Water Released to Canals from River Godavari
Kakinada : East Godavari District Collector K.Madhavi Latha released water to three main canals-Central Delta, Eastern and Western Deltas- from Godavari river at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram on Saturday, after performing traditional poojas to river Godavari. On the first day, 3,000 cusecs of water was released to the canals. She said that due to the releasing of the water early, farmers can cultivate their crops in time and they can escape from natural calamities as they can harvest the crop before the cyclones as per the agriculture calendar. She said that for the past two years, the water is released in proper time without incurring any losses to the farmers. She said that at present there is 8,000 cusecs of water available in river Godavari and 3,000 cusecs of water which is additionally available has been released to the three main canals. She said that seeds, fertilizers and others are available at Rythu Bharosa Kendras and the farmers should avail the opportunity and go for cultivation early. The Dowleswaram Godavari Delta System Chief Engineer R.Satish Kumar, Irrigation Department Superintendent Engineer G.Srinivasulu, Head Works Executive Engineer R.Kasi Visweswara Rao and others were present.
AP Building Robust Infra Post Bifurcation
VISHAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh has embarked on building robust infrastructure post bifurcation in 2014. The YSRC government took initiative to build airports and sea ports at all places to boost infrastructure. Of all the regions, north coastal Andhra Pradesh became the biggest beneficiary having green field Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district and Mulapeta Sea Port in Srikakulam district. Both the ports have set the ball rolling for development and if Visakhapatnam was made Capital, the development would take a full swing, according to experts. The work on Bhogapuram Airport was going on at a brisk pace and it is likely to be completed by December next year. According to the management, the first flight might land on August 26. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the airport on May 3 last year and so far 25 percent of the work has been completed. In the first phase, the airport will serve 6 million passengers per annum and in the second phase, 12 million and in the third phase, 18 million passengers will be served. The present Visakhapatnam Airport has a capacity of 3.8 million passengers. At present, 2.8 million passengers use the airport. GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd signed the concessional agreement to develop, operate and maintain Bhogapuram International Airport with Andhra Pradesh Airport Development Corporation Ltd. The project, being built at a cost of Rs4,592 crore for the phase 1, is one of the most ambitious projects of Jagan Mohan Reddy and a growth engine for rapid development of the state, a local YSRC leader said. The work on Mulapeta Seaport in Srikakulam district is also going on at an impressive speed. Minister for Animal Husbandry Dr Seediri Appala Raju, who inspected the works recently, said the first cargo ship would arrive this September. Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation for the port in April last year and the port, in the first phase, would have three general cargo berths and a bulk cargo terminal. It will initially have a handling capacity of 23.53 million tonnes. Infrastructure will be developed in an area of 500 acres. The port will handle general cargo, coal, multipurpose containers and other exports and imports with a capacity of 23.5 million tonnes per annum in the initial stages. Simultaneously, the work is going on at Ramayapatnam Port and the first phase is expected to be completed in September this year. Similarly, the work on Rs2,123-crore Kakinada SEZ Port development project, phase I of Rs5,155-crore Machilipatnam Port development project in Krishna district are underway. In addition to Bhogapuram airport in Vizianagaram district, green field airports were also coming up at Dagarathi in Nellore district and Orvakal in Kurnool district. With the completion of airports and sea ports, Visakhapatnam as the executive capital will become gateway in the east for the Asian countries, Minister for Education remarked.
Godavari Water Release to Canals from Today
The state government had recently approved the proposal of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to divert Godavari water to the city. The state government had recently approved the proposal of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to divert Godavari water to the city. Kakinada: The Water Resources Department will release water from River Godavari to the canals of Eastern Delta, Western Delta and Central Delta from Saturday. East Godavari collector K. Madhavi Latha along with the chief engineer of the Godavari Delta System, Satish Kumar and the superintendent engineer of Irrigation of Dowleswaram barrage circle, G Srinivasa Rao, and other officials will release the water on Saturday morning hours. According to irrigation department officials, 3.1460tmc ft of water is available in the river and this would be distributed to the delta regions from Saturday. The water would be sufficient for the Khariff crop this year. Meanwhile, agriculture department officials are preparing for the Khariff crop. Sufficient seed stocks are being kept in Rythu Bharosa Kendras in villages. However, in East Godavari district, the farmers have already started raising their nurseries. District agriculture officer, S Madhava Rao, said farmers have completed nurseries in 48 hectares and the seed is available at the processing centres. Paddy would be grown in 71,000 out of 82,000 hectares and pulses like maize etc in the remaining areas. According to the district action plan for Kharif, the raising of nurseries should be completed by June 15 and transplantation done in another months time. If the farmers implement the agriculture calendar, they can easily cultivate a second crop in Rabi, officials claimed. Eluru district agriculture officer Habib Basha said green manure seed has been allocated to the extent of 10820 quintals while 9000 quintals are available at RBKs. Some 22,000 quintals of paddy seeds are available at RBKs in the district. He said 7000 metric tonnes of fertilizer is available at RBKs. Konaseema district agriculture officer Voleti Bosubabu said paddy would be cultivated in 1,68,000 acres. Some 23,000 quintals of seeds are available while another 7,500 quintals of seeds are available in the processing centres. Farmers are preparing the seeds on their own too. MTU 7029 Swarna, MTU 1318, 1024, Sampat Swarna etc are being cultivated by the farmers in Konaseema district, he said.
TD says YSRC collecting money promising jobs
Kakinada: Former Pithapuram TD MLA S.V.S.N. Varma on Friday accused YSRC leaders of collecting Rs 10 lakh each from unemployed promising them jobs in the ESI Hospital at Kakinada. Speaking to media, Varma charged that ruling party leaders from Pithapuram are in a hurry to collect as much money they can from the public, knowing that their government is going to fall. He said as per the information with him, YSRC leaders have collected Rs 10 lakh each from 30 youth of Pithapuram area, promising them jobs in the Kakinada ESI hospital. The TD leader wondered how ESI can make appointments in the hospital when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force. Varma declared that after formation of TD-Jana Sena-BJP government in the state and at the centre, a thorough probe will be conducted into this matter.
Fatal Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Fishermen in Konaseema
Compared to the last year, road accidents have decreased in the Kamareddy district this year, said police. Last year, 516 road accident cases, including 243 deaths were reported and this year, 221 persons died in 496 mishaps. (DC Image) Compared to the last year, road accidents have decreased in the Kamareddy district this year, said police. Last year, 516 road accident cases, including 243 deaths were reported and this year, 221 persons died in 496 mishaps. (DC Image) Kakinada: Two fishermen lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred in Konaseema district today. Lanke Suribabu, 49, and Vanamadi Saibabu, 62, residents of Gummileru village in Alamuru mandal, were reportedly on their way to Tungapadu village for a fishing trip. Their vehicle, a four-wheeler, collided head-on with a tractor carrying rice supplied by the Civil Supplies Corporation. According to sub-inspector L. Srinu Naick of Alamuru police station, the accident happened this morning. The impact of the collision resulted in the immediate deaths of the two fishermen. Three other fishermen who were present in the vehicle sustained injuries and were admitted to the government hospital for treatment. The police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the accident.
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM : As the counting day is nearing, anxiety has gripped the leaders of the YSRC and the TDP-led NDA as voters of the erstwhile undivided East and West Godavari districts are known to give a clear mandate to the parties in the elections. The voters of Godavari belt have given a clear cut majority to the ruling or the opposition party in the last nine Assembly elections. There are 34 Assembly and five Lok Sabha seats in Godavari districts. East Godavari has 19 Assembly and three Lok Sabha constituencies, while West Godavari consists of 15 Assembly and two Lok Sabha seats. The verdict of the people of Godavari belt in the elections has always been a deciding factor in the formation of any government. Since the formation of TDP in 1983, the people of the region have been lending support to one or the other political party to come to power in the State. The Godavari belt begins from Tuni from Visakhapatnam side and ends at Eluru covering Kakinada, Amalapuram, Rajamahendravaram, Tanuku, Palakollu, Bhimavaram, Narasapuram and Tadepalligudem and other Assembly constituencies .The districts can be described as mood swing districts in the elections of Andhra Pradesh and the voters are also being treated as trendsetters. Godavari districts have recorded a huge voter turnout of more than 80% and political parties are shaking by the predictions of poll analysts and YouTubers. The TDP swept Godavari districts in 1983, 1985, 1994, 1999 and 2014 elections. However, the Congress breached the TDP bastion in the 1989 and 2004 elections. The YSRC had routed the TDP in the 2019 polls. Before delimitation, there were 21 Assembly seats in East Godavari and 15 seats in West Godavari. After delimitation in 2009, the total number of seats came down to 34 from 36 Assembly seats. In 1983, the TDP swept the entire region by winning 34 seats out of 36, and in 1985 elections, 35 seats. However, the TDP bit the dust in the 1989 elections, in which it got 10 Assembly seats, while the Congress bagged 26. Again in the 1994 wave, the TDP got 32 Assembly seats, leaving only four to the Congress. In 1999, the TDP continued its victory stride and got 32 Assembly seats, leaving four to the Congress. In the 2004 Assembly elections, the Congress got 28 seats, while TDP secured nine. In the 2009 elections, due to presence of Praja Rajyam founded by Megastar Chiranjeevi, split in Kapu votes benefited the Congress and it secured 20 seats. PRP govt five and TDP nine in the elections, After bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, in the 2014 Assembly elections, the TDP won 26 seats, and its ally BJP got two. The YSRC secured a mere five seats. In West Godavari district, the TDP and BJP won all the 15 Assembly seats. In the 2019 elections, out of 34 seats, the YSRC won 28 seats. The JSP got one and the TDP five Assembly seats. According to analysts, it is not a cake walk to the ruling YSRC this time. It is expected 1983 will be repeated in 2024 elections in Godavari belt. The Liquor policy is likely to damage the prospects of YSRC, besides anti-incumbency factor. However, the YSRC has a strong vote bank in SC, ST and BCs. Hence, the YSRC is confidant to win majority seats. Speaking to TNIE, Dr Guduri Srinivas, YSRC candidate from Rajahmundry Lok Sabha seat, said, The YSRC vote bank is intact, and it will make a clean sweep in Godavari districts. The media is reflecting only the upper class views. If you go to the downtrodden, you know the reality. Silent voting for the YSRC is a big boost. Senior TDP MLA Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary said, A tsunami is waiting to happen on June 4 and it will rout the YSRC.
AP EAMCET Manabadi results: Rank list, scorecard release date and time. Where to check
AP EAMCET Results 2024, including the rank list, are eagerly awaited. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada will announce the results for the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test.
Thunderstorms in isolated parts of NCAP likely today
VIJAYAWADA: India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on Monday. In a statement on Sunday, the IMD stated that the southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Southwest Bay of Bengal, Central Bay of Bengal, and Northeast Bay of Bengal on Sunday. A notable development is the severe cyclonic storm Remal, which has intensified over the North Bay of Bengal. As of 8.30 am on Sunday, Remal was positioned approximately 240 km south-southeast of Sagar Islands and has been moving northwards at a speed of 7 kmph over the past six hours, with maximum sustained wind speeds reaching 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. Lower tropospheric westerly winds continue to prevail over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, contributing to the current weather patterns. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather information and take necessary precautions as Remal approaches. Meanwhile, AP State Disaster Management MD Ronanki Kurmanath stated that severe heat waves are expected to impact 72 mandals, with an additional 200 mandals experiencing heat waves on Monday. Mandals likely to face severe heat waves on Monday include Srikakulam (3), Vizianagaram (17), Parvathipuram-Manyam (10), Alluri Sitarama Raju (2), Anakapalli (2), Kakinada (6), Konaseema (2), East Godavari (17), West Godavari (3), Eluru (7), Krishna (2), and Bapatla (1). Meanwhile, a broader swath of 200 mandals is expected to experience heat waves, ranging from Srikakulam to Prakasam districts. High temperatures, reaching as high as 40.9C in Ibrahimpatnam of NTR district and 40.8C in Narasaraopet of Palnadu district, were recorded on Sunday.
KMC Laying New Pipeline: Water Crisis To Be Solved by Tuesday
Kakinada: The Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) is laying a new pipeline at a cost of Rs 22 crore, subsequent to NH road works, and this caused drinking water problems for some areas. The problem would be solved by Tuesday, officials said. The reservoir at Samalkot stores canal water, which KMC brings to Kakinada through a pipeline. But, the National Highways proposed an NH road from Achampet to Samalkot. The old pipeline falls under the road. The National Highways Authority released the `22 crore to KMC to lay the pipeline and civic body would link the new pipeline to the old pipeline. Meanwhile, the authorities found leakages in some of the pipelines in the city and this affected the supply of drinking water to the people. Meanwhile, people of several areas like Dummulapeta, Sanjay Nagar, Dairy Farm centre etc are facing the drinking water problem. The BJP alleged that the Kakinada Municipal Corporation (KMC) has failed in supplying drinking water to people as it had not taken prior steps to avoid the leakages and store water during the summer. BJP official spokesperson Yarlagadda Ramkumar said the central government released crores to KMC as a part of the AMRUT scheme the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. but the officials failed in its proper utilization. Kakinada is facing a drinking water problem during the summer and an inundation problem during the rainy season. The government should order a detailed probe into this, he said. BJP leader Duvvuri Subrahmanyam said officials were working in KMC for years together without any transfers, under the influence of politicians. They are serving the political representatives, but not for the people. When the pipes got repaired, the officials did not sort out the problems. The Kakinada Poura Samkshema Sangham convener Dusarlapudi Ramana Raju said that during the rains, the pipeline water mingled with the drainage water and the KMC kept supplying the same water to the people. They should repair such leaks in pipelines immediately and provide pure drinking water. The health of the people would otherwise be affected. During the rainy season, it will not be possible to curb the leakages, he pointed out. Kakinada municipal commissioner Venkata Rao visited Dummulapeta, Sanjay Nagar, the Dairy Farm centre and other areas and advised superintendent engineer Satya Kumari to sort out the pipeline leakage problems. He said that the Sashikanth Nagar pipeline has leaks and hence the water supply could be stopped from May 23. Drinking water is being supplied through 14 water tankers. If anybody faces a drinking water problem, they may inform the officials through 9849906507, 9959799138, 9676770461 and 9848471415. Satya Kumari told Deccan Chronicle that the drinking water problem was due to the laying of the new pipeline. We have already informed the people about the inconvenience to them. She said the pipeline works would be completed by Monday. Drinking water tankers are making 100 to 105 trips to the affected areas, she added.
Pithapuram Assembly constituency Returning Officer inspects strongroom at JNTU-Kakinada
AP Crime: Man Killed Due to Old Rivalry
Kurnool: A 38-year-old man, identified as Hari Prasad, was murdered late Saturday night in Rudravaram village, Bethamcherla mandal, Nandyal district, over old rivalries. Hari Prasad, a prominent activist in the Telugu Desam and supporter of former union minister Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy, had ongoing disputes with fellow party activists. On Saturday, a confrontation between the factions escalated and a member of the rival group attacked Hari Prasad with sticks, inflicting severe injuries. He was immediately taken to Kurnool Government Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Circle inspector Priyatham Reddy confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is on. Traffic police rescue elderly man A 65-year-old man tried to jump into Salt Creek (uppu teru) on Sunday afternoon, but the traffic police near the area rushed to the spot and rescued him, according to traffic inspector Ramesh. The old man was trying to jump into Salt Creek, unable to bear his ill health, while the locals informed the traffic police. Traffic sub inspector Kishore Kumar and constable V. Ravi Kumar rushed to the spot immediately and rescued him. The SI said that belonged to Virawada village in Pithapuram mandal of Kakinada district. He said that he was residing under a tree near a port police station in Kakinada. Though the police tried to take him to the general hospital here, the old man did not agree to go to the hospital. He said that he had gone to the hospital several times. The hospital staff did not take care of him. The traffic police sent him to the port railway station by auto. The locals and police officials greeted the traffic staff to rescue him in a prompt manner. Cops tighten noose around drunk drivers The Visakhapatnam city police conducted a special drive against drunk driving in the city. The operation involved the deployment of 75 teams at strategic points across zones 1 and 2 . The initiative yielded apprehension of 383 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the police, zone-1 accounted for 183 cases, including drivers of 17 four-wheelers, 148 two-wheelers and 17 auto-rickshaws. Similarly in zone-2, police issued challans to drivers of 175 two-wheelers, 10 auto-rickshaws, 14 four-wheelers and one commercial vehicle for driving intoxicated. Cops advised against driving after consuming alcohol, emphasising the potential legal repercussions, including jail sentences.
58 police officers deployed for counting in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: As many as 58 police officers have been appointed for 24 districts to ensure the smooth conduct of counting on June 4. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta issued orders on Saturday allotting election duties for the 58 police officers of various ranks working in different wings. Considering Palnadu as the most sensitive, the DGP allotted eight officers for the district, four officers each to BR Ambedkar Konaseema and Kakinada, three officers each to Guntur, Krishna, Anantapur, Prakasam and Tirupati. The special officers will play a crucial role in controlling law and order in the problematic areas. The police officers have been directed to report to the respective SPs and Commissioners immediately.
No shortcuts to success, says UPSC ranker from Andhra's Prakasam district
ONGOLE: Undeterred by the obstacles and driven by strong passion to become a bureaucrat, 29-year-old Vangeepurapu Rahul Kumar cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examinations (CSE) aiming to be a catalyst for the overall development of the poor and downtrodden sections. He bagged 504th rank in the CSE exam held in 2023. This was his fourth attempt. Earlier, he was able to land himself in the Indian Forest Service. However, Rahul was determined to serve the society as an IAS officer and gave his all out efforts to secure 504th rank and fulfil his long-cherished dream. Son of Vangeepurapu Ratna Kumar and Vayola Rani, Rahul hails from a middle-class family residing in Kanigiri in rural pockets of western Prakasam district. He completed his BTech with an Electrical and Electronics degree from JNTU Kakinada. Though he was offered several jobs, his love for civil services grew stronger and began his preparations. Initially, Rahul took coaching from a private institute in New Delhi, later he relied on self preparation and realised his goal. The success story of Rahul Kumar has echoed in no time, inspiring the youth from rural pockets of Prakasam district. Recently, Ideal Computers Institution in Kanigiri conducted Meet the Student programme and felicitated Rahul for his achievement. Several other organisations also appreciated the youngster for his remarkable feat. Speaking to TNIE, Rahul Kumar attributed his success to self confidence, determination and relentless efforts. Any person who works hard for at least 18 hours a day, will definitely achieve their goals and can realise their dreams in no time. My parents continuous love and affection coupled with persistent encouragement is the reason for what I have become now, he explained.
AP Polycet 2024 Certificate Verification Starts May 27
Qualified Eamcet candidates appear for certificate verification process at Masab Tank on Monday. (Photo:DC) Qualified Eamcet candidates appear for certificate verification process at Masab Tank on Monday. (Photo:DC) Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) announced certificate verification dates for AP Polycet 2024 qualified candidates. The verification process will be conducted from May 27 to June 3, 2024. Certificate Verification: May 27 - June 3. Processing Fee Payment (Online): Up to June 2, 2024. Choice Filling: May 31 - June 5. Seat Allotment: June 7. Candidates must attend certificate verification in person at their nearest government polytechnic college. Processing Fee Payment Receipt, APPolycet Hall Ticket, APPolycet Rank Card, Original and two photocopies of:Mark sheet Class IV to X study certificates (or residence certificate for private candidates) EWS certificate (for OC claiming EWS reservation, valid for 2024-25). Income certificate (issued after January 2021). Caste certificate (BC, SC, ST candidates only) NCC/Sports/Games certificate (applicable candidates). Schedule Tribe (ST) candidates must attend Andhra Polytechnic College, Kakinada. Physically handicapped, NCC, sports, and games quota candidates must attend Government Polytechnic Colleges, Vijayawada.
Cyclone Remal brings rains to AP, disrupts life
Vijayawada: Severe Cyclone Remal brought rains to Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, disrupting normal life at several places for some hours. In Vijayawada, light to moderate rains began from the early hours and continued till evening, submerging roads and low-lying areas in knee-deep water and disrupting normal life. However, heavy downpour battered arterial and sub-arterial roads in and around Pinnamaneni Polyclinic Road, MG and Eluru Roads, Auto Nagar, I Town, including key traffic junctions like Benz Circle and NTR Circle, causing inundation in low-lying areas and disrupting vehicular traffic throughout the day. Commuters using city buses experienced severe inconvenience with water logging at several bus stops on the MG and Eluru roads. According to IMD, Amaravati, Vijayawada and Gannavaram recorded 4.5 cm of rain. NTR district recorded total 268.4 mm rainfall across 20 mandals on Saturday. While the district recorded an average rainfall of 13.42 mm, Vijayawada Central and Vijayawada West mandals receiving the highest rainfall of 34.6 mm between 8:30 am and 7 pm on Saturday. Vijayawada North, East and Rural mandals received 34.2 mm, 34 mm and 32.8 mm rainfall. Rains brought down the mercury levels providing the much-needed respite from the summer heat. Gannavaram registered 31 degrees Celsius with a negative departure of 12 degrees Celsius. In Anantapur, heavy rains on Friday night resulted in massive damage to standing crops in Uravakonda, Madakasira and Kalyandurg areas. The heavy downpour filled channels and small tanks overflowed. Traffic was disrupted between Palthur and Govindawada, Penchikalapadu on the main road of Bellary-Anantapur. Power supply got disrupted in many parts of the Vidapanakal mandal after a number of big electric poles got uprooted. At least 19 villages in the mandal had no power till Saturday afternoon. Jammanipalli irrigation tank in Madakasira mandal witnessed overflow. Hundreds of acres of agriculture fields overflowed with rain water and badly damaged the crops. The sea along the Uppada-Kakinada coast remained rough. Kakinada registered 31.1 mm rainfall and Tuni 30.7 mm. IMD director S. Stella told Deccan Chronicle that except for Gannavaram and Vijayawada, other places received moderate to light rains during the day. Tomorrow (Sunday), the state will receive light rain. After that, the temperature will increase slowly till the monsoon sets over Andhra Pradesh, Stella stated.
Exercise Vigil at Counting Centres, Says JS Leader Pantham Venkateswara Rao
Kakinada: Kakinada Rural Jana Sena candidate Pantham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji) is anticipating untoward incidents at the counting centres on June 4, the day results of assembly elections in AP and Lok Sabha polls in the country are to be announced. Speaking to media here on Saturday, he asked counting agents of the NDA alliance to be vigilant and prevent such incidents. Nanaji declared that NDA candidates will emerge victorious in the state. He himself is expecting to be elected with a majority of more than 20,000 votes. He said all eyes are on Pithapuram constituency, from where Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan will register a thumping victory. The JS candidate maintained that the JS president has taken a good decision of having an alliance with the Telugu Desam. Pawan Kalyan's sincerity and Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's vision will propel the state towards development. The upcoming NDA government will prioritise education and health, he underlined.
Ravulapalem CI arrested by ACB on Bribery charges
Kakinada: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended Ravulapalem circle inspector N. Anjaneyulu on Saturday for accepting a bribe. According to ACB officials, Anjaneyulu demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 from an accused individual, Lakshamana Raju, who had been booked in a previous cockfighting gambling case. The bribe was allegedly solicited in exchange for altering the charges in the case against Raju, potentially reducing its severity. Anjaneyulu reportedly threatened Raju with non-bailable sections if the bribe was not paid. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, Raju approached the ACB. Working with their assistance, Raju facilitated the arrest of Anjaneyulu while he was accepting the bribe money in his office located at Ravulapalem in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. This incident comes amidst pre-existing corruption allegations against Anjaneyulu stemming from his time as circle inspector at Tanuku Rural. Reports indicate that during his tenure at the Tanuku police station, an auto-driver in police custody for a theft case died under mysterious circumstances. Anjaneyulu is alleged to have then reached a compromise with the deceased's family with Rs 10 lakh.
Several new faces set to enter Parliament from Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: At least eight new faces will make their way to the Lok Sabha from Andhra Pradesh, while former MPs like Botcha Jhansi and Daggubati Purandeswari, if they win in the elections, will enter Parliament from new constituencies. While the YSRC has changed several of its sitting MPs as per caste equations and their winning prospects, the TDP has effected some changes in view of its alliance with the BJP and JSP. Of the total 25 Lok Sabha seats, the TDP has contested 17, leaving six to the BJP and two to the JSP as part of alliance. In Anakapalle, the BJP has fielded former Rajya Sabha MP CM Ramesh. Though the BJP wanted Visakhapatnam, it was allocated Anakapalle by its alliance partner TDP. The JSP, which initially wanted to field Pawan Kalyans brother Nagababu from Anakapalle, gave away the seat to the BJP. With Ramesh hailing from the Velama community, the YSRC leadership weighed several options, and gave Deputy Chief Minister Budi Mutyala Naidu a chance to contest from the seat, replacing its sitting MP B Venkata Satyavathi. In Kurnool, the YSRC dropped its sitting MP S Sanjeev Kumar, and fielded Kurnool Mayor BY Ramaiah. The TDP, on the other hand, wanted to give Finance Minister and Dhone MLA a tough contest, and shifted Kotla Jayasurya Prakash Reddy to Dhone Assembly segment. The former Union minister unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha seat in the last elections. In the process, the TDP has fielded Panchalingala Nagaraju from Kurnool. In Kakinada, the JSP has fielded Tea Time owner Tangella Uday Srinivas, who is facing his first election. The YSRC has shifted its sitting MP Vanga Geetha to Pithapuram Assembly constituency, and she is pitted against JSP chief Pawan Kalyan. The YSRC has fielded Chalamalasetty Sunil from Kakinada. Sunil unsuccessfully contested from the Lok Sabha seat earlier. The Congress has fielded former Union minister MM Pallam Raju, but with the dwindling support to the party, it is unlikely that the party may put in an impressive performance. In Eluru and Guntur Lok Sabha seats, the sitting MPs have opted not to contest, and quit electoral politics. Both the TDP and the YSRC have fielded new faces from the two segments. In Guntur, two-time MP Galla Jayadev decided to quit electoral politics. Hence, the TDP has fielded NRI Pemmasani Chandrasekhar. To counter the NRI, the YSRC has fielded its sitting Ponnur MLA Kilari Venkata Rosaiah instead of M Venugopal Reddy, who lost in the 2019 elections. In Eluru, the sitting YSRC MP Kotagiri Sridhar has kept away from party activities due to various reasons. The YSRC, as part of its social engineering, has given the ticket to a BC and fielded Karumuri Sunil Kumar Yadav, son of Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao. The TDP too followed suit and fielded Putta Mahesh Yadav from Eluru, which elected its majority of MPs from the Kamma community like Kavuri Sambasiva Rao and Maganti Babu. The YSRC has done a similar exercise in Narasapuram and fielded BC leader Guduri Umabala in place of its rebel MP K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju to attract BC voters. The BJP has fielded Bhupatiraju Srinivasa Varma as its candidate from Narasapuram, which it won earlier. In Amalapuram and Anantapur too, both the YSRC and the TDP have fielded fresh faces as part of their strategies to win majority of Lok Sabha seats in the elections.
Eluru Police Cordon and Search Ahead of Counting
Kakinada: Ahead of the counting of votes on June 4, Eluru police organised cordon and search operations within Eluru One Town police stationed limits to identify rowdy sheeters, trouble mongers and suspicious persons. Police seized 70 two wheelers and three autos for being run without proper documents. Additional superintendent of police G. Swaroopa Rani asked people to ensure peace and maintain harmony when election results are expected to be announced on June 4. She said awareness camps are being held in sensitive areas. Eluru DSP E. Srinivas, One Town circle inspector Nagulapalli Rajasekhar, Two Town CI M. Prabhakar, Three Town CI Kagitha Srinivasa Rao and Bhimadole CI Bandi Bhimeswara Ravi Kumar were among those who participated in the cordon and search operations.
AP EAMCET 2024 Answer Key Out Now: Stay Tuned for Result Announcement
The eagerly awaited results of the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2024 are on the horizon, bringing anticipation and excitement for thousands of applicants. While the official result date is yet to be confirmed by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada,
After Cannes Premiere, Manthan Set for Theatrical Re-Release in India
After the resounding success of the world premiere of the Film Heritage Foundations restoration of Shyam Benegals 1976 film Manthan at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, the Film Heritage Foundation and the Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. have collaborated with PVR-INOX Ltd. and Cinpolis India to release the restored classic in 50 cities and 100 cinemas across India on June 1 & 2, 2024. Manthan, a fictionalized version of the beginnings of the extraordinary dairy cooperative movement that transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the worlds largest milk producer inspired by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution, is also Indias first crowdfunded film produced by 500,000 dairy farmers who contributed Rs. 2/- each towards the production of the film. The film featured a stellar cast including Girish Karnad, Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anant Nag, and Abha Dhulia. Manthan was shot by renowned cinematographer and director Govind Nihalani and the music was composed by eminent music composer Vanraj Bhatia. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, of the Film Heritage Foundation states, When Film Heritage Foundation takes up the restoration of a film it is with the ultimate aim of bringing it back to the public for which it was made. Funded by 500,000 farmers, Manthan is a film made by the people for the people and we knew that it was imperative that the restored film be shown back on the big screen to reach the widest audience possible. I am so pleased that audiences across the country in cities ranging from the big metros like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai to smaller cities like Dharwad, Kakinada, Nadiad, Bhatinda, Panipat and Kozhikode will have the opportunity to watch the beautifully restored film. Shyam Benegal states, I was so pleased to hear about the fantastic response that the restoration of Manthan received at its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. But I am even more delighted that the restored film will be released in cinemas across the country. Manthan will be the first restoration of one of my films that will have a theatrical release. When Manthan was released in 1976, it was a great success as the farmers themselves came to see the film in droves, traveling in bullock carts from small towns and villages. I hope that 48 years later when the restored film comes back to the big screen this June, people across India will come to the cinema to watch the film. Naseeruddin Shah states , Watching the restored Manthan at its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival was a very emotional experience for me. I was overwhelmed by memories from almost fifty years ago when cinema was a vehicle of change and moved to tears by the standing ovation at the end, which was not just for myself but for the film which has more than stood the test of time and also for the beauty of the restoration. I am delighted that the film is to be released in cinemas across India and I hope that people will not lose the opportunity to watch a beautiful restoration of a historic film on the big screen. I will be going to the theatre myself to watch the film again. Govind Nihalani states, Having been involved in the restoration of Manthan and seen the painstaking effort that Film Heritage Foundation has put in over many months to ensure that the restoration is as true to the original work as possible, I cannot wait to watch the film back on the big screen, the way it should be watched and to see the work that Shyam and I envisioned nearly fifty years ago come back to life again.
AP EAMCET 2024 answer key for engineering out: Check direct link here
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, has released the AP EAMCET 2024 answer key for engineering today. Candidates can download it from the official website to compare their responses and estimate their scores. Read on for detailed steps and updates, visit the official AP EAMCET website. For any query, candidates can visit the official site.
Kakinada industries official in ACB net, sent to remand
Representational image Representational image Kakinada: The district industries department general manager T. Murali was caught red-handed by ACB officials while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 2 lakh from a businessman at a hotel here on Wednesday night. According to ACB officials, Pemmadi Srinivasa Rao, an ice company businessman, had applied for a Rs. 40 lakh subsidy. But the amount was not sanctioned due to some technical problem. Murali allegedly demanded Rs 2.50 lakh to rectify the problem and release the subsidy. However, the businessman agreed to give for Rs. 2 lakh and approached the ACB officials for a help. The ACB officials, led by ACB DSP Srihari Raju, caught him redhanded when he was accepting the bribe at a hotel in Ramaraopet on Wednesday night. The accused officer was produced before the ACB court at Rajamahendravaram on Thursday and was remanded till June 5. According to officials, Murali had applied for a voluntary retirement and the government accepted it. Perhaps he wanted to mobilise some funds traders before his retirement this monthend, said officials.
VHR Predicts INDIA Government at the Centre
Kakinada : Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao has predicted that INDIA alliance will come to power at the centre, with Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA suffering reverses. Addressing media at Rajamahendravaram on Thursday, he maintained that people in the country want a change in the government, as there has been no development in the country for the past 10 years. Hanumantha Rao ridiculed the claim of union home minister Amit Shah that Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will merge with the Indian Union. He wondered what the NDA government had been doing during the past 10 years on this matter. The senior Congress leader accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not fulfilling a single promise he made during the 2014 and 2019 elections. He has not brought back money from Swiss banks and deposited 15 lakh in each Indians account. He has not provided two crore jobs per annum to unemployed youth. Similarly, Modi has not kept many other promises. Thus, people will not believe his words or promises. Hanumantha Rao quoted Amit Shah as saying that if NDA comes to power again, Muslim reservations will be scrapped. How can he oppose reservations to Muslims? Are Muslims not human beings? Is there no poverty among the members of this religion? What is wrong, if Muslims get reservations, he asked. The Congress leader said during the past 10 years, majority of the public sector units in India have been privatised. Now, Narendra Modi is trying to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. He quoted Narendra Modi saying that Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are fans of Pakistan. How can the Prime Minister make such a derogatory and divisive statement during his election campaign, he asked. Hanumantha Rao predicted that Congress party will strengthen in Andhra Pradesh in the coming five years, as the present three regional parties have failed to develop the state or get special category status for AP. He said people have understood the political situation and realised their mistake. They will start supporting Congress in coming years, as they have done for many years in the past, he added. Former Amalapuram MP G.V. Harsha Kumar and others were present.
Class VII Student Raped by Minor Boy: Four Youths Arrested
Kakinada: A minor girl, who studied in Class VII at a government school at Mandavilli in Eluru district was allegedly raped by a Class X passed-out student in a classroom in the school. It was filmed by four youths who were majors. The Mandavilli police arrested the four youths --Bala Subrahmanyam (22), Chandrasekhar (22) Teja (19), and Harikrishna (20). According to Mandavilli police, the minor girl went to the school to get her certificates. The Class X passed-out student met her took her into a classroom and sexually attacked her. This was filmed by four youths, all majors, and also the friends of the minor boy, who came to play on the high school grounds. Later, the three major youths threatened the girl that they would post the video on social media if she did not yield to them too. She refused to do so and went home. The three youths went to her parents home and demanded an amount if they should not release the visuals on social media. The parents promised to give them Rs 2lakh, but the youths did not agree to this offer. Another major youth forwarded the video onto social media. Following this, the mother of the victim girl lodged a complaint with the Mandavilli police station. A case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The police produced the four arrested youths before a court, which sent them to remand. The police shifted the minor boy to a Juvenile Home in Vijayawada.
Kakinada: Auto Driver Climbs BSNL Tower To Commit Suicide, Rescued
Kakinada: A 37-year-old auto driver S. Kali Krishna Bhagawan of Chitrada village climbed a BSNL tower on Thursday and threatened to commit suicide. As per information, the auto driver had recently taken a passenger to a church in Paderu. Subsequently, the pastor of the church lodged a complaint with police that Krishna Bhagawan had stolen his cell phone. The auto driver maintained that he did not steal the phone. But as pressure built on him, Krishna Bhagawan could not bear the humiliation. He climbed a BSNL cell tower and threatened to commit suicide. Police personnel led by Three Town circle inspector tried to counsel the auto driver, asking him to come down. Area sub-inspector Sagar Babu climbed the cell tower and convinced Krishna Bhagawan to come down, promising him to do justice. Police later counselled the auto driver and sent him home.
Eluru SP meets party leaders ahead of counting
Kakinada: Eluru superintendent of police Dasari Mary Prashanthi convened a meeting with the districts political leaders and cadres on Thursday. She thanked them for cooperating with police in ensuring smooth polling. The SP wanted similar cooperation from them to ensure that counting of votes on June 4 passes off peacefully. Mary Prashanthi pointed out that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will be in force till June 6. Section 144 and section 30 will be in force till then. People should not come onto streets and roads or create law and order problems, she advised. Additional superintendent of police G. Swaroopa Rani, special enforcement bureau inspector Malleswara Rao and Eluru DSP E. Srinivasulu were among those present.
AP EAMCET 2024 Agriculture, Pharmacy Answer Key Released: Check Now at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada has published the answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2024 today, May 23. Candidates who appeared for the agriculture and pharmacy exams can now access the answer keys on the official website. Here are the steps to check the answer key and raise objections if necessary.
AP EAMCET Answer Key 2024 OUT: Check direct links to download and raise objection
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada has released the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2024 answer key. Candidates can download it from the official website and raise objections online till May 25. Direct links for both have been shared in this article.
Vigilance Officials Seize Adulterated Tea
Kakinada : In a crackdown on food safety violations, regional vigilance officials raided three tea powder repacking wholesale shops in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday. The raids uncovered a concerning practice the adulteration of tea with prohibited synthetic food coloring. During the inspection, officials found the tea powder not only contained illegal colouring but also lacked proper labeling permits from the legal metrology department. All such adulterated tea powder was seized by the vigilant team.
Railway passenger stabs woman with broken beer bottle
Kakinada: A railway passenger Satya Barman of Assam boarded the LTT Express train at Kakinada on Wednesday and misbehaved with a woman passenger. When a male passenger intervened, he stabbed both with a broker beer bottle, inflicting minor injuries on both. A passenger pulled the alarm chain while another dialled 100. GRP personnel rushed to the bogie and nabbed the accused. The injured passengers were taken to Government General Hospital in Kakinada by an ambulance for treatment. Sources said the accused is an addict who uses ganja and other drugs. His wife and mother-in-law reside in Kakinada.
Police To Beef Up Security To Prevent Post-Counting Violence
Kakinada: The police in Kakinada, East Godavari, and the BR Ambedkar Konaseema districts are beefing up security to prevent likely law and order problems related to the June 4 counting of votes and declaration of results. They are identifying the vulnerable and sensitive and hypersensitive areas, where aggressive actions like arson could be indulged in by mobs from rival parties. The security reinforcements would continue till June 6. The Election Commission is monitoring the law and order situation related to the present elections in AP. Telugu Desam leader and the former MLA of Pithapuram SVSN Varma has requested the police to beef up security around Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) where the counting will be held on June 4, and in Pithapuram constituency where JS chief Pawan Kalyan is contesting against YSRC candidate Vanga Geetha. The SPs of the three districts are assessing the sensitive and hypersensitive areas to deploy additional armed forces there. The BR Ambedkar Konaseema district SP, S Sridhar, told Deccan Chronicle that the elections were held peacefully, except for sporadic incidents. He said that the vulnerable and hypersensitive areas are being assessed and a plan of action would be ready within two days. Additional forces will be deployed, if necessary. Kakinada SP, Satish Kumar, said all the criminal cases filed till June 6 will be investigated separately and punishment given to the accused, under EC supervision. Special investigation teams are being formed to probe such criminal cases. Addressing an awareness meeting held for the political parties in Kakinada on Wednesday, the SP urged the leaders and cadres to uphold law and avoid involvement in criminal cases. Without prior permission, political parties should not take out processions after the counting. All parties are advised to cooperate with the election officials and the police to conduct the counting process smoothly. Ban orders under Section 144 and Section 30 are in force till June 6, he said. Meanwhile, East Godavari district police, led by SP, P Jagadish, organised a mob handling mock drill at Pushkar Ghat in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday. The concern was, If anybody resorts to arson, how can the police handle the situation by protecting themselves and bring the situation under control? The role of the fire department etc were exhibited in the mock drill. The mock drill demo was held at Eluru also under the supervision of SP, Mary Prashanthi. She said that the police forces should give a warning to the mob initially. If the warning is not heeded, the security forces would release tear gas with the permission of a court judge and bring the situation under control.
Man Attacks Woman at Kakinada Railway Station
Doctors will check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but they don't necessarily ask about lifestyle factors.(Photo: Pixabay) Doctors will check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but they don't necessarily ask about lifestyle factors.(Photo: Pixabay) Kakinada: A woman was attacked by a man at the Kakinada railway station while boarding the Lokmanya Tilak train on Wednesday. The assailant, identified as Satya, was reportedly under the influence of ganja. During the altercation, he also attacked another person who attempted to rescue the woman. Both the woman and her rescuer sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the scene and took Satya into custody.
Thunderstorms likely in parts of Andhra for next three days
VISAKHAPATNAM : The State is likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places over the next three days due to a cyclonic circulation over the Southwest Bay of Bengal coast, extending up to 3.1 km above mean sea level. This circulation is likely to lead to the formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal by May 22. The low-pressure system is expected to move northeastward and concentrate into a depression over the central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 24, with further intensification expected. On Wednesday, light rains with scattered thunderstorms are expected in Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR), Anakapalli, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu districts. On Thursday, light to moderate rains with scattered thundershowers are likely in Parvathipuram Manyam, ASR, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, and Eluru districts. Additionally, light rains with scattered thundershowers are expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Nellore, Kurnool, Nandyala, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamaiya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. On Friday, light to moderate rains with isolated thundershowers are likely in ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nandyala, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamaiya, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. Also, light rain with scattered thundershowers is expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Prakasam, Nellore, Kurnool, and Nandyala districts. On Saturday, light to moderate rains with isolated thundershowers are expected in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, ASR, Vizag and Anakapalli districts. Light rain with scattered thundershowers is likely in Kakinada, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamaiah, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts. The (APSDMA advised the people to remain alert during thunderstorms. Farmers, agricultural labourers, and cattle shepherds are advised to avoid staying under trees and in open places during these conditions. As of 5 pm on Tuesday, rainfall recorded included 26.5 mm in Anantapur district, 22.5 mm in Chittoor, 22 mm in Anantapur, and 21.5 mm Chittoor district. On Tuesday, Kurnool recorded the highest maximum temperature of 390 C.
Over 94% Appear for APEAPCET Engineering Stream Exam
Kakinada: A total of 56,982 candidates appeared for the APEAPCET-2024 engineering stream exam on Tuesday, the sixth day of examinations. This represents a 94.31% attendance rate, with 3,440 students absent out of the registered 60,442. EAPCET-2024 convener K. Venkata Reddy reported that the online exam was conducted smoothly across all centres in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. The morning session saw 28,087 test-takers out of 29,904 registered students, while the evening session had 28,895 attendees out of 30,518 registered.
Former Kovvuru MLA Krishna Babu passes away
Kakinada: Senior political leader and former Kovvuru MLA Pendyala Venkata Krishna Rao (71), popular as Krishna Babu, passed away in a private hospital at Hyderabad late last night on Monday. He had been suffering from health problems for the past two years. He survived two sons and a daughter. Krishna Babu played a key role in erstwhile West Godavari district, in particular for Telugu Desam. Krishna Babu, a nephew of the Sarvaraya Sugars managing director late Mullapudi Harischandra Prasad, entered politics in 1983, when the film hero late N.T. Rama Rao established the Telugu Desam Party. He won from Kovvuru assembly segment in 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994 and 2004. He was defeated in 1999 elections by G.S. Rao, the Congress candidate. However, in 2009, when the constituency got bifurcated, Kovvuru assembly segment became reserved for scheduled castes. Krishna Babu thus could not contest in elections. However, Krishna Babu continued to dictate politics in Kovvuru constituency. In 2014, he joined YSRC. Since then, he continued to support Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy so far. Krishna Babu is brother-in-law of former Union Minister Bolla Buliramayya. Krishna Babus son-in-law Rajiv Krishna is the YSRC in-charge of Kovvur assembly segment now. Home minister Taneti Vanitha, Gopalapuram MLA Talari Venkata Rao, Telugu Desam and Jana Sena alliance candidate from Kovvuru Muppidi Venkateswara Rao, YSRC leaders Kanatamaneni Ramakrishna, Jonnalagadda Subba Raya Chowdary and others have expressed their condolences over the death of Krishna Babu.
Kakinada: TD Leader Varma Seeks Security
Kakinada : Pithapuram former MLA and Telugu Desam leader S.V.S.N.Varma appealed to the District Superintendent of Police S.Satish Kumar to beef up security at counting centres as there may have been arson during the counting. He alleged that the YSRC was hatching a conspiracy to defeat Jana Sena Chief and the Film Star Pawan Kalyan from Pithapuram. He predicted that riots can be held at Pithapuram and JNTUK area where counting is being held. Meanwhile, the SP Satish Kumar called upon the people not to get any fears for riots during counting time. He said that additional forces are being deployed at sensitive and hypersensitive villages and the towns. He said that the people should not believe such rumours of riots. He said that the district administration could successfully hold the elections except sporadic incidents.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms in Andhra Pradesh for 4 days
VIJAYAWADA: Light to moderate rains lashed parts of the Rayalaseema region and Konaseema, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitaramaraju, Eluru, and Kakinada districts on Monday. The highest rainfall of 4.95 cm was reported in Hindupur of Sri Satya Sai district, followed by 4.5 cm in Amadagur of the same district, 3.8 cm in Veduru Kuppam of Chittoor district, and 3.4 cm in Bukkapatnam of Sri Satya Sai district. The IMD has forecast that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speed reaching up to 30-40 kmph at isolated places are predicted across the State for the next four days. The APSDMA said the State did not experience heatwave conditions on Monday and cautioned people to be cautious about lightning strikes.
BJP Urges Investigation into Woman's Death in Rajula Kothuru Village
Kakinada : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded a detailed probe into the death of a woman in Rajula Kothuru village in Tuni mandal. Kakinada district BJP president Ch. Ramkumar, Kakinada Urban convener G. Satyanarayana, and other party leaders Duvvuri Subrahmanyam and Datla Suryanarayana Raju met with the district collector J. Nivas on Monday to submit a memorandum. The BJP leaders expressed concerns that post-poll violence has occurred in various areas in the state and suspected that the woman's death might be related to such violence. They highlighted that the woman's body was found 48 hours ago, but the facts of the case remain unknown. The party submitted a representation to Kakinada District Superintendent of Police S. Satiah Kumar, urging a thorough investigation into the woman's death in light of the post-poll violence.
Tribal woman found dead in Kakinada district - The Hindu
Tribal woman found dead in Kakinada district The Hindu
Tribal woman found dead in Kakinada district
Visakhi Ekadasi Draws Devotees to Temples
Kakinada : Visakhi Ekadasi witnessed a surge in devotees thronging Shiva and Vishnu temples across Kakinada. Chants of Om Namah Shivaya and Om Namo Narayanaya filled the air as devotees performed abhishekams to Lord Shiva.The four famed Pancharama Kshetras Bhimeswara Swamy temples in Draksharama and Samalkot, Soma Rama Someswara Swamy temple in Gunupudi, and Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Palakollu experienced significant crowds. Similarly, popular temples like Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple at Pithapuram, Someswara Swamy Temple at Kotipalli, Mukteswara Swamy Temple at Mukteswaram, and Veereswara Swamy temple at Muramanda saw a rise in devotees. The renowned Hiranyagarbha Hari Hara Trimurthyatmaka Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy temple in Annavaram was packed with devotees on the occasion of the deity's celestial marriage. While authorities cancelled Antaralaya Darshanam due to the large crowds, many devotees reached the hill temple early morning hoping to witness the ceremony.
Police form six teams to nab TD leader Chintamaneni
Kakinada: The police officials formed six special teams to nab former MLA of Denduluru and Telugu Desam leader Chintamaneni Prabhakar and 18 other accused. A Telugu Desam agent in Koppulavarigudem village in Pedavegi mandal of Eluru district injured a YSRC agent, S. Ravi, in the polling booth on May 13. Pedavegi police took the accused, Rajasekhar, into custody. But Chintamaneni Prabhakar, along with his followers, came to the police station and took Rajasekhar out with him by pushing the police officials. On the next day, the Pedavegi police arrested the accused, Rajasekhar, and sent him to remand. But they also booked criminal cases against Prabhakar and the other 18 accused. The Nuziveedu DSP G. Lakshmaiah, said that though the circle inspector has tried to stop Prabhakar from taking the accused, Prabhakar did not heed his voice and took the accused from the police station. He said that the Pedavegi police registered cases against Prabhakar and his followers. He said that Denduluru constituency is hypersensitive, and the police and election officials are conducting Grama Sabhas in the villages to caution the people not to indulge in any criminal activities. He said, In view of preventing post-counting violence, all steps are being taken. He said that people who have a criminal history would not be allowed to work as counting agents. He warned the people of all parties not to burst crackers after completing the counting. He said that social media users should not post provocative statements in WhatsApp groups or other social media groups. He said that petrol bunk owners should not sell the petrol in bottles.
29,543 appear for EAPCET engg stream
Kakinada: The AP EAPCET-2024 engineering stream online examination, conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTU-K), commenced on Saturday in the state. The APEAPCET-2024 chairman and the JNTUK vice-chancellor G.V.R. Prasada Raju, reported that the examination was held in only one session on Saturday. Out of 31,386 registered candidates, 29,543 appeared for the exam, marking an attendance rate of 94.13 per cent. In Kakinada district, 1,060 students attended the exam out of 1,113 registered, registering a 95.24 per cent attendance rate. Visakhapatnam district recorded the highest number of attendees, with 3,576 candidates appearing. In NTR district, 3,513 students attended, followed by 2,268 students in Tirupati and 2,157 candidates in Guntur districts. Anakapalli district had the lowest number of registered candidates, with only 95 students appearing for the exam.
CPI Appreciates EC for Transparent Elections in AP
Kakinada : Communist Party of India (CPI) state secretary K. Ramakrishna on Saturday said the Election Commission has conducted elections in a transparent manner, with IAS, IPS and other officials from DGP to IG level having been suspended or transferred for alleged bias. Speaking to media at Rajamahendravaram, Ramakrishna charged that Jagan Mohan Reddy had planned to win elections with the help of police, But the Election Commission has foiled his bid. He wanted the upcoming government in AP to hold a detailed probe against sand mafia. At the national level, he wanted the new government to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modis religious comments during the election campaign with a fear of defeat. Ramakrishna called upon secular and democratic forces to raise their voice against Modis criticism that INDIA alliance, on coming to power, will hand over SC, ST and BC reservations to Muslims and Lord Ramas statue at Ayodhya will be placed in a tent and temples destroyed. The CPI leader called upon TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and YSRC chief and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to fight for secularism and against Modi.
Five injured in auto accident involving oil tanker
Kakinada: Five people were injured in a road accident near Mirzapur village on Saturday. An oil tanker traveling from Kondapalli to Eluru suffered a tyre burst, collided with an auto rickshaw, and then overturned. The Nuziveedu Rural police report that all five injured passengers from the auto rickshaw were initially taken to the Area Hospital in Nuziveedu. They were later transferred to the government hospital in Vijayawada for further treatment.The Nuziveedu Rural police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.
ECI finally releases APs poll percentage
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. (PTI File Image) Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. (PTI File Image) Vijayawada: Election Commission of India has finally released details of poll percentage recorded in Andhra Pradesh, which witnessed polling in its 175 assembly and 25 parliamentary constituencies on May 13. According to the figures released by ECI on Friday, AP has registered the highest poll percentage of 81.86 in the country, 80.66 per cent through EVMs and 1.2 per cent through postal ballots. This is the highest poll percentage recorded in a state during the last four phases of polling. The poll percentages released Lok Sabha constituency-wise are Amalapuram (SC) 83.85, Anakapalle 82.03, Anantapur 80.51, Araku (ST) 73.68, Bapatla (SC)- 85.48, Chittoor (SC) 85.77, Eluru 83.68, Guntur 78.81, Hindupur 84.79, Kadapa 79.57, Kakinada 80.30, Kurnool 76.80, Machilipatnam 84.05, Nandyal 80.61, Narasapur 82.59, Narasaraopet 85.65, Nellore 79.05, Ongole 87.06, Rajahmundry 80.93, Rajampet 79.09, Srikakulam 74.43, Tirupati 79.10, Vijayawada 79.37, Visakhapatnam 71.11 and Vizianagaram 81.05. Thus, among all the parliamentary constituencies of Andhra Pradesh, Ongole recorded the highest 87.06 per cent polling, while Visakhapatnam registered the lowest polling percentage of 71.11.
SCR Records Heaviest Footfall in Four Days
Hyderabad: A record 4.3 lakh unreserved passengers travelled from the city to different destinations from Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Kacheguda and Lingampally railway stations from May 9 to 12. According to officials from South Central Railway (SCR), a daily average of 1.05 lakh passengers travelled in general coaches, which is 52 per cent higher than the daily average of 68,800 unreserved passengers. In order to cater to the rush because of summer vacations, Lok Sabha elections and the weekend rush, SCR introduced more than 60 additional special trains between the two Telugu states from May 9 to 15. The special trains from the twin cities to Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Narsapur, Vijayawada, Nagersol and Machilipatnam, recorded more than 100 per cent occupancy. Special trains were also run to Khurda Road, Berhampur, Sambalpur and Cuttack (All Odisha), Bengaluru, Danapur, Gorakhpur, Agartala, Udaipur, Santragachi, Kollam, Jaipur and Rajkot. Around 41 additional coaches, including AC III tier, sleeper class and general second class coaches were added to the 40 regular trains to accommodate the additional rush of waitlisted passengers, said SCR officials.
TD leader takes away supporter from police custody
KAKINADA: Controversy has erupted after Telugu Desam leader and former MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar on Monday forcibly took away from Pedavegi police station TD worker Talluri Rajasekhar, who is an accused in a murder case. Though the police tried to stop him, Chintamaneni Prabhakar did not pay heed. The circle inspector and a sub-inspector had been present at the police station at the time. Nuzvid DSP G. Lakshmaiah told media later that Rajasekhar is accused of murdering a person in Koppulavarigudem village. Police took him to the police station on Thursday morning and informed him that he is being arrested for murder. The accused then passed on the information to TD leader Chintamaneni Prabhakar. Prabhakar, along with TD workers, came to the police station and took away the accused. He pushed away police personnel who tried to obstruct him. Following this, YSRC workers staged a dharna in front of Pedavegi police station. They gave up their agitation after DSP Lakshmaiah promised to arrest the accused within 24 hours.
39,886 appear for AP EAPCET entrance
Kakinada : As many as 39,886 of the total 44,107 candidates appeared for AP EAPCET-2024 test on Thursday, the first day, registering an attendance of 90.61 per cent. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) is conducting the test in the state. JNTUK vice chancellor and AP EAPCET-2014 chairman G.V.R. Prasada Raju said the examination is being held for the agriculture and pharmacy candidates on Thursday and Friday. For engineering stream, the examination will be from May 18 to May 23. AP EAPCET convener K. Venkata Reddy said in case students have any doubts, they may phone 0884-2359599, 0884-2342499 or visit helpdeskapeapcet@apsche.org . Visakhapatnam registered the highest attendance of 4,552 candidates, followed by 3,419 students in Kurnool.
Voter turnout likely to touch 81% in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The voter turnout in Andhra Pradesh is expected to touch 81% with polling continuing till 2 am on Tuesday. Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena in an informal interaction with mediapersons said voting percentage was estimated to be 78.25% as of midnight. He added that the number will go up marginally, as voters in around 20 polling stations cast their votes till early morning on Tuesday. Cliffhanger in Andhra Pradesh as voter turnout may touch 80% As votes cast through postal ballots accounted for 1.2% of voters, total voting percentage stood at 79.4%. In 2019, 79.8% voting was recorded. Scores of women and elderly people thronged the polling booths after 4 pm on Monday to cast their vote. This is said to be one of the reasons for the prolonged polling in some places. Voting was affected at 20 polling stations due to EVM-related issues. As per data obtained from district election officers, the highest voter turnout was reported in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district and the lowest in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. The figures might change as data was still being collated at the time the report was filed. Voter turnout stood at 80.30% in Kakinada district, with Pithapuram recording the highest polling of 86.63%. East Godavari district reported 80.93% voter turnout with Rajanagaram recording 87.53%, followed by 86.23% in Anaparthi. Except for Rajahmundry Urban and Rural segments, all other Assembly constituencies reported polling above 80%. Nandyal district in Rayalaseema region reported 81.12% voting with Nandyal Assembly segment recording 75% turnout. Allagadda recorded the highest polling of 83.12%. Chittoor district logged 82.65% polling with Kuppam reporting the highest voting at 85.87%. All the Assembly segments in the district reported above 80% polling. Sri Sathya Sai district reported 82.77% voting with Dharmavaram Assembly segment recording highest turnout of 88.61%. Bapatla district reported 82.33% voter turnout, while Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema reported 83.19%. The highest voter turnout of 87.50% was reported in Mandapeta Assembly segment. Except for Razole, all other segments reported polling above 80%. Eluru district reported 83.04% with voter turnout of 87.75% at Ungutur. NTR district reported 78.70% with Jaggayyapet and Nandigama reporting the highest voter turnout of 86.50%. Krishna district reported 82.20%.
Contesting Candidates Relax After 58 Days
Kakinada : On Tuesday, the day after elections in the erstwhile East Godavari district, many political leaders, including candidates who contested the polls, got up late. They went on to relax throughout Tuesday after the hectic 58 days of their campaigning. Incidentally, many vendors, who supplied flex boards, cars, autos, DJ sound boxes and so on, arrived at the candidates doorsteps and offices. According to them, it is important that they collect their payment. It will be impossible for them to get their payments after the results. According to a flex board supplier in Kakinada, after the 2019 elections, he had to go around the house of a candidate for one year to collect his dues. Yet, he got only half the payment. This time, he has taken the precaution of collecting advance from four contestants in Kakinada district for supplying banners and other campaign materials. He has to collect the balance now. Answering a question, a trader said they would send a letter and receipts to the Election Commission authorities for the material supplied. Candidates will then have to pay their dues, as they will have to show the expenditure on the specific goods that they list. Some followers of contesting candidates are going around collecting the booth wise poll data to assess the winning chances of their candidates. Many YSRC leaders of the opinion that voting during the morning had gone in favour of the opposition TD or Jana Sena. But YSRC voters started fathering from afternoon and their numbers persisted till closure of the poll. They lined up at some of the polling booths even till late in the night. This assessment has given a ray of hope to YSRC candidates in Kakinada and Konaseema districts. They are expecting cross voting in favour of YSRC Lok Sabha candidate Chalamalasetty Sunil. However, alliance candidate Uday Srinivas is confident of scoring a win.
Five Die in Freak Accident in Konaseema District
Kakinada: Five persons died on Tuesday night when a RTC bus hit them while they were transporting paddy bags into a tractor near Udimudi village here. According to P.Gannavaram police, the accident occurred when eight workers, including a farmer, were transporting the paddy bags into a tractor. While tightening a rope to protect the paddy bags, they accidentally fell on the road. The workers came under the wheels of a RTC bus which was going on the route at the same time. Three farm workers, a farmer and a paddy trade merchant died on the spot and three other farm workers suffered injuries. Of the three, the condition of two workers is said to be critical. Police said the deceased were from Adimulam Varipalem village and G.Pedapudi villages in P. Gannavaram mandal. P. Gannavaram police are investigating after registering a case.
Police place picket as post-poll clashes erupt in Atreyapuram
Kakinada: Clashes that erupted on Monday during polling in Atreyapuram village of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district continued on Tuesday. Two YSRC and Telugu Desam activists, apart from Atreyapuram sub-inspector, suffered injuries in the clashes. Police have set up a picket to check further clashes in the village. After polling started on Monday at booth no. 26, TD and YSRC workers clashed, leading to TD activist M. Venkatraju alias Gabbar Singh getting injured. A person Mudunuri Vinaya Raju had been responsible for the attack. On Tuesday, Vinaya Rajus brother Mudunuri Gopi Raju alias Mill Gopi challenged TD workers through a social media post to assemble under a particular tree in the village if they had the courage. TD workers had already reached the tree when Mill Gopi arrived there. Soon after TD workers started attacking Gopi, YSRC workers who accompanied him joined in. Atreyapuram SI S. Srinivas, who got to know about the fisticuffs, rushed to the spot and tried to disperse them. A youth named Teja of Ravulapalem attacked the SI and injured the latter between his head and ear. The SI has been admitted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment. Kothapeta DSP K. Venkata Ramana told media that the clashes on polling day have led to the post poll violence in Atreyapuram village. They have posted a police picket in the village. Atreyapuram police have registered cases against both the groups.
First-time Voters Show More Enthusiasm in AP State Elections
Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada/Kakinada: The debutants of democracy have stolen the spotlight in the Andhra Pradesh polls. With a staggering 9 lakh voters aged between 18 and 19, as many as 6,0007,000 new voters exercised their franchise in each constituency. The injection of fresh blood into the political spectrum promises to shake up the status quo, analysts note. Soon after casting their votes, several first-timers took to social media to share their inked index finger photos. The first-time voters had the luxury of casting two votes each for the assembly and parliament. These voters say they expect more employment opportunities, skill development training, encouragement to start-ups etc, and several of them aim to set up new units. They want governments to provide them interest-free loans and technical support to start their ventures. Lavanya, a 21-year-old MSc student, cast her vote for the first time with a clear agenda in mind. I am giving my first-time vote to form a new government that can provide more employment opportunities, she said. Vidya Roy, a second-year medical student, was excited about her participation in the electoral process for the first time. It was very easy to vote. The EVM machines showed us the party we voted for. The experience was great, she shared. Annadanapu Sravani, another first-time voter, acknowledged the convenience of voting with Aadhaar in lieu of a voter card but lamented the long waiting time. I was very excited to vote. The EVM process was easy, but the waiting process was too long, she remarked, underscoring the need for smoother logistical arrangements to accommodate the surge in young voters. Keerthana, a 20-year-old BTech student, emphasised the personal stakes involved in her voting decision. I have been benefited from schemes and want to make the government win so that many more can get benefitted, she said. Students like Kavya, Mounika and Likhita expressed their desire for a government that prioritises job creation and reforms in the education system. V. Srinivas from Vijayawada East constituency opted for the TD-JSP-BJP alliance candidate to bring about a change in government. Others, like V. Meghana, a techie working in Hyderabad, fulfilled their civic duty by casting their vote and encouraged fellow young voters to do the same. Siblings P. Manoj and P. Rohit felt elated to be voting for the first time and were pleased with the arrangements at the polling stations. G. Karthik, a student from Kakinada, travelled all the way here to cast his vote. V. Lavanya, a civil engineering graduate, highlighted the lack of minimum facilities and teaching staff in many private engineering colleges. She urged the government to ensure that college managements offer skill development centres without collecting extra fees. First-time voters in Tirupati and Chittoor districts exhibited great enthusiasm and embraced their civic duty passionately during the electoral process. Patnam Arya, influenced by his mother's teachings, highlighted the importance of voting as he proudly exercised his democratic right. However, the day faced challenges as Gayatri, another first-time voter, claimed her vote was fraudulently cast through impersonation at a polling booth in the Kuppam Assembly constituency. She lodged a complaint, leading to the authorities allowing her to cast a challenge vote. Some voters expressed their dissatisfaction with the candidates and opted for NOTA (None of the Above). They urged the government to curb corruption and protect natural resources and the environment. Many water bodies remain polluted, they stated.
Larger Numbers of Voters Come to Godavari Districts to Cast Vote
Kakinada: In a heightened frenzy, larger numbers of voters from cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune arrived in East Godavari region to cast their votes this time. Even the Sankranthi festival did not see the arrival of as many natives from distant places. The voters traveled by cars, trains, buses and other modes of transport to be present at their polling booths on Monday. However, return tickets are not easily available. Trains and RTC buses are packed with passengers and no reservations are available in the coming days, it is learnt. Private bus operators have hiked the charges abnormally. AC sleeper coach buses from Rajamahendravaram and Kakinada to Hyderabad quoted a rate of `2500 to `4,000 per passenger, while it was `4,000 to `5,000 to Bengaluru and other places. The voters said they came to Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram etc on Saturday with great difficulty, but now there is no way to get a booking for their return journey in the immediate future. The Railways ran special trains to cater to the sudden rush of passengers. In these too, it was difficult to get reservations as the waiting list stretched 200 plus. Though the railways laid special bogies to all trains, this helped only to a limited extent. Some of the passengers caught Vijayawada buses and then headed for Secunderabad from there. In Vijayawada also, tickets are not available, said software engineer Aravind. He said the governments should apply curbs on the fares of private buses. Previously, the government used to fix the auto charges in twin cities - Secunderabad and Hyderabad. On the same lines, the government should fix fares for the private luxury buses on long-distance journeys, he proposed. He said that in off-season times, the private bus operators quoted rates lower than that of RTC, but hiked the fares abnormally during special seasons. R. Sunitha of Visakhapatnam said that in such situations, the RTC should run more special buses to meet the rush.
Yara Secures Long-Term Ammonia Supply from AM Green's Kakinada Facility
Yara Secures Long-Term Ammonia Supply from AM Green's Kakinada Facility Oslo-based Yara Clean Ammonia, the world's largest trader and distributor of ammonia, has signed a long-term deal to source ammonia from the Kakinada facility of Greenko ZeroC, the green ammonia production arm of the India-based AM Green, the firms said on Monday. The two firms signed ''a term sheet for supply of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green's ammonia production facility in Kakinada, India'', they said in a statement. ''This term sheet and the subsequent offtake agreement covers the long-term supply of up to 50 per cent of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green's ammonia production facility in Kakinada. The plant will produce, and export renewable ammonia derived from round-the-clock carbon free energy by 2027,'' it said. Renewable ammonia and other sustainable fuels from AM Green's platform, will be compliant with EU RFNBO and Renewable Energy Directive requirements. For Yara Clean Ammonia, the renewable ammonia supply will contribute to produce low-emission fertilizer and for decarbonising other industries like shipping, power, and other industries. AM Green President Mahesh Kolli said, ''We are delighted to partner with Yara Clean Ammonia to propel the transformation of various industries and several OECD economies. Continuous focus on innovation combined with execution reinforces AM Green's leadership position as a global clean energy transition solutions platform for low-cost green molecules such as hydrogen, ammonia, fuels, and other chemicals.'' Yara Clean Ammonia CEO Hans Olav Raen said, ''The AM Green Kakinada project expands our portfolio of ammonia produced with renewable energy and consolidates Yara Clean Ammonia's position as a reliable supplier of low-emission ammonia to established and emerging markets like fertilizer production, cracking of clean ammonia to hydrogen, shipping fuel, power generation, and other industrial applications.'' Yara Clean Ammonia -- headquartered in Oslo, Norway -- operates the largest global ammonia network with 15 ships and has, through Yara, access to 18 ammonia terminals and multiple ammonia production and consumption sites across the world. Revenues and EBITDA for FY23 were USD 1.9 billion and USD 101 million, respectively. AM Green, incorporated by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group -- Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli -- is one of India's leading energy transition solutions providers. It is developing one of the world's largest green ammonia platforms starting with 1 million tonne of production capacity at Kakinada in two phases and ramping capacity to 5 million ton per annum of green ammonia by 2030 -- equivalent of 1 million ton per annum of hydrogen.
AP Elections: NRI flies down to hometown to cast vote
Hyderabad: The Election Commission has announced the polling day as a holiday so that people can go and vote. With so much awareness being raised by the EC and also by the Government to vote, still people do not vote but this young man stands out as an example for those who don't vote. B Prasanna Kumar, an NRI working in Texas, United States has come all the way to Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh to vote. Prasanna Kumar has spent Rs 1.6 lakh for his journey from United States to Andhra Pradesh to cast his vote. This young man tells us that Voting is our responsibility even though we have cross countries. Pithapuram, a town in Kakinada district, is witnessing an epic battle between Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan and Vanga Geetha Viswanath from YSRCP. Days ago, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Moha Reddy announced that if Vanga Geetha wins from Pithapuram, she would be made the Deputy CM if the party comes to power. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena is in alliance with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and YSRCP will go to polls alone. Polls are underway in Andhra Pradesh for 25 Lok Sabha and 175 assembly seats.
AM Green to supply 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia to Norway's Yara Clean Ammonia
Greenko and Yara signed a long-term deal for renewable ammonia supply from AM Green's Kakinada facility. Greenko to supply 500,000 tons of green ammonia from 2026. AM Green aims for 5 million tons capacity by 2030, collaborating with various partners worldwide.
Kakinada : Three women, Palluri Satya Ananata Lakshmi, 40, Koppireddy Yesamma, 60, and Karri Sunitha, 16, of Baduguvani Lanka village from Baduguvani lanka of Alamuru mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, were drowned in the mire of the Godavari canal on Saturday near Vadapalli lanka village while crossing it to reach Vadapalli village.
47.88 lakh voters to decide fate of 299 candidates
Kakinada: As many as 47,88,681 voters will decide the fate of 43 candidates for Lok Sabha and 256 candidates for the state assembly on Monday. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan is in the fray in Pithapuram assembly constituency and the BJP state president D Purandeswari for the Rajamahendravaram LS seat. Former deputy chief minister Nimmakayala China Rajappa, former minister Thota Venkata Narasimham, former agriculture minister Kurasala Kannababu, two ministers- Taneti Vanitha (home minister), Pinepe Viswaroop and Ch Srinivasa Venu Gopalakrishna are the senior leaders contesting the elections. Pawan Kalyan is facing YSRC candidate Vanga Geetha, a senior politician with three and a half decades of public life behind her. State BJP chief and former Union minister Purandeswari, daughter of TD founder NT Rama Rao, is facing a first-time candidate and prominent doctor, Guduri Srinivas in Rajamahendravaram LS constituency. TD candidate China Rajappa is facing first-timer and YSRC candidate Dovuluri Dorababu. BC welfare minister Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venu Gopalakrishna is competing with six-time MLA Gorantla Buchaiah Chowdary, the TD candidate in Rajamahendravaram Rural constituency. Transport minister Pinepe Viswaroop is contesting against former MLA and TD candidate Ayithabathula Ananda Rao. Thota Venkata Narasimham is contesting against former MLA Jyothula Venkata Appa Rao from Jaggampeta. Sitting Kakinada Rural MLA Kannababu is facing the Patnham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji) of Jana Sena. Meanwhile, Chalamalasetty Sunil who was defeated in Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency is contesting from the same constituency on behalf of YSRC against Jana Sena candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas (Team Time Uday). These two candidates are businessmen. Thirteen sitting MLAs -- Dwarampudi Chandrasekhara Reddy, Kannababu, Viswaroop, Venu Gopalakrishna, Jakkampudi Raja, Sathi Suryanarayana Reddy, China Rajppa, G Srinivasa Nayudu, T Vanitha, P Venkata Satish, T Venkata Rao, Ch Jaggireddy of YSRC, V Jogeswara Rao, China Rajappa of TD are again in the poll fray. Two MPs -- Vanga Geetha (Kakinada) and M Bharat Ram (Rajamahendravaram) -- are contesting from Pithapuram and Rajamahendravaram assembly segments respectively. A total of 91 candidates are contesting from seven assembly segments under Amalapuram Lok Sabha, 94 candidates for seven assembly segments under Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency and 71 candidates under Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency this time. Polling staff have reached their respective polling stations on Sunday evening. By Sunday afternoon, a poll team reached Hope Island, located 14 nautical miles from Kakinada City in the Bay of Bengal, where there are more than 300 voters. However, in many polling booths, there are no basic amenities like fans, despite the big talk by the EC.
Voters Throng Vanga Geethas Home Saying They Didnt Get Money
Kakinada: Ahead of the D-Day for voting on Monday, Pithapuram assembly YSRC candidate Vanga Geetha faced a piquant situation. Many voters have been arriving at her residence in Pithapuram on Sunday night and Sunday complaining that they have not received any money. Incidentally, Geetha is contesting against Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan, At one stage, angry voters mobbed the YSRC candidates house, charging that YSRC leaders who should have given them the money have pocketed the same. Police present at Geethas house, however, dispersed them. YSRC leaders too persuaded the voters to leave, saying they are not distributing any money to voters. Voters, however, did not believe them. There are rumours in Pithapuram that YSRC is giving between 3,000 and 5,000 per vote, while Jana Sena is offering 1,500 for a vote. In Kothapeta assembly constituency of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, women of villages like Madiki, Pinapalla and Ryali dumped saris they had got four days ago on roads, threatening to light them up. They protested that cash that should have reached them in a day or two after the distribution of sarees had not arrived. Bystanders dissuaded the women from burning the sarees. However, the women left the place leaving the sarees behind. They made it clear to YSRC leaders that they are not so poor to fall for just sarees. They want hard cash. In many constituencies, voters are complaining to leaders of the ruling party in particular that cash meant for them has been swindled by the middlemen. Sources said cash distribution is in full swing in all the constituencies of East Godavari district. YSRC candidates are distributing 2,000 per vote and Telugu Desam 1,500. In some places, volunteers have been assigned the task of distributing money. Voters, who have not received the money, are exerting pressure on the respective volunteers. They are also complaining to party leaders of the area about not receiving the money. It is learnt that though the volunteers have resigned, ruling party candidates are taking their help in paying the amounts to voters and securing their votes.
Accident reveals Rs 7 crore stash in truck
Kakinada : A road accident on the highway involving trucks near Ananthapalli in Nallajerla mandal of East Godavari district on Monday has led to election officials confiscating 7 crore in cash being carried by one of the trucks. According to police, a truck had been transporting rice-bran feed for cows when another truck carrying chemical fly ash hit it from behind. The driver of the truck carrying rice bran cargo sustained injuries. Passers-by admitted him to a hospital nearby. One of the local people opened a carton in which he found bundles of currency notes. Just around the time, policemen on patrol arrived on the spot and informed the Nallajerla police. On receiving information, election officials too arrived at the spot and checked all the cartons. In all, they found 7 crore worth bundles of currency. The amount has been handed over to Income Tax department officials. The officials, quoting the injured driver, said the truck was going to Mandapeta from Hyderabad.
Cine Actor Ram Charan, Allu Aravind Reach Pithapuram
Kakinada : Cine actor Ramcharan and his mother K. Surekha and the movie producer Allu Aravind arrived in Pithapuram on Saturday to render their support to Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, who is contesting from the constituency. They took a darshan of Lord Kukkuteswara Swamy, Goddess Puruhoothika and Lord Dattatreya. Ram Charan requested the voters to help Pawan Kalyan emerge victorious.
Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India, with seven assembly segments, had the 2019 winner Vanga Geethaviswanath from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party. Telugu Desam's Chalamalasetty Sunil got 511892 votes, losing by 25738 votes.
Pawan says MLA Dwarampudi has destroyed Kakinada
Kakinada: Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan has accused Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhara Reddy of YSRC of turning Kakinada, known as Pensioners Paradise, into a centre for drugs like ganja and hooliganism. Concluding his campaign for the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in AP on behalf of Jana Sena and its alliance partners at the Balaji Cheruvu Centre in Kakinada on Saturday evening, Pawan Kalyan said he had cautioned the people of Kakinada of such a danger in 2019 itself, but they paid no heed. The result is for all of you to see. Chandrasekhara Reddy has turned Kakinada city into a centre of ganja addicts and rowdies. A hooligan like Dwarampudi can terrorise you only if you are overpowered by fear. Overcome your fear and resist him. The hooligan will flee the scene, the JS chief told the audience. He said AP is unfortunately being governed by a criminal who has to obtain permission from court to go abroad, even though he has a passport. This state of affairs should change and democracy must revive in the state, he remarked. Pawan Kalyan underlined that if people want to protect their properties, they should drive away the YSRC by defeating it in the forthcoming elections. Otherwise, the YSRC government will implement the AP Land Titling Act, using which the ruling party will grab properties from their owners. He lashed out at YSRC Kakinada Lok Sabha candidate Chalamalasetty Sunil. He described Sunil as an unstable politician who keeps switching parties. The JS chief called upon people to vote for Glass symbol in the Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency and Cycle symbol in the Kakinada Assembly seat. He said it is the responsibility of people to drive away hooligans from Kakinada city as well as society. Kakinada Jana Sena Lok Sabha candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas, Kakinada TD candidate Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao (Kondababu) and Jana Sena Kakinada Rural candidate Pantham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji) were present on the occasion.
Jagan wraps up campaign in Pithapuram; Slams Pawan Kalyan for forging unholy alliance
Kakinada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday wrapped up election campaign in Pithapuram, lambasting actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan for marrying three women and forming an unholy alliance with the BJP and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, who deceived people while serving as Chief Minister for 14 years. Referring Pawan Kalyan as Dattaputrudu, Jagan Mohan Reddy said the actor-turned-politician changed three wives like changing a car for every five years. Can any sister meet him seeking help if Dattaputrudu wins from Pithapuram? When he suffered from a cold, he went to Hyderabad for treatment, Jagan Mohan Reddy said, addressing a road show. After losing badly during elections in 2019 in Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram, Dattaputrudu now came to Pithapuram to contest elections. Jagan Mohan Reddy promised that he would make YSRCP candidate Vanga Geetha, who is contesting against Pawan Kalyan, as Deputy Chief Minister after winning elections. It was Naidu, who cheated people by failing to fulfill promises made in the manifesto in 2014 and Dattaputrudu formed an alliance with him and BJP, he said, urging them to think before casting vote on May 13. If you vote for your child (Jagan), all the welfare schemes will continue, and each household will continue to witness overall development. If you vote for Naidu and his unholy alliance, all welfare schemes will stop and you will be cheated again. This is Naidus past history and track record, he said. At Kaikaluru in Eluru district, Jagan Mohan Reddy said that TDPs 2014 manifesto was a perfect example to prove how Naidu would lie and cheat and do anything to come to power. And once he gets power, he will lie and cheat and play all sorts of dirty tricks with the same people who voted for him. Dont fall for his lies! he said. At Chilakaluripeta in Palnadu district, Jagan Mohan Reddy said that in the last 59 months, the YSRCP has put Rs 2.7 lakh crores directly in the bank accounts of beneficiaries. I ensured doorstep delivery of ration and old age pension. I ensured implementation of 99 per cent of my manifesto promises, he said. This government promoted self-employment on priority. Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, RBK centers and nine hours of uninterrupted electricity supply have been provided to farmers. Have you ever seen such a credible and transparent government before? Remember, this election will decide your future, so vote wisely! he added.
Pawan Kalyan Promises Making Pithapuram an Ideal Constituency
Kakinada: Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan has promised the people to make Pithapuram an ideal constituency, and urged the voters to send him to the state assembly this time. He held a road-show in the constituency, starting from Chitrada village on Friday, to a tumultuous response from the crowds and his fans. He was garlanded at every point and flower petals were rained on him. I am waging the battle not for my sake, but for the sake of the present generation and for the sake of the next generation. He called upon the people to drive the YSRC out of power. I shall provide employment opportunities to the youths and marketing facilities to fishermen, weavers, and sericulture and agriculture farmers. Pawan Kalyan said he would bring funds for modernization of Yeleru Reservoir and other projects. There will be more job opportunities in the Kakinada Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) and I would strive hard for bringing more entrepreneurs to set up industries in the area. Former Pithapuram MLA, SVSN Varma, the Kakinada LS Jana Sena candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas, the constituencys BJP in-charge A Krishnam Raju and others were present. Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan felt uneasy on Friday as one of his foot fingers had a surgery last night at a private hospital in Vijayawada. He was injured during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state. As a result, he was unable to move his leg on Friday, but conducted the road show at Pithapuram with great difficulty, a JS leader said.
YSRC Banks on 24 Welfare Schemes to Attract Women Voters, TD Makes New Offers
VIJAYAWADA: The YSRC is banking on 24 welfare schemes meant for women to attract them towards the ruling party while the Opposition Telugu Desam is also luring women with several promises in its manifesto this time. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's focus on women-centric welfare schemes and his political empowerment initiatives have not only transformed the lives of millions but also fanned support for him among female voters. This makes women a formidable strength for the YSRC. The YSRC government offered flagship and women-centric DBT welfare schemes namely Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR 'Sunna' Vaddi (SHGs), YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Cheyutha, YSR Aasara, YSR Kapu Nestam, YSR Netanna Nestam, Jagananna Chedodu, Jagananna Vasati Deevena, Jagananna Vidya Deevena, YSR Rythu Bharosa, YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu (farmers), input subsidy to farmers, YSR Vahana Mitra, YSR Aarogya Aasara, YSR EBC Nestham, YSR AarogyaSri, YSR Kalyanamasthu/Shadika Thofa, Housing payments (made directly to the beneficiaries) and Jagananna Thodu (loans). Further, the government offered them Non-DBT welfare schemes namely Jagananna Gorumudda, YSR Sampoorna Poshana and Jagananna Vidya Kanuka and House constructions. Women number 2,10,56,137 out of a total of the total 4.14 crore voters in AP. They are the dominant factor in nearly 60 out of the 175 Assembly constituencies including high-voltage Bheemili, Gajuvaka, Mangalagiri, Vizag North and East, Vijayawada West and Central, Guntur West, Tenali, Kakinada city, Bhimavaram, Kadapa, Nandyal etc. YSRC leaders stated that in the past five years, under the leadership of Jagan Mohan Reddy, women have emerged as the primary beneficiaries of life-changing welfare schemes. From the transformative Jagananna Amma Vodi, providing financial assistance to mothers for their children's education, to the inclusive YSR Cheyutha, offering support to women from marginalised communities, the YSRC government's commitment to women's welfare has been unwavering, they claimed. They said the YSRC government, through its 24 women-centric welfare schemes, has given financial assistance of over Rs 2.83 lakh crore (DBT + Non DBT) to women in the last five years. Under Jagananna Amma Vodi, 44,48,865 beneficiaries received Rs 26,067 crore, under YSR Cheyutha, 26,98,931 beneficiaries received Rs 19,189 crore, under YSR Aasara, 1,94,169 beneficiaries received RS 25,570 crore, under YSR Sunna Vaddi (SHG), 1,05,13,365 beneficiaries received Rs 4,969 crore apart from housing sites. As many as 31,19,00 beneficiaries received house sites worth Rs 77,975 crore. The CM increased Amma Vodi's amount to Rs 17,000 and improved the other welfare schemes in the Navaratnalu Plus manifesto. This, the party leaders claimed, is another boost to women power. On the other hand, the TD - Jana Sena alliance is offering three free cooking gas cylinders to every house per annum, free RTC bus travel, a monthly pension of Rs 1500 under Maha Sakthi for women of 19-59 years, Rs 15,000 on the lines of Amma Vodi under Thalliki Vandanam, interest-free loans to Dwcra women etc. Every leader of TD including party chief Chandrababu Naidu is extolling its women-centric welfare schemes under the Super Six manifesto and trying to get womens support for the party in the present elections.
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Mummidivaram MLA faces harsh questions from villagers during election campaign
Kakinada: Mummidivaram MLA Ponnada Venkata Satish, contesting again from the constituency on behalf of the YSRC, is facing many awkward moments as he visits the villages for election campaigning. While RTI activist PV Bhadra Rao is posing questions through public letters about his alleged misdeeds, the people in some of the villages are confronting him with many questions. They are asking him why he is visiting the villages now, after neglecting them for the past five years. They say he has no right to seek their votes again, as he had not fulfilled any of the promises. RTI Activist Bhadra Rao raised several objections before the Returning Officer and requested him to disqualify his nomination during the Scrutiny. But, citing technical reasons, he allowed the nomination of the YSRC candidate. However, Bhadra Rao approached the AP High Court by filing a PIL, seeking disqualification of the MLAs nomination. He said the MLA has hidden his businesses and aqua ponds, which were converted from agriculture to non-agriculture and other requirements. The activist also said that while acquiring land under land pooling schemes for allotment of house sites for the poor, they have been allotted lands that are not suitable for the construction. Posing questions through the letters, Bhadra Rao said that the MLA failed to get compensation to the fishermen from the ONGC for its seismic surveys. Due to the inability of the MLA, the fishermen lost their livelihood. Meanwhile, in many villages, the people questioned him as to what he could do for the past five years. They alleged that the MLA could not develop the villages and create infrastructure facilities like drainages, water pipelines, roads etc. They asked him why he came to their village again to beg for their votes. In a frustrated mood, the MLA and his followers told the people that if they wanted to cast their votes, they could, otherwise they need not cast their vote for him. Satish won the elections in 2009 and 2019. Such circumstances are used by the Telugu Desam candidate, former MLA Datla Subba Raju and TD cadres, to get the villagers support for the TD.
Pawan Kalyan faces tough battle despite his cult following among youth
PITHAPURAM : Puruhutika Puram, which later became Peetikapuram, and now called as Pithapuram, located in the heart of East Godavari district, finds itself a prominent place on the pilgrim map of Andhra Pradesh as well the country. The Kukkuteswara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Puruhutika Devi temple, one of Ashta Dasa Shakti Peethas, and the Sripada Srivallabha temple attract devotees in good numbers. Andhra Pradesh LS polls: Pawan Kalyan to sound poll bugle from Pithapuram It, however, was not a big name on the political map of AP. A small Assembly constituency with less than 2.3 lakh electorate, the ballot battle of Pithapuram has now grabbed the entire nations attention. The 2024 election scheduled in less than a week now, is a different one. Now, Pithapuram has joined the likes of big battle constituencies of Kuppam, Pulivendula and Mangalagiri thanks to Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan contesting from the segment. Having lost the last elections from two places, the actor-politician with a cult following is focussing on making it to the State Assembly from Pithapuram, while the ruling YSRC wants to stop the vitriolic leader from being a thorn in their flesh in the legislative body. Here, the factor that decides the winnability of a candidate is caste rather than development. Among the several segments where the Kapu community holds a sway, Pithapuram is one. Consisting of more than 60% of the total population, a leader from the Kapu community has won the seat 12 of the total 16 times that it went to elections. In 2014, SVSN Varma, who belongs to Kshatriya community, won the election. As candidates of both the YSRC and the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance belong to the Kapu community, there is a possibility of split in votes of the community making the votes of other communities equally important for win. The YSRC has fielded sitting Kakinada MP Vanga Geetha from Pithapuram. Incidentally, Geetha won from the same segment in the 2009 elections from Praja Rajyam Party floated by Pawan Kalyans brother Konidela Chiranjeevi. Though a popular film star is in the fray, the contest is unlikely to be a one-sided one. It is not going to be an easy win for Pawan Kalyan. Unlike other communities, Kapus stand divided on political affiliation and this may turn the tide in favour of Geetha, opined S Satyanarayana, a rickshaw puller of Indira Nagar. TNIE visited the constituency and interacted with the local people to solicit views on who stands a good chance to win. Apart from local issues, the fishermen community have their own set of problems, and is likely to rally behind the alliance. Though we have been receiving Matsyakara Bharosa, the State government has not come forward to pay ex gratia for the fishermen who die at sea. They want the body as a proof to pay ex gratia, but how can we get it when people drown at sea? questioned a fisherman. While people choose to talk about the issues, there is a section, particularly youngsters, who have no other choice than their favourite star. When TNIE visited Uppada in U Kothapalli mandal on Sunday, groups of JSP activists from Anantapur and Machilipatnam visited the fishermens village to campaign for the JSP. We (the entire village) have decided to vote for Glass Tumbler. It is better for you to go and campaign in other places. Come back when our leader wins and we will celebrate, Patri Durga Rao, a young fisherman, to the JSP activists. This scenario, however, may not give an edge to the JSP. The working class and those who have benefited still vouch for the YSRC. We are living in the house, which was constructed with the government aid during the YS Rajasekhara Reddy government. After that, no government had helped the poor until YS Jagan Mohan Reddy became the Chief Minister. We are getting all the social welfare benefits now, said Srimanthula Sattibabu, a rickshaw puller. When pointed out that the tripartite alliance has promised more benefits and financial aid apart from development and employment opportunities, his fellow worker Raju was quick to add, We dont believe its promise. The TDP had promised much more doles in 2019, but it failed to fulfil them. When it comes to resolving the peoples problems, Raju said the major issue was lack of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) over the railway track that traverses through Pithapuram. Being a busy line connecting Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, a good number of trains pass through and the vehicular traffic comes to a standstill whenever the railway gate is closed. It is sitting MP Geetha who has taken the initiative to resolve the problem as Pithapuram come under the purview of Kakinada. She has got funds sanctioned for the flyover. The land has also been acquired for it. If elections are not there, the flyover works would have started by now, Raju added. Another interesting factor on which Pawan Kalyans victory depends is the support being given by former MLA Varma, who at one stage revolted against the TDP leadership for allotting the seat to the JSP as part of alliance. Varma is campaigning for Pawan Kalyan, but how serious is he in extension of support is still doubtful. Will any leader hand over his constituency to another? questioned another local when asked about the former MLAs support to the JSP. For the JSP, the candidature of Pawan Kalyan from Pithapuram itself is an asset. Our leader suffered defeat at two places in the last elections. We wont let him down this time and he is set to enter the State Assembly, asserted a youth. N Krishnaveni of Chitti Karnala Street in Pithapuram, who works in a library, is different when it comes to casting her vote. She has nothing to do with whom she is voting, and which party it is. My two sons and my husband are supporters of Pawan Kalyan, and I will follow them, she said with a smile. Tummala Ramaswamy (Babu), JSP president of the erstwhile undivided East Godavari district, exuded confidence of Pawan Kalyans victory. Every section of people has suffered in Jagans regime. They are not going to vote for the YSRC in the elections, he asserted Not just Pawan Kalyan, our joint manifesto will ensure that NDA wins not less than five Assembly seats each in Kakinada, East Godavari and Konaseema districts. Lack of ROB causes traffic problem The major issue in Pithapuram Assembly constituency is lack of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the railway track that traverses through it. Being a busy railway line connecting Vijayawada and Vizag, a good number of trains pass through the town and the vehicular traffic comes to a standstill whenever the railway gate is closed
Mega Star Chiranjeevi Campaigns for Pawan Kalyan Through Twitter
Kakinada : Mega star Chiranjeevi has urged the people of Pithapuram to elect his brother and Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan as their MLA to enable him raise his voice in the assembly on various issues. He used the platform of twitter to send the message to the people of Pithapuram on Tuesday. Pawan Kalyan always stands first in serving the people selflessly and he has donated his hard-earned money to the cause of tenant farmers as well as soldiers, Chiranjeevi said. He said, Pawan Kalyan entered the film field under pressure, but he entered the political field willingly to serve the people. PK always fights against injustice and misrule and he jumps into the fray to wipe off the tears of mothers. My mother was pained by the insults heaped on Pawan Kalyan by his political opponents and I was also pained. But I told my mother that Pawan has entered the public field to serve all mothers like her. Therefore, she should be brave and she should not mind the insults heaped on her son. Pawan Kalyan is the youngest in our family, but he is the bravest and most sensitive, and he is always in the forefront in highlighting the issues of farmers and the people and finding solutions to them, he said. Meanwhile, actor K Nagababu, his wife Padma, his son Varun Tej, his nephews Sai Dharam Tej and Vaishnav Tej and some of the actors are camping at Pithapuram to boost the electoral chances of Pawan Kalyan.
AICC observer hopes comeback in Andhra Pradesh with Manoj Chauhan
VIJAYAWADA: AICC election observer for Andhra Pradesh Manoj Chauhan, who has been touring the State for the last 39 days, exudes confidence in the Congress party making a mark in the 2024 elections in Andhra Pradesh and emerging as the only peoples friendly party. In an interview with S Guru Srikanth, Manoj Chauhan said the vote share of the party will increase considerably. It is less than a week until the elections to be held in the State. How bright are the chances of Congress in Andhra Pradesh? Absolutely good chances. In the 2019 elections, our partys vote share was less than 2%, to be exact it was 1.7%. But, today it has increased to 10% and above. Since my visit to Andhra Pradesh at the end of March I have been covering various places across the State. There is an increasing feeling that Congress is better than other political parties. You mean to say the Congress party is making a comeback? Yes. It is being revived. We have an absolutely good chance in Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency and the party is also faring well in Tirupati, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, Bapatla, Nellore, and a few more seats. As regards to Assembly constituencies, we have a fair chance in 35 Assembly constituencies. Whom do you give the credit for the revival? Rahul Gandhi and the Congress Partys five NyayYuva Nyay, Nari Nyay, Sharmik Nyay, Kisan Nyay, and Bhagidhari Nyay. Also the 25 guarantees. Ours is the only party, which has promised the Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh and made it part of the manifesto. No other party has done it. Further, we have a track record of implementing the promises made, as evident in Karnataka, Telangana, and other places. How do you see the other parties contending for power in the State? As you said, it is a contention for power. Be it NDA or YSRC, they are only looking to get power. But Congress wants to serve people. There is a difference. During the election rally in Dharmavaram, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posed a question, who will be the PM candidate of the INDIA alliance? Rahul Gandhi. When will the star campaigners of the Congress party be in the State? From May 7 to 11, a host of Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar will address election rallies.
Police deny attack on actor Sai Dharam Tej
Kakinada: Kakinada district police have denied reports on social media that film actor Sai Dharam Tej, nephew of Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, had been attacked at Tatiparthi village in Gollaprolu mandal of Kakinada district. According to the reports, YSRC workers had attacked Sai Dharam Tej with beer bottles, resulting in injuries to a Jana Sena worker, who has been admitted to the government hospital in Pithapuram. Telugu Desam leader and former MLA S.V.S.N. Varma alleged that YSRC had organised the attack fearing defeat at the hands of the NDA alliance. However, Kakinada DSP K. Hanumantha Rao told media here on Monday that there is no connection with the incident and film hero Sai Dharam Tej. The DSP clarified that Sai Dharam Tej left his vehicle on outskirts of the village and went in for campaigning. At the time, an unknown object had been hurled by a YSRC worker, which hit a bystander of the village Nalla Sridhar. He sustained a mild head injury and has been discharged on Monday after treatment. Hanumantha Rao clarified that no bottles or other objects had been found on the spot. However, police have picked up two YSRC workers and issued them notices under 41A. Gollaprolu police have registered a case, the DSP added.
Lokesh expects flood of investments into AP within 100 days
Kakinada: Telugu Desam national general secretary Nara Lokesh said in a months time, Andhra Pradesh will get rid of the YSRC government, heralding good times for the state. Addressing a Yuvagalam meeting in Eluru on Sunday evening, he said within 100 days of the NDA alliance coming to power, there will be a flood of investments in Andhra Pradesh. Employment opportunities will be created for youth on a large scale, Lokesh declared. He underlined that corrupt YSRC leaders will be brought to book and lodged in jails, wherever they are. The TD general secretary said YSRC leaders boast of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy being a lion. But the alliance has two lions in the form of Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. Our lions will tear apart the single lion, he stated. Lokesh said many colleges have not given the list of marks to students due to non-payment of fee reimbursement from the state government. He said the alliance government will take steps to immediately release the marks lists of such students on a one-time settlement basis.
Modi to Address Public Meeting in AP Today
Vijayawada: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public meeting in Rajahmundry on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. He will arrive at the Rajahmundry Airport by an IAF aircraft from Jagadalpur in Chattisgarh. From Rajahmundry Airport he will reach Vemagiri to address a public meeting. TD national general secretary N. Lokesh and AP BJP chief, Rajahmundry Lok Sabha nominee D. Purandeswari, and NDA Lok Sabha nominees from Amalapuram, Kakinada, Eluru, Narasapuram and Rajahmundry and nominees from seven assembly segments falling under the Rajahmundry Lok Sabha segment will attend the PMs public meeting. Post the Rajahmundry public meeting, Narendra Modi will proceed to Anakapalli to address another public meeting between 4:00 pm and 6:00 p.m. Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena leader Nagababu will attend this meeting, apart from NDA nominees from Anakapalli Lok Sabha and assembly segments within its purview.
Pawan Slams Ambati for Ignoring Execution of Polavaram Works
Vijayawada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has slammed water resources minister Ambati Rambabu for dancing around without listing the steps to complete the Polavaram irrigation project. Addressing a public meeting titled Varahi Vijayabheri at Ponnur in Guntur district on Sunday, he alleged that the minister was not taking any responsibility with regard to the project even as 1.60 lakh project affected people were facing hardships. He expressed concern over the digging up of a helipad area meant for the landing of his helicopter at Ponnuru and alleged that the YSR Congress supporters were doing so. Had we failed to notice this, it could have turned into a major disaster and deaths. Those who did will be taken to task once the opposition alliance wins power in the state, he said. Turning down the criticism from chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy that he was a non-local candidate for the Pitapuram assembly segment, PK said, I was born in Bapatla and was brought up in Palnadu, Ongole, Nellore etc as my father used to work in government service and was getting transferred. I carry with me the strong flavour of the red chilli of Guntur. and added that he was man having the strong flavour of the red chili of Guntur. Claiming that he was the first to underscore the need to avoid a split of the anti-YSR Congress vote, he called upon YSRC supporters to instead back the Alliance and ensure a bright future for the five crore people in the state. He said, Our priority is education, employment, health, drinking water and water for irrigation, and maintenance of law and order once we are elected to power. He turned critical of the YSR Congress government for the failure to implement its poll promise of liquor prohibition in a phased manner. Instead, it is supplying sub-standard liquor through state outlets, affecting the health of the consumers. Alleging that the YSRC MLA from Kakinada city, Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy, was involved in diversion of ration rice and its export to Africa, he warned of action against him once the Alliance wins power in AP. Referring to the clarification being given on the AP Land Titling Act to dispel misconceptions, by chief minister Jagan Reddy, he asked as to why his government issued a GO even as the Centre sent a draft copy to it for feedback. In a public meeting at Tuni later in the day, PK reiterated the assurance to conduct a mega DSC, release of the job calendar and resolving the issue of CPS in a year. He listed out a series of welfare schemes and assured the people to take up a lot of developmental works once we are in power. He alleged that CM Jagan Reddy and minister Dadisetti Raja were involved in a mafia-like loot in relation to extraction of soil, sand etc while other ministers were also earning thousands of crores of rupees. I would work for communal and social harmony and would never encourage caste conflicts. I want people belonging to all castes and communities to enjoy welfare benefits, the JS leader said. Kapu leader Mudragada Padmabhams daughter Kranthi and son-in-law Chandu expressed their intent to join the Jana Sena. Pawan Kalyan welcomed their urge and promised to take them into the party fold after he visited their house to meet Padmanabham and convince him too to join the JS. He said that he would never cause any difference in the family. Whatever be the abuses hurled at him, he would accept these as an exhortation from the elderly person.
Naidu promises to scrap garbage tax, appoint Brahmins as TTD board members
KAKINADA : Former chief minister and Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has promised to revoke tax on garbage and appoint a member of Brahmin community as member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board. He said that 15,000 per month will be given to priests where temples earn 50,000 income. Addressing Prajagalam meetings at Darsi in Prakasam district, Nuzvid in Eluru district and in Kakinada city on Saturday, Chandrababu Naidu showered several sops on people of different communities in Andhra Pradesh. He said a special fund will be created for the welfare of Kapus. He said 10 per cent of liquor shops will be reserved for the Settibalija community. The TD chief lashed out at Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhara Reddy, describing him as a land grabber who has indulged in several scams. He accused the MLA of drafting an evil design to loot nearly 200 acres of land belonging to Bhoodan Yajna. Naidu said he wants to make Kakinada a Smart City. But the Kakinada MLA has made the city as Ganja City, as many of the youth are addicted to Ganja and other drugs. The former chief minister accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of giving 10 to people but taking away 1,000 from them. He said Nuzvid will be merged into Krishna district after the alliance comes to power. Naidu declared that he will start a golden era with the help of Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan.
Over Rs 17 Crore in Gold Seized at Gollaprolu Toll Plaza
Meanwhile, gold fell 0.29 per cent, to USD 1,176.80 an ounce in Singapore. Meanwhile, gold fell 0.29 per cent, to USD 1,176.80 an ounce in Singapore. Kakinada: In a major haul, the Election Static Surveillance Team seized a staggering Rs 17.34 crore worth of gold biscuits and Rs 51.34 lakh worth of silver ornaments near Kakinada on Friday night. The seizure comes just a month after the same Flying Squad apprehended Rs 3 crore in gold from the same vehicle. The team, led by N. Prabhakara Rao, intercepted a vehicle at the Gollaprolu Toll Plaza during routine checks. Upon inspection, they discovered 31.002 kilograms of gold biscuits and 66.919 kilograms of silver ornaments. The driver presented an invoice from Sequel Logistics, but authorities deemed the documentation insufficient. The confiscated valuables were handed over to the Pithapuram mandal tahsildar, K. Lakshmi, for safekeeping in the treasury department. GST officials will now verify the goods and documents to determine if proper taxes were paid. The Returning Officer will then decide further course of action.
AP EAMCET 2024: Correction Window Now Open for Application Forms on @cets.apsche.ap.gov.in
Attention, AP EAMCET 2024 applicants! Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada has initiated the online application correction process for AP EAMCET. If you've made any errors during the application submission, now is your chance to rectify them.
Heat waves forecast for 227 mandals in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday
Motorists cover Scarf their heads due to heat waves on Bandar Road in Vijayawada on Tuesday. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director R Kurmanadh said 227 mandals in the state are expected to experience heat waves on Saturday. Of the 227 mandals, 58 of them would experience severe heat waves, while 169 are expected to witness heat waves, he said. Severe heat waves have been forecast for 12 mandals in Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (23 mandals), Parvatipuram Manyam (14), Visakhapatnam (one) and Anakapalli (eight), he said in a press release on Friday. Heat waves are predicted in 13 mandals in Srikakulam district, Vizianagaram (three mandals) and one each in Parvatipuram Manyam, Nellore, Sri Satyasai, West Godavari and Annamayya. Similarly, Alluri Sitaramaraju and Krishna (nine each), Visakhapatnam (two), Anakapalli (10), Konaseema and Tirupati (five each), Kakinada (17), East Godavari (four), Eluru (11), NTR (six), Guntur (14) and Palnadu (22) are to witness heat waves. Heat waves have also been forecast for three mandals in Bapatla district, Prakasam (14), Kadapa (four) and Tirupati (five). On Friday, Gospadu and Bandi Atmakuru in Nandyala district logged a maximum temperature of 47.7 degrees celsius each, followed by Ardhaveedu in Prakasam (47.3 C) and Chinnacheppali in Kadapa (47.2 C). Likewise, Veepinapi Akkamambapuram in Nellore (47.1 C), Peddakannali in Tirupati (46.9 C) and Panchalingala in Kurnool (46.8 C), among others. Kurmanadh advised people to stay indoors as much as possible between 11 am and 4 pm, and take precautions.
Daughter condemns Mudragadas challenge
KAKINADA: B. Kranthi Bharathi, daughter of YSRC leader Mudragada Padmanabham, who recently pledged to defeat Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan, has opposed her fathers statement on Friday. Kranthi Bharathi released a video saying there is nothing wrong on part of her father Mudragada to work for the victory of YSRC candidate Vanga Geetha in Pithapuram assembly constituency against Pawan Kalyan. However, she observed that her fathers challenge to change his name to Padmanabha Reddy if Pawan Kalyan wins from PIthapuram is not right. I do not understand the logic behind my fathers statement, Kranthi maintained. She went on to accuse Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of using her father to fight against Pawan Kalyan only to sideline him after the elections. This is the first time that a member of Padmanabhams family has come out openly against him in more than four decades of his political life. However, Mudragada has remained unruffled. He went on to say that his daughter had been his property till her marriage. After that, she has become the property of her husband and her in-laws. Kranthi may have made such a statement after her in-laws exerted pressure on her, he maintained. The Kapu leader said his daughters statement will not affect his political stand.
VHR: If Revanth Reddy Is Arrested, Congress Will Sweep LS Polls in Telangana
Kakinada: Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Friday said that any attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union home minister Amit Shah to arrest Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over Amit Shah's morphed video would result in a sweeping victory for the Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Telangana state. Speaking to the media alongside former Union minister M.M. Pallam Raju, contesting as a candidate for the Kakinada Lok Sabha seat, Rao criticised the BJP for engaging in vindictive politics as it has been implicating opposition party chief ministers like Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren just before elections. Rao issued a direct challenge to Modi, daring him to arrest Revanth Reddy, confident that such an action would only bolster the Congress's electoral prospects. He contrasted Modis alleged vindictiveness with the approach of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, who used to respect opposition voices and foster a more inclusive political environment. Highlighting the BJP's hypocritical stance on Muslim reservations and the Muslim community, he accused the BJP of threatening to revoke four per cent reservations for Muslims in Telangana while also attempting to court Muslim voters with promises of mosque construction and support for religious leaders. He emphasised that although the manifesto was crafted by the Telugu Desam and Jana Sena parties, the BJP's inclusion in the alliance meant it was equally bound by its contents. Speaking about the Congress manifesto, he said his party;s government plans to increase reservations for Backward Classes and lift the 50 per cent reservation cap, as well as conduct a caste census if the Congress-led coalition comes to power. Pallam Raju criticised Modi for his failure to protect the country's borders in the face of Chinese incursions. He lamented the weakening of democracy in India, and said that the country was increasingly under the grip of dictatorship.
Seasoned Geetha Giving PK a Tough Fight in Pithapuram
PITHAPURAM: This otherwise sleepy coastal Assembly constituency of Pithapuram has become a cynosure of all eyes in Andhra Pradesh ever since Jana Sena chief and film hero Pawan Kalyan decided to test his electoral fortunes from here. He got a severe drubbing in the 2019 polls when he was defeated in both the Assembly segments he contested - Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram. Contrary to his above-the-caste-politics public posture, Pawan this time picked up Pithapuram simply because of the presence of the largest Kapu voter base, it being a predominant caste in the coastal region, and to which community he belongs. However, his rival and ruling YSRC nominee Vanga Geetha Vishwanath, one among a few affable leaders in contemporary politics in the region, is giving him sleepless nights. But for Geeta, our victory could have been a cake walk, admitted a senior Jana Sena leader. She is presently Kakinada MP. In her career spanning over three decades, she served as Zilla Parishad chairperson, Rajya Sabha member and MLA. A non-controversial politician, Geetha earned a huge support-base for her by being accessible to all. In fact, her local roots have been pitched against what the ruling party dubs as tourist politician Pawan Kalyan. For decades, this constituency elected a Kapu leader from either the Telugu Desam or Congress, and on one occasion the BJP, till S.V.S.N. Varma of Telugu Desam broke the hegemony. He, however, had to sacrifice his seat to the alliance partner Jana Sena. After initial hiccups, Varma pledged his support and has been vigorously campaigning in the constituency, brightening the film heros chances. According to rough estimates, the number of Kapu voters in the constituency is 84,000 followed by the 75,000 Backward Classes, 34,000 Scheduled Castes and 11,000 Reddys. Strong support from the fishermen community came as a shot in the arm for the Jana Sena. We enjoy greater support among BCs and SCs because we extended different social welfare schemes on a saturation mode, Geetha told Deccan Chronicle. In addition, I enjoy the support of a major chunk of Kapus, she added. Geetha also belongs to the Kapu community. Interaction with locals including those receiving cash benefits showed they are divided on caste lines. In P Rayavaram village, for instance, two septuagenarian beneficiaries were quarrelling with each other on why pensions were not delivered at doorstep and why old people were forced to come all the way to banks this month. While one beneficiary blamed it on Chandrababu Naidu, another farm labourer see in the move a conspiracy by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to bring disrepute to Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. Its not correct to say that the secretariat staff didnt know our houses. They should have come in place of volunteers, argued K. Satyanarayana, a small farmer waiting outside the bank. Unwilling to take chances, Pawan Kalyan mobilised his party leaders from different districts to Pithapuram and gave each of them the responsibility of a few villages. Interestingly, NRI fans of the film actor sent donations to their relatives asking them to make use of it in support of Pawan Kalyan. They have been sponsoring camps to provide buttermilk and cold water free of cost since the onset of summer. A resident of Madhavapuram who settled in nearby Kakinada city has been camping in Pithapuram and carrying out the election campaign spending `20 lakh so far out of his pocket. On the other hand, Jagan Mohan Reddy took the constituency as a prestigious issue and asked his partymen to defeat the Jana Sena chief at any cost. The party is said to have offered its cadre unlimited resources to achieve the task. Geetha, who is fondly called as madam, spent crores in funds to form roads and develop other civic infrastructure, hitherto neglected, after she took charge of the constituency a few months ago. The CMs thrust on welfare and Geethas candidature will ensure a drubbing for Pawan this time too, felt Burra Anu Babu, vice chairman of the Zilla Parishad.
Trouble Brews for JS Candidate Uday
Kakinada: Trouble is brewing for Jana Senas Kakinada Lok Sabha candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas as the YSRC leaders stepped up their efforts to disqualify him from the contest on charges he hid information in the poll affidavit about his criminal cases in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. YSRC leaders moved the Ministry of External Affairs, citing the criminal charges the candidate faced in the UAE. Uday Srinivas is in the eye of a storm. The political rivals say there are many cases pending against him, but he has not declared them in the election affidavit. The candidate is caught in cricket betting and some other cases in Sharjah. There is also a controversy over his educational qualification, they say. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan introduced Uday Srinivas as a software engineer to the people of Kakinada Lok Sabha. But Uday Srinivas stated in his affidavit that he passed Intermediate and discontinued his Bachelor of Technology course. Pawan Kalyan often claims that as a hero, he earns not less than Rs 1,000 crore per annum and therefore there is no need for him to accept any package from anybody. But, in the election affidavit, he stated that his five-year income was only Rs 114 crore. The political opponents say a wide gulf separates Pawan Kalyans claims and his actual earnings. There is no documentary evidence to support his claims. Meanwhile, an independent candidate Saladi Uday Bhaskar raised objections against Uday Srinivas that the latter has hidden some information and facts in his affidavit. According to the objections, the Jana Sena candidate has offered information with regard to FIR No. 0163/2023, registered by Gomti Nagar Police Station, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, but intentionally avoided giving any details about the criminal cases pending against him in Sharjah and also about a look-out notice issued by the Sharjah Public Prosecution on 4 April 2024. The date of birth of Uday Srinivas was mentioned as 13 May 1985 and his Indian Passport No.V7386334. Judge, Hossam EI-Din Hassan Mustafa Muhammad Hadr, Sharjah Federal Court, Civil Execution Court, Ministry of Justice, UAE, has issued seizure and habeas corpus execution order No. SHCEXCICPL2022/007401 on the application of Sheikh Kalid Bin Salem Al Quasmi, UAE national, against executor/Uday Srinivas, carrying Indian Passport No. V7386334, EC has been informed via the complaint. In the order, the Sharjah Federal Court of First Instance decided to arrest and bring the perpetrator and present him to it immediately upon his arrest, provided that he will be released if he pays a sum of 1,200,000 dirhams, unless he is wanted by the police there for another reason. Another allegation is that Uday Srinivas was ordered to undergo an imprisonment of six months for the two charges attributed to him, and also deportation from the country after executing the prescribed punishment and confiscating the forged document and ordering them to pay the due fee. The complaint has appealed to the election officials that the affidavit of Uday Srinivas cant be allowed to be ridiculed by the candidates by offering incomplete information or suppressing material information, resulting in disinformation or misinformation to the voters and the election commission should reject his nomination based on the evidence.
Andhra Pradesh: Glass Tumbler in certain MP, MLA segments frozen by ECI
VIJAYAWADA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has frozen the Glass Tumbler symbol in certain Assembly and parliamentary constituencies to candidates other than the Jana Sena Party (JSP) nominees. Accordingly, independents or Registered Unrecognised Political Party (RUPP) candidates other than the JSP would not be allotted the symbol with the decision of the Election Commission. Hearing petitions filed before it seeking directions to the ECI to freeze the Glass Tumbler symbol to the JSP and not to allot the symbol to independents as it would hamper the prospects of the tripartite alliance candidates, the court on Tuesday directed the ECI to pass orders within 24 hours on the issue. Following the court directions, the ECI has issued orders freezing the symbol in all such Assembly constituencies, which fall under the parliamentary constituencies where the JSP has put up its candidates, and in all such parliamentary constituencies consisting of the Assembly constituencies where the JSP has put up its candidates, for all other independent or RUPP candidates other than JSP. The JSP is contesting 21 Assembly and two Lok Sabha seats. With the orders, no independent or RUPP candidate contesting in any of the Assembly seats in Kakinada and Machilipatnam Lok Sabha segments would be allotted the Glass Tumbler symbol. TDP files plea on common symbol in HC Similarly, no independent or RUPP candidate contesting as an MP under the Assembly constituencies being fought by the JSP would be allotted the Glass Tumbler symbol. The 21 Assembly segments, where the JSP is in fray fall in 13 parliamentary constituencies, which include Kakinada, Tirupati, Guntur, Vizianagaram, Anakapalle, Rajahmundry, Amalapuram, Narasapuram, Eluru, Rajampet, Machilipatnam, Visakhapatnam and Araku. The ECI asked the officials to revise the allotment of symbols to the contenders. When the petition came up for hearing on Wednesday, JSPs counsel YV Raviprasad expressed satisfaction over the ECI orders, following which the HC disposed of the petition. Meanwhile, the TDP filed a petition in the court on Wednesday, seeking directions to the ECI not to allot the Glass Tumbler symbol to any independent of RUPP candidates in any of the Assembly or parliamentary constituencies in the State. It maintained that the TDP, BJP and JSP are contesting as an alliance, and the allotment of the Glass Tumbler symbol to independents would affect their prospects. The petition will come up for hearing on Thursday.
BJP Not in Sync with TD Manifesto
Kakinada : Rajamahendravaram sitting MP Margani Bharat, who is now the YSRC candidate from Rajamahendravaram City assembly constituency, on Wednesday underlined that the NDA alliance manifesto with super six promises has not been accepted by the Bharatiya Janata Party, though it is part of the alliance. Bharat told media in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday that TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has no original thinking and has come up with a hotch-potch manifesto, whose contents have been copied from other parties. He urged people not to believe in the manifesto and vote for YSRC again, so that the state can continue on the path of progress. The YSRC candidate declared that he will be providing employment to 10,000 unemployed youth in Rajamahendravaram city constituency in the coming five years.
RO Says ECI to Decide on Action, if Any, Against JS LS Candidate
Kakinada : District Election Officer J. Nivas said Election Commission will take action against Jana Sena Kakinada Lok Sabha candidate Tangella Udaya Srinivas, if any objections are raised against him. The officers comment came after certain allegations have gone viral on social media against Udaya Srinivas after he has filed nomination. Nivas told Deccan Chronicle that after the scrutiny, an independent candidate Saladi Uday Bhaskar lodged a complaint against the Jana Sena candidate saying the latter has hidden certain details in his affidavit. These relate to criminal cases pending against Udaya Srinivas in Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, the Jana Sena candidate told Deccan Chronicle that the complaint against him is false. He said his political opponents have fabricated the documents and posted them on social media.
AP Records Highest Temperature of 46.2 C
Visakhapatnam : in Palnadu district and Rentachintala in Guntur district became hottest places in the country by registering a temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. This was 4.5 notches above the maximum normal temperature. According to an IMD report, the maximum temperature has breached 46 degree Celsius for the first time in AP on Wednesday. The report said Tirupati recorded the second hottest temperature in the state at 45.6C (5.2 notches above normal), followed by Nandyal 45.4C, Nandigama 44.6C, Kurnool 44.5C, Kadapa 44.2C, Anantapur 43.4C, Amaravati 43.2C, Kavali 43.1C and Tuni 41.4C. The minimum temperature also hovered around 28 degrees in many parts of the state, intensifying the heat conditions. Lowest temperatures of 34.4 degrees Celsius and 34.9 Degrees Celsius were recorded in Kalingapatnam in Srikakulam district and Visakhapatnam. Weathermen said Tirupati, Jangamaheswarapuram, Kavali, Tuni, Nandyal and Argoyavaram experienced heatwave conditions on Wednesday while the remaining parts of the state experienced hot and humid weather conditions. Severe heatwaves will sweep across Rayalaseema till May 5 while the remaining parts of the state will experience heatwave conditions till May 5. Referring to the current extreme heatwave conditions in the state, IMD Amaravati scientist Karuna Sagar attributed the extreme heat to a combination of weather patterns that included a lack of low pressure in April and an anticyclonic flow. The absence of sea breeze entering eastern and peninsular India due to anticyclonic flow is the major reason for the heatwave conditions, he added. Tuni town in Kakinada district recorded the highest temperature of 46.4C on June 17, 2023 and Vijayawada recorded the highest temperature of 46C on May 22, 2020 as per the IMD data between 2018 and 2024 (April).
