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Vizianagaram records highest rainfall of 133 mm as rain lashes north coastal Andhra Pradesh

Heavy rain in AP due to cyclonic circulation; highest rainfall of 133 mm in Vizianagaram; many areas of Vijayawada flooded; IMD predicts thunderstorm, lightning at isolated places on Thursday.

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Stick to timings or face action, Eat Street vendors warned

Vijayawada's Eat Street to open only 2hrs/day (10pm-12am) due to traffic congestion. Municipal Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar asked Estate officials to inspect daily & take action against vendors opening before 10pm. He appealed to people to visit only in permitted hrs & cooperate with police.

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A.P. CM to lay stone for redevelopment of Kanaka Durga temple in September

CM Jagan to lay foundation stone for various development works at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada this month.

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Vijayawada gets IGBC’s ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with platinum rating

Vijayawada Railway Station has achieved the highest rating of Platinum for its efforts in improving environmental standards and providing eco-friendly services.

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Man awarded life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor in Vijayawada

Convict Gandham Ramesh sentenced to life imprisonment till death by POCSO Court in Vijayawada for sexually assaulting a specially abled minor girl. Rs. 30,000 fine imposed and Rs. 5 lakh compensation to victim. NTR district police registered case under IPC and POCSO Act. 'Conviction based trail monitoring' initiative ensured speedy…

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Vijayawada Railway Station bags coveted “IGBC- Platinum Rating”

Vijayawada Railway Station has been certified with IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Platinum Rating. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TTD board member S Shankar questions TN minister Udayanidhi Stalin why they recommend people to Tirupati trust when DMK wants the end of Sanathana Dharma

VIJAYAWADA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board member and former Tamil Nadu state protocol president for the Bharatiya Janata party Dr S Shankar questioned Tamil Nadu minister and actor Udayanidhi Stalin as to why the DMK party has been recommending persons to be nominated to the world renowned TTD trust board…

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International recognition for social entrepreneur from Vijayawada Tarun Cherukuri

Tarun Cherukuri, a Vijayawada resident, has been selected as one of 11 Ashoka Aspire-2023 cohorts. A Harvard Kennedy School grad, Obama Foundation Fellow and DRK Foundation Entrepreneur, Tarun is committed to creating impact at scale. Through Indus Action, he is helping vulnerable Indian families access legislated benefits.

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Students told to make the best of technological disruptions

Tech disruptions lead to fast dev. in fields; students should grab opps. to fulfil career dreams. DD Vijayawada Dir. G. Kondala Rao cautions against tech misuse & administers 'Swachh Bharat' pledge to ALC students. Retired prof. G. Sambasiva Rao says Loyola insts. teach life skills along with academics & identify…

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Pawan Kalyan’s birthday celebrations begin as low key affair

Jana Sena Party political affairs committee chairman Nadendla Manohar had breakfast with construction workers on the occasion of JSP president Pawan Kalyan’s birthday at Benz Circle in Vijayawada on September 2.

The Hindu

DRM launches poster ahead of Vigilance Awareness Week

DRM Narendra Patil & DPO M. Bala Muralidhar launch poster on 'Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers' (PIDPI) Resolution in Vijayawada as part of Preventive Vigilance campaign ahead of Vigilance Awareness Week 2023. CVC directs 3-month long preventive vigilance activities across division to enlighten staff on provision for protection…

The Hindu

Engineering graduate caught with MDMA at Vijayawada bus station

The South Zone police have arrested an engineering graduate, identified as Nadimpalli Abhishek Varma hailing from Rajavolu in East Godavari district, on the charge of smuggling MDMA powder from Bengaluru to Rajamahendravaram. Acting on a tip-off, the Krishnalanka police conducted a raid at Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) in Vijayawada…

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Vijayawada Police rescues infant found in shopping bag

Auto driver alerts police in Vijayawada after noticing old man carrying infant in shopping bag. Man taken into custody & baby handed to Women Development & Child Welfare Dept. Woman from Jangareddygudem gave birth to twins in private hospital; inquiry into why male baby was brought outside. Investigation ongoing.

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Panchayat secretaries need to know laws for effective functioning, says Collector

Collector S. Dilli Rao inaugurated SVAMITVA training for panchayat secretaries in Vijayawada to ensure effective implementation of the scheme. He urged them to be aware of laws and duties to bridge the gap between govt. and rural population. 289 panchayat secretaries in 16 mandals attended the training.

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New, creative themes push demand for PoP idols in Vijayawada

Vijayawada's Nunna Mango market is abuzz ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with workers sculpting and finishing PoP idols. Despite govt. advisories, 6,000 idols are made of PoP. Unique designs, colours, and themes attract buyers, with one Ayodhya-themed idol costing Rs. 50,000. PoP idols are prone to damage during transport, and their…

The Hindu

Rich tributes paid to Basheerbagh firing victims in Vijayawada

Left parties have paid tributes to the three youths who died in the police firing at Basheerbagh in Hyderabad in 2000 as they attempted to lay siege to the Assembly building, protesting against power sector reforms imposed by the then TDP government. On Monday, the Left party leaders paid floral…

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BJP leaders meet Amit Shah at Gannavaram airport

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a transit halt at the Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on his way to Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy Devasthanam at Bhadrachalam in Telanagana

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Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada Customs seize smuggled gold worth Rs 6.4 cr, one held

The Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate in Vijayawada seized over 11 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 6.4 crore at Bollapalli Toll Plaza, informed officials, adding that a person was arrested during the operation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijayawada customs officials seize 11 kg ‘smuggled’ gold from a man

Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate, Vijayawada seized 4.3kg gold from a person smuggling it from Chennai to Vijayawada. Further searches led to 6.8kg gold jewellery and foreign currency worth ₹1.5 lakh. Accused arrested and sent to 13-day judicial custody. Over 70kg gold worth Rs.40 crores seized in last two years.

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SCR announces cancellation of trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance work

SCR cancels/diverts trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance. Trains between Vijayawada-Bitragunta, Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Gudur, Guntur-Visakhapatnam, Bitragunta-Chennai, Kakinada Port-Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram-Visakhapatnam cancelled from August 28 to September 3.

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Expertise in English essential, but should not be at expense of Telugu: Vijayawada sessions judge

Judge Satyanand stressed the need for English proficiency, but not at cost of Telugu. Judiciary should help protect native language. Education should be in Telugu up to 7th class. Judges should write verdicts in Telugu; advocates should argue in Telugu.

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VMC chief inspects process of voter verification by BLOs

Vijayawada: Commissioner and electoral registration officer Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar inspected door-to-door voter verification by BLOs. He reviewed electoral data to check accuracy of deletions made since Jan 2022, ensuring adherence to ECI procedures. He interacted with voters.

The Hindu

Flyover from city to Nidamanuru on NH-16 planned, say elected representatives

Minister Jogi Ramesh and Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Bala Showry announced plans to construct a flyover connecting Benz Circle flyover and Nidamanuru junction to ease traffic on airport gateway. They also discussed plans to integrate Pamarru-Challapalli state highway with NH, completion of bridge over Krishna River, construction of underpasses and lighting…

The Hindu

South Central Railway commissions longest 2.2 km rail-on-rail flyover on Gudur–Manubolu section

SCR commissions longest RoR flyover (2.2km) on Gudur-Manubolu section to facilitate cross-movement of trains between Vijayawada-Renigunta and Chennai-Vijayawada, avoiding detentions. PSC girders and slabs were used with high-grade concrete and structural steel for its substructure. Flyover will improve train speed and operational efficiency.

The Hindu

Passengers sustain minor injuries as private travel bus overturns in NTR district

Bus overturns on Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway near Nandigama of NTR district in Andhra Pradesh

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