Visakhapatnam aims to achieve global cleanliness standards in three years

Visakhapatnam, Oct 2 (UNI) Visakhapatnam should strive to achieve international cleanliness standards and emerge as a global city through collective efforts by citizens, public representatives and officials, MP M. Sri Bharat and District Collector M. Abhisikth Kishore said on Friday.

T'gana: Congress MP Vamsi Krishna seeks transparency in CEC appointment, stronger voter safeguards

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna today called for greater transparency in the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and stronger safeguards for voters' rights, stressing the need to protect democracy and constitutional values.

Congress leaders in Kerala split over UDF row as Adoor Prakash stands firm

Congress leaders in Kerala split over UDF row as Adoor Prakash stands firm
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Differences within the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) widened on Friday as UDF convenor Adoor Prakash stood firm on his criticism of the functioning of the ruling front, while Mahila Congress state president and MP Jebi Mather backed his concerns and senior Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan criticised him for taking the issue to the media.

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations launch state-wide cleanliness drive in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada, Oct 2 (UNI) Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday launched a state-wide cleanliness drive on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti as part of the nationwide “Swachhta Se Divyata Tak” initiative, aimed at promoting cleanliness, selfless service and spiritual transformation.

Tirupati: Appalayagunta temple receives Swachha Andhra Award-2026

Tirupati, Oct 2 (UNI) The Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Appalayagunta, managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), has received the Swachha Andhra Award-2026 from the Andhra Pradesh government in recognition of its cleanliness and sanitation management.

Telangana Governor appreciates young doctors for academic excellence

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday felicitated two young doctors for their academic excellence and dedicated service to humanity on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

On his last leg of electioneering, Vijay holds road show at multiple locations in Madurantakam

Chennai, Oct 2 (UNI) On his second and last leg of electioneering ahead of October six bypoll to Madurantakam Reserved seat, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Friday intensified his campaign with a roadshow, covering multiple locations, by having tea at roadside outlets, visiting door-to-door, ploughing tractor in farm lands and interacting with women and differently-abled persons.

Fifth tranche of Rs 428 crore released for Palakkad Industrial Smart City

Palakkad (Kerala), Oct 2 (UNI) The Palakkad Industrial Smart City project under the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor has received a major funding and land allocation boost with the release of the fifth tranche of Rs 428.14 crore by the Centre and transfer of 424.18 acres by the Kerala Government.

Sachin Kumar Yadav IAS takes charge as KFON MD

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Sachin Kumar Yadav, IAS, has assumed charge as the Managing Director of Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON), with strengthening digital connectivity and expanding the network's reach across the State expected to be among his key areas of focus.

Congress to launch ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign across India: KC Venugopal

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) The Congress will launch a nationwide ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign from October 2 to 8, bringing together major political parties and leaders of the INDIA bloc in a concerted movement to protect democracy and the voting rights of citizens, AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal said on Friday.

CM calls for ‘Reimagining Kerala’, announces Festival Kerala

Kochi, Oct 2 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday called for a comprehensive transformation of the State across key sectors and announced plans to organise ‘Festival Kerala’ across different parts of India and later at international locations to showcase Kerala’s heritage, culture, tourism, entrepreneurship and investment opportunities.

Global Life Sciences Conclave ‘Bio Connect 4.0’ to begin in Kerala on Oct 8

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) The fourth edition of the International Life Sciences Conclave and Expo, aimed at attracting industrial partnerships and investments to Kerala’s life sciences ecosystem, will be held here on October 8 and 9.

Google searches for customer care can lead to cyber fraud, theft of money and personal data

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Cyber financial frauds using fake customer care numbers found through internet searches are on the rise, with fraudsters targeting customers in the name of banks, e-commerce platforms and other service providers.

Kalyana Lakshmi completes 12 years; KTR accuses Congress of diluting scheme

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) BRS working president K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday said the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes had completed 12 years, benefiting 16.78 lakh poor families.

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Rajya Sabha member and National BC Welfare Association president R. Krishnaiah has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to take up the issue of the 34 per cent reservation for Backwards Classes (BCs) in local bodies with the Centre and pursue a constitutional amendment following the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision striking down the quota.