News for '-vijayawada'

Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn-in as Andhra CM today

Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn-in as Andhra CM today

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn-in as the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state at a grand event at 7.27 pm on Sunday.

Sensors in seabed for tsunami warnings

Sensors in seabed for tsunami warnings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Taking a lesson from last year's tsunami disaster, sensors are being planted in the seabed to record seismological changes, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Southbytes!

Southbytes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

Gossip from South Indian film industry

AP: Computer education for govt school students

AP: Computer education for govt school students

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Computer education for govt school students in AP

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

A 'homemade' success story

A 'homemade' success story

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Father of techie found dead in Mumbai meets Shinde

Father of techie found dead in Mumbai meets Shinde

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Father of a woman software engineer, whose burnt body was found on the outskirts of Mumbai, on Friday met Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and demanded justice, saying no parent should have to face the trauma he had to face while searching for his daughter.

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Don't panic. Believe in yourself.' 'This is a preventable illness. Only you can prevent it.'

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

Rediff.com24 May 2019

It was a mixed outing for super rich candidates as five of them emerged victorious and an equal number suffered defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

No need to replace Ganguly: Waugh

No need to replace Ganguly: Waugh

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

"I don't see any reason to replace Sourav as he was instrumental in changing attitude of his teammates," said Steve Waugh.

'Congress will not gain from dividing Andhra'

'Congress will not gain from dividing Andhra'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

It is a misconception that the Congress will gain politically if a separate Telangana is formed, feels Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

Humpy beats Russian GM

Humpy beats Russian GM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The Indian GM beat Maxim Sorokin in the first round of the eight-match Ilapuram Grandmasters Chess tourney.

Nothing to worry: Air Deccan MD

Nothing to worry: Air Deccan MD

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

First domestic cricket then IPL, BCCI tells India's domestic players

First domestic cricket then IPL, BCCI tells India's domestic players

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India issued a circular to all its 27 affiliated units asking them to ensure the Indian Premier League-contracted players appear for their domestic teams instead of joining the franchises to prepare for the T20 tournament, starting in UAE next month.

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

India has been put in lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option.

In skill overdrive, Maruti to train 2,100 youth annually

In skill overdrive, Maruti to train 2,100 youth annually

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Maruti has committed Rs 5 crore towards the programme.

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

No-trust vote a 'prestige issue' for AP, says Naidu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also wrote fresh letters to the Lok Sabha members of other opposition parties seeking their support for the no-trust vote.

Govt plans 400 FM stations

Govt plans 400 FM stations

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy said on Sunday that his ministry has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to set up 400 FM radio stations in the private sector throughout the country.\n\n\n\n

IT's still a top priority for AP

IT's still a top priority for AP

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

5000th SBI ATM at Hyderabad

5000th SBI ATM at Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

State Bank of India is set to cross the 5,000 mark in number of ATMs installed in the country.

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Vodafone awaits govt's clarity on net neutrality

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The company has added over 1,300 sites across the two states.

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Rediff.com9 May 2016

With these launches, the service is now live and available to users at 15 stations across the country.

'Blackout to continue in Andhra, even hospitals won't be spared'

'Blackout to continue in Andhra, even hospitals won't be spared'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The strike by power sector employees has crippled life, badly hitting hospitals and water supply in Andhra Pradesh.

Humpy creates national record

Humpy creates national record

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Humpy created a new national record by winning 11 consecutive rounds in the National women's `A' chess championship.

Venkaiah, Rudy escape aircraft disaster

Venkaiah, Rudy escape aircraft disaster

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

A minor fire broke out in Air Deccan's inaugural flight from Hyderabad to Vijayawada prompting the crew to arrange a safe passage.

Andhra Pradesh reels from heavy rains, 7 killed in deluge

Andhra Pradesh reels from heavy rains, 7 killed in deluge

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The district is badly hit by heavy showers as around four thousand people were shifted to 30 shelters by the district administration from flood affected areas.

Vinod Khosla lands in Hyderabad

Vinod Khosla lands in Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The peaks Prithvi Shaw scaled on the first day of his Test career in numbers, via Rajneesh Gupta.

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

Lodha reforms: Changes in Andhra, Gujarat cricket associations

Lodha reforms: Changes in Andhra, Gujarat cricket associations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In the wake of the Supreme Court order on reforms in the Indian Cricket Board, former BCCI vice-president Gokaraju Gangaraju quit as secretary of Andhra Cricket Association while GVK Ranga Raju has taken over as the head of the state unit.

AP chief secy briefs Chandrababu about bifurcation process

AP chief secy briefs Chandrababu about bifurcation process

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Prasanna Kumar Mohanty on Thursday briefed new chief minister-to-be, N Chandrababu Naidu, about the ongoing process related to the bifurcation of the state.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.