Stamp, coin expo held at Viisakhapatnam railway station
The Hindu
VISAKHAPATNAM
A vast collection of stamps, currency notes and coins of various countries attracted visitors to an exhibition put up by philatelist A. Krishna Rao, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, at Gate No. 1 of Visakhapatnam Railway Station on Wednesday.
Mr. Krishna Rao’s collection includes rare coins and currency notes of various countries, issued between 1835 and 1947. The display includes coins that were abandoned and special high-denomination coins that were of limited issue. The exhibition will continue on Thursday also.
Divisional Railway Manager Anup Sapathy, accompanied by ADRM (Operations) Manoj Kumar Sahoo, and Senior Divisional Personnel Officer R.N.A. Parida visited the exhibition. He appreciated the efforts of Krishna Rao, who is a retired employee of Waltair Division.
As part of the week-long celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Waltair sang patriotic songs to the delight of visitors.
Mr. Satpathy appealed to the public to take part in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day