Minister Savita Visits Sri Gayatri Devi at Indrakeeladri, Reviews Festive Arrangements

Sep 23, 2025 | 452 Views

Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Minister S. Savita visited Sri Gayatri Devi, beautifully adorned as part of the Dasara Navaratri celebrations, on Tuesday. After the darshan, she interacted with the media and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the government for the annual festival. The Minister stated that elaborate measures had been taken to ensure that devotees have a comfortable and smooth darshan experience. She highlighted that officials from various departments are working in close coordination, ensuring no inconvenience is caused to pilgrims. Minister Savita added that the arrangements are being continuously monitored from the Command Control Center, where officials are reviewing real-time situations to immediately resolve any issues. Special emphasis has been laid on clean and green practices, with the use of modern technology, including drones for ground-level monitoring, to enhance the management of the festivities. She assured devotees that the government is fully committed to providing a safe, spiritual, and organized environment for all visitors during the sacred Dasara Navaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri.

Venkaiah Naidu Highlights Vijayawada’s Rich Legacy at Vijayawada Utsav

Sep 23, 2025 | 729 Views

Vijayawada, Sept 22, 2025: Former Vice President of India, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, emphasized Vijayawada’s growing importance as a cultural and historic hub, noting its deep connection with the new capital region Amaravati and Guntur. Speaking at the Vijayawada Utsav under the theme “One City – One Celebration,” he highlighted the city’s evolution from an ancient trade and cultural capital to a modern urban center. Naidu recalled his tenure as Union Minister when he pushed for Amaravati, Vijayawada, and Guntur’s integrated development, including Smart City projects, AIIMS at Mangalagiri, an international airport at Vijayawada, and institutions like the School of Planning and Architecture and the National Institute of Plastic Engineering. These initiatives, he noted, strengthened the capital region’s global standing. Tracing Vijayawada’s legacy, Naidu praised its contribution to Telugu literature, journalism, and freedom struggle, mentioning landmarks like Rammohan and Hanumantharaya Libraries, historic inscriptions, and visits by leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi. He highlighted the cultural vibrancy of the city through platforms like Keshetrayya Kalakshetram, which has nurtured thousands of artists over decades. He also spoke about the spiritual significance of the Kanaka Durga temple, attracting lakhs of devotees annually during Dasara. Naidu urged that Vijayawada Utsav should not only showcase the city’s glory but also serve as a platform to revive and promote Telugu language and culture. He called for preserving traditional art, dialect, attire, and heritage while passing on the city’s rich legacy to future generations. The festival, coinciding with Dasara celebrations, he said, will further spotlight Vijayawada on the world stage as a city of history, devotion, and culture.

Minister Lokesh Invites Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to Mega DSC Appointment Ceremony

Sep 22, 2025 | 576 Views

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was formally invited by Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh to attend the Mega DSC appointment order distribution ceremony. The meeting took place on Monday at Pawan Kalyan’s chamber. Lokesh announced that the event will be held on September 25, where successful candidates of the Mega DSC will receive their appointment orders. He emphasized that despite nearly 106 legal cases filed by opponents to obstruct the process, the coalition government has fulfilled its commitment to teacher recruitment. Speaking about the achievement, Lokesh highlighted that no teacher posts were filled over the past five years, leaving many aspirants waiting. The government’s decision to issue appointment letters marks a major milestone and has turned the long-pending dreams of unemployed teachers into reality. The distribution ceremony is expected to be a significant step in strengthening the education system of Andhra Pradesh and restoring confidence among job aspirants across the state.

Joint Ventures Allowed for Vijayawada & Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Tenders

Sep 22, 2025 | 598 Views

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has announced that Joint Ventures (JVs) will be allowed to participate in the Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Metro Rail civil work tenders. Managing Director N. P. Ramakrishna Reddy confirmed the decision through a press release from the APMRC office in Amaravati. As part of Phase-1, APMRC has invited international tenders for 40% of the civil works, covering 46.23 km in Visakhapatnam and 38 km in Vijayawada. The decision to allow JVs was taken after several contracting firms attending the pre-bid meeting requested more flexibility, including smaller work packages and the option to participate as joint ventures. Responding to these requests, APMRC decided to permit a maximum of three companies to form a JV and submit bids together. This is expected to increase competition and participation from more companies. However, authorities clarified that they will not divide the works into smaller packages, as completing both projects by 2028 within budget remains a priority. The last date for submission of tenders is set for October 10 for Visakhapatnam Metro and October 14 for Vijayawada Metro. This decision follows a review of other metro projects across India and aims to ensure timely completion without escalating costs.

Andhra Pradesh Aims for Garbage-Free State – Minister P. Narayana

Sep 18, 2025 | 584 Views

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana announced that the state is committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into a garbage-free state. Participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva program in Vijayawada’s KP Nagar, the minister highlighted that the government is adopting innovative methods to achieve the vision of Swachh Andhra and Swachh Bharat. He urged citizens to actively participate in maintaining cleanliness and public hygiene. The minister stated that the state will soon call for tenders under AMRUT 2.0, which will ensure that every household receives clean drinking water through tap connections within the next two years. Despite inheriting financial challenges from the previous government, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has prioritized urban development while simultaneously addressing public welfare through flagship “Super 6” schemes. Highlighting the government’s efforts, Narayana noted that nearly 83 lakh tonnes of accumulated garbage from previous years has already been cleared, with the remaining waste to be removed in the coming days. He stressed that the state is also planning to establish six new waste-to-energy plants to ensure effective solid waste management. The minister further pointed out that cities in countries like Japan and Singapore have set high benchmarks in cleanliness and that Andhra Pradesh is moving in the same direction. The government is also focusing on clean water supply, efficient waste management, smooth roads, and improved urban infrastructure to match public expectations.