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All Set for Bhavani Deeksha Rituals in Vijayawada
City police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu said a large influx of Bhavani devotees is expected from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states
Vijayawada airport weathered IndiGo crisis well, says Director
Jagan Meets Ailing YSRC Leader Jamalapurnamma In Vijayawada
YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Kedareswara Pet to see Jamalapurnamma
2 Drug Smugglers Get 10 years RI in Vijayawada
The DRI officers arrested two persons under the provisions of NDPS Act-1985. After the conclusion of the investigation, the officers of DRI filed a complaint against the accused before the Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Vijayawada
Business Expo 2025 in Vijayawada
Event bringing together industry leaders, MSMEs, startups, innovators, investors, policymakers
Seven held for smuggling ganja from Agency areas
Police seize 14 bikes and 5 kg of ganja from the accused after nabbing them at Auto Nagar in Vijayawada recently
AP Drugs Control Department To Have 27 New Offices
The department is constructing 27 new office buildings -- for joint directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and drugs inspectors across districts, along with two regional drugs testing laboratories in Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, and a state lab-cum-headquarters in Vijayawada.
Driver killed in tanker-truck collision in Prakasam district
Roasted Cockroach Found in Chicken Noodles Served at Hotel on Beach Road
Vijayawada Food Safety joint controller N. Poornachandra Rao maintained, We have been inspecting hotels and restaurants in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and other places. We are booking cases for violation of norms.
IndiGo Cancels 9 Vizag and 1 Vijayawada Flights
To assist stranded travellers at Visakhapatnam Airport, the APSRTC deployed additional buses, two each to Vijayawada and Hyderabad from while the Railways announced special services to clear the rush
Police perform last rites of monkey in Vijayawada
Traffic police appreciate vehicle riders following safety norms in Vijayawada
Home Guard raising day observed
Home guards help police maintain law and order, say Police Commissioner
63rd Home Guards Raising Day celebrations organised in Vijayawada and Eluru and
Nellore Rural MLA to lay foundation stone for Pottepalem bridge on January 5
Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy announced that the bridge will be constructed at 5 crore, and it will be completed within next eight months
Police convice man to give up bid to end life
Andhra Pradesh urges Centre to sanction National School of Drama
Tourism Minister says the State needs major art and cultural institutions to rebuild its heritage ecosystem
Eight red sanders smugglers held, 12 logs seized
Hilife Jewels Exhibition Launched in Vijayawada
Actress Ashu Reddy launched the expo
YSRCP leader Karunakar Reddy cries foul over CID, ACB probe into Parakamani theft case
The investigation has not been done as directed by the court, the former TTD chairman alleges, and vows to quit politics if his alleged links with the main accused is proven
VRA association stages protest demanding to resolve their issues
Krishnaveni music festival kicks off in Vijayawada on December 6
Two-day Carnatic music extravaganza to feature 18 concerts, 98 artistes
SEIL Energy to set up 4.5-crore Inclusive Sports Academy in Nellore
The all-weather stadium will come up at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
IndiGo To Fly Wide-Body Aircraft On VijayawadaHyderabad Route
IndiGos flight special director A.K. Singh held discussions with MPs Kesineni Sivanath and G.M. Harish in the presence of Ram Mohan Naidu.
44th Kanaka Durga Kalasha Jyoti Yatra Dazzles Vijayawada People
Devotees from various parts of the state carried the Kalasha Jyotis in the procession while chanting Jai Jai Durga in deep reverence.
A.P. Health Minister underscores need for doctors to have service mindset
A.P. government is positive about providing admissions to PHC doctors through in-service quota in DNB courses, says Health Minister
IndiGo to introduce wide-body aircraft on Vijayawada-Hyderabad route: MP
The IndiGo official assures that direct services from Vijayawada to Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi and Goa will be introduced after completing route mapping
Venkaiah Naidu calls for making Telugu proficiency mandatory for govt. jobs
Students of 144 colleges affiliated to Krishna University participate in youth festival Krishna Tarang-2025 at Machilipatnam
Vijayawada hospital successfully performs awake bypass surgery
CPI(M) seeks probe into demolition of JJ Nagar houses in Vijayawada
It is unjustifiable and immoral to destroy houses built with loans, despite a Supreme Court stay order valid until December 31, says CPI(M) leader
INDO-MIM donates 9.5 lakh to government ITI in Vakadu
Winter schedule changes affect Indigo airlines operations; passengers are warned of further delays on Friday (December 5); no flights cancelled from Vijayawada, but 19 services delayed on December 3, and 15 on December 4
SEIL Energy to set up hospital in Nellore under CSR initiative
The company is likely to spend 20 crore in a phased manner to construct a 50-bed hospital in 1.87 acres of government land, and seeking another acre to establish a nursing school
Gautam Adani meets Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
In a social media post, CM Chandrababu Naidu said they had discussions on key infrastructure projects and emerging opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
Ranganadu to Be Held in Vizag on Dec. 26: Vangaveetis Daughter
She unveiled the poster for the event, organised by the Radha Ranga Royal Association, at a programme in Vijayawada on Wednesday.
Health dept. plans delivery of medicines via drones to remote places
Teams formed to investigate deaths of two women diagnosed with Scrub Typhus
AKPL handles record 1.32 lakh MT of cargo on November 28
Vijayawada MP seeks Lokeshs support for MSME Hub in Jaggaiahpeta
Minister seeks support for formation of Greater Tirupati Municipal Corporation
Anagani Satya Prasad assures to allocate funds in the upcoming budget for the construction of RDO offices in Sullurpet and Srikalahasti, as well as renovation of government offices
Nearly 12 Lakh Tonne Paddy Procured in AP: Manohar
A dedicated control room has been set up at the Kanuru Civil Supplies Bhavan in Vijayawada to address issues reported by farmers during the ongoing paddy procurement process across the state: Minister
School bus gutted after clash between driver, cleaner in Prakasam district
No casualties reported as the incident took place when no students were inside the bus; police yet to confirm reason behind the incident
Nadendla Manohar stresses that the State governments foremost priority is to ensure that the public has access to quality agricultural products at fair and affordable prices; directs officials to monitor the quality of rice and other food grains sold in the market
Tamil Nadu woman killed in bus accident in Karnataka; four injured rushed to Madanapalle hospital
According to the police, the bus, which was enroute to Bengaluru from Kadapa, hit the median around 4 a.m., and overturned
Vijayawada MP thank Civil Aviation Minister for permitting Irumudis on flights
Vijayawada MP Sivanath also urged the Civil Aviation minister to run Vijayawada-Dubai direct flight, as many people from Andhra Pradesh are living in Dubai
Free Medical Camp Held for Home Guards in Vijayawada
The camp brought together leading doctors from various hospitals to provide free health check-ups and consultations to home guards and their families within the NTR commissionerate limits. Senior officials, including Admin DCPs K.G.V. Sarita and S.V.D. Prasad, AR, additional DCP K. Koteshwara Rao, and others, participated.
Two hotels in Tirupati get hoax bomb threat mails
Andhra Pradesh to roll out film tourism policy; eyes world-class studios and 20% industry share
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces stamp duty reimbursement, SGST waivers for 15 years, and capital subsidies up to 25% to boost Telugu cinema and tourism infrastructure across seven anchor hubs
Vijayawada Division Sets Record with 10.70 km Sleeper Renewal
DRM Sonakiya personally inspected the sites, attended Track Relaying Train (TRT) traffic blocks, and motivated the field staff, significantly boosting morale and driving efficiency.
AI transforming education, research quality, says expert
AIs role in teaching and research was discussed during Faculty Development Programme at Vikrama Simhapuri University
Cyclone Ditwah: Officials on alert
People asked to immediately dial 112 or inform the district control room at 80999 99977 in case of emergency
CPI demands stringent punishment of culprits in TTD Parakamani scam case
The accused and the masterminds in the case should be punished without any leniency, says Narayana
Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rainfall across South Coastal A.P., CWC issues red alert for the region
State declares holiday for all government, private, aided, and Anganwadi schools, as well as all government, private, and junior colleges on December 1 and PGRS programme is also cancelled; Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, and Tirupati district administrations and local Ministers alert the public
G. Sai Prasad to be new Chief Secretary of A.P.
Incumbent Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand will supperannuate Febaruary 28, 2026
PMO steps in after doctors flag concerns over Aadhaar-based attendance system
Prime Ministers Office asks the National Medical Commission to review objections raised by medical teachers, who say the new face-recognition attendance rules restrict mobility and disrupt academic and clinical duties
Experts from six countries arrive at AIIMS for global conference
Cyclone Ditwah: Not much rain in A.P. till afternoon of Saturday
Pawan Kalyan tells Jana Sena party MPs to raise issues related to Andhra Pradesh in Parliament
Jana Sena Party Chief K. Pawan Kalyan noted that the support extended by the Central Government for implementation of Amaravati and Polavaram projects was crucial and the State must make the most of it
Four dead in separate road accidents in NTR, Krishna districts in Andhra Pradesh
Cherukuri Chandrashekar, who owned a software company in Hyderabad was among the dead, says police
14 hurt as APSRTC bus overturns in Prakasam district
The injured were initially admitted to a PHC at Dornala, but were later shifted to Kurnool Government Hospital for better treatment
Locals pin high hopes on new Markapuram district
CBI Court in Vijayawada Sentences SCR ADE to 1 Year Imprisonment in Bribe Case
The CBI registered the case on November 29, 2006 against the accused for accepting bribe in the form of digital camera with a charger and batteries worth about Rs.11,200
Ongole GRP Cracks Rs.48.5 Lakh Train Theft Case
Acting under the supervision of DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu and SP Railways Rahul Dev Singh, three special teamsOngole IRP, Nellore IRP and the Vijayawada RPF Crime Branchcoordinated the investigation.
Vijayawada Police Bust Interstate Gang Targeting Bus-Stand Passengers
The first case was reported on November 24, when a passenger from the Krishna Lanka area realised that Rs.44,000 had been stolen from him while boarding a bus to Guntur on November 23.
Andhra govt, Rapido launch driver-cum-guide services to promote tourism
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday introduced a driver-cum-guide service in collaboration with bike taxi aggregator Rapido to enhance tourist experience and convenience. Tourism Minister K Durgesh said drivers with good Rapido ratings will undergo special training in December covering state history, culture, hospitality and safety before services are launched in Vijayawada, Tirupati, and 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 .
VSU students offered insight into MEME system
Udayagiri MLA assures support to kin of deceased TDP leader
Kakarla Suresh consoles family members of TDP leader Gottipati Prasad Naidu, who was murdered in daylight at Chintalapalem village in SPSR Nellore district
Man arrested for stealing valuables worth 48.50 lakh from train
Railway police officials nab the accused at a jewellery shop in Vijayawada while he was trying to sell the stolen gold ornaments
CREDAI Invites CM Naidu to January 2026 Property Show
CREDAI Vijayawada chairman C. Satish Babu, president GSR Mohan Rao and secretary K. Raghuram, along with MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), met the CM on Wednesday and formally invited him to the CREDAI Property Show scheduled for January 2026.
CBI Arrests 2 ESIC Officials in Bribery Case in Vijayawada
On 20 November, both accused allegedly visited the complainants residence and served a notice for attachment of his house.
Andhra Pradesh BJP chief accuses Congress and Nehru family of undermining Constitution
At a Constitution Day event in Vijayawada, Madhav alleges that Congress humiliated Ambedkar and weakened his ideals, contrasting this with the Modi governments efforts to uphold constitutional values
VMC to Shift Residents From Hazardous Areas in Vijayawada City
VMC commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra instructed officials to identify all such high-risk pockets across the city and work in coordination with the Revenue Department to enumerate affected households and arrange safe housing for the
Farmer, worker unions stage protest in Vijayawada against Labour Codes
CBI Arrests 2 Officials of ESIC in Bribe Case in Vijayawada
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused Social Security Officer red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from the complainant
DPR for Ongole airport to be finalised soon, says MP
Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy says the government has called for the consultants to prepare the techno-economic feasibility study report (TEFR) on the proposed greenfield airport
Fishermen urged to return by November 27 amid rough seas warning in Andhra Pradesh
Several trains to run on diverted routes due to maintenance works
The trains will run in a diverted route via VizianagaramRayagadaTitlagarh Raipur instead of VisakhapatnamVijayawada Ballarsha, says official
989 grievances registered during Praja Darbar in Vijayawada West
Hundreds take part in presentation of saare to Krishna river
Around 400 women volunteers carry saris from Gandhi Bomma Centre in the town to the riverbank at Nagayalanka
DGP Leads Vijayawada Rally Against Drug Abuse
DGP Gupta said the government was acting firmly against drug networks, with EAGLE identifying 869 drug hotspots across the state and maintaining intensive surveillance
Over 200 students take part in neurology conference in Vijayawada
Former RBI Governor to deliver talk on November 25 in Vijayawada
APSRTCs first special bus to Sabarimala flagged off
Special buses are also being operated to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and other destinations based on the demand, says Visakhapatnam DPTO
Established under a strategic collaboration between Starbucks Coffee Company & Tata Starbucks, the FSP aims to empower 10,000 Indian coffee farmers by 2030 Starbucks will open its 500th coffeehouse in India this week in Delhi NCR a Starbucks Reserve location offering a premium and immersive coffee experience Reaffirming its long-term commitment to India, and its plans to deepen its coffee leadership in the market, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the establishment of a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP). In collaboration with Tata Starbucks Private Limited, the FSP will connect local agronomists and farmers to global farming best practices through open-source agronomy. Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Starbucks re-affirm coffee leadership and announce a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP) to strengthen the coffee value chain from Bean to Cup Strengthening Indias coffee value chain from bean to cup Starbucks Coffee Trading Company, SARL (SCTC), Starbucks global procurement and trading subsidiary, will collaborate closely with Tata Starbucks to empower 10,000 farmers by 2030. The FSP based in Karnataka will combine Tata Starbucks deep local knowledge, Indias coffee-growing heritage, and decades of Starbucks global agronomy expertise. It will support farmers from Indias key coffee growing states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to strengthen connections with Starbucks global network, drive innovation, and share best practices in farming and sustainability to ensure a sustainable future for India coffee. The FSP will set up technical model farms in partnership with farmers in India, incorporating global learnings, to embed best practices in coffee agronomy and test sustainable solutions. The FSP in India will serve as a hub for testing new varietals, provide knowledge on innovative farming techniques aligned to Indian practices and conditions, and share insights about other agroforestry initiatives to improve coffee quality, productivity and climate resiliency. The goal is to build upon traditional methods to help farmers improve both the quality of their crops and their profitability. The FSP will work closely with existing centers of excellence within the Starbucks global network. This includes partnering with Farmer Support Centers (FSC) in coffee-growing regions around the world, where agronomists collaborate directly with farmers on research, and learning from existing model farms within Starbucks supply chain. This network includes FSCs in the APAC region in North Sumatra, Indonesia and Yunnan, China and Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica, Starbucks first company-operated coffee farm and headquarters to the Starbucks Costa Rica Farmer Support Center and Starbucks Global Research and Development team. Through the FSP, Indian farmers will also benefit from Starbucks 2026 global digital training tools, which will offer detailed online modules on agronomy, coffee quality, and C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) practices to foster ethical sourcing and ultimately enhance productivity and sustainability. It will also educate farmers about Regen-Ag (regenerative agriculture) practices and methods to reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints, and contribute to agroforestry and social development initiatives. The FSP will develop projects across the key Starbucks commitments of unlocking coffee productivity, increasing farm profitability and building climate resiliency over the next 5 years. To build capability and strengthen Indias entire coffee value chain, Tata Starbucks will also donate one million high-yield variety Arabica seedlings to farmers over the next five years. During his visit to India this week, Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks said, India is one of our fastest-growing markets. Were partnering with Tata to shape the future of coffee in India, including supporting farmers, empowering communities, and delivering the highest quality offerings to our customers. Its a long-term commitment to build a stronger, more sustainable coffee ecosystem that benefits everyone, from bean to cup . Sunil D'Souza, Managing Director & CEO at Tata Consumer Products said, Through the past decade, together, Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks, have helped shape Indias thriving coffee culture and industry. With this new initiative, we are pleased to pair Starbucks global agronomy expertise with Tatas footprint in India to drive tangible impact and pave the way for the future of responsible coffee farming in India . Re-affirming Starbucks coffee leadership through differentiated and elevated experiences Since its inception in 2012 as a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Consumer Products, Tata Starbucks has been dedicated to delivering the unique Starbucks Experience to customers in India. This has set the stage for Indias ever evolving and dynamic coffee culture. This week, Tata Starbucks will celebrate the opening of its 500th coffeehouse in India, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the market. As one of Starbucks fastest-growing international markets, India remains central to the companys plans for strategic and sustainable expansion, with continued focus on job creation and meaningful development opportunities for its partners (employees). The 500th coffeehouse will be the second location to offer a Starbucks Reserve coffee experience in Delhi NCR, engaging coffee enthusiasts with an immersive experience that showcases Starbucks coffee craft, heritage, and storytelling. The coffeehouse and its Starbucks Reserve experience underscore Tata Starbucks commitment to elevating Indias coffee craftsmanship through elevated store design, handcrafted beverages, and locally inspired innovations. As part of the global strategy to make Starbucks a welcoming coffeehouse where people gather to enjoy the finest coffee handcrafted by skilled baristas, Tata Starbucks will continue to focus on creating a differentiated and elevated coffee forward experience in India. It invites customers to experience the full flavor profile it offers - serving the worlds finest coffee and elevated offerings in a welcoming coffeehouse environment that has made it a beloved part of Indias coffee landscape. Sushant Dash, chief executive officer of Tata Starbucks said, As the largest specialty coffee player in India, we are proud to bring the Farmer Support Partnership in collaboration with SCTC, a meaningful step toward strengthening Indias coffee-growing community and securing the future of high-quality Arabica. Our commitment to India extends beyond growth, to investing in farmers, partners (employees) and customers to continue building a vibrant coffee culture. We will continue to serve the finest Arabica coffee from India and around the world, brought to life through the warm, welcoming third place experience that defines Starbucks . About Starbucks Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com . About Tata Starbucks Private Limited Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Limited and currently operates more than 497 stores in India across 81 cities, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Alibaug, Amritsar, Anand, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Goa, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior Haridwar, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lonavala, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Meerut, Mumbai, Mussoorie, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Noida, Pathankot, Patiala, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Siliguri, Sonipat, Surat, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vapi, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Varanasi and Vizag are cities in India. through a network of over 4,437 passionate partners (employees). Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee - A TATA Alliance.
Minister Wants To Turn SHG Members Into Successful Entrepreneurs
Reviewing the performance of Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) with senior officials in Vijayawada on Friday, Srinivas disclosed that during the 202526 financial year, the state government aims to groom one lakh SHG women as entrepreneurs by encouraging them to establish new enterprises.
Maoists term encounters in Maredumilli Agency in ASR district fake
The police picked up the top leaders in Vijayawada on November 15 and shot them dead, the Central Committee of the banned outfit has alleged, and called for observance of black day on November 23
Vijayawada Division Bags Top Honours in Zonal Hindi Drama Contest
The honours were presented by South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.
Man arrested for vehicle thefts, 45 bikes worth 22.50 lakh seized in Vijayawada
SCR rolls out 3,200-crore track fencing project to enable high-speed travel in high density routes
Top officials said high-density routes, spanning 1,835 km, include key sections such as Secunderabad-Kazipet, Kazipet-Balharshah, Vijayawada-Kondapalli and Gooty-Wadi
Vijayawada MP Urges Expedition Of Pending Railway Projects
Kesineni Chinni assured that the State Government will extend full support to the Railways in addressing these issues and accelerating implementation: Reports
