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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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Sanitation workers honoured during cleanliness drive in Vijayawada

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar urged citizens to share responsibility of keeping city clean. Sanitation workers were honoured and prizes distributed for social media competitions as part of Swachhta Hi Seva drive. Raincoats were also distributed to staff. Collector S. Dilli Rao, Central MLA Malladi Vishnu, Deputy Mayors…

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Governor S. Abdul Nazeer pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri at Raj Bhavan

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th Birth Anniversary and garlanded his portrait at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada

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NCC cadet from Nalanda Degree College trained in para jumping

B. Sandhya, a B.Sc second year student from Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada, and an NCC cadet in the 4(A) Girls battalion, has successfully completed a 25-day basic course in para jumping

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Students have darshan of Chaduvula Ganesha in Vijayawada, offer special pujas

Hundreds flocked to the 'Golden Temple Vinayaka' pandal in Vijayawada to offer prayers. The 21-day utsavam includes spiritual programmes, laksha kumkumarchana, pancha haratulu, bhajans, story-telling, anna prasadam, nimajjana utsavam, kolatams, dappu nrutyams, and koya tribal dance. Police have arranged for security at the pandals for the smooth conduct of the…

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Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express cleaned in just 14 minutes

The Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express was cleaned and ready for the trip in just 14 minutes as part of the ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ challenge on October 1 (Sunday). In response to the call given by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the mechanical and cleaning staff (Swachh Vande Veers) of…

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NDRF conducts cleanliness drive along Krishna riverbank in Vijayawada

The personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion took up a cleanliness drive along the bank of the Krishna River in Vijayawada on October 1 (Sunday). As a part of the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada-2023’, the NDRF 10th Battalion personnel, in association with the students of Aravinda High School, Veeramachaneni…

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Some trains cancelled, others diverted this month

SCR cancels/diverts trains due to maintenance work: Train No 17329/17330 SSS Hubballi-Vijayawada Daily Express cancelled Oct 2-8/3-9; Train No 12835/12889 Hatia-SMVT Bengaluru Bi-weekly/Weekly Superfast Express diverted via Nidadavolu, Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada & Vijayawada; SER cancels/diverts trains due to maintenance work: Train No 12835/12836 Hatia-SMVT Bengaluru Bi-weekly/Weekly Superfast Express cancelled Oct…

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AP Chambers brief DRM on suggestions to improve Vijayawada railway station

AP Chambers recommends introducing Vande Bharat Express from Vijayawada to Bengaluru via Tirupati. Request to reduce travel time from 6 hrs 40 mins to 4 hrs 30 mins. Suggestion to decongest Vijayawada station by increasing platforms and developing Gunadala and Rayanapadu as satellite stations.

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Citizens for Democracy to educate people on need for free and fair elections in Andhra Pradesh

Citizens for Democracy, a newly formed apolitical and neutral platform, is led by former Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge G. Bhavani Prasad. The organisation aims to become the voice of the voiceless in society and will hold its first executive meeting in Vijayawada on October 1. Former Chief Election Commissioner…

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CID summons Lokesh for questioning in Amaravati Inner Ring Road alignment case on October 4

AP-CID issues notice to TDP's Nara Lokesh in IRR scam case; summons him for questioning in Vijayawada on Oct 4. AG Sriram's submission in HC led to notice under Cr.P.C. 41-A. Lokesh to appear before CID & answer questions; accused of deriving pecuniary gains fraudulently.

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Run organised in Vijayawada to bring awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention

“The prevalence of HIV has come down to 0.67% as per 2021 estimates, thanks to the concerted efforts put in by the government and NGOs and other stakeholders,” said NTR district Collector S. Dilli Rao.

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Sudden downpour in Vijayawada leaves roads waterlogged again

Vijayawada saw sudden downpour, disrupting traffic. IMD scientist S. Karunasagar said past week had cyclonic systems daily, leading to thunderstorms & downpours. People had difficulty wading through waterlogged roads. IMD predicts rain & thunderstorms in next two days due to cyclonic circulations.

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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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