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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced free electricity for authorised Durga Devi mandapams during the 2026 Dasara festivities. According to published reports, the free supply is limited to 3 kW in rural areas and 5 kW in urban areas. The reported period is October 11–20, 2026. Organisers should confirm application requirements with their local electricity
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Former Andhra Pradesh minister Gudivada Amarnath has challenged Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh to resign and contest against him in the Anakapalli Lok Sabha constituency. The challenge follows an exchange of remarks at Chodavaram, intensifying the political war of words between the two leaders. Gudivada Amarnath Challenges Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh to Resign and Contest Election
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Passengers travelling between Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru will have additional AC 3-tier Economy accommodation on four weekly train services. Two coaches will be added to each train, increasing the planned composition from 18 to 20 coaches. The changes begin on October 11 and 12, 2026, for regular services, followed by October 16 and 17 for the
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Visakhapatnam will host the 31st CII Partnership Summit on November 12–13, 2026. The event is expected to bring together policymakers, business leaders and investors to explore opportunities in technology, green energy, petrochemicals and other sectors. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has also announced plans for an online escrow mechanism to transfer industrial incentives
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More than 20 residents of Visakhapatnam reportedly lost over ₹1.3 crore in fake work-from-home job and online task scams. Fraudsters allegedly contacted victims through WhatsApp, Telegram and social media, offering easy earnings before persuading them to transfer money. Police have registered cases and are investigating. Residents are advised to report financial cybercrime immediately by calling
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The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has allocated 440 special bus services to Visakhapatnam as part of its plan to operate 5,261 special services for Dasara 2026. The services will run from October 16 to 25, with additional buses arranged according to passenger demand. The plan covers festival travel and return journeys across
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