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DRM launches poster ahead of Vigilance Awareness Week

DRM Narendra Patil & DPO M. Bala Muralidhar launch poster on 'Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers' (PIDPI) Resolution in Vijayawada as part of Preventive Vigilance campaign ahead of Vigilance Awareness Week 2023. CVC directs 3-month long preventive vigilance activities across division to enlighten staff on provision for protection…

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Engineering graduate caught with MDMA at Vijayawada bus station

The South Zone police have arrested an engineering graduate, identified as Nadimpalli Abhishek Varma hailing from Rajavolu in East Godavari district, on the charge of smuggling MDMA powder from Bengaluru to Rajamahendravaram. Acting on a tip-off, the Krishnalanka police conducted a raid at Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) in Vijayawada…

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Vijayawada Police rescues infant found in shopping bag

Auto driver alerts police in Vijayawada after noticing old man carrying infant in shopping bag. Man taken into custody & baby handed to Women Development & Child Welfare Dept. Woman from Jangareddygudem gave birth to twins in private hospital; inquiry into why male baby was brought outside. Investigation ongoing.

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Panchayat secretaries need to know laws for effective functioning, says Collector

Collector S. Dilli Rao inaugurated SVAMITVA training for panchayat secretaries in Vijayawada to ensure effective implementation of the scheme. He urged them to be aware of laws and duties to bridge the gap between govt. and rural population. 289 panchayat secretaries in 16 mandals attended the training.

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New, creative themes push demand for PoP idols in Vijayawada

Vijayawada's Nunna Mango market is abuzz ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with workers sculpting and finishing PoP idols. Despite govt. advisories, 6,000 idols are made of PoP. Unique designs, colours, and themes attract buyers, with one Ayodhya-themed idol costing Rs. 50,000. PoP idols are prone to damage during transport, and their…

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Rich tributes paid to Basheerbagh firing victims in Vijayawada

Left parties have paid tributes to the three youths who died in the police firing at Basheerbagh in Hyderabad in 2000 as they attempted to lay siege to the Assembly building, protesting against power sector reforms imposed by the then TDP government. On Monday, the Left party leaders paid floral…

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BJP leaders meet Amit Shah at Gannavaram airport

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a transit halt at the Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on his way to Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy Devasthanam at Bhadrachalam in Telanagana

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Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada Customs seize smuggled gold worth Rs 6.4 cr, one held

The Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate in Vijayawada seized over 11 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 6.4 crore at Bollapalli Toll Plaza, informed officials, adding that a person was arrested during the operation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijayawada customs officials seize 11 kg ‘smuggled’ gold from a man

Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate, Vijayawada seized 4.3kg gold from a person smuggling it from Chennai to Vijayawada. Further searches led to 6.8kg gold jewellery and foreign currency worth ₹1.5 lakh. Accused arrested and sent to 13-day judicial custody. Over 70kg gold worth Rs.40 crores seized in last two years.

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SCR announces cancellation of trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance work

SCR cancels/diverts trains in Vijayawada Division due to maintenance. Trains between Vijayawada-Bitragunta, Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Gudur, Guntur-Visakhapatnam, Bitragunta-Chennai, Kakinada Port-Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram-Visakhapatnam cancelled from August 28 to September 3.

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Expertise in English essential, but should not be at expense of Telugu: Vijayawada sessions judge

Judge Satyanand stressed the need for English proficiency, but not at cost of Telugu. Judiciary should help protect native language. Education should be in Telugu up to 7th class. Judges should write verdicts in Telugu; advocates should argue in Telugu.

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VMC chief inspects process of voter verification by BLOs

Vijayawada: Commissioner and electoral registration officer Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar inspected door-to-door voter verification by BLOs. He reviewed electoral data to check accuracy of deletions made since Jan 2022, ensuring adherence to ECI procedures. He interacted with voters.

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Flyover from city to Nidamanuru on NH-16 planned, say elected representatives

Minister Jogi Ramesh and Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Bala Showry announced plans to construct a flyover connecting Benz Circle flyover and Nidamanuru junction to ease traffic on airport gateway. They also discussed plans to integrate Pamarru-Challapalli state highway with NH, completion of bridge over Krishna River, construction of underpasses and lighting…

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South Central Railway commissions longest 2.2 km rail-on-rail flyover on Gudur–Manubolu section

SCR commissions longest RoR flyover (2.2km) on Gudur-Manubolu section to facilitate cross-movement of trains between Vijayawada-Renigunta and Chennai-Vijayawada, avoiding detentions. PSC girders and slabs were used with high-grade concrete and structural steel for its substructure. Flyover will improve train speed and operational efficiency.

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Passengers sustain minor injuries as private travel bus overturns in NTR district

Bus overturns on Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway near Nandigama of NTR district in Andhra Pradesh

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Municipal workers in Andhra Pradesh threaten to go on strike from October 2

APMWEF workers stage 'Maha Dharna' in Vijayawada to demand govt. resolve issues. CITU state general sec. says workers must be hired on permanent basis, min. salary of Rs. 26,000. Govt. warned of strike if demands not met. Workers protest for a month, thousands take part in 'Maha Dharna' in districts…

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Vijayawada to host Indian Medical Association’s Doctors Olympiad-2023 in November

IMA to host 'Doctors Olympiad 2023' in Vijayawada from Nov 22-26. Over 2,000 doctors from across India to participate in 84 sports events in 22 disciplines. Logo and brochure released. Meet aims to give doctors a break from professional pressure. First time national games for doctors held in South India.

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SCR announces special trains to clear extra rush

SCR to introduce special trains b/w Tirupati-Akola, Purna-Tirupati, Kazipet-Tirupati, Hyderabad-Narsapur, Hyderabad-Tirupati, Vijayawada-Nagarsol, Machilipatnam-Secunderabad, Tirupati-Secunderabad, Machilipatnam-Dharmavaram, Hyderabad-Tirupati from Sep 1-Oct 3.

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Ashok Leyland’s dream drive campaign reaches Vijayawada

Ashok Leyland celebrates 75 yrs with Dream Drive campaign, 10 vehicles traverse India from 5 routes. Bada Dost & Partner Super 914 vehicles reach Vijayawada, heading to Hyderabad, Kurnool, Ongole, Krishnagiri & Kadapa before culminating at Hosur plant.

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Right to breathe: a colony fights on to keep its air stench free

Residents of Vambay colony in Vijayawada protest against a proposed slaughterhouse on Disney Land site. Stench from nearby garbage transfer station has reduced, but locals demand public ground instead. VMC officials yet to approve proposal.

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Wait for completion of Vijayawada bypass road gets longer

People of Guntur, Krishna and NTR districts must wait for the Vijayawada Bypass to become a reality. The 47.88km stretch connecting Guntur and NTR districts and Gollapudi and Chinna Avutapalli was awarded in 2021. NHAI has extended the deadline to Jan 2024 and April 2025 due to power line issues…

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APNGOs’ Association delegation leaves for Vijayawada to participate in state conclave

APNGOs' Association Vizianagaram president J. Murali and secretary A. Suresh hoped that CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy responds positively to their grievances at the state conclave.

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Lokesh padayatra a complete failure in Vijayawada, says YSR Congress Party

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) general secretary Nara Lokesh’s Yuva Galam padayatra in Vijayawada has failed to evoke any public response in Vijayawada city, and looked like an evening walk by Mr. Lokesh, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders alleged.

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Police, revenue officials review security arrangements for Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visit to Vijayawada

CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit Vijayawada on August 21 for 21st NGOs Association State General Body meeting. Police on Sunday reviewed security, seating and parking arrangements.

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Former Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president N Raghuveera Reddy back with bang into CWC

VIJAYAWADA: In a surprising return, former Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president N Raghuveera Reddy has been inducted into the newly constituted Congress Working Committee(CWC).

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