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Tribals demand 100% quota for teachers’ posts in scheduled area of Andhra Pradesh

The future of tribal people will be at stake if the non-tribals are appointed to teachers’ posts on a contract basis in the scheduled areas in Andhra Pradesh, CITU general secretary Umamaheswara Rao has said. Addressing a gathering of more than 200 tribal people who came from Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama…

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T20 in Visakhapatnam | Tickets for India vs Australia match to be sold from November 15

Tickets for the T20 match between India and Australia scheduled to be held on November 23 at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, PM Palem in Visakhapatnam, will be available for the cricket lovers from November 15.

The Hindu

Steel workers take out bike rally demanding Centre to revoke its decision on Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

CPI-M member K. Lokandham demands Centre to revoke decision on 100% strategic sale of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Rally taken out by steel workers to Vijayawada to conclude in public meeting 'Praja Rakshana Bheri'

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Andhra Pradesh: Man sets wine shop ablaze after staff's refusal to sell liquor beyond closing hours

VISAKHAPATNAM: A person set afire a wine shop when the staff of the state government-run outlet refused to sell the liquor after closing hours in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

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Andhra Pradesh: Man convicted of 25 yrs in Pocso case

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Court of Special Judge for Trial of Offences under Pocso Act in Visakhapatnam convicted a 31-year-old driver in CISF, Rajesh Kumar, with rigorous imprisonment for 25 years and imposed a fine of Rs. 5000, besides ordered to pay compensation of Rs. 5 lakh to victim girl.

The Times of India

Road accidents decline in Vizag city in 2022 compared to previous year

Road accidents in Visakhapatnam city have declined significantly in 2022 compared to the previous year. This was revealed in a recent report titled “Road accidents in India in 2022”, released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.

The Hindu

A lifeline takes a troubling turn

On Oct. 29, the train he was on collided with another, killing 14 and injuring 38. The cause is unknown, but the accident has raised questions about railway safety

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Bandh, protests against privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant peaceful

The educational institutions’ bandh and protests, organised under the aegis of Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee (VUPPC), for protection of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) was peaceful, with no untoward incidents reported from anywhere in the city, till noon on November 8.

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‘YSRCP deserves to be re-elected in 2024 for the good work done by it’

YSRCP leaders held meetings in Prakasam & Visakhapatnam, highlighting steps taken for uplift of downtrodden. Ministers Merugu Nagarjuna & Adimulapu Suresh, MP V. Vijaya Sai Reddy & MLAs criticized TDP for deceiving public & not fulfilling poll promises. Deputy CM B. Mutyala Naidu & Home Minister T. Vanitha praised CM…

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Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8

Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8. The resilient employees and trade unions, under the banner of Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee, have been able to successfully stall the process from going further. The major issue plaguing the VSP is that…

The Hindu

Railways to run festival special trains to clear rush

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Railways would run special trains during Diwali to clear extra rush of passengers during Diwali. Special trains between MGR Chennai Central- Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central, and Surat-Brahmapur-Surat on the Vizag route.

The Times of India

Birdwatching: Birders of Visakhapatnam gear up to document winter visitors

The birdwatching season is here and birders of Visakhapatnam are geared up to document winter migrants at biodiversity hotspots

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh’s homeless grapples with mental health issues

Raju, 14, loses his beloved aunt and mother in quick succession. He searches for her, and after 10 years, finds her in a mental care hospital. Homeless people with mental health conditions are common, but lack of access to mental healthcare and government support make it hard for them to…

The Hindu

Quadrangular men’s U-19 cricket series to begin on November 13 at Mulapadu Grounds

Quadrangular Men's U-19 One Day Series cricket to start Nov 13 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Teams A & B, Bangladesh & England to compete. Test match between India & England in Visakhapatnam in Feb & T20 match between India & Australia in Visakhapatnam on Nov 23. Inter-school tournaments to be…

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A.P. train accident survivor recounts harrowing experience

People travel daily from Vizianagaram to Visakhapatnam by train for work. Recent accident raises safety concerns. Lakshmi, a daily commuter, recounts her ordeal. Cousin Ravi didn't survive. Employer relieved Lakshmi was safe. Neelaveni, a distant relative, injured. 150 people travel daily from villages to city.

The Hindu

Photography awards presented to 31 lensmen from A.P. and Telangana

At a ceremony in Vijayawada, 31 photographers & photojournalists from Telugu States were awarded for their work. Former MP Gokaraju Gangaraju attended the event & AP High Court judge K. Manmadha Rao appreciated the photographers' work. The Hindu's Special News Photographer K.V.S. Giri (Vijayawada), Vudimudi Peddi Raju (Visakhapatnam), Senior News…

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Andhra Pradesh CID attaches properties of accused persons, companies in FiberNet scam case

Andhra Pradesh CID attaches properties of accused persons, companies in FiberNet scam case. The properties are spread over the municipal corporations of Guntur and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad in Telangana; the AP CID lists former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as A-25 in the case.

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Safety first: On the lessons from the train accident in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

The train accident in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh shows that the deeper and chronic issues that plague the functioning of the Indian Railways should be analysed

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Andhra Pradesh High Court directs Ministry of Environment to take decision on construction atop Rushikonda in Vizag

A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court led by Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on October 31 (Tuesday) directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to take an appropriate decision on the constructions undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) on the Rushikonda…

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AP Chambers asks for long-distance trains from Vijayawada to major cities

AP Chambers request Union Minister of Railways to introduce long-distance trains from Vijayawada. Request to set up South Coast Railway Zone HQ in Visakhapatnam, introduce Vande Bharat train between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Bengaluru, Tirupati. Suggestion to complete East Coast DFC and connect it to ports for pollution-free, cost-effective cargo handling.

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Our association with the Palasa Passenger has come to a grinding halt, say survivors of train accident

Silence outside Vizianagaram mortuary as families come to terms with tragedy of train accident that killed 13 daily labourers commuting to Visakhapatnam for work. Many had long association with Palasa Passenger, which offered them convenient, affordable way to commute.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh train accident | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident, suspects Railway officials

14 dead, 38 injured in Vizianagaram train accident; Chief Minister meets victims at hospital. Railway officials suspect “overshot” as main cause of tragedy. Removal of mangled coaches a Herculean task; NDRF to conduct final search for bodies. Track restored in 20 hrs, train services resume.

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Andhra train accident: NDRF, SDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief operations

The personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) rushed to the accident spot near Kantakapalli railway station in Vizianagaram district. Speaking to The Hindu on October 30 (Monday), NDRF 10th Battalion Commandant Zahid Khan said that two teams from Visakhapatnam…

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Massive effort restores train services in 19 hours after fatal collision at Visakhapatnam-Howrah mainline

VISAKHAPATNAM: Over 1000 workers, staff, and supervisors from various departments came together, employing heavy-duty cranes and excavators, in an unwavering effort to restore train services on the mainline of Visakhapatnam-Howrah.

The Hindu

Visakhapatnam girl bags a gold and two silver in the Asian Roller-Skating Championship in China

15-year-old Greeshma Dontara from Visakhapatnam bags a gold and two silver in the Asian Roller-Skating Championship in China

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