The Latest Breaking News from Vijayawada

Chief Minister to open Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada on January 20

CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada on Jan 20. 125-ft Ambedkar statue erected. Memorial museum, canteen, landscapes, convention centre, mini theatre, walkway, fountains being developed. Officials directed to complete remaining works.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

List of selected candidates uploaded on APPSC website

APPSC uploads list of candidates for verification of original certificates for posts of Food Safety Officer, Junior Translator, District Probation Officer, Technical Assistant, Industrial Promotion Officer. Verification to be held at 10 a.m. on December 12 and 20 at Vijayawada office.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Former IAS officers condemn ‘intolerant’ political atmosphere of Andhra Pradesh

CFD to host workshop on ‘Constitutional Administration and Activism of the Judiciary’ in Tirupati. Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court to deliver keynote address. CFD condemns ‘intolerant’ atmosphere and crackdown on criticism against State govt. Three-member committee to examine cases registered by police against Opposition parties, community leaders,…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

CM to lay foundation stone for works worth ₹216 crore at Durga temple today

CM Jagan to lay foundation stone for ₹216 crore works at Indrakeeladri temple in Vijayawada. Works include automated multilevel parking, restaurant, ghat road, Yaga Sala & new mandir. Deputy CM Satyanarayana visited temple & inspected arrangements for ceremony.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Shirish Shah turns approver in skill development scam case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court in Vijayawada, during a hearing of the skill development corporation scam case on December 5 (Tuesday), considered the pardon petition filed by Shirish Chandrakant Shah from Mumbai positively. Mr. Shirish Chandrakant Shah was named accused number 13 in the case being investigated by the Andhra…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

VMC forms special team to address rain-related complaints

Municipal Commissioner forms special team to address public concerns in Vijayawada due to Cyclone Michaung. People advised to eat home-cooked food, drink boiled water, take special care of children & pregnant women. Contact volunteers/VROs for nearest rehabilitation centres. Officers to manage outfall drains, clear scrap/garbage from drainage outlines. Special officers…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

NTR district officials told to gear up to mitigate cyclone damage

Vijayawada wakes up to cloudy sky as Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm, triggering wet spell. IMD predicts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday. All educational institutions, anganwadi centres closed. Collector alerts people living in huts near catchment area of Krishna river. 41,163 hectares of crop area harvested,…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Many flights and trains cancelled or diverted due to cyclone Michaung

VISAKHAPATNAM: Around 20 flights and nearly 150 trains passing through Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and other routes in Andhra Pradesh were either canceled or diverted due to heavy downpours and winds, besides poor visibility.

The Times of India · Dec 4, 2023

Customs officials seize foreign brand cigarettes worth ₹90 lakh

Customs officers in Vijayawada seized ₹90 lakh worth of foreign brand cigarettes from two vehicles on NH-16. 9 lakh cigarettes each of Paris and Gold Vimal brands were found without any mention of manufacturer's name or address. Investigation is ongoing to determine if customs duties and taxes were evaded.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Trains see cancellations, diversions

Due to railway related works between Vasco-da-Gama-Majorda stations, it has been decided to extend the cancellation of Train Nos. 07379/07380 Vasco da Gama-Kulem-Vasco da Gama DEMU Special trains. This extension will be effective up to December 20, 2023, from both directions.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023