Mori Smart Digital village in Andhra Pradesh

AMRAVATI: Mori, a sleepy cashew exporting village in East Godavari district, has emerged as the first super-smart village of the state. Even as the rest of the country is struggling to switch over to the digital payment mode, this tiny village has been declared an all-digital administration panchayat. Impressed by the digital progress of the village, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to launch the state government's prestigious Fibernet...

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Visakha Utsav 2017

3Day Colourful Visakha Utsav 2017 will be held on December 28,29,30.Official website for the Visakha Utsav launched i.e www.visakhautsav.com.Virtual Reality Tour at Visakha Utsav:The VR device is gives a 360 degree view. All that the viewer has to do is to turn his head to see what is there on different sides. like Araku and Borra Caves. The plan is to set up VR booths at Visakhapatnam International Airport, Beach Road, Submarine Museum, Kailasagiri...

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Double decker train from Tirupati to Visakhapatnam

The tri-weekly double decker super fast express between Tirupati and Visakhapatnam started from  December 30. However, the regular run of the double decker superfast express will be from January 1, 2017 from Tirupati and in return direction with effect from January 2 from Visakhapatnam, according to a statement issued by B. Ramamohana Rao, Divisional Commercial Manager. The train No. 22708 Tirupati-Visakhapatnam double decker superfast express...

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flamingo festival at Nellore

Flamingo festival at Nellore NELLORE: A rich cultural and visual treat awaits the visitors, youth, schoolchildren and bird enthusiasts as the district authorities have made necessary arrangements for the ‘Flamingo festival’ to be held in the lake town, Sullurupeta, in Nellore district here from Tuesday to Thursday. Musical nights, dance events and a variety of cultural programmes will be held during the three days with noted performers such as...

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Vijayawada Airshow on Krishna river banks from Jan 12 - Jan15

Vijayawada Airshow on Krishna river banks Residents of Vijayawada are soon going to witness a three-day air show, first-of-its kind to be organised by the Civil Aviation Department on the banks of river Krishna here from January 12, according to Krishna district collector Babu A. In a press release issued here on Friday, the collector said that Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju will participate in the ‘Aviation Summit’ to...

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VUDA Children's Theatre in Visakha Patnam

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh CM Mr.Chandrababu and Union minister Mr. Venkaiah Naidu together opened a children's theatre, constructed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) at a cost of Rs. 22 lakh. This is the first such theatre in the State. An auditorium where at least 400 children can be seated to view a programme has come up in the ground floor. Another auditorium where 600 children can be accommodated is in the first floor.The construction...

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National Women’s Parliament-2017

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in association with MAEER’s MIT School of Government, Pune would be organising a ‘National Women’s Parliament -2017’ for 3 days from February 10 at Amaravati, All women Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of all states in the country, along with over 10,000 girl students from colleges of higher education would participate in the deliberations, AP Assembly Speaker K Sivaprasad told reporters. "Almost...

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New terminal building at Vijayawada Airport (Amaravati Airport) will be inaugurate on 12th January

Amaravati:Chief Minister Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju will inaugurate the new terminal of the Vijayawada airport on January 12.  The airport will cater to air services to the city of Amaravati, the new upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh.A senior Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said that the distance between Amaravati and the airport at Vijayawada is close to 45 kilometres, for...

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Water Sports Introduced in Krishna River by AP Tourism

As part of  amaravati tourism expansion, AP tourism introduces  new boating experience for the visitors of  Krishna River. Water Sports India has launched different varieties of boats on the Krishna Waters as a tourist attraction in association with the AP Tourism in Punnami Ghat.The Dolphin pedel boat stood attractive out of all, which facilitates four members while two of them pedal the boat to move in the water.The different types...

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Parasailing on Krishna river from Today

AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is introducing parasailing on the Krishna river, upstream of the Prakasam barrage, from December 3rd and 4th to attract tourists.Currently, trials are being conducted. According to Mr T.V.N. Rao, Executive Director of the corporation, Vijayawada will be the second place in the State to have the adventure sport, the first being Hyderabad (Hussainsagar) where there is a good response.The...

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papikondalu Boat Journey,Andhra Pradesh

Papikondalu is located in East godavari in Andhra Pradesh,India. APTDC offers boat rides through Papikondalu from Rajahmundry. You have the choice of opting for a one day or two-day boat trip. The one day Papikondalu boat trip offers you an amazing view of the surrounding hills, which are teeming with wildlife. Papikondalu boating allows you to spend your time leisurely enjoying the beautiful hills and Godavari River. You can book your Papikondalu...

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Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Nellore,Andhra Pradesh

Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish – water lake or lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake. It straddles the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states on the Coromandal Coast in South India. The Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is biologically endowed with a diverse range of biological habitats. The wide ranges of miniature ecosystems that exist in this ecologically sensitive area include 160 species of fish, 12 species of prawn, 25 species...

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will setup New Plant at Nimmakuru,Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati : The Bharat Electronics Limited will set up a Rs.250-crore plant at Nimmakuru in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh to make IR seekers, night vision devices and thermal imaging cameras. The plant will be operational in three years. This will be the second manufacturing facility of BEL after Machilipatnam. The turnover at Machilipatnam was between Rs.400 crore and Rs.500 crore and that of the proposed new plant will much higher, said S.K. Sharma, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of BEL. He told The Hindu on the sidelines of a national conference...

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Suryalanka Beach Baptla, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh,India

Suryalanka Beach Located in Bapatla, Guntur District, Suryalanka is the perfect weekend getaway beach for friends and families. The natural beauty of the beach is major draw for people, who are looking to refresh and rejuvenate themselves. The pristine beach is clean and the waters of the Bay of Bengal are crystal clear. Visitors can enjoy swimming and sunbathing without feeling squeezed, as the beach is wide and spacious. The Haritha Beach Resort...

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Helicopter‬ joy rides for ‪‎Krishna Pushkaralu‬

The pilgrims visiting ‪Vijaywada‬ city for ‪Krishnapushkaram‬ are offered with an opportunity to have a joy ride on helicopter around the city. The Pawan Hans Ltd., a Government of India Enterprise in association with Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the Krishna district administration has been operating helicopter Joy rides for the pilgrims from Loyola College Ground during the 12-day river festival. This aerial ride will give pilgrims a wonderful glimpse...

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Prakasam Barrage lightning up for Krishna Pushkaralu

vijayawada : Praksam Barrage is lightning on the event of  Krishna Pushkaralu in a grand manner. Around 304 lights with different colors are placed at the down of the barrage and around 332 lights at the top of the barrage.it is lit up in a glorious array of glittering lights. krishna  Pushkaralu will be starts  from 12th of August. see  the pics of Illuminated Praksam Barrage:   Krishna Pushkaralu...

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TTD's Srivari replica temple opened in Vijayawada for Krishna Pushkaralu

Amaravati : On the occasion of Krishnamma Pushkaralu, The replica temple of Lord Venkateswara constructed by TTD in PWD grounds of Vijayawada opened today.The devotees who are coming up for the holy Krishna Pushkaralu will get the opportunities to have a darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy in Vijayawada. All the arjitha sevas including suprabhatam, thomala, archana, nivedana and sattumora will be performed in ekantam.Every day there will be unjal...

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