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Seventh day records lowest footfall at Durga temple in Vijayawada

On 7th day of Dasara festivities at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam in Vijayawada, 58,794 devotees visited. Goddess Kanaka Durga was decorated as Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers silk robes to goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy offered silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga on Moola Nakshatram day. He was welcomed by priests and blessed by Vedic scholars. The devotee rush was moderate compared to previous years. Temple officials expected 1.80 lakh devotees by night.

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SCR completes 16.7-km Chirala-Bapatla third line

SCR completes a 16.7-km third line between Chirala-Bapatla, part of Vijayawada-Gudur tripling and electrification project. With this, 189 km of the route stands electrified and with a third line, helping decongest and ease train operations in Prakasam and Bapatla districts of Andhra Pradesh.

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Customs officials bust foreign currency, gold smuggling racket in Vijayawada

Customs officials bust foreign currency, gold smuggling racket in Vijayawada; seize ₹13.10 lakh in foreign currency, ₹55.34 lakh in gold of Dubai & Sri Lanka origin.

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Farmers body wants Krishna River Water Management Board headquarters in Vijayawada

The Welfare Association of Water users and Ayacutdars of Andhra Pradesh wrote a letter to Union Minister for Jalshakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawath requesting him to take necessary steps to shift headquarters of Krishna River Water Management Board (KRMB) to Vijayawada, instead of Visakhapatnam.

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Student volunteers going the extra mile to help devotees get hassle-free darshan at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Student volunteers in Vijayawada are providing hassle-free darshan to senior citizens and differently-abled persons at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam during Dasara festival. 60 students from KBN College and Sarada College are working in 3 shifts, offering Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) services. Volunteers help elderly from bus to temple…

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Passengers rue long waiting time at PNBS in Vijayawada

Heavy rush at Vijayawada's PNBS as students leave for Dasara; travellers wait for long to board buses. Additional services planned to meet surge of traffic; 30 special services for Rayalaseema.

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Teachers announce indefinite strike demanding restoration of OPS

APUTF teachers launch indefinite strike in Vijayawada to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme. Strike to continue until promises made to teachers are fulfilled. CPI(M) extends support, demanding OPS restoration for a long time.

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Thousands take part in homams at Dasara Mahotsavalu at Siddhartha Institute in Vijayawada

In Vijayawada, 10,000 devotees participated in the nine-day Dasara Mahotsavalu organised by the Sri Sarannavaratri Mahotsava Committee. 100 students volunteered and ₹1.5 crore was spent on the arrangements. Free lunch was provided to devotees and 36 homams could be performed simultaneously. The event was resumed after 30 years, thanks to…

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Profiles of rescued minor girls leaked some 45 days ago in Vijayawada

Inquiry reveals woman employee of Girls' Home in Vijayawada leaked confidential profiles of minor girls to CWC member, violating Juvenile Justice Act. Officials launched inquiry after report in The Hindu. Inquiry officers investigating why data was leaked, if profiles shared with others, and other relevant details. CWC members and staff…

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Dasara festivities off to a grand start at Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada

Goddess Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity of the temple atop Indrakeeladri, is worshipped as ‘Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi’ on the first day of the festival; Governor and his wife offer prayers; as per an estimate, about 80,000 devotees have darshan of the presiding deity on day one.

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Ensure facilities for lactating mothers, children atop Indrakeeladri, SCPCR tells officials

SCPCR member directs NTR district officials to make necessary arrangements for lactating mothers, children during Vijayawada's Dasara Utsavams. Cabins, public address systems, water, milk, biscuits to be supplied. Violation of child rights not tolerated.

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Tracing the history of Sikhs in Vijayawada

Sikhs in Vijayawada, India, have a long history of displacement due to partition in 1947. Paramjeet Singh and his family, along with 45 other Sikh families, settled in the city and established businesses in the transport sector. They found the city peaceful and less crowded than Delhi, and the rents…

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Set up kidney research centre in Prakasam, children’s hospitals in Vijayawada, Guntur, Vizag, Jagan tells officials

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy directs officials to ensure quality medical treatment in Aarogya Suraksha camps. He wants kidney research centre in Prakasam and modern children's hospitals in 3 cities. SOPs to support patients not covered by Aarogyasri, weekly reviews, 2 specialist doctors in team of 4, awareness on free use…

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My family and coaches have stood by me through thick and thin: Jyothi Surekha

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, international archer, returns home to Vijayawada with gold medals from Asian Games. She reveals her journey, thanks her parents and coaches for support. Appointed as Deputy Collector, she meets officials to discuss her future plans.

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Government Polytechnic colleges in Andhra Pradesh get a facelift

The government efforts to raise the standard of technical education are yielding results with nine Government Colleges in Andhra Pradesh securing recognition by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The Government Polytechnic colleges that have achieved the national board recognition are the ones located at Vijayawada, Gannavaram, Sriskakulam, Kuppam, Anakapalli,…

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Jyothi Surekha gets rousing welcome at Gannavaram airport

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a Vijayawada native, was welcomed at Gannavaram Airport after winning 3 gold medals in Compound Archery at Asian Games 2023.

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50% concession on school fee for children of journalists in NTR dist.

Collector S. Dilli Rao announced 50% concession in school fees for journalists' children in Vijayawada district. He also assured resolution of issues regarding health cards and house sites. Arrangements for Dasara celebrations, including prasadam for 20 lakh people and Teppotsavam, have been made. Over 300 health camps have been organised…

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Electric vehicles to ferry passengers on platforms in Vijayawada railway station

Vijayawada railway station inaugurated battery-operated carts to transport passengers and their luggage. Services available 24/7, ₹50 per seat. Beneficial for senior citizens, pregnant women, children, physically-challenged, and patients. Appreciation for Commercial department staff.

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Amaravati IRR Alignment case | TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh appears before APCID

TDP's Nara Lokesh appears before APCID in Guntur for inquiry into alleged violations in Amaravati IRR & Seed Capital Case. CID had served notice to him to appear & produce documents related to Heritage Foods Pvt Ltd. Court directed him to appear with advocate & CID officials were questioning him.…

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Works of young artists in digital-painting exhibition in Vijayawada lauded

Director of Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala T. Vijaya Mahalakshmi praised organisers of two-day digital painting exhibition in Vijayawada. Young children's talent in digital painting contest was remarkable, she said.

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Intermediate pass certificates ready for distribution from October 9 in Andhra Pradesh

The certificates will be despatched to the respective colleges by the Regional Inspection Offices on October 8, says BIE Secretary Saurabh Gaur. Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash, formally starts the distribution process in Vijayawada.

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SCR Principal Chief Operations Manager inspects coaching and wagon maintenance depot in Vijayawada

SCR PCOM B. Nagya inspects Vijayawada depot and advises officers to adhere to safety protocols, expedite development works to ease congestion and maintain punctuality.

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Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

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Asian Games | Parents of triple gold-winning archer Jyothi Surekha say her focus is her strength

V. Jyothi Surekha, World No. 4 archer, made nation proud w/ rare treble of gold medals at Asian Games. Despite lack of recognition, her parents encouraged her to continue. She won team gold, individual bronze in World Championship & individual gold & mixed team gold in World Cup Stage I.…

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