Celebrity Cricket League - 2011

A curtain raiser 20-20 cricket match between Bollywood Eleven captained by Suneil Shetty and South Superstars led by Victory Venkatesh will be held at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Pothinamallayapalem, Visakhapatnam on 5th March, 2011. Match timing is from 5 PM to 9 PM under floodlights. Catch your favourite heroes in action! South Superstars team comprises actors from Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industry viz., Suriya, Sarath Kumar, Sudeep, Puneeth RajKumar, Manchu Vishnu. Bollywood Eleven features Suneil Shetty, Salman Khan and others. Actresses Ileana, Genelia and Tapsi are expected to lend fervour and cheer up the teams along with cheerleaders from IPL matches.
Directors of Celebrity Cricket League while addressing the media here today informed that tickets for the match priced at Rs. 300/-, Rs. 500/- and Rs. 2000/- would be available at all e-seva counters in the city

Students told to improve Self discipline to achieve higher goals

Suresh Betha, the chief trainer of Drona Consultancy told students to inculcate and improve self discipline to achieve higher goals in life. He was offering training and orientation to students on how to prepare for exams, self confidence and motivation organised by VUDA here on Sunday. The students were advised to habituate to manage crisis in regard with their studies with positive approach and self confidence alone saves them to overcome any kind of problem. Suresh asked the students to get inspirations from those taking up challenges in spite of difficulties. TV Channels and newspapers should be used for gaining helpful information but not the gossips and unwanted, he added. To face the examinations, one should have self confidence first and a positive approach for their own capabilities, Suresh said. VUDA organised the programme keeping the forthcoming examination in view and a large number of students and parents attended. The Media Advisor of VUDA, B Prabhakara Reddy coordinated the event. VUDA Manager M Arjuna Rao, Administrative Officers P Chintalaiah and G Visweswara Rao and others participated.

AIR MARSHAL DHIRAJ KUKREJA AT ENC

Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja, AVSM VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, Indian Air Force, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Neerja Kukreja, President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (R) arrived Visakhapatnam today, 26 Feb11, on a two day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. They were received on arrival at INS Dega by Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command. The Air Marshal, accompanied by Mrs. Neerja Kukreja are scheduled to visit Dolphin Hill Accommodation Complex and the Kursura Submarine Museum. Air Marshal and Mrs. Kukreja will also attend the MCI Golf Tournament at the East Point Golf Course prior departure on Sunday, 27 Feb 11.

National Productivity Week Concludes at RINL-VSP

RINL-VSP observed National Productivity Week from 12th Feb to 18th Feb, 2011. As part of the National productive week VSP organized a talk by Professor EU Bhaskar Reddy, Andhra University on ‘Sustainable Environment. Mr. N Shiv Kumar, Director, Southern Region, PCRA gave a talk on ‘Sustainable Energy’. The valedictory function was held on 19-2-2011at the Training and development Centre of VSP wherein Mr. KVR Raju of National Productivity Council gave a talk on the theme ‘Green Productivity for Sustainable Energy and Development ‘. He thanked VSP for successfully organizing the week and complimented VSP for producing ‘clean and green steel ‘ and for the greenery and environmental concern. Mr. Y R Reddy, Director (Personnel) complimented the Energy Management department and asserted that having come to know that an A4 size requires 5 litres of water, he had instructed his staff to reduce paper consumption and use electronic mail instead. Mr. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations) who was Chief Guest complimented the Energy Management department for conducting the programmes successfully stressed the need to conserve more in view of the global warming. Various competitions like essay writing and slogan competitions were held for employees on the ‘Green Productivity’ theme. Large number of senior officials and executives and Union leaders and members of SC/St association were present at valedictory function.

RINL FORMATION DAY CELEBRATED WITH ENTHUSIASM

The presentation of prestigious JN Awards & colourful cultural programme marked this year’s formation day celebrations of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited – Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP). The 30th RINL Formation Day was inaugurated by lighting up the lamp by Chief Guest Sri PK Bishnoi, CMD, RINL. Speaking on the occasion, Sri PK Bishnoi, CMD, RINL lauded the efforts of ever committed employees and complimented their family members for extending encouragement to the employees to perform better and better. Shri. Bishnoi observed that RINL has crossed its childhood and adulthood phases and has blossomed to a mature stage marching towards greater heights. He emphasized the need for imbibing an ambitious productive work culture at this stage to face the challenges so that the company can be grow at a faster rate and achieve greater stability and sustainability in the years to come. Sri Bishnoi complimented the RINL collective for achieving the "Excellent" MOU rating from the government for its performance (The best amongst the PSUs under Ministry of Steel) and also for bagging several National Awards. He advised the employees to relentlessly work so that new units in expansion can be commissioned and stabilisation/integration of new units with existing plant can be achieved seamlessly. He thanked the Hon’ble Minister of Steel, Sri Beni Prasad Vermaji for taking up the allotment of captive Mines to VSP with AP government which would help in the much needed raw material securitization for the company. With allotment of captive mines the company has a bright and profitable future, he added. Sri Bishnoi, CMD presented the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Awards to 30 executive and 38 Non-executive employees in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the company. The Eco Awards to Schools and School Children in Ukkunagaram were also presented on this occasion. Sri Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), Sri TK Chand, Director (Commercial) and Sri YR Reddy, Director (Personnel) presented the certificates to winners of Eco Awards. Senior officials, Steel Executive Association members, Trade Union Leaders, SC&ST Association members and families of employees were present. A Cultural programme was organised at Trishna Grounds, Ukkunagaram in the evening to mark the occasion.

Mega spiritual programme on Sunday Srivariki Amrutha Swararchana by Sharathchandra

VUDA in association with Ghantasala Smaraka Peetham will organise a grand spiritual and melodious musical programme “Srivariki Amrutha Swararchana” on February 20 at Gurajada Kalakshetram. Addressing the media persons on Thursday, the organizers said the programme will be organised with the title “Sri Venkatanivasaya… Srinivasaya Mangalam” and the founder of Ghantasala Smaraka Peetham and Ghantasala Sangeetha Kalasala, Master T Sharathchandra will be presenting devotional songs of Ghantasala sung on Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy. The event will begin with worshipping of the Lord with recitation of veda mantras by Pandits followed by the Suprabhatam by Sharathchandra written by Komarraju Durga Prasad, a NRI in Telugu. Sharathchandra and his team will present most of the private and cine numbers sung by Ghantasala on Lord Balaji. Eleven Annamayya Keertanas composed by Sharathchandra in the style and music of Ghantasala will also be presented at the programme. The nine songs from the musical CD ‘Sri Venkatadri Vaibhavam’ composed and sung by Sharathchandra will be specially presented in the programme. Classical dance by Lipika Reddy, familiar classical dancer from Visakhapatnam is also part of the programme on Sunday. Darshan to all audience and distribution of Swamivari Prasadam, apart from the melodious music and songs will be arranged at the programme. All are invited to grace the occasion being held from 6.00 P.M on February 20 at Gurajada Kalakshetram.

INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SHIP NAMED AS “VIZAG” FIRST TIME IN MARITIME HISTORY

There have been several port cities were popular all over the world not only because they are either big in size or handling huge volumes of cargo but there is another reason that some of the International Ships are named after the port city names. Now the city of destiny “Vizag” name is being chosen by Far Shipping Company Pte Ltd, Singapore to one of its ship. After the naming ceremony as M.V. FAR VIZAG the vessel had made a maiden call to Vizag at 1900 hrs on 13 Feb 2010 and berthed at Visakha Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. With this the name Vizag occupied the significance in the International Maritime History not only as leading port in the country but also by its nomenclature. This ship is dedicated to carry container which are bound to Colombo for further voyage. The need for dedicated services were gradually felt by all major shipping companies in view of the fact that container business generating from Vizag has huge potential and destined to all over the world as well. This trend will continue and shipping companies prefer to run new services connecting Vizag to various part of the globe. Already three Main Line Vessel are commenced their operations from Vizag connecting Singapore, China and Korea. However, these point to point vessels can ply affectively on schedules and can carry west bound cargo to Colombo which is hub port. Captain Sriram Ravichander, Chief Operating Officer, VCTPL welcomed the New Service Vessel in traditional way by presenting the memento. While talking to press said that the growing traffic to USA, Europe and other west bound destinations will become hassle free with this kind of dedicated services and also expressed joy over naming after our city. Further mentioned that VCT is also gearing up with few more new cranes to meet all demands of the trade.

GO GREEN GIRLS

A cycling expedition from Kolkatta to Kanyakumari arrived Visakhapatnam on 7th Feb afternoon. The team is being hosted by Rotary Club Waltair and the YMCA in Visakhapatnam. The team includes girls who are adventure sports enthusiasts some of whom have climbed Mount Everest.

CMD of RINL/VSP lays the first refractory brick of Expansion

Sri. PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL/VSP laid the first refractory brick to start the special type of lining work of the vertical shaft kilns at Calcining & Refractory Materials Plant (CRMP) of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant under its 6.3 MTPA expansion program. The new CRMP will be one of the most efficient and optimal energy consuming kiln which is in line with VSP's effort towards environmental friendly measures. M/s. Terruzzi Fercalx SPA, along with Vulcan Engineers Ltd., Pune one of the leading suppliers of CRMP Units are ercting 2 nos. 500 Tones per day Vertical Shaft Kilns at CRMP. These 500 Tones per day lime producing capacity kilns are the biggest in the country with Beckenbach Annular Shaft design are the biggest capacity kilns to be installed in India with features like better fuel efficiency, lower fines generation, better maintainability etc.,

CMD, complimented project team for their efforts for the expansion works.

Sri. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), Sri. AP Chowdhary, Director (Projects), Sri. P Madhusudan, Director (Finance), Sri. YR Reddy, Director (Personnel), ED (Projects), General Manager (Works) I/C., other General Managers and Senior Officers, MN Dastur Co., officials, SEA, Trade Union Representatives and a large number of workmen participated in the function.

NAVY CHILDREN SCHOOL 104 AREA CELEBRATES ANNUAL DAY

The Navy Children School (104 Area) celebrated its Annual Day with a delightfully entertaining cultural program held in the school premises on Thursday, 03 Feb 11. The Headmistress Mrs. Pushpa T Samuel in her Annual Report apprised the audience of the various additions in infrastructure and the notable achievements of the students in various State and National Level competitions. This was followed by an entertainment program showcasing the talent, confidence and energy of the young participants. The Chief Guest on the occasion, Commodore HS Chopra, Chief Staff Officer (Personnel and Administration), Eastern Naval Command gave away trophies to Academic Toppers and All Rounders. In his highly inspiring message, Commodore Chopra commended the performance of the students and congratulated the prize winners.

TRIBUTES PAID TO ARMY OFFICERS BODY ON ARRIVAL IN THE CITY

Floral tributes were paid to the mortal remains of Major Banu Chander of 669 Reconnaissance and Observation (R&O) Squadron of the Indian Army, on arrival at the Naval Air Station INS Dega here today, 03 Feb 11. Major Chander died when the Cheetah helicopter he was ferrying for the Aero India show at Bangalore crashed after taking off from Nasik airfield, killing both the crew. The body of the Officer, a native of Vizianagaram, was flown into Visakhapatnam by from Nasik and was handed over to his relatives. A Ceremonial Guard of the Navy performed the solemn drill of Shok Shastra and Sounding of Last Post, followed by a two-minute silence. Wreaths were placed on behalf of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. Army and Navy personnel also placed floral wreaths on behalf of the Army and Naval authorities.