Vijayawada-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing At RGIA, Passengers Safe
The pilot immediately alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) and turned the aircraft back toward Hyderabad.
Mutton Shop Owner Mohd Shafi Murders Andhra Woman, Chops Body Into 10 Pieces And Dumps It In Canal
A 30-year-old woman, Valluripalli Kalyani, was murdered and her body cut into 10 pieces before being dumped in a cooling canal in Andhra Pradeshs NTR district. Police have arrested 35-year-old Mohd Shafi, a mutton shop operator from Bhavanipuram in Vijayawada, in connection with the case. The case came to light on September 18 after a [] The post Mutton Shop Owner Mohd Shafi Murders Andhra Woman, Chops Body Into 10 Pieces And Dumps It In Canal appeared first on The Commune .
Andhra man murders woman over money, dumps her pieces in canal
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a butcher for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old woman and later disposing of her dismembered body parts in a canal here, a senior official on Tuesday, September 29. Durga Rao, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Vijayawada West said Shaik Shafi (45), who runs a mutton shop in Bhavanipuram area of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Butcher arrested in Vijayawada canal murder case; a tattoo helped police identify the victim
Police say butcher Shafi, 45, killed Kalyani alias Durga after a quarrel over money and dumped her body in the VTPS cooling canal with a helpers aid; the helper has been detained
Vijayawada's Jyothi Surekha, Telangana's Chikitha Rao Shine in Asian Games Archery
The Indian team secured the gold with a world record-equalling score in the final.
Onions at 35 a kg at Vijayawadas Rythu Bazars from September 30, 2 kg a family a month
Buyers must show an Aadhaar or ration card; the scheme will be extended to Rythu Bazars across the State depending on the response in Vijayawada
Food Safety dept. officials direct stall owners to maintain hygiene
Officials conduct surprise raids at Eat Street, interact with the public and enquire about the quality of food being sold
AILU Condemns Police Action Against Advocates
AILU condemned alleged police obstruction of advocates during a protest in Vijayawada and sought an Advocates Protection Act.
I.N.D.I.A. Bloc To Meet On SIR And Poll Body Row; DMK Skips Following Cong-TVK Tie-Up
The Vijayawada railway division converted scrap material into useful articles and display installations as part of the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign.
10,000 Runners To Take Part In Swachhathon In Vijayawada
Marathon to feature 5K, 10K and half-marathon categories on October 2: Reports
Subsidised Onions At 35/Kg In Vijayawada
The subsidised onion sale was aimed at providing immediate relief to consumers: The Ministers
Butcher Held For Dismembering Woman In Vijayawada
A butcher in Vijayawada, Shaik Shafi, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old woman, Kalyani, dismembering her body, and dumping the parts in a canal. The crime was reportedly a result of monetary disputes, as Kalyani frequently demanded money from Shafi, who had adopted her son. An accomplice, Shaik Abdulla, was also arrested.
Man murdered after brawl in Vijayawada
NDA committed to welfare, development, good governance in Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu
Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan inaugurate development works worth 11,085 crore under the Palle Panduga-3.0 programme at Ramapuram in SPSR Nellore district
Naidu and Pawan Kalyan promise to transform Udayagiri into industrial and tourism hub
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu assures to resolve the drinking water issues in Oletivari Palem, Gudur, and Lingasamudram mandals through the Rallapadu Reservoir; says 100 crore will be sanctioned to provide safe drinking water to 189 fluoride-affected villages
Naidu and Pawan Kalyan promise to transform Udayagiri into industrial and tourism hub
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu assures to resolve the drinking water issues in Oletivari Palem, Gudur, and Lingasamudram mandals through the Rallapadu Reservoir; says 100 crore will be sanctioned to provide safe drinking water to 189 fluoride-affected villages
Andhra horror: Woman killed, severed head dumped in canal by butcher over money dispute
A woman was allegedly killed following a dispute over money in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with police suspecting that a butcher slit her throat, cut her body into pieces and dumped the remains in a canal....
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes AI and capacity building for better governance in India during the Mission Karmayogi workshop in Vijayawada. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Advocates for AI and Better Governance at Mission Karmayogi Workshop
Development works worth 1.30 lakh crore underway in Andhra, says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
One rural access road will be laid in each Assembly constituency as part of a pilot project to ensure easy transport of farm produces to markets, says Pawan Kalyan
IRCS to collect data on all blood banks in A.P.
The data collected will be uploaded on Blood Banks Management Software (BBMS) to prevent commercialisation, spread of diseases, and to check irregularities; overall, 246 blood banks exist in the State
Chandrababu Naidu calls for revolutionary changes in governance system
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday called for revolutionary changes in the governance system and institutions to meet the aspirations of people and harness the opportunities offered by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. He stressed the need for integration of technology, leadership and policies, upgrading skills, universities and innovation for good governance to win the confidence of people. Addressing the Mission Karmayogi workshop organised by the Capacity Building Commission in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister said the next 20 years would be crucial for India's development and urged government employees to continuously upgrade their skills through capacity-building programmes. He stated that India had immense opportunities, advanced technologies, talented youth and growing aspirations. The key challenge is to strengthen governance systems and institutions to fulfil these aspirations, he said. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey from a tea vendor at a railway station to the country's Prime Minister as a prominent example of capacity building. The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Modi had launched the iGOTMission Karmayogi initiative through the Capacity Building Commission to ensure continuous skill development among government employees. The online training platform enables officials and employees to upgrade their capabilities regularly. He stressed that government employees, from the State level to the grassroots, must undergo continuous training to deliver quality public services. Naidu congratulated the Andhra Pradesh government machinery for completing two crore courses through the iGOT Karmayogi portal, which helped the State secure the top position in capacity building. He said technology, administrative procedures and coordination among government departments must be integrated to improve the quality of public services. Continuous information-sharing between departments would enable faster decision-making and help identify and resolve problems before they develop into crises. The Chief Minister highlighted the crucial role of government employees in responding to natural disasters, organising festivals and implementing major public programmes. He appreciated their dedication to public service, often at the cost of time with their families, and said their contributions should never be overlooked. Andhra Pradesh has secured first place nationally in capacity building among government employees, in recognition of its performance under the Mission Karmayogi initiative. Chief Minister Naidu presented the award to Finance Department Principal Secretary Piyush Kumar and AP State Development Planning Society Executive Director Alaparthi Venkateswara Rao. The Chief Minister also presented awards to Karnataka, which secured second place and Odisha, which stood third, for their performance in capacity building. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson, Capacity Building Commission, said that in the era of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, there is a need to further enhance the capabilities of government officials. She noted that Nagarik Devo Bhava (treating the citizen as divine) has become a core guiding principle for both Central and State governments. Government employees need to align their conduct, administrative capabilities, performance, and skills with this principle. She said public sector organisations responsible for training government officials and employees are conducting initiatives like 'Unnati' through the Capacity Building Commission. She stated that regional workshops like these provide an opportunity to exchange best practices and enhance capabilities.
The Hindu FIC seminar on careers in management and sciences in Vijayawada on September 30
The seminar aims to help engineering and degree students choose courses and plan careers after their UG programmes
Man dies trapped in burning car on Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur; son rescued
Tadikonda Harikrishna, 56, and his son were returning from a dialysis appointment when the cars doors locked, his relative says; the cause of the fire is yet to be established
Nod For Machilipatnam-Kurnool Tri-Weekly Train
Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada, covering 499 km and improving connectivity across Andhra Pradesh.
Vijayawada Utsav-2 From October 11 to 20
Vijayawada Utsav-1 was held successfully last year and assured that all efforts would be made to organise Vijayawada Utsav-2 in a grand manner: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath
T.N. Sports Minister inaugurates 51st Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship in Vijayawada
Over 25 lakh devotees expected to visit Kanaka Durga Temple for Dasara festivities in Vijayawada
Maxivision opens second eye hospital in Vijayawada
Two-day Andhra Vignana Sammelanam-2026 begins at SPA-Vijayawada
The programme aims to promote scientific and technological knowledge through Telugu and to connect traditional Indian knowledge systems with contemporary scientific thought
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 will showcase the citys cultural and spiritual heritage, say Ministers
The event will promote Vijayawada as a tourism and commercial destination and also create income and employment opportunities for local traders, small businesses, auto-rickshaw drivers, and artistes, says MP Kesineni Shivnath
YSRCP leader seeks action over lathi-charge on protesting employees in Vijayawada
Anantha Venkatarami Reddy claims vendetta politics being pursued against leaders of employee unions raising their voice against the government
372 House-site Pattas Distributed In Mangalagiri
The government had already provided rights over property worth Rs 2,000 crore by distributing pattas to 5,636 people in two phases, he said. The programme will be extended to Visakha and Vijayawada, and then to the entire state
Vijayawada: CI Dies of Heart Attack During Secretariat Staff Protest
Circle Inspector deployed on bandobast duty died after suffering a heart attack during a protest at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Sunday.
CM Naidu to Hand Over House-site Pattas to 24,057 Vijayawada Families
The distribution will be taken up under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme and this would hopefully bring a permanent solution to a long-pending issue, particularly for residents of hill areas in the three Vijayawada assembly constituencies.
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has condemned the police cane charge on the village and ward secretariat employees protesting here in support of their demands. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, Jagan Mohan Reddy said that brutal assault by the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government on village and ward secretariat employees is 'utterly inhuman'. He urged Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to immediately order a judicial inquiry into the cane charge, apologise to the employees and unconditionally revoke all the suspensions imposed on them. The police cane-charge on government employees is an extremely serious matter. When the government is unwilling to hold talks with them over their demands, how can raising their voices through a democratic protest be treated as a crime? Will you beat them with lathis merely for speaking out? Will you show no consideration even for women employees, injure them and drag them away? Who gave you the right to attack peaceful protesters? Will you intercept employees travelling to participate in the dharna, detain them in police stations and subject them to torment? Is it not atrocious to indiscriminately suspend a large number of employees simply to prevent them from participating in the protest? Jagan Mohan Reddy asked. Mr. Chandrababu Naidu Garu, is this democracy? Your authoritarianism is growing with each passing day. How can you assume that you can get away with anything merely because you are in power? Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, from the very first day you assumed office, you have pursued a vendetta against the village and ward secretariats that our government introduced as a revolutionary administrative reform unparalleled anywhere in the country. You have relentlessly targeted the village and ward secretariatswhich are our brainchild and delivered more than 540 services at the grassrootsas well as the volunteer system, with the clear objective of dismantling them. You have continuously conspired to erase the very spirit of Gram Swaraj, the YSRCP Chief said. He claimed that a single notification, YSRCP government had created 1.34 lakh permanent jobsan unprecedented initiative in the country's historyalong with another 2.6 lakh positions under the volunteer system to ensure transparent governance at the village and ward levels. However, under the pretext of rationalisation, your (Telugu Desam Party-led state) government has placed nearly 30,000 permanent jobs at risk. You also made false promises that the Rs 5,000 honorarium paid to volunteers by our (previous YSRCP) government would be increased to Rs 10,000, only to betray them after coming to power. You have now shifted the services previously delivered by volunteers onto secretariat employees, burdening them with an unbearable workload. In the process, you have brought transparency and doorstep delivery of governance to an end. Unable to withstand the hardships, harassment and pressure imposed by your atrocious administration, nearly 100 employees have lost their lives over the past two-and-a-half yearssome due to severe stress and others by suicide. When they are enduring such immense hardship and your government has no intention of listening to their grievances, how can it be wrong for them to raise their voices through a peaceful protest, Mr Chandrababu Naidu? Jagan Mohan Reddy asked. The former Chief Minister told CM Chandrababu Naidu that it is not only village and ward secretariat employees who are taking to the streets. Employees from every section are protesting because you made promises to them in your manifesto and betrayed them after coming to power. You promised Interim Relief (IR) and a Pay Revision Commission (PRC) immediately upon assuming office. But there is neither IR nor PRC. You removed the PRC Chairman appointed by our (previous YSRCP) government. Five Dearness Allowance (DA) instalments that employees are rightfully entitled to remain pending. It was only after employees took to the streets that you (CM Chandrababu Naidu) announced the release of two DA instalments, and even then, you deferred payment of the arrears. Surrender-leave payments also remain pending. Your (Telugu Desam Party) government owes employees nearly Rs 40,000 crore. In addition to all this, you are now victimising village and ward secretariat employees and imposing an unbearable workload on them, Jagan Mohan Reddy added.
Vijayawada: September 28 Deadline for Voter Lists Objections
Citizens can verify their names, caste and other particulars and submit objections at a special counter at the VMC headquarters between 10.30 am and 5 pm on September 28.
Clash Erupts in Vijayawada as Employees Demand Promotions and Pay Hikes
Employees in Vijayawada protest for promotions and pay raises, clashing with police amid rising tensions. Clash Erupts in Vijayawada as Employees Demand Promotions and Pay Hikes
Eagle IGP Felicitates Centenarians In Vijayawada
Recalling the century-long transformation of India, the IGP highlighted Vijayawadas historical association with Mahatma Gandhi and national flag designer Pingali Venkayya
APCC to protest today in Vijayawada over irregularities in electoral rolls
2k run marks National Ayurveda Day in Vijayawada
2k run marks National Ayurveda Day in Vijayawada
Preparations begin for Vijayawada Utsav and Saras Mela, says MP
Kesineni Sivanath announces Vijayawada Utsav will be held from October 11 to 20 and the Saras Mela from October 8 to 23; events will be held mainly at the 18-acre Punnami Ghat, with several programmes also planned at the Makineni Basavapunnaiah Stadium
Preparations begin for Vijayawada Utsav and Saras Mela, says MP
Kesineni Sivanath announces Vijayawada Utsav will be held from October 11 to 20 and the Saras Mela from October 8 to 23; events will be held mainly at the 18-acre Punnami Ghat, with several programmes also planned at the Makineni Basavapunnaiah Stadium
Central team to study Krishna River Water Metro connecting Vijayawada and Amaravati
It offers a safe and eco-friendly transit option designed to alleviate pressure on the existing road network and enhance regional mobility, says official
Sachivalayam employees organise Chalo Vijayawada, stage protest at Dharna Chowk
Police took a few protestors into preventive custody at bus stops and railway stations and tried to prevent the agitators from gathering, the protestors said
Hyderabad-Vijayawada Private Bus Loses Control, Rams Into Tree Near Choutuppal
In a major relief, none of the passengers sustained injuries in the accident.
Food Safety department shuts down 25 eateries for violations
Simultaneous inspections cover 70 hotels, restaurants and other eateries in all 28 districts; finds several serious violations, including unhygienic kitchens, improper storage of food, use of unauthorised artificial colours and flavour enhancers, and prolonged storage of cooked food in poorly maintained freezers
Chinni Backs MSME Park, Seeks Support For Vijayawada Utsav
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath backed an MSME park in NTR district and urged industry and cultural groups to support Vijayawada Utsav.
YSRC Leaders Warn Of Statewide Stir Over Alleged False Cases
Leaders from Krishna and Guntur districts visited the Vijayawada police commissioners office: Reports
Ministers call for specialised police training to curb crime
CM to distribute house regularisation pattas to 24,057 families in Vijayawada on September 30
The initiative under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme confers full ownership rights over land valued at 9,800 crore, benefiting families across eight Assembly constituencies and 15 mandals in NTR and Krishna districts
CM to distribute house regularisation pattas to 24,057 families in Vijayawada on September 30
The initiative under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme confers full ownership rights over land valued at 9,800 crore, benefiting families across eight Assembly constituencies and 15 mandals in NTR and Krishna districts
Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust calls for protection of rivers
The trust will undertake a Pada Yatra in Prakasam district from October 11 to 20 to create awareness among the local people about safeguarding the Gundlakamma river from pollution, encroachments, sand mining and ecological degradation
Stage Set for Distribution of House Regularisation Pattas in Vijayawada
The land worth an estimated Rs.9,800 crore to be regularised and each beneficiary family to get assets valued at approximately Rs.40 lakh to Rs.45 lakh
SC to directly monitor probe into Sai Krishna custodial death
Amaravati: The Supreme Court has decided to directly oversee the investigation into the alleged custodial torture and death of Gade Sai Krishna by the Andhra Pradesh Police in Vijayawada. A three-judge Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta heard a petition on Wednesday, September 23, by Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
AP Govt. Aim Is To Promote Women Entrepreneurship: Pemmasani
This is the first time that National Saras event is being held in Vijayawada. Arrangements are being made for the programe, scheduled to be held during Dasara festival. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas inspected the arrangements
A three-judge Bench also asks about the delay in the FIR and the missing CCTV footage from the Krishnalanka police station in Vijayawada, and says it will step in if needed once the High Court disposes of the pending petitions
Boulders crash onto Indrakeeladri Ghat Road in Vijayawada after two days of rain
The road had been shut for three days for repairs; Collector G. Lakshmisha orders the debris cleared on a war footing and the hill checked for other loose rocks
6 Hours For 4 Km: The Man Driving Khairatabad Ganeshs Tusker
This year,Mandadi Venkat Reddy, a native of Mukkududevulapalli village in Atmakur (S) mandal, is the man behind the wheel of the tusker. Venkat Reddy has been working as a driver with Vijayawada STC Transport for the past 26 years.
IndiGo cancels both legs of its Vijayawada-Bhogapuram service, while Air India Express cancells both legs of its Hyderabad-Bhogapuram service, indicates flight-tracking data
The Air India Express flight from Vijayawada circled near the airport before landing in Nagpur more than two hours late on the night the deep depression approached the coast
Vande Bharat Coach Develops Hot Axle At Vijayawada Station
South Central Railways Vijayawada division authorities provided waiting facilities, drinking water and food for passengers and set up a help desk for assistance. Passengers unwilling to continue their onward journey were facilitated with the refund process, while alternate arrangements were made for those who wanted to continue their journey.
Vijayawada receives first prolonged spell of rain this year
Tiruvuru records 97.2 mm rainfall; NTR district under yellow alert as isolated moderate to heavy rain is likely on Thursday
Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada
Hot axle detected in C4 coach after smoke was noticed at Vijayawada railway station; passengers shifted to an alternative train
Vijayawada: Durga Temple Hundial Collections Cross 2.08 Crore in Fortnight
The hundials yielded 203 grams of gold and 2.674 kg of silver during the 14-day period.
Chandavaram Buddhist Stupa to be developed as international tourist destination in Prakasam district
District Collector P. Raja Babu says DPR for restoration and development will be ready in three weeks; road connectivity, basic infrastructure and a spiritual tourism circuit are also planned
Nellore to host MSME workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on September 24
District Collector says the workshop will create awareness on various topics for the benefit of aspiring entrepreneurs, representatives of MSMEs, and members of self-help groups (SHGs)
Nellore to host MSME workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on September 24
District Collector says the workshop will create awareness on various topics for the benefit of aspiring entrepreneurs, representatives of MSMEs, and members of self-help groups (SHGs)
CPI(M) seeks railway underbridge at Vambay Colony in Vijayawada
Party alleges project has remained pending for nearly two decades; demands funds and immediate commencement of works
CPI(M) seeks railway underbridge at Vambay Colony in Vijayawada
Party alleges project has remained pending for nearly two decades; demands funds and immediate commencement of works
Scan, pay, collect: Kanaka Durga temple installs Andhra Pradeshs first laddu ATM
The pilot laddu ATM machine at the foot of Indrakeeladri takes UPI payments; the Endowments Commissioner warns devotees against fake puja tickets and touts ahead of Dasara
Vijayawadas 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh will be washed away where it sits on September 24
Built on Sitara Grounds in 60 days by about 200 artisans from other States, the clay, jute and coir idol will be dissolved by fire tenders on the last day of the utsavams
Stakeholders from eight districts will showcase local industrial potential; NTR Collector G. Lakshmisha urges entrepreneurs to use the regional summit to sign MoUs
Nellore teenager gets 10 years jail for rape of 98-year-old woman
Nine years after the offence, the Eighth Additional District and Sessions Court convicts Valluru Penchalayya and orders his two sentences to run concurrently
Technical Issue Delays Bengaluru-Vijayawada Flight, AP Minister On Board
The flight developed a technical issue after take-off, following which it returned to the Bengaluru airport.
Police identify 260 persons in alleged attack on PETs at SAAP office in Vijayawada
Ethanol company sues Andhra farmer over pollution claims, seeks 1 crore compensation
Sentini BioProducts Pvt. Ltd. has sued farmer M. Muralidhar Reddy of Gandepalli village, near Keesara in the NTR district, requesting that he be directed to issue a public apology and perpetual injunction restraining the farmer from making any misleading and malicious statements in the future
Third Railway Line Between Kazipet and Vijayawada Ready for Operations
Construction of the third line on the Kazipet-Mahabubabad section has been completed, allowing trial runs to be conducted on the additional track.
VMC Holds Public Toilet Awareness Programme For Students
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation conducted a sanitation awareness programme for school students under the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign.
Naidu virtually lays foundation stones for development projects worth 380 crore in Nellore district
Naidu virtually lays foundation stones for development projects worth 380 crore in Nellore district
Andhra Pradesh revives Nandi awards to honour film and TV talent
The Nandi Film Awards and National Film Awards will be presented at a ceremony proposed to be held either in Amaravati or Vijayawada, while the Nandi Television Awards will be held in Tirupati
Minister assures financial aid to drought-affected farmers through banks
Inaugurating modernised PDCCB headquarters in Ongole, K. Atchannaidu says government is gathering comprehensive reports regarding the situation in drought-affected areas from all districts
Vijayawada Draft Electoral Rolls Released For 86 Wards
VMC released draft photo electoral rolls for all 86 wards, urging residents to verify voter details ahead of the municipal elections.
Amaravati Regional Conference To Showcase Industrial Opportunities
Vijayawada will host the Amaravati Regional Conference on October 16, highlighting investment, MSMEs, local industries and industrial opportunities.
Nimmala Condemns YSRC Attack On Teachers In Vijayawada
Nimmala Ramanaidu criticised the alleged YSRC-linked attack on Vijayawada teachers, demanding action against those responsible.
CPI(M) protests milk price hike at Vijaya Dairy in Vijayawada
Student dies after drowning in Eluru canal; friend still missing
AP Govt. Gives Nod To Nandi Awards
The Nandi awards and National Film Awards for 2012-2016 would be given away in Vijayawada in November 2026. The government also issued orders for constituting jury committees on Nandi Awards for 2017-2014 and 2025. At the same time, it was also ordered that the list of winners for 2017-2024, 2025 should be announced at the event
Woman falls into boiling sambar pot at Ganesh Chaturthi event in Vijayawada, dies | VIDEO
In a tragic incident, a 46-year-old woman died after accidentally falling into a large vessel filled with boiling sambar while preparing food for an Annadanam event during Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The tragic incident took place in the L Rao Nagar area under Vijayawada's One Town police station limits. The woman, identified as Sujatha, was helping organisers prepare food for the community meal on Sunday morning. According to police and local residents, she accidentally fell into the vessel while sambar was being carried during the preparations.
