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HR conclave provides a primer on DEI




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India’s ambitious internship scheme falls short

The exclusion of postgraduate degree holders from the ambit of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is short-sighted




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For better placements, IIT Madras restructures BTech, extends internship period




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Historic night for Indian hockey!

India's Harmanpreet Singh was crowned as Men's Player Of The Year and his former compatriot PR Sreejesh was named Men's Goalkeeper Of The Year, announced the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.




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Deepika shines as India edge Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea




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Sangita's twin strike powers India

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note in Rajgir, Bihar on Monday.




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Officials plan express road network between Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram for the upcoming international airport

Chief Minister mentioned about this road project in a recent meeting and we are currently preparing preliminary plans, says a senior VMRDA official




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Vizianagaram district MLC election: TDP, YSRCP high commands hold crucial meeting on selection of candidates

Though YSRCP has absolute majority in local bodies, the TDP indicated that it would field the candidate in the election




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Former Minister, five-time MLA Reddy Satyanarayana dies at 99

He had won from Madugula Assembly constituency in 1983 and served as Animal Husbandry Minister in NTR’s Cabinet




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Andhra Pradesh government constitutes State Investment Promotion Board with CM Chandrababu Naidu as head

The SIPB will meet at regular intervals to examine all proposals related to industrial and infrastructure investments and take appropriate decisions for early realisation of investments in Andhra Pradesh




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Religious fervour marks Nagula Chavithi in Visakhapatnam

Many people visit snake pits at various places in the city and perform pujas




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VHP’s ‘Haindava Sankharavam’ in Vijayawada on January 5

Protection of Sanatana Dharma, Hindu temples from violation and temple properties from encroachments are among some of their demands




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NAMAHA Marathon to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 10




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13-year-old boy found dead at home in Visakhapatnam




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Agency areas in ASR district beckon tourists with new attractions this season

Paramotor rides and tethered hot air balloon rides are being launched in the Araku Valley, where most of the tourists prefer to stay, say officials




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Police Commissioner urges GVMC chief to fix street lights, CCTV issues to combat crime effectively in Visakhapatnam

He raises the issue of increasing road encroachments causing traffic snarls in the city at a review meet; GVMC Commissioner promises to solve all the problems




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Vigilance Awareness Week concludes in Waltair Railway Division




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Chhath Puja to be organised at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on November 7




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B.R. Naidu to take charge as TTD Chairman on November 6

He offers prayers at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur




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TTD chairman B.R. Naidu vows to protect sanctity of Tirumala temple




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Resident associations in Visakhapatnam urge State govt. to revoke levying of true-up charges

The announcement to levy the additional charges is surprising, given the NDA govt.’s pre-poll assurance that electricity rates would not be hiked, say association leaders




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Usha Chilukuri Vance’s grandaunt in the spotlight after J.D. Vance becomes U.S. Vice President-elect

The wife of J.D. Vance, who was elected Vice-President as running mate of President-elect Donald Trump, has a connection with Visakhapatnam; the coastal city is home to Usha’s paternal grandaunt Chilukuri Santhamma, 96, a professor of physics




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Call to bridge the gap between the youth and elderly




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Children Science Congress in Vizag from November 15 to 19




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Andhra CM Chandrabu Naidu to virtually lay stone for 220KV sub-station in Anakapalli district




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Competitions for schoolchildren to raise awareness on eye problems




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Four-day national conference of ESICON in Visakhapatnam from November 7




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Stone laid for PV Sindhu Badminton Centre in Visakhapatnam

The government had allocated 2 acres of land in June 2021 to set up a center to promote sports




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Archana Mohan’s A Sad-Happy School Day promotes empathy in children through relatable stories

Archana Mohan on her upcoming book A Sad-Happy School Day, fostering inclusivity in classrooms and Bookosmia, a publishing platform for young people and a children-led movement to embrace neurodiversity




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Artist Moka Vijay Kumar’s 24-foot-long acrylic canvas painting bags a place in Asia Book of Records

Moka Vijay Kumar’s painting celebrates cultural unity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh




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Andhra govt. to launch cancer screening for all above 18

In the three-level screening, ASHAs and ANMs will visit houses and conduct initial tests; those with symptoms will be sent to village health clinics for examination by a medical officer, who will refer patients in need of more tests to medical colleges




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Protest held off Vizag coast against gas expansion

Counterparts hold similar protests at Palghar near Mumbai, and off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea




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

In August, Vijayawada experienced its heaviest rain in a century, highlighting a major issue—safe housing for the urban poor. Six people from the over three lakh residents living in rockslide-prone hilly areas died when a boulder crushed them during the rains. Despite the lurking danger, many continue to live there due to the proximity to their workplaces and unable to afford the high cost of housing in the plain area, writes Nellore Sravani




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IIM Vizag inks pact with NIT Mizoram over hybrid programme




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GITAM welcomes international students




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Workshopon empowerment of Scheduled Castes held in Anakapalle




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Fibreglass sculpture of Rani Gaidinliu ready for installation at TFFM in Tajangi




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Praja Arogya Vedika urges Andhra Pradesh government to increase health budget to 6% of GSDP for better healthcare

‘A high prevalence of anaemia among children below five years and women, as well as widespread viral attacks, body pains, headache, joint pains, skin diseases, sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, blood pressure and blood sugar is observed in the State’




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Visakhapatnam travel agent wins award in Bangkok




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‘Namaha Marathon’ to be conducted in Visakhapatnam on November 10




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Waltair Division conducts mock drill at Simhachalam Railway Station Yard to assess emergency response capabilities and coordination




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Actor Venkatesh releases ASR district police’s anti-drug campaign ‘Swachh Sankalpam’ brochure at Araku Valley




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Visakhapatnam cybercrime police arrest four mule account holders from Nellore

A businessman from Visakhapatnam was duped of ₹16.50 lakh by cyber criminals and the bank accounts of the four arrested were used by the main accused, say police




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GVMC Commissioner inspects biogas plant at Kapuluppada




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SVU youth fest ‘Yuva Tarang’ begins in Tirupati




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Endocrinology plays a vital role in diagnosing, managing and preventing lifestyle disorders like diabetes and thyroid, says Venkaiah Naidu




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Need to acquire technical knowledge to handle cybercrime cases, says Anakapalli SP




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ENC conducts anti-hijack exercise at Visakhapatnam Airport to test response procedures




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Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan visits Eastern Naval Command to strengthen inter-command coordination 




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Andhra Pradesh govt. plans to construct a double decker corridor on old NH-5 stretch to decongest traffic in Visakhapatnam

The revised DPR for the double decker elevated corridor-cum-metro rail project is expected to be completed by March 2025, say officials