The work on Iskcon's first golden temple in South India is swiftly progressing at the historical Kondaveedu fort in Guntur district. Presently, the construction of 108 mandaps with South Indian and Rajasthan architecture is under progress and Swarna Hamsa (golden swan) work would start in 10 days.

Kondaveedu, which is famous for its ancient fort will get another feather with the Iskcon golden temple in its cap and would turn into an international tourist centre. This is the first of its kind golden temple in South India and Iskcon is planning to turn Kondaveedu fort into a religious tourist centre.

The state government allotted 82 acres of land for Butter Krishna golden temple under Hamsa project proposed in 16.88 acres of land in survey number 279 in the first phase, a Cow University and cow protection centre in 23-acres in the second phase, Bhakti Vedanta Education Centre in the third phase, international Vedic Gurukul in the fourth phase and Bhakti Vedanta Hospital, old age home, international school and children's home would be built in the fifth phase.

Besides this, a food court with big parking place and an international guest house would be built for devotees. Isckon South India president and trustee of golden temple project Satyagopinath Das Said that Swarna Hamsa temple would be golden plated and it is the first of its kind golden temple in the South India.

Government has decided to lay underground cable on Bandar Road in Vijayawada. As this is the prime road in the city and also as the CM camp office is situated on this road, government has decided to lay underground cable.

The same has been told to SPDCL officials and the government asked to submit a detail DPR to implement this ASAP. Collector Babu has asked SPDCL officials to send the DPR.

The approximate cost of the project is Rs.100 crores and the finance department is also ready to allot the funds, once the detailed DPR is ready.

"My Theatre App" is going to entertain the passengers now in Vijayawada Bus Stand. Already with the new amenities like indoor games, free Wi-Fi, LCD Tv’s the passengers have enough time pass. Now adding to this "My Theatre App" is going to entertain the passengers.

The passengers can get this app and see their favorite movies, games, news etc..

This My Theater App will only work in Pandit Nehru Bus Stand. Once you download this app from your play store, you have to connect your phone through Wi-Fi in bus stand. Then you can access this app. You can find Video Play List, Games, Incredible India menus. You can also find Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films in this app.

We have to update this app every week, to get new movies and games. Right now this app is free of cost.

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has taken up a special drive to encourage the public to join the students in Government Schools. The special drive includes rallies, door to door campaigns, social media campaigns etc... The decrease in the number of students enrolled at the schools run by the VMC has waken up the officials.

The municipal corporation for the first time started a campaign, to ensure that more students got admitted as compared to last year.

The Officials said that the facilities in municipal schools have better infrastructure. The schools now have clean separate toilets for boys and girls. The quality of food has also improved.

The education is free of cost from 1st to 10th class. The education is free of cost. The corporation will only be providing free books, free uniform, afternoon lunch, free health checkups etc..