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Jagan urges Centre to allow Vijayawada as embarkation point for Haj pilgrims

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani to allow Vijayawada as the embarkation point for the Haj pilgrims

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Telugu Official Language Commission announces lifetime achievement award for Nagarjuna varsity professor

G. Anita, Head of Journalism and Mass Communications at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, is to receive the Telugu Official Language Commission's lifetime achievement award. The award will be presented at a function in Vijayawada on Dec. 15. The Commission has recognised her services as a journalist, academician, and litterateur.

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Special prayers mark Karthika Deepotsavam

On the final day of Karthika Masam, devotees around Vijayawada thronged Sri Kasi Visweswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam to celebrate Karthika Deepotsavam. Temple chief priest lit the ‘Akasha Deepam’ and special pujas were performed. Kanaka Durga Nrutya Academy artistes performed Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances.

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Outsourced employees demand implementation of minimum time scale

Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu on December 10 (Sunday) demanded that the Minimum Time Scale (MTS) be implemented for all outsourced employees working in various government departments. Addressing the first State-level meeting of the Contract and Outsourcing Employees’ Association at Gymkhana Grounds in Vijayawada, Mr. Venkateswarlu advised the…

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Chief Minister to open Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada on January 20

CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Vijayawada on Jan 20. 125-ft Ambedkar statue erected. Memorial museum, canteen, landscapes, convention centre, mini theatre, walkway, fountains being developed. Officials directed to complete remaining works.

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List of selected candidates uploaded on APPSC website

APPSC uploads list of candidates for verification of original certificates for posts of Food Safety Officer, Junior Translator, District Probation Officer, Technical Assistant, Industrial Promotion Officer. Verification to be held at 10 a.m. on December 12 and 20 at Vijayawada office.

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Former IAS officers condemn ‘intolerant’ political atmosphere of Andhra Pradesh

CFD to host workshop on ‘Constitutional Administration and Activism of the Judiciary’ in Tirupati. Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court to deliver keynote address. CFD condemns ‘intolerant’ atmosphere and crackdown on criticism against State govt. Three-member committee to examine cases registered by police against Opposition parties, community leaders,…

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High demand for value-added seafood products of Andhra Pradesh in our country, says seafood processing expert from Vietnam

Vietnam's seafood processing expert Tran Quoc Son visits Vijayawada to train production managers and exporters on making value-added seafood items. He encourages aqua processing unit heads to focus on exporting ready-to-eat seafood products. He commends Sandhya Aqua Products for maintaining quality and cleanliness during processing. Vietnamese fond of shrimp and…

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SCR holds mock drills to mark Civil Defence Day

SCR's CDO celebrated 61st Civil Defence Annual Day in Vijayawada with mock drill on rescue ops. DRM Patil praised personnel for their efforts. Additional DRMs Srinivasa Rao, Srikanth, Deputy Controller of Civil Defence present. CDO team demonstrated techniques in administering first-aid, shifting injured, giving basic life support, fire fighting.

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SBI donates bicycles, wheel chairs to mark Ambedkar’s death anniversary

SBI Vijayawada zonal office marked 67th death anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar by donating bicycles worth ₹1.5 lakh to schoolgirls in Tirupati and wheelchairs to an orphanage. Officials wanted to assist girls walking 14 kms daily to school. GM Om Narayana Sharma recalled Ambedkar's contribution to social justice and empowerment…

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The Hindu FIC seminar on ‘Careers in Management and Sciences’ in Vijayawada on December 8

The Hindu Future India Club, in association with Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP and in collaboration with P. B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Sciences, Vijayawada, is conducting a seminar on “Careers in Management and Sciences” in the webinar hall of Siddhartha college at 11 a.m. on December 8.

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CM to lay foundation stone for works worth ₹216 crore at Durga temple today

CM Jagan to lay foundation stone for ₹216 crore works at Indrakeeladri temple in Vijayawada. Works include automated multilevel parking, restaurant, ghat road, Yaga Sala & new mandir. Deputy CM Satyanarayana visited temple & inspected arrangements for ceremony.

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Shirish Shah turns approver in skill development scam case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court in Vijayawada, during a hearing of the skill development corporation scam case on December 5 (Tuesday), considered the pardon petition filed by Shirish Chandrakant Shah from Mumbai positively. Mr. Shirish Chandrakant Shah was named accused number 13 in the case being investigated by the Andhra…

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VMC forms special team to address rain-related complaints

Municipal Commissioner forms special team to address public concerns in Vijayawada due to Cyclone Michaung. People advised to eat home-cooked food, drink boiled water, take special care of children & pregnant women. Contact volunteers/VROs for nearest rehabilitation centres. Officers to manage outfall drains, clear scrap/garbage from drainage outlines. Special officers…

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NTR district officials told to gear up to mitigate cyclone damage

Vijayawada wakes up to cloudy sky as Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm, triggering wet spell. IMD predicts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday. All educational institutions, anganwadi centres closed. Collector alerts people living in huts near catchment area of Krishna river. 41,163 hectares of crop area harvested,…

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Customs officials seize foreign brand cigarettes worth ₹90 lakh

Customs officers in Vijayawada seized ₹90 lakh worth of foreign brand cigarettes from two vehicles on NH-16. 9 lakh cigarettes each of Paris and Gold Vimal brands were found without any mention of manufacturer's name or address. Investigation is ongoing to determine if customs duties and taxes were evaded.

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Trains see cancellations, diversions

Due to railway related works between Vasco-da-Gama-Majorda stations, it has been decided to extend the cancellation of Train Nos. 07379/07380 Vasco da Gama-Kulem-Vasco da Gama DEMU Special trains. This extension will be effective up to December 20, 2023, from both directions.

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Rotary Club of Vijayawada celebrates 81st Foundation Day

Rotary Club of Vijayawada celebrated 81st Foundation Day, visiting Rotary Eye Care Centre under construction. District Governor Ravuri Subba Rao and President Kancharla Ravi Kumar spoke on the occasion, highlighting Rotary Club's global service activities. Sewing machines, cycles and rice were distributed to the poor.

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Footpaths with excess height in Vijayawada keep elderly away

Vijayawada's M.G. Road footpaths exceed IRC height limit, causing discomfort to pedestrians. Elderly, children, and vendors suffer due to slippery granite flooring, discontinuity, and illegal parking. VMC officials unavailable for comment.

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank opens Andhra Pradesh’s first branch in Vijayawada

Ujjivan SFB enters AP with 1st branch in Vijayawada, 2 more in Rajahmundry & Visakhapatnam. Offers savings, current accts, deposits, NR solutions, insurance, TASC accts, foreign exchange & loans. MD & CEO Ittira Davis committed to fostering financial & digital inclusion. CB Officer Carol Furtado aims to improve lives of…

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Chandrababu Naidu, wife offer prayers at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Bhuvanesvari had darshan at Kanaka Durga temple, in Vijayawada on December 2.

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South Central Railway opens AC room services in Vijayawada railway station

SCR opens micro stay air-con rooms in Vijayawada station. 19 rooms available for 3, 6, 9 & 24 hrs. Wi-fi, beverages, bath kit, laundry, snacks & other services provided. Online & offline booking facility available. Contract awarded to M/s. Sri Balaji Food & Beverages for 5 yrs.

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Subject experts give tips to students on their dream career

At a seminar in Vijayawada, experts explained career options to Class 12 students. The event was aimed at helping learners make informed decisions based on their interests, skills and goals. Speakers discussed job opportunities in BBA, B.Com, UPSC exams and data science. An interactive session followed, helping students clear their…

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Take inspiration from players to achieve success in sports, children told

Vijayawada hosts UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships 2023, providing an opportunity for sports enthusiasts to draw inspiration from national-level players. NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao said the State govt. is organising 51-day Aadudam Andhra to encourage children to participate in sports. He also mentioned successful sportspersons from NTR…

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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy flags off desludging vehicles

Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy flagged off 100 vacuum-suction-based desludging vehicles, near his camp office, at Tadepalli near Vijayawada on November 29.

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