Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to launch a record 104 satellites including Cartosat-2 in a single mission today(February 15) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
The satellites, to be launched at 9.28 am, will be the highest number to be launched in a single mission. While the Isro’s current record stands at 20 satellites in 2016, Russia achieved global distinction in this regard by launching 37 in 2014.
Of the 104 spacecraft, three are Indian satellites of the Cartosat-2 series. The others are nanosatellites from Israel, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Switzerland and the USA.
Cartosat-2 series satellites – equipped with panchromatic and multispectral image sensors – are earth observation spacecraft that provide remote sensing services. Data captured by these satellites can be used to monitor road networks, map land use and effect proper water distribution.
Gandikota Heritage Festival to held on February 18 and 19th. The Andhra Pradesh state Tourism department is going to conduct this festival as Gandikota Heritage Festival.The festival is aimed at showcasing the importance of Kadapa district.
Festival balloons would be released in Kadapa, Proddatur, Jammalamadugu and Gandikota and ‘Adigo adigo alladigo Gandikota gatha vaibhavam’ theme song, written by professor Easwar Reddy of Yogi Vemana University and sung by Srikanth of Kadapa district would be played on February 18.
A quiz on tourism at C.P. Brown Library on February 13, kho kho and skipping competitions in the municipal stadium and elocution and essay- writing contests for juniors at Brown library on February 14, kabaddi and wrestling contests in the municipal stadium on February 15, cookery and rangoli contests in Kalakshetram on February 16.
Sobha yatra rallies with cultural troupes would be taken out from Kadapa and Proddatur on February 17 and Jammalamadugu on February 18.
The inaugural would comprise a classical dance, mimicry show by Siva Reddy, Kuchipudi dance by Khan team and Sangeetha Vibhavari by Gangadhar Sastry.
The programmes planned on the second day of Gandikota festival on February 19 were Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Rajasthani and Odissi dance show by 20 dancers, dance ballet on Hanuman Chalisa by 62 artistes, Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavam play, musical nite by Vandemataram Srinivas and Qawwali programme by Moin Dilshad of Hyderabad.
After Kakinada Beach festival, East
Godavari district administration is going to conduct another festival i.e Konaseema Festival / Konaseema Utsavam in the
scenic Konaseema area from February 24 to 27.
Deputy Chief Minister N. Chinarajappa said that the
Konaseema Festival attracted tourists from all over the State. It would
be conducted on the Muramalla river bank in I. Polavaram mandal. As a
part of it, a special beach festival would be conducted in S. Yanam on
February 25 and 26. Volleyball tourney
A
national-level volleyball tournament at Gollavelli village in
Uppalaguptham mandal was also planned from February 24 to 28 to attract
more tourists.
Mr.
Chinarajappa directed the officials to make elaborate arrangements for
organising special exhibitions on horticulture, fish culture and coconut
products of the Konaseema area as part of the festival. The possibility
of organising events such as DWCRA Bazaar and water sports should also
be explored, he said.
District
Collector H. Arun Kumar said the region, whose landscape is similar to
that of Kerala, has vast tourism potential. He said proposals would be
submitted to the Centre seeking funds for development of S. Yanam,
Bodasakurru and Vasalathippa in the district as tourist spots.
Amaravati: Amaravati Global Music and Dance Festival on the banks of river Krishna at Pavitra Sangamam on the outskirts of Vijayawada from February 10 - February 13.
The 4 day mega event is being organised by the Andhra Pradesh government as part of its efforts to promote 'Brand Amaravati', coinciding with the National Women Parliament being held at the same venue from February 10-12.
Pavitra Sangamam is the confluence point of rivers Godavari and Krishna and the area is now being developed into a major tourist attraction in the capital region Amaravati.
The festival, scheduled from 5.30 pm to 10 pm on all four days, will feature Indian and Western classical music (orchestral), Bollywood, global fusion, folk and contemporary world music besides Indian classical dances.
"The festival is intended to present the popular global music and dancegenres. These art forms bring in peace and harmony by exposing us todifferent cultures and the idea is to attract the world audience to come and experience Amaravati,"
The opening day will see a Kathak performance by Pandit Birju Maharaj and Saswati Sen followed by the Kazakh State Philharmonic Orchestra led by violin maestro L Subramaniam.
It will be a Bollywood night on the 11th with dancers matching their steps to the mellifluous voice of Kavita Krishnamurti. Bhajan and ghazal singers Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar, Talat Aziz, Langas and Purno Das Baul will present 'Visions of India' through their renditions.
Reputed mother-daughter duo of Vyjayanthi Kashi and Prateeksha will take the stage on February 12 for a special Kuchipudi dance performance while ace percussionist Trilok Gurtu will also showcase his skills.
On the final day, the semi-classical Chhau dance form of eastern India will be presented followed by a global fusion by SubraMania duo of India along with international artistes Solo Cissokho and Jeno Lizstes.
The festival ends with a Kuchipudi dance ballet Mahalakshmi by actress Hema Malini and troupe at 8.15 PM on the concluding day.
The festival includes performances by other local artistes as well.
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First-ever event "Navy Show" in vijayawada is going to start from Feb2 - 5th Feb 2017. This event is organizing Andhra Pradesh tourism with colabiration of Indian Navy.
Visitors are enthralled to see the breath-taking feats performed by the Navy officials on the optimist and Hobie 16 boats dropping the divers into waters.
The rehearsal for operational demonstration would be conducted till February 2 and the full dress rehearsal is scheduled for Feb 3, while the final demonstration will be held on Feb 4 wherein Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and ENC Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral HSC Bisht will witness the performance.
On Feb 5, beating retreat will be held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram from 5 pm. The show is free. However, the officials will provide passes to the public on first-come-first-serve basis.
“The Navy Operational Demonstrations offer an exposure of the Indian Navy activities to the civilian population/youth and the interaction with officials provides them with employment opportunities,” AP Tourism General Manager G Ramakrishna told ‘Express’.
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) was directed to mobilise students from remote villages across the State to witness the naval operational demo. Various naval exercises will be demonstrated by the ships of the Eastern Fleet including the fleet support ship and oil-tankers, asymmetric threat, firing and underway replenishment or refuelling.
A photo exhibition will also be arranged near the venue to create awareness among the public. Documentaries featuring the naval operations will be a major attraction during the event.
Slithering operations by naval commandos will be performed from helicopters.
Plan your evenings to join us at Punnami River Front ,Amaravati,Vijayawada from 2nd Feb till 4th Feb.Watch the #MARCOS performing at Punnami River Front.
Navy Show Timings:
February 2nd : 4PM February 3nd : 4PM February 4th : 4PM
