Vijayawada

BJP workers led by P.V.N. Madhav gathered outside Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada to protest the Congress’s Delhi sit-in over the alleged NEET-UG leak. The party claimed three district leaders were injured and some activists were detained by police during the demonstration.

A stone was laid for road development projects worth ₹3.02 crore in Vijayawada. The projects are funded under the 15th Finance Commission’s Air Quality Improvement Programme to enhance urban infrastructure and reduce dust pollution.

A Vijayawada man died in a skydiving accident in Orange City, U.S.A. Geddam Mani Chandra Teja fell from a height during the activity.

Construction workers in Vijayawada staged a protest demanding housing and welfare benefits. The demonstration highlights their call for improved living conditions and government support.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 175 additional MBBS seats in two government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The Government Medical College at Piduguralla will admit 100 students from the 2026-27 academic year, and Siddhartha Medical College in Vijayawada has been sanctioned 75 additional seats.

A fire broke out at an ice cream manufacturing unit near Vijayawada. The incident occurred at a facility involved in ice cream production.

A fire at a garage in Vijayawada destroyed seven private buses. The incident occurred in the city's garage, leading to significant damage to the transportation assets.

EAGLE and GRP arrested three individuals and seized 31.5 kg of ganja from the Ratnachal Express in Vijayawada.

Patamata police arrested Mukesh Jat near Bharati Nagar in Vijayawada and seized 650 grams of opium. The incident involved a panipuri seller holding narcotics.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted fresh searches in Vijayawada's terror-links case, seizing additional evidence at Vinchipeta. The Two Town police had earlier arrested suspects in March over alleged connections with banned terrorist groups.

Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, the former Minister, stated that the Mavigun region comprising Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur is more accessible and cost-effective than Amaravati. This proposal by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy aims to spread development to backward areas in Krishna and Guntur districts.

The High Court has permitted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question the accused in a custodial death case in Vijayawada. The case involves legal proceedings related to the death of an individual in custody.

YSRCP accuses the coalition government of betraying Backward Classes (BCs) by denying them political representation and welfare benefits. The party plans a state-wide agitation following zonal meetings after a Vijayawada convention.

The 'Amaravathi 10K Run' in Vijayawada attracted over 1,200 participants, including professional athletes, students, corporate employees, amateur runners, and families. The event featured 10K, 5K, and 3K competitions, with a director from SmartVision Eye Hospitals noting the response reflects growing public awareness about fitness and preventive healthcare.

Four people were killed when a bus collided with a car on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway. The incident occurred on a major transportation route connecting the two cities.

A mega job mela is scheduled to take place in Vijayawada on July 12. The event aims to provide employment opportunities for job seekers.

A bridge built in 1932 collapsed in Penamaluru near Vijayawada in the early hours of Thursday. The MLA attributed the collapse to age-related deterioration, and no injuries were reported.

A Vijayawada techie and his friend developed an app called Coolphabets to simplify language learning for children living outside their native state or country. The app aims to help children master their mother tongue through innovative methods.

Eight people were injured after a tyre burst led to a three-car pile-up on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway. The incident involved multiple vehicles colliding following the sudden tyre failure.

SIT is investigating Sai Krishna's custody trail from Markapuram to Vijayawada, questioning Task Force personnel, Krishnalanka police staff, and senior officers regarding an alleged custodial death and evidence destruction. The High Court will hear a habeas corpus petition on Monday.

AP Drone Corp., a Bengaluru-based aerospace company, has signed a pact to develop a drone delivery network connecting Amaravati, Vijayawada, and Guntur. The initiative involves collaboration with stakeholders in healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce sectors to enable drone operations.

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath advocates for increased farmer awareness on crop diversification, proposing to link horticultural crops with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme to encourage shifts in agricultural practices.

Andhra Pradesh plans to establish a Centre of Excellence in Vijayawada, referral centres in three regions, and implement universal neonatal screening to support the National Policy for Rare Diseases, as announced by the Health Minister.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested a suspended Crime Inspector from a hideout in Vijayawada. The individual is being questioned about alleged custodial torture, death, and evidence screening in the Gade Sai Krishna case.

Artificial limb manufacturing units will be established in five teaching hospitals across Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Ongole, Tirupati, and Kurnool. These centers aim to provide affordable assistive devices for persons with disabilities.

Municipal workers in Vijayawada are protesting against the privatization of services, demanding the withdrawal of Government Orders 975 and 673. They argue the model threatens their livelihoods and imposes user charges on the public.

The BJP organized an event in Vijayawada to commemorate International Yoga Day. The event highlights the party's engagement with yoga promotion activities.

Permanent yoga centers will be established in Andhra Pradesh's Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats, as announced by CM Naidu. The Chief Minister was joined by Baba Ramdev at a Yoga Day event in Vijayawada and credited Prime Minister Modi for global recognition of yoga.

The mother of Gade Sai Krishna alleges her son was killed by police after being taken into custody a month ago. The family is demanding a judicial probe and the police to produce him before the A.P. High Court.

SCoR will short-terminate several trains between Guntur, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, and Narsapur stations due to Narsapur yard development works. An official confirmed the train regulations.

A fire broke out at a private children’s hospital in Vijayawada, prompting doctors to shift babies to another hospital as smoke affected the casualty ward and first floor. All patients were confirmed safe by fire officials.

CPI(M) condemns an attack on an elderly woman in Vijayawada, highlighting concerns about women's safety and attributing the incident to the unchecked spread of ganja-related criminal activities. The party's State secretariat member criticized the deterioration of law and order.

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi will visit Vijayawada on June 16 to review Western Bypass works, visit Rayanapadu railway station, and interact with citizens during a day-long tour.

The Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board plans to implement Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs) statewide, focusing on industrial greenbelts and micro-forests in cities such as Vijayawada, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool, and Rajahmundry.

SCoR General Manager Sandeep Mathur inspected third-line works, yard remodelling projects, safety infrastructure, and passenger amenities at key stations in Vijayawada and Guntakal Divisions. The review focused on infrastructure upgrades and service improvements.

Police in Vijayawada have increased fitness checks on school buses as schools reopen. Educational institutions are instructed to ensure the safety and fitness of vehicles used for student transportation.

Overnight rain caused major roads in Vijayawada to become waterlogged, with low-lying areas and key locations like NTR Circle, Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Collectorate premises, and the mango market route submerged by Thursday morning.

Left parties in Vijayawada blocked a national highway to protest fuel and gas price hikes. Protesters accuse the Central and State governments of imposing excessive taxation on petroleum products.

Hoteliers in Vijayawada are raising concerns about a significant increase in commercial PNG prices, citing that private suppliers in the city are charging substantially more for the product.

Besant Road hawkers in Vijayawada face eviction orders issued by the VMC following a High Court directive. Some vendors argue they are not unauthorized but failed to renew their vending certificates in time.