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Ganesh immersions continue across Hyderabad; over 2.6 lakh idols immersed so far

Hyderabad, Sep 7 (UNI) The Ganesh idol immersions continued for the second consecutive day in Hyderabad, with thousands of idols being brought to various immersion points across the city.
Major locations, including Hussain Sagar, Saroornagar Tank, Tank Bund, NTR Ghat, PV Marg, and the Secretariat area, witnessed a heavy rush of devotees.
According to police, about 261,333 idols have been immersed so far at various points. The process is likely to continue till this afternoon.
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Collector directs preparation of comprehensive action plan for Visakhapatnam Bay City project

17 Jul 2026 | 10:13 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 17 (UNI) District Collector M. Abhishekth Kishore on Friday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the proposed 'Bay City' project, a key component of the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER), with emphasis on land use, infrastructure, investments, tourism and strategic development corridors.

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Advocates in Kakinada seek legislation for their protection

17 Jul 2026 | 10:12 PM

Kakinada, July 17 (UNI) Advocates in large numbers took out a procession from the Kakinada Bar association to the Collectorate here on Friday raising slogans in support of their charter of demands.

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AP: Prime Minister Modi virtually inaugurates Rayanapadu Railway Station

17 Jul 2026 | 10:12 PM

Vijayawada, July 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated the redeveloped Rayanapadu Railway Station to the nation through video conferencing from Jalandhar as part of the nationwide inauguration of 75 Amrit Stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

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Bengaluru extends eatery hours for FIFA final

17 Jul 2026 | 9:36 PM

Bengaluru, July 17 (UNI) Football fever has prompted Bengaluru to extend its nightlife, with city police permitting hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars and other food establishments to remain open till 3.30 am on the intervening night of July 19-20 to accommodate thousands of fans expected to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final live.

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PM inaugurates three redeveloped railway stations in Andhra Pradesh under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

17 Jul 2026 | 9:31 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three redeveloped railway stations in Andhra Pradesh -- Rayanapadu, Mangalagiri and Cumbum—under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) as part of the nationwide inauguration of 75 modernised railway stations.

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