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RPF to check IRCTC’s tourist trains for inflammable material to prevent fire mishaps: official

RPF officers to inspect IRCTC tourist trains to prevent fire mishaps. SCR personnel to check passenger/tourist trains with pantry cars. Indian Railways planning to equip bogies with CCTVs in all trains. CCTVs to be installed in all railway stations in SCR zone, linked to Vijayawada station.

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Woman, her 4-year-old daughter found dead at home in Vijayawada

Woman in depression kills daughter, commits suicide in Vijayawada. Joji Rani (32) suspected to have strangulated daughter, slit throat with knife. Husband, neighbours broke open door, found them dead. Investigation on. Dial 100 for help.

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Heart check-up to be done free at Kamineni Hospitals

Kamineni Hospitals, Vijayawada, is offering free heart check-up tests, incl. ECG, 2D Echo & cardiologist consultation, on World Heart Day (Sept. 29). From Sept. 30, tests incl. ECG, 2D echo, RBS, lipid profile & cardiologist consultation available for ₹999/month. Aim to encourage proactive steps towards cardiovascular health.

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V. R. Siddhartha college inks pact with Forensic Sciences varsity

V.R. Siddhartha Engg. College, Vijayawada, signed MoU with National Forensic Sciences Univ. in Gujarat. College to offer B.Tech Minors & Honors in Cyber Security & Forensics, Research & Consultancy in cyber crimes & threats, certification & faculty dev. programmes. New learning vistas for students from 2024.

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Audimulapu Suresh inaugurates renovated Ambedkar Park in Vijayawada

Minister Audimulapu Suresh inaugurated the renovated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park in Krishnalanka, Vijayawada. The park was renovated as part of CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's vision to beautify cities. It features a 500-m cycling track, splash pad, rope bridge, meeting hall, play equipment & food court. Entry fee will be…

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Vijayawada Railway Station bags award in ‘tourist-friendly’ category

Vijayawada Railway Station wins 'Best Tourist-Friendly Station Award' at State Annual Tourism Excellence Awards. Award presented by R.K. Roja, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement. Station excelled in nine parameters laid down by tourism authority. Energy saving systems, waste management systems and passenger amenities instrumental in bagging award.

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Officials told to ensure arrangements in place for Dasara festivities at Durga temple

Vijayawada: Ministers Taneti Vanitha and Kottu Satyanarayana review arrangements for Dasara festivities at Durga Malleswara Swamiwarla Devasthanam. Collector S. Dilli Rao ensures uninterrupted power supply and safety measures for devotees. Executive Officer D. Bramaramba says 50,000-2 lakh devotees expected daily, tickets available online. Special darshan ticket of ₹500 suspended till…

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AIADMK leader demands compensation to be paid to family of deceased farmer

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands ₹25 lakh for family of farmer who died of distress due to crop withering. He also calls for assessment of crop loss and ₹35,000/acre compensation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran condemns arrest of farmers' leader P.R. Pandian. O. Panneerselvam thanks PM Modi for Vande Bharat train services…

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Strengthening primary healthcare in India is our priority, says MoS for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar

Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar said the 'Ayushman Bhava' initiative was to strengthen primary healthcare in India. She inaugurated a blood donation camp and visited an urban primary health centre in Vijayawada.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

PM Modi virtually flagged off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train will cover the distance in 6 hours 40 minutes and has seven AC chair cars and one executive chair car. It can seat 530 passengers and will run six days a week (no…

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Auto drivers stage protest in Vijayawada seeking redressal of problems

Auto drivers in Vijayawada staged a protest to draw attention to their grievances. K. Polari criticized the govt. for neglecting their welfare. Rafi complained of exorbitant fines while Srinivasa Rao highlighted permit violations. Drivers urged officials to address their issues, threatening a bigger strike if no response.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flags off Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train. Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar, MPs, MLAs, Mayor and railway officers attended. Train will reach Chennai in 6 hrs 40 mins.

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Skill development scam case: Naidu moves SC against HC order

N. Chandrababu Naidu filed SLP in SC to challenge AP HC's dismissal of his plea to quash FIR in skill development scam case. He seeks urgent hearing as his two-day CID custody ends on Sunday. ACB Court allowed CID to take him into custody and he is being questioned at…

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Telugu States CMs, Governors likely to attend inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express trains

Governors Tamilisai and Abdul and Chief Ministers K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Y.S. Jagan to participate in flagging-off of Vande Bharat Express trains from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. PM Modi will virtually flag-off from Delhi.

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A.P. High Court dismisses Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to quash FIR in skill development scam case

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu suffered a major setback in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, as it struck down his petition for quashing the FIR registered by CID in the skill development scam case.

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Hospital performs eight free paediatric cardiac surgeries during five-day medical camp

In Vijayawada, Andhra Hospitals and UK-based charity org. Healing Little Hearts held a paediatric cardiac surgical camp from Sept. 17-21. 8 free heart surgeries were performed by a team of surgeons led by Dr. Dileep and paediatric cardiac surgeon Ramana Dhannapaneni from Liverpool. The hospital has successfully performed 3,500 paediatric…

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46 trains passing through Vijayawada Division cancelled for two weeks

SCR cancels 46 trains passing through Vijayawada Div. due to 3rd line works at Bapatla. Trains from Chennai-Visakhapatnam, Chennai-Vijayawada, Vijayawada-Gudur, Kazipet-Tirupati, Bhubaneshwar-Tirupati affected. 8 more trains diverted Sept. 24-Oct. 11.

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Corporation’s initiatives to keep canals in Vijayawada clean largely positive

Vijayawada's canals have green/blue bins for collecting puja material/flower waste. 500kg of waste collected on Vinayaka Chavithi. Sanitary workers deployed to ensure no plastic bags/flowers disposed. Waste taken to compost plant to make incense sticks. Public largely supportive, but some still flout norms. People realising importance of keeping waterbodies clean.

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Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat train to be flagged off on September 24

PM Modi to launch Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat train on Sept 24. Gov. Nazeer & CM Reddy to flag off train from Vijayawada. Train to reach Chennai in 6 hrs 40 mins with limited halts. Security arrangements in place for launch. Railway officials making elaborate arrangements.

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Haldiram’s first train-themed restaurant of Andhra Pradesh opened in Vijayawada

Haldiram’s, makers of traditional snacks and sweets, opened its first outlet in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Haldiram’s on Wheels’, on the premises of Vijayawada railway station on September 19 (Tuesday). After Nagpur, Vijayawada is the second city in India where the Haldiram’s has opened a train-themed restaurant. The restaurant remains open round…

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Around 3,000 youngsters take part in Indian Swachhata League 2.0

Sanitation workers in Vijayawada are being supported by Swatchh Andhra Corporation to make their jobs easier. Mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi praised the 4,000 workers who removed 5,000 tonnes of waste from three canals.

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Award-winning Yoga performer from Andhra Pradesh awaits government recognition

B. Sirisha, a middle-class girl from Bhimavaram, became an award-winning yoga instructor in Vijayawada.

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New hospital opening in Vijayawada on September 17

A branch of the Vidhata Hospital will be opened in Vijayawada on Sudnay. The MD said its aim is to provide quality healthcare to all by making modern treatments accessible.

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Fortnight-long cleanliness drive begins at Vijayawada railway station

DRM Patil urged people to switch to cloth, paper or jute bags instead of single-use plastic. He commends Bharat Scouts and Guides for taking part in the Swachhata Hi Sewa-Swachhata Pakhwada campaign. Free medical camp, plantation drive, Nukkad Natak & awareness rally held. Cloth bags distributed to passengers. Fortnight drive…

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ACB Court to hear Chandrababu Naidu’s bail plea on September 19

ACB Court in Vijayawada adjourns hearing of N. Chandrababu Naidu's bail petition to September 19.

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