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Vijayawada News

Vijayawada / The Hindu

18 youths rescued from floodwaters of Penna River in Nellore

The youngsters were rescued in a seven-hour joint operation by police, fire and revenue department officials

16 Sep 2025 4:33 pm
Engineers play significant role in nation-building, say experts

They recall the historical contributions of engineers in irrigation projects and industrial growth of the country and make special references to projects such as Himayatsagar Dam and Srisailam Dam

15 Sep 2025 10:27 pm
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy releases water from Somasila Reservoir to Penna River

The government is preparing plans to set up temple tourism parks across the district as per the orders of the Chief Minister

14 Sep 2025 11:12 pm
No uranium contamination in ground water at Turakapalem, clarifies Health Department

The department, as part of preventive measures, has ordered officials concerned to ensure that water is being supplied through tankers in the village

14 Sep 2025 8:25 pm
Residents, farmers oppose proposed Indosol, BPCL projects in Nellore district

Bharatha Chaitanya Yuvajana chief Ramachandra Yadav announces to go on a hunger strike along with the farmers if there is an attempt to grab their lands in Karedu

14 Sep 2025 8:10 pm
Andhra Pradesh HC directs govt. to extend tenure of APSCPCR members till new body is formed

Consider the representations made to this effect by the APSCPCR Chairperson and members, HC tells the Secretary of WD&CW Department

14 Sep 2025 8:05 am
40 Gurukul students suffer viral fever, diarrhoea in Atmakur

20 students sent back to their houses, while 20 are undergoing treatment at a nearby PHC

13 Sep 2025 8:13 pm
Youth kills B-Pharmacy student in Nellore

The accused after attacking the girl with the knife surrendered to the police

13 Sep 2025 3:43 pm
Jagan condemns attack on two YSRCP activists in Krishna district

Those responsible for such incidents will be held accountable if YSRCP returns to power, he warns

13 Sep 2025 3:52 am
1,500 tax defaulters in Nellore told to appear before Lok Adalat on September 13

Strict action will be taken against defaulters of property tax, drinking water tax, vacant land tax and trade license tax, says NMC Commissioner

12 Sep 2025 8:23 pm
VSU to set up Glass and Glazing Skill Centre

The centre will play a vital role in enhancing employment opportunities for the VSU students in the glass industry, says Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao

12 Sep 2025 7:17 pm
Diarrhoea cases in Vijayawada go up to 102, no clarity yet on causes

No deaths reported, says Minister; reports of water samples sent to Institute of Preventive Medicine awaited; control room set up at the Collectorate

11 Sep 2025 11:17 pm
4,000 tonnes of urea available in Prakasam district, says DAO

Awareness rally held in Ongole as a part of an outreach programme under the aegis of the district Agriculture Department to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and to encourage the use of organic manures

11 Sep 2025 7:57 pm
Auto drivers hold huge rally in Ongole demanding 30,000 under Vahana Mitra scheme

Reduce the import and export duties along with VAT imposed on diesel, as well as gas, which were increased by the Central and State governments, says AIRTWF

10 Sep 2025 7:43 pm
147 children rescued from begging, bonded labour in Nellore district

Of the total rescued, 79 were involved in begging, 60 in child labour and eight under bonded labour

9 Sep 2025 8:12 pm
A.P. government ready to bear any cost for poor students: Minister

The State government is helping the families of students who died due to any illness through the Swanthana scheme, says Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy

9 Sep 2025 4:43 pm
CPI, farmer leaders demand government to take steps against shortage of urea

There is a shortage of seven lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser this year when compared to last year, says CPI District Secretary

8 Sep 2025 8:47 pm
Six red sanders smugglers arrested in Cherlopalli forest area

The police seize 36 logs of red sandalwood worth 60 lakh, a van, a car and a motorcycle

8 Sep 2025 7:46 pm
A.P. Minister Srinivas explores global partnerships at SME Summit in Davos

Kondapalli Srinivas engages with global leaders from innovation, finance, and technology sectors, with a focus on building resilient ecosystems for SMEs

7 Sep 2025 10:11 am
Target set to provide 50,000 jobs overseas in next five years: Lokesh

A skill portal will be launched this month to integrate training and job opportunities, says the HRD Minister

7 Sep 2025 10:09 am
Meet farmers fertilizer needs fully, CM tells officials

Fertilizer supply should be linked with Aadhaar-based WebLand and e-Crop systems from the coming rabi season, he says

7 Sep 2025 10:08 am
250 delegates take part in conference on friction-based processes in Tirupati

The three-day event provides a platform for young researchers through poster presentations, with awards for the best entries

6 Sep 2025 6:56 pm
Vidya Parirakshana Cycle Yatra highlights students issues in Prakasam

The eight-day yatra, covering 380 km across the district, draws attention to delayed fee reimbursements, high hostel charges, and challenges faced by students under the new National Education Policy

5 Sep 2025 9:08 pm
A.P.s higher education institutions show resilience in NIRF 2025 rankings: APSCHE

Engineering and pharmacy institutions make gains; management and law remain works in progress

5 Sep 2025 1:53 pm
TUDA starts e-auction of plots at Padmavathi Nagar Layout

TUDA Secretary says that 277 plots are vacant out of 985 plots developed in an extent of 145 acres of land near Surappakasam on the highway between Tiruchanur to Renigunta

4 Sep 2025 7:32 pm
SEC tells government to gear up for Gram Panchayat elections next year

State Election Commissioner stated that the 1st ordinary elections for GPs were held in 2021, and their five-year term commenced on April 3, 2021, as notified by the Commissioner of PR & RD.

4 Sep 2025 3:17 pm
Fake SHGs siphoned off 56 crore during 2019-24, says 20-Point programme chief Lanka Dinakar

Stating that cases have been filed against those responsible, he says biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar has been introduced to prevent duplicate membership and fake groups

4 Sep 2025 5:57 am
Nellore district to restore 220 minor irrigation ponds with 355 crore: Collector

About 26,928 hectares of land will be developed through the Repair, Renovation, and Restoration scheme, says O. Anand

3 Sep 2025 8:23 pm
CRDA to acquire 1,800 acres in Amaravati for capital development

Municipal Administration Minister Narayana appeals to farmers to part with lands under LPS as it fetches them higher long-term benefits than land acquisition

3 Sep 2025 6:20 am