The Latest Breaking News from Vijayawada

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.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

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,…

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023