Narrow roads and poor infra mar spirit of Pakala Beach Festival
Vacant professor posts in teaching hospitals, medical colleges filled
Health Minister approves promotions of 118 associate professors to fill the vacancies
Film-maker highlights Prakasam districts scenic locations for shooting Telugu movies
Union Bank organises bike rally in Vijayawada to promote new deposit scheme
Koneru Humpy and P.V. Sindhu launch SAAP League for young athletes
Death of student at coaching centre: parents seek justice
Parents Association of Andhra Pradesh seek the intervention of Education Minister and Commissioner of School Education in the matter
Grand Rathotsavam concludes Mahasivaratri festivities in Vijayawada
Truck with illegally transported PDS rice seized in Nellore, two held
Union Minister Anupriya Patel to attend AIIMS-Mangalagiri convocation ceremony on February 17
Bill Gates arrives on brief visit to Andhra Pradesh
Ministers Nara Lokesh, Vangalapudi Anitha, K. Archannaidu and Y. Satya Kumar welcomed Bill Gates at the Vijayawada international airport
Bill Gates all praise for adoption of latest technologies in A.P. governance
Bill Gates appreciated the streamlining of citizen services through Data Lake and WhatsApp Governance, and called the efforts going into the development of the capital city as great work
All-India Inter-University Netball Tournament celebrates sports and culture in Vijayawada
Pawan Kalyan launches Jana Sena membership drive
Mr. Kalyan said the JSP had started with just 150 people and enrolled 90,000 members during the first membership drive conducted in 2021.
Sarvepalli MLA Brings Krishnapatnam ZP HS Students to APLA
The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the functioning and significance of the assembly: Reports
CPI seeks action against medical mafia operating within A.P.
Inter-university netball tourney for women begins in Vijayawada
Pharma mafia rampant in A.P., alleges CPI leader
RPF officer saves passenger hanging from train at Vijayawada station
Hyderabad: A quick action by aRailway Protection Force (RPF) Head Constable saved a passengers life at the Vijayawada Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred on Platform no 6 when theCherlapallyShalimar East Coast Express arrived at the station. A video of the incident surfaced on social media, showing Head Constable Narsahma Rao performing his 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 .
Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav also proposed the creation of an AP Wealth Fund with a seed corpus of 100 crore, inviting private equity participation to generate long-term wealth for the State
Alert RPF Constable Saves Passengers Life at Vijayawada Station
A passenger was attempting to board a train in Shalimar East Coast express with his family when he accidentally slipped on platform 6 at the station
Anti-drug Cyclothon Enters 18th Day; Massive Rally Held In Vijayawada
Sivanath lauded the joint initiative of the police and Sujana Foundation, saying the campaign aimed to safeguard the future of youth. Chowdary said drug addiction devastates families and generations
Ten years on, storm-water drains in Vijayawada remain incomplete
BJP deliberately annihilated MGNREGS, alleges Sharmila
Wages are not being paid on time for the work done under the new scheme, says the APCC chief
VIT-AP University Commemorates 50 Years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
VIT-AP University in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) and International Justice Mission (IJM) organised One day Thematic workshop with the theme Freedom, Equality and Social Justice- Our Responsibility in Eradication of Bonded Labour system on 10th February 2026. This event witnessed participation of several stakeholders involving various departments of state police, revenue, labour, child welfare, social welfare department along with paralegal volunteers of the Legal Service Authority. The entire workshop was divided into 3 technical sessions. The executive chairman of APSLSA Justice Ch. Manavendranath Roy inaugurated the event with a keynote. The gathering led to enlightenment about the abolition of the bonded labour system in India. The assembly launched the Audio song and the poster. The Justice A.V. Sesha Sai, Former Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, chaired the first session, sparked for better understanding of abolition of the bonded labour system with the emphasis of landmark judicial precedents and the key provisions of Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. First technical session panel consisted with dignitaries Dr. Benarji Chakka, Dean, VIT- AP School of Law along with Sri A. Ganeshan, Welfare Commissioner Labour Welfare Board Vijayawada. The session introduced the statics and the achievements made by the Warriers in Eradication of Bonded Labour system. The second technical session was chaired by Justice Dr. V.R.K Krupa Sagar Former Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Mr. T.S Chetan IAS, CDR. Ashok VM Kumar (RETD.) Vice President, International Justice Mission (NGO) as panellists. This session embarked for cooperation among departments for achieving milestones. The third session consisted of marvellous speakers Smt. B. Lavanya Veni, IAS., Director, Social welfare Department; G. Naga Malleswari, Programme Manager, Child Welfare Department; and Smt. B. S. V. Himabindu, Member Secretary, APSLSA. This session was summed up with the quotations of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. In a nutshell, this event led to improve the insights over the abolition of the Bonded Labour system. Overall, this workshop stood as a significant step in reinforcing the responsibility of every individual in eradicating the bonded labour system. The deliberations, shared experiences, and collective dialogue between the departments strengthened the process and understanding while also considering values of freedom, equality and social justice. The event concluded with a translation of the legal and judicial mandates to practical enforcement at ground level, ensuring liberty, dignity and justice for the vulnerable communities.
Consultant Appointed to Prepare DPR for 6-Lane Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway
The Central government has already declared about 2500 km length as new NHs since 2014 in Telangana: Nitin Gadkari
42% allocation sought for Rayalaseema in A.P. Budget
Rayalaseema Rashtra Samithi demands startup corridors in every district, restoration of crop insurance for farmers and dedicated funds for infrastructureVIJAYAWADA
Brain-dead engineering students organs give new lease of life to several patients
Family consents to donation after accident; heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and corneas transplanted across Vijayawada, Guntur and Hyderabad
A.P. Food Commission member inspects anganwadi centres, issues show-cause notices
Lakshmi Reddy Endela directs CDPOs to issue show-cause notices to employees of Medarametla and Bodduvanipalem anganwadi centres
BJP observes Samarpan Diwas in Vijayawada to mark Deendayal Upadhyayas death anniversary
Parents association hails release of 1,200 crore towards fee reimbursements, scholarships
They demand State government to release 7,000 crore in pending dues under Vidya Deeven and Vasathi Deevena schemes
VMC council approves revised budget of 1.64 lakh crore for 2026-27
Budget estimates, both capital income and expenditure, revised after YSRCP corporatorsraise objections to allocation of 450 crore for stormwater drain project
BJP leaders receive Kerala corporators in Vijayawada en route to meet Prime Minister
Corporators travelling to Delhi by Kerala Express after invitation from Narendra Modi
Vijayawada Youth Gets Lifer For Rape And Impregnating Sister
Based on the mothers complaint, Pamidimukkala police registered a case under various sections, including the POCSO Act.
Vijayawada West Assembly Segment Bags First Place In Performance Among 175 Segments In AP
21 bagged A+ grade, 153 got A grade while one constituency secured B grade.
72-Year-Old Athlete From Prakasam Felicitated For Sporting Achievements
Seetharamaiah recently emerged victorious in the 26th Krishna River Crossing Swimming Competition, organised by the Aqua Devils Association in Vijayawada on February 8
Recurring brain stroke affects up to 20% of patients, Indian data shows
Andhra Natya Sangamam Showcases Classical Dance in Vijayawada
The classical dance festival Andhra Natya Sangamam was held in Vijayawada on Sunday evening under the auspices of the Swaranartana music and dance institution.
Two cows rescued after falling into drainage in Vijayawada
Police and civic staff rushed to the spot and safely rescued the cows. No injuries were reported.
Mystery continues to shroud PG medicos death in Vijayawada GGH
A.P. Mahila Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja asks investigating officers to find the reasons behind the puncture marks on the body; we are waiting for the post mortem report, says GGH Superintendent A.Y. Rao
State-level Quran memorisation contest concludes in Vijayawada
Thousands participate in Sathya Sai run and cycling event in Vijayawada
Coastal States to lead Indias Blue Economy journey: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent VIJAYAWADA, Feb 7: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singhtoday stated that Andhra Pradesh, along with other coastal states, will emerge as the torchbearer of Indias Blue Economy transformation. Referring to the Prime Ministers repeated emphasis from the Red Fort on making the Blue Economy a national priority mission, the Minister said that the Union Budget 2026-27 gives concrete [] The post Coastal States to lead Indias Blue Economy journey: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bird flu outbreak in Tamil Nadu triggers panic in Andhra Pradesh
There are no avian influenza cases in the State, but poultry and fish producers have been advised to initiate bio-security measures as a precaution, say officials VIJAYAWADA
Rapido, Ola, Uber strike affects transportation in Andhra Pradesh
Many autos, bikes and taxis were seen parked at bus and railway stations and other public places in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and other cities
Nandigama: Alert Driver Saves 39 Passengers as Bus Goes Up in Flames
A Kaveri travels bus from Hyderabad-Vijayawada caught fire near Nandigama in NTR district of Andhra Pradesh, passengers escape unhurt
Private bus catches fire near Keesara in Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: A private travel bus en route from Hyderabad to Vijayawada caught fire in the early hours of Saturday near Keesara on the PeralapaduNSP Canal road in Kanchikacherla mandal. The incident occurred when the bus, operated by a private travel company, suddenly went up in flames while passing through the stretch under the limits 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 .
Vijayawada: PG Medical Student Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
A third-year PG student in the anesthesiology department and a native of Ananthapur district, she had complained of uneasiness after having egg fried rice for dinner.
Doubts over cause of death of PG doctor at Vijayawada Government Hospital
The final year student collapsed in the wee hours and was admitted in GGH where she died while undergoing treatment in the early hours on Thursday, Machavaram CI D. V. Ramana said
Rail Push Vital For APs Economic Growth, Says MP Sivanath
The Vijayawada MP criticised the AP government, saying it was working closely with the central government to facilitate railway projects through timely land support, clearances and proactive coordination.
Sri Sathya Sai run and ride to promote unity in Vijayawada
Minister urges calm amid tiger movement in East Godavari district
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EAGLE, Police, and GRP conduct anti-drug searches at Vijayawada railway station
Man murdered at Vijayawada railway station
Work on South Coast Railway Zone to begin soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mohit Sonakiya said the work on Errupalem-Nambur and Kotipalli-Narsapur lines were progressing.
Andhra posts highest Jan GST collections, outpaces national growth
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh recorded its highest-ever January GST collections since the rollout of the tax in 2017, with net GST revenue rising 6.72 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,073 crore in January 2026, even as tax rates were cut on several key goods and services. The growth comes despite GST rate reductions on consumer essentials, 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 .
Jogi Rameshs house in Vijayawada attacked
102nd Annual Feast of Gunadala Mary Matha takes off in Vijayawada
102nd Mary Matha feast novena begins at Gunadala Shrine
SCR GM inspects inspects railway stations in Vijayawada division
Ramakrishna Mission to open human development centre in Vijayawada on Feb. 1
NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in AP
The National Highways Authority of India achieved a historic milestone during the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor project by laying record-breaking road stretches within 24 hours. The post NHAI sets two Guinness World Records in AP appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Bengaluruvijayawada Economic Corridor By 2027
1.4 lakh crore worth NH works to be executed in three years
Awareness Drive on Rights of Waste And Hair Pickers Held in Vijayawada
The mobile van campaign was flagged off by P. Venkatanarayana, Urban Community Development Project Officer of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
APUFIDC Chairman Reviews AMRUT 2.0 Works In Vijayawada
In the Central constituency, the chairman inspected AMRUT 2.0 incentive grant works worth 7 crore being executed in the 63rd and 64th divisions.
Monster Rule Has Ended In State, But Civic Hurdles Persist In Vijayawada: Sivanath
The MP, along with Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan, laid the foundation stone for road construction works worth 13 lakh at Central Excise Colony in the citys 4th Division.
Two Vijayawada Division Staff Receive SCR GM's Employee of the Month Safety Awards
The Vijayawada Division awardees were recognised for two separate incidents in December 2025, both involving goods trains and the early detection of hot axles.
IPE, The Hindu FIC quiz to be held in Vijayawada on January 31
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje offers prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada
Andhra Driver Stops Bus, Saves 18 Lives Before Dying Of Heart Attack
A bus driver belonging to the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) died after suffering a sudden heart attack while on duty, transporting 18 passengers from Hyderabad towards Vijayawada.
Governor hosts At Home reception on Republic Day in Vijayawada
A.P. Food Safety department tightens focus on sale of cotton candy
Despite containing harmful colouring agent Rhodamine B, the use of which is prohibited in the State, the sale of cotton candy continues in public gatherings in Vijayawada, including the recent Vijayawada Book Festival
PGRS cancelled in Vijayawada due to Republic Day celebrations
Vivekananda Human Excellence Centre to be inaugurated in Vijayawada on Feb 1
Venkaiah Naidu launches Sujana Health on Wheels in Vijayawada West
Venkaiah Naidu Stresses On Preventive Healthcare
enkaiah Naidu praised Vijayawada West MLA Yalamanchili Satyanarayana (Sujana) Chowdary for independently implementing welfare initiatives without waiting for government intervention: Reports
Minister Orders Completion Of 5 Lakh Houses By Ugadi
Chairing a high-level review meeting at the State Housing Corporation headquarters in Vijayawada, the minister stressed the need for time-bound execution, coordinated action, and daily monitoring to meet the ambitious target.
Grievances Pour In at TDs Praja Vedika at NTR Bhavan in Vijayawada
Those who attended the programme included MSME minister Kondapalli Srinivas and Vijayawada parliamentary party president Gadde Anuradha.
Complex brain surgery performed on 11-year-old boy at Narayana Hospital
The boy from Vijayawada was suffering from Rasmussens Encephalitis, a rare and severe neurological disorder
Indian Coast Guards Bike Rally to Mark 50th Raising Day Reaches Chennai from Tuticorin, Vizag
The route passed through key coastal spots including Kakinada, Vijayawada, Nizampatnam, Krishnapatnam, Mandapam, Karaikal and Puducherry, with 50 coast guard riders participating under Coast Guard Region (East), Chennai
Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils Deendayal Upadhyaya statue in Vijayawada
The event was attended by BJP national general secretary B.L. Santhosh who inaugurated a photo exhibition showcasing rare visuals from the 1965 Jana Sangh National Conference
A chilling plot unfolded in Chiluvur village as a wife allegedly murdered her onion trader husband with her boyfriend's assistance. Sleeping pills were reportedly mixed into his biryani, followed by suffocation. The wife then feigned ignorance, claiming a heart attack, but suspicious injuries led to a post-mortem confirming foul play and subsequent arrests.
AP BJP To Recreate Conduct Of Jan Sangh National Convention On Jan. 23, 24
Vijayawada municipal stadium is the place where there was a demand for an atomic bomb for India in 1965, and also for the abolition of Article 370, and subsequently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi abolished it: Reports
BJP gearing up for Ekatma Manavata Diwas in Vijayawada on January 23, 24
The Jana Sangh National Conference held in 1965 at the same venue shaped Indias ideological direction based on dharma, say party leaders
Coastal Districts to Have Fog for Two More Days; Flights Affected
Several flights are either getting delayed by a few hours or diverted or even cancelled at times mainly in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Rajamahendravaram airports in the last few days due to dense fog conditions.
Thick Fog Delays Four Flights, One Cancelled At Vijayawada Airport
Airport authorities said all flights scheduled to land in the early morning could do so only after 10 am, once visibility improved
APERC to hold public hearings on power tariff proposals from January 20
Hybrid hearings on Retail Supply Tariff for 2026-27 to be held at Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Kurnool with live streaming across social media; public participation invited
Flight operations disrupted as thick fog shrouds Vijayawada and outskirts
According to the IMD shallow to moderate fog is likely at isolated pockets over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, while fog or mist is likely at a few places over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on January 20 and 21 as well
BJP to Host Deendayal National Conclave in Vijayawada from Jan. 23
An exhibition organised on the occasion will highlight the contributions of leaders, such as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP to host national Ekatma Manav Darshan convention in Vijayawada from January 23
Two-day event at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium to revisit Deendayal Upadhyayas philosophy and commemorate the historic 1965 resolution
Heavy traffic chokes Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway after Sankranti festival
Hyderabad: The Vijayawada-Hyderabad national highway is witnessing heavy congestion on Sunday, January 18, as a large number of people who travelled to their native places in Andhra Pradesh for the Sankranti festival are returning. The festival in Andhra Pradesh is marked by a three-day celebration Bhogi, Makara Sankranti, and Kanuma, reflecting the cultural traditions 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 .
A.P. Food Safety department to tighten focus on sale of cotton candy
Despite containing harmful colouring agent Rhodamine B, the use of which is prohibited in the State, the sale of cotton candy continues in public gatherings in Vijayawada, including the recent Vijayawada Book Festival
