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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rotary Club of Vijayawada celebrates 81st Foundation Day

Rotary Club of Vijayawada celebrated 81st Foundation Day, visiting Rotary Eye Care Centre under construction. District Governor Ravuri Subba Rao and President Kancharla Ravi Kumar spoke on the occasion, highlighting Rotary Club's global service activities. Sewing machines, cycles and rice were distributed to the poor.

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Footpaths with excess height in Vijayawada keep elderly away

Vijayawada's M.G. Road footpaths exceed IRC height limit, causing discomfort to pedestrians. Elderly, children, and vendors suffer due to slippery granite flooring, discontinuity, and illegal parking. VMC officials unavailable for comment.

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank opens Andhra Pradesh’s first branch in Vijayawada

Ujjivan SFB enters AP with 1st branch in Vijayawada, 2 more in Rajahmundry & Visakhapatnam. Offers savings, current accts, deposits, NR solutions, insurance, TASC accts, foreign exchange & loans. MD & CEO Ittira Davis committed to fostering financial & digital inclusion. CB Officer Carol Furtado aims to improve lives of…

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Heavy wagering on Telangana assembly election results in Andhra Pradesh; punters favour Congress and key political figures

VISAKHAPATNAM: The betting market in Bhimavaram, located about 105 km from Vijayawada is known for the heavy betting on anything and everything – from elections to IPL, cock fights to even cyclones.

The Times of India

Chandrababu Naidu, wife offer prayers at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Bhuvanesvari had darshan at Kanaka Durga temple, in Vijayawada on December 2.

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South Central Railway opens AC room services in Vijayawada railway station

SCR opens micro stay air-con rooms in Vijayawada station. 19 rooms available for 3, 6, 9 & 24 hrs. Wi-fi, beverages, bath kit, laundry, snacks & other services provided. Online & offline booking facility available. Contract awarded to M/s. Sri Balaji Food & Beverages for 5 yrs.

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Subject experts give tips to students on their dream career

At a seminar in Vijayawada, experts explained career options to Class 12 students. The event was aimed at helping learners make informed decisions based on their interests, skills and goals. Speakers discussed job opportunities in BBA, B.Com, UPSC exams and data science. An interactive session followed, helping students clear their…

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Take inspiration from players to achieve success in sports, children told

Vijayawada hosts UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships 2023, providing an opportunity for sports enthusiasts to draw inspiration from national-level players. NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao said the State govt. is organising 51-day Aadudam Andhra to encourage children to participate in sports. He also mentioned successful sportspersons from NTR…

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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy flags off desludging vehicles

Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy flagged off 100 vacuum-suction-based desludging vehicles, near his camp office, at Tadepalli near Vijayawada on November 29.

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Doctors at American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada give new lease of life to two-year-old

A two-year-old baby diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) was successfully treated by doctors at the American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada. After initial evaluations revealed an alarmingly high WBC, low platelet count, and anaemia, intensive chemotherapy was administered. Within one month, the disease was under control and complete remission was…

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Krishna Babu asks protesting CHOs to resume their duties

CHOs in Vijayawada have protested for higher pay, halting tele-consultation & water testing services. Govt warned of termination if duties not resumed. SCS Health, M.T. Krishna Babu asked CHOs to resume work & promised to look into their demands for salary revamp, annual increment & 35 days' leave.

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VIP movement disrupts air travel, three flights diverted in one day

Amidst political campaigning, 3 IndiGo flights diverted from RGIA due to VIP movement. 6E 407 (Pune-Hyderabad) & 6E 473 (Raipur-Hyderabad) rerouted to Bengaluru & Vijayawada respectively, while 6E 626 (Varanasi-Hyderabad) diverted to Vijayawada. ATC based decision due to flight congestion.

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Naidu to visit Tirumala temple on December 1

N. Chandrababu Naidu, TDP national president, to arrive in Tirumala on Nov. 30 for two-day visit. After being granted bail in skill development scam case, he will offer prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple on Dec, 1 and fly back to Vijayawada

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UN team visits Vijayawada, evaluates progress of various projects

GEF-UNIDO SCIAP initiative in Vijayawada aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower BOD levels. The team evaluated progress of projects taken up by the municipal corp. and visited Jindal Waste to Energy plant. They discussed PPP projects, capacity building and assistance in improving financial creditworthiness of ULBs.

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Andhra Pradesh| Devotees throng bathing ghats on banks of Krishna river on Karthika Pournami

On Karthika Pournami, people thronged Siva temples in Krishna & NTR districts. In Vijayawada, devotees took a dip in River Krishna & in Machilipatnam, a medical camp & awareness session on voting were organised. Special buses & changing rooms were set up for women. #KarthikaPournami #Vijayawada #Machilipatnam

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Andhra Minister asks officials to ready Ambedkar statue for inauguration by January

Ministers Suresh, Satyanarayana and Nagarjuna visit Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada. Govt. working to create model State for Grama Swaraj. 125-ft statue, 300 trees, 1.2-km walking track and mini theatre to come up at park. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy overseeing progress.

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Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies

Farmers' Unions Coordination Committee launched two-day protest in Vijayawada against Union govt's policies. Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn. Former Minister Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao said agri sector facing crisis, 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide since PM Modi came to power. BJP promised to implement Dr.…

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Expedite work on Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister tells officials

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy directs officials to expedite work on Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada. Project reflects social justice, constitutional supremacy and democratic values. To be inaugurated on Jan 24, 206-ft tall statue on 81-ft pedestal. Beautification works underway, all basic facilities to be provided. Constant monitoring to ensure completion…

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Jagan to hold review meeting on Ambedkar Smriti vanam on Monday

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy holds review meetings on progress of Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada. The project was launched in 2020 with an estimated budget of ₹268 crore. The 125-ft bronze statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was planned to be inaugurated on his birth anniversary, April 14, 2023.

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