What Is The Name Of AP Capital?
All of you are well aware of the manner in which the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh has taken place and it has led to its share of complications. Anyhow, what’s done is done and now the focus is on the new capital for Andhra Pradesh. The latest on that front is what is going to be the name of Andhra Pradesh’s capital.
Different names are making rounds and one among them is Amaravati. Though Tullur was also into consideration, it is around 30 kms from Amaravati and sources from AP government confirm they won’t name the capital as Tullur. The other option Guntur is logically very far and so Amaravati is looking apt.
Incidentally, Amaravati also happens to be the ancient capital of Telugus is Dhanyakataka during Satavahana regime. It is also a very popular Lord Shiva’s abode. Also, the faith of Buddhism also flourished there extensively. All in all, it looks like the ancient capital of Telugus might become the modern capital of Andhra Pradesh. Let us see what happens.
Naidu Ups Pressure on Modi for Special Status
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has upped pressure on PM Modi over Special Category Status for AP during his meet with Modi on Thursday. Briefing media after meeting Modi, Mr Naidu said that he has met PM Narendra Modi and 11 other prominent people at Centre and sought help from Centre for the truncated state of Andhra Pradesh.
“I’ve brought the issue of Special Category Status for AP and financial package for the state to Prime Minister. Also sought him additional Rs 1500 Crore for the Employment Fund. Besides these brought several other problems to Modi’s notice. He was keen to offer aid,” shared Chandrababu.
Accomanpied by States’ representative at Centre Kambhampati Rammohan Rao and Advisor (communications) to AP Government Dr Parakala Prabhakar, Naidu added, “I’ve invited PM Modi for upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu.”
Earlier, he urged Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharati to complete the Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project within four years. “We have sought completion of the Polavaram project within four to four-and-a-half years before the next elections,” he said after meeting Bharati. He also urged the Union Water Resources Ministry to make Andhra Pradesh a model state for water resource management.
Naidu also asked Bharati to consider linking of Godavari and Krishna rivers in the wake of the NDA government actively pursuing various river interlinking projects in the country. Bharati said the Polavaram project was the nation’s pride and offered to extend all possible assistance for the purpose. The Polavaram irrigation project has been declared a national project which the Centre is to execute it as per the AP Reorganisation Act.
Naidu also met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Commerce and Industries Nirmala Sitharaman.
Young Telugu Heroine to Romance Karthi
Young Telugu heroine Sri Divya has bagged a plum project in Tamil where she is going to pair up with none other than Karthi, a star to reckon with in Tamil. Titled Kashmora, the film will see Karthi playing dual roles. The film’s shooting is expected to kick start from February and Divya is going to join soon.
After doing a handful of Telugu films like Bus Stop, Mallela Theeramlo…, Divya forayed into Tamil with Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (VVS) which was a splashy debut. Since then, Divya hasn’t looked back in Tamil. Besides this, three other films of Divya under post-production phase and ready to hit the theatres.
Divya also signed a Telugu film opposite Nani which will have direction by Maruti. Looks like, 2015 is promising for Divya.
Will Shankar Now Cut His Remuneration?
Director Shankar is perhaps the most expensive filmmaker in India who charges a bomb. He is the man who took the pay cheques of directors to the next level for first-time. With his latest offing I, made with a budget of nearly Rs 200 Crore, received mixed reviews and difficult to do wonders at Box Office, the wide discussion in Tamil Nadu is that whether director Shankar cuts his remuneration?
Director Sreenu Vaitla offered to do a film for “free” with Aagadu producers, director Trivikram Srinivas and actor Pawan Kalyan returned part of their remunerations to producer BVSN Prasad for “piracy fiasco”. So, Kollywood is waiting to see whether Shankar admits his failure and cut his pay for the film. Already distributors of Lingaa are vying up for Rajini and producer Rockline for their losses. Although I is faring well now, trade pundits predict it will not be easy for the film to sustain long with this “poor” word of mouth talk. Let’s wait and see how Gentleman Shankar reacts.
