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Hyderabad Saras Mela sees record Rs 9.29 cr sales

Hyderabad, Oct 19 (UNI) The Saras Mela, organised in Hyderabad from October 7 to 18, recorded a record turnover of Rs 9.29 crore, providing a major boost to rural women entrepreneurs and their self-help groups.
The fair, held with 225 stalls at the HMDA grounds, attracted 5,98,029 visitors who purchased products ranging from food items and handloom textiles to handicrafts and traditional goods. Sales crossed Rs 1 crore a day during the final four days.
The sales figure marked a significant increase from Rs 7.81 crore in 2024 and Rs 3.28 crore in 2025. Visitor numbers also rose sharply from 1,69,015 last year, reflecting the growing demand for products made by women’s self-help groups.
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23 Oct 2026 | 7:57 PM

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BJP, Cong workers clash during West Graduates’ Constituency poll in Gadag

23 Oct 2026 | 7:32 PM

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AP: SARAS Mela–2026 promotes women’s entrepreneurship, financial Inclusion

23 Oct 2026 | 7:31 PM

Vijayawada, Oct 23 (UNI) The First National SARAS Aajeevika Mela–2026 organised here continued to empower Self-Help Group (SHG) women and rural entrepreneurs through initiatives promoting institutional credit, digital financial inclusion, enterprise development and traditional crafts.

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YSRCP complains to Andhra Pradesh SEC over nomination obstruction

23 Oct 2026 | 7:26 PM

Vijayawada, Oct 23 (UNI) Opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders on Friday lodged a complaint with State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, alleging violence, obstruction of nominations and electoral irregularities by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers.

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