Bhavani Deeksha 2025: 380 Tonnes Waste, Massive Cleanup
Vijayawada's 5-day Bhavani Deeksha Viramanalu saw a record 380 tonnes of waste. VMC's sanitation plan cleared 80 tonnes of sacred red clothes. Read how the city managed the massive cleanup.
Vijayawada's 5-day Bhavani Deeksha Viramanalu saw a record 380 tonnes of waste. VMC's sanitation plan cleared 80 tonnes of sacred red clothes. Read how the city managed the massive cleanup.
Former Andhra Pradesh CID chief N Sanjay gets bail in a corruption case involving ₹2.29 crore tenders and alleged fund misappropriation. Read the full details of the ACB investigation.
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Andhra Pradesh govt seeks 4 weeks as final chance to resolve employee promotion rules. High Court posts matter to Jan 20, dispensing with officials' appearance. Read the full details.
A record 5.27 lakh Bhavani devotees relinquished their Deeksha at Sri Durga Malleswara Swami temple. The 5-day event saw massive crowds, high-tech monitoring, and over 21 lakh laddus distributed.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Bapatla district police arrested three serial bike thieves and recovered 37 stolen two-wheelers worth Rs 21.2 lakh in a major crackdown. SP urges public to install safety locks and GPS devices.
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
Penumatsa Shyam Kumar transforms his Vijayawada terrace into a seed bank for 40+ indigenous crops. Discover his 15-year journey to save rare bottle gourd varieties from extinction.
A 25-year-old woman died and her infant son vanished after falling into a Palnadu canal. The family alleges murder by her husband. Police investigation is ongoing.
Andhra Pradesh High Court demands state government clarify rules on spouse quota in employee transfers, citing alleged misuse by union leaders. Hearing set for January.
A 23-year-old woman from Vijayawada was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Eluru. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act. Read the full details.
Gangapur police in Nashik crack down on motorists causing chronic traffic jams near a liquor store. 14 owners face charges under BNS section 285. Read details.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
India's road accident fatalities surged to a record 1,77,177 in 2024, reveals government data. Experts call for scientific crash probes and wider stakeholder involvement to tackle this national crisis.
SIT probe reveals Mumbai bullion operators laundered kickbacks for Andhra distilleries via shell firms. Rs 77.55 crore traced, gold used for easy transport. Key accused arrested.
A 15-year-old student in Krishna district died by suicide after neighbours publicly accused him of theft. Police investigate the tragic incident that left a village in shock. Read the full story.
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
APSRTC union urges govt to restore free medicines for retired employees, citing hardship after merger. They demand a return to the pre-merger medical scheme benefits. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
The 10th Salakatla Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy & Goddess Bhoodevi commenced in Krishna district. The week-long festival features Vedic rituals, processions, and seeks divine blessings for prosperity.
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Vijayawada MP urges Aviation Minister to replace ATR planes with larger aircraft on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad route to combat exorbitant fares and luggage delays. Read more.
Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga Temple gears up for a historic Bhavani Deeksha Viramana from Dec 11-15, expecting nearly 7 lakh pilgrims. Discover the massive arrangements for rituals, prasadam, and security.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announces a dramatic fall in HIV positivity rate. The state is pushing for an AIDS-free future by 2030 with free ART and pensions for patients.
NHAI sets a 100 kmph speed limit for the upcoming Vijayawada West Bypass, aiming for a swift travel experience. The road is slated for full operation in early 2026.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand instructs officials to ensure crowd control and cleanliness at private temples during upcoming festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Guidelines to be issued.
Transport department cracks down on 16 school and college buses in NTR district for violating MV Act norms. Officials warn of strict action and urge parents to stay vigilant.
S Madhuri, 25, daughter of senior IAS officer Chinna Ramudu, died by suicide at her Tadepalli home. She had alleged dowry harassment from in-laws after an inter-caste marriage. Police investigation underway.
MIC Electronics shares surged nearly 7% after securing a ₹1.49 crore contract from Vijayawada Railway Division for an IP-based passenger info system. Read the full details on this multibagger small-cap stock.