SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 22    C

Vijayawada News

Trending News

Vijayawada / The Hindu

A.P. CM tells officials to improve public service delivery by adopting technologies

All government departments should be connected to the Data Lake for better service delivery and data-based decisions, says CM Naidu

25 Nov 2025 5:28 am
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

24 Nov 2025 8:02 pm
PAV urges State to drop PPP plan for new medical colleges

Health activists question the need for private participation when land, funds and regulatory systems are already in place, and ask the government to operationalise all proposed colleges through full public funding and administration

23 Nov 2025 8:07 pm
Goddess rides Sarvabhoopala Vahanam and Swarna Ratham on sixth day of Brahmotsavam in Tiruchanur

Deity appears in Krishna attire as vibrant folk performances and day-long vahana sevas mark the celebrations

22 Nov 2025 8:09 pm
BirlaNu to invest 127 crore in fibre cement board plant project in Nellore

The greenfield project is likely to create 600 direct and indirect employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled talent in the region

22 Nov 2025 7:16 pm
Andhra Pradesh may see another cyclone next week

Rayalaseema and South Coastal A.P. may receive moderate rain between November 26 and 29, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on November 27 and 28

21 Nov 2025 7:13 am
Prevent accidents at danger spots in Nellore: Collector to NH officials

Collector Himanshu Shukla inquires about road accidents taking place in Kandukur and Atmakur divisions

20 Nov 2025 10:09 pm
PDSU protests against privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra

PDSU demands that government roll back steps taken towards privatisation of medical education

20 Nov 2025 8:27 pm
ICMR approves 6.2 crore for kidney research in Uddanam

Under the project, titled Srikakulam Kidney Research Project, the health department will identify individuals who are likely to develop kidney disease within a year or two and will provide early treatment to them; this will be done through tests

19 Nov 2025 6:45 pm
YSRCP leaders accuse A.P. govt. of neglecting Hindu Dharma, temples

The YSRCP also took objection to the reported insult toRani Sadasivamurthy, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veda Vignana Peetham, removing him on what he termed unjust and baseless grounds

19 Nov 2025 11:12 am
De-addiction centre in every district to help check drug abuse, says A.P. Minister

Pointing out that EAGLE stands for Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement, the Minister said it brings together various departments such as Police, Excise and Education

19 Nov 2025 11:10 am
24 government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh to have Critical Care Blocks

22 hospitals will have 50 beds, one will have 75 and another will have 100 beds; In every 50-bed CCB, there will be a ten-bed ICU, a six-bed mini ICU, maternity, isolation and casualty wards and beds for dialysis patients

18 Nov 2025 9:10 pm
Reconstruction of 498 ancient temples under way with 603 crore: Endowments Minister

A committee has been formed to ensure government cooperation with private temples so that no difficulties arise during major festivals, says Anam

18 Nov 2025 8:48 pm
Kakani accuses the government of removing seven lakh farmers from the PM KISAN Scheme beneficiary list

The former Agriculture Minister alleges failure to disburse 21,432 crore in promised aid and points to black-market sale of urea at inflated prices

18 Nov 2025 8:07 pm
Minister assures to resolve major issues in Nellore

The MA&UD Minister lays foundation stone for the construction of new road works at Sunday Market and at underbridge near Atmakur Bus Stand in the city

17 Nov 2025 8:23 pm
Officials told to increase number of free buses in Tirumala

TTD Executive Officer directs officials to speed up the construction process of TTD temples in several States during a review meeting

15 Nov 2025 9:34 pm
Auto workers stage protest demanding financial aid of 15,000

Under the Vahana Mitra scheme, 15,000 was given to only 2,90,000 drivers, while remaining 5,53,659 auto and cab drivers have been left out, alleges IFTU Auto Workers Union president

15 Nov 2025 8:36 pm
Nine arrested for drug peddling, over 23 kg ganja seized in Kadapa

RIMS police also seize 1,620 Tapedac 100 mg tablets worth nearly 1 lakh and two mobile phones from the accused

15 Nov 2025 8:12 pm
Lung cancer conference in Tirupati throws light on latest advancements

Over 300 faculty and delegates across India participate in the two-day event

15 Nov 2025 7:33 pm
Crime and punishment

In 2015, a brutal murder straight out of a movie script shook Andhra Pradesh. It was the murder of the Mayor of Chittoor a crime that blended politics with personal vendetta. After nearly a decade, the judgment that followed was equally strong, distinct and unprecedented: for the first time, five of the accused were sentenced to death. K. Umashanker goes back to trace what happened that day and how the investigation unfolded

14 Nov 2025 10:53 am
Minister expresses ire over pending works at Veligonda project

Nimmala Rama Naidu inspects project works in Prakasam district for the second time in a week with a team of irrigation experts

12 Nov 2025 7:43 pm
Shelter shortage, poor planning slow stray dog control in Vijayawada

While the Supreme Courts order to move stray dogs into shelters after sterilisation draws protests from animal lovers, civic officials in Vijayawada grapple with limited kennels and disorganised birth control drives

12 Nov 2025 6:39 pm
Naidu urged to allocate land in MSME Park for bulk drug units

Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association of India seeks 1,000 acres of land in the newly inaugurated MSME Park in Prakasam district

11 Nov 2025 8:49 pm
Veligonda project will turn drought-prone areas of Prakasam district to fertile lands: CM

Assures to complete the project by 2026 and provide water to Kanigiri, Yerragondapalem, Giddalur and Markapuram areas

11 Nov 2025 8:13 pm
Naidu inaugurates 49 MSME Parks across 17 districts in Andhra Pradesh

Also virtually inaugurates 38 mega industrial units set up across A.P. with an investment of 25,256 crore; Industries Department has set up 50 MSME projects at a cost of 873 crore in a total area of 868 acres in the State

11 Nov 2025 7:50 pm
Centre to establish 750-crore yoga and naturopathy institute in Andhra Pradesh: Health Minister

The proposed institute, to function under the Ministry of AYUSH, will offer courses in naturopathy and yogic science, and house a 450-bed hospital and research centre; Centre also plans a 100-crore facility near Nadimpalem in Guntur district, he says

10 Nov 2025 8:34 pm
Lokesh lauds teacher for developing a school in Kadapa

It is commendable and inspiring that a single teacher beautified the school in Karanamvaripalli with the help of villagers. The school children will have a bright future with the efforts of the teacher, who has not only renovated the school but is also providing a comprehensive education, says education minister

10 Nov 2025 7:57 pm
Effective BP control can reduce risk of stroke, say experts

Indian Stroke Association experts stress on the need to educate the public on the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring for individuals aged 18 and above

9 Nov 2025 11:13 pm
Special operation against red sandalwood smugglers soon, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Calling for an end to the illegal trade voluntarily, he says the government will soon seize the assets of four kingpins involved in the clandestine activity

8 Nov 2025 8:46 pm
5,000 saplings planted in one hour in Ongole

Thousands of students from 10 colleges participated in this record-breaking initiative under Swarnandhra Swachh Andhra programme aimed at enhancing greenery and nutrition in the city

8 Nov 2025 4:33 pm
Spurious liquor case: former minister Jogi Ramesh, his brother in Nellore jail

YSRCP leaders Kakani Govardhan Reddy, Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy and hundreds of activists reached the jail premises to meet Jogi brothers

4 Nov 2025 3:29 pm