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Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.

Vijayawada: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri witnessed a significant rush as thousands of devotees continued to throng the temple to relinquish their deeksha on the second day of the Bhavani Deeksha Viramana on Sunday. While 42,000 Bhavani devotees visited the temple on the first day, about 57,750 devotees had darshan till 6 p.m., seeking blessings of the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

VMC Introduces Mesh Nets to Combat Canal Pollution

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: In a groundbreaking move, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has introduced mesh nets to prevent plastic and other waste from polluting canals and flowing into the sea. VMC Biologist Surya Kumar explained that the mesh nets, installed at Eluru locks on the Eluru canal and upstream at Jakkampudi on the Budameru canal, are designed to collect trash at source. He …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Swachh Andhra Corporation chief advocates use of drones, AI in waste management

The Hindu

There is a need for drone surveillance, integrated with Artificial Intelligence, to improve waste management, Swachh Andhra Corporation Limited Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram has said. A meeting at the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation office on December 5, Thursday, Mr. Pattabhi Ram, along with SACL Managing Director Anil Kumar Reddy and VMC Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra, discussed the action plan drawn for ‘Swachh …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh: Minister Chairs NTR DRC Meet, Focuses on Public Issues

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: NTR district in-charge minister and health minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav said the District Review Committee meeting discussed several public issues and reiterated the NDA alliance state government’s priority to improve the living standards of people in the district. Satya Kumar Yadav chaired the DRC meeting at the Farmers' Training Centre Hall, located on the premises of the irrigation …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uproar erupts at VMC general council meeting

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada:The delay in extending flood assistance to victims affected by the recent Budameru floods in Vijayawada City, along with the exclusion of many victims from the beneficiaries' list, led to an uproar at the general council meeting of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. The issue emerged during discussions on the council agenda at the general council meeting, presided over by VMC …

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1 month ago

Plan to develop Vijayawada as a Smart City

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath stated that the challenges faced by citizens would be resolved through joint efforts by the Central and State governments. He, along with West Constituency MP Sujana Chaudhary, held a review meeting with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra and departmental heads at the VMC’s command control room on Tuesday. Key projects included plans for a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Between rock and hard place: housing dilemma of urban poor in Vijayawada

The Hindu

On August 30, the Andhra Pradesh government announced that it would distribute social security pensions to the beneficiaries on August 31 instead of the usual September 1 as it was a Sunday. Ms. Sravani, her husband Siva Sankar and their two children, aged 3 and 6, live in a dilapidated rented house not very far from the site in Moghalrajpuram …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maintenance of Smrithi Vanam remains uncertain as financial, administrative issues persist

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The future of Dr BR Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, a major monument and memorial park in the heart of Vijayawada, remains in limbo as financial and administrative issues hinder its maintenance and development. An ad-hoc committee formed under the previous YSRC government, headed by the NTR District Collector and comprising officials from the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Truxor Machine: A Revolutionary Solution for Cleaning Vijayawada Canals

Deccan Chronicle

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has deployed a state-of-the-art amphibious dredger (Truxor T150) to clean the Eluru, Bandar and Ryves canals in Vijayawada. The machine is capable of cleaning water hyacinth, plastic and tree debris that fall into the canals from the canal embankments. The new VMC chief, Dhyanachandra with government nod, procured the machine to reduce water pollution and clean …

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3 months ago

Swachhata Hi Seva: Awareness drive on single-use plastic held in Vijayawada

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra stated that the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign aims to clean parks like Rajiv Gandhi Park, RiverFront Plaza, and Scrap Parks with the support of residents, enhancing the environment for the public. Participating in a sanitation drive at Rajiv Gandhi Park and RiverFront Plaza, Dhyanachandra noted that the initiative focuses on popular leisure areas as …

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3 months ago

1,400 sanitation staff to be deployed in three shifts during Dasara festivities in Vijayawada

The Hindu

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra on September 19 said 1,400 sanitation workers would be deployed in three shifts in 27 localities across the city, as part of the arrangements for the 10-day Dasara festivities between October 3 and 12. Thirty-five lakh drinking water bottles and packets are being readied for distribution among devotees and 150 temporary toilets and six …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Help pours in amid echoes of distress in flood-hit Vijayawada

The Hindu

Amid the flood fury that has left thousands of people in many districts of Andhra Pradesh grappling with fear and anxiety, a wave of compassion, empathy and help has emerged from different quarters. Officials at the helm of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation went beyond their role of providing commuting service to the crowd gathered at the Pandit …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

VMC meeting hits tensions over market move and stadium issues

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: As many as 92 agenda items were discussed during the general council meeting of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, which was convened by VMC mayor Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi at the municipal corporation office on Wednesday. A war of words erupted between the YSRC and the TD and BJP corporators when YSRC corporator Bandi Punyaseela proposed shifting the existing mango market …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

VMC Chief Orders Speedy Drain Canal Construction Along Krishna River

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner H.M. Dhyanchandra directed the municipal corporation officials to expedite the construction of drain canals along the Krishna River retaining wall. It should be mentioned that the civic chief had instructed the municipal corporation officials to construct a side drain canal after locals complained about rainwater and domestic sewage stagnation along the Krishna River retaining wall. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

VMC Chief Plans Boating to Boost Tourism in Eluru, Bandar and Ryves Canals

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner H.M. Dhyanchandra on Tuesday has directed the civic body officials to prepare an action plan for starting boating operations in the Eluru, Bandar and Ryves canals situated in the city to attract tourists. Dhyanchandra, along with additional commissioner K. Satyavathi and biologist Surya Kumar, visited the canals and took a boat ride to assess the …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

VMC holds meeting with ICLEI, C40 Cities on climate challenges of Vijayawada

The Hindu

A meeting organised by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation on July 27, Saturday, in collaboration with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives-South Asia and C40 Cities discussed the challenges faced by Vijayawada due to climate changes. Both ICLEI and C40 Cities, a network of governments and cities worldwide working together for sustainable urban development, have been working with the VMC …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ensuring safe drinking water, sanitation and pothole-free roads are my priorities: VMC Commissioner

The Hindu

Ensuring safe drinking water supply, pothole-free roads, street lights in all areas in Vijayawada and working towards the prevention of the release of sewage into canals will be the main focus areas, said H.M. Dhyanachandra, who took charge as the Commissioner of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation on July 25. In a conversation with The Hindu on July 27, Saturday, Mr. …

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5 months ago

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation wants people living on hill slopes to shift

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation in-charge commissioner Dr. A. Mahesh directed officials to shift residents living on the hill slopes in Vijayawada to relief centres in view of rains in the city for the past week. Dr. Mahesh asked the planning and amenities secretaries of the area to visit people with residences on hilly slopes and explain to them the imperative …

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5 months, 1 week ago

‘Will play the role of a mother for overall development of the district’

The Hindu

District Collector G. Srijana has said that she will play the role of a mother in providing justice to the needy and for the development of the district in all aspects. “At times I will be very tough to get things done and at other times I will be soft and extend my support to victims whenever necessary,” Ms. Srijana …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Remembering macro photographer K Jayaram on his first death anniversary

The Hindu

The butterflies, sunbirds, and dragonflies that regularly visit 6A, VMC Colony, are sure to miss their friend, photographer K Jayaram. ARK Arun, Jayaram’s brother, an expert on marine invertebrate fossils, takes me on a walk through the garden surrounding the building, where every plant and tree was planted and meticulously cared for by Jayaram for as long as he was …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court rejects State govt.’s probe report in Vadodara boat tragedy

The Hindu

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, rejected an inquiry report submitted by the State government into a boat tragedy in Vadodara in January this year and ordered a fresh probe. Noting that the report absolves a former civic chief, the court questioned his decision to award the contract to operate the lake front, where the incident took …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

24/7 command room to be set up in Vijayawada for diarrhoea-related complaints

The Hindu

In view of the recent diarrhoea outbreaks, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar has instructed officials to establish a 24/7 command room to attend to diarrhoea-related complaints from the public immediately. At a meeting with VMC officials on Saturday to discuss measures to prevent the spread of diarrhoea and other vector-borne diseases among residents this monsoon, Mr. Swapnil Dinkar …

Vmc Officials

6 months ago

TMC MP Yusuf Pathan approaches Gujarat HC against encroachment notice by VMC

Hindustan Times

Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan on Thursday approached the Gujarat high court against a notice issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation over allegations of land encroachment. In response to Pathan’s application, the Gujarat HC has sought information from the Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled VMC on the matter. According to the VMC notice, the former cricketer has …

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6 months ago

Vijayawada: VMC takes up desilting works on war-footing

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: After a heavy downpour on Sunday evening brought Vijayawada city to its knees, inundating all major arterial and sub-arterial roads under knee-deep water, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has expedited the desilting of drain canals and outfall drains to prevent waterlogging and ease traffic disruptions within the municipal corporation limits. In Circle 1, the corporation has undertaken desilting works in …

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Over 57K Bhavani devotees visit Durga Temple till Sunday 6 p.m.

VMC Introduces Mesh Nets to Combat Canal Pollution

Swachh Andhra Corporation chief advocates use of drones, AI in waste management

Andhra Pradesh: Minister Chairs NTR DRC Meet, Focuses on Public Issues

Uproar erupts at VMC general council meeting

Plan to develop Vijayawada as a Smart City

Between rock and hard place: housing dilemma of urban poor in Vijayawada

Maintenance of Smrithi Vanam remains uncertain as financial, administrative issues persist

Truxor Machine: A Revolutionary Solution for Cleaning Vijayawada Canals

Swachhata Hi Seva: Awareness drive on single-use plastic held in Vijayawada

1,400 sanitation staff to be deployed in three shifts during Dasara festivities in Vijayawada

Help pours in amid echoes of distress in flood-hit Vijayawada

VMC meeting hits tensions over market move and stadium issues

VMC Chief Orders Speedy Drain Canal Construction Along Krishna River

VMC Chief Plans Boating to Boost Tourism in Eluru, Bandar and Ryves Canals

VMC holds meeting with ICLEI, C40 Cities on climate challenges of Vijayawada

Ensuring safe drinking water, sanitation and pothole-free roads are my priorities: VMC Commissioner

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation wants people living on hill slopes to shift

‘Will play the role of a mother for overall development of the district’

Remembering macro photographer K Jayaram on his first death anniversary

Gujarat High Court rejects State govt.’s probe report in Vadodara boat tragedy

24/7 command room to be set up in Vijayawada for diarrhoea-related complaints

TMC MP Yusuf Pathan approaches Gujarat HC against encroachment notice by VMC

Vijayawada: VMC takes up desilting works on war-footing