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Farmers, workers vow to defeat ‘anti-people’ Modi govt. in 2024

SKM, trade unions to work for defeat of NDA in 2024 LS polls; allege BJP pursuing "crony capitalism" & "lop-sided" policies. Farmers to lobby for statutory backing to MSP regime & massive dharna planned in Vijayawada to highlight demands. BJP accused of selling PSUs assets to corporate firms.

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Rail passengers express anguish over frequent train mishaps

--Passengers at Vijayawada station express anguish over frequent train mishaps. 280 died, 1,000 injured in Bahanaga Bazar accident, 14 dead, 38 injured in Kantakapalli accident. Passengers disturbed, demand inquiry into accidents, call for improved safety, maintenance, punctuality. Govt. announces ex gratia, cancels trains, orders inquiry, but accidents keep happening.

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AP Chambers asks for long-distance trains from Vijayawada to major cities

AP Chambers request Union Minister of Railways to introduce long-distance trains from Vijayawada. Request to set up South Coast Railway Zone HQ in Visakhapatnam, introduce Vande Bharat train between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Bengaluru, Tirupati. Suggestion to complete East Coast DFC and connect it to ports for pollution-free, cost-effective cargo handling.

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APTF leaders stage protest demanding restoration of old pension scheme

APTF leaders protest in Vijayawada, demand restoration of old pension scheme & payment of arrears. They accuse CM of betrayal & call for State-wide protest on Nov 15 to highlight issues faced by teachers & employees. Meeting attended by federation VP & secretaries.

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Usher in development by unseating BJP, YSRCP: CPI(M) leader

CPI(M) leader Ch. Babu Rao urges public to unseat NDA-led govt at Centre & YSRCP in State. He calls for large yatra & meeting in Vijayawada on Nov 15 to highlight failures of Modi & Jagan govts. Arrest of TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu supported by CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan…

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Legal Metrology officials conduct raids

In Vijayawada, Legal Metrology Dept. conducted raids on Mahanty Fish Market and Payakapuram Rythu Bazaar on Oct. 29. Officials noticed traders using spurious weighing machines, deceiving consumers. Cases registered against traders.

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Regional Passport Office to function from Vijayawada from January 2024

Regional Passport Office to function from Vijayawada from January 2024. It will help reduce the waiting time for obtaining a passport and cater to the needs of applicants from 15 districts, says Regional Passport Officer Shiva Harsha.

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Law, management courses offer good opportunities, students told

Courses in law, mgmt & sciences offer immense potential for career success, said VIT-AP faculty at seminar. Legal profs serve society, arts & business students can take up govt jobs, multi-disciplinary talent & mgmt skills open up emerging industries. The Hindu FIC & VIT-AP are sensitising students on career options…

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Two trains cancelled; three to run on diverted route to facilitate safety works in Vijayawada division

Train no.22701/02 Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam will be cancelled on October 30, 31 and November 1, 3 and 4 in both directions to facilitate safety works in Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway (SCR).

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Chandrababu Naidu writes to ACB Court judge seeking fool-proof security at Rajamahendravaram jail

Former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wrote a letter to Vijayawada ACB Court special judge seeking fool-proof security in and around the central jail in Rajamahendravaram where he is in judicial remand since September 10 for alleged involvement in the skill development scam. He wanted those security arrangements to be commensurate…

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Police foil CPI(M) protest against incomplete Gunadala flyover

: People in Vijayawada face traffic woes due to delay in completion of Gunadala flyover. CPI(M) activists' 'mahadharna' demanding completion foiled by police. YSRCP govt. reneged on promise to finish construction, only few pillars built.

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SCR to run ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ special train from Vijayawada to Delhi on Oct. 28

SCR to run 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' special train from Vijayawada to New Delhi on Oct 28. Train to transport activists participating in Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. Campaign launched on Aug 9, 2023 to pay tributes to martyrs. Sacred soil & rice collected from households across country to be used…

The Hindu

Chamber urges Niramala Sitharaman to ensure early completion of projects in A.P.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded favourably to the appeals of AP Chamber of Commerce & Industry Federation for key projects in the State. Issues such as air connectivity, Vande Bharat sleeper trains, food processing sector, GST on naturally dried chillies, Oil Palm Board, bulk drug park, TCS on overseas travel…

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Mitra Auto founder Maganti Subrahmanyam passes away

Industrialist Maganti Subrahmanyam passes away in Vijayawada. He was an ardent devotee of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and organised dharmic activities. He founded Mitra Auto Agencies and was felicitated for his work. Tributes paid by MLA Malladi Vishnu, former Mayor Jandhyala Ravi Shankar and former Chief Secretary L.V. Subrahmanyam.

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Seventh day records lowest footfall at Durga temple in Vijayawada

On 7th day of Dasara festivities at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada, 58,794 devotees visited. Goddess Kanaka Durga was decorated as Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers silk robes to goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy offered silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga on Moola Nakshatram day. He was welcomed by priests and blessed by Vedic scholars. The devotee rush was moderate compared to previous years. Temple officials expected 1.80 lakh devotees by night.

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SCR completes 16.7-km Chirala-Bapatla third line

SCR completes a 16.7-km third line between Chirala-Bapatla, part of Vijayawada-Gudur tripling and electrification project. With this, 189 km of the route stands electrified and with a third line, helping decongest and ease train operations in Prakasam and Bapatla districts of Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

Customs officials bust foreign currency, gold smuggling racket in Vijayawada

Customs officials bust foreign currency, gold smuggling racket in Vijayawada; seize ₹13.10 lakh in foreign currency, ₹55.34 lakh in gold of Dubai & Sri Lanka origin.

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Farmers body wants Krishna River Water Management Board headquarters in Vijayawada

The Welfare Association of Water users and Ayacutdars of Andhra Pradesh wrote a letter to Union Minister for Jalshakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawath requesting him to take necessary steps to shift headquarters of Krishna River Water Management Board (KRMB) to Vijayawada, instead of Visakhapatnam.

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Student volunteers going the extra mile to help devotees get hassle-free darshan at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Student volunteers in Vijayawada are providing hassle-free darshan to senior citizens and differently-abled persons at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam during Dasara festival. 60 students from KBN College and Sarada College are working in 3 shifts, offering Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) services. Volunteers help elderly from bus to temple…

The Hindu

Passengers rue long waiting time at PNBS in Vijayawada

Heavy rush at Vijayawada's PNBS as students leave for Dasara; travellers wait for long to board buses. Additional services planned to meet surge of traffic; 30 special services for Rayalaseema.

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Teachers announce indefinite strike demanding restoration of OPS

APUTF teachers launch indefinite strike in Vijayawada to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme. Strike to continue until promises made to teachers are fulfilled. CPI(M) extends support, demanding OPS restoration for a long time.

The Hindu

Thousands take part in homams at Dasara Mahotsavalu at Siddhartha Institute in Vijayawada

In Vijayawada, 10,000 devotees participated in the nine-day Dasara Mahotsavalu organised by the Sri Sarannavaratri Mahotsava Committee. 100 students volunteered and ₹1.5 crore was spent on the arrangements. Free lunch was provided to devotees and 36 homams could be performed simultaneously. The event was resumed after 30 years, thanks to…

The Hindu

Profiles of rescued minor girls leaked some 45 days ago in Vijayawada

Inquiry reveals woman employee of Girls' Home in Vijayawada leaked confidential profiles of minor girls to CWC member, violating Juvenile Justice Act. Officials launched inquiry after report in The Hindu. Inquiry officers investigating why data was leaked, if profiles shared with others, and other relevant details. CWC members and staff…

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Dasara festivities off to a grand start at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada

Goddess Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity of the temple atop Indrakeeladri, is worshipped as ‘Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi’ on the first day of the festival; Governor and his wife offer prayers; as per an estimate, about 80,000 devotees have darshan of the presiding deity on day one.

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