradofSecondaryEducation(CBSE)
onFridaysaidthatitwillconducttheNationalEligibilityandEntrance
Test-II
(NEET-II)
on
July
24,
2016.
AspertheordersoftheSupremeCourtofIndiaonNEETandthe
Ordinancepromulgatedbythegovernment,CBSEwillconductNEETIIon24thJuly,2016.June25,2016isthelastdateforthesubmission
ofapplication.Allthedesirouscandidatesareinformedtoapplyonline
for the same within the due time limit, said the statement.
AccordingtotheCBSE,candidatesshouldcheckNEETwebsiteforlatest
updatesandinformationsothattheycanimmediatelytakenecessaryactionas
pertheinstructionsuploadedonthewebsite,noadditionaltimewillbegiven.
RALLYTAKENOUTONBLOODDONATION
OntheoccasionofWorldBloodDonorDay,anawarenessrallywasflagged
offfromCollectorsBungalowonTuesdaycoveringAndhraUniversity
campus,SiripuramJunctionandMillenniumPetrolPump.JointCollectorD.V
Reddy,AndhraUniversityRegistrarUmaMaheswaraRaoandDistrict
MedicalandHealthOfficerDr.SarojiniRajuflaggedofftherally.Around550
peopleincludingstudentsofnursingcourses,NGOsandNYKcadetshave
participated.
ONLYSOLUTIONTOMEETWATERNEEDSOFNORTH
ANDHRA
UttarandhraSujalaSravanthiprojectistheonlysolutiontomeetthewater
needsofthethreeNorthAndhradistrictsofSrikakulam,Vizianagaramand
Visakhapatnaminadditiontomeetingthedrinkingwaterandindustrialneeds
ofVisakhapatnamcity,formerMinisterKonathalaRamakrishnahassaid.He
isspearheadingacampaignseekingimplementationoftheSujalaSravanthi
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project,whichcouldensureall-roundprosperityofNorthAndhra.The
projectwasneglectedbytheCongressgovernmentsafterthedeathof
formerChiefMinisterYSRajasekharReddy,wholaidthefoundationstone
fortheprojectin2009atSabbavaram.TheTeluguDesamgovernmenthas
neglecteditfortwoyearsaftercomingtopower.IhadmetChiefMinister
NChandrababuNaiducoupleoftimesandhewaspositiveabouttheSujala
SravanthiProject.Therecentwaterscarcitymadeitimperativeforittobe
takenupdespitethepostbifurcationfinancialcrunch,Mr.Ramakrishnatold
tomedia.
INSVIRATVPTREADYTOEXTENDTECHNICALHELP
TheVisakhapatnamPortTrusthasnospacetoaccommodateINSViraat
afterdecommissioninginthePort.However,VPTisreadytoextendall
possibletechnicalassistancetotheStateGovernmentinthisregard,Union
MinistryofShippingwroteinalettertothenationalsecretaryofAllIndia
PanchayatParishad.InareplytoaletterwrittentothePrimeMinisterby
nationalsecretaryAIPPJastiVeeranjaneyuluseekingtransferoftheaircraft
carrierINSViraatafterdecommissioningtoAPGovernmenttobedockedin
thecity,theUnionMinistryofShipping(PortsWing)wrotethatthesubject
matterwasbeingdealtbytheGovernmentofAPanddistrictCollectorwas
assignedthetaskofidentifyingasuitablelocationforberthingofINSViraat
postdecommissioning.
DECISIONOFTSSTAFFTOBOYCOTTCOURTSDECRIED
ReactingstronglytothedecisionofthecourtstaffofTelanganatoboycott
courtsofjudgesofAPoriginfromMondaynext,theadvocatesfromallthe
districtsareplanningtomeetheretodecideonhowtocounterit.The
advocatesfromTelanganahavebeencreatingaruckusoutsidethecourtsof
thejudgesfromAPworkinginthatStatedespitethefactthatthesejudicial
officershavearighttoworktheretillaseparateHCwasestablishedforthe
StateofAndhraPradesh.
CITYGIRLALLSETTOFLYHIGHM.MoulikaNaiduisonlyafew
daysawayfromlivingherdream.Afterabriefstintasagroundstaff,sheis
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allsettobecomeacabincrewmembersoon.Itwaslikeadreamcometrue
forherasshealwayswantedtotakeupaflyingjob.Aftercompletinga
diplomainaviationinFlyingCatspostherClassXII,Moulikagotselected
asagroundstaffinSpiceJet,Shamshabadthroughcampusinterview.Soon,
IrealisedthatIamnotcutforit.Buttheeightmonthlongexperienceinthe
terminalgavemeenoughexposuretogroommyself,dealingwithirate
customers.Asagroundstaff,onehastocopewithimmensestress.From
flightsbeingrescheduledtoenquiriesandmanagingthepassengersluggage,
mostoftheprocessesarehandledbythestaff.Eventheslightestmistake
willleadtoadisaster,saysthegirlfromthecity.Initially,whenMoulikagot
anopportunityasacabincrewmember,clearingpreconceivednotions
turnedouttobethebiggestchallenge.Mostofmyrelativeswereunderthe
impressionthatitsnotarespectablejob.However,mymotherhasbeen
extremelysupportiveandencouragedmetogoaheadwithmychoice,says
the20-year-oldwholostherfatherwhenshewasinClassVII.Verysoon,
sheisgoingtomovetoKempegowdaInternationalAirporttostartafresh
life.Therewillbeaminimumeighthoursofflyingperdayandalotof
scopetolearn.SinceIlovetravelling,thiswillbeanopportunityformeto
visitnewdestinations,saysMoulika.MoulikasmotherM.UshaRanisays
shewantedherdaughtertoovercomeallodds.Duringouryoungerdays,
weneverhadsomuchoffreedomorexposure.Fearwillnevertakeus
anywhere.So,whenmydaughtersaidshewantedtobeacabincrew
member,Ineversaidnotoherdecision.Asasingleparent,Iwilldefinitely
missherwhensheisnotaroundbutIamhappythatshefollowedher
heart,saystheproudmother.ThoughMoulikaisboldenoughtotreadan
unconventionalpath,acoupleofthingscontinuetobotherher.Asacrew
memberIshouldgoforhairstraighteningortightcurlsandwearheavy
make-upmostpartoftheday.Iamalittleapprehensivethatitmightaffect
myhairandskin,sheadds.
RELIGIOUSFERVOURMARKSGANGAMMAJATARA
Fisherwomendressedintraditionalattireaccompaniedbytheirfamily
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memberstookpartwithtremendousenthusiasmintheGangammaJatara
hereonTuesdaytoofferprayerstotheGoddessofWaterforthesafe
voyageoftheirmenandabumpercatch.Theday-longcelebrationsinthe
FishingHarbourbeganfromearlyhourswiththewomencarryingpotsfullof
waterlacedwithturmericandvermilionandmixedwithmilkpouringintothe
sea.HundredsofpeoplethrongedtheGangammatallitempleatthefishing
harbourandrelishedfeastbycookingnonvegetarianitemsinthearea.Folk
artisteswerethespecialattraction.Pullivesham,Koyadance,tappetagullu
andotherfolkdancesentertainedtheonlookers.Manyalsodancedtothe
accompanimentofdappuandothertraditionalmusicalinstruments.The
festivalcoincideswiththebeginningofnewfishingseasonafterobserving
annualconservationperiodfor61daysfromApril15.Asamatterofbelief,
fishermenthinkthattheblessingsofGangammawouldensuresafevoyageof
theirmenandensuregoodreturns.Withnightmarishexperienceduring
2004tsunamistillfreshinourmind,wethinkthatonlywithblessingsof
Gangammawecanhaveasuccessfulfishingseason,APMechanisedBoat
OperatorsAssociationpresidentP.C.AppaRaosaid.Fishermenwillgoon
voyagefromWednesdayasthejatarafelladaybeforetheirscheduled
embarkingofboatstoventureintothesea.Wehavealotofexpectationof
gettinggoodreturnsthisyearastheconservationperiodisobservedfor61
daysinsteadof45-47daysforsecondconsecutiveyear,DolphinBoat
OperatorsWelfareAssociationpresidentCh.SatyanarayanaMurthysaid.
MONSOONADVANCESFURTHER
Thesouthwestmonsoonhasfurtheradvancedintoremainingpartsofeast
centralBayofBengal,somemorepartsofwestcentralBayofBengal,some
partsofnorthwestBayofBengal,entirenortheastBayofBengalandnorth
easternstatesandsomepartsofSubHimalayanWestBengalandSikkim,
accordingtotheIMD.Conditionsarefavourableforfurtheradvancementof
SouthwestMonsoonintotheremainingpartsofRayalseemaandcoastal
AndhraPradeshandsomepartsofTelangana,duringnext4to5days.The
troughoflowonsurfacelevelrunsfromOdishatoSouthTamilNaduacross
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CoastalAPpersists.Thunderstormaccompaniedwithsquallisverylikelyto
occuratisolatedplacesinSrikakulam,Vizianagaram,EastandWest
Godavari,Krishna,Guntur,PrakasamandNelloredistrictsofCoastalAPand
Chittoor,Anantapur,KurnoolandKadapaofRayalaseemaonWednesday.
Thehightemperaturesarelikelytodropinacoupleofdaysinsomeareasof
CoastalAP,dutyofficerofCycloneWarningCentresaid.Thehighest
maximumtemperatureof40degCelsiuswasrecordedat
Jangamaheswarapuram,MachilipatnamandTuni.Thechiefamountsofrainfall
(recordedincm)duringthelast24hoursending8.30a.m.onTuesdayare:
Chintur(EastGodavari)3,Cheepurupalle(Vizianagaram)3,Ichchapuram
(Srikakulam)2,Pusapatirega(Vizianagaram)2,Kukunoor(WestGodavari)
2,Garividi(Vizianagaram)2andVelairpad(WestGodavari)2.Rayalaseema:
Proddutur(Cuddapah)1andUravakonda(Anantapur)1.
SEVERESHORTAGEOFICETOHITFISHINGOPERATIONSIN
NEWSEASON
Unscheduledpowercutsandcapacityconstraintsbytheproductionunitshas
ledtoshortsupplyoficeforthemechanisedboatsasthenewfishingseason
postannualbanperiodhasstarted.AstheGangammajatarawasobserved
onTuesday,thelocalfishingcommunityhasdecidedtogointotheseafrom
WednesdaythoughthebanendedfromTuesdaymidnight.Thefishing
harbour,whichsportedadeservedlookduringthebanperiod,turnedintoa
beehiveofactivity.Thesevereshortageoficeislikelytoforcesomeofthe
boatownerstoputofftheirvoyagebyaweekorso.Asfishingwithoutice
cubesisnotpossibleweareleftwithnoalternativebuttopostponethe
voyagebysomeofthevessels,Ch.SatyanarayanaMurthy,whoownstwo
boats,toldTheHinduonTuesday.Thirty-oddiceplantsarelocatedinthe
cityatGantyada,Gajuwaka,MadhurawadaandAnandapuram.Thefishing
harbourhaseightplants.Suddenspurtindemandhasputtheplantownersin
aquandary.Wearehelplessasourcapacityislimitedandtheunscheduled
powercutsandincreaseinlabourcosthavemadeoursituationdifficult.Still
wehavenotincreasedlastyearspertonnecostofRs.1300keepinginview
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theplightofthefishermen,VisakhaIcePlantOwnersAssociationpresident
D.V.R.Rajusaid.Anothericeplantownersaidbeforebifurcationtheyhad
encounteredwithrepeatedpowerholidaysandnowtheywerefacingthe
problemoferraticpowercuts.Thisincreasesourcostofproduction,he
said.About700mechanisedboatsoperatefromthefishingharbour.Itis
expectedthatonly60percentcansetoutonsailfromWednesdayand
othershavetowaitfortheirturnoncetheboatsgoinginfirstphasereturn.
Anticipatingshort-supply,someoftheenterprisingownersstartedprocuring
icetomeettheirrequirementforpastoneweekorso.Annualfishing
conservationperiodwasobservedfor61daysthisyear,forsecond
consecutiveyear,fromApril15.
AFLURRYOFACTIVITYATPITHANIDIBBAAboardthatmentions
VisakhapatnamMunicipalCorporationslumimprovementprojectwith
OverseasDevelopmentAssistanceononesideandabrimminggarbagebin
ontheothersideleadtoPithaniDibba.Acenturyago,theplacewasaonestopdestinationforfreshtoddywhereafewofPithanisfamilyusedtosell
kallu.Withnaturallyformedsanddunesandpalmtreesborderingtheentire
neighbourhood,thelocalityturnedouttobeaconvenientlocationfortoddy
tapping.SincePithanifamilymembersweresellingthedrink,theareaderived
itsnamefromacombinationofthepersonswhosolditandthescenicsetting
.Fromacoupleofthatchedhutssansbasicamenities,PithaniDibbasaw
signsofgrowthonceViskhapatnamMunicipalCorporationandODAstarted
developingthecolonyunderslumimprovementschemeaboutfourdecades
ago.Over1,000peoplehavebeenlivinghereforgenerationseversince.At
10a.m.inthemorning,aflurryofactivityiswitnessedallaroundastheroads
teemwithsellers.Atiffinkioskattheentranceiswherebreakfastisserved
forthosewholineupeveryday.Whileagroupofmengetbusycleaningthe
leftoverplatesbydippingintwowater-filledlargecontainersoneafterthe
other,afewwomenwereseenstuffingthecookerwithchoppedvegetables
andwater.Acrosstheroad,atailorwasbusystitchingadress.About80
percentofpeoplebelongtolowincomegroupsandtheremainingworkin
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governmentdepartmentsandprivateorganisations.Mostoftheresidents
workasdomesticworkers,tailorsandautodriversandsomerunroadside
eateriestoekeoutaliving,saysN.ChittiBabu,retiredNSTLemployee
residinginthecolony.Bangarammaisthevillagegoddesswhereannual
jatarawillbeorganisedinMay.Briefingonthemainissuefacedbythe
colonyresidents,presidentofPithaniDibbaResidentsWelfareAssociation
N.AppaRaosaid:SomeofthedescendantsofPithaniclaimthattheentire
colonybelongstothem.Thoughwehavebeenlivingheresincegenerations,
theyhavefiledacaseinthecourtaskingustovacatethearea.ZoneIII
CommissionerV.Chakradhar;MobileNo:9848889701;HelpdeskNo:
0891-2707299.
NEGLECTOFSUJALASRAVANTHIDECRIED
TheirrigationneedsofNorthAndhraregionhadbeencompletelyneglected
bythesuccessivegovernmentsintheStatethoughthereare16smalland
mediumriversintheregion.Theseriverscanprovide207TMCofwatera
year.But,only100TMCisbeingutilisedwhiletherestisflowingintothe
sea,saidformerMinisterKonathalaRamakrishna.Heledaprotestatthe
foundationstonefortheUttarandhraSujalaSravathiprojectatSabbavaram
inthedistrictonTuesday.ThefoundationwaslaidbyformerChiefMinister
Y.S.RajasekharReddyonFebruary21,2009.Addressingthefarmersand
supporters,aftercleaningthefoundationstonewithGodavariwaterand
performingpuja,Mr.RamakrishnasaidtheUttarandhraSujalaSravanthi
SadhanaSamithi,formedwiththeparticipationoffarmersandmembersof
civilsociety,wouldstageprotestsregularlytilltheprojectworkswere
startedbytheStategovernment.Theproject,whencompleted,could
provideirrigationfacilitiesto8lakhacresanddrinkingwaterto1,200
villagesinadditiontomeetingthedrinkingwaterandindustrialneedsof
Visakhapatnam.Underliningtheimportanceofirrigationforthedevelopment
ofanyregion,hedecriedthenegligenceofNorthAndhrainthisregard.Not
evenasinglepaisawasallocatedtoirrigationprojectsinthe2013-14,
2014-15and2015-16budgets.ThecostofSujalaSravanthiprojectwas
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estimatedatRs.7,214crorein2009andnegligenceintakingupworks
couldhaveledtodoublingofthecost.Thiswastheonlyprojectnotonlyin
APbutinthecountrythatwasneglectedafteritreceivedadministrative
approval.Mr.RamakrishnademandedthattheStateGovernmentshould
immediatelycallfortendersfortheprojectandallocateatleastRs.5,000
croreforitinthepresentbudget.Hecalleduponallpoliticalpartiesin
NorthAndhra,peoplesrepresentatives,NGOsandthepublictouniteto
achievethegenuinedemandoftheregion.
CITYSTUDENTEXCELSINNATIONALOLYMPIAD
SattiVamsiKrishna,class12studentofSriChaitanyaJuniorCollege,has
baggedtheinternationalthirdrankattheNationalScienceOlympiad
organisedbyScienceOlympiadFoundationSOF.Hewasawardedcash
prizeandbronzemedalatafunctioninNewDelhirecently.About45lakh
studentsacross1,400citiesinIndiaand22countriesparticipatedinthe
Olympiad.Duringthefunction,thetopthreeinternationalrankholdersfrom
classesoneto12forthefourOlympiadexamsconductedbySOFwere
awarded.
CALLFORGREATERFOCUSONSTORAGEOFFARM
PRODUCE
WiththeStategovernmentfocusingondevelopmentofprimarysectorithas
becomeimperativethatthelatestpostharvestandstoragetechnologiesbe
adopted.Thepost-harvestlossesofagriculturalcommoditieswashighin
theStateduetothelackofadequatestoragefacilitiesandallstepswould
betakentoaddresstheissueandbringdownthelosses,ChairmanAP
StateWarehousingCorporationL.V.S.R.K.Prasadsaid.Addressingthe
managersandtechnicalstaffoftheAPSWCwarehousesinSrikakulam,
Vizianagaram,VisakhapatnamandEastGodavariattheinauguralofthreedaytrainingprogrammehereonTuesday,hecalledforgreaterattentionto
storageofagriculturalproduce.Atestwouldbeconductedattheendofthe
three-daytrainingprogrammeandtheoneswhoperformwellinthe
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examinationwouldbesenttonational-leveltrainingworkshop.Thestorage
capacitieswerenotenoughtomeetthepresentdemandleavealonethe
projecteddemandaftertheirrigationfacilitieswouldimproveintheState,he
said.Hesaidthestoragecapacityofthecorporationatpresentamountedto
alittleover6lakhmetrictonnesandstepswillbetakensoonfordoubling
thecapacityoncetheStategovernmentgivesitsapproval.
ONLINEEVALUATIONCENTREATAMC
PostGraduateOnlineDigitalValuationcentrewasinauguratedattheAndhra
MedicalCollegeonWednesday.ThefirstofitskindcentreintheState
whichhasbeenestablishedattheAMCwouldbeusedforcorrectionof
answerscriptsofMD,MStheoryexamconductedbytheDrNTR
UniversityofHealthSciences.Thecentrehasbeenequippedwith15
computers,internetconnection,CCTVcamerasandgeneratorbackupas
pertheguidelineslaiddownbytheNTRUHS.Thefacilitywasinaugurated
byPrincipalAndhraMedicalCollegeS.V.Kumar.SecondambulanceSri
SatyaSaiBabaSevaFoundationhasdonatedthesecondambulancetothe
KingGeorgeHospitaltobeusedforfinaljourneyofthedead.The
ambulancewasflaggedoffbyCityCommissionerofPoliceTYoganandat
theHospitalonWednesday.
GULFDREAMJOBENDSINTRAGEDYFORWOMANFROM
KADAPA
Batteredandbruised,ParvathireturnstoIndiawithoutherhusbandAbout
twomonthsagoParvathiAmmasoldherbelongingsandlefthertwochildren
athernativevillageinKadapatotakeuphousemaidjobinSaudiArabia,by
payingaheftysumofRs.80,000toanoverseasjobagent.Twoweeks
later,herhusbandRamireddyRamakrishnaReddyjoinedhertotakeupthe
jobofadriverinthesamehousehold.Twomonthslater,sheisbackto
India,batteredandbruised,bothmentallyandphysically,andsheisback
withoutherbelovedhusband.Theysaythathehascommittedsuicideby
hanging,saidParvathiAmma,whohasneverhadaschooleducation.Ms.
ParvathiwasinVisakhapatnamaccompaniedbyObulusettiAnuradha,
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coordinatorofUttarandhraJournalistForum(UJF)intheGulfregion.
AccordingtoMs.Parvathi,thoughherhusbandwasrecruitedasadriver,he
wassenttoaplaceabout400kmawaytotendtotheSheikhssheepfarm.
Wenevermetinthetwomonthsofstayandhardlyspokeoverphone.But
whenever,hecalledupheexpressedinhumanbeatingsandtorture.EvenI
wassubjectedtomentalandphysicaltorture.Iwasmadetoworkforover
18hourswithoutthefullpromisedpayof1,000dinarsandoftenbeatenup
bytheladiesofthehouse,ParvathiAmmasaid.Shelastreceivedacall
fromherhusbandonJune9andonFridayshewasputinaflightbackto
India.Whenaskedwhyshewasbeingsentbackandthewhereaboutsof
herhusband,herrecruitersfirsttoldParvathithatherhusbandhadfledthe
countrybacktoIndia.Butwhenshepersisted,theyinformedherthathe
hadcommittedsuicide.TheydidnotevenallowParvathitoseehisbody,
saidMs.Anuradha.NowthatitistheseasonofRamadan,wedemandthat
thebodyofRamakrishnabesentattheearliestandParvathiAmmabepaid
compensationforherloss,saidMs.Anuradha.Accordingtoher,the
conditionintheGulfisworsethaninlabourcamps.Expatsarenotonly
tortured,beatenandmadetoliveinsubhumanconditions,butareevennot
allowedtoexpresstheirviewsorfloattheirownwelfareorganisations.And
thisisbeingpossibleasexpatsfromAndhraPradeshlackbothState
governmentandCentralgovernmentsupport.Thereisnonetovoicetheir
issues,shesaid.Shepointedoutthattherewasanimmediateneedto
establishawelfarecentreforworkforcefromAP,anawarenesscellto
updatethemonthelaws,ruleandregulationsandbasicnormsofthe
countriesintheGulfregion,asmajorityoftheworkforceisintheunskilled
sector.
EXPERTSWILLFURTHERSTUDYBEACHEROSION
StepswillbetakenupundertheWBaidedAPDisasterRecoveryProject,
hesaysDeltares,independentinstituteforappliedresearchinthefieldof
waterandsubsurface,andNIOTwillgivetermsofreferenceonthe
measurestobetakentopreventbeacherosion,MunicipalCommissioner
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PravinKumarhassaid.DeltareswouldstudythereportpreparedbyNIOT.
Expertsfromithadalreadyvisitedthecityandwouldfurtherstudythe
situation.TheywouldsuggestasolutionwhichwouldbetakenupunderAP
DisasterRecoveryProjectwiththeassistanceoftheWorldBank,Mr.
PravinKumarsaid.Evenifasolutionwassuggesteditcouldnotbe
immediatelytakenupnowduringthetimeofcyclonesandcouldbe
launchedinNovember/December.Inthemeanwhile,theproblemoferosion
wouldrecurduringhightideandcycloneanditwasanaturalprocessall
alongthecoast,Mr.PravinKumarsaid.Butweareactingonitandarenot
silent.Itisamatteroftoppriority,hesaidathispressconferenceon
Wednesday.RemedialnourishmenthadtobedoneagaininNovemberand
December,Mr.PravinKumarsaid.TheVisakhapatnamPortTrustwould
doit.DuringarecentmeetingoftheChiefSecretary,theMDofMetroRail
CorporationdiscussedtheissueoflandforMetroRail.TheMDwould
writeadetailedletteronthelandrequiredmostlyforstationsandparking.
Sincemostofthemetrorunsalongthehighwayonanelevatedcorridorno
landisrequiredforit.PPPprojectsRedesigningofPoornaMarketand
othermarketsinOneTownarea,rebuildingofOfficersClubandTSR
ComplexanddevelopmentofvacantlandsatMalkapuramandBaji
Junction,multilevelcarparkingatJagadambaandinthesmartcityareaare
amongtheprojectsbeingplannedunderpublicprivatepartnership,Mr.
PravinKumarsaid.WatersupplyWithwaterinYelerureservoirnow
sufficientfor20to25daysand10to12MGDbeingdrawnfromSarada
rivergroynesabout80MGDisavailablenow.About40MGDwasgoing
tothesteelplant,30MGDtoGVMCandNTPCandAPIICweregetting
10MGD,Mr.PravinKumarsaid.Thoughtherewaswatertherecouldbe
delayedsupplyowingtopowerproblemsorfailureofmotors,headded.
MERCURYSOARSASMONSOONISDELAYED
Thedelayoftheonsetofmonsoonbyaboutsevendayshasallowedthe
temperaturetosoarover2to6degreesinmostpartsofnorthcoastal
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AndhraPradesh.ThetemperaturerecordedatVisakhapatnamairportwas
40degreeCelsiusandatWaltairitwas36degrees,whichwas6and2
degreesovertheaverageof34degrees,duringthisperiodoftheyear.The
temperaturewas5degreesabovenormalatSrikakulamandMachilipatnam
and6degreeovernormalatKakinadaandKalingapatnam.While
VijayawadaandGunturrecorded35and36degreesCelsiusandKadapa
34,Anantapurwasthecoolestwith31degrees,duetotheaffectofclosing
inofthemonsoon.AccordingtotheweathermanattheCycloneWarning
CentreinVisakhapatnamtheconditionsaregettingfavourableforthe
furtheradvanceofsouthwestmonsoonoverRayalaseemaandcoastal
AndhraPradesh.Theweatherwillalsoremaindryforthenext24hours
andthetemperatureswillremainhighinthecoastaldistricts.Accordingto
formerHeadoftheDepartmentofOceanographyandMeteorology,
AndhraUniversity,O.S.R.U.BhanuKumar,themonsoonwassupposedto
enterKeralaonJune1.ButtheonsetwasdelayedtillJune8.
CRACKDOWNPLOYTOBENEFITCORPORATESCHOOLS
Theongoingcrackdownonprivateschoolsacrossthe13districtsofthe
Stateisbeingviewedasaploytobenefitcorporateschoolsand
governmentschools,bythemanagementofthebudgetsizedprivate
schools.Thegovernmenthassetuptaskforceteamsineachdistrictto
closedownunrecognisedschools.AndacrosstheStateabout1,600
schoolshavebeenidentifiedasunrecognisedschools,with144in
Visakhapatnamdistrictalone.TalkingtoTheHindu,chairmanofAndhra
PradeshPrivateSchoolsAssociation(APPSA)K.S.N.Murthysaid,
Privateschools,especiallythebudgetschoolshavebeenthebackbonefor
educationintheState.Wehavestudentsfromeverysectorrightfromthe
childrenofdailywageearnerstochildrenfrommiddleclassfamilies.Wefill
thegapbetweenthehigh-endcorporateschoolsandthegovernment-run
schools,asweareopentoall,hesaid.Accordingtohimtherewereabout
22,000privateschoolsintheStateabouttwoyearsagoandithasnow
comedownto14,000.ParametersWeagreethatthenineparameterssuch
asfiresafetycertificate,buildingstructuralcertificate,trafficclearanceand
sanitary,asprescribedbythegovernmentarerequired,buttheyaredifficult
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togetandonehastospendlakhsofrupeesintheformofbribestoget
them.Andmostimportantlyitistimeconsumingandtheprocessistedious.
Foramid-sizeschoolitisaHerculeantask,saidMr.Murthy.Accordingto
him,inthecrackdownthecorporateschoolsthathaveachainofschoolswill
standtogain.Privateschoolscaterto60percentoftheeducationneeds.
Theyprovideeducationtoover1crorestudentsandemployovereightlakh
teachers.KSNMurthyChairman,APPrivateSchoolsAssociationFresh
recruitmentofteachersnotonlygivesusqualitativeedgebuttheteacher
studentratioingovernmentschoolisnow1:20whichisbetterthanthe
nationalnormof1:30.GantaSrinivasaRaoMinisterforHRD
CALLFORRESEARCHINTOSRISRIWORKS
LoversofTelugulanguageandadmirersofTelugulitterateurSriSrirecalled
hiscontributiontosocietyandTeluguliteratureontheoccasionofhis30th
deathanniversary.OnWednesdaymorning,groupsofwritersandadmirers
gatheredatthestatueoftherevolutionarypoetontheBeachRoadand
recitedexcerptsfromsomeofhiswellknownworks.Whilethepoethas
admirersinallsectionsofpeopleandacrossallideologicalaffiliations,each
groupfeltitappropriatetoshowcasetheiraffiliationswhilepayingtributes.In
theeveninganothergrouppaidtributesatthestatue.Aliterarygroup
organisedadiscussionontheworksandcontributionofthepoet.Speaking
ontheoccasionnotedwriterandtranslatorLRSwaminotedthattranslations
andcomparativestudiesofcontemporarypoetswouldhelpbetter
appreciationoftheworks.ThecommandofthelanguagehelpedSriSri
writeitinalanguageunderstoodbythecommonmanandmadehima
popularfigureamongthemassesaswellasliterarycircles,writerandformer
professorofAndhraUniversityChanduSubbaRaosaid.Hindilitterateur
andwriterYLakshmiPrasadcalledforresearchintoworksofSriSriand
saidacomparativestudyofworksofhiscontemporariesinotherlanguages
wouldhelppeopleappreciatethevalueoftheworks.
HIGHONYOGAFORADOSEOFWELLNESS
Hardasitmaybetobelieve,VisakhapatnambasedAshwinPatelsideaofa
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comfortingholidayisgettingupatthestrokeofdawn,twistinglikeapretzel
onayogamat,andleadingahealthy,vegetarianlifestyle.Atleastfivetosix
timesayear,hetakesacoupleofdaysofffromhisbusyscheduleasan
entrepreneurofaplywoodsolutionscompany,toattendayogaretreat.
Comingfromabusinessfamily,myworkentailslongstressfulhoursof
meetingswithclients.Therewasatimewhenthehighstressshowedupon
mybody,saysthe25-year-oldandadds,Yogahashelpedmeimmensely
ingettingmyenergylevelsup,andthepeaceandquietoftheyoga
workshopsanddailysessionsworkasagreatstressbuster.Hehas
attendedseveralyogaprogrammesorganisedbytheArtofLivingoverthe
pastfouryears.NowIcantimagineadaywithoutyoga.EvenifIamona
holidayorattendingaweddingelsewhere,Imakeitapointtostartmyday
withyoga,saystheyoungentrepreneur.Patelisamongscoresofpeople
whoaretakingtoyogawithfervourandhavemadewellnessoneofthe
fastest-growingtourismsectorsinIndia,projectedtocross$18billionby
2020.Worldwide,yogaisestimatedtobean$80billionindustry.
AccordingtothegovernmentsMakeinIndiareport,thewellnessindustry
inIndiaisworthRs490billion.OnJune21,worldoveryogapractitioners
willcommemoratetheInternationalYogaDay.Anincreasedawareness
towardswellnessandhealth-relatedactivitieshasaugmentedthistrendthat
hastrickleddownfromthemetrostotier-2citiessuchasVisakhapatnam.It
couldbeseeninthezealwithwhichabunchofyoungsterscameto
participateinanhourlongyogasessionorganisedbyArtofLivingon
WednesdayinthecityasacurtainraisertotheInternationalYogaDay.The
awarenessaboutyogahasgrownbyleapsandbounds.Aboutsixyears
ago,wehadjustfourcentresinthecityforyogaworkshops.Today,Artof
Livinghasspreadacrossthecitywith15centresandover10,000
members,saysKavitaDabbiru,yogatrainer,whohasbeenpractisingthe
yogaforthepast13years.AnAssochamstudysaidthedemandforyoga
instructorsisexpectedtogrowbyabout30-35percentinacoupleof
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years.Corporatesandbusinessfirmsarefacingtheproblemofstress
amongtheirstaffmembersandyogaisnotonlythegreateststressbuster,but
isalsoaneffectivetherapyoption,thereportsaid.Supportingthestatistics,
MsKavitasaidthetechniqueofyogagoesbeyondjustthephysicalrealm,
whichisoneofthemainreasonswhytheworldoveryogahasfoundsuch
massfollowing.Yogagoesmuchdeeperthanjustthebody.Themeditation
techniqueshavehelpedmanyovercomechronicissuesofdepression,blood
pressureanddiabetes.Itbringsaboutanoverallwell-beingofthemindand
body,saystheyogatrainer.Kavitastartsherdayat4a.m.withasetof
yogaasanas,sadhanaandmeditation.Yogahasmademestayconnected
withmyinnerbeinginawaythatIcouldnthaveamidthemayhemofcity
life,shesumsup.
DIVERSIONOFGODAVARIWATERONLYSOLUTION
ChargingtheStategovernmentwithlackingforesightleadingtoadifficultto
managewatersupplysituationforindustryanddomesticneeds,Forumfor
DevelopmentofNorthAndhrahasdemandedimmediatelaunchingofalift
schemeontheLeftMainCanalofPolavaramproject.Yelerureservoir
reachedrockbottomandanydiversionfromRaiwadaandTandavawas
onlyatemporarymeasure,adelegationoftheforumthatsubmitteda
memorandumtoCollectorN.YuvarajonThursdaysaid.Thedryingupof
riverslikeTandava,SaradaandVarahaisaddingtothewoes.The
delegationcomprisingretiredChiefEngineer,Irrigation,S.Satyanarayana,
forumgeneralsecretaryA.AjaSarmaandtreasurerGanesh,expressedthe
apprehensionthatunlessimmediatestepsweretakentoimprovethe
situationthecomingyearcouldproveworse.Mr.Satyanarayanasaid
permanentsolutionforthewaterneedsofVisakhapatnamwasdiversionof
theGodavariwaterthroughthePolavaramLeftMainCanal.However,it
wouldtakeeightto10yearsforthecompletionoftheprojectiffundswere
provided.Keepingitinview,thethengovernmenthadproposedUttarandha
SujalaSravanthiandevenfoundationstonewaslaidatSabbavaram.Butit
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wasshelvedbythegovernmentlater.Thedelegationdemandedimmediate
completionoftheLeftMainCanalandaliftonthecanalat
PurushottapatnamaccordingittoppriorityonthelinesoftheoneonRMC
atPattiseema.Ifplannedwell,itcanbecompletedintwoyears,Mr.
Satyanarayanasaid.Ataskforceshouldbesetupunderthechairmanshipof
theIrrigationMinister,expertsandofficials,thedelegationsaid.
15MOREPRIVATESCHOOLSCLOSEDContinuingagainstschools
withoutgovernmentrecognition,fiveteamsofofficialsoftheEducation
DepartmentonThursdaygotcloseddown15schools,accordingtoDEO
M.V.KrishnaReddy.TillWednesday,81schoolswerecloseddownbythe
TaskForcesetupbyHRDMinisterGantaSrinivasaRaotoinspect
instituteswithoutrecognition.Alsoinviewofthegovernmentregulations,
studentscouldappearattheSSCexaminationasprivatecandidatesand
henceshouldadmitchildreningovernmentschoolsorrecognisedones,Mr.
KrishnaReddycautionedtheparents.Acommonexaminationwouldbe
conductedtostudentswhohavestudiedinprivateschoolstojoinclassesIX
andXtopreventstudentslosingtheacademicyear,hesaid.
NTPCSIMHADRIHOLDSHEALTHCAMPNTPCSimhadriSuper
ThermalPowerStationaspartofitsCSRactivityorganisedahealthcamp
atVennelapalemnearParawadaonWednesday.DeepikaLadiesClub
presidentManishaBondriyainaugurated.Thecampwasconductedin
associationwithMedicalandHealthServicesDepartmentofNTPC
SimhadriandDr.B.Satyaveni,Dr.K.VijayKumarandDr.V.Bhaskar
Ramexaminedthepatients.Asmanyas130patientsreceivedtreatmentand
medicinesweregivenfreeofcost.SarpanchofVennelapalemBandaru
MadhaviLatha,NTPCSimhadriChiefMedicalOfficerDr.S.K.Pujari,
AGM(HR)V.ShivPrasad,DGM(CSR)K.K.M.Naiduandotherswere
present.
SWACHHBHARATRATHFLAGGEDOFFSwachhBharatFortnight
wasinauguratedbyHPCLVisakhRefinerywiththeflaggingoffofSwachh
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BharatRathonThursday.AspartofSwachhBharathMission,therefinery
flaggedoffSwachhRath(vehicle)topromoteawarenessoncleanlinessand
SwachhVisakhaintheneighbouringcommunities.VisakhaWestMLA
P.G.V.R.Naiduinauguratedtherath.TheMLAapplaudedHPCLfortaking
initiativesunderSwachhBharatMissionandappreciatedtheservices
providedbythecompanyforeducationandhealthunderCSR.General
Managerin-chargeG.PrasadSarmainformedthatVisakhRefinerywould
organisevariousactivitieslikewalkathons,streetplays,competitionsand
cleanlinessdrivesforbringingawarenessonSwachhBharat.General
Manager(Materials)A.S.V.RamananadministeredthepledgeinHindi.
CONSTITUTIONHELPEDOVERCOMESOMESOCIAL
INEQUALITIES
ItisonlyafterIndependencethattheIndianswereabletobreakfreefrom
therigiditiesofcasteandgetsomebenefitsofdevelopment,Andhra
UniversityInchargeViceChancellorE.A.Narayanasaid.Herecalledthe
contributionofBRAmbedkartothemakingofIndianConstitutionandto
socialchangeinthecasteriddensociety.Hewasspeakingaschiefguestat
theinauguralofthetwo-daynationalseminaronCasteRigiditiesandSocial
ProtestinSouthIndiaorganisedbytheCentreforStudyofSocialExclusion
andInclusivePolicyofAndhraUniversityhereonThursday.Indiansocietyis
areflectionofsocialandeconomicinequalitiesanditisonlybecauseof
protectivesafeguardsenshrinedintheConstitution,thattheweakersections,
especiallyDalitswhosufferedtheindignitiesassociatedwithcastesystem,
couldgetsomepolicybenefits.BasicrootsofsocialexclusioninIndialiesin
castesystem,PrincipalAndhraUniversityCollegeofArtsandCommerce
M.SundaraRaosaidtracingthegenesisofthecastesystemandits
associatedrigidities.Theweakersectionssufferedoppressionandhave
beenmarginalisedinIndiaintheancient,medievalandmodernperiods,
formerprofessorofHistoryBKesavanarayanasaidandexplainedthat
feelingtheneedtodocumenttheoppressivetendenciesinasystematized
mannerhewrotethebookSocialProtestandSocialMovementsinAndhra
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Pradesh(1874-1947).Director,CSSEIPP.SubbaRao,staffoftheCentre,
facultyofotherdepartmentsspoke.
ENCOURAGECREATIVITYAMONGCHILDREN,SCHOOLS
TOLDTheschoolsshouldallowthecreativitytoblossomamongchildren
andnotcrushitunderroutineacademicperformance,criticPrasadaVarma
said.SpeakingatthereleaseofPanduVennalaacompilationofworksby
studentsofSanskritiGlobalSchool,whichtheywroteafterarecent
interactiveworkshopwithagroupofwriters,MrVarmasaidthestudents
areabletopointoutwhattheyaremissingintheirlivesthroughtheir
writings.Itisunfortunatethattodaysacademicpressuresareputtinganend
tocreativity.Complimentingthewritingsbythechildrenandtheeffortsof
theschoolforaninitiativetomakethemgiveexpressiontotheircreativity,
RegionalMemberofCentralSahityaAkademiYendluriSudhakarsaidthe
expressionbythechildrenwasamazingandhefelthemightnotbeableto
expresshimselfwithsuchfelicity.Goodliteratureisamarkofcivilisationand
everyefforttopromoteliteraturemustbeappreciatedandsupported,he
added.Releasingthebook,socialactivistandwriterKondapalli
Koteswarammapraisedthechildrenfortheirwritings.Itauguredwellthat
suchaninitiativewastakenupintheregionthatwashometosomeofthe
finestTeluguliterature,shesaid.Theinteractionwiththewritersfollowedby
afieldtriptotribalhabitationsthatwouldbeaffectedbytheproposed
bauxiteminingwasaneyeopenerasitshowedatotallydifferentuniverse,
oneofthestudentsJaswantsaid.Werealisedthattherewasabigworld
outsidethefourwallsthatwelivein,headded.OtherstudentsDivakarand
Srinikitaalsospoke.ThestudentsofSanskritiGlobalSchoolatBonangiin
ParawadamandalparticipatedinaworkshoporganisedbyDemocratic
WomenWritersForumandMahilaChetanaafterwhichtheyinteractedwith
tribalsandthestudentspennedtheirexperienceswhichwasbroughtoutasa
compilation.ThecompilationPanduVennelawasreleasedatthePublic
LibraryonThursday,wherealargenumberofwritersparticipated.
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TRADEUNIONSCRYFOULOVERVPTSSPECIALAUTHORITY
MOVEHandingoverofvaluablelandstocorporatesfearedThemoveto
entrustthesurpluslandsofVisakhapatnamPortTrusttoaspecialauthority,
tobeformedtoensuremaximumrevenuebyleasingthemforbothportand
non-portusage,hascausedseriousapprehensionsamongtradeunion
leaders.TheCentrehasalreadymadeitclearthattheMajorPortAuthorities
BillwillreplaceMajorPortTrustsAct,1963.WhiletheMinistryofShipping
claimsthatthenewlegislationisintendedtogiveagreaterautonomyand
flexibilitytoports,theunionleaderssaytheplanistohandoverthevaluable
landsonagoldenplattertocorporates.AccordingtotheMinistryof
Shipping,thenewlegislationwillallowtheauthoritiestogiveportlandson
leasefor40yearsifitisforport-basedactivity.Theapprovalwillbe
allowedfor20yearsiftheleaseisfornon-portactivity.Foreasydecisionmaking,insteadofdependingonapprovalsfromtheMinistry,thespecial
authoritycantakekeydecisionslikeappointmentofconsultants.Sources
havetoldTheHinduthatthereisasuspicionamongstakeholdersthataspart
oflandlordportpolicythenewlegislationhasbeenenvisaged.Noclarity
TheBOToperatorssaythereisnoclarityonthefutureofTariffAuthorityfor
MajorPorts(TAMP)astheyhavebeenpitchinghardforalevel-playing
fieldintarifffixationalongwithminorports.VPTatonepointoftimehada
landbankof10,000acres.However,nowmostofitslandhasbeengiven
onleasetotheNavy,HindustanShipyard,HindustanZincLtdandBHPV
(nowaunitofBHEL),seniormosttrusteeoftheportandAITUCleader
V.V.RamaRaohassaid.Hesaysthelandshouldbeusedonlyforthe
purposewhichbenefitstheport.Makingitveryclearthatirrespectiveofthe
partyinpower,BharatiyaPort&DockMazdoorMahasanghorganising
secretaryK.BhavaniShankaruduhassaidtheyareopposedtoconvertall
themajorportsintoanotherEnnorePort.Hesaysthespecialauthoritywill
takeoversurpluslandsandindulgeinrealtybusinesswithoutanypublic
motive.Hefearsthatafterleasingoutthevaluablelands,thespecialauthority
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willalsoallowthelease-holdertogivethoselandsonsub-leasetofurther
theirbusinessinterest.
DRUCCMEETINGHELDThe109thDivisionalRailUsersConsultative
CommitteeDRUCCmeetingofWaltairDivisionwasheldattheDRM
OfficehereonThursday.ThisisthefifthmeetingofDRUCCintheoriginal
term(August1,2014toJuly31,2016)ofthepresentcommittee.Theterm
ofthepresentDRUCChasbeenextendedbyanother14months.Senior
DivisionalCommercialManagerandDRUCCsecretaryM.YelvenderYadav
welcomedthegatheringandbriefedaboutthedevelopmentactivitiesbeing
undertakenandimprovementinpassengeramenitiesovertheDivision.
ENSURETRANSPARENCYINDRIVEAGAINSTSCHOOLS
BALARAJUItisnotonlyschoolsbutalsoothereducationalinstitutionsthat
areviolatingthelawsandthegovernmenthastostepintoprotectthe
students,formerTribalWelfareMinisterPBalarajusaid.Thegovernment
takingupacampaignagainsttheschoolsaftertheyhavereopenedgivesrise
todoubtsabouttheintentions,hetoldTheHinduhereonThursday.It
appearsthatitisbeingtakenuptofavourthefewinstitutionsrunbypersons
closetothepowersthatbeandnotthepoorstudentsandtheirparents,he
said.Thereisaneedformaintainingtransparencyintheprocessand
everyoneshouldknowwhatactionhasbeentakenagainsterranteducational
institutions.Whathasstoppedthedistrictadministrationfromtakingaction
againsttheseinstitutionsbeforetheyclosedforsummervacationandor
beforetheyreopened,heasked.Theseinstitutionsdidnotappearovernight
andtheclaimsthattheschoolswerelockedandthemanagementwasnot
availablesoundsincredulous,theformerMinistersaid.Hedoubtedthe
sincerityoftheEducationDepartmentanditsofficialsinnotmakingpublic
thelistofallerrantinstitutions.Theadministrationshouldtakeactionagainst
allerranteducationalinstitutionsinthedistrictandnotjustthefewinthecity.
Themandal-levelofficialsshouldalsoinspecttheschoolsinthevillagesand
takeactionagainstthem.TheEducationDepartmentshouldalsotakeaction
(Contd.onpg.36)
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(..contd.frompg.31)
againsttheengineeringcollegesthatarerunningwithoutproperfacultyor
infrastructure,hesaid.
APOPULARTRAINNOWOUTOFBOUNDSFOR
PASSENGERSECoRconvertsspecialtraintoKrishnarajapuraminto
SuvidhaSpecialTheelectionofRailwayMinisterSureshPrabhutothe
RajyaSabhafromAndhraPradeshhasgivennewhopetothepeopleof
StateingeneralandthosefromNorthAndhrainparticularthatthelong
pendingissueswouldberesolved.TheRailwayMinisterindicatedthat
creationofanewrailwayzonewouldtaketime.ButpeopleoftheNorth
Andhraregionhopethathewouldatleastgivegreensignaltootherpending
issueswithoutfurtherdelay.Theseincludefixingpropertimingstooriginating
trains,minimisingdetentionoftrainsattheoutersignalbyconstructing
additionalplatformsordevelopingabulbline,anddevelopingsatellite
stationstodecongestthemainstation.Afterthehighlypatronised
Visakhapatnam-Bengaluru-VisakhapatnamPrasanthiExpresswasextended
uptoBhubaneswar,therewasnodedicatedoriginatingtraintoBengaluru
fromVisakhapatnamforalongtime.TheSouthWesternRailway(SWR)
hadoperatedaspecialtraintoVisakhapatnamfromBengalurufollowingthe
demandofthousandsofTelugupeoplefromtheVisakhapatnamlivingin
Bengaluru.Theexpressspecialtrainwasoverbookedandhighlysuccessful
duetoitsconvenienttimings.TheEastCoastRailway(ECoR)literallyputa
spokeinSWRswheelbytellingitthatitwouldoperateaspecialtrainonits
own.ThearrivalanddeparturetimingsbothinVisakhapatnamandat
Krishnarajapuramwereinitiallyconvenient,andtheECoRtraincontinuedto
haveagoodrun.Subsequently,thetimingswererevisedtothechagrinof
thepassengers,butstillthetrainhadgoodpatronageasitwastheonly
originatingtraintoBengalurufromVisakhapatnam.Thepremiumtatkal
specialtrainwasconvertedintoaSuvidhaSpecialwithdynamicfare.
PassengerscursedtheRailwaysaseven3ACfareonthistrainwasmore
thantheairlinefarefromVisakhapatnamtoBengaluru.Asifthatwasnot
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enough,thetimingswereagainrevised.Asperthenewschedule,thetrain
leavesVisakhapatnamearlyinthemorningandreachesKRPMlateinthe
night(11p.m.).Inthereturndirection,itwillleaveKRPMat1a.m.and
arriveinVisakhapatnamat6p.m.
ISOLATEDRAINLIKELY
Theupperaircirculation,whichformedoverwestcentralBayofBengalon
Thursday,resultedingoodrainatvariousplacesinVisakhapatnamand
Vizianagaramdistricts,andtoalesserextentinSrikakulamdistrict.Isolated
heavyrainislikelyinnorthcoastalA.P.duringthenexttwodays.Heavyrain
isverylikelyatisolatedplacesinthedistrictsofSrikakulam,Vizianagaram,
Visakhapatnam,EastandWestGodavari,Krishna,andGunturofcoastal
A.P.duringthenextthreedays.Lighttomoderaterainorthundershowers
areverylikelyatafewplacesoverRayalaseemaduringthesameperiod.
TherainresultedindropintemperaturesinVisakhapatnamcityandatsome
placesinnorthcoastalA.P.Heatwaveconditions,however,prevailedover
somepartsinthedistrictsofVisakhapatnamandEastGodavari.The
Southwestmonsoonhasfurtheradvancedintotheremainingpartsof
RayalseemaandBayofBengalandmostpartsofcoastalAndhraPradesh.
Theconditionsarefavourableforfurtheradvancementovernorthcoastal
A.P.duringthenexttwotothreedays,CycloneWarningCentreDirector
K.RamachandraRaosaid.Rainoccurredatafewplacesovercoastal
AndhraPradeshandRayalaseema.FallintemperatureTherewasmarked
fallinmaximumtemperatureatoneortwoplacesovercoastalA.P.and
appreciableriseatoneortwoplacesoverRayalaseema.Thehighest
maximumtemperatureof42degreeCelsiuswasrecordedatTuni,according
totheIMD.ConditionsarefavourableforfurtheradvancementofSouthwest
monsoonovernorthcoastalA.P.K.RamachandraRaoDirector,Cyclone
WarningCentre
ACTINGHCCJIMPRESSEDWITHLAWVARSITYSCAMPUS
JusticeDilipB.Bhosale,actingChiefJusticeofHighCourtofJudicatureof
AndhraPradeshandTelanganainHyderabad,expressedhappinessover
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constructionofthenewcampusofDamodaramSanjivayyaNationalLaw
University(DSNLU),whichiscomingupatSabbavaramnearhere.Talking
toTheHinduafterinspectingtheconstructionactivity,hesaid,Thecampus
iscomingupwellandoncecompleteditwouldbeoneofthebestcampuses
amongthelawschoolsinthecountry.Hewasespeciallypleasedwiththe
floorspaceallottedforthemootcourtandthelibrary.Themootcourtis
beingsetuponafloorspaceofabout3,500sftandthelibraryiscomingup
onaspaceof7,500sft.Nolawschoolinthecountryhassuchabigmoot
court.Iffurnishedwellandmadetolooklikearealcourt,thismootcourt
canbetheidealvenueforinternationalmootcourtcompetition,hesaid.
However,heurgedthemanagementtospeeduptheconstructionasChief
MinisterN.ChandrababuNaiduhasassuredthatreleaseoffundswould
notbedelayed.Thetemporarycampus,whichisbeingoperatedfromMVP
Colony,willbemovedthisyeararoundSeptember.Thethree-storeyed
hostelbuildings,oneeachforboysandgirls,arealmostcompleteandwork
isonattheacademicblock.Eachofthefloorofthehostelblockhas40
roomsandtheyaredesignedtoaccommodatetwostudents.Theacademic
blockhasabout11state-of-the-artclassroomswithoneseminarhall.
TRAININGFORLEGALMETROLOGYOFFICIALS
AtrainingprogrammeforInspectorsoftheLegalMetrologyDepartment
wasconductedbythemanufacturersofdispensingunitsandtechnical
expertsataprogrammeorganisedbytheDepartmentofLegalMetrologyin
associationwiththeHPCLhereonFriday.ControllerofLegalMetrology
AluriSundarKumarDas,whoparticipatedaschiefguest,saidtheultra
moderndispensingunitswerebeingintroducedatpetrolfillingstationsto
checkmalpractices.Theseunitsweretamper-proofandanyattemptbythe
dealertobreakthesealwouldresultinmalfunctioningoftheunit.The
objectiveofthetrainingprogrammewastoenlightentheinspectorsonthe
latestdevelopmentssothattheycouldundertakeproperinspectionofthe
newdispensingunits.Around50inspectorsandothersfromtheLegal
MetrologyfromalloverAPparticipatedintheprogramme.ChiefRegional
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ManagerofHPCLV.V.MuralikrishnaandseniormanagerN.Bhaskara
Reddyparticipated.
PLANTOENCOURAGEMILLETCONSUMPTIONAcomprehensive
milletrevivalprogrammecovering47mandalsinsevendistrictsoftheState
aimsatincreasingfoodandnutritionalsecuritybyexpandingandstabilisingthe
areainfiveyears.TheStateAgricultureDepartmentisimplementingthe
programmeundertheNationalFoodSecurityMission.Targeting1,000
hectaresineachofthemandals,thefirstthreeyearswillconcentrateon
expansionandtheremainingtwoonconsolidation.InfogatheringGathering
ofbasicinformation,benchmarkingsurveyandcapacitybuildinghavebeen
takenupinthefirstyearoftheprojectin2015-16,programmeState
coordinatorN.D.R.K.SarmahastoldTheHindu.Theprogrammeaimsat
increasingthearea,productionandproductivityandhouseholdconsumption
ofmilletsinthetribalmandalsofEastGodavariandnorthcoastaldistrictsand
intherain-fedmandalsofAnantapur,Kurnool,andChittoor.Itwillbe
implementedwithabudgetofRs.32crore.Theareaunderminormillets
ragi,korra,sama,ooda,variga,andarikaisproposedtobeincreasedfrom
thepresentnearly1lakhhato1.6to2lakhha.Thepresentareaundermajor
milletsjowarandbajrais2lakhhabuttheconsumptionhastobe
increased,saysDr.Sarma.Evenintheareaswheremilletsusedtobe
consumedearlier,ithadcomedownwithmanyshiftingtorice.Consumption
ofmilletsnotonlyprovidesfoodsecuritybutalsoincreasesnutritionalsecurity
by40percent,heobserves.Inthetargetedmandalstheconsumptionhasto
beincreasedto2,000householdsbeginningfrom500to600initially,hesays.
Torestoretheplaceofprideenjoyedbytraditionalmillet-food,foodfestivals,
cookingcompetitionsandrecipecontestswillbeorganisedandadditional
recipesandbakeditemsintroduced.Valueadditionandencouraging
entrepreneurshiparealsoapartoftheprogramme.Withareaexpansion,
capacitybuildingandvalueaddition,demandisexpectedtogoup.Atgram
panchayatlevelde-hullersandpulverizershavetobepromoted.Forexample,
thoughthereisademandforkorraandsamathemeansofturninggraininto
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ricearenotavailable,Dr.Sarmapointsout.Tobecoordinatedinaforumof
NGOs,WASSANistheLeadTechnicalAgencyfortheprogrammeandat
thedistrict-level,ProjectDirectorofAgriculturalTechnicalManagement
Agency(ATMA)willanchorit.
MONSOONADVANCESFURTHER;COVERSA.P.,TS
TheSouthWestmonsoonhasfurtheradvancedandhascoveredboth
AndhraPradeshandTelangana.Theupperaircycloniccirculationover
southChhattisgarhadjoiningVidarbhaandTelanganapersistsandextends
upto4.5kmabovethemeansealevel.RainlikelyScatteredrainislikely
overcoastalAndhraPradeshduringthenext24hours,accordingtoa
spokesmanoftheCycloneWarningCentrehere.
3DAYAWARENESSDRIVEONBLOODDONATION
CONCLUDES
Anawarenessdrivetoeducatepeopleontheimportanceofmaintaining
healthyhaemoglobinlevelsandcomeforwardtodonatebloodwasheldto
markWorldBloodDonorDay.Itwasacollectiveinitiativetakenupby
SymbiosysTechnologies,CMRGroupandPinnacleHospitalatCMR
shoppingmall,MaddilapalemthatconcludedonSunday.Aspartofthethree
daycamp,inauguratedbyCommissionerofPoliceT.Yoganand,volunteers
donatedover800unitsofblood.Thecollectedunitswerehandedoverto
bloodbanksincludingA.S.RajaVoluntaryBloodBank,RotaryandNTR
bloodbanksalongwiththeonelocatedatKingGeorgeHospital.CEOof
SymbiosisTechnologiesO.NareshKumarsaidtheobjectiveoftheinitiative
wastoprovidecompletesolutiontoimprovehaemoglobincountand
encouragemorenumberofpeopletodonateblood.DirectorofthePinnacle
HospitalD.Niveditahighlightedtheimportanceofincludingiron-richdiet.She
consideredtheplatformasaneffectiveforumtogetinputsonmaintaining
health.Volunteersandvisitorsavailed90percentdiscountcouponsworth
Rs.2,500togetmedicaltestdoneatthehospital.CMDofCMRGroup
MavuriVenkataRamanaalongwiththerepresentativesofthebloodbanks
supportedtheinitiativethatsawagoodturnout.
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KAVISAMMELANAMWITHADIFFERENCE
PollutioninthecityhighlightedinversesrecitedbyparticipantsThere
arenotjustexternalfactorsthataffecttheequilibriumofthe
ecosystembutachainofinternalelementsleavesaserious
environmentaldestructionbeyondrepair.Itstimetojoinhandsto
increaseawarenessonhowasmallstepwillmakeahugedifference
increatingabetterworldforfuturegenerations.Takinganewroute
tobuildawarenessonbringingdownpollutionlevel,agroupof
professionals,retiredemployees,studentsandhomemakerscame
togetherattheVisakhapatnamPublicLibraryonSundaytoputtheir
thoughtsinversesanddeliveramessagethroughKaviSammelanam
(poetrycompetition).Givinganewtwisttothemaidensession,Sahiti
Sravanthi,aliteraryorganisationledbypresidentA.V.RamanaRao
andsecretaryN.SrinivasaRao,highlightedthethemepollutionin
thecity.Thepoetrynarrationrangedfromthesourcesofpollution
topesticide-soakedfruitsandvegetables.Devisingwaystocontrol
pollutionisonlyonepartofthechallengeasmostofusarepolluting
ourbodybyconsumingjunkfoodandpesticide-lacedvegetablesand
fruits.Thisisamammothtaskthatneedstobetackledonalarge
scale,identifiesKhushbuLakshmi,anMAstudentofAndhra
Universitywhileexplainingthedetailsofherverse.Thegatheringwas
amixofyoung,oldandmiddle-agedpoetswhoexpressedtheirideas
inverse.Weliveinanartificialworldwherefromripeningfruitsto
rain-making,everyprocessiscreatedinanunnaturalway.Wefacea
greaterriskfromtheseman-madeexperiments,explainsMoka
RatnaRaju,apostmanwhoparticipatedinthesammelanam.Lashing
outattheStategovernmentfornottakingstepstocontrolthe
pollutionlevel,MLCM.V.S.Sarmasaidanumberofpeopleare
movingawayfromthecitytoleadabetterlife.
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CRUISE LINES VACCANCIES AND SALARY LIST
Able Seaman Entry Level Salary $1600-1800/month.
Anordinaryseamancomes
onboardtolearnships
maintenance,painting,
cleaning,knot-making,
watch-standingduties,tying
downtheship,rigging,
lookoutresponsibilitiesand
othertypesofseamanship.
Accountant - Salary $3400-3600/
month.
Preparesbalancesheets,
profitandlossstatements,
andotherfinancialreports.
Responsibilitiesalsoinclude
analyzingtrends,costs,
revenues,financial
commitments,and
obligationsincurredto
predictfuturerevenuesand
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organizationsfinancesto
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budgetforecasts.Mayrequire
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relatedarea.Hasknowledge
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practices,andprocedures
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oninstructionsandpreestablishedguidelinesto
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job.Worksunderimmediate
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independentjudgment.
Activity Coordinator -Salary $20002800/month.
Organizesandprovides
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experienceinthefieldorina
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Administrative Assistant - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Performsavarietyof
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Schedulesappointments,
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Composesmemos,
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schooldiplomawith0-2
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knowledgeofcommonlyusedconcepts,practices,
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establishedguidelinesto
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job.Worksunderimmediate
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Aerobic/Fitness Instructor -Salary
$1900-2000/month.
Responsibilities include providing
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exercise class participants to
ensure that exercises are carried
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manner. Teaches the class at the
appropriate level for all
participants. Suggests modified
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class on time.
Assistant Bar Manager - Salary
$2600- 3000/month.
Youwillberesponsiblefor
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attentiontodetailanda
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Assistant Cabin Steward

Stewardess - Salary $1800-2000/
month.
Generallyoverseestheentireoperation
ofthefoodandbeveragedepartment.
Responsibilitiesinclude,butarenot
limitedtorestaurants,lounges,and
banquetfacilities.
Cleaningofassignedpublic
areasandpassengercabins,
passengerlaundryrequests
asdirectedbycabin
stewards.Noexperience
required.
Assistant Head Chef - Salary

$4200-4600/month.
Responsibleforallofthe
operationsofthekitchens.
Createsandupdatesmenus
tomaximizeprofitsand
minimizeloss.Testsand
developsrecipes.Monitors
customersatisfaction.
Maintainsinventoryof
kitchensuppliesandfood.
Ensuresthatfoodand
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governmentalregulations.
Assistant Casino Manager Salary $2600-3000/month.

Responsiblefordaily
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Performsaccounting
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ReportstoCasinoManager.
Assistant Chief Housekeeper Salary $2400-2600/month.
Assistant Hotel Manager - Salary

$4200-4500/month.
Responsibleformanaging
staffandoverseeing
operations.ReportstoChief
Housekeeper.
Ensurethattheday-to-day
operationsoftheirvarious
departmentsmeetthe
standardssetbytheHotel
manager.Responsiblefor
personnel,accountingand
officeadministration,
marketingandsales,
purchasing,security,
maintenance,and
recreationalfacilities.
Assistant Cruise Director - Salary

$2600-2800/month.
Overseesandschedules
CruiseStaffandactivities
programsforpassengers.
Assistant Food and Beverage
Assistant - Salary $2300-2600/
month.
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Assistant Laundry Supervisor Salary $1400-1600/month.
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Managesthedaily
operationsofalaundry
department.Assignsand
reviewstheworkofa
laundryemployeesengaged
inreceiving,washing,
ironing,packagingand
deliveringlaundrytovarious
departments.
Overseesstaffand
operationsofthegiftshop.
Assistant Pastry Chef- Salary

$1400-1600/month.
Bar Manager - Salary $3000-3800/

month.
Reportingdirectlytothe
HeadPastryChef.The
PastryChefsmusthavea
minimumofthreeyears
experienceinthepastry
field.Adegreefromapostsecondaryculinaryarts
programispreferred.
Responsibleforallbar
departmentactivities
includingaccounting
functions.
Assistant Shore Excursion

Manager - Salary $2400/3400/
month.
Responsiblefororganizing
andoverseeingshore
excursionsatvariousports.
Bar Supervisor - Salary $24002800/month.

AssistsBarmanagerwith
schedulinganddaily
operations.
Assistant Production Manager Salary $2000-2400/month.
Bar Waiter Waitress - Salary

$1800-3000/month.
Responsibleforensuringthe
productionqualityofall
showsandpublicevents.
Servesbeveragesto
passengersandreportsto
BarSupervisor.
Assistant Salon Manager - Salary

$1600-2400/month.
Bartender - Salary $1800-2800/

month.
Overseesstaffand
operationsofthesalon.
ReportstoSalonManager.
Servesbeveragesinlounges
andondeck.
Assistant Shop Manager - Salary

$1800-2400/month.
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Cabin Steward Stewardess Salary $1400-2400/month.
Bell Boy - Salary $1400-1800/

month.
Responsibleforroomservice
requests.Noexperience
required.
Cleaningofassignedpublic
areasandpassengercabins,
passengerlaundryrequests.
Noexperiencerequired.
Bell Captain - Salary $1600-2200/

month.
Casino Cashier - Salary $16002600/month.
Schedulesandoverseesstaff
functions.Entryleveltraining
provided.
Busboy - Salary $1200-1400/month.
Responsibleforbusingtables.
Butcher - Salary $1500-2000/month.
Cuts,trims,bones,ties,andgrinds
meats,usingbutcherscutleryand
poweredequipment,suchaselectric
grinderandbandsaw,toportionand
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trims,andbonescarcasssectionsor
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cookingcuts,suchasroasts,steaks,
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Cutsandweighssteaksandchopsfor
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delivery.Mayrecordquantityofmeat
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Thisjobconsistsofreceivingand
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Casino Dealer - Salary $1600-2800/
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Runningcasinogamessuch
asblackjack,rouletteand
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Casino Manager - Salary $32004200/month.

Responsibleforall
operationsrelatedtocasino
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Computer Technician - Salary

$3200-4800/month.
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Chief Housekeeper - Salary

$3400-4000/month.
Responsibleforall
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Cosmetologist - Salary $2200-3200/

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Providequalityfacial&body
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Responsibleforcleaning
assignedpassengerareas.
Crew Purser - Salary $1400-2200/

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Comedians - Salary $1600-2800/

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Provideadministrative
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Performingliveshows,
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Computer Systems Hardware
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Cruise Director - Salary $45007000/month.

Responsibleforallonboard
entertainmentandactsas
masterofceremonies.
Qualifiedcandidatewillhave
ahighschooldiplomaor
equivalent,relevantwork
experienceinacomputer
repairenvironmentand
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Cruise Staff - Salary $1900-2600/

month.
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Runningpassengeractivities,
assistingpassengerswith
luggageandproviding
customerservice.No
experiencerequired.
Electrician - Salary $2000-2600/

month.
AnElectricianTechnicianwill
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projectsandelectrical
maintenancewithlittle
supervision.Theposition
wouldbeexpectedtoinstall
andmaintainhighvoltageup
480vandlowvoltagedownto
12vdc.Thepositionwouldalso
requiretheabilitytoinstalland
maintainvariouscomponents
ofelectricalcontrolsand
automation.
Dining Room Manager - Salary

$3200- 4000/month.
Overseesfoodandbeverage
departmentincluding
assigningworktasksand
implementingproceduresand
training.
Disc Jockey - Salary $1800-2200/
month.
Extensivemusicbackground
rangingfromvarious
decades.
First Cook - Salary $1800-2600/

month.
Idealbackground
includescookinginahotel/
resortorcountryclubwitha
strongfocusonguestservice.
Responsibleforsupervising
secondandthirdcooks;
performsculinarydutiesasset
bychiefchef.
Dishwasher- Salary $900-1400/

month.
Washesandstacksdishes.
Doctor - Salary $4600-6200/month.
Providetreatmentto
passengersandcrew
members.Musthavecurrent
licenseandexperiencewith
varioustypesofmedicine
suchasemergency,internal
andprimarycare.
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Floor Supervisor - Salary $22002600/month.

Responsibleforsupervising
cabinstewardsandensuring
cleanlinessofcabins.Entry
leveltrainingprovided.
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Florist - Salary $1600-2000/month.
Responsibleforperforminghandand
foottreatments,evaluatingclients
needsandrecommendingappropriate
treatments.
Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/
month.
Compareandreviewmultiplereportsto
ensurecompletenessandaccuracyof
thedailytransactionsprocessedinthe
differentoutlets
Ensurethatmanualchargesand
adjustmentsareapprovedbymanagers
orsupervisors
Ensurethatmanualtransactionshave
properdocumentation
Runcreditcardtransactionsinterface
forthemultipleproperties
Handleguestsrequestsasneeded
Comparedepositlogstothedaily
cashiersshiftreportsforaccuracyand
completeness
withcurrentlicensure;
AmbulatoryorSpecialtyarea
experiencepreferred;CPR
HealthcareProvider
certificationmandatory.
Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/
month.
Culinarydegreeinpreferred.
Atleastfiveyears
experienceasaPastrychef
inahighvolumemultioutlet
fullserviceoperation.
Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/
month.
Strongdimensionaldesignand
technicalability.Responsiblefor
takingportraitsandprocessing.
Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/
month.
Pool Attendant/Lifeguards Salary $1600-1800/month.
superviseswimmers
andbatherstoprevent
accidentsandmake
suretheyfollowsafety
regulations
rescueswimmersin
difficultyandprovide
first-aidtreatmentif
required
Identify,correctand/oraddressany
variancesfoundintheprocess
Maintainmanagementinformedof
situationsencounteredandany
decisionsmade
Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.
Graduateofanaccredited
SchoolofRegisteredNursing,
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educatethecommunity
inwatersafety
placesignsorbarriers
towarnofdangerous
conditionsorareas,and
makesureusersare
awareofpotential
dangers
Preparesvariousfood
productsforrestaurantand
banquetoperations,guest
consumptionandenjoyment.
Entryleveltrainingprovided.
Production Manager - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Overseesproductionshows
andsupervisingstaff.
cautionpeople
behavinginanunsafe
mannerandexpel
thosewhorefuseto
cooperate
Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.
Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/
month.
reportincidentsto
managementorother
authorities
PrimarySkills:Word;Excel;
PowerPoint;Multi-line.Entry
designandimplement
emergencyprocedures
Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.
undertakebasicwater
qualitycontroland
testingprocedures
maintainrescue
equipment
careforlostchildren
performbasic
administrativeduties
suchaswritingreports.
Thepositionreportstothe
GeneralManagerandis
accountableforthe
operationalresultsforthe
shift.
Retail Sales Person - Salary
$1400-2200/month.
Provensalesability,
computerexperience,and
friendlyphonepersonality,
integrity,andenthusiasm
complementyourdesirefor
Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.
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withcurrentlicensure;
AmbulatoryorSpecialtyarea
experiencepreferred;CPR
HealthcareProvider
certificationmandatory.
Responsibleforperforminghandand
foottreatments,evaluatingclients
needsandrecommendingappropriate
treatments.
Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/
month.
Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.
Compareandreviewmultiplereportsto
ensurecompletenessandaccuracyof
thedailytransactionsprocessedinthe
differentoutlets
Culinarydegreeinpreferred.
Atleastfiveyears
experienceasaPastrychef
inahighvolumemultioutlet
fullserviceoperation.
Ensurethatmanualchargesand
adjustmentsareapprovedbymanagers
orsupervisors
Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.
Ensurethatmanualtransactionshave
properdocumentation
Strongdimensionaldesignand
technicalability.Responsiblefor
takingportraitsandprocessing.
Runcreditcardtransactionsinterface
forthemultipleproperties
Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.
Handleguestsrequestsasneeded
Comparedepositlogstothedaily
cashiersshiftreportsforaccuracyand
completeness
Pool Attendant/Lifeguards Salary $1600-1800/month.
superviseswimmers
andbatherstoprevent
accidentsandmake
suretheyfollowsafety
regulations
rescueswimmersin
difficultyandprovide
first-aidtreatmentif
required
Identify,correctand/oraddressany
variancesfoundintheprocess
Maintainmanagementinformedof
situationsencounteredandany
decisionsmade
Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.
Graduateofanaccredited
SchoolofRegisteredNursing,
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educatethecommunity
inwatersafety
placesignsorbarriers
towarnofdangerous
conditionsorareas,and
makesureusersare
awareofpotential
dangers
Preparesvariousfood
productsforrestaurantand
banquetoperations,guest
consumptionandenjoyment.
Entryleveltrainingprovided.
Production Manager - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Overseesproductionshows
andsupervisingstaff.
cautionpeople
behavinginanunsafe
mannerandexpel
thosewhorefuseto
cooperate
Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.
Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/
month.
reportincidentsto
managementorother
authorities
PrimarySkills:Word;Excel;
PowerPoint;Multi-line.Entry
designandimplement
emergencyprocedures
Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.
undertakebasicwater
qualitycontroland
testingprocedures
maintainrescue
equipment
careforlostchildren
performbasic
administrativeduties
suchaswritingreports.
Thepositionreportstothe
GeneralManagerandis
accountableforthe
operationalresultsforthe
shift.
Retail Sales Person - Salary
$1400-2200/month.
Provensalesability,
computerexperience,and
friendlyphonepersonality,
integrity,andenthusiasm
complementyourdesirefor
Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.
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success.Entryleveltraining
provided.
Show Dancer - Salary $3000-3600/

month.
Safety Officer - Salary $2600-3000/

month.
Singers/Band - Salary $3200-7000/
month.
Specializedknowledgeof
regulatoryandvoluntary
standardsrelated
tohospitalitysafety.Entry
Slot Technician - Salary $ 26003400/month.
Salon Manager - Salary $28003400/month.
Responsibleformaintenance
andrepairofmachines.
Overseessalonoperations
andaccountingduties.
Sound Light Technician - Salary
$1800-2200/month.
Scuba Diving Instructor - Salary

$1800-2400/month.
Operatesandrepairssound
amplifyingsystemsand
lightingsystemsused.Entry
CPR/FirstAidcertificate
required.
Second Cook - Salary $1600-2000/
month.
Performsvariousdutiesas
setbyfirstcook.Entrylevel
trainingprovided.
Sous Chef - Salary $2200-2500/

month.
Shore Excursion Manager - Salary

$3000-3600/month.
Culinarydegreeand
extensiveexperience
required.Highorganization
skillsoverseeingmultiple
banqueteventproduction
andexecution.
Overseesshoreexcursionsat
variousports.
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Salon Manager (oversees entire operations of the beauty salon,

accounting and management of the salon staff) - extensive beauty
salon and managerial experience required. Salary range: $2400-3800
U.S. per month, depending on cruise lines.
Assistant Salon Manager (manages the day to day operations of the

beauty salon as directed by the salon manager) - beauty salon and
managerial experience required. Salary range: $2000-2900 U.S. per
month, depending on cruise lines. Possibilities for promotion to
Salon Manager.
Beautician - must have one of the following qualifications:

CIDESCO, CIBTAC, IHBC, BTEC, CITY AND GUILDS, NVQS, ITEC or IA.
For applicants applying outside Europe, an International equivalent
will be accepted. Note that a qualification in FACIAL and BODY
ELECTRICS is essential.
Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - extensive beauty salon experience

required. Must have completed a three year hairdressing
apprenticeship or full time training course at a certified college. In
addition, applicants must be fully qualified in both ladies and mens
hairdressing. It is also important that hairdressers can cope with
both a busy column and a demanding clientele. Fluent English
Language skills required. Salary range: $2200-2900 U.S. per month,
depending on gratuities and cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Assistant Salon Manager.
Massage Therapist - extensive experience required. Must be

qualified in Swedish Massage. Any additional qualifications like
Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki Healing or Sports Therapy
is a definite plus. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $2600-3600 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities and
cruise line.
Cosmetologist - extensive beauty salon experience required. Fluent

English Language skills required. Salary range: $2100-2900 U.S. per
month, depending on gratuities and cruise line.
Nail Technician - required to have completed a Nail Technician

training course and have at least one years full time salon
experience. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2200-2800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities and cruise line.
Aerobic & Fitness Instructor - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to

Music, or an aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance
Weights, e.g.. BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At
least three months experience in teaching is required. Instructors
are required to take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the
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gymnasium and also offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English

depending the cruise line.
Alternative Instructor - a limited number of positions are available

for Yoga and Tai Chi instructors.
Casino Manager (oversees entire operations of the casino,

accounting,. manages casino staff) - casino and managerial
experience required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary
range: $2900-3800 U.S. per month, depending on commission.
Assistant Casino Manager (oversees operations of thecasino as
directed by the Casino Manager, accounting procedures) - casino
experience required, usually begin on board as a croupier. Good
month, depending on commission. Possibilities for promotion to
Casino Manager.
Casino Dealers/Croupiers (roulette, black jack, baccarat) Experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $1900-2600 U.S. per month, depending on commission and
gratuities. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Casino Manager.
Slot Technician, males and females (responsible for the
maintenance and repairs of all casino devices and machines) extensive mechanical and electrical background and/or education
required. Salary range: $2500-2800 U.S. per month plus tips,
depending on the cruise line or concession
Cashier (responsible for the accounting of revenue as directed by
the Casino Manager - entry-level position. Accounting experience
preferable. Salary range: $1700-1900 U.S. per month, depending on
the cruise line or concession and tips from casino dealers.
Cruise Director (the cruise director is in charge of all onboardentertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all the
daily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities and
evening shows). Professional entertainment background preferred
or 2-5 years on board working your way up from an entry-level
cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and
strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language
skills required. Salary range: $3800-7500 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Cruise Director (coordinates the cruise staff personnel

activity schedules, supervise and act as master of ceremonies at
specific passenger activities as directed by the cruise director, and
assists in creating the daily programs). Entertainment, recreation,
hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2 years on board
working your way up from an entry-level cruise staff

position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strong
organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skills

required. Salary range: $2100-2700 U.S. per month, depending on
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cruise Director.
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Social Hostess (introduces the captain to passengers at the

Captains Cocktail Party. Conducts social activities. Acts as a master
of ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by the
cruise director). Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resort
experience preferred or 1-2 years on board working your way up
from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate
responsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. Fluent
month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to
Cruise Director.
Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingo

etc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cruise
Director.
Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span the

generations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night club
experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.
Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise
line.
Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,

sports) - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to Music, or an
aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance Weights, e.g..
BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At least three
months experience in teaching is required. Instructors are required
to take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the gymnasium and
also offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing childrens activities) - some

experience with children preferred. Fluent English Language skills
required. Salary range: $1700-2100 U.S. per month depending on
the cruise line.
Diving Instructor (conducts daily diving and snorkeling programs,

maintains equipment ) Diving instructors certificate and CPR/First
Aid certificate required. Fluent English Language skills required.
Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending on the cruise
line.
Golf Instructor (Operating golf simulator, playing golf with

passengers, other cruise staff duties). Fluent English Language
skills required. These positions call for very independent
individuals who have the capacity and patience to teach
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at ALL levels and the ability to interact in social situations with the
Cruise Line guests, staff and port personnel. They must also
possess the motivation and business acumen to operate our onboard operation in its entirety, from self-promotion, instruction and
conducting shore excursions.
Salary range: $1600-3800 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line.
Guest Entertainer (a complete and strong 40-50 minutes selfcontained showcatering to a wide diversity of ages required). Salary
range: $4000-18000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line
and negotiation..
Lounge Performer (entertain in certain locations on board - piano

bar, night club etc. providing their own music and materials) - solid
experience and ability to play a wide diversity of musical styles
required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2500-4800 U.S. per month.
Dancer, Singer (main production shows, cabarets) - extensive

experience in production shows required. Salary range: $1600-2900
U.S. per month (cast members to lead performers),depending on
the cruise line.
Musician:
o
Show band - extensive professional experience required,

excellent sight reading. Salary range: $1700-2700 U.S. per
month, depending on the cruise line.
Please send an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.

o
Lounge groups (2 to 6 piece bands) - experience required.

Fair English Language skills required. Salary range: $17002400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Please
send an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.
Production Manager (responsible for running the production shows

and managing the technical staff) - extensive technical and
practical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salary
range: $2200-3100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Production Manager (assisting in running the production

shows and any activities that require technical assistance) extensive technical and practical education and /or hands-on
experience required. Salary range: $1700-2600 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to
Production Manager.
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Sound & Light Technician (assisting in running the production shows

and any activities that require technical assistance) - technical and
practical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salary
Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Production Manager.
Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingo

etc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cruise
Director.
Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span the

generations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night club
experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.
line.
Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,

sports) - experience required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing childrens activities) some experience with children preferred. Fluent English Language
skills required. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending
on the cruise line.
Buffet Steward / Stewardess (serving meals, drinks, cleaning

tables) - No experience required, some experience preferred. Basic
English Language knowledge required. Salary range: $900-1300 U.S.
per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Strong
possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward, Junior Waiter, Assistant
Waiter and Waiter.
Bar Accountant (responsible for accounting procedures of the bar

department) - accounting background and / or education required.
Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. per month.
Bartender (responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to

passengers inlounges and on decks) - Some experience required.
Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1700- 2400
U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Bar Stewards/ Stewardess (responsible for serving alcoholic

beverages to passengers in lounges and on decks) - Some
experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $1400- 2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from
passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Bartender.
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Bar Boy / Bar Utility (responsible for cleanliness of lounges and restocking bar supplies) - no experience required, entry level position.
Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-900
U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities).
Possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward.
Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room

assistant waiters, serving meals and drinks) - Some experience
required. Fare English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from
passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room Assistant
Waiter.
Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room

waiters in thefood and beverage service, serve passengers as
directed by the waiter) - Experience required. Good English
Language skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2100 U.S. per
month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for
promotion to Dining Room Waiter.
Dining Room Waiter (serving passengers, explain the dishes, make

recommendations, supervise assistant waiters assigned to their
tables) - lots of experience and fluent English Language skills
gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining
Room Head Waiter.
Dining Room Head Waiter (responsible for a certain serving station

in the dining room, supervises all waiters) - lots of restaurant and
prior cruise ship experience in related position required. Fluent
month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Maitre D/Restaurant Manager - takes care of seating

arrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the dining
room. Under the maitre d are the head waiters, and each of them
is responsible for several waiters and busboys. Fluent English
depending on the cruise line and gratuities from passengers.
Executive Chef (responsible for the entire galley staff, food

planning, quality control) - eight to ten years in subordinate
position on board
and / or hotel and restaurant experience required. Good English

Language skills required. Culinary school education required. Salary
Assistant Executive Chef / Sous Chef (responsible for the day to

day operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with
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the food planning, preparation and quality control) - four to five years
in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Good English Language skills required.
Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.
per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Executive Chef.
Chef De Partie (prepares and produced gourmet cuisine and sauces.

manages food displays on buffets and in restaurants) - four to five
years in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Good English Language skills required.
Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.
per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Executive Chef.
First Cook (supervises second and third cooks, bakers, pastry cooks
and provisions. Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as
directed by the Executive Chef) - two to three years in subordinate
position on board and / or hotel and restaurant experience
required. Good English Language skills required. Culinary school
education required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant
Executive Chef.
Second Cook / Third Cook (food preparation and cooking

responsibilities as directed by the First Cook, supervises bakers,
pastry cooks, cleaners and provisions) - one or two years in
subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Fare English Language skills required. Culinary
school education required. Salary range: $1300-1700 U.S. per
First Cook.
Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities as

directed by the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience
required. Culinary school education required. Basic English
depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to
Third Cook.
Crew Cook /Crew Cook Assistant /Crew Cook Trainee (food

preparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed by
the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience required.
Culinary school education required. Basic English Language skills
required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on the
cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to Third Cook.
Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman (cleaning, general maintenance

as directed by the First Cook) - entry level position,
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no
experience required. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary

Possibilities for promotion to Buffet Steward.
Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the entire storage,

ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by the
Executive Chef) - food and beverage background essential,
knowledge of accounting required. Good English Language skills
the cruise line.
Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the

storage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by
the Provision Master / Storekeeper ) - food and beverage
background essential, knowledge of accounting required. Good
month, depending on the cruise line.
Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastry

staff, oversees the developing and preparation of all pastries) culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel
experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board
required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1900-2400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of

the pastry staff as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor, oversees
the developing and preparation of all pastries) - culinary background
of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior
experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Pastry
Chef Supervisor.
Pastry Man (pastry staff responsible for creating and preparing of all
pastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor) - culinary
background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor.
Pastry Trainee (pastry support staff responsible for assisting in the

preparation and cooking of all pastries as directed by the Pastry
Chef Supervisor. Cleaning and maintenance of pastry stations) culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotel
required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
Possibilities for promotion to Pastry Man.
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Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the baker staff.

Controls the preparation and cooking of all bakery products) culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel
required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:
Assistant Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the

baker staff as directed by the Baker Supervisor. Assists in the
preparation and cooking of all bakery products) - culinary
background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good
Baker Supervisor.
Baker (bakery staff responsible for preparation and cooking of all

bakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor) - culinary
background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare
Assistant Baker Supervisor.
Baker Trainee (bakery support staff responsible for assisting in the

preparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by the
Baker Supervisor) - culinary background of no less than one year
restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate
position on board required. Basic English Language skills required.
line. Possibilities for promotion to Baker.
Galley Cleaner (cleaning and maintenance of assigned galley

stations) - entry level position, no experience required. Minimum
Assistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).
Dishwasher / Pot washer (cleaning and stacking of all galley and

passengers dishes, pots, pans etc.) - entry level position, no
experience required. Minimum English Language skills required.
line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (see
Housekeeping Department).
Chief Purser (supervises all other departments on board with the

exception of deck and engine) - extensive hotel experience of no less
than five years as a hotel manager, a degree in hotel management
and /or prior cruise ship experience required. Fluent English
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depending on the cruise line.
Deputy Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursers

office / front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotel
experience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or prior
cruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Purser.
Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursers office /

front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotel
experience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or prior
cruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Deputy Purser.
Assistant Purser (reception desk-general information,

accommodation problems, complaints, money transactions,
shipboard announcements etc.) - previous hotel experience and /or
university degree preferable. Fluent English Language skills required
and speaking other languages (German, French or Spanish) is a plus.
Salary range: $1900 -1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise
line. Possibilities for promotion to Purser.
Junior Assistant Purser (hotel receptionist) - previous hotel

experience and /or university degree preferable. Fluent English
Language skills required and speaking other languages (German,
French or Spanish) is a plus. Salary range: $1600 -1800 U.S. per
Assistant Purser.
Crew Purser (handles the administration of the crew: sign-on and

sign-off, cabin assignments, crew identification cards etc.) previous hotel experience and /or university degree preferable.
Accounting background helpful. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Shore Excursion Manager (responsible for the presentation,

promotion, supervision and arrangement of the shore excursions
offered in the various ports of call). Experience in tourism, previous
travel-related experience and/or minimum 1 year on board starting
from an entry-level Cruise Staff or Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
position required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary
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Cruise Line Jobs

The Greater Visakhapatnam

The project to come at

This park will provide direct

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involved with Jiangsu in the

HRD minister mulling launching

Assistant Cabin Steward

Assistant Head Chef - Salary

Assistant Casino Manager Salary $2600-3000/month.

Assistant Hotel Manager - Salary

Assistant Cruise Director - Salary

Assistant Laundry Supervisor Salary $1400-1600/month.

Assistant Pastry Chef- Salary

Bar Manager - Salary $3000-3800/

Assistant Shore Excursion

Bar Supervisor - Salary $24002800/month.

Assistant Production Manager Salary $2000-2400/month.

Bar Waiter Waitress - Salary

Assistant Salon Manager - Salary

Bartender - Salary $1800-2800/

Assistant Shop Manager - Salary

Bell Boy - Salary $1400-1800/

Bell Captain - Salary $1600-2200/

Casino Cashier - Salary $16002600/month.

Casino Manager - Salary $32004200/month.

Computer Technician - Salary

Chief Housekeeper - Salary

Cosmetologist - Salary $2200-3200/

Cleaner - Salary $900-1600/

Crew Purser - Salary $1400-2200/

Comedians - Salary $1600-2800/

Cruise Director - Salary $45007000/month.

Cruise Staff - Salary $1900-2600/

Electrician - Salary $2000-2600/

Dining Room Manager - Salary

First Cook - Salary $1800-2600/

Dishwasher- Salary $900-1400/

Floor Supervisor - Salary $22002600/month.

Florist - Salary $1600-2000/month.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

Restaurant Manager - Salary

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

Pool Attendant/Lifeguards Salary $1600-1800/month.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

Restaurant Manager - Salary

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

Show Dancer - Salary $3000-3600/

Safety Officer - Salary $2600-3000/

Slot Technician - Salary $ 26003400/month.

Salon Manager - Salary $28003400/month.

Scuba Diving Instructor - Salary

Sous Chef - Salary $2200-2500/

Shore Excursion Manager - Salary

Salon Manager (oversees entire operations of the beauty salon,

Assistant Salon Manager (manages the day to day operations of the

Beautician - must have one of the following qualifications:

Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - extensive beauty salon experience

Massage Therapist - extensive experience required. Must be