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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

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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 · Oct 20, 2023

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 · Oct 19, 2023

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 · Oct 16, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: TDP forms committee to coordinate with Janasena

VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Sunday formed a five member committee with party state president K Atchennaidu, Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Payyavula Keshav, Pithani Satyanarayana and Tangirala Soumya to coordinate with Janasena. The TDP in a statement said that the committee will decide the future course of action in consultation with…

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023

Ensure facilities for lactating mothers, children atop Indrakeeladri, SCPCR tells officials

SCPCR member directs NTR district officials to make necessary arrangements for lactating mothers, children during Vijayawada's Dasara Utsavams. Cabins, public address systems, water, milk, biscuits to be supplied. Violation of child rights not tolerated.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Tracing the history of Sikhs in Vijayawada

Sikhs in Vijayawada, India, have a long history of displacement due to partition in 1947. Paramjeet Singh and his family, along with 45 other Sikh families, settled in the city and established businesses in the transport sector. They found the city peaceful and less crowded than Delhi, and the rents…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023