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Government Polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh get a facelift

The government efforts to raise the standard of technical education are yielding results with nine Government Colleges in Andhra Pradesh securing recognition by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The Government Polytechnic colleges that have achieved the national board recognition are the ones located at Vijayawada, Gannavaram, Sriskakulam, Kuppam, Anakapalli,…

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Jyothi Surekha gets rousing welcome at Gannavaram airport

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a Vijayawada native, was welcomed at Gannavaram Airport after winning 3 gold medals in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023.

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50% concession on school fee for children of journalists in NTR dist.

Collector S. Dilli Rao announced 50% concession in school fees for journalists' children in Vijayawada district. He also assured resolution of issues regarding health cards and house sites. Arrangements for Dasara celebrations, including prasadam for 20 lakh people and Teppotsavam, have been made. Over 300 health camps have been organised…

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Electric vehicles to ferry passengers on platforms in Vijayawada railway station

Vijayawada railway station inaugurated battery-operated carts to transport passengers and their luggage. Services available 24/7, ₹50 per seat. Beneficial for senior citizens, pregnant women, children, physically-challenged, and patients. Appreciation for Commercial department staff.

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Amaravati IRR Alignment case | TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh appears before APCID

TDP's Nara Lokesh appears before APCID in Guntur for inquiry into alleged violations in Amaravati IRR & Seed Capital Case. CID had served notice to him to appear & produce documents related to Heritage Foods Pvt Ltd. Court directed him to appear with advocate & CID officials were questioning him.…

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Works of young artists in digital-painting exhibition in Vijayawada lauded

Director of Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala T. Vijaya Mahalakshmi praised organisers of two-day digital painting exhibition in Vijayawada. Young children's talent in digital painting contest was remarkable, she said.

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AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to gear up party machinery for next elections

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will interact with the field level party leaders at a convention to be held in Vijayawada on Monday.

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Ojas scripts history with golden treble, Nagpur's bullseye knight is India's pride

Nagpur's Ojas Pravin Deotale etched his name in India's sporting history along with Jyothi Surekha Vennam of Vijayawada, by scoring a rare golden hat-trick at Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday. No other Indian archer ever has scored a treble of gold medals in Asian Games. The 21-year-old ace archer, who…

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Intermediate pass certificates ready for distribution from October 9 in Andhra Pradesh

The certificates will be despatched to the respective colleges by the Regional Inspection Offices on October 8, says BIE Secretary Saurabh Gaur. Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash, formally starts the distribution process in Vijayawada.

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SCR Principal Chief Operations Manager inspects coaching and wagon maintenance depot in Vijayawada

SCR PCOM B. Nagya inspects Vijayawada depot and advises officers to adhere to safety protocols, expedite development works to ease congestion and maintain punctuality.

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Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

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Asian Games | Parents of triple gold-winning archer Jyothi Surekha say her focus is her strength

V. Jyothi Surekha, World No. 4 archer, made nation proud w/ rare treble of gold medals at Asian Games. Despite lack of recognition, her parents encouraged her to continue. She won team gold, individual bronze in World Championship & individual gold & mixed team gold in World Cup Stage I.…

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Maris Stella College starts course in IT Convergent Global MBA

Vijayawada's Maris Stella College launched IT Convergent Global MBA course on Oct 6. Aimed at providing high-quality education, the programme offers unique features like Integrated Cambridge English, Integrated Placement Readiness Programme, 100% placements with 6-20 LPA salary packages, support for entrepreneurial ventures, AI-enabled Interactive Digital Panels and Classrooms, digital library…

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Jagan to interact with party leaders on October 9

YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to interact with 8,000 party leaders in Vijayawada on Oct 9. Meeting to direct future plans, seek public blessings & activate party at grassroots level. Leaders to discuss govt's development & welfare programmes & take them to people.

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Election Commission enforces ban on transfer of officials in Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWADA: Election Commission has imposed a ban on transfer of officials involved in preparation of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh till the completion of revision of rolls.

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Widowed by COVID-19, wounded by Andhra Pradesh government’s apathy

COVID widows in Andhra Pradesh battle grief, stigma and financial distress. Despite government aid, paperwork complexities and administrative delays add to their woes. NGOs are helping them with counselling and financial support, while some have taken up new skills to make ends meet.

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Arrest of journalists an attack on press freedom: associations in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada journalists protest arrests of NewsClick founder/editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty. Journalists' associations condemn attack on media freedom and high-handedness of Central agencies.

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Taj Mahal Tea’s interactive billboard in Vijayawada sets Guinness World Record

Taj Mahal Tea wins Guinness World Record for 'Megh Santoor' campaign in Vijayawada. Interactive billboard uses rain to play notes of Hindustani classical music. 50 professionals worked for 6 months to make it happen.

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Hawkers in Vijayawada demand road repairs and slashing of gas cylinder prices

Vendors & hawkers in Vijayawada, led by CPI(M), protested neglect of roads in prime localities. They highlighted poor drainage & roads in Besant Road, Prakasam Road, Yamalavaari Veedhi & Kattragaddavaari Veedhi. They also demanded revocation of ₹200 price hike of commercial gas, which would push many into debt.

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KLU students land jobs with salary package of ₹50 lakh a year, says V-C

KL Deemed to be Univ. students land jobs in US cloud computing co. Nutanix with ₹50.57 LPA salary. 4 from Vijayawada, 3 from Hyderabad campus. Success attributed to professional efficiency of deans, directors & faculty members' efforts. Dean-placements, director-admissions present.

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Govt. employees urged to opt for electric vehicles

More people should come forward to buy electric scooters, thereby contributing to the bigger goals of achieving a cleaner Vijayawada and replacing 50% of the vehicles with eletric ones by 2030, NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao has said.

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Vertical gardens planned on bridges to make Vijayawada greener

Vijayawada will install vertical gardens on more bridges, improving air quality and aesthetics at the same time. Nethaji Bridge was the first to get such gardens in the city.

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Steps taken to speed up trials of remand prisoners, say Eluru district judge

Eluru district taking steps to speed up trials of remand prisoners, release them. Govt. providing training, counselling. Collector appealing to prisoners to lead respectful life post-release. Free legal aid, bakery in Women Prisoner's Block. Judges in Vijayawada garlanded Gandhi's portrait, visited jail premises, planted saplings.

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Police probe use of handcuffs by TDP leaders during protest against Naidu’s arrest

Police launch an inquiry into the use of handcuffs by TDP leaders during a protest in Vijayawada. MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao and others participated in rally with hands cuffed, while others used chains. DCP Ajita Vajendla said Commissioner of Police Kanthi Rana Tata has ordered an inquiry to find out…

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NIA arrests man in ‘Munchingiputtu Maoist conspiracy’ case, raids over 53 locations in Andhra Pradesh

NIA sleuths raid 53 locations in Andhra Pradesh in connection with Maoist conspiracy case; arrest Chandra Narasimhulu, State exec. of Pragathiseela Karmika Samakya; seize pistol, bullets, cash & Maoist literature. Chargesheet filed against seven accused by NIA Special Court in Vijayawada.

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