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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Educational institutes in Visakhapatnam mark Independence Day with patriotic fervour
The 79th Independence Day celebrations were organised by various educational institutions across the district including Andhra University, Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy, IIM-Visakhapatnam, GITAM deemed to be University, and Dr Lankapalli Bullayya College. While hoisting the national flag, AU vice chancellor Prof. Raja Sekhar recalled the services of key freedom fighters and key academicians of the university on the occasion. He urged the students to adopt certain principles followed by them for better understanding of a bright career. G. Madhukumar, secretary and correspondent of Dr Lankapalli Bullayya College advised students to maintain their physical fitness, work hard in their chosen field, and have an open mind on various issues, continue to focus on important aspects and never become a slave to necessary habits.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
CBI registers disproportionate assets case against South Central Railway official
Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Hyderabad, on Monday registered a case against South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad division, office superintendent R Raja Sekhar and his wife for amassing assets worth Rs 1.5 crore, allegedly disproportionate to their known sources of income. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now CBI has named Raja Sekhar and his wife, Navaneetha, as accused. During the check period (between 2017 and 2023), it was found that he and his family members illicitly amassed pecuniary resources and properties which were disproportionate to his known sources of income, for which he cannot satisfactorily account. Searches were conducted at six places in Telangana, and 29 documents and material objects were seized.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
‘World Oceans Day' brings spotlight on marine conservation
Visakhapatnam: Marking the 'World Oceans Day' and focusing on marine conservation, a beach clean-up activity was undertaken by Andhra University. Involving staff, research scholars and students, the programme was held on Sunday at RK Beach. Volunteering to build an ocean-friendly community, scientists and technical staff from NCCR, CMFRI, CIFT, NIO and NSTL also participated in the event. Centred on the theme 'wonder: sustaining what sustains us', the volunteers highlighted the importance of keeping the coastline clean and plastic-free. The awareness programme was flagged off by Vice Chancellor of Andhra University GP Raja Sekhar in the presence of MVR Raju, Principal of Science College, among others. Speaking on the occasion, the VC emphasised the importance of marine ecology and the need to safeguard the seas for future generations. About 100 volunteers participated in the programme. An ambulance service with medical and paramedical staff was deployed at the beach to meet any medical emergency. About 135-kg of debris was collected and handed over to GVMC Visakhapatnam for further disposal and recycling. The programme was supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, among others. Marking the occasion, the beach clean-up programme was simultaneously carried out in 21 beaches across the country at the same time in 21 beaches.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
AU VC bags excellence award in science and technology
Visakhapatnam: Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University GP Raja Sekhar was conferred with the Excellence Award in Science and Technology by the Academy of Science and Technology Communication, Hyderabad. The award was presented by the Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma during the National Technology Day 2025 celebrations held at IICT in Hyderabad. The prestigious recognition underscores the VC's significant contributions to science and technology. The university takes immense pride in the achievement and acknowledges the inspiration it brings to the academic and research community.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
91% of candidates write APICET 2025 held for MBA, MCA admissions
The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 held across the State on Wednesday for the admission into MBA and MCA courses offered by universities and its affiliated colleges saw an attendance of nearly 91%. Andhra University conducted the examination as per the directions of APSCHE in two sessions—9 am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4.30 pm). 'The overall candidate attendance percentage for APICET-2025 was 90.84%,' said AU Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar after releasing the password for the forenoon session. AU Registrar E.N. Dhanunjaya Rao released the password for the afternoon session. A total of 16,930 out of 18,779 candidates attended the examination (90.15%) in the forenoon session, while 17,201 of the total 18,793 candidates wrote the examination in the afternoon session (91.53%). 'In total, 34,131 candidates of 37,572 candidates attended both the sessions with the overall percentage of 90.84%,' Prof. Raja Sekhar told to media. The candidates have been advised to browse the for updates regarding preliminary key, response sheets and others.
