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Arrangements going briskly for caste survey in Vizianagaram district: Collector

Vizianagaram district administration has been making arrangements for the caste survey in a fool-proof manner

The Hindu

Week-long door-to-door caste survey will begin on November 27, says Vizianagaram District Collector

Collector S. Nagalakshmi announces door-to-door survey to collect data of castes in Vizianagaram. Employees of ward secretariats and volunteers to take responsibility. No proof required, survey to assess population of each caste. Leaders urge govt. to extend survey period as one week not enough.

The Hindu

Control room set up to provide suggestions to farmers over saving standing crops: Vizianagaram Joint Collector

Vizianagaram Joint Collector Mayur Ashok said the government had set up a control room (No.83310-56278) in Collector’s office to enable farmers to know the details about the saving of standing crop against the backdrop of deficit rainfall in a few mandals.

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Focus on overall development of students, parents and teachers urged

SP Radhika urges parents/teachers to focus on students' overall development. She awards prizes/certificates to meritorious students at Oxford School, Srikakulam. She also presents ₹21.500 cheque to visually challenged school in Vizianagaram. Principal Kirankumar present.

The Hindu

Devotees throng Siva temples on the first day of Karthika Masam in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts

Devotees throng temples in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts on the first day of Karthika Masam.

The Hindu

Parties woo North Andhra settlers with promises to restore BC quota for 26 castes

BC migrants from Srikakulam/Vizianagaram denied reservation in Telangana post 2014 bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. 10 lakh people affected, incl. many BCs. BJP & Congress promise to restore reservation if voted to power. TDP calls denial of reservation "treating North Andhra people as secondary grade citizens". PM Modi & Congress assure…

The Hindu

Dry spell hits paddy crop in Vizianagaram district

Vizianagaram: Dry spell caused damage to paddy, other crops in many mandals. Farmers invested ₹20,000/acre for bumper yield, but paddy withered in 5,600 acres & partially damaged in 10,000 acres. Crop yield likely to fall to 14-17 quintals/acre. Govt assessing crop damage for compensation. Rythu Coolie Sangham urges financial aid…

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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

The Hindu

BJP leaders ask Vijaya Sai Reddy and Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy to offer apology to Purandeswari

BJP leaders demand apology from YSRCP for derogatory remarks against Purandeswari. Highlighted corruption and misdeeds of YSRCP govt. Purandeswari to visit Vizianagaram on Nov 21 to participate in party meetings.

The Hindu

Integrated development needed in Vizianagaram, says JSP leader

Jana Sena Party senior leader Gurana Ayyalu has said that the successive governments have failed to ensure the planned development of the historic Vizianagaram city, which has resulted in it being unable to cater to the basic civic needs of the people.

The Hindu

All India Dwcra Bazaar records 2.8 crore business in six days: Official

Vizianagaram DRDA Project Dir. reports ₹2.8 cr sales at All India Dwcra Bazaar. Union govt's SARAS chose Vizianagaram for crafts mela during Utsav & Sirimanotsavam. 194 stalls open till Nov 8, backed by customers.

The Hindu

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

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

The Hindu

Probe blames crew, faulty signal for A.P. train tragedy

Train crash in Vizianagaram due to crew passing defective signal in red. Enquiry team held Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot responsible. All India Loco Running Staff Association had written to authorities for intensive training for crew. Bahanaga Bazar station crash in Balasore due to suspected signalling error. Final enquiry…

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Naidu’s wife Nara Bhuvaneswari consoles railway accident victims in Vizianagaram of Andhra Pradesh

N. Chandrababu Naidu's wife, Nara Bhuvaneswari, visited Vizianagaram to console railway accident victims

The Hindu

TDP leaders celebrate release of Chandrababu Naidu from jail

Meesala Geeta, former TDP MLA of Vizianagaram, celebrated the release of former CM N. Chandrababu Naidu from jail by distributing sweets.

The Hindu

Festive atmosphere prevails in Vizianagaram ahead of Sirimanotsavam

Festive atmosphere prevails in Vizianagaram ahead of Sirimanotsavam. Tamarind tree selected as sirimanu from Jarajapupeta of Nellimarla mandal. Priest leads rituals between temple and fort. Rush of people to temple early on Tuesday. Pydimamba temple built after death of Vizianagaram king Pusapati Peda Vijayarama Raju. Hereditary trustees of temple from…

The Hindu

Vizianagaram wears festive look for Sirimanotsavam on Tuesday

Over two lakh devotees to witness Sirimanotsavam of Pyditalli Ammavaru in Vizianagaram on Oct 31. Priest atop Sirimanu to bless devotees. Tholellu Utsavam celebrated on grand note. Govt holding cultural programmes, flower shows & other activities as part of 3-day event.

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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

Bhuvaneswari’s Nijam Gelavali yatra in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram districts from November 1

TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu's wife, Bhuvaneswari, is touring Srikakulam & Vizianagaram districts from Nov 1-3 as part of her Nijam Gelavali Yatra. She will meet families of those who died of shock after Naidu's arrest & address public meetings. She will also console victims of train accident at Vizianagaram hospital.

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.

The Hindu

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

47 trains cancelled due to accident in Andhra Pradesh; passengers stranded

BHUBANESWAR: The Indian Railways has cancelled as many as 47 trains following the train accident that occurred between Alamanda and Kantakapalle on Vizianagaram-Kottavalasa railway section in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. As the Chennai-Howrah mainline was affected in the accident, the Railways cancelled, diverted and partially cancelled many trains.

The Hindu

Opposition parties seek ₹25 lakh compensation for kin of each deceased in train accident

Opposition parties demand ₹25 lakh compensation for kin of deceased in Vizianagaram train accident. TDP MP Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, former Minister Kimidi Kala Venkata Rao, AAP Vizianagaram district president K. Dayanand, JSP leader Gurana Ayyalu, Biju Janata Dal former MP N. Bhaskara Rao, BJP State general secretary Kasi Viswanatha Raju…

The Hindu

Andhra train accident: CM Jagan announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia each for kin of deceased

Jagan Mohan Reddy reached the Government General Hospital in Vizianagaram in a helicopter and interacted with the injured persons undergoing treatment there and the kin of the deceased.

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