VICE ADMIRAL ANIL CHOPRA TAKES OVER AS THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, AVSM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at a Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here today, 31 Oct 11. Vice Admiral Chopra inspected the Ceremonial Guard and reviewed platoons of Naval personnel drawn from various ships and establishment of the Eastern Naval Command. The Parade was commanded by Commander Aasheesh Khanna, Executive Officer, INS Jalashwa and comprised 24 platoons. Flag Officers, Commanding Officers, a large number of officers, sailors and their families witnessed the Parade. The Eastern Seaboard has grown in prominence over the years, as is witnessed by the enhanced interaction with our immediate regional neighbours like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and other states of South East Asia. Commissioning of new LST (L)s, FACs, Air Squadrons, Air Stations and launch of the first indigenous strategic submarine at Visakhapatnam have all firmly placed the Eastern Naval Command on the center stage, in consonance with the Look East Policy of our country. Admiral Chopra takes over the prestigious Command from Vice Admiral Anup Singh who would be retiring today. Admiral Chopra had been associated with ENC earlier, in the capacity of the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. It was during this tenure in Feb 06 that Visakhapatnam was witness to the prestigious Presidents Fleet Review, a maiden venture on the Eastern Seaboard and a feather in the cap for the Command as well as the City. Vice Admiral Anup Singh was given a fond farewell by the officers and men of Eastern Naval Command, following his retirement from service after a distinguished career spanning over 38 years. During Admiral Anup Singhs tenure a number of new acquisitions and infrastructural development took place which added to the three dimensional capability of the Navy. Fast Attack Craft INS Cora Divh, Cheriyam, Kondul, Cankarso and Koswari adding teeth to the Coastal Security set up, Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik and Tanker INS Shakti enhancing the fighting prowess and reach of the Eastern Fleet, were some of the defining moments of the preceding twenty six months under his stewardship.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INTERACTIVE SESSION AT HPCL, VISAKH REFINERY.

HPCL – Visakh Refinery organized oneday interaction and knowledge sharing session on good safety practices forsafety officers of different industries on October 28, 2011 under the guidanceof Joint Chief Inspector of Factories Sri D Chandrasekhar Verma. General Manger – Operations, HPCL -VR Sri V V R Narasimham welcomed the safety officers of different premierorganizations in Visakhapatnam region and appreciated the initiative taken byDepartment of Factories for this kind of interactive sessions which woulddefinitely help in enhancing knowledge and better compliance to safetymanagement systems. In his opening address Sri D C SVerma told that the Interaction programme & visit to HPCL – Refinery was the secondprogramme of Industrial visits being organized by Factories department forsafety professionals and urged them to make the best efforts to take up withthe top managements to implement some of the good safety practices beingfollowed at HPCL – Visakh Refinery. 34 Safety Officers and Engineers fromaround 31 companies attended the programme. The safety management system andgood safety practices of M/s HPCL – VR was presented for the benefit of theparticipants followed by interactive session for knowledge and experience sharing. Field visit inside the refinery wasalso organized to demonstrate various Fire and Safety protection systemsprovided in Onsite and Offsite areasincluding mounded bullet storage area.

Scatters and Walkers in Vehicle Free Zone at Beach Road.

No vehicles in Beach Road between 5am to 7.30am.

Cyclers in Vehicle Free Zone at Beach Road.

Commissioner taking Ragi malt at Beach Road.

RYK job fair mobile flagged off

Prof. GSN Raju, Principal Andhra University College of Engineering flagged off the mobile van deputed to canvass the Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu job fair, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of this month at AU Convocation Hall on Thursday. Speaking to newsmen on the occasion, he is confident that youngsters of this region will grab this golden opportunity. It is the first time in this region about 100 organisations would be participating in a job mela , he added. Right from Class X to Engineering students will get a chance to participate. Dr. PVGD Prasad Reddy, Rector AU said, this educational institute is always ahead in conducting job fairs and inviting leading MNCs. This time the State Government is associated with AU to conduct this mega job mela. AU is inviting all the youngsters to participate in it.

FOND FALWELL ACCORDED TO VICE ADMIRAL ANUP SINGH

Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command who will shortly be handing over the reins of the Command he had helmed for the last two years, will be accorded a fitting farewell by the Flag Officers of the Command on Saturday, 29 Oct 11, at an Equestrian Riding Out Camp conducted by the Eastern Naval Command Polo and Equestrian Training Centre (ENPET), a facility he, an accomplished horseman himself had inaugurated in Dec 09, and had nurtured and promoted since. A keen sportsman and adventurer, Vice Admiral Anup Singh was the Sailing Master of the first ever square-rigged Sail Training Vessel Varuna in 1980-82. He had also skippered the Naval Yacht Samudra for the Pacific Crossing during her round the world voyage in 1989. An equally apt Sailing Out Ceremony by Enterprise class boats was also held today, 27 Oct 11, at the Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) for the Admiral, who retires from the Naval Service on 31 Oct 11.

Dy CM to inaugurate RYK job fair : AU Rector About 2000 to recruit.

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Damodar Rajanarasimha will inaugurate the Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu job fair at Andhra University Convocation hall on 29 th of this month, announced Dr. PVGD Prasad Reddy, Rector Andhra University. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday, he said, it would be a mega opportunity for the unemployed students in North Andhra districts. About 100 MNCs are attending this fair to fulfil their requirement at various positions during the two day job festiv here. Ealier, AU has conducted such job fair for the Graduates of various disciplines but it was limited to AU region only, but now it is open to all sections. Online registration system is already open and interested candidates can enrol their names at www.aujobfair.com, he added. All the Colleges in AU region were intimated regarding this jobfair and selections will be held in two way system, one is writen test followed by interview, Dr. Reddy said. Some of the industries that are taking part in it are : BPO, KPO, Pharma, Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, Automobile, Infrastructure, Finance, Insurance, Education, Marketing etc., will attend this job fair with their doors open for the young talent. All the querries will be clarified at 9248753098, 9248753793 and 9248753797. Academic qualification to enrol the job fair is Class X onwards. Dr. GSN Raju, Principal- AU Engineering College, Ms. Samrajya Lakshmi, Incharge Registrar and others present at the conference.

Diwali business under police control

FIRST FLOOR OF LITTLE ANGELS SCHOOL AT DOLPHIN HILL INAUGURATED

Bharatiya Janata Party not in favour for cancellation of tenders called for the construction of Polavaram Project, opined Dr. K. Haribabu, National Executive Member, BJP and former MLA. Addressing the media conference on Monday at VJF Press Club here on Monday, he said, this project will give good quantity of water for irrigation in Krishna, East and West Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts. Foundation for this project was laid by Dr. T. Anjaiah three decades ago, his successors neglected this project during the time and Kudos to departed chief minister Dr. YS Rajasekhar Reddy for taking initiation towards the irrigation projects in the state, he mentioned. Water proposed to be supplied to Andhra region doesn't come from main stream of river Godavari but from its sub sect Sabari and Seeleru rivers through left canal, Dr. Hari stated. He frays on political parties which are demanding for cancellation of this tenders which costs about Rs. 4714 crore (Su Infrastructures) , the previous tender called in 2005 for the same project, the figure was only Rs.1600 crores, he added. Finally the conclusion is,he has no objection on the work if it would be completed by K Chandrasekhar Rao (TRS party) and Chandrababu Naidu (TDP) jointly. Mr. S. Satyanaraya, retired Chief Engineer of Irrigation Department, Mr. M. Nagendra, City President BJP, B. Satyanarayana City General Secretary and others were also present at the conference.

Sub: State Level Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizationbegins at Vizag.

A state level conference of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization AP "re-dedication- state level sadhana camp" was inaugurated on 22nd october, 2011 at yoga hall of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam. All the 23 district presidents of Andhra Pradesh and State Coordinators of different wings of SSSSO are meeting to have a State level discussion on the course of the organization and its management in the coming times. It is Rededication camp-cum sadhana sibiram for all state office bearers who will be given a refresher trainings in the objectives of the organization. This spiritually oriented organization is now keen giving a new thrust to its activities in the various fields of Education, Medical, Water and Spiritual. Sri. Nimish Pandey, State President Maharashtra, Sri Sachdev State President, Madhya Pradesh, Prof. V. Bala Mohan Das, Former Vice Chancellor, Nagarjuna University and others experts are participating in this conference. According to Sri. S.G. Chalam, Andhra Pradesh State President, the main objective of the conference is to refresh and reorient the perception of the office bearers about the long term permanent objectives of the organization.speaking on the occassion, sri chalam said that the organisation is heading for its Golden jubilee celebrations in 2013 and during this period all the office bearers of the organisation should re-dededicate themselves with commitment and love in all the service activities they carry out in all fields of activities.speaking on the occassion, sri nimish pandey, state president, maharashtra said that sri sathya sai avatara is the most modern avatar of the age whihc has inspired the mankind by repeating the saying that " I AM GOD, YOU ARE ALSO GOD". No other avatar of the previous ages has said this.Man is endowed with pure energy of love which he has to put into action all times.HE wishes that every devotee should become a sevadal translating sri sathay sai baba's ideas into actions. The state meeting will add new dimension in taking up service activities in a much bigger way with a scientific approach to the poor and needy across the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Rich tributes to the Police martyrs

CIFT cameout with medicine from fishery waste

Mayor and Commissioner felicitating to UDINE Mayor Furio Honsell

Student JAC demands for clear picture

Student Joint Action of Committee (JAC) of Samaikyandra agitation demands for a clear picture on United State on or before Andhra Pradesh State Formation day ie before 1st November. Staging protests at various locations in city on Wednesday, student activists were very particular about their demand. One section of the wing conducted a rasta roko at Siripuram Junction, one team summoned a meeting with school children at Maharastra Mandal and one more team in association with all political party representatives burnt the effigy of Mr. L K Advani (who had dual stand on the same issue)at old Alankar theatre junction. Speaking to the media, Mr. Adari Kishore Kumar, Convenor, State JAC said, Mr. Advani denied to support (in 1991as a Union Home Minister ) his party MP Mr. A. Narendra regarding the formation of Telangana state, but now the same fellow is demanding the Telangana in 2011. Once the state could not be formed in 1991, how can it be formed now in 2011, Mr. Kishore questioned Mr.Advani. Further, JAC students said that they would fast unto death,if the Union Cabinet failed to make a clear statement on Andhra.

Mayor & Commissioner felicitating ex members of standing committee

VIZAG STEEL- THE BEST ENVIRONMENT – FRIENDLY PLANT IN THE COUNTRY: DR T SUBBARAMI REDDY

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment and Forests headed by Dr T Subbarami Reddy visited RINL/Visakhapatnam Steel Plant today. Sri A P Choudhary, CMD and other Directors of RINL extended a warm welcome to Dr Subbarami Reddy and other members of the Committee on their arrival in VSP. The Committee visited the Model Room, various new facilities in the expansion area. The other members of the Committee who visited the plant are S/Sri Saman Pathak, Jabir Husain, Dr Barun Mukherjee, Ninog Ering, Smt Kamla Devi Patie, Abdul Rahman, Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi, Dr Anup Kumar Saha, Pradeep Tamta and Dr Ranjan Prasad Yadav and other officials from Ministry on Environment and Forests and Parliament Secretariat. Sri A P Choudhary, CMD explained to the Committee the facilities incorporated, the technology adopted and the initiatives being taken with regard to environment in the plant. Sri Choudhary said that concern for environment is one of the core values of the organization and utmost thrust is given to protect the environment and natural resources. Dr Subbarami Reddy after visiting the new facilities overwhelmed by the advanced environment and green initiatives that are being implemented in VSP right from its beginning. Dr Subbarami Reddy shown keen interest to know the initiatives to protect the environment in the future expansion of the plant. Dr Subbarami Reddy praised the management and skilled & dedicated workforce of VSP for its excellent performance. Dr Subbarami Reddy said that VSP is the best in the industry with respect to Energy Consumption, Water consumption, Waste Heat Recovery and all environment related parameters are maintained well below the prescribed the norms. Sri AP Choudhary said that there are three types of waste energy – Waste Heat Energy, Waste Gas Energy and Waste Pressure Energy, which we tap to save environment and also to reduce cost of production. He mentioned to the Committee that VSP is the only plant in the country to generate around 150 MW from waste energy which will touch 300 MW on completion of 6.3 mtpa expansion. Utmost care is given to greenery with the motto of “One tree for every tone of Steel produced” and the green cover extends over 41% of our land bank, he added. CMD explained the Committee about the additional cost on account of lack of captive iron ore mines to RINL and requested Hon’ble Chairman and Members to help in expediting the applications pending with various State Govts. Hon’ble Chairman, Dr T Subbarami Reddy and members positively responded and assured CMD the needful help to RINL in allotment of iron ore mines. Sri Choudhary thanked the Hon’ble Chairman and the Members of the Committee for extending their support to RINL directly and indirectly which has helped RINL to reach this height. RINL Directors S/Sri Umesh Chandra (Operations), P Madhusudan (Finance), TK Chand (Commercial), Y R Reddy (Personnel), senior officials and union leaders participated during the visit.

RINL WILL BECOME A LEADER IN STEEL INDUSTRY: STEEL SECRETARY

Sri P K Misra, Secretary, Steel said that RINL has the potential to become a leader in the country to achieve higher levels of techno-economic parameters in steel production. Improvement in techno economic parameters will lead to better profits and production of cheaper steel, he added. Sri Misra said that RINL has got all the potentiality to become MAHARATNA and all should work together and put all efforts to achieve this tag.
Sri Misra was addressing the top management after witnessing a “Corporate Presentation of RINL” which highlighted the Company’s achievements, growth plans, challenges ahead etc. The Steel Secretary said that despite disadvantages of lacking captive iron ore mines, RINL is doing a wonderful job by adopting best techno economic parameters, higher levels of production with its highly skilled and motivated workforce. While complimenting RINL for its excellent performance and for bringing the best work culture right from the beginning, Sri Misra said that by using ingenuity, discipline and commitment, RINL would achieve the Mission of 20 MTPA plant by 2020 at a single location.
Referring to captive iron mines to RINL, Sri Misra assured all possible help would be extended to RINL and hoped that VSP would emerge successfully. He said that the Ministry of Steel is continuously pursuing the matter with different State Governments where RINL had applied for mines. He urged the RINL fraternity to work together to complete the expansion and make best use of the new facilities by utilizing the expertise.
CUSTOMER POLICY RELEASED: Sri Misra released “RINL Customer Policy” on this occasion. The main objective of the policy is “To be the best Company to do business with:. It also aims to create a healthy delight in supply of materials and meet the contingent requirement of suctomers and also to strive for enhancing value for the money and value for the relationship with complete care and concern. Sri Misra later visited major units of the expansion like Coke oven Battery, New Blast Furnace, Steel Melt Shop 2 and Finished Mill. Sri AP Choudhary, CMD explained the facilities and technology adopted in RINL at “Model Room” inside the plant to the Secretary, Steel.
INAUGURATES CONVERTOR CONTROL BUILDING IN SMS-II: Sri Misra today inaugurated the Convertor main Contol Building in BOF shop of Steel Melt Shop –II and also he started Tilting operation of Convertor-2. He expressed satisfaction on the progress of SMS-2 expansion jobs and advised the Projects Collective to expedite commissioning. Sri Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), Sri P Madhusudan, Director (Finance), Sri T K Chand, Director (Commercial), Sri Y R Reddy, Director (Personnel), union leaders participated.
LD Convertor design, engineering, supply erection, testing & commissioning was awarded to the Consortium comprising SMS-Siemag, Germany, SMS India Pvt.Ltd, M/s BHEL, Bangalore, M/s Bridge & Roof etc. Water System facilities which is one of the critical systems required for commissioning of SMS-2 is made ready by m/s TATA Projects Ltd.
INTERACTION WITH UNIONS: Sri Misra interacted with representatives of Steel Executive Association, trade unions, and SC&ST Association. Sri Misra assured them that the Ministry of Steel is always helping the management in solving the issues and its journey towards excellence. We need your support and commitment to fulfuil the greater task of completing the current and future expansion of RINL, he added. The unions unanimously requested the Secretary the need to allot captive iron ore mines to RINL in view of the massive expansion. The union leaders felicitated Sri Misra on the occasion of his maiden visit to RINL

GENERAL BODY MEETING OF VETERANS SAILORS FORUM HELD AT ENC

A General Body Meeting of Veteran Sailors Forum (VSF), under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, was conducted at the Sailors Institute on Sunday, 16 Oct 11. Rear Admiral T Sudhakar, NM, Chief Staff Officer (Personnel and Administration) and President VSF chaired the meeting. Large number of retired sailors and widows of Naval personnel attended the Meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Rear Admiral Sudhakar highlighted various focus areas and updated the gathering on the progress made on welfare-related issues. The Meeting proved to be an ideal platform for sharing and dissemination of information. The forum assured assistance to all needy and to those involved in charitable and social causes.

Gangavaram Port organises Medical Camp

Gangavaram Port Conducts free medical tests and spreads the message of healthy living Gajuwaka, 15th October, 2011: Gangavaram Port Limited, India’s deepest and multipurpose port organized a medical camp for the local people in association with Rotary Diagnostic Centre in Vizag. The initiative was a part of Gangavaram Port’s Social Development programme which was organized to spread awareness about benefits of healthy living in the area. The medical camp was conducted this week from 11th till 15th October 2011 outside the port premises. The camp saw participation of well qualified panel of doctors who conducted free check- ups for men, women & children of the locality. The 5 day camp witnessed good crowd and more than 125 villagers from Gangavaram & Dibbapalem were examined. As a part of the camp a variety of tests were conducted including routine physical examination, E C G, HB percentage, T.C, E.S.R, Blood Grouping-Rh Typing, S.Creatine & Urine Examination etc. Doctors also recorded the Blood Pressure, Height & Weight of the locals depending on the patient's age, family history, and current state of health. . The doctors at the camp not only conducted the tests but also advised locals about the required nutrition & food content to be given to the children & adults. They also educated them regarding the safe drinking water and healthy food habits. Gangavaram Port is committed towards the development of a safe and healthy neighbourhood and will be organizing series of medical camps and social events for the betterment of society in the future .

Publicity on Cellar using by vehiculars in Dabha gardens and Dwarakanagar roads

Issues remain unsolved at DRC

Tracing out for new techniques in Psychic issues : Dr IV Rao

Psychiatric Conference is search of tracing out new techniques for severe psychic problems, announces Dr. IV Rao, Vice Chancellor, Dr. NTR Health University. Making inauguraal speach at the 44th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zone (IPSOCON-2011) at Four Points Hotel on Friday here in city, he mentioned some of the severe issues due for years together. This three day session was attended by number of doctors from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. CME lectures, symposiums, workshops and scientific activities related to recent advances in Psychiatry will be held for the next two days, according to Dr. Rao. Dr. Jafri from New York, Dr. Mohan Issac from Astralia, noted Psychiatric professions, students and others present at the conference.

SEMINAR ON MARITIME HISTORY HELD AT ENC

MASS AKSHARABHYASAM PERFORMED AT SRI SATHYA SAI PREMA SADAN

Tributes Paid to Mahatma Gandhi

RTC buses in through Subway under Technical Trail Run.

New Building for Arunodaya Special School Inaugurated

Dr D Purandeswari, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Human Resource development inaugurated the new building of Arunodaya Special School in Ukkunagaram, constructed at a cost of Rs 2.0 Crores, in the august presence of HW Mayor of GVMC Mr. P Janardhana Rao and Hon’ble MLA, Gajuwaka Mr. Ch. Venkataramaiah. Arunodaya Special School is a centre for imparting self help skills and vocational training and provides therapeutic needs to mentally challenged children. The focus is to make the child independent in daily living and integration into the main stream by providing guidance and counseling. Arunodaya special School is a multi category disability centre catering to the needs of mentally retarded, deaf and mute children formally launched on may 1995 with two children. Today the Special school caters to 64 children in Ukkunagaram and nearby villages. The school with a spacious building and with equipped class rooms and with scope for expansion and wide range of activities organizes outings, participates in inter school cultural and sports meets and regularly interacts with parents. The class room activities include making of greeting cards, files, gift bags, book binding, candle making, surf and cleaning powder making. Mrs. Purandeswari, Chief Guest complimented Mrs. Lata Choudhary, President, Arunodaya Special School Educational Society, under whose aegis the Arunodaya Special School is managed and Mr. AP Choudhary, CMD of RINL for the noble work. Quoting scriptures of Skanda Puranam and the famous adage ‘manava seve madhava seva’ the ‘service to mankind is service to God’, service to humanity is part of our rich cultural heritage. She requested to spread these activities to the villages nearby. She also complimented the staff of Arunodaya School for their patience and compassion with which the children are being nurtured and in particular Mrs. Lakshmi and Mr. Raju who had been serving in the school for the last 15years. Mr. Janardhana Rao and Mr. Venkataramaiah who were Guests of Honour also complimented RINL-VSP for their exemplary CSR activities and requested VSP to extend these to the people in rehabilitation colonies. Appreciating RINL-VSP’s concern for green environment, the guests also planted trees in the premises of Arunodaya Special School. Thanking for their compliments and gracious presence Mr. AP Choudhary assured the dignitaries that RINL-VSP would do their best and within the scope the activities that would benefit people around Steel Plant. He also asserted that once expansion is complete then there would be plenty of scope to enhance the expenditure for CSR activities. The dance performance by the Students of Arunodaya Special School was well appreciated by the Hon’ble Minister, HW Mayor, Hon’ble MLA and other distinguished guests. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), P Madhusudan, Director (Finance), TK Chand, Director (Commercial), YR Reddy, Director (Personnel), Senior Officials of VSP, Members of Visteel Mahila Samiti, SEA Members, Union leaders and Members of SC/ST Association were present. Minister’s Assurance for Captive Mines Dr D Purandeswari, Hon’ble Minister of State for HRD lauded the initiatives and efforts of RINL in expanding its capacity to 6.3 mtpa and also its future expansion programme to 20 mtpa. She asserted that she would use her good offices to ensure allotment of captive mines to RINL-VSP. Sri. AP Choudhary, CMD-RINL briefed the Hon’ble Minister about the RINL’s performance, its growth plan and its future expansion programme. Mr Choudhary requested Hon’ble Minister to expedite the pending mining applications of RINL with various state governments including state of Andhra Pradesh.

INS SHAKTI COMMISSIONED AT ENC

INS Shakti, the second of the two Fleet Tankers built by M/s Fincantieri Shipyard, Italy for the Indian Navy was commissioned by Admiral Nirmal Verma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff at the Naval Dockyard here today, 01 Oct 11, at a colourful ceremony, attended by a distinguished gathering of important Indian and foreign dignitaries, senior naval officials and representatives of Fincantieri Shipyard. Vice Admiral Anup Singh PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command was the Chief Host at the Ceremony. The occasion was also commemorated by release of a Special Cover by the Indian Postal and Telegraph service. On arrival the Chief of Naval Staff was presented with a Fifty-men Guard. Following the inaugural and keynote addresses delivered by Mr Corrado Antonini, the President of Fincantieri Shipyard, Italy and Vice Admiral Anup Singh respectively, Captain Ravi Malhotra, Commanding Officer INS Shakti, read out the Commissioning Warrant. The hoisting of the Naval Ensign onboard for the first time and Breaking of the Commissioning Pennant with the National Anthem being played marked the formal Commissioning Ceremony. Following the Colours Ceremony, the Chief Guest unveiled the Ships Plaque and the Post Master General, Visakhapatnam, Shri Chandra Prakash released the Special Cover on behalf of Indian Postal and Telegraph service, commemorating the Commissioning of INS Shakti,. Addressing the gathering onboard Shakti, The Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the Fincantieri Shipyard and Indian PSUs like Bharat Electronics, HAL and a host of small scale industries and sub-contractors who have contributed in building this fine ship. He said that the induction of Shakti signifies a new era of modern world class state of the art technologies for the Indian Navy as well as an important leap for the Indian Navy as the ship enhances the influence of the Navy. Other Distinguished Guests on the Occasion included the Honourable Italian Ambassador to India, Mr Giacomo Sanfelice D Monteforte, Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command and Vice Admiral NN Kumar, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, in addition to Flag Officers and Senior Officers, both serving and retired.