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The renowned festival of

Vizianagaram Goddess Sri

Pydithalli Ammavaru will be

celebrated for a month. This

year, the festival will be from

October 13th to November

11th and the annual main event

Sirimanotsavam will be on

Sirimanotsavam In October

October 27. The dates were recently announced by theA.C cum

EO of Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Devasthanam Mr.Bhanuraja.

At a press conference on Monday, the officials informed that the

festival begins with Mandala Deeksha’ at 9.10 a.m. at Chaduru Gudi

on October 2nd. This will be followed by other events such as

Panditiri Raata on October 4th and Ardha Mandal Deeksha on

October 22. Utsavams like Tholellu Utsav will be on October 26 and

the main ritual, Sirimanotsav on October 27th. The officials also said

that Teppotsavam will be conducted on November 3rd, Vuyyala

Kambala on November 10th, and Chandi Yagam on November 11th.

It was also confirmed that the Devasthanam would be making

arrangements for four to five lakh devotees who would be attending

the festivities from across the neighboring districts and the states

like Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Voluntary organisations will also be

roped in for distribution of milk and biscuits to children. The 65-

year-old chief priest of the temple, Thallapudi Bhaskara Rao said that

he would be mounting the Sirimaanu (ceremonial post) for the eighth

time and thanked devotees for providing him the rare honor.

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17th All-India Government Whips Conference was held in Visakhapatnam,

Andhra Pradesh from 29 September to 30 September 2015. The conference

was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu,

while the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu presided

over it. The two-day conference was attended by 179 Whips from various

state assemblies, legislative councils and the two houses of Parliament.

Highlights of the Whips Conference

• Deliberation on releasing of more funds to Members of Parliament (MPs) if

the funds allocated to them for the local area development are utilized properly

to meet the demands of people at the lower rung in the society.

• The conference highlighted the need for MPs to assess the needs of the people

in their respective constituencies especially at the village level in the areas of

education, medical aid and cleanliness and sanitation.

17th All-India Govt Whips

Conference held in Visakhapatnam


• It was decided to form an All Party

Coordination Committee to ensure

smoother functioning of the Parliament,

legislative councils and state assemblies.

• It was decided to adopt measures that

will help in ensuring that MLAs, MLCs

and MPs behave in a more refined

manner in their respective houses.

• Discussion on MP Local Area

Development Scheme to ensure proper

utilization and implementation of the

scheme was held.

Three-member Emoluments

Commission

During the conference it was decided that

the salaries and allowances of MPs will

be reviewed in every five years and for

this purpose it was decided to appoint a

three-member independent Emoluments

C o m m i s s i o n .

The commission will be formed in

consultation with Speaker of Lok Sabha

and chairman of Rajya Sabha will

recommend salaries and other allowances

for the MPs.

The commission will consist of a Chief

Commissioner who shall be a person of

eminence in the field of public affairs with

knowledge of functioning of Parliament

and two more commissioners.

About Whips Conference

The Whips Conference is aimed at

providing a suitable forum for periodical

meetings and exchange of views amongst

all the Whips in Parliament and the State

Legislatures on matters of common

concerns. It also looks forward to evolve

standards to strengthen the working of

institution of Parliamentary democracy.

In the parliamentary form of

Government, Whips of various political

parties are the vital links of the internal

organisation of parties, inside the

legislatures. The efficient and smooth

functioning of Parliament and State

Legislatures depends, to a considerable

extent, upon the office of the Whip. The

16th whips conference was held in Goa

and had suggested nine

recommendations for better house

management, better coordination among

party members, setting aside one-day for

private bills and resolutions, privileges,

members’ training, number of working

days of assembly in a year.

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GCC goes for organic,

ISO certifications

The Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) has applied for organic certification

from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development

Authority (APEDA) and for ISO certification as part of its efforts to increase its

turnover manifold. GCC’s turnover this year is Rs. 185 crore, which is 20 per

cent more than last year’s Rs. 143 crore and the aim was to reach Rs. 1,000

crore turnover in the next three-and-a-half years, Minister for Social and Tribal

Welfare Ravela Kishore Babu said while reviewing the performance of GCC

here on Monday. There was need to boost its turnover and securing organic

certification was the first step and along with the ISO certification, GCC would

be able to receive wide acceptance to its products and could export them in

large quantities, he said. Established 60 years ago to help the Girijans to get the

right price for their forest produce and strengthen them economically and better

their living standards, GCC’s performance has not been impressive and Chief

Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has revamped the corporation and is keen to

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see it perform better and help the Girijans more, the Minister said. Mr.

Naidu would review the functioning of GCC before month-end and organic

certification was expected to be received before the meeting. Brand image

Branding, improving brand image and going for attractive packaging of

products were part of improving sale of GCC products, he said. The Minister

released the new product packagings during the meeting. The GCC will

soon have a Rs. 17 crore new administrative block in the place of its present

head office on the beach road. Funds were released and tendering process

would be completed soon. One of the four designs submitted by the architects

would be finalised. Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam and Giri Gourmuddalu

schemes were launched for Girijans and ITDAs have been strengthened by

posting IAS officers as their Project Officers as the government was

determined to better the lot of Girijans, Mr. Kishore Babu said. Collector

N. Yuvaraj, MD of GCC Ravi Prakash, MLCs G. Sreenivasulu Naidu and

Gummadi Sandhya Rani and officials of GCC attended the review.

Modi pitches for UNSC reforms,wants it to be ‘broad-based’

United Nations: Amid India’s strongbid for a permanent seat in UNSecurity Council, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on Friday pitched forreform of the powerful world body tomake it “broad-based”, saying it isessential to maintain its credibility andlegitimacy in the current world realities.Addressing the UN General Assemblysoon after it adopted the SustainableDevelopment Goals for 2030, he alsounderlined the need for ensuring“climate justice” while pursuing these

targets so as to ensure protection tothe poor.“70 years back, when the horrific secondWorld War came to an end, thisorganisation came into being, raisinghopes of people around the world. Wehave gathered here to decide a newdirection,” he told the gathering of worldl e a d e r s .“We must reform the UN and theSecurity Council. This is essential sothat the institutions have greatercredibility and legitimacy. With a


broad-based representation, we will bemore effective in achieving our goals,”Modi said.His pitch for making the UNSC broad-based comes amidst India’s strong bidfor a permanent seat in the expandedfive-member world body.Modi asserted that the global challengeslike climate change and sustainabledevelopment are the collectiveresponsibility of all nations as no nationcan be immune to any kind of threat.Modi talked about the need foreradicating poverty and ensuringdevelopment as he highlighted that 1.3

billion people around the world areforced to live in poverty. On the issueof climate change, he maintained thatcommon but differentiatedresponsibility is the basis for dealingwith this challenge.In this context, he asked thedeveloped nations to fulfill theirresponsibility of sharing technology,innovation and finances with thedeveloping countries without havingany “selfish interest”. “We should create a world whereevery living thing feels secure, getsopportunities and respect. We should


leave for our future generations aclimate in a better condition. Therecan be no better objective. But this isalso true that nothing is morechallenging than this,” Modi said.“Today, in the 70th year of theexistence of the UN, there areexpectations from all of us thatthrough our wisdom, experience,generosity and expertise we willovercome these challenges,” he said.In the context of meeting the challengeof climate change, the Prime Ministerlaid emphasis on clean energy whileasking the developed world to transfertechnology, innovation and finances tothe developing countries withouthaving “selfish interests”.He underlined that achieving the goalsof sustainable development is thecollective responsibility of the worldand the bedrock for dealing withclimate change is “common butdifferentiated responsibility”.“Sustainable development is thenational responsibility of all thecountries....Whenever we expressconcern over climate change,somewhere there is a stinking feelingabout securing personal interests,” hes a i d .“The principle of common but

differentiated responsibilities is the

bedrock of our enterprise for a sustainable

world... We are here today at the UN,

because we believe that international

partnership must be at the centre of

our efforts,” he said.

He also underlined the need for

“climate justice”, which is a question

of equity, per capita emission and

issue of justice.

“When we talk of climate justice, it

is ensure protection to the poor

from natural calamities,” Modi said.

He also emphasised the need for

initiating a global education

programme which could help our

future generations learn about

energy efficiency.

“I expect the developed countries to

honour their financial commitments for

development and climate change

without in any way putting the both

under the same head,” the Prime

Minister said.

Modi began his address by invoking

“modern hero” Mahatma Gandhi,

saying he had said that “we should

think about even that future world

which we will not be able to see”.

Talking about his government’s efforts

for fighting climate change, the Prime


Minister said it is focussing on clean

energy sources and has set an

ambitious target of generating 175

giga watts in the next seven years.

In his speech during which he recited

certain vedic shlokas (lines), he said

the government is focussing on clean

energy, energy efficiency,

afforestation and special tax on coal

besides cleaning of rivers as part of

measures to deal with climate

c h a n g e .

The Prime Minister said while

working for the Sustainable

Development Goals, there should be

“climate justice” to ensure that poor

are protected from natural tragedies.

“While addressing climate change,

it is important to focus on solutions

that help us reach our goals,” he said.

Welcoming the goals set in the SDG,

Modi noted that the world is

focussing on island states and said

that setting of separate targets for

their eco-system was an important

s t e p .

“I am votary of ‘Blue

Revolution’ where there is

protection and prosperity of

island nations and proper use of

their oceanic resources under

the b lue sk ies , ” he sa id .

Noting that India sees the world as

one, he said the globe is connected

and dependant on each other. “Our

international partnerships need to be

centred on progress of humanity,” he

s a i d .

Referring to the Sustainable

Development Goals 2030 adopted by

the UNGA today, the Prime Minister

said much of India’s development

agenda is mirrored in it.

He listed the programmes and

schemes rolled out by his government

for financial inclusion, poverty

alleviation, healthcare, education and

women empowerment and said “Our

national plans to ensure sustainable

development are purposeful and

a m b i t i o u s ” .

He said eradication of poverty must

remain the biggest responsibility as

without it the world peace, just

systems and sustainable development

cannot be possible.

Modi said his government is working

in a “mission mode” to ensure financial

inclusion in set timeframe.


“We are working on financial inclusion in a very big way,” Modi

said and mentioned the programmes like Jandhan bank accounts

a n d p e n s i o n s c h e m e s l a u n c h e d b y h i s g o v e r n m e n t .

He said world focusses only on two sectors — public sector and

private sector — while talking about development but India is

giving importance to the third sector — personal sector — as

p a r t o f i t s e f f o r t t o w a r d s e c o n o m i c d e v e l o p m e n t .

By looking at the ‘personal sector’, he said India is focussing on individual

enterprise, innovation, micro-finance and a new ‘start-up’ movement.

He said his government was also working towards making agriculture more

productive and helping farmers suffering from natural adversities.

“Since we attained freedom, we have focussed on ending poverty. Education

and skill development are priorities for us... The world must be free from poverty

and development must be sustainable,” he said.

AP govt recommends RamojiRao for Padma award

Hyderabad: Andhra

Pradesh government has

recommended the name

of media baron Ramoji

Rao for the prestigious

Padma Vibhushan award

this year.

The state government onMonday has sent thenames of 30 persons tothe Union home ministry


which will examine and announce the final list by November. The list includesmedia baron Ramoji Rao, Rajahmundry MP, actor M Murali Mohan and TeluguMovie Artistes’ Association president, actor Rajendra Prasad, Classical dancerAnanda Sankar, philosopher Chaganti Koteswara Rao, Veturi SundaraRamamurthy , Vandemataram Srinivas, Venkatagiri weaver Ramanayya,Kuchipudi exponent Pasumarthi Rattaih Sarma, Vedic scholar MadduriVenkateswarayazulu and also Chess player Harika.Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for the year 2016will be announced on the eve of the Republic Day next year.

IS greatest challenge facing international community

United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged that the

dreaded terror group Islamic State poses one of the greatest challenges facing

the international community today and said there is a need to “delink terrorism

from religion”.

During a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan on the sidelines of the UN

General Assembly session, Modi discussed ways to prevent radicalisation of


youth and to counteract extremist

messaging, External Affairs Ministry

spokesman Vikas Swarup said after

the meeting yesterday. “Both leaders

acknowledged that ISIS was one of

the greatest challenges facing the

international community. The Prime

Minister said that there is a need to

delink terrorism from religion,”

Swarup said.

Modi said the only way to combat

international terrorism and the menace

of organisations like IS (also known

as ISIS) was to have a global

r e s p o n s e .

He specially referred to the long

pending proposal of a comprehensive

convention on international terrorism,

saying the time has now come for the

international community to speak on

one voice on this important issue and

adopt this global convention.

Modi and King Abdullah also

discussed the UN Security Council

r e f o r m .

“Prime Minister mentioned that it was

inconceivable that a country as large

as India representing one sixth of

humanity was not in the Security

Council,” he said.

“This was something we have been

agitating for a long time. We want that

the 70th anniversary of the United

Nations to be an occasion for the

international community to step up to

its obligations and reform this very

important body of the United

Nations,” Swarup said.

The King of Jordan said he has fully

supported this and he always

supported India’s aspirations to be a

permanent member of the Security

Council, he said, adding that Jordan

is a very important country in a very

important region from India’s point of

v i e w .

During the meeting, the Prime Minister

commended King Abdullah for the

strong leadership that he has shown

in the fight against international

t e r r o r i s m .

He also thanked the King for the

support that Jordan had provided

when Indian citizens were trapped in

Iraq and Syria and have to be

e v a c u a t e d .

King Abdullah said he valued India

as a partner and wanted to increase

the economic and security co-

operation that Jordan has with India,

Swarup added.


Count on India’s leadership’in South Asia, UN chief to Modi

United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met UN chiefBan Ki-moon who said he “counted on India’s leadership” in South Asia,at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) summit here marking theworld body’s landmark 70th anniversary session. Modi and the UNSecretary-General discussed sustainable development, Security Councilreform and UN peacekeeping operations ahead of the Prime Minister’s

speech at the summit. With India among the countries providing the

highest number of peacekeeping troops, the Prime Minister said nations

sending their soldiers must have a say in peacekeeping missions.

Calling for Security Council reforms, Modi had recently written to Ban

for the “need to rethink how the multilateral system can be made more

inclusive, more effective and, ultimately, better fit for the purpose it

was conceived”. “The United Nations must be made more effective for

dealing with the new security challenges,” he had said.


The two leaders also had detailed discussions on climate change. Modi

said currently there is a huge trust deficit among developed and

developing nations as he stressed on the positive aspect of climate

change. There was a broad exchange of views on the current political

situation in Nepal and Sri Lanka with Ban saying that he counted on

India’s leadership in the region. “Discussing development @UN. @secgen

Ban Ki Moon calls on PM @narendramodi before he speaks at UN SDG

Summit,” MEA spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted. The UN adopted an

ambitious agenda aiming to tackle global challenges like poverty and

hunger over the next 15 years.

The SDGs or global goals, including assuring gender equality and building

a life of dignity for all, were adopted as global leaders gathered at the

UN headquarters for the world body’s historic 70th anniversary session.

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the new development

agenda after years of intense negotiations.

NABARD To Aid And Support

Mud Crab Cultivation In AndhraThe mud crab, also known as mangrove crab that is heavily cultivated in the

coastal regions will now see a new direction. National Bank for Agriculture

and Rural Development (NABARD) has recently completed a feasibility study

in order to introduce the crab rearing in the brackish water ponds of Krishna

district. This is a part of Marine Products Export Development Authority’s

(MPEDA) big initiative to promote mud crabs.

This exercise was undertaken as part of the project proposed to improve the

livelihood options for farmers engaged in aquaculture in the district

and NABARD will extend financial assistance. The project mainly aims at

making crab cultivation in aqua ponds viable as these species are available

only in mangrove forest and survives in brackish waters. Promotion of


mangrove crab cultivation and Asian Seabass variety are a few areas of project

worth Rs. 2 crore, as per the sources.

Several trained members of NABARD, such as Sneha, an NGO are working

on aquaculture, in the areas of cultivation methods and other marketing

strategies at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), Pondicherry

since July. “The RGCA experts have trained us in technical aspects such as

feeding, site selection, and growth monitoring and marketing strategies and

other cultivation aspects of crab culture in brackishwater ponds,” said Sneha

Director M. Nageswara Rao, while speaking to a leading newspaper daily.

On the other hand, the Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture,

Chennai, has demonstrated success in cultivation of mud crab by involving

Yanadi tribes in brackish water ponds located in the mangrove forest in

Nagayalanka. According to the CIBA experts, Sylla seretta is being exported

to South East Asian countries from Chennai and the exports fetch as much as

Rs. 1,200 a kg in domestic market in Indian cities as well.

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AP grameen bank opens special

cell for retail, SME loans in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (APGVB) has opened

an exclusive cell for extending loans to retail, small, and

me d i u m e n t e r p r i s e s i n Vi s a k h a p a t n a m.

The cell was authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to cater to the

financial needs of SMEs and personal segments, V Narasi Reddy,

Chairman, APGVB, said in a release.

APGVB has 254 branches

in Visakhapatnam,

Vizianagaram and

Srikakulam districts, with

31 branches located in the

Greater Visakha Municipal

Corporation. Its credit

portfolio is predominantly

comprised of agriculture

and self-help groups.

APGVB has a business of

Rs. 18,000 crore with loans

constituting 50 per cent.


VCB DECLARES 15 PER CENT DIVIDEND

The Visakhapatnam Cooperative Bank Limited VCB has declared 15 per

cent dividend to its shareholders at its 100th annual general meeting at Dr.

B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan here on Sunday. Presiding over the meeting, VCB

Chairman Chalasani Raghavendra Rao said that the bank had a share capital

of Rs.116.47 crore and 53,733 shareholders during the last financial year.

The deposits of the bank stood at Rs.2,108.36 crore and advances were

Rs.1,433.12 crore during the last financial year. The deposits of the bank,

which were Rs.1,905.85 crore by the end of March 2014 grew by

Rs.202.32 crore and advances grew by Rs.168.99 crore during the last

financial year. The bank has 35 branches. Another eight branches would be

added during the present financial year in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada,

Guntur, Kurnool, Kadapa, Hyderabad, and Elamanchili. Emeritus Chairman

of the bank Manam Anjaneyulu said that cooperative urban banks had

increased their market share during the last one decade and, in some cases,


they were doing even better than commercial banks. He underlined the

need to extend banking services to the rural areas to reduce dependency

on money lenders. Bank vice-chairmen Gudivada Bhaskara Rao and M.

Raghava Rao, and directors were present.

CREDAI SEEKS DEDICATED SAND REACHES FOR VIZAG

Builders in the district have sought specific steps to address the problem

arising out of lack of river beds. Dedicated reaches should be allotted in

the neighbouring East Godavari and Srikakulam districts to meet the huge

requirement in and around Visakhapatnam, CREDAI Visakhapatnam

chapter chairman K Ramakrishna Rao and National Executive member B.

Raja Srinivas told reporters here on Sunday. To press for a resolution if

the stalemate continued, a joint action committee was formed. CREDAI

vice-president Peela Koteswara Rao, honorary secretary B. Srinivasa

Rao, Executive Committee member of the Vizagpatam Chamber of

Commerce and Industry M.V. Prabhakar, Padala Ramana of the AP

Building and Construction Workers’ Union, Veera Reddy of the

Contractors’ Associations of GVMC and VUDA, and M. Venkataramana

of the Quarry Lorry Owners’ Association were present.

NORTH ANDHRA POISED TO BECOME A PHARMA HUB With

land getting exhausted at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City JNPC and the

government planning to set up another pharma city at Atchutapuram and

allot land to locate the campus of Pharmaceutical Export Council of India

Pharexcil near JNPC, North Andhra is poised to become a global

destination for pharma investments. Ramky has given land to about 100

units at the 2,400acre JNPC at Parawada and half of them have already

started production. JNPC has recorded a turnover of Rs.7,000 crore.


APIIC has decided in-principle to allot 10 acres adjoining JNPC for the

EXPLOITATION OF CONTRACT WORKERS

IN DOCKYARD DECRIED

The All India Defence Employees Federation AIDEF has demanded that the

Centre pay either Rs.500 per day or Rs.15,000 per month as minimum

wage for contract workers of Naval Dockyard. The largest Naval Dockyard

in Asia Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam employs 15,000 employees and, of

them, 10,000 are contract workers. These workers are paid meagre wages

and have no parity with their regular counterparts, according to AIDEF

president S.N. Pathak and general secretary C. Srikumar. Addressing a

media conference here on Sunday, they termed this as nothing but

exploitation of the workers. The top leaders of the AIDEF are here to meet

employees working in various Defence units and mobilise their support for

the indefinite strike, the date for which is yet to be finalised. They said that

Central Government employees in the country were preparing for another

major showdown with the Centre for its “anti-labour” and “privatisation”

policies. Though the September 2 general strike was a huge success, the

government was still pursuing “anti-labour” policies, they said, and added

that the AIDEF would continue the struggle. They said that the government

had issued licence to over 144 corporates for Defence production. Allowing

the private sector into Defence production was a threat to the security of the

nation, they said. The AIDEF, which represents 424 affiliated unions in the

country, was also fighting against 49 per cent FDI in Defence. Mr. Pathak

said that there was consensus among most Central Government employees

to launch an indefinite strike. Railway employees were up in arms against the

proposal to privatise the sector. Mr. Srikumar said that the AIDEF

represented four lakh Defence civilian employees of 41 ordinance factories

in the country. He alleged that of the government was planning to privatise


42 of the 52 Defence labs in the country. He said that the VII Pay

Commission Report was due and once that was released, the future course

of action would be decided. ENC Civil Employees’ Union general secretary

J. Atchuta Rao was present. Out of 15,000 employees in the Vizag unit,

10,000 are working on contract basis, say AIDEF leaders

VAREVAH ITS HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS

A list of innovative preparations loaded with nutrition such as bottle gourd

and carrot cutlet, crispies made of oats, chicken kobbari pulusu , treshar

bags a deep fried snack, kakarakaya pallila stuffing curry, and munchu

boorelu were brought out by over 200 women who made their way to take

part in Vantinti Maharani of Visakhapatnam contest held on Sunday. The

platform gave an opportunity for women to dish out a variety of traditional

delicacies from recipes passed on to them either by their mothers or mothers

in law. Soon, the venue turned into an interactive session as celebrity chefs

Sanjay Thumma and his wife Ragini, popular on Zee Telugu channel culinary

show Varevah , made their presence felt not just by interacting with the

participants but also sharing their unforgettable experiences in the culinary

world. “Cooking in a well-defined studio at times makes me feel bored. This

kind of lively show offers me the much-required break to get recharged and

provides a better scope for exchanging innovative methods of cooking,” said

Mr. Sanjay. Before donning the role of a judge at the contest organised by

Naturralle Refined Sunflower Oil, a product of Saraiwwalla Aggrr Refineries

Limited (SARL), he demonstrated how ‘ agakarakaya fry’ can be prepared

in an instant. Objective Explaining the objective of the contest being

conducted across the State and Telangana, brand manager of SARL

Balasubramanyam says, “Apart from providing a common platform for

homemakers to showcase their culinary skills, the focus is more on

promoting healthy cooking concepts.” The title ‘Vantinti Maharani of


Visakhapatnam’ was awarded to Saira Bhanu for bringing out a three-

layered dessert ‘chicken delight’. “The first layer is made of hibiscus jelly,

the second one comprises pheni dipped in homemade grape juice and the

third layer contains chicken halwa. The trick lies in arranging these three

layers in a wine glass,” explained the winner of the contest. V. Nirmala and

Sudha Rani were the other contestants who won the first and second

runner-up titles for dishing out coconut bread rolls and ginni boorelu . This

kind of lively show provides a better scope for exchanging innovative

methods of cooking Sanjay Thumma Celebrity chef

WHERE ART IS STILL CONVENTIONAL

The art scene in Bangladesh is not very developed, the artists use

conventional medium like paper and canvas. They are yet to be exposed

to new media, city based artist Ravi Kattakuri has said. Recalling his

experience at the five day art camp organised as part of SM Sultan

Festival at Narail in Bangladesh, the artist said that art scene was mostly

concentrated in Bangladesh capital city Dhaka and there was little

exposure for artists in that country. Ravi, who was invited by the Sheik

Mohammed Sultan Shishu Charu O Karukola Foundation and Bengal

Foundation as part of a 16-artist group from Bangladesh, India and

Germany to participate in the annual SM Sultan Festival, said it was a

learning experience. SM Sultan was a world renowned painter who lived

in the small town of Narail on the banks of river Chitra. The art camp

conducted from August 25 to 30 was a part of the cultural festival that

included some classical dance performances and other cultural

performances. “The organisers of cultural events have a lot to learn from

such events, art is not only an integral part of such festivals but also the

most important component,” Ravi said comparing the scenario here where

art is not perceived as a part of the cultural festivals. Boat race “Our visit


timed with the annual boat race on the river. People from neighbouring

villages too descended on the place to witness the event. The crowd who

lined up on the river banks enthusiastically encouraged the rowers, and it

was a wonderful sight to see,” Ravi recalled. “All through the five-day

camp art enthusiasts thronged the venue and they were very curious about

the medium we had used in our works and wanted to know why we had

selected the colours. Their enthusiasm was infectious. After some time the

organisers restricted their entry to give us some time to do our work,” he

said.

WELLNESS INDUSTRY GROWING FAST

Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Guntur capital region have bright scope

for promotion of wellness industry with the State governments New

Tourism Policy reiterating the resolve to develop the areas into tourist hubs,

according to Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council Chairperson

Vandana Luthra. Ms. Luthra, founder of VLCC group, told The Hindu that

with phenomenal rise in awareness on beauty and wellness, the craving to

look young, slim and healthy and impact of social media, the importance of

wellness sector was growing. As India has emerged as the third biggest

country with obese people after the United States and China, the need to

further popularise on how to stay fit assumes importance. She said “beauty

and wellness area is not only restricted to the rich. With EMI option,

counselling and availability of chemical-free products, everyone can go for

consultation and treatment.” Ms. Luthra said wellness industry was

growing fast at 20 to 22 per cent year-on-year. The industry is worth

Rs.70,000 crore. The Government of India under skill development

programme wants to create one lakh trained people in the sector. Asked to

comment on allegations of questionable practices by some people in


wellness and spa centres, she said Confederation of Indian Industry under the

initiative of National Skill Development Corporation decided to issue

certification to beauty and wellness centres as part of regulation. 300 centres

Commenting on success story of VLCC after setting up as a small centre 26

years ago, she said they already have 300 plus centres across the country.

They are looking at increasing their presence abroad. Ms. Luthra said they

had plans to set up a campus with deemed university centre at NOIDA to

impart short and long-term courses in beauty and wellness business. Stating

that the industry had been providing employment to several thousand

unemployed youth, she said the government as well as the industry had now

realised the growing need to create trained manpower to render better

service to the clients.

HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN NEXT THREE DAYS

A woman was reported missing in the flood waters after a culvert was

washed away due to heavy rain in the district during the past few days.

Culverts and bridges were damaged near Kodapalli village of G. Madugula

mandal and at Chodavaram and Narsipatnam in the district. Reservoirs in the

district were brimming with water. Heavy rain would occur at isolated places

in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West

Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts Andhra Pradesh during the next three

days, according to the IMD website. The south west monsoon has been

active over coastal Andhra Pradesh. The low pressure area over west central

and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off south Odisha and north AP coast

persists. Rain occurred at many places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and at

isolated places over Rayalaseema. The chief amounts of rainfall (recorded in

cm) in coastal AP during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Sunday are:

Avanigadda (Krishna) 11, Ambajipeta ( East Godavari) 9, Merakamudidam

(Vizianagaram) 9, Narsipatnam (Visakhapatnam) 8, Chintapalle


(Visakhapatnam) 7, Paderu (Visakhapatnam) 6, Narsapuram (West Godavari)

6, Owk (Kurnool) 5, Vuyyuru (Krishna), Kalingapatnam (Srikakulam),

Komarada (Vizianagaram), Garividi (Vizianagaram), Ranasthalam

(Srikakulam), and Cheepurupalle (Vizianagaram) 4 each, Yelamanchili

(Visakhapatnam), Therlam (Vizianagaram), Rajahmundry (East Godavari),

Machilipatnam (Krishna), Tanuku (West Godavari), Gantyada (Vizianagaram),

Mangalagiri (Guntur), Amalapuram (East Godavari), and Peddapuram (East

Godavari) 3 each. Bhimadole (West Godavari), Peddapuram (East Godavari),

Vepada (Vizianagaram), Ichchapuram (Srikakulam), Srungavarapukota

(Vizianagaram), Eluru (West Godavari), Repalle (Guntur), Sompeta

(Srikakulam), Visakhapatnam, Prathipadu (East Godavari), Tiruvuru

(Krishna), Gudivada (Krishna), Araku Valley (Visakhapatnam), Ardhaveedu

(Prakasam), Bheemunipatnam (Visakhapatnam), Vizianagaram, Palakonda

(Srikakulam), Tuni (East Godavari) and Gajapathinagaram (Vizianagaram) 2

each.

DOG STERILISATION A TALL ORDER FOR GVMC

With the shocking incident of a toddler getting mauled to death by stray dogs,

the GVMC plans to sterilise 30,000 dogs in the next three months by roping in

the Animal Husbandry Department. However, compared to the present pace,

it is a tall order. As of now, on an average, the GVMC at its shelter at Arilova

is carrying out 15 to 20 surgeries and an NGO about 20. Of the one lakh

stray dog population the city has, 70,000 have so far been covered under the

animal birth control (ABC) programme. ABC programme To meet the stiff

target of sterilising 30,000 dogs in three months, a whopping 330 operations

have to be performed every day. At least seven shelters will be opened at the

veterinary dispensaries of the State Government in the city to take up the

sterilisation under the ABC programme. Veterinary assistant surgeons, along

with a member of an NGO recognised by the Animal Welfare Board, would

also identify ferocious dogs that could be put to sleep using a standard


operating procedure. The GVMC officials will address a formal letter to the

surgeries are planned to be performed, say sources. Drive continues The

drive to catch stray dogs continued for the second day. On Sunday, from

the Submarine Museum to NTR Statue and from there to Harbour Park

and Siripuram, a total of 16 were caught. On Saturday, the 20 dogs caught

were handed over to the NGO as the GVMC shelter was full. Four of the

dogs were not sterilised. The civic body plans to sterilise 30,000 strays in

the next three months by roping in Animal Husbandry Dept.

SPECIAL PACKAGE WILL NOT SERVE ANY PURPOSE

Special category status is what Andhra Pradesh is needed and special

package being brought into light now will not serve the purpose of the State

which is facing severe financial crunch and needs a lot of support, YSRC

MP Y.V. Subba Reddy said here on Monday. Chief Minister N.

Chandrababu Naidu is not demanding the Centre to accord the special

status due to his selfish ends, he said. On Tuesday YSRC chief Jaganmohan

Reddy would interact with city students and unemployed youth at the Port

Kalavani auditorium from 10 a.m. on the benefits AP with special category

status.

MOU FOR MAKING JAGGERY POWDER

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University has signed a MoU with two

private industrial units, providing them the technology required to make

jaggery powder. University Vice Chancellor K. Padma Raju and Director,

Research, K. Raja Reddy, signed the MoU with representatives of

Chakravarthi Agri Foods of Tirupati and KVL Bio Products of Hyderabad


at Anakapalle Regional Agriculture Research Station on Monday.

ANGRAU ties up with two private industrial units to make the product

MILITARY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND

INDIA SIGNIFICANT

The inaugural edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise between

India and Australia AUSINDEX 15 concluded here on Monday. The

activity brought together ships and aircraft from both countries to

strengthen Defence cooperation under the Framework for Security

Cooperation announced by the Prime Ministers of Australia and India in

2014. “The professionalism displayed by all the units involved has been

most impressive. The personal interaction between the two navies and

our RAAF P3 crew has also been excellent,” Australia’s Defence

Adviser in India Sheldon Williams said at the end of the exercise. “At

the closing ceremony, all the Commanding Officers of the participating

ships agreed that the exercise objectives have been successfully

achieved. This exercise has delivered real benefits for both our

countries, enabling the two navies to practise their seamanship and

operational skills. We look forward to hosting the next exercise in

Australia in 2017,” he added. Australia’s Head Navy Capability Rear

Admiral Jonathan Mead, who was here for part of the exercise, said the

relationship between the two militaries was strategically significant.

“India remains one of Australia’s key security partners in the Indian

Ocean and Asia-Pacific,” Rear Admiral Mead said in a statement.

Inaugural edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise concludes

DRIVE AGAINST LAYOUTS CONTINUES

VUDAs drive against unauthorised layouts in its purview continued on

Monday. The structures formed as part of development in the following


layouts were destroyed seven acre layout in Survey No. 28 and 29 at

Lankelapalem in Anakapalle mandal; seven acres in Survey No. 209, 10

acres in Survey No. 202, 15 acres in Survey Nos. 169, 170, and 181, three

acres in Survey No. 178, 3.2 acres in Survey No. 157, 12.3 acres in Survey

Nos. 272, 275, and 276 (all at Saripalli in Pendurti mandal); 10 acres in

Survey Nos. 205/p, 206/p, 207/p, and 5.4 acres in Survey Nos. 220/p and

221/p of Peda Tadiwada in Denkada mandal of Vizianagaram district; 6.3

acres in Survey Nos. 154 and 155/p, and seven acres in Survey Nos. 196,

197 and 211 of Ragolu in Srikakulam mandal. VUDA V-C T. Baburao

Naidu cautioned people against buying plots in these layouts.

NORMAL BUT LATE, MONSOON LEAVES FARMERS

DISAPPOINTED

Though aggregate figures would say Andhra Pradesh has received normal

rainfall, belying the deficit monsoon forecast by the India Meteorological

Department IMD back in June, farmers have little cause for cheer during this

kharif season. Unevenly distributed heavy rains, which occurred long after

the sowing period, would be of little use to kharif farmers while, however,

serving to bring up the groundwater table. The district rainfall figures are

averages for the whole district and do not reflect the reality that it was

excess in some pockets and deficit in some others. The India Meteorological

Department (IMD) classifies a rainfall departure of 19 per cent either way as

normal. “The isolated heavy rains, which have lashed the two Telugu states in

recent days, have been of little use to kharif farmers. They did not occur

when they were needed. Had they occurred in June, crop yields would have

been high,” said S.S.V.S. Ramakrishna, professor in the Department of

Meteorology and Oceanography of Andhra University. East Godavari,

Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram districts received excess rain this season,


while Guntur, Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam, Srikakulam, West Godavari,

Anantapur, Chittor, and Kadapa received normal rainfall. Kurnool has

been the only deficit district so far (till September 16), according to the

IMD website. In coastal AP, Visakhapatnam district, with 46 per cent

above normal rainfall, topped the list. The met sub-division as a whole has

so far received 19 per cent above normal rainfall. In the Rayalaseema met

sub-division, Anantapur recorded 17 per cent above normal rainfall and

the sub-division as a whole received 3 per cent below normal rainfall. Met

scientists said the State can expect rains for an additional one week to 10

days. “But then, if we get gales and heavy rains during the cyclone season,

standing crops would be damaged,” Prof. Ramakrishna said. Though the

southwest monsoon normally ends on September 30, the actual

withdrawal of the monsoon would be around October 12. Any rain

received after October 1 is classified as post-monsoon rain. Though the

rainfall was ‘deficit’ for the whole of India, coastal AP received good

rainfall, but not Rayalaseema, according to Director of the Cyclone

Warning Centre K. Ramachandra Rao. Unevenly distributed heavy rains,

which occurred long after the sowing period, would be of little use to

kharif farmers

CRICKET LOVERS RECALL DALMIYAS SERVICES The late

Jagmohan Dalmiya had a special consideration for the ACA and VDCA

and thanks to him, during his earlier tenure as BCCI president, the

ultramodern ACA VDCA stadium could be constructed without any

problem, the VDCA and cricket lovers recalled. Dalmiya had passed

away in Kolkota on Sunday night. It was during the working committee

meeting of BCCI held here during 1986 that Dalmiya had announced a

fund for construction of the stadium and VDCA and ACA started the work

in right earnest, VDCA general secretary K. Parthasaradhi, who was

earlier treasurer of ACA and convenor of the stadium construction


committee P.R. Narayanaswami remembered, while paying rich tributes to

Dalmiya. Life member of ACA and veteran journalist and commentator A.

Prasanna Kumar paid tributes to Dalmiya and recalled his

administrative capabilities. Mr. Narayanaswami said the BCCI

president visited the stadium site and directed the then architect of

the stadium to draw suitable plans to ensure that the spectators

dispersed within 10 minutes after the match ended. Dalmiya had

inaugurated the pavilion block of the stadium during April 2001 in

the presence of the then president of ACA D.V. Subba Rao and

secretary N. Venkata Rao, who played a significant role in making

the stadium a reality, and others. Mr. Parthasaradhi said Dalmiya

was a legend and no one could replace him. He had done so much

for VDCA and ACA when the fund position was not good. Not just

Dalmiya but the Cricket Association of Bengal supported VDCA

and ACA. He recalled Dalmiya along with his wife and office-

bearers of CAB visiting Visakhapatnam for the India-Pakistan ODI

during 2005. The late Dalmiya during his previous tenure had taken

steps that totally changed the face of cricket in India and later all

over the world and made BCCI one of the richest sports bodies in

the world. Pension introduced He had introduced pensions for the

former Test cricketers and umpire to start with and later on the

BCCI extended the support to Ranji trophy players and umpires

and also extending medical reimbursement facility and pension to

the player’s wife after his death, which was a great help for the

players who need a lot of support in their late age, Mr.

Parthasaradhi said. AU honorary degree It may be recalled that

Dalmiya received an honorary D.Litt. from Andhra University

during its convocation on August 22, 1997. President the

Visakhapatnam Cricket Club N. Subramanyam and secretary N.

Suwacha Raj also condoled the death of Dalmiya. Dalimiya had


done so much for VDCA and ACA when the fund position was not

good K. Parthasaradhi VDCA general secretary

PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT TO GIVE A FILLIP TO INDUSTRIAL

GROWTH

Many are expected to sign MoUs with the Andhra Pradesh Government to

avail investment opportunities in the State with the Confederation of Indian

Industry CII deciding to organise its flagship international investors meet

named Partnership Summit here in January. CII is holding the event in

partnership with the State Government and the support of the Department of

Industrial Policy and Promotion Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Officials have not yet finalised the dates and venue of the summit. As per the

directions of the Chief Minister, it will be hosted at the convention centre

being built by Andhra University on the Beach Road if the construction is

completed by then. Otherwise, official may opt for Hotel Novotel. CII-Delhi

is coordinating the arrangements for the event — the first being held post-

bifurcation. Industry sources say that 1,200 to 1,500 delegates are expected

to attend, and over 40 per cent of them will be from abroad. The New

Industrial Policy and mission documents unveiled by the State Government

and the thrust being attached to ‘Make in AP’ campaign are likely to get

prime focus during the deliberations.

EXPLOITATION OF CONTRACT WORKERS IN DOCKYARD

DECRIED

The All India Defence Employees Federation AIDEF has demanded that the

Centre pay either Rs.500 per day or Rs.15,000 per month as minimum

wage for contract workers of Naval Dockyard. The largest Naval Dockyard

in Asia Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam employs 15,000 employees and, of


them, 10,000 are contract workers. These workers are paid meagre wages

and have no parity with their regular counterparts, according to AIDEF the

country. He said that the VII Pay Commission Report was due and once that

was released, the future course of action would be decided. ENC Civil

Employees’ Union general secretary J. Atchuta Rao was present. Out of

15,000 employees in the Vizag unit, 10,000 are working on contract basis,

say AIDEF leaders

VAREVAH ITS HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS A list of innovative

preparations loaded with nutrition such as bottle gourd and carrot cutlet,

crispies made of oats, chicken kobbari pulusu , treshar bags a deep fried

snack, kakarakaya pallila stuffing curry, and munchu boorelu were brought out

by over 200 women who made their way to take part in Vantinti Maharani of

Visakhapatnam contest held on Sunday. The platform gave an opportunity for

women to dish out a variety of traditional delicacies from recipes passed on to

them either by their mothers or mothers in law. Soon, the venue turned into an

interactive session as celebrity chefs Sanjay Thumma and his wife Ragini,

popular on Zee Telugu channel culinary show Varevah , made their presence

felt not just by interacting with the participants but also sharing their

unforgettable experiences in the culinary world. “Cooking in a well-defined

studio at times makes me feel bored. This kind of lively show offers me the

much-required break to get recharged and provides a better scope for

exchanging innovative methods of cooking,” said Mr. Sanjay. Before donning

the role of a judge at the contest organised by Naturralle Refined Sunflower

Oil, a product of Saraiwwalla Aggrr Refineries Limited (SARL), he

demonstrated how ‘ agakarakaya fry’ can be prepared in an instant. Objective

Explaining the objective of the contest being conducted across the State and

Telangana, brand manager of SARL Balasubramanyam says, “Apart from

providing a common platform for homemakers to showcase their culinary

skills, the focus is more on promoting healthy cooking concepts.” The title

‘Vantinti Maharani of Visakhapatnam’ was awarded to Saira Bhanu for


bringing out a three-layered dessert ‘chicken delight’. “The first layer is

made of hibiscus jelly, the second one comprises pheni dipped in

homemade grape juice and the third layer contains chicken halwa. The

trick lies in arranging these three layers in a wine glass,” explained the

winner of the contest. V. Nirmala and Sudha Rani were the other

contestants who won the first and second runner-up titles for dishing out

coconut bread rolls and ginni boorelu . This kind of lively show provides

a better scope for exchanging innovative methods of cooking Sanjay

Thumma Celebrity chef

WHERE ART IS STILL CONVENTIONAL The art scene in

Bangladesh is not very developed, the artists use conventional medium

like paper and canvas. They are yet to be exposed to new media, city

based artist Ravi Kattakuri has said. Recalling his experience at the five

day art camp organised as part of SM Sultan Festival at Narail in

Bangladesh, the artist said that art scene was mostly concentrated in

Bangladesh capital city Dhaka and there was little exposure for artists in

that country. Ravi, who was invited by the Sheik Mohammed Sultan

Shishu Charu O Karukola Foundation and Bengal Foundation as part of

a 16-artist group from Bangladesh, India and Germany to participate in

the annual SM Sultan Festival, said it was a learning experience. SM

Sultan was a world renowned painter who lived in the small town of

Narail on the banks of river Chitra. The art camp conducted from August

25 to 30 was a part of the cultural festival that included some classical

dance performances and other cultural performances. “The organisers of

cultural events have a lot to learn from such events, art is not only an

integral part of such festivals but also the most important component,”

Ravi said comparing the scenario here where art is not perceived as a

part of the cultural festivals. Boat race “Our visit timed with the annual

boat race on the river. People from neighbouring villages too descended


on the place to witness the event. The crowd who lined up on the river

banks enthusiastically encouraged the rowers, and it was a wonderful sight

to see,” Ravi recalled. “All through the five-day camp art enthusiasts

thronged the venue and they were very curious about the medium we had

used in our works and wanted to know why we had selected the colours.

Their enthusiasm was infectious. After some time the organisers restricted

their entry to give us some time to do our work,” he said.

WELLNESS INDUSTRY GROWING FAST Visakhapatnam and

Vijayawada Guntur capital region have bright scope for promotion of

wellness industry with the State governments New Tourism Policy reiterating

the resolve to develop the areas into tourist hubs, according to Beauty and

Wellness Sector Skill Council Chairperson Vandana Luthra. Ms. Luthra,

founder of VLCC group, told The Hindu that with phenomenal rise in

awareness on beauty and wellness, the craving to look young, slim and

healthy and impact of social media, the importance of wellness sector was

growing. As India has emerged as the third biggest country with obese

people after the United States and China, the need to further popularise on

how to stay fit assumes importance. She said “beauty and wellness area is

not only restricted to the rich. With EMI option, counselling and availability

of chemical-free products, everyone can go for consultation and treatment.”

Ms. Luthra said wellness industry was growing fast at 20 to 22 per cent

year-on-year. The industry is worth Rs.70,000 crore. The Government of

India under skill development programme wants to create one lakh trained

people in the sector. Asked to comment on allegations of questionable

practices by some people in wellness and spa centres, she said

Confederation of Indian Industry under the initiative of National Skill

Development Corporation decided to issue certification to beauty and

wellness centres as part of regulation. 300 centres Commenting on success

story of VLCC after setting up as a small centre 26 years ago, she said they

already have 300 plus centres across the country. They are looking at


increasing their presence abroad. Ms. Luthra said they had plans to set up a

campus with deemed university centre at NOIDA to impart short and long-

term courses in beauty and wellness business. Stating that the industry had

been providing employment to several thousand unemployed youth, she

said the government as well as the industry had now realised the growing

need to create trained manpower to render better service to the clients.

HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN NEXT THREE DAYS A woman was

reported missing in the flood waters after a culvert was washed away due

to heavy rain in the district during the past few days. Culverts and bridges

were damaged near Kodapalli village of G. Madugula mandal and at

Chodavaram and Narsipatnam in the district. Reservoirs in the district were

brimming with water. Heavy rain would occur at isolated places in

Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari,

Krishna and Guntur districts Andhra Pradesh during the next three days,

according to the IMD website. The south west monsoon has been active

over coastal Andhra Pradesh. The low pressure area over west central and

adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off south Odisha and north AP coast

persists. Rain occurred at many places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and at

isolated places over Rayalaseema. The chief amounts of rainfall (recorded

in cm) in coastal AP during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Sunday

are: Avanigadda (Krishna) 11, Ambajipeta ( East Godavari) 9,

Merakamudidam (Vizianagaram) 9, Narsipatnam (Visakhapatnam) 8,

Chintapalle (Visakhapatnam) 7, Paderu (Visakhapatnam) 6, Narsapuram

(West Godavari) 6, Owk (Kurnool) 5, Vuyyuru (Krishna), Kalingapatnam

(Srikakulam), Komarada (Vizianagaram), Garividi (Vizianagaram),

Ranasthalam (Srikakulam), and Cheepurupalle (Vizianagaram) 4 each,

Yelamanchili (Visakhapatnam), Therlam (Vizianagaram), Rajahmundry (East

Godavari), Machilipatnam (Krishna), Tanuku (West Godavari), Gantyada

(Vizianagaram), Mangalagiri (Guntur), Amalapuram (East Godavari), and

Peddapuram (East Godavari) 3 each. Bhimadole (West Godavari),


Peddapuram (East Godavari), Vepada (Vizianagaram), Ichchapuram

(Srikakulam), Srungavarapukota (Vizianagaram), Eluru (West Godavari),

Repalle (Guntur), Sompeta (Srikakulam), Visakhapatnam, Prathipadu (East

Godavari), Tiruvuru (Krishna), Gudivada (Krishna), Araku Valley

(Visakhapatnam), Ardhaveedu (Prakasam), Bheemunipatnam

(Visakhapatnam), Vizianagaram, Palakonda (Srikakulam), Tuni (East

Godavari) and Gajapathinagaram (Vizianagaram) 2 each.

DOG STERILISATION A TALL ORDER FOR GVMC With the

shocking incident of a toddler getting mauled to death by stray dogs, the

GVMC plans to sterilise 30,000 dogs in the next three months by roping in

the Animal Husbandry Department. However, compared to the present

pace, it is a tall order. As of now, on an average, the GVMC at its shelter at

Arilova is carrying out 15 to 20 surgeries and an NGO about 20. Of the one

lakh stray dog population the city has, 70,000 have so far been covered

under the animal birth control (ABC) programme. ABC programme To meet

the stiff target of sterilising 30,000 dogs in three months, a whopping 330

operations have to be performed every day. At least seven shelters will be

opened at the veterinary dispensaries of the State Government in the city to

take up the sterilisation under the ABC programme. Veterinary assistant

surgeons, along with a member of an NGO recognised by the Animal

Welfare Board, would also identify ferocious dogs that could be put to sleep

using a standard operating procedure. The GVMC officials will address a

formal letter to the Animal Husbandry Department to open the shelters and

spare veterinary assistant surgeons for the sterilisation drive. At each of the

centres, 10 to 15 surgeries are planned to be performed, say sources. Drive

continues The drive to catch stray dogs continued for the second day. On

Sunday, from the Submarine Museum to NTR Statue and from there to

Harbour Park and Siripuram, a total of 16 were caught. On Saturday, the 20

dogs caught were handed over to the NGO as the GVMC shelter was full.

Four of the dogs were not sterilised. The civic body plans to sterilise 30,000

strays in the next three months by roping in Animal Husbandry Dept.

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SPECIAL PACKAGE WILL NOT SERVE ANY PURPOSE Special

category status is what Andhra Pradesh is needed and special package being

brought into light now will not serve the purpose of the State which is facing

severe financial crunch and needs a lot of support, YSRC MP Y.V. Subba

Reddy said here on Monday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is not

demanding the Centre to accord the special status due to his selfish ends, he

said. On Tuesday YSRC chief Jaganmohan Reddy would interact with city

students and unemployed youth at the Port Kalavani auditorium from 10

a.m. on the benefits AP with special category status.

MOU FOR MAKING JAGGERY POWDER Acharya N.G. Ranga

Agricultural University has signed a MoU with two private industrial units,

providing them the technology required to make jaggery powder. University

Vice Chancellor K. Padma Raju and Director, Research, K. Raja Reddy,

signed the MoU with representatives of Chakravarthi Agri Foods of Tirupati

and KVL Bio Products of Hyderabad at Anakapalle Regional Agriculture

Research Station on Monday. ANGRAU ties up with two private industrial

units to make the product

MILITARY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND

INDIA SIGNIFICANT The inaugural edition of the biennial bilateral

maritime exercise between India and Australia AUSINDEX 15 concluded

here on Monday. The activity brought together ships and aircraft from both

countries to strengthen Defence cooperation under the Framework for

Security Cooperation announced by the Prime Ministers of Australia and

India in 2014. “The professionalism displayed by all the units involved has

been most impressive. The personal interaction between the two navies and

our RAAF P3 crew has also been excellent,” Australia’s Defence Adviser in

India Sheldon Williams said at the end of the exercise. “At the closing

ceremony, all the Commanding Officers of the participating ships agreed that

the exercise objectives have been successfully achieved. This exercise has

delivered real benefits for both our countries, enabling the two navies to

practise their seamanship and operational skills. We look forward to hosting


the next exercise in Australia in 2017,” he added. Australia’s Head Navy

Capability Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead, who was here for part of the

exercise, said the relationship between the two militaries was strategically

significant. “India remains one of Australia’s key security partners in the

Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific,” Rear Admiral Mead said in a statement.

Inaugural edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise concludes

DRIVE AGAINST LAYOUTS CONTINUES VUDAs drive against

unauthorised layouts in its purview continued on Monday. The structures

formed as part of development in the following layouts were destroyed

seven acre layout in Survey No. 28 and 29 at Lankelapalem in Anakapalle

mandal; seven acres in Survey No. 209, 10 acres in Survey No. 202, 15

acres in Survey Nos. 169, 170, and 181, three acres in Survey No. 178,

3.2 acres in Survey No. 157, 12.3 acres in Survey Nos. 272, 275, and

276 (all at Saripalli in Pendurti mandal); 10 acres in Survey Nos. 205/p,

206/p, 207/p, and 5.4 acres in Survey Nos. 220/p and 221/p of Peda

Tadiwada in Denkada mandal of Vizianagaram district; 6.3 acres in Survey

Nos. 154 and 155/p, and seven acres in Survey Nos. 196, 197 and 211 of

Ragolu in Srikakulam mandal. VUDA V-C T. Baburao Naidu cautioned

people against buying plots in these layouts.

NORMAL BUT LATE, MONSOON LEAVES FARMERS

DISAPPOINTED Though aggregate figures would say Andhra Pradesh

has received normal rainfall, belying the deficit monsoon forecast by the

India Meteorological Department IMD back in June, farmers have little

cause for cheer during this kharif season. Unevenly distributed heavy rains,

which occurred long after the sowing period, would be of little use to kharif

farmers while, however, serving to bring up the groundwater table. The

district rainfall figures are averages for the whole district and do not reflect

the reality that it was excess in some pockets and deficit in some others.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies a rainfall departure

of 19 per cent either way as normal. “The isolated heavy rains, which have


lashed the two Telugu states in recent days, have been of little use to kharif

farmers. They did not occur when they were needed. Had they occurred in

June, crop yields would have been high,” said S.S.V.S. Ramakrishna,

professor in the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography of Andhra

University. East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram districts

received excess rain this season, while Guntur, Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam,

Srikakulam, West Godavari, Anantapur, Chittor, and Kadapa received

normal rainfall. Kurnool has been the only deficit district so far (till September

16), according to the IMD website. In coastal AP, Visakhapatnam district,

with 46 per cent above normal rainfall, topped the list. The met sub-division

as a whole has so far received 19 per cent above normal rainfall. In the

Rayalaseema met sub-division, Anantapur recorded 17 per cent above

normal rainfall and the sub-division as a whole received 3 per cent below

normal rainfall. Met scientists said the State can expect rains for an additional

one week to 10 days. “But then, if we get gales and heavy rains during the

cyclone season, standing crops would be damaged,” Prof. Ramakrishna said.

Though the southwest monsoon normally ends on September 30, the actual

withdrawal of the monsoon would be around October 12. Any rain received

after October 1 is classified as post-monsoon rain. Though the rainfall was

‘deficit’ for the whole of India, coastal AP received good rainfall, but not

Rayalaseema, according to Director of the Cyclone Warning Centre K.

Ramachandra Rao. Unevenly distributed heavy rains, which occurred long

after the sowing period, would be of little use to kharif farmers

CRICKET LOVERS RECALL DALMIYAS SERVICES The late

Jagmohan Dalmiya had a special consideration for the ACA and VDCA and

thanks to him, during his earlier tenure as BCCI president, the ultramodern

ACA VDCA stadium could be constructed without any problem, the VDCA

and cricket lovers recalled. Dalmiya had passed away in Kolkota on Sunday

night. It was during the working committee meeting of BCCI held here during

1986 that Dalmiya had announced a fund for construction of the stadium and


VDCA and ACA started the work in right earnest, VDCA general secretary

K. Parthasaradhi, who was earlier treasurer of ACA and convenor of the

stadium construction committee P.R. Narayanaswami remembered, while

paying rich tributes to Dalmiya. Life member of ACA and veteran journalist

and commentator A. Prasanna Kumar paid tributes to Dalmiya and recalled

his administrative capabilities. Mr. Narayanaswami said the BCCI president

visited the stadium site and directed the then architect of the stadium to

draw suitable plans to ensure that the spectators dispersed within 10

minutes after the match ended. Dalmiya had inaugurated the pavilion block

of the stadium during April 2001 in the presence of the then president of

ACA D.V. Subba Rao and secretary N. Venkata Rao, who played a

significant role in making the stadium a reality, and others. Mr. Parthasaradhi

said Dalmiya was a legend and no one could replace him. He had done so

much for VDCA and ACA when the fund position was not good. Not just

Dalmiya but the Cricket Association of Bengal supported VDCA and ACA.

He recalled Dalmiya along with his wife and office-bearers of CAB visiting

Visakhapatnam for the India-Pakistan ODI during 2005. The late Dalmiya

during his previous tenure had taken steps that totally changed the face of

cricket in India and later all over the world and made BCCI one of the

richest sports bodies in the world. Pension introduced He had introduced

pensions for the former Test cricketers and umpire to start with and later on

the BCCI extended the support to Ranji trophy players and umpires and

also extending medical reimbursement facility and pension to the player’s

wife after his death, which was a great help for the players who need a lot of

support in their late age, Mr. Parthasaradhi said. AU honorary degree It

may be recalled that Dalmiya received an honorary D.Litt. from Andhra

University during its convocation on August 22, 1997. President the

Visakhapatnam Cricket Club N. Subramanyam and secretary N. Suwacha

Raj also condoled the death of Dalmiya. Dalimiya had done so much for

VDCA and ACA when the fund position was not good K. Parthasaradhi

VDCA general secretary


WORK ON NEW BEACH YET TO PICK UP PACE With most of the

civil works being completed and a storm water drain regularised, the new

beach coming up at Lawsons Bay is now set for development of greenery.

With shoots from tiny shrubs greeting visitors amid the well laid pathway and

mounds of earth on the incomplete parking lot, the beachfront is yet to be

spruced up, readied and opened. Major work of regularising the drain was

completed. Prior to that the entire stretch up to the sea was like a pond.

Work on diverting the sullage from the storm water drain to a sump and

from there to Appu Ghar sewage treatment plant is yet to begin. As a part of

developing the beach, the cremation ground nearby has been given a facelift

and compound wall constructed. Community toilets are being constructed to

check open defecation. Though the work began three years ago, cyclone

Hudhud brought everything to a standstill. Subsequently, officials indicated

that the work would be completed by May 2015. Of the Rs.13 crore of the

estimated cost, so far Rs.10 crore has been spent on the civil works. It is

learnt that at least another Rs. 2 crore is required to ready the beach. The

beach development has been taken up with Visakhapatnam Port Trust

funding 51 per cent cash component payable by it to GVMC. Horticulture

work With ground cover shrubs planted a fortnight ago, the horticulture

work has hardly begun. It is expected to stretch up to November. However,

with the International Fleet Review approaching, the beach is expected to

be ready by then. Of the five acres land on which the beach is being

developed, 2.75 to 3 acres is earmarked for greenery. The execution is

handicapped by lack of a landscaping consultant, it is learnt.

A TRIBUTE TO NAVYS MIGHT Two expeditions of the Eastern Naval

Command of the Indian Navy a Multi Component Expedition and a

mountaineering expedition along with two other Naval expeditions, was

received at Rajpath in New Delhi on Sunday and the members felicitated by

Chief of Naval Staff Robin Dhowan. The mountaineering expedition to Mt.

Kun 7,077 metres, the second highest peak of the Zanskar region of J&K,

to commemorate the golden jubilee of the first successful Indian expedition

4201-10-2015

Hobby India Fortnightly

Able Seaman Entry Level -

Salary $1600-1800/month.

An ordinary seaman comes

on board to learn ship’s

maintenance, painting,

cleaning, knot-making,

watch-standing duties, tying

down the ship, rigging,

lookout responsibilities and

other types of seamanship.

Accountant - Salary $3400-3600/

month.

Prepares balance sheets,

profit and loss statements,

and other financial reports.

Responsibilities also include

analyzing trends, costs,

revenues, financial

commitments, and

obligations incurred to

predict future revenues and

expenses. Reports

organization’s finances to

management, and offers

suggestions about resource

utilization, tax strategies,

and assumptions underlying

budget forecasts. May require

a bachelor’s degree in

accounting and 0-2 years of

experience in the field or in a

related area. Has knowledge

of commonly-used concepts,

practices, and procedures

within a particular field. Relies

on instructions and pre-

established guidelines to

perform the functions of the

job. Works under immediate

supervision. Primary job

functions do not typically

require exercising

independent judgment.

Activity Coordinator -Salary $2000-

2800/month.

Organizes and provides

program content for social

events for an organization or

group of people. Requires a

high school diploma or it’s

equivalent and 2-4 years of

experience in the field or in a

related area. Familiar with

standard concepts, practices,

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and procedures within a

particular field. Relies on

limited experience and

judgment to plan and

accomplish goals. Performs a

variety of tasks. Works under

general supervision;

typically reports to a

supervisor or manager.

Administrative Assistant - Salary

$2400-3200/month.

Performs a variety of

administrative functions.

Schedules appointments,

gives information to callers,

and takes dictation.

Composes memos,

transcribes notes, and

researches and creates

presentations. Generates

reports, handles multiple

projects, and prepares and

monitors invoices and

expense reports. May assist

with compiling and

developing the annual

budget. Requires a high

school diploma with 0-2

years of experience in the

field or in a related area. Has

knowledge of commonly-

used concepts, practices,

and procedures within a

particular field. Relies on

instructions and pre-

established guidelines to

perform the functions of the

job. Works under immediate

supervision.

Aerobic/Fitness Instructor -Salary

$1900-2000/month.

Responsibilities include providing

safe and educational group

exercise classes. Interacts with

exercise class participants to

ensure that exercises are carried

out in a safe and effective

manner. Teaches the class at the

appropriate level for all

participants. Suggests modified

exercises for individuals as

needed. Always starts and ends

class on time.

Assistant Bar Manager - Salary

$2600- 3000/month.

You will be responsible for

managing the day to day

business and develop your

staff through training and

ensure the highest standard

of service which will exceed

the customers expectation. A

knowledge of cocktails and

menu design would be

advantageous, along with

attention to detail and a

proven track record of

achieving financial results.

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Assistant Cabin Steward

Stewardess - Salary $1800-2000/

month.

Cleaning of assigned public

areas and passenger cabins,

passenger laundry requests

as directed by cabin

stewards. No experience

required.

Assistant Casino Manager -


Responsible for daily

operations of the casino.

Performs accounting

functions and manages staff.

Reports to Casino Manager.

Assistant Chief Housekeeper -


Responsible for managing

staff and overseeing

operations. Reports to Chief

Housekeeper.

Assistant Cruise Director - Salary

$2600-2800/month.

Oversees and schedules

Cruise Staff and activities

programs for passengers.

Assistant Food and Beverage

Assistant - Salary $2300-2600/

month.

Generally oversees the entire operation

of the food and beverage department.

Responsibilities include, but are not

limited to restaurants, lounges, and

banquet facilities.

Assistant Head Chef - Salary

$4200-4600/month.

Responsible for all of theoperations of the kitchens.Creates and updates menusto maximize profits andminimize loss. Tests anddevelops recipes. Monitorscustomer satisfaction.Maintains inventory ofkitchen supplies and food.Ensures that food andfacilities meet all

governmental regulations.

Assistant Hotel Manager - Salary

$4200-4500/month.

Ensure that the day-to-dayoperations of their variousdepartments meet thestandards set by the Hotelmanager. Responsible forpersonnel, accounting andoffice administration,marketing and sales,purchasing, security,maintenance, and

recreational facilities.

Assistant Laundry Supervisor -



Manages the daily

operations of a laundry

department. Assigns and

reviews the work of a

laundry employees engaged

in receiving, washing,

ironing, packaging and

delivering laundry to various

departments.

Assistant Pastry Chef- Salary

$1400-1600/month.

Reporting directly to the

Head Pastry Chef. The

Pastry Chefs must have a

minimum of three years

experience in the pastry

field. A degree from a post-

secondary culinary arts

program is preferred.

Assistant Production Manager -


Responsible for ensuring the

production quality of all

shows and public events.

Assistant Salon Manager - Salary

$1600-2400/month.

Oversees staff and

operations of the salon.

Reports to Salon Manager.

Assistant Shop Manager - Salary

$1800-2400/month.

Oversees staff and

operations of the gift shop.

Assistant Shore Excursion

Manager - Salary $2400/3400/

month.

Responsible for organizing

and overseeing shore

excursions at various ports.

Bar Manager - Salary $3000-3800/

month.

Responsible for all bar

department activities

including accounting

functions.

Bar Supervisor - Salary $2400-

2800/month.

Assists Bar manager with

scheduling and daily

operations.

Bar Waiter Waitress - Salary

$1800-3000/month.

Serves beverages to

passengers and reports to

Bar Supervisor.

Bartender - Salary $1800-2800/

month.

Serves beverages in lounges

and on deck.


Bell Boy - Salary $1400-1800/

month.

Responsible for room service

requests. No experience

required.

Bell Captain - Salary $1600-2200/

month.

Schedules and oversees staff

functions. Entry level training

provided.

Busboy - Salary $1200-1400/month.

Responsible for busing tables.

No experience required.

Butcher - Salary $1500-2000/month.

Cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinds

meats, using butcher’s cutlery and

powered equipment, such as electric

grinder and band saw, to portion and

prepare meat in cooking form: Cuts,

trims, and bones carcass sections or

prime cuts, using knives, meat saw,

cleaver, and band saw, to reduce to

cooking cuts, such as roasts, steaks,

chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.

Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for

individual servings. Tends electric

grinder to grind meat. Shapes and ties

roasts. May estimate requirements and

requisition or order meat supply. May

receive, inspect, and store meat upon

delivery. May record quantity of meat

received and issued to cooks.

Cabin Steward Stewardess -


Cleaning of assigned public

areas and passenger cabins,

passenger laundry requests.


Casino Cashier - Salary $1600-

2600/month.

This job consists of receiving and

paying out money and keeping records

of exchange transactions in the

shipboard casino. Persons in this

position will provide customer

assistance through the exchange of

various types of monetary notes, coins,

credit and casino chips and helpful

information. Cashiers are responsible

for smooth, efficient and accurate

monetary exchange. Persons holding

this position are required to maintain

cage security as well as accuracy of

various reports regarding authorization

forms, reconciliation of transactions

and exchange summary reports.

Cashiers must also provide excellent

customer service by assisting and

providing helpful information.

Casino Dealer - Salary $1600-2800/

month.

Running casino games such

as blackjack, roulette and

baccarat.


Casino Manager - Salary $3200-

4200/month.

Responsible for all

operations related to casino

department including

management and

accounting.

Chief Housekeeper - Salary

$3400-4000/month.

Responsible for all

operations of the

housekeeping department.

Cleaner - Salary $900-1600/

month.

Responsible for cleaning

assigned passenger areas.


Comedians - Salary $1600-2800/

month.

Performing live shows,

extensive experience

required.

Computer Systems Hardware

Technician - Salary $3200-4800/

month.

Qualified candidate will have

a high school diploma or

equivalent, relevant work

experience in a computer

repair environment and

must possess a basic

understanding of PC

configurations, operating

systems, major software

titles and current technology.

Computer Technician - Salary

$3200-4800/month.

The job responsibilities can range from

basic PC Technician work to

implementing a network and working

with hubs/routers/switches.

Cosmetologist - Salary $2200-3200/

month.

Provide quality facial & body

treatments, waxing, and

Manicures & Pedicures.

Crew Purser - Salary $1400-2200/

month.

Provide administrative

support for the ship and crew

by processing crew

paperwork and assist with all

crew-related matters.

Cruise Director - Salary $4500-

7000/month.

Responsible for all onboard

entertainment and acts as

master of ceremonies.

Cruise Staff - Salary $1900-2600/

month.


Running passenger activities,

assisting passengers with

luggage and providing

customer service. No

experience required.

Dining Room Manager - Salary

$3200- 4000/month.

Oversees food and beverage

department including

assigning work tasks and

implementing procedures and

training.

Disc Jockey - Salary $1800-2200/

month.

Extensive music background

ranging from various

decades.

Dishwasher- Salary $900-1400/

month.

Washes and stacks dishes.


Doctor - Salary $4600-6200/month.

Provide treatment to

passengers and crew

members. Must have current

license and experience with

various types of medicine

such as emergency, internal

and primary care.

Electrician - Salary $2000-2600/

month.

An Electrician Technician will

be excepted work on electrical

projects and electrical

maintenance with little

supervision. The position

would be expected to install

and maintain high voltage up

480v and low voltage down to

12vdc. The position would also

require the ability to install and

maintain various components

of electrical controls and

automation.

First Cook - Salary $1800-2600/

month.

Ideal background

includes cooking in a hotel/

resort or country club with a

strong focus on guest service.

Responsible for supervising

second and third cooks;

performs culinary duties as set

by chief chef.

Floor Supervisor - Salary $2200-

2600/month.

Responsible for supervising

cabin stewards and ensuring

cleanliness of cabins. Entry

level training provided.

Florist - Salary $1600-2000/month.


Responsible for performing hand and

foot treatments, evaluating clients

needs and recommending appropriate

treatments.

Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/

month.

Compare and review multiple reports to

ensure completeness and accuracy of

the daily transactions processed in the

different outlets

Ensure that manual charges and

adjustments are approved by managers

or supervisors

Ensure that manual transactions have

proper documentation

Run credit card transactions interface

for the multiple properties

Handle guest’s requests as needed

Compare deposit logs to the daily

cashier’s shift reports for accuracy and

completeness

Identify, correct and/or address any

variances found in the process

Maintain management informed of

situations encountered and any

decisions made

Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.

Graduate of an accredited

School of Registered Nursing,

with current licensure;

Ambulatory or Specialty area

experience preferred; CPR

Healthcare Provider

certification mandatory.

Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.

Culinary degree in preferred.

At least five years

experience as a Pastry chef

in a high volume multi outlet

full service operation.

Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.

Strong dimensional design and

technical ability. Responsible for

taking portraits and processing.

Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.

Pool Attendant/Lifeguards -


supervise swimmers

and bathers to prevent

accidents and make

sure they follow safety

regulations

rescue swimmers in

difficulty and provide

first-aid treatment if

required


educate the community

in water safety

place signs or barriers

to warn of dangerous

conditions or areas, and

make sure users are

aware of potential

dangers

caution people

behaving in an unsafe

manner and expel

those who refuse to

cooperate

report incidents to

management or other

authorities

design and implement

emergency procedures

undertake basic water

quality control and

testing procedures

maintain rescue

equipment

care for lost children

perform basic

administrative duties

such as writing reports.

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.

Prepares various food

products for restaurant and

banquet operations, guest

consumption and enjoyment.

Entry level training provided.

Production Manager - Salary

$2400-3200/month.

Oversees production shows

and supervising staff.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.

Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/

month.

Primary Skills: Word; Excel;

Power Point; Multi-line. Entry


Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.

The position reports to the

General Manager and is

accountable for the

operational results for the

shift.

Retail Sales Person - Salary

$1400-2200/month.

Proven sales ability,

computer experience, and

friendly phone personality,

integrity, and enthusiasm

complement your desire for


Responsible for performing hand and

foot treatments, evaluating clients

needs and recommending appropriate

treatments.

Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/

month.

Compare and review multiple reports to

ensure completeness and accuracy of

the daily transactions processed in the

different outlets

Ensure that manual charges and

adjustments are approved by managers

or supervisors

Ensure that manual transactions have

proper documentation

Run credit card transactions interface

for the multiple properties

Handle guest’s requests as needed

Compare deposit logs to the daily

cashier’s shift reports for accuracy and

completeness

Identify, correct and/or address any

variances found in the process

Maintain management informed of

situations encountered and any

decisions made

Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.

Graduate of an accredited

School of Registered Nursing,

with current licensure;

Ambulatory or Specialty area

experience preferred; CPR

Healthcare Provider

certification mandatory.

Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.

Culinary degree in preferred.

At least five years

experience as a Pastry chef

in a high volume multi outlet

full service operation.

Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.

Strong dimensional design and

technical ability. Responsible for

taking portraits and processing.

Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.

Pool Attendant/Lifeguards -


supervise swimmers

and bathers to prevent

accidents and make

sure they follow safety

regulations

rescue swimmers in

difficulty and provide

first-aid treatment if

required


educate the community

in water safety

place signs or barriers

to warn of dangerous

conditions or areas, and

make sure users are

aware of potential

dangers

caution people

behaving in an unsafe

manner and expel

those who refuse to

cooperate

report incidents to

management or other

authorities

design and implement

emergency procedures

undertake basic water

quality control and

testing procedures

maintain rescue

equipment

care for lost children

perform basic

administrative duties

such as writing reports.

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.

Prepares various food

products for restaurant and

banquet operations, guest

consumption and enjoyment.

Entry level training provided.

Production Manager - Salary

$2400-3200/month.

Oversees production shows

and supervising staff.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.

Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/

month.

Primary Skills: Word; Excel;

Power Point; Multi-line. Entry


Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.

The position reports to the

General Manager and is

accountable for the

operational results for the

shift.

Retail Sales Person - Salary

$1400-2200/month.

Proven sales ability,

computer experience, and

friendly phone personality,

integrity, and enthusiasm

complement your desire for


success. Entry level training

provided.

Safety Officer - Salary $2600-3000/

month.

Specialized knowledge of

regulatory and voluntary

standards related

to hospitality safety. Entry


Salon Manager - Salary $2800-

3400/month.

Oversees salon operations

and accounting duties.

Scuba Diving Instructor - Salary

$1800-2400/month.

CPR/First Aid certificate

required.

Second Cook - Salary $1600-2000/

month.

Performs various duties as

set by first cook. Entry level

training provided.

Shore Excursion Manager - Salary

$3000-3600/month.

Oversees shore excursions at

various ports.

Show Dancer - Salary $3000-3600/

month.

Singers/Band - Salary $3200-7000/

month.

Slot Technician - Salary $ 2600-

3400/month.

Responsible for maintenance

and repair of machines.

Sound Light Technician - Salary

$1800-2200/month.

Operates and repairs sound

amplifying systems and

lighting systems used. Entry


Sous Chef - Salary $2200-2500/

month.

Culinary degree and

extensive experience

required. High organization

skills overseeing multiple

banquet event production

and execution.


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

Assistant Salon Manager (manages the day to day operations of thebeauty salon as directed by the salon manager) - beauty salon andmanagerial experience required. Salary range: $2000-2900 U.S. permonth, depending on cruise lines. Possibilities for promotion toSalon Manager.

Beautician - must have one of the following qualifications:CIDESCO, CIBTAC, IHBC, BTEC, CITY AND GUILDS, NVQ’S, ITEC or IA.For applicants applying outside Europe, an International equivalentwill be accepted. Note that a qualification in FACIAL and BODYELECTRICS is essential.

Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - extensive beauty salon experiencerequired. Must have completed a three year hairdressingapprenticeship or full time training course at a certified college. Inaddition, applicants must be fully qualified in both ladies and men’shairdressing. It is also important that hairdressers can cope withboth a busy column and a demanding clientele. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $2200-2900 U.S. per month,depending on gratuities and cruise line. Possibilities for promotionto Assistant Salon Manager.

Massage Therapist - extensive experience required. Must bequalified in Swedish Massage. Any additional qualifications likeAromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki Healing or Sports Therapyis a definite plus. Good English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2600-3600 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities andcruise line.

Cosmetologist - extensive beauty salon experience required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2100-2900 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities and cruise line.

Nail Technician - required to have completed a Nail Techniciantraining course and have at least one year’s full time salonexperience. 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 toMusic, or an aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, ResistanceWeights, 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 EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month,depending the cruise line.

Alternative Instructor - a limited number of positions are availablefor Yoga and Tai Chi instructors.

Casino Manager (oversees entire operations of the casino,accounting,. manages casino staff) - casino and managerialexperience required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2900-3800 U.S. per month, depending on commission.

Assistant Casino Manager (oversees operations of thecasino asdirected by the Casino Manager, accounting procedures) - casinoexperience required, usually begin on board as a croupier. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2400-3100 U.S. permonth, depending on commission. Possibilities for promotion toCasino Manager.

Casino Dealers/Croupiers (roulette, black jack, baccarat) -Experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $1900-2600 U.S. per month, depending on commission andgratuities. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Casino Manager.

Slot Technician, males and females (responsible for themaintenance and repairs of all casino devices and machines) -extensive mechanical and electrical background and/or educationrequired. 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 bythe Casino Manager - entry-level position. Accounting experiencepreferable. Salary range: $1700-1900 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line or concession and tips from casino dealers.

Cruise Director (the cruise director is in charge of all on-boardentertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all thedaily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities andevening shows). Professional entertainment background preferredor 2-5 years on board working your way up from an entry-levelcruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and

strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Languageskills required. Salary range: $3800-7500 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Cruise Director (coordinates the cruise staff personnelactivity schedules, supervise and act as master of ceremonies atspecific passenger activities as directed by the cruise director, andassists in creating the daily programs). Entertainment, recreation,hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2 years on boardworking your way up from an entry-level cruise staffposition. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strongorganizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2100-2700 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cruise Director.


Social Hostess (introduces the captain to passengers at theCaptains Cocktail Party. Conducts social activities. Acts as a masterof ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by thecruise director). Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resortexperience preferred or 1-2 years on board working your way upfrom an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegateresponsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1900-2400 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toCruise Director.

Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingoetc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant CruiseDirector.

Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span thegenerations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night clubexperience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline.

Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,sports) - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to Music, or anaerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance Weights, e.g..BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At least threemonths experience in teaching is required. Instructors are requiredto take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the gymnasium andalso offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing children’s activities) - someexperience with children preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1700-2100 U.S. per month depending onthe cruise line.

Diving Instructor (conducts daily diving and snorkeling programs,maintains equipment ) Diving instructor’s certificate and CPR/FirstAid certificate required. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending on the cruiseline.

Golf Instructor (Operating golf simulator, playing golf withpassengers, 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 theCruise Line guests, staff and port personnel. They must alsopossess the motivation and business acumen to operate our on-board operation in its entirety, from self-promotion, instruction andconducting shore excursions.

Salary range: $1600-3800 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line.

Guest Entertainer (a complete and strong 40-50 minutes self-contained showcatering to a wide diversity of ages required). Salaryrange: $4000-18000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise lineand negotiation..

Lounge Performer (entertain in certain locations on board - pianobar, night club etc. providing their own music and materials) - solidexperience and ability to play a wide diversity of musical stylesrequired. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:$2500-4800 U.S. per month.

Dancer, Singer (main production shows, cabarets) - extensiveexperience in production shows required. Salary range: $1600-2900U.S. per month (cast members to lead performers),depending onthe cruise line.

Musician:

o Show band - extensive professional experience required,excellent sight reading. Salary range: $1700-2700 U.S. permonth, 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: $1700-2400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Pleasesend an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.

Production Manager (responsible for running the production showsand managing the technical staff) - extensive technical andpractical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salaryrange: $2200-3100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Production Manager (assisting in running the productionshows and any activities that require technical assistance) -

extensive technical and practical education and /or hands-onexperience required. Salary range: $1700-2600 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toProduction Manager.

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Sound & Light Technician (assisting in running the production showsand any activities that require technical assistance) - technical andpractical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salaryrange: $1600-1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Production Manager.

Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingoetc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant CruiseDirector.

Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span thegenerations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night clubexperience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline.

Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,sports) - experience required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing children’s activities) -some experience with children preferred. Fluent English Languageskills required. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month dependingon the cruise line.

Buffet Steward / Stewardess (serving meals, drinks, cleaningtables) - No experience required, some experience preferred. BasicEnglish Language knowledge required. Salary range: $900-1300 U.S.per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Strongpossibilities for promotion to Bar Steward, Junior Waiter, AssistantWaiter and Waiter.

Bar Accountant (responsible for accounting procedures of the bardepartment) - accounting background and / or education required.Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. per month.

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

Bar Stewards/ Stewardess (responsible for serving alcoholicbeverages to passengers in lounges and on decks) - Someexperience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary

range: $1400- 2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from

passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Bartender.



Bar Boy / Bar Utility (responsible for cleanliness of lounges and re-stocking bar supplies) - no experience required, entry level position.Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-900U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities).Possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward.

Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining roomassistant waiters, serving meals and drinks) - Some experiencerequired. Fare English Language skills required. Salary range:$1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) frompassengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room AssistantWaiter.

Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining roomwaiters in thefood and beverage service, serve passengers asdirected by the waiter) - Experience required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2100 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities forpromotion to Dining Room Waiter.

Dining Room Waiter (serving passengers, explain the dishes, makerecommendations, supervise assistant waiters assigned to theirtables) - lots of experience and fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2200-3800 U.S. per month, depending ongratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to DiningRoom Head Waiter.

Dining Room Head Waiter (responsible for a certain serving stationin the dining room, supervises all waiters) - lots of restaurant andprior cruise ship experience in related position required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2600-4800 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities from passengers.

Maitre D’/Restaurant Manager - takes care of seatingarrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the diningroom. Under the maitre d’ are the head waiters, and each of themis responsible for several waiters and busboys. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $3400-5200 U.S. per month,

depending on the cruise line and gratuities from passengers.

Executive Chef (responsible for the entire galley staff, foodplanning, quality control) - eight to ten years in subordinateposition on board

and / or hotel and restaurant experience required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Culinary school education required. Salaryrange: $4300-5200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Executive Chef / Sous Chef (responsible for the day today operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with


the food planning, preparation and quality control) - four to five yearsin subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience 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 promotionto Executive Chef.

Chef De Partie (prepares and produced gourmet cuisine and sauces.manages food displays on buffets and in restaurants) - four to fiveyears in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience 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 promotionto Executive Chef.

First Cook (supervises second and third cooks, bakers, pastry cooksand provisions. Food preparation and cooking responsibilities asdirected by the Executive Chef) - two to three years in subordinateposition on board and / or hotel and restaurant experiencerequired. Good English Language skills required. Culinary schooleducation required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to AssistantExecutive Chef.

Second Cook / Third Cook (food preparation and cookingresponsibilities as directed by the First Cook, supervises bakers,pastry cooks, cleaners and provisions) - one or two years insubordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience required. Fare English Language skills required. Culinaryschool education required. Salary range: $1300-1700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toFirst Cook.

Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities asdirected by the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experiencerequired. Culinary school education required. Basic EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion toThird Cook.

Crew Cook /Crew Cook Assistant /Crew Cook Trainee (foodpreparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed bythe First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience required.Culinary school education required. Basic English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on thecruise 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, no


experience required. Very basic English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $500-700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.Possibilities for promotion to Buffet Steward.

Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the entire storage,ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by theExecutive Chef) - food and beverage background essential,knowledge of accounting required. Good English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1300-1800 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for thestorage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed bythe Provision Master / Storekeeper ) - food and beveragebackground essential, knowledge of accounting required. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1600 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line.

Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastrystaff, oversees the developing and preparation of all pastries) -culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on boardrequired. 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 ofthe pastry staff as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor, overseesthe developing and preparation of all pastries) - culinary backgroundof no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or priorexperience in subordinate position on board required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1600-2100 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to PastryChef Supervisor.

Pastry Man (pastry staff responsible for creating and preparing of allpastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor) - culinarybackground of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. FareEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1100-1500 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Pastry Chef Supervisor.

Pastry Trainee (pastry support staff responsible for assisting in thepreparation and cooking of all pastries as directed by the PastryChef Supervisor. Cleaning and maintenance of pastry stations) -culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on board

required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:$800-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.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 / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on boardrequired. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:$1800-2300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of thebaker staff as directed by the Baker Supervisor. Assists in thepreparation and cooking of all bakery products) - culinarybackground of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toBaker Supervisor.

Baker (bakery staff responsible for preparation and cooking of allbakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor) - culinarybackground of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. FareEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Baker Supervisor.

Baker Trainee (bakery support staff responsible for assisting in thepreparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by theBaker Supervisor) - culinary background of no less than one yearrestaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinateposition on board required. Basic English Language skills required.Salary range: $900-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Baker.

Galley Cleaner (cleaning and maintenance of assigned galleystations) - entry level position, no experience required. MinimumEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $500-700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).

Dishwasher / Pot washer (cleaning and stacking of all galley andpassengers dishes, pots, pans etc.) - entry level position, noexperience required. Minimum English Language skills required.Salary range: $500-600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (seeHousekeeping Department).

Chief Purser (supervises all other departments on board with theexception of deck and engine) - extensive hotel experience of no lessthan five years as a hotel manager, a degree in hotel managementand /or prior cruise ship experience required. Fluent English


Language skills required. Salary range: $4300-5800 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line.

Deputy Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursersoffice / front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotelexperience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or priorcruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $3800-4700 U.S. per month, depending on

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 hotelexperience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or priorcruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2300-3200 U.S. per month, depending onthe 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 /oruniversity degree preferable. Fluent English Language skills requiredand speaking other languages (German, French or Spanish) is a plus.Salary range: $1900 -1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Purser.

Junior Assistant Purser (hotel receptionist) - previous hotelexperience and /or university degree preferable. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required and speaking other languages (German,French or Spanish) is a plus. Salary range: $1600 -1800 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Purser.

Crew Purser (handles the administration of the crew: sign-on andsign-off, cabin assignments, crew identification cards etc.) -

previous hotel experience and /or university degree preferable.Accounting background helpful. Fluent English Language skills

required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe 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, previoustravel-related experience and/or minimum 1 year on board starting

from an entry-level Cruise Staff or Assistant Shore Excursion Managerposition required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2300-3200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

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