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Boy dies after falling into open drain in Vijayawada, body retrieved

In Vijayawada, the missing case of 6-yr-old Suleman Ashraf ended tragically when police found his body in an open drain. Residents blamed VMC for not covering the drain. MLA Vellampalli Srinivas expressed grief & directed officials to cover the drain. Police altered the case to suspicious death.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Plan to privatise Gandhi Hill opposed by TDP, CPI(M) at VMC Council meet

Opposition parties oppose VMC's plan to enter PPP agreement with private agency to develop Gandhi Hill. TDP & CPI-M argue VMC has no locus standi & hill belongs to Gandhi Smaraka Samithi. YSRCP stuck to plans, opposition staged protest. VMC to use ₹1.20 cr for EV charging, ₹5 cr for…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Conveyor belt on ghats comes in handy for sanitation staff in Vijayawada

VMC's conveyor belt initiative eases burden of sanitation workers. Workers no longer have to climb 15-20 stairs with 25kg buckets of wet clothes. Costing ₹12 lakh, the 30m belt is being planned for hilly areas too.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

UGD worker accidentally fell into the manhole, says Vijayawada Municipal Corporation official

VMC clarifies that 45-yr-old UGD worker Meda Manikyala Rao, who died on July 15, accidentally fell into manhole while cleaning it with Airtech Machine.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Manhole misery: A cry for a cleanup

Fear, anxiety, poverty, and caste-based discrimination trap workers in a job with no safety measures, leading to deaths. Govt. must accept reality, provide safety gear, and ensure justice for victims' families. #EndManualScavenging

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Right to breathe: a colony fights on to keep its air stench free

Residents of Vambay colony in Vijayawada protest against a proposed slaughterhouse on Disney Land site. Stench from nearby garbage transfer station has reduced, but locals demand public ground instead. VMC officials yet to approve proposal.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Congress leader demands explanation on Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at VMC

AICC leader Shivaji demands Municipal Commissioner take responsibility of re-installing Mahatma Gandhi statue removed from Vijayawada Municipal Corporation office. He suspects a ruling party leader of stealing the statue and melting parts of it. He also demands re-installation of a bronze statue of freedom fighter Kakani Venkata Ratnam at Benz…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Independence Day a grand affair in NTR, Krishna districts

Celebrations across NTR & Krishna districts mark 77th Independence Day. Minister Roja lists developmental & welfare programmes. Rythu Bharosa PM Kisan scheme & housing for all scheme benefitted 1.51 lakh & 89,924 farmers & citizens respectively. Certificates of appreciation given to officials. Mayor Bhagyalakshmi & Commissioner Pundkar hoist tricolor at…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

‘Govt. according highest priority to tribal welfare’

Celebrations for World Adivasi Day held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy striving for tribals' all-round development. Seven tribal persons sent to State Assembly & one to Lok Sabha in 2014 & 2019. YSRCP govt. focused on health of tribals & opened health centres & dialysis…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Houses along the Krishna being razed to build third flood protection wall in Vijayawada

VMC demolishes 150 houses near Krishna River to build 1.2km flood protection wall. 120 families relocated to housing schemes; process underway for remaining. Two walls already built; third will protect Krishnalanka area from floods.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023