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SVU develops healthier ‘fruit pops’ alternative to address chocolate cravings

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SVU develops healthier ‘fruit pops’ alternative to address chocolate cravings

Food scientist Sangati Chenna Kesava Reddy displaying a ‘fruit pop’ and a dye used to make it. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT Those who are prone to ‘chocoholism’ now have a healthier alternative — ‘fruit pops’. The patent application filed by Sri Venkateswara University’s (SVU) Intellectual Property Cell for the unique fruit pops has been received…

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Shrimp farmers shift to local sales amid price drops, export disruptions

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Shrimp farmers shift to local sales amid price drops, export disruptions

A woman, K. Kondalamma, displays tiger shrimp being sold by the roadside on the outskirts of Vijayawada on Saturday. Tiger shrimp, which normally fetch strong demand in overseas markets, are now being sold directly to consumers. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO With the shrimp prices falling in the market due to the impact of US-Israel-Iran…

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Tirupati police detain intruder for threatening staff, students

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Tirupati police detain intruder for threatening staff, students

An intruder who allegedly entered a private school and threatened the staff and students was arrested by the Alipiri police in Tirupati on Thursday. The incident happened at Sri Vijetha school in the city’s Akkarampalli locality, where a person identified as Chinnam Srinivas (54), who hails from Badvel town in Kadapa district and currently resides…

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State aims at 32% growth in mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra

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State aims at 32% growth in mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra

Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra. File photo: Special Arrangement The launch of the Jonnagiri gold mining project marked a historic moment for Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s most significant mining ventures, said Minister for Mines Kollu Ravindra on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural of the project at the Geomysore Services (India) Private Limited’s gold mining…

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Srisailam temple launches drive to plant 5,000 saplings for conservation

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The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple management has decided to plant 5,000 saplings in Srisailam during this monsoon season as part of environmental conservation measures. A plantation drive was conducted on Saturday near the Zilla Parishad High School in Srisailam, which saw the participation Board of Trustees chairman Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu, executive officer M. Srinivasa…

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Educators urged to inspire critical thinking in students

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Educators should move beyond merely imparting knowledge and become mentors who inspire students to think critically, act ethically, and serve society, said Fr. Francis P. Xavier, former Rector of Loyola College, Chennai, and former Provincial of the Jesuit Madurai Province. Participating in the staff orientation programme organised by Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada on Monday,…

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Central, coastal A.P. receive season’s first spell of heavy rainfall

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Central, coastal A.P. receive season’s first spell of heavy rainfall

Vehicles move along the Kolkata-Chennai national highway under dark clouds near Guntur Road Circle in Ongole early on Thursday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS Many stations in central and coastal Andhra Pradesh received their first heavy spell of southwest monsoon on Wednesday night, providing relief from dry and humid conditions. NTR district recorded widespread and…

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Police bust child trafficking gang, rescue 15 children from Bihar

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Police bust child trafficking gang, rescue 15 children from Bihar

Members of NGO HELP, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) and the District Child Welfare Committee with the rescued children who were being transported from Bihar to Erode in Tamil Nadu for various kinds of work, at Ambedkar Bhavan in Ongole on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS Fifteen children from Bihar were reportedly rescued by…

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Heavy rain likely in Rayalaseema, South Coastal A.P. on June 9, 10

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Heavy rain likely in Rayalaseema, South Coastal A.P. on June 9, 10

Trucks engaged in earthwork operations were partially submerged after heavy rain flooded the project site of an under-construction reservoir at Penumaka near Amaravati on Monday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rain in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on June 9 and 10, while light showers,…

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TTD launches food safety training for hoteliers, vendors at Tirumala

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Stressing that health and safety of pilgrims remain the top priority, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Tuesday called upon hoteliers and food vendors in Tirumala to adopt hygienic food-handling practices and undertake regular food safety audits as per prescribed norms. A three-day training programme for street food vendors, jointly organised by the…

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