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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 Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn.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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Narasapur-SMVT Weekly Express Special extended to run till January 26

South Central Railway has decided to extend periodicity of two weekly express special trains, change terminal of two DEMU trains and revise timings of two MEMU trains. 07153/07154 Narasapur-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal-Narasapur Weekly Express Special extended from Nov 24-Jan 26, 2023. 07395/07396 Ballari-Harihar-Ballari DEMU changed terminal from Harihar to Davangere,…

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Indian Constitution is a living document: Governor Abdul Nazeer

Gov. Nazeer part. 74th Const. Day Celebr. Raj Bhavan Vijayawada. Offered floral tributes Bharat Ratna Ambedkar. Celebr. commemorate adoption Const. India, promote constitutional values citizens. Const. living document, constantly evolving adapting changing needs society.

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Cyber fraudsters send WhatsApp messages in Collectors’ names, demand money from officers

Cyber fraudsters sent messages to govt. officers impersonating higher officials, like Collector & SP, asking for money. Guntur & Vijayawada districts detected frauds & reported to Cyber Cell. Collector cautioned officials & public to be cautious against such traps. Cyber Crime police swung into action & investigation is ongoing.

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Inauguration of Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada postponed again, for the fourth time

Vijayawada's ₹400-cr Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue and Smriti Vanam (memorial park) inauguration postponed again due to incomplete construction. 125-ft bronze statue installed, but 18.81-acre park yet to finish. Deadline shifted multiple times, officials tight-lipped on revised date.

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Trains see revised timings, cancellations, diversions

South Western Railway has decided to revise the timings of Train No. 06575 / 06572 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru – KSR Bengaluru MEMU to improve punctuality of trains, a release said. Accordingly, Train No. 06575 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru MEMU will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 1.45 p.m. and arrive…

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YSRCP government stopped 27 welfare schemes for SCs in Andhra Pradesh, alleges Telugu Desam Party

TDP alleges SCs' lives miserable due to stoppage of 27 welfare schemes. Organised Dalita Sankharavam public meeting in Srikakulam to highlight plight of downtrodden. Non-release of funds for SC corp denying opp. for families to get self-reliance. Dalita Sankharavams in all districts, massive State-level meeting in Jan in Vijayawada. Former…

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U-19 national badminton tourney from Dec. 12 in Vijayawada

Vijayawada to host Under-19 Badminton National Tournament from Dec 12-16. Opening ceremony to be held at Siddhartha Arts & Science College's sports ground. Collector urges students to take part in competition, as State govt gives top priority to sports.

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Man dies after self-immolation bid in Tirupati, constable suspended

A 32-year-old Vijayawada resident died after attempting self-immolation at Chandragiri police station. An investigation has been ordered and a constable suspended. Manikanta's wife had left him for another man, and he was unhappy with the police's indifferent attitude when he had gone to lodge a complaint.

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Woman dies in Vijayawada GGH, father escapes abandoning three children

Tragic incident in Vijayawada: Husband abandons 3 children after wife's death. Woman admitted to GGH, died after an hour. Husband wrote he was from Paderu in ASR district. Police shifted children to a child care home. Search for husband underway.

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CBI opens Amaravati unit in Vijayawada

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opened its new office in the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex in Auto Nagar here on November 22 (Wednesday). The Amaravati unit office comes under Chennai Zone, said a release.

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SCR officials book 1,983 cases during ticket- checking drive in Vijayawada division

The South Central Railway (SCR) officials, during a ticket-checking drive in the Vijayawada division, have registered 1,983 cases against those travelling in trains without valid tickets. The officials have also collected ₹13.83 lakh as penalties during the drive.

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Students urged to vote for a better tomorrow

JD Lakshminarayana urges 100% voter turnout to check vote-bank politics & ensure people's victory. He interacted with students & cleared their doubts at Pottisriramulu College in Vijayawada. 23 countries make voting mandatory; India should follow suit.

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A.P.’s first Bharat Gaurav train leaves on Jyothirlinga yatra from Vijayawada

Vijayawada's Bharat Gaurav Express left for Jyothirlinga Yatra on Sat. SCR DRM, IRCTC officers, Station Manager & other officials present. Tourist train to cover Jyotirlinga destinations & Statue of Unity. Boarding/de-boarding at 7 stations. DRM checked catering, accommodation & safety. Commended IRCTC & presented gift hampers to passengers.

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Seetharampuram Signal Junction renamed Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Circle

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Council approved a proposal for renaming the Seetharampuram Signal Junction as ‘Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Circle’.

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Detailed CID inquiry ordered into Dalit’s suicide

Andhra Pradesh CM orders CID inquiry into suicide of 21-yr-old Dalit youth, Mahendra, after illegal detention by police. Sub-Inspector suspended, case registered under SC/ST Act. Home Minister Vanita admits unaware of shifting of youth from Rajamahendravaram to Vijayawada.

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‘Pink toilet’ inaugurated near Benz Circle in Vijayawada

‘Pink toilet’ inaugurated near Benz Circle in Vijayawada. Constructed at a cost of ₹20 lakh, it caters to the needs of women employees, travellers, and college students. Municipal Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said the facility would be maintained by women.

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250 persons booked under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA)

Vijayawada DRM informed 250 passengers booked under COTPA 2003. Special fire safety drive conducted in last 30 days with 626 checks in trains, 395 raids in stations & public awareness meetings. Passengers urged to not carry inflammable material & cooperate with officials to prevent fire accidents.

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