Railway TTE Rescues Runaway Minor Boy

Vijayawada: A railway travelling ticket examiner (TTE) rescued a runaway minor boy on board train no. 17210 Kakinada Town-Bengaluru Express at Rajahmundry railway station on Thursday. Vijayawada divisional railway manager (DRM) Narendra A. Patil on Thursday said the minor boy Rehman, a 17-year-old resident of Kakinada town had failed in his intermediate board exams. After he fled from home on Wednesday evening, his parents started enquiring about his whereabouts along with his photo at the bus stand and railway station in Kakinada. Narendra Patil said licensed porters at Kakinada town station had noticed the boy boarding train no. 17210 Kakinada Town-Bengaluru Express. Following this, the boys father Usman relayed the information to his brother residing in Rajahmundry. Usmans brother arrived at Rajahmundry railway station and started enquiring about the boy with his photo. S.S. Chandramouli, chief ticketing inspector, Rajahmundry, alerted all ticket-checking staff to trace the boy. He also informed RPF and GRP. DRM Patil said at 6:43 p.m., as soon the train started rolling into the platform at Rajahmundry railway Station, TC staff and railway police started checking the general coaches at both ends of the train. They noticed a teenage boy sitting on the footboard of the train at Rajahmundry in S-11 coach. They made inquiries with the boy and gently took him to the TC office at the railway station, where his relatives identified the boy. Upon inquiry, the boy revealed that he had run away from his home in Kakinada and was contemplating to end his life. TC Staff and GRP counselled the boy and handed him over safely to his relatives after confirming with his parents. Narendra Patil commended the railway staff for ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, especially vulnerable individuals like minors.

Nominations Filed from 23 Assembly, Two LS Constituencies in Godavari Districts

Kakinada: The process of filing nominations for the Lok Sabha and assembly elections began on Thursday in the erstwhile East and West Godavari districts with much fanfare. As many as 23 candidates filed nominations for assembly and two candidates filed their papers for the Lok Sabha constituencies. Sathi Suryanarayana Reddy of Aravalli village in Attili mandal of West Godavari district filed his nomination from Narsapuram Lok Sabha constituency on behalf of Indian National Congress. In East Godavari district seven candidates filed their nominations, including Telugu Desam candidate Adireddy Srinivas who reached the polling station in a huge procession. Talari Venkateswara Rao and Talari Param Jyothi filed nominations on behalf of YSRC from Kovvuru constituency. YSRC candidate Geddam Srinivasa Naidu filed nomination from Nidadavolu constituency. Gopalapuram Telugu Desam candidate Madditpati Venkata Raju also filed his nomination. Kakinada district collector J. Nivas said that four candidates filed their nominations for assembly constituencies in the district. In Konaseema district, Pilli Surya Prakash and Rajya Sabha member Pilli Subhashchandra Bose filed nominations from Ramachandrapuram assembly segment on behalf of YSRC. Chilurumilli Kirankumar filed nomination as an independent candidate from Mummidivaram assembly segment and also Amalapuram assembly constituency on behalf of Jana Sena. In Eluru district, Alapati Narasimha Murthy of Munduru village in Pedavegi mandal filed nomination on behalf of Indian National Congress from Denduluru assembly segment. Liberation Congress Party candidate Mendem Santhosh Kumar filed nomination from Eluru Lok Sabha constituency. YSRC candidate and former deputy chief minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas alias Nani filed his nomination from Eluru assembly segment. Jana Sena party candidate Chirri Balaraju filed his nomination from Polavaram assembly segment.

YSRCs Vanga Geetha Faints While Campaigning

KAKINADA: YSRC Pithapuram candidate Vanga Geetha fainted while campaigning in the hot sun at F.K. Palem village in Pithapuram mandal on Thursday. Her supporters immediately shifted her to her camp office in Pithapuram. Doctors who treated her said she had suffered a sunstroke. YSRC sources said Geetha had been having high fever during the past two days. Yet, she continued her campaign, going house to house and meeting every family. On Thursday, her BP and sugar levels increased and she fainted. Dr. Jagan Mohan, who is treating her, said she should take rest for at least 48 hours. Geetha is taking her campaign very seriously as YSRC had pitted her against film star and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, who is the NDA alliance candidate from Pithapuram assembly constituency.

Divisional TTE rescues minor boy contemplating suicide at Rajahmundry station

Divisional TTE rescues minor boy contemplating suicide at Rajahmundry station In a heroic act, a Railway Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) on Wednesday rescued a runaway minor boy who was considering dying by suicide aboard the train Kakinada Town-Bengaluru at Rajahmundry Railway Station. The 17-year-old minor boy named Rehman, a resident of Kakinada Town, after failing in Intermediate Board Exams fled from home warning parents of dying by suicide at around 4:30pm on Wednesday. After the boy ran away from home, parents started asking local people regarding his whereabouts at Railway Station and Bus Stand in Kakinada. Licensed Porters who noticed the boy boarding the train Kakinada Town- Bengaluru at Kakinada Town Station informed the aggrieved parents upon identifying the photo. After getting the information from Licensed Porter, the boy's father Usman relayed the information to his brother residing at Rajahmundry. The Relatives of the boy approached Rajahmundry Railway Station and started enquiring for the boy with his photo. Chief Ticketing Inspector S S Chandramouli, at Rajahmundry Station after paying attention to their grievance, alerted the rest of the ticket checking staff to trace the boy on incoming Seshadri Express. Chandramouli informed the escort RPF and GRP and Rajahmundry Station RPF regarding the incident and shared the boy's photo. At 6.43 pm, as soon the train started rolling into the platform at Rajahmundry railway Station, TC Staff and Railway police started checking the General Coaches at the both ends of the train. CTI Chandramouli noticed a teenage boy sitting on the foot board of the train at Rajahmundry in S-11 Coach. As soon as the train stopped he immediately went into the Bogie and enquired about the boy regarding his whereabouts. After much persuasion, he gently took the boy to TC office on Railway Station, where the relatives confirmed and identified the boy. Upon inquiry, the boy revealed that he had run away from his home in Kakinada due to desperate consequences and was contemplating dying by sucide. TC staff and GRP counselled the boy and handed him over safely to his relatives after confirming with their parents. The boy's parents and relatives expressed their gratitude to S.S. Chandramouli, CTI and the RPF for their timely intervention, which saved their son's life. Sr. DCM Vijayawada ,Vavilapalli Rambabu praised and congratulated the Ticket Checking Staff at Rajahmundry for rescuing the minor boy. Narendra A. Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division commended the selfless act of S. S. Chandramouli, CTI, Rajahmundry for his exemplary efforts in tracing the minor boy. Narendra A. Patil, DRM said that such incidents highlights the importance of human compassion and the role of railway staff in ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, especially vulnerable individuals like minors. (ANI)

U. Kothapalli backing Jagan for returning KSEZ land

Kakinada: People of U. Kothapalli, which falls under Kakinada Special Economic Zone (KSEZ), are backing Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. They are grateful that for the first time in India, a CM has returned lands acquired by the government back to farmers. Agitation by people living in KSEZ area has been going on for more than two decades. When Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu had been an opposition leader from 2004 to 2014, he promised farmers that he will give back their lands acquired for the special economic zone. However, after assuming charge as chief minister, Naidu went back on his promise. During the 2019 elections, Jagan Mohan Reddy, as the opposition leader, promised farmers that he will return their lands. After assuming charge as Chief Minister, he formed a committee and returning back their lands along with documents. We cannot forget Jagans help. Farmers are breathing easy after getting back their lands. No government has taken such a favourable step for farmers so far, said Y. Prasada Reddy, one of KSEZ areas leaders. Farmers are backing YSRC candidate Vanga Geetha. They say her win will be their gift to Jagan Mohan Reddy for helping them. Fishermen of U. Kothapalli too want Jagan Mohan Reddy to compensate them. They say after formation of the KSEZ, they have been prohibited from fishing. The Chief Minister extended compensation of 10,000 to each family, an amount that is extended to all fisherfolk when there is the annual ban on fishing in sea, so that fish could rejuvenate during their breeding season. However, the fishermen want a substantial compensation, pointing out that after Aurobindo has laid a pipeline in the sea, they are having trouble fishing. YSRC leaders within the fishing community are pinning their hopes on Jagan Mohan Reddys meeting to be held at the Achampet junction as part of his Memanta Siddham bus yatra.

Kakinada MP suffers sunstroke during campaign

Sri Rama Navami Celebrated with Zeal Across Andhra Pradesh

Kakinada: Sri Rama Navami was celebrated with fervour and traditional gaiety across Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Devotees thronged temples and pandals and participated in the divine celebrations commemorating the birth of Lord Rama. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams marked the festivities with a ceremonial Dhwajarohanam at the Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple in Vontimitta, Kadapa district, signalling the commencement of the annual Brahmotsavams. The temple is set to celebrate the auspicious Sri Sita Ramula Vari Kalyanam on April 22. At the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, TTD observed Sri Rama Navami Asthanam ritual. After the daily rituals, temple priests performed the sacred Snapana Tirumanjanam to the idols of Lord Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, and Hanuman. Later in the day, the deity was taken out in a procession through the mada streets on Hanumantha Vahanam. Later, the pundits read out Sri Rama Jananam in Sri Rama Navami Asthanam, which took place near Bangaru Vakili inside the hill temple at around 10pm. The Sri Kodanda Rama temple in Tirupati witnessed similar celestial fervour, with a Snapana Tirumanjanam performed in the morning and an Asthanam in the evening. The Pedda Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala presented new Vastrams to the presiding and Utsava deities, followed by Rama's celestial ride on Hanumantha Vahana. Meanwhile, Hindu shrines across the state celebrated the Sri Sita-Ramulavari Kalyanam in a grand manner, attracting devotees in large numbers. Priests elucidated the significance of Rama Navami, emphasizing the enduring legacy of Lord Rama's righteous rule. Spiritual fervour marked the celebrations at the famous Kodanda Ramalayam at Rama Mandiram, Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple (Governorpet), and other Sri Rama temples in Vijayawada and its surroundings. Rama Navami pandals were erected in various localities, where priests distributed Panakam and Vadapappu as prasadam to the devotees. Similar grand celebrations were held in the Sri Sitaramanjaneya Swamy and other Ram temples in Mangalagiri, Ramanama Kshetram, Kodanda Ramalayam, and other temples in Guntur, as well as in Nandigama, Aitavaram, Mylavaram, Nuzvid, Penamaluru, Machilipatnam, Gudivada, Gannavaram, and other areas. Visakhapatnam witnessed a vibrant celebration of Ram Navami, with traditional ceremonies and public events organized by various temples and associations. The Ambika Bhag (part of Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple), Simhachalam temple, commissioner's office, and Ramalayam temple within the city police barracks hosted the 'Sri Rama Kalyanam' ceremonies. The Marwadi association also organised a Shoba Yatra, a procession commemorating the occasion, filling the streets with devotional fervour. The Srirama Navami Festival was celebrated in Godavari districts. The Sitha Rama Kalyanams were held in every Vaishnava and Shiva temples, by following the traditions and customs. Many devotees thronged the temples and took Prasadams and auspicious rice of the Kalyanam. The temples were decorated with illuminations and garlands. Many political leaders participated in the Srirama Kalyanam in their respective constituencies.

Grand Srirama Shobha Yatra in Rajamahendravaram

Kakinada: A large number of devotees took out a grand Sri Rama Shobha Yatra in Rajamahendravaram on occasion of the Srirama Navami festival on Wednesday. They gathered under the banner of Srirama Utsava Samithi on bikes holding saffron flags. They then went in a procession through the city from Pushkara Ghat to A.V. Appa Rao Road via Aryapuram, Kambala Tank, Danavaiypeta, Old Somalamma Temple, RTC Complex Road, Syamala Centre and Godavari Bund. BJP state president Daggubati Purandeswari flagged off the bike rally. Telugu Desam Rajamahendravaram Urban candidate Adireddy Srinivas, Swamy Kamalananda Bharati and others participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Kamalananda Bharati said Lord Srirama is an inspiration for the universe. He led his life with righteousness even though he faced many difficulties. He stressed on the importance of saving the Hindu Dharma during the present times. Utsava Samithi chairman Karri Rama Reddy said they have been organising the Srirama Shobha Yatra for past two years. He said this year, Rama Navami is of great significance as Bala Ramas idol has been set up in Ayodhya.

Politicians, Mainly Candidates, Buzz at Rama Navami Pandals

Vijayawada : Political leaders, mainly candidates of all political parties, joined Sri Rama Navami celebrations in various parts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Clearly, the impending 2024 general elections, found them making a beeline to Rama temples in their respective constituencies. The candidates avoided all politics, knowing fully well that they will be held responsible for violation of the election code of conduct. Health minister Vidadala Rajini attended the Sitarama Kalyanam at the Omkara Kshetram in Guntur. She also participated in a Shobha Yatra by driving a tractor, which caught the attention of the masses. Guntur West MLA Maddali Giridhar and other YSRC leaders joined her. On the day, Rajini visited a majority of Rama Navami pandals in Guntur city. Telugu Desam general secretary Nara Lokesh attended the Rama Navami celebrations at the Sitaramanjaneya Swamy Temple in Mangalagiri, apart from other places. In Vijayawada, former minister and YSRC Vijayawada Central candidate Velampalli Srinivas Rao visited nearly a dozen Rama Navami pandals on Thursday in quick succession and organised an Annadanam. Srinivas Rao went on to compare Jagan Mohan Reddys rule to Rama Rajyam, asking people in the pandals to re-elect Jagan as the next Chief Minister for continuation of the Rama Rajyam. Bharatiya Janata Party state president Daggubati Purandeswari participated in the Sita Rama Kalyanam at the famous Ramalayam in Seethampeta area of Rajamahendravaram. Further, Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha member and YSRC Rajamahendravaram Urban candidate Margani Bharat and his wife Mona performed Sitharama Kalyanam at Margani Estates in Rajamahendravaram. Others who participated in the Rama Navami festivities are Kakinada Lok Sabha candidate Chalamalasetty Sunil, Pithapuram candidate Vanga Geetha, Kakinada Rural MLA Kurasala Kannababu, and Jana Sena Kakinada Rural candidate Pantham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji). In Visakhapatnam, various political leaders participated in the Kalyanotsavam at Ambika Bagh, including YSRC candidate Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar. On the occasion, he urged the Chief Minister to usher in Sri Rama Rajyam in Andhra Pradesh.

Conviction of Trimurthulu a Blessing and Disguise

Kakinada: The conviction and 18 months jail term in a case of tonsuring the heads of two Scheduled Caste youths, by a court to YSRCs Mandapeta candidate Thota Trimurthulu, appears to have come as a blessing in disguise for him. This is expected to consolidate his caste-based vote bank in the constituency. Some Kapu leaders, said to be from the Jana Sena, met Trimurthulu on Wednesday and rendered their support to him in Mandapeta. Curiously, there is no visible anger against Trimurhtulu from Scheduled Caste communities too despite his heinous act. After getting bail from a higher court on Tuesday, Trimurthulu came to Mandapeta at night through Dwarapudi, Ragampeta and Tapeswaram. Some inhabitants of SC colonies had been waiting to welcome him. But it was too late, so they reached the Mandapeta YSRC office on Wednesday to garland him. The YSRC cadres including SCs and Kapus welcomed Trimurthulu and took him on their shoulders to the office by showering flowers on him. The villages like Pedakorumilli, China Korumilli, Yedida, Kesavaram etc are strongholds of the Kapu community and by extension to the Jana Sena. Notably, Trimurthulu had convened meetings with them previously by making use of his Kapu card and tried to lure them. Some of the JS cadres now joined hands with Trimurthulu. At the same time, Trimurthulu also managed to get support from the SCs in the constituency as he, as MLC, worked for their welfare in the past two years. The Mala community, a section of Madigas and a majority of the BCs are in favour of Trimurthulu due to the help he provided to them in the past, a SC community leader said. He said that the tonsuring incident took place 28 years ago. It raised strong opposition to Trimurthulu from the Dalits. They organised many protests against him. But the present generation of Dalits, mainly the youths, do not nurse any grudge against Trimurthulu now, he claimed. Kapu Nadu chief adviser DN Ramesh said the SC atrocities case against Trimurthulu had not had any impact on Trimurthulus chances of victory in successive polls. It need not be raised as an issue anymore also as the SC community is happy with the welfare schemes of the YSRC government. Trimurthulu, on his part, is also working in favour of SCs and BCs in Mandapeta constituency for the past two years. The majority of the Kapus, including youths, want to support Trimurthulu in this election despite party flags, he claimed. Meanwhile, Telugu Desam leader S Rajesh demanded that the YSRC cancel the MLC post of Thota Trimurthulu and Ananta Udaya Bhaskar. He told the media at Kakinada that Trimurthulu has been punished by the court for his crime against Dalits and Ananta Babu had killed a Dalit youth, V Subrahmanyam, and delivered his body to his family members. Under the circumstances, the YSRC should cancel the candidature of Trimurthulu in Mandapeta constituency, he said.

Five Auspicious Days for Filing Nominations

KAKINADA: Candidates for the assembly and parliament elections are consulting astrologers to choose auspicious days for filing their nominations. Astrologers say April 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24 are auspicious. However, each candidate has to choose the day suitable for him. Honorary president of Drik Siddhanta Almanac Writers Association, Gorthi Machara Subrahmanya Pattabhi Sastry, said that on April 19, the auspicious time is 11.58am in Kartaka Lagna; on April 20, it is 8.07am in Vrushabha lagna and 10.56 am on Mithuna Lagna. On April 21, the auspicious time is 11.50am in Karkataka Lagna and on April 22, the time is 7.58am and 10.59am in Mithuna lagna and Karkataka Lagna respectively. On April 24, the time 10.41am in Mithuna Lagna are auspicious for the filing nominations. But another almanac writer Pallavajjula Ramakrishna Siddanthi said the auspicious times are: April 18 from 10am to 11.30am, or 11.50am to 1.30 pm; April 19 from 9.30am to 11.20am; on April 22, from 11.30am to 3pm; and on April 23, from 9am to 11am and 2pm to 3 pm. Meanwhile, the BJP D Purandeswari will file her nomination for Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency on April 19 and Kakinada YSRC Lok Sabha candidate will file his nomination on April 24. Kakinada Rural assembly candidate Kurasala Kannababu would file his nomination on April 22 and Jaggampeta YSRC candidate Thota Venkata Narasimham the next day. The nomination process starts from April 18 till 25.

AP EAMCET 2024: Application Window with Late Fee Opens Today; Last Date for Submission Notified

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, has initiated the application process for AP EAMCET 2024. Candidates aspiring to appear for the exam can apply online through the official website: cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Here's a detailed overview of the application process, late fee details, and essential dates for AP EAMCET 2024.

Severe heatwave likely to hit 63 mandals of AP today

VISAKHAPATNAM : The prevailing hot weather conditions across the State are likely to persist, with a heatwave expected to be recorded for the next three days. According to the India Meteorological Department Amaravati Centre forecast, isolated places in North Coastal AP (NCAP), Yanam, and South Coastal AP (SCAP) are likely to experience heatwave conditions, while Rayalaseema may face hot, humid, and discomforting weather. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has identified 63 mandals, including three in Alluri Sitarama Raju, four in Anakapalle, two in East Godavari, one in Eluru, three in Kakinada, 13 in Parvathipuram-Manyam, 15 in Srikakulam, and 22 in Vizianagaram, are likely to record severe heatwave conditions. Additionally, 130 mandals are expected to experience heatwave conditions. As many as 38 mandals recorded severe heatwaves and 75 mandals recorded heatwaves on Monday. Nandyal recorded the highest maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius, followed by Kurnool at 41.8 degrees Celsius, Nandigama at 40.8, Jangamaheshwarapuram at 40.6, Tirupati and Kadapa at 40.4, and Anantapur at 40.3 degrees Celsius. IMD forecasts above-normal southwest monsoon The IMD has released its long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon, predicting above-normal rainfall for Andhra Pradesh from June to September. This forecast attributes the anticipated rainfall to moderate El Nio conditions currently prevailing over the equatorial Pacific region. Climate models suggest a transition to neutral conditions at the beginning of the monsoon season, followed by La Nia conditions in second half of the season. Nandyal records highest temp of 43C As many as 38 mandals recorded severe heatwaves and 75 mandals recorded heatwaves on Monday. Nandyal recorded the highest temperature of 43C, followed by Kurnool at 41.8, Nandigama at 40.8, Jangamaheshwarapuram at 40.6, Tirupati at 40.4C

NAREDCO gets new central zone president

VIJAYAWADA : Malaxmi Group CEO Sandeep Mandava has been unanimously elected as the Central Zone president of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO). NAREDCO is a self-regulatory organisation under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of the Union Government, providing services in the field of real estate development. The central zone encompasses NTR, Krishna, Eluru, Bhimavaram, Kakinada, and Konaseema districts. Electoral Officer Koneru Raja stated that the entire executive committee unanimously elected Sandeep Mandava during discussions held at various stages. Gadde Rajalingam will serve as honorary chairman, M Rambabu as executive vice president, Sadineni Venkata Ramana as general secretary, and Potla Venkata Krishna as treasurer. M Ganesh Kumar and G Hari Prasad Reddy will serve as vice-presidents, while CH Sarath Kumar and P Rajakumar will act as secretaries. The executive committee members include, Srinivasa Rao, Srinivas Mehar, Suresh, Srinivas, Krishna Kishore, Venu Madhav, and Chaitanya. During the announcement, Sandeep Mandava expressed NAREDCOs commitment to progress through coordinated efforts with both Central and State governments. He emphasised his dedication to protecting the interests of NAREDCO members and pledged to address various challenges faced by the real estate sector. Mandava assured that he would bring these issues to the attention of the relevant government departments and work towards finding solutions. He affirmed that all necessary measures would be taken to safeguard the interests of the buyers.

BJPs Manifesto is Based on opinion of One Crore People

Kakinada: State BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari has claimed that the party prepared its manifesto by taking opinions from nearly one crore people and it would help the country have faster development. She told the media at Rajamahendravaram on Monday that the manifesto aimed at Samrudda Bharat and Surakshit Bharat and paid attention to 24 sectors and 10 prominent issues. The manifesto would make India the third economic force in the world and give priority to women, youth, farmers and senior citizens. The manifesto plans would be taken to the village level and we will explain these to the people. The BJP is having the capacity to implement the manifesto for the interests of the people, she claimed. Purandeswari said that the sankalp patra (manifesto) would give a boost to the 12 crore of unorganised sectors and small and middle businessmen and the Scheduled Caste people living in hill areas. She said welfare, ease of living, global-level manufacturing, world class infrastructure facilities, cultural development, satellite townships, good governance, technology development, a stable Bharat and other aims are being given priority in the manifesto. The BJP-led NDA government had already given priority to Make In India and now it gives priority to the manufacturing sector, she claimed. Speaking about roads development, she said that previously, the roads used to be laid by 12 km to 23 km per day, but now, 28 km to 30 km of roads are being developed per day. The railway tracks are being constructed to a stretch of 14 km per day and the free ration would continue to 80 crore people for the coming five years. The old persons above age 70 would get free treatment for up to `5 lakh. To curb cyber crime, the BJP government would take several steps, she added.

Seven ministers in the fray from new turf

While four ministers of YS Jagan Mohan Reddys Cabinet have been either elevated to the Rajya Sabha or made to contest the Lok Sabha elections, seven others have been shifted to new Assembly constituencies to overcome anti-incumbency. They include three women ministers. A look at the ministers, who are in the election fray from new turf Merugu Nagarjuna, Vemuru MLA The Social Welfare Minister started his political journey with the Congress and he was active in student politics. He did PhD from Andhra University and worked as a professor before joining politics. He served as a Chairman of SC, ST Commission of Andhra Pradesh. After joining the YSRC, he worked as the party SC wing chief, and won from Vemuru SC reserved seat. YSRC leader Varikuti Ashok Babu is contesting from Vemuru now. Nagarjuna has been shifted to Santhanutalapadu. Merugu Nagarjuna, Vemuru MLA Chelluboina Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna, Ramachandrapuram MLA The Minister for BC Welfare won from Ramachandrapuram Assembly constituency with a majority of more than 5,000 votes in 2019. He started his political career in 2000 with the Congress, and was elected as a member of Zilla Parishad in 2001 and 2006. He unsuccessfully contested the elections from Kakinada Rural Assembly constituency in 2014. With former MLA and senior leader Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose, who represented Ramachandrapuram earlier, insisting that his son be given a chance to contest from the segment, Venugopala Krishna has been shifted to Rajamahendravaram Rural constituency Chelluboina Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna, Ramachandrapuram MLA Taneti Vanitha, Kovvur MLA The State Home Minister won with a majority of over 25,000 votes against TDPs V Anitha in the 2019 elections. Initially, she was inducted into Jagans cabinet as Women and Child Welfare Minister, and later elevated as Home Minister in the Cabinet reshuffle effected in April 2022. Now, sitting Gopalapuram MLA Talari Venkat Rao is in the fray from Kovvur, while Vanitha will contest from Gopalapuram. Both Gopalapuram and Kovvur are SC reserved constituencies Taneti Vanitha, Kovvur MLA Jogi Ramesh, Pedana MLA The Minister for Housing, who was inducted into Jagans Cabinet in April 2022, started his political career with the Congress and worked in various capacities. He contested as a Congress candidate from Pedana in 2009 and won against Kagitha Venkat Rao of TDP with a majority of 1,000-odd votes. He joined the YSRC in 2013 and unsuccessfully contested from Mylavaram against Devineni Umamaheswara Rao of TDP in 2014. In 2019, he was elected from Pedana, defeating TDPs Kagitha Krishna Prasad by a majority of 7,839 votes. Now, he has been replaced by Uppala Ramesh, and fielded from Penamaluru against Bode Prasad of TDP Audimulapu Suresh, Yerragondapalem MLA After quitting as a civil servant in Indian Railways, he started his political career with the Congress in 2009. He won from Yerragondapalem in 2009. In the subsequent election, he was elected from Santhanuthalapadu on YSRC ticket. In 2019, he was shifted to Yerragondapalem. In the Cabinet reshuffle, he was given the Municipal Administration portfolio. He is set to face a stiff fight in Kondepi from two-time MLA Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy of TDP Audimulapu Suresh, Yerragondapalem MLA KV Ushashri Charan, Kalyandurg MLA The minister for Women and Child Welfare in Jagans Cabinet, completed BSc Life Sciences, did PG in Environmental Science. Now, she is doing PhD on Atmospheric Science and Global Warming from SKU. She was TDP womens wing State general secretary before joining the YSRC in 2014. She won from Kalyandurg against Uma Maheshwar Naidu of TDP with a majority of 19,000 votes in 2019. Now, she is in the fray from Penugonda Assembly segment KV Ushashri Charan, Kalyandurg MLA Vidadala Rajini, Chilakaluripet MLA The Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education was inducted into Jagans 2.0 cabinet in 2022. She started her political career with the TDP and later joined the YSRC as she could not get the party ticket. She won her first election against three-time TDP MLA Prathipati Pulla Rao from Chilakaluripet in 2019. She has been asked to contest from Guntur West segment, a TDP stronghold. Her opponent is Piduguralla Madhavi of TDP Vidadala Rajini, Chilakaluripet MLA

Stone Attack on Jagan Sparks Sympathy, Outcry

Visakhapatnam : The stone attack on Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has stirred a wave of sympathy across various segments of society, sparking debates about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Expressing their distress, many women and members of the middle class have condemned the attack as inhumane. They have cited the CMs positive impact on their lives. Jyothi, a lab technician at a diagnostic conglomerate, denounced violence during campaigns, stressing its undemocratic nature. Somamma, a household helper, echoed sentiments of support, highlighting the Chief Minister's help to women workers. Ayya Sunitha from Netta Kuppam in Chandragiri constituency said the attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy is unjust and unwarranted. Malladi Satyaveni, a fisherwoman, suspected involvement from opponents of the government, particularly those agitating against the capital relocation. People from different professions and walks of life have added to the discourse. Piru, the owner of a chicken shop in Ram Nagar, lamented the attack, emphasising the positive impact the Chief Minister has had on individuals like himself. Mohan Babu, a watchman, speculated that the opposition might be behind the attack, fearing the Chief Minister's rising popularity. Vasu, an auto driver, refrained from aligning with any political party but questioned the motive behind the attack. He advised against making unfounded accusations without official confirmation. Charan, a student, emphasised the need for enhanced security measures during political campaigns to prevent such incidents in the future. However, not all reactions have been of unwavering support. A. Surya Kumari, a housewife from Ramanaiahpeta near Kakinada, expressed scepticism, suggesting the incident might be a ploy for sympathy ahead of elections. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with speculation, with some suggesting the attack could have been orchestrated by Chief Minister Reddy himself to gain sympathy.

Sharmila Ruining Congress, Says Kakinada City Congress In-Charge

Kakinada: Congress Kakinada city in-charge Kola Prasada Varma charged that APCC president Y.S. Sharmila and her coterie are plotting not to let the party grow even in 2024 elections. In this context, he alleged that the list of candidates that the Congress Wording Committee (CWC) approved for the forthcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections has been changed. Tickets have been allotted to people who know nothing about the Congress. The Kakinada party in-charge said CWC special invitee Gidugu Rudra Raju, partys Kakinada Lok Sabha candidate M.M. Pallam Raju and Congress leader Mastan Vali are among the conspirators who want to destroy the Congress party in AP. Prasada Varma said many Congress leaders spent crores in the past 10 years under adverse political conditions. Yet, they have not been given tickets to contest the forthcoming general elections in the state. He cited the example of Prathipadu Congress ticket being given to Neerukonda Venkata Satyanarayana, while Satyanarayanas wife is the ZPTC of YSRC from Prathipadu and his son is in Jana Sena. The Kakinada party in-charge went on to allege that real Congress leaders have not been given tickets from Kakinada, Kakinada Rural, Prathipadu, Tuni, Rajamahendravaram, Amalapuram and other constituencies. He underlined that the Kakinada Rural candidate met Sharmila in the morning and got the ticket by the evening. Such is the unfortunate situation within the AP Congress, Prasada Varma lamented.

Naidu Wants People To Boycott Anti-Amaravati Capital Parties

Kakinada: Telugu Desam chief and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called upon people to boycott political leaders and parties who do not commit themselves to Amaravati being the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. Dont allow such people to your villages, unless they accept Amaravati as the lone capital, he told voters of Tadikonda and Prathipadu constituencies during his Prajagalam yatra on Saturday. The TD supremo maintained that the capital will not shift even an inch from Amaravati due to the power of its Muhurat and foundation laying ceremony involving soil from all temples and rivers, masjids and churches. He said capital Amaravati will not belong to one particular caste or community. It belongs to all sections of the society, he declared. Chandrababu Naidu told people that when he had been the chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, he had built Cyberabad. When it had been in its early stages, many people had ridiculed his plans, especially with regard to the Outer Ring Road. But subsequently, people realised that Cyberabad is a great idea. Now, Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Cyberabad have become a Mega City. The former CM said in a similar manner, he had drawn a blueprint with a great vision for the development of Amaravati. But the YSRC government has ruined those plans and made AP a capital-less state. A crank has destroyed my dream of Amaravati with his stupid, borrowed notion of having three capitals for the state. It has resulted in total destruction. Therefore, YSRC should be given a drubbing by people in the coming elections, he stated. The TD chief underlined that the state government is struggling even to pay salaries to employees. He maintained that YSRC will not cross a single digit of seats in the forthcoming elections, as the people have already decided to create a great record in history on May 13 the polling day by defeating YSRC. The former chief minister asked the people to give full mandate to Telugu Desam, Bharatiya Janata Party and Jana Sena in the coming elections. Significantly, Chandrababu Naidu promised that Visakhapatnam will be developed as the economic capital and Kurnool will become horticulture and seed capital. He declared that on June 4, he will step into the Assembly and provide peoples rule.

Mithun Accuses Pawan of Selling JS Tickets

Kakinada : YSRC Godavari districts coordinator P. Mithun Reddy on Saturday lashed out at Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan saying that the latter has no morals or ethics. The ruling party leader accused Pawan Kalyan of selling the Jana Sena tickets to whoever gave him money. He maintained that YSRC Pithapuram candidate Vanga Geetha will successfully face Pawan Kalyan in the constituency. Mithun Reddy declared that YSRC will win from all 175 constituencies, including Pithapuram. He disclosed that Memantha Siddham meeting will be held in Kakinada on April 19. He called upon people to make the meeting successful.

India Set to Become World's Pharmaceutical Hub Soon: JNTUK VC

Kakinada : G.V.R. Prasada Raju, vice-chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) on Saturday said that India would become a hub for worlds pharmaceutical industry in the coming years thanks to its rapid technological growth in the country in the last few years. Participating as a chief guest during the Continued education programme: Tomorrows pharmacy: Building 21st centurys skill development, organised by School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies wing at the Senate Hall in the University here, Prasada Raju called upon the students to focus on developing new initiatives by acquiring necessary knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences. He exhorted the students to pay attention on acquiring practical knowledge on their subjects. He also exhorted the teachers to build the students to make new initiatives. Participating as a chief guest in the programme, the Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council registrar McWilliams Kerry said that the students should learn pharmaceutical sciences for creating a better future for the coming generations. He suggested the pharmacy faculty should organize such programmes twice in a year and the pharmacy lecturers should apply online for their renewal of certificates. As many as 100 registered pharmacy lecturers attended the meeting and Kerry distributed certificates to them. The university rector K. V. Ramana, pharmacy courses special officer G.V.S.R. Dikshuthulu, SPST head B. Bhavani and others were present.

Heat wave over AP to resume tomorrow

VISAKHAPATNAM : After a brief lull, the heatwave in Andhra Pradesh is likely to revive itself from April 15. India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of heatwave conditions over isolated parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Yanam for three days, beginning Monday, April 15. Heatwave will continue to prevail over Srikakulam, Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada and East Godavari districts till April 17. Maximum temperature in parts of CAP is expected to be over 42 degrees Celsius. Rayalaseema region in the state will experience hot, humid and uncomfortable weather during the same period. On Saturday, April 13, Anantapur and Nandyal in Rayalaseema recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40.4 degree Celsius. Weather office said rainfall occurred at one or two places over CAP, while dry weather prevailed over Rayalaseema on Saturday. The first heatwave conditions over AP started on April 4 and continued till April 7, providing some respite from April 8.

Heat Wave to Resume from April 15

Visakhapatnam: After a brief lull, the heat wave is likely to revive from April 15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of heat wave conditions over isolated parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) and Yanam for three days, beginning from Monday (April 15). Maximum temperature in parts of the CAP is expected to be over 42 degrees Celsius. The Rayalaseema region in the state will experience hot, humid and uncomfortable weather during the same period. On Saturday (April 13), the highest maximum temperature of 40.4 degree Celsius was recorded at Anantapur and Nandyal in Rayalaseema. The weathermen said rainfall occurred at one or two places over CAP and dry weather prevailed over Rayalaseema on Saturday. The IMD predicted that heat wave conditions are most likely to prevail over Srikakulam, Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalle, Kakinada and East Godavari districts from April 15 to 17. Andhra Pradesh has seen this seasons first heat wave conditions on April 4 and it continued till April 7. There was some respite from April 8.

IMD predicts heatwave in 57 mandals of AP today

VISAKHAPATNAM : As many as 57 mandals in eight districts, including one each in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Visakhapatnam districts, three in Anakapalle, five in Kakinada, ten in Parvathipuram-Manyam, 15 in Srikakulam, and 16 in Vizianagaram, are likely to experience a heatwave on Saturday. According to the IMD Amaravati Centre, due to the lower tropospheric South-Easterly winds prevailing over Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Hot, humid, and discomforting weather is expected at isolated places over NCAP, Yanam, South Coastal AP (SCAP), and Rayalaseema on Saturday and Sunday. Hot and humid weather is anticipated at isolated places over Rayalaseema on Monday. On Friday, two mandals, including one in Srikakulam and one in Vizianagaram, recorded severe heatwaves, and 22 mandals across five districts recorded high temperatures. Kadapa recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40C on Friday, followed by Kurnool at 39.3C, Nandyala at 39, Anantapur and Tirupati at 38.7, Nandigama at 38.4, Amaravati at 38.1, and Jangamaheshwarapuram at 38C.

Aruna Kumar Wants To File Suit Against Ramaji Rao on Chit Fund Business

Kakinada: Rajamahendravaram former MP Vundavalli Aruna Kumar has said he would file another suit against Eenadu group chairman Ramoji Rao. According to the Chit Fund Act 1982, any person in chit fund business should not do any other business, he told the media at Rajamahendravaram on Friday. He said that if any person running a chit fund business does another business, he may divert the chit fund amounts to that business and might become bankrupt. If so, the depositors would lose their money. Hence, the law. Though Ramoji Rao is doing other businesses along with chit fund business, nobody asked him about this. I will now ask about the other businesses of Ramoji Rao. There is a difference between Company Act and Chit Fund Act and there is no relation between the two laws. Speaking about the Supreme Court direction on the Margadarsi case, he said the SC has given a clear direction to Telangana High Court that the case should be opened and a probe done through a retired judicial officer. RBI as also the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments would assist the probe. Aruna Kumar also said the SC has directed him to assist the judicial officer who inquired into the case. RBI would give details about the 45-S section of the Chit Fund Act, and he wants to give details of the depositors. He said that the Margadarsi stated before the court that the company had paid back the amounts to the depositors including Rs 55 crore of Accrued Deposits. But, to my knowledge, the accrued deposits may be `900 crore, he said. Aruna Kumar said he had opened a gmail account thedepositors@gmail.com and the depositors who have doubts about their drawn amounts can mail their details to this address. He would keep it a secret and the information would be provided to the judicial officer probing the matter. Aruna Kumar made it clear that he doesnt want to seek a jail sentence to Ramoji Rao. My aims is that other chit fund businessmen should not do such law violations in future. Ramaji Rao is a celebrity and he frequently gives moral discourses via his newspaper. He should refrain from committing mistakes and violating laws, he said. Aruna Kumar also alleged that the Eenadu daily is publishing news items by distorting facts. I would conduct an exhibition showing paper cuttings of such distortions of facts published as news items in Eenadu.

Chandrababu calls upon women to give birth to more children

KAKINADA : Former AP chief minister and Telugu Desam national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged women to give birth to more children. Children have been going abroad. Parents are being left alone in the country. Women should give birth to more children. They will take care of their parents in future, he explained. The TD chief was addressing a gathering of people as part of his Prajagalam programme on Friday at Repalle and Vemuru in Bapatla district. He advised women not to bother about their earnings while having kids. He said he has the capacity of increasing their income to 2 lakh, so that they can lead a life of happiness and comfort. The former CM said he previously recommended family planning. But given the changing circumstances, it is necessary for women to give birth to more children. He said that he would show more development in the next five years than he had done during the entire 14 years he had been the chief minister. Chandrababu Naidu maintained that he has many plans to increase the productivity of the population as well as generate income through creation of wealth, so that the society can be on the path of progress. Naidu declared that he worries about women. During his tenures as CM, he had provided women gas connections free of cost, constructed toilets for them, raised their respect, and increased their income levels by funding self-help groups. The TD chief said he had taken care of farmers and provided them crop insurance. But the inefficient YSRC government has cancelled crop insurance, he thundered. He pointed out that there is no instance of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy meeting farmers or visiting farmlands in the past five years. Naidu said to help farmers, he had completed 72 per cent of the Polavaram Project. He released water through the Pattiseema project. But now, all irrigation projects have been neglected. With the experience of developing Hyderabad, I gave a call to develop Amaravati. With their faith in me, 29,000 farmers gave 35,500 acres of land voluntarily. But Jagan Mohan Reddy has deceived these farmers. Chandrababu Naidu said Muslims and Kapu community have received no support under the YSRC rule. He asked them to defeat YSRC in the upcoming elections for the betterment of the state. The TD chief refuted Jagan Mohan Reddys assertions that the forthcoming elections are a clash of ideologies. He asserted that polls are not a clash of ideologies, but a fight for the rights of poor and against YSRC's corruption. Chandrababu Naidu called on people to give an unprecedented majority to the NDA alliance.

Telugu Desam Likely to Change Undi Candidate Rama Raju

Kakinada: Change of Telugu Desams Undi Assembly segment candidate Manthena Rama Raju in West Godavari district seems imminent. Party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu called the sitting MLA Rama Raju to Amalapuram on Friday and advised him to get ready for a sacrifice of his interests for the partys sake, and that justice would be done to him by the party later. Naidu said Rama Raju was called in inevitable situations. Due to the alliance deal, some TD seats are being changed. The Narsapuram seat has been given to BJP. The alliance format has caused some problems in allotment of seats and selection of candidates in some of the constituencies, he admitted. The TD chief said Rama Raju did very well to promote the partys causes and developed the constituency in the past five years. Raghu Ramakrishnam Raju was victimised by Jagan Mohan Reddy and I also had to go to jail. Jagan Mohan Reddy has plotted a conspiracy to send many such leaders to jail. TD, Jana Sena and BJP are holding discussions on changing some candidates and we will soon be taking a decision in such matters, he said. Naidu also urged TD leaders and cadres to maintain patience, understand the problem and support any decision taken by the TD. Rama Raju told the media that Chandrababu has tried to pacify the TD cadres but did not reveal his decision. I would take a decision after consulting my associates, Raju said. Meanwhile, TD cadres and leaders are staging agitations in Undi constituency, demanding that the TD high command should not change Rama Rajus candidature. They opposed the candidature of Raghu Rama Krishna Raju. They said that Rama Raju has strived hard for strengthening the party even in adverse political conditions and has prevailed in the constituency for the past five years.

Telugu Desam Plans SC, ST, Muslim Declaration

Kakinada: Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu has promised that a separate declaration for SCs, STs, and Muslims will be made by his party on the lines of the BC Declaration, and it would aim at improving the living conditions of these people. Naidu participated in the Prajagalam programme along with the Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan at Ambajipeta in the P Gannavaram Assembly segment in the Dr. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Thursday. He said that pension would be given to BCs who crossed 50 years and Rs 1.50 lakh crore to sub-plan per annum and the BCs would be provided 34 per cent reservations in local bodies. TD would make efforts to provide reservations to BCs in legislative bodies, he said. The TD chief said that a caste census would be done and a special law enacted for BCs. He said Rs 5,000 crore would be spent for BCs under the Adarana scheme and the Chandranna Bhima sum would be increased to Rs 10 lakh. He said that 20 lakh jobs would be provided to the unemployed youths in five years. He also said that there was no job security for government and police department employees in the state and they are in starvation due to a lack of salaries and non-disbursal of other benefits to them due to the states cash crunch. He cited the example of SPF constable Sankara Rao who died by suicide at Visakhapatnam. He said the constable did not get even his PF dues. Naidu appreciated the services of the former Lok Sabha Speaker late G.M.C. Balayogi. He promised the Madiga community that an MLC seat would be given to the community. He said that YSRC has created a rift between the communities in the Konaseema district. The alliance government would do justice to Kapus also. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that Chandrababu Naidu had implemented several schemes during his term and the state would be developed under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu in the coming five years. He said that the alliance government would encourage coconut-allied industries in the Konaseema, the Kotipalli-Muktheswaram bridge would be constructed and the railway line works would be completed. Skill development centres would give a good future to the jobless youth. He thanked his brother Chiranjeevi for donating Rs 5 crore to him for election expenses. Votes should not be split and every vote should go to the alliance party candidates, he said. Amalapuram Lok Sabha candidate G.Harish Mathur (Telugu Desam) and P.Gannavaram assembly candidate Giddi Satyanarayana (Jana Sena) and others were present.

YSRC Eluru LS Candidate Challenges Pawan

Kakinada: YSRC Eluru Lok Sabha candidate Karumuri Sunil Kumar Yadav accused Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan of spreading lies. Speaking to media in Eluru on Thursday, Sunil Kumar said Pawan Kalyan has been alleging that he (Sunil) and his family have two steel plants in Balanagar area of Hyderabad. The YSRC candidate challenged that if the JS chief could prove his allegations, he would donate one steel plant to Pawan Kalyan and the other to Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu. Sunil Kumar charged that when Covid-19 pandemic hit Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan had hid themselves in Hyderabad. It was Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRC leaders who served people during the period. The YSRC LS candidate said while the JS chief is inviting youth to join politics, he (Pawan Kalyan) has not allotted even a single Jana Sena seat to a youth. Sunil Kumar said the JS chief has allotted seats to candidates who have crossed over to his party from Telugu Desam.

AP Politics: Deputy CM says JS cadres creating L&O problems

Kakinada: Deputy chief minister Kottu Satyanarayana, who is the YSRC candidate from Tadepalligudem constituency in West Godavari district, accused Jana Sena leaders and cadres of creating law and order problems in the constituency. Addressing a meeting of Kapus in Tadepalligudem on Thursday in presence of Kapu Nadu leader Mudragada Padmanabham, he said 200 flexi banners and boards put up by YSRC had been torn by JS cadres using blades. This had led to clashes between YSRC and JS cadres in Tadepalligudem. The Deputy CM said JS president Pawan Kalyan is troubling the Kapu community, while working as a slave of TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Two houses gutted in fire in Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada

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Fisherman Undergoing Treatment at KGH Dies

Visakhapatnam : Fisherman Y. Sattibabu (43), who sustained critical injuries in a boat explosion off the Visakhapatnam coast on April 5, succumbed while undergoing treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) here on Wednesday. The mechanised boat, which had sailed from Kakinada, went up in flames around 65 nautical miles off the Visakhapatnam coast after a cooking gas cylinder aboard it exploded around 8 p.m. on April 5. Of the nine fishermen on board, five suffered severe burns. The injured fishermen jumped into the water and used their VHF set to alert the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). ICG Vessel Veera responded swiftly to the distress call and rescued the injured fishermen from the sea. It brought all of them ashore and admitted them to KGH for treatment. Sattibabu, who had sustained 81 per cent burns, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on Wednesday. The other injured fishermen are Danti Palla Srinu (45), M. Sridhar (50), Gangotri (38), Veerababu (20), Satyababu (40), Vajram (40), S. Sattibabu (52) and Dharma Rao (42).

Election Code: Rs. 4.4 cr worth of narcotics, liquor, cash, & jewellery seized: Kakinada Collector

Kakinada, April 10 (UNI) As a part of the strict implementation of the election code, cash, liquor, narcotics, and silver and gold articles worth Rs. 4.4 crore were seized through the election seizure management system by conducting intensive searches in Kakinada district from March 16 till April 10. Announcing this to media persons here on... The post Election Code: Rs. 4.4 cr worth of narcotics, liquor, cash, & jewellery seized: Kakinada Collector first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Chiranjeevi will Campaign for Congress: Rudra Raju

Kakinada: Former Pradesh Congress Committee president and the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha contesting candidate Gidugu Rudra Raju said that the former Union minister and actor Chiranjeevi is still in Congress and he would campaign for the party in coming days. He inaugurated the Congress party office at Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday. When the reporters asked him about donating Rs 5 crore to Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan by Chiranjeevi, Rudra Raju said that as a brother, he may donate the fund, but Chiranjeevi is still working for Congress and he had not resigned to the party so far. He said that if Congress comes to power, AP Reorganisation Act would be implemented and all clauses incorporated in the Act like financial assistance to backward areas in the state, division of properties and others. He said that farm loans would be waived. Speaking about the BJP state president D. Purandeswari, he said that Purandeswari joined the parties which are in power. He recalled that Purandeswari experienced cabinet minister posts during the UPA regime.

Transgender Person Tamanna to Contest From Pithapuram

Kakinada : Transgender person Simhadri Tamanna will contest the forthcoming elections from the Pithapuram assembly constituency on behalf of the Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana (BCY) Party. Tamanna will fight the election against, among others, film star and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. The transgender had contested the 2019 elections in Mangalagiri assembly constituency against TD general secretary Nara Lokesh. The BCY party announced Tamanna's contest from Pithapuram. Comments have started that Pawan Kalyan will meet the same fate in Pithapuram assembly that Lokesh had met in Mangalagiri in 2019 elections.

PK Never Disappoints in Confusing Cadre and Voters

Vijayawada : When it comes to confusing his party cadre and even voters, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan never disappoints! Pawan is testing his electoral fortunes from the coastal Assembly segment of Pithapuram, which falls in the Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency. As part of the alliance, the Jana Sena has got the Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency, for which the party chief nominated T. Uday Srinivas. Srinivas, a first generation entrepreneur, developed a chain of tea outlets across the two Telugu states. He shot into the limelight by buying Vaarahi, the campaign vehicle for Pawan Kalyan, some time ago. Despite pressure from various quarters for the ticket, the Jana Sena chief stuck by Srinivas. The problem, however, is that whenever he introduced Srinivas to party cadre or voters, he is making it a point to talk about the rival YSRC candidate Ch Sunil. He is a good person. I know him well. But, he is in wrong party, the film actor said in one event. I know him well. We greet each other every time we meet. The other day we met at Nagababu garu sons marriage in Italy. He always sails with wrong party, Pawan said in another event. Perhaps, little did Pawan realise that he was revealing the secret of how close Sunil was to the Konidela family, which invited select guests to the destination wedding of hero and Nagababus son Varun Tej, and Sunil was one among them. He also said Sunil always sailed with the wrong party, forgetting that the latter made electoral debut by contesting on a ticket of the Praja Rajyam, the party floated by Pawans brother K. Chiranjeevi, in 2009. Sunil has scored a hat-trick of losses in 2009 on Praja Rajyam ticket, 2014 on a YSRC ticket and in 2019 as a TD candidate. Sunil is testing his fortunes for the fourth consecutive time.

8 turncoats among 21 JSP candidates contesting for 24 AP Assembly elections

VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, during his Vaarahi Yatra, had assured several supporters of a party ticket. But after forging an alliance with the TDP, all those promises got swept away in vote-sharing calculations. Several party workers were left red-faced once the candidates were announced as leaders who had recently switched over from other parties to the JSP were nominated. After announcing that his party would contest 24 Assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats, Pawan Kalyan took a step back after reaching an agreement with BJP and decided to contest only 21 MLA seats and two Lok Sabha seats. After the IVR Survey, the candidates were finalised and the initial list of five candidates was included in the list of 18 candidates released later. For the two Lok Sabha seatsKakinada and Machilipatnam the party has nominated Uday Srinivas Tangella, an entrepreneur-turned-politician who started his political career with JSP, from Kakinada, while for Machilipatnam seat, Vallabhaneni Balashowry, the incumbent from the segment who shifted to JSP from YSRC, was given a ticket. Later, the JSP chief changed the candidature of Railway Koduru and named Arava Sridhar as the new JSP candidate in place of Yanamala Bhaskar Rao. Sridhar has TDP roots and joined JSP a few days before his candidature was announced. Former deputy speaker and TDP leader Mandali Buddha Prasad was made the candidate for Avanigadda. He had joined the JSP just three days before his candidature was announced. Mandalis nomination came as a shock to Vikruthi Srinivas who was aspiring for the ticket. Vizag South candidate Vamsi Krishna Yadav was a YSRC MLC before he joined Jana Sena three months ago. Similarly, Arani Srinivasulu, who was a YSRC MLA from Chittoor, but not considered by that party, shifted his loyalties to JSP and was given a ticket to contest from Tirupati. Kontala Ramakrishna, a former minister, recently joined JSP and will contest as a candidate from Anakapalle. Panchakarla Ramesh Babu, who changed allegiance from TDP to YSRC, joined JSP last year and is now contesting from Pendurthi. Ramanjaneyulu Pulaparthi (Anjibabu), who contested against Pawan Kalyan on a TDP ticket for Bhimavaram Assembly seat in 2019, joined JSP recently and was made the party candidate from Bhimavaram. Nimmaka Jaya Krishna of TDP, who joined JSP is expecting a ticket to contest the Palakonda Assembly constituency. Recently, on the first day of his three-day campaign in Pithapuram Pawan Kalyan admitted that the poll pact had left several of his own party leaders disheartened. But they have sacrificed their seats with a big heart for the greater good of the State, he said. A senior leader from the Left party, who worked with JSP during the 2019 elections, pointed out that what happened during 2019, seems to have been repeated once again. Out of 21 candidates, eight have come from other parties to JSP recently.

APSDMA issues heatwave alert in 93 mandals today

VIJAYAWADA: There is no respite from the scorching summer with mercury levels increasing day by day. On Sunday, as many as 455 places reported temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius across the State. As many as 77 places reported daytime temperatures above 43 degrees C, with the highest daytime temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius recorded in Chagalamarri in Nandyal district, Kaligiri in Nellore district, followed by 45.6 degrees Celsius in Janakavaram Panguluru of Bapatla district, 45.4 degrees Celsius in Khajipet and Simhadripuram of YSR district, 45.2 degrees Celsius in Vijayapuri of Palnadu district. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heatwave warning for isolated places across the State on Monday and Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) forecasted severe heatwave conditions in two mandals and heatwave conditions in nearly 93 mandals on Monday. Around 20 mandals in Vizinagaram and 11 mandals in Anakapalle are likely to experience heatwave conditions. APSDMA Managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath said that 107 mandals experienced severe heatwave conditions and 235 mandals heatwave on Sunday. Among the 107 mandals that suffered severe heatwave conditions, 20 were in Vizianagaram, 16 in Prakasam, 12 in Anakapalle, 10 in Tirupati district, eight in Palnadu, four each in Paravathipuram Manyam, Annamaya, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam districts. Kurmanath advised people, particularly elders, pregnant women, not to venture out during the daytime. He advised the people to hydrate themselves with ORS and home-made drinks such as lassi, buttermilk etc., Braving the scorching summer heat, politicos continued with their electioneering as the D-day was approaching fast. On the other hand, the demand for soft drinks, ice creams, and tender coconut water increased manifold. Dont venture out APSDMA Managing Director Ronanki Kurmanath advised the people to hydrate themselves with ORS and home-made drinks such as lassi, buttermilk etc.,

Ex Municipal Chairman Sitharama Murthy Passes Away

Kakinada: Former Kakinada municipal chairman Jyothula Sitharama Murthy (90) passed away at a private hospital here on Sunday evening while undergoing treatment for injuries he had sustained after he fell down at his house 10 days ago. He is survived by wife Gruhalakshmi and four sons and a daughter. Sitharama Murthy served as municipal chairman for 10 years from 1982 to 1992. His term saw an integrated drinking water scheme being implemented in Kakinada city. According to family members, the funeral for Sitharama Murthy will be held on Monday at Kakinada. Many of the personalities in Kakinada have expressed their condolences over the death of Sitharama Murthy. They include Kakinada Poura Samkshema Sangham founder Dusarlapudi Ramana Raju, Bharatiya Janata Party Kakinada city convener Gatti Satyanarayana, partys district president Ch. Ramkumar, and party leaders Y. Ramkumar and D. Subrahmanyam.

Purandeswari Calls Upon Alliance Cadres to Aim for Win

Kakinada: BJP state president and Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha candidate D. Purandeswari called upon cadres of Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and BJP to strive hard and ensure the win of alliance candidates throughout the state in the forthcoming elections. She had convened a meeting on Sunday with candidates of alliance parties from all seven assembly segments within the Rajamahendravaram parliament seat. Purandeswari said though the central government has released funds to develop Andhra Pradesh, YSRC government has failed in properly utilising these funds. She asked cadres of the alliance parties to work together in coordination and ensure a win for their candidates. Rajamahendravaram assembly constituency TD candidate Adireddy Srinivas cadres should keep aside their differences and put in hard work to ensure victory of all alliance candidates contesting from the assembly constituencies within the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha territory.

Eluru Temple Theft: Fake Devotee Steals Golden Mangala Sutra

Kakinada: In a shocking incident, a man posing as a devotee stole the gold Mangala Sutra from the idol of Goddess Soubhagya Lakshmi at a temple in Eluru's Satrampadu area on Sunday. The act was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. Eluru Three Town Circle inspector D. Venkateswara Rao reported that the theft occurred while the priest offered blessings to other devotees. The suspect entered the temple unnoticed and stole seven sovereigns worth of gold from the idol. Authorities have identified the suspect. Eluru district superintendent of police D. Mary Prashanti has formed special teams to apprehend him. The Eluru Three Town police have registered a case.

Rs 55 lakh cash seized in Odisha's Sonepur

SONEPUR: Police on Saturday seized unaccounted cash of `55 lakh from a car and detained six persons travelling in it under Binka police limits in the district. According to sources, on Saturday morning, checking of vehicles was going on as part of pre-election exercise to check illegal transport of money, liquor and arms at a check post near College Square in Binka when the police team intercepted an MUV coming from Singijuba near Rampur in Binka. Subsequently, the team found stash of cash from the car amounting to Rs 55,20,000. There were six people including a woman in the vehicle, who were going towards Kakinada in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. However, when questioned about the money, they could not produce any document in support of the currency notes following which police seized the entire money and detained them. The cash was found in denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 100. Binka IIC, Sarangadhara Panigrahi said, Six persons have been detained for questioning. We have also informed the district grievance committee and IT department for further investigation. The IT team will reach here on Sunday.

Purandeswari didn't Even Know Borders of Rajahmundry LS: YSRCP

YSR Congress MP Margani Bharat said the BC, SC, ST and minority families have been empowered in the form of the Jagananna for their economic, social and political uplift. They feel CM Jagan has stood up as a beacon of hope for the downtrodden sections and express their sincere gratitude to him, he said. (Image Source: Twitter) YSR Congress MP Margani Bharat said the BC, SC, ST and minority families have been empowered in the form of the Jagananna for their economic, social and political uplift. They feel CM Jagan has stood up as a beacon of hope for the downtrodden sections and express their sincere gratitude to him, he said. (Image Source: Twitter) Kakinada: Rajahmundry MP and YSRC Rajahmundry Urban candidate Margani Bharati lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Daggubati Purandeswari for her remarks against the Rajamahendravaram development. He told the media on Saturday evening that Purandeswari doesnt know even the borders of Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency and she would not bring extra funds for the development of the constituency. He suggested Purandeswari should observe the development in the city and also the seven assembly segments and then she should criticise the ruling YSRC. He said that during his term, Rajamahendravaram has been vastly developed and a flyover bridge is being constructed at Morampudi. He said that the central government has not released extra funds to Andhra Pradesh. He said that the central government is releasing the AP share of funds. He said that he fought with the central government and brought the funds for the development of the constituency.

Alliance will Win Rajahmundry LS and its Assembly Segments

Kakinada : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Daggubati Purandeswari said their tripartite alliance including Telugu Desam and Jana Sena will win the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha seat as well as the seven assembly constituencies that it comprises. She was speaking after unfurling the BJP flag at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday on the eve of BJP Foundation Day celebrations. She also inaugurated her partys Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha office. Purandeswari maintained that people of Rajamahendravaram want to change the YSRC government, as the present ruling party MLAs and MP have failed to develop the Lok Sabha constituency. She said YSRC leaders have swindled 300400 crore from the housing schemes implemented in the district. The BJP leader underlined that there is immense scope to develop Rajamahendravaram as a tourism hub, but the ruling party representatives have been unable to do it. BJP Rajamahendravaram Urban president Bommala Dathu, Rajamahendravaram and Narsapuram LS constituencies observer Siddardha Nath Singh were present on the occasion.

TD Cadres Gherao Chandrababu Naidu at Palakollu

KAKINADA: Telugu Desam cadres of Undi Assembly constituency in West Godavari district gheraoed their party supremo and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Palakollu on Saturday. Chandrababu Naidu had reviewed party matters related to Machilipatnam Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in West Godavari and Krishna districts with TD leaders and constituency in-charges and advised them on strategies to be adopted on getting alliance candidates elected. When Chandrababu Naidu came out of the review meeting hall, some party workers started raising slogans against him, demanding that Undi constituency sitting MLA Manthena Rama Raju must be fielded from the constituency again. They expressed fears over Undi constituency being allotted to rebel YSRC MP K. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who joined Telugu Desam on Friday night. The TD chief burst out at Manthena Rama Raju, questioning whether he (Naidu) had declared or changed the candidate from Undi constituency. Why are you unnecessarily provoking the cadres, he asked the sitting MLA angrily. Rama Raju told Chandrababu Naidu that he has no idea about the feelings of his cadres, who had come to Palakollu after hearing news from some TV channels that the TD chief had arrived in the town. The TD sitting MLA then focussed on pacifying his supporters, who then fell silent. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju told media later that Chandrababu Naidu has not yet announced any ticket for him. He said he will contest from any constituency that the TD chief allots to him. However, he disclosed to reporters that people of Vizianagaram constituency are pressuring him to contest from their constituency.

Police Seize Rs 55.20 Lakh Cash from Car in Sonepur

Sonepur: Days before the commencement of simultaneous elections in Odisha, Police Saturday seized about Rs 55.20 lakh cash from a car at Binika College Street in Sonepur district. According to a preliminary investigation, six people, all hailing from Andhra Pradesh, were en route to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh in the car when the police team [] The post Police Seize Rs 55.20 Lakh Cash from Car in Sonepur appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Proposal to develop Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram twin-cities diverted peoples attention on development: BJP Andhra Pradesh chief Purandeswari - The Hindu

Proposal to develop Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram twin-cities diverted peoples attention on development: BJP Andhra Pradesh chief Purandeswari The Hindu

Raghu Ramakrishnam Raju Joins Telugu Desam Party

Kakinada : The controversial YSRC Narsapur Lok Sabha member K. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju joined the Telugu Desam in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu at Prajagalam Yatra in Palakollu in West Godavari district on Friday night. Chandrababu welcomed him to the party and told the people that Raghu Ramakrishnam Raju has suffered a lot due to the YSRC government and he was tortured by the CID. He said Raju approached the high court for justice. Earlier, Raju told the media at his residence at Pedaamiram village near Bhimavaram that he would join the TD and he wants to contest the LS polls, but it depends on Chandrababu whether he gives an assembly or Lok Sabha ticket to him.

Fishers injured in boat fire off Visakhapatnam coast rescued

VISAKHAPATNAM : Five fishermen sustained severe burns, while four others suffered minor injuries, following a fire accident aboard a fishing boat approximately 65 nautical miles from Visakhapatnam on Friday. Promptly responding to the distress call, the Indian Coast Guard deployed its patrol vessel, ICGS Veera, to the scene of the incident. Upon arrival, the Coast Guard provided immediate first-aid to the injured crew members before transporting them to Visakhapatnam. The injured individuals were subsequently transferred to KGH Hospital for further medical treatment. The vessel involved in the accident belonged to Kakinada Harbour, with its crew members also originating from Kakinada. Despite the ordeal, all crew members were reported safe by JD Fisheries, albeit with some sustaining injuries. The Indian Coast Guard took the necessary actions to ensure the safety and well-being of the crew. The injured individuals were brought to the dockyard by the Coast Guard vessel, ICGS Veera, at around 8 pm. Upon instructions from the DM&HO, Visakhapatnam, all nine victims were swiftly shifted to KGH Hospital with the assistance of three ambulances. The Indian Coast Guard vessel, ICGS Veera, was informed of the incident in the afternoon and promptly proceeded to the designated area. Upon reaching the scene, the coast guards administered first-aid to the fishermen. The cause of the accident remains undetermined, officials said.

Kakinada district collector ordered probe into babys death at Sishu Griha

KAKINADA : A probe has been ordered into the death of a two-month-old male baby at a Sishu Griha in Kakinada. The Sishu Griha is run under the Integrated Child Protection Society (ICPS) of ICDS. District collector J Nivas ordered ICDS officials to probe the reasons for the death of the infant. Though the death took place in the wee hours of April 3, it came to light on Friday. According to officials, six infants were being taken care of in the Sishu Gruha. These children, some of whom were abandoned, have been brought from various parts of the erstwhile East Godavari district. The details of the babies have been uploaded on the child adoption webportal of Andhra Pradesh government. According to officials, a daily wage worker gave birth to the infant two months ago. She and her husband came to Kirlampudi in search of work from Guntur. Ill mother decided to give away infant for Rs 1 lakh Through a mediator, they got an offer to give the baby for adoption to a couple from Kirlampudi. As the woman was suffering from illness, they decided to give away the infant for Rs 1 lakh. On February 27, when the adoptive parents took the infant to a pulse polio centre for polio drops, the health staff and Anganwadi workers sensed a foul play and asked the woman how she got the baby. After coming to know that the baby was illegally adopted, they reported it to Kirlampudi police. Based on the recommendation of the child welfare committee, the infant was shifted to Sishu Griha on March 15. According to ICDS Project Director K Praveena, the male child was temporarily shifted to the child welfare society in Rajamahendravaram on March 15. From there, after primary health check-up at the Kakinada GGH, the baby was shifted to the Sishu Griha.

TD promises to scrap land titling act

KAKINADA : Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said he would scrap the AP Land Titling Act if the three-party alliance is elected to power in the state. Naidu was speaking at the Prajagalam Yatra in Narsapuram and Palakollu in West Godavari district on Friday evening. This legislation poses a threat to private parties and it should go. If the law comes into force, it is tantamount to mortgaging the properties of the people. Therefore, this dangerous law should be scrapped, Naidu said. The TD chief said that if the people wanted development of the state, they should give more than 160 seats to the three-party alliance in the state Assembly and 24 MPs to them. He said Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is a Bachha and he would show his strength to Jagan Mohan Reddy after assuming power. Jagan Mohan Reddy is not bothered about the welfare of farmers and he doesnt have any understanding of the problems faced by the farmers. All sectors in the state are in a state of deterioration, without any development and the income sources have fallen down drastically. He said the aqua and farm sectors have been adversely affected and the youth are in the dark without having jobs. The YSRC government has brought `13 lakh crore in loans, but the elderly people were not able to get their pension in the last five days. Naidu claimed that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi know how to create wealth and implement welfare schemes. If the unemployed youths want to get jobs, the NDA should come to power. We together have the power to bring industries.

Boat ablaze in mid-sea, 9 hurt

Visakhapatnam: A mechanized boat went up in flames after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in mid-sea at about 65 nautical miles off Visakhapatnam coast on Thursday night. All the nine fishermen sustained burn injuries and of them five sustained serious burns. Soon after the incident, the fishermen jumped into water and alerted Coast guard over their VHF set. Indian Coast Guard Vessel ICG Veera rushed to the spot and rescued the injured from the waters. They brought them to shore and were admitted into King George hospital, Visakhapatnam. Joint director of fisheries K Vijay Krishna said the boat sailed off the Kakinada coast and the incident took place at about 8 pm on Thursday evening while the fishermen were busy fishing. He said his department received information at about 5 pm on Friday. The injured were identified as Danti Palla Srinu (45), M Sridhar (50), Gangotri (38), Veerababu (20), Satyababu (40), Vajram (40), S Sattibabu (52), Dharma Rao (42) and Y Sattibabu (43).

Nine fishermen injured in cylinder blast at sea: Coast Guard

Nine fishermen injured in cylinder blast at sea: Coast Guard Nine fishermen were injured off the Andhra Pradesh coast due to a cooking gas cylinder blast while preparing lunch on Friday, said an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) official. The cylinder exploded around 2:30 pm on the fishing boat Durga Bhavani in the Bay of Bengal between Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, said the official. ''Out of the nine, five were seriously injured. ICS ship Veera was diverted to help the fishermen stranded mid-sea,'' the Coast Guard official told PTI, and added that there were fractures and severe burns. After extending first aid, the Coast Guard ship is bringing the injured fishermen to the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam for further treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) in the port city, he said. According to the Coast Guard official, the fire accident occurred around 70 nautical miles off Vizag and the fishermen could reach the shore only at around 8 pm.

Nine fishermen injured in cylinder blast in mid-sea near Andhra: Coast Guard

VISAKHAPATNAM: Nine fishermen were injured off the Andhra Pradesh coast due to a cooking gas cylinder blast while preparing lunch on Friday, said an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) official. The cylinder exploded around 2:30 pm on the fishing boat Durga Bhavani in the Bay of Bengal between Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, said the official. Out of the nine, five were seriously injured. ICS ship Veera was diverted to help the fishermen stranded mid-sea, the Coast Guard official told PTI, and added that there were fractures and severe burns. After extending first aid, the Coast Guard ship is bringing the injured fishermen to the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam for further treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) in the port city, he said. According to the Coast Guard official, the fire accident occurred around 70 nautical miles off Vizag and the fishermen could reach the shore only at around 8 pm.

A.P. Elections: Duplicate EVMs and material to lure voters found in Kakinada Rural constituency, alleges BJP leader

Despite the party producing evidence, the officials concerned failed to seize the vehicle transporting them, alleges Sk. Baji

Andhra Pradesh: Clash among BJP, JSP & YSRCP workers in Kakinada

Kakinada: A clash broke out between workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jana Sena Party (JSP), and ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada district on Wednesday, police said. They attacked each other in the Sarpavaram Police area, the police said. The BJP claimed that freebies were hidden in an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

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SPMCIL donates Rs 65.77 Lakh Medical Equipment to Kakinada hospitals - Medical Dialogues

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Andhra Pradesh: 70-yr-old collapses on way to ward secretariat over pension delay, dies; YS Jagan declares Rs 5 lakh ex gratia

Kakinada: A 70-year-old agricultural worker Kukkala Venkatarao of Toorangi village, a suburb, while going to ward secretariat for enquiring the delay in disbursement of his old age pension, suddenly collapsed and died before being moved to a hospital. Kakinada Rural MLA Kurasala Kannababu rushed to the village and consoled his grief-stricken wife and three children. Kannababu immediately brought this incident to notice of Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy, who announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs five lakh to the deceased's family members.

AP Congress chief YS Sharmila to contest Kadapa Lok Sabha seat

VIJAYAWADA : APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy, daughter of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, and sister of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, will contest from Kadapa Lok Sabha in the general elections. She will be locking horns with her cousin and YSRC MP YS Avinash Reddy. Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency has been with the YS family since 1989. The Congress on Tuesday announced the candidates for five Lok Sabha and 114 Assembly seats in the State. The other four MP candidates include former Union minister MM Pallam Raju, who will contest from Kakinada, former APCC chief Gidugu Rudraraju from Rajamahendravaram, another former Union minister JD Seelam from Bapatla and PG Rampullaiah Yadav, who recently joined Congress from TDP, from Kurnool. Among 114 candidates for Assembly constituencies, the majority of them were given to the cadre at the DCC president level. Former minister Sake Sailajanath will contest from Singanamala (SC) reserved constituency, T Arthur, who joined Congress from YSRC, from Nandikotkur, VR Eliza, who joined Congress from YSRC, from Chintalapudi. Meanwhile, Sharmila launched a scathing attack against Jagan for encouraging murder politics. The PCC chief said she would launch her campaign from April 5. Addressing mediapersons after paying homage to her father YSR at his Samadhi in Idupulapaya on Tuesday afternoon, the APCC chief said as the daughter of YSR, she is now contesting from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat. I am aware that my decision to contest will split the family, and create confusion among YSR supporters. But, I was forced to take the step unable to bear my brother Jagan fielding persons accused in the murder case of my paternal uncle YS Vivekananda Reddy, she said. Stating that her brother Jagan and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy are different, Sharmila said Jagan changed after becoming Chief Minister and encouraged murder politics. His party is steeped in blood. I was distressed over the accused in my uncles murder going unpunished and moving freely outside, while my sister Sunitha moving from door to door seeking justice, she observed. Accusing her brother of using Vivekananda Reddys murder for political gain, she recalled on the occasion that her uncle wanted her to contest as Kadapa MP candidate. At that time I did not realise it. Now, I understood. I am against murder politics, and I have decided not to allow a murder accused to enter Parliament, she said. The APCC chief accused Jagan of burdening people with debts for giving him one chance as the Chief Minister. Asserting that the development of Andhra Pradesh is only possible with Congress at the helm of affairs, she said her father YSR was a true Congress leader. He strongly believed Congress is best for the country, and I too will strive to bring back Congress to power, the APCC chief said, and added once Congress comes to power at the Centre, AP will get Special Category Status and other assurances given at the time of bifurcation.

YS Sharmila from Kadapa in Congress list of 17 nominees

NEW DELHI : The Congress on Tuesday announced a fresh list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The prominent names in the list include Andhra Pradesh PCC chief Y S Sharmila from Kadapa, Mohammad Jawed and Tariq Anwar from Bihars Kishanganj and Katihar respectively. So far, the party has announced 231 candidates for the seven-phase elections beginning April 19. The latest list has eight candidates for Odisha, five for Andhra Pradesh, three for Bihar and one for West Bengal. In Katihar, veteran leader Tariq is pitted against JD(U) candidate Dulalchand Goswami. Besides Anwar and Jawed, the party fielded MLA Ajeet Sharma from Bhagalpur. The Congress has until now announced three of the nine allocated seats as part of the seat-sharing agreement with the grand alliance in Bihar. As per the understanding, the RJD will contest 26 seats, the Congress nine and the Left parties five. Sharmila is pitted against her cousin and sitting YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy in Kadapa. The party also fielded former Union minister MM Pallam Raju from Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada. Besides Sharmila and Raju, the party has fielded Gidugu Rudra Raju fom Rajahmundry, JD Saleem from Bapatla (SC) and PG Ramapullaiah Yadav from Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. I am contesting as a candidate from Kadapa. YSRs (YS Rajasekhar Reddy) daughter is contesting. This is not an easy decision for me as I know it will split my family, she told reporters in Idupulapaya in Kadapa district. The party named Munish Tamang as its candidate from West Bengals Darjeeling. The party has renominated its sitting MP from Koraput (ST) Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka. In Odisha, besides Ulaka, the party has fielded Sanjay Bhoi from Bargarh (ST), Janardan Dehury from Sundargarh (ST), Manoj Mishra from Bolangir, Draupadi Manjhi from Kalahandi, Bhujabal Majhi from Nabarangpur (ST), Amir Chand Nayak from Kandhamal, Rashmi Ranjan Patnaik from Berhampur. However, suspense over the high-profile seats of Amethi and Rae Bareli continues.

Pawan Kayan vows to develop Pithapuram assembly segment as model

Vijayawada : Jana Sena chief Pawan Kayan has vowed to develop Pithapuram Assembly segment as a model constituency. Addressing the fisherwomen at Uppada Kothapalli mandal on Tuesday, Pawan Kalyan said he would take the responsibility of developing the Assembly segment and would stand by the people there to solve all their problems. He asked them to treat him as their own family member. Pawan Kalyan was joined by Jana Sena Kakinada Lok Sabha segment nominee Thangella Uday Srinivas and other leaders. Pawan Kalyan intended to address the partys women supporters but he did not get the permission from the election authorities. He spoke to them on general issues and did not make any political statement as it would result in a violation of the poll code. Earlier, Pawan Kalyan visited the ancient Andhra Baptist Centenary Church at Pithapuram and read the Bible. The church elders offered special prayers on the occasion. He also visited Basheer Bibi Aulia Dargah at Ponnada village in U. Kothapalli mandal and offered special prayers.

Congress fields former Union HRD Minister Pallam Raju from Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh

He was thrice elected as Kakinada MP and CPI delegation extends support to him

Congress fields former Minister of State for Defence Pallam Raju from Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh

He was thrice elected as Kakinada MP and CPI delegation extends support to him

LS polls: APCC chief Sharmila to take on cousin Avinash Reddy in Kadapa Reddy in Kadapa

LS polls: APCC chief Sharmila to take on cousin Avinash Reddy in Kadapa Reddy in Kadapa Andhra Pradesh PCC chief YS Sharmila is pitted against her cousin and sitting YSRCP MP Y S Avinash Reddy in Kadapa Lok Sabha segment while former Union Ministers MM Pallam Raju and JD Seelam have been fielded from Kakinada and Bapatla constituencies respectively in the May 13 polls. As per a list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections released by Congress, including five from the state, Gidugu Rudra Raju will be contesting from Rajahmundry. PG Rampullaiah Yadav will be the party's candidate from Kurnool, according to the list. Announcing that she is fighting the Lok Sabha elections from Kadapa, Sharmila said this was not an easy decision as she was aware it would lead to a split in her family. ''I am contesting as a candidate from Kadapa. YSR's (Y S Rajasekhar Reddy) daughter is contesting. This is not an easy decision for me as I know that it will split my family,'' she said, addressing a press conference in Idupulupaya in Kadapa district after participating in a prayer meeting at her father's grave. She observed that her decision will also throw YSR's fans into confusion but had to take this decision due to some ''unavoidable circumstances''. Asserting she had ''no hatred'' towards her brother, YSRCP chief and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Sharmila said he was a changed man after becoming Chief Minister. The APCC president alleged Jagan Mohan Reddy ''encouraged murderous politics'' and said, ''He gave the ticket to contest from Kadapa LS seat to people who murdered Y S Vivekananda Reddy and I could not tolerate it.'' ''There is no punishment for people who committed the murder and culprits are freely roaming around evading law,'' she alleged. Vivekananda Reddy himself was a former Kadapa MP and younger brother of Rajasekhar Reddy and was killed on March 15, 2019 in the run-up to polls and the case relating to his murder continues to be unresolved. ''Despite evidence in the case, Jagan Mohan Reddy is protecting the accused persons using his political power and backing Avinash Reddy,'' she alleged. Further, she said her father had won 10 elections as a Congress leader and claimed he had dreamed of seeing Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister. And to fulfil that dream, Sharmila claimed that she has joined Congress and all are ready to work for the victory of the party. Congress party also announced the list of 114 candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls. She observed that the names of candidates for the remaining Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies will be declared in a few days. The Communist Party of India (CPI), Congress and CPI(M) are INDIA alliance partners in Andhra Pradesh. Elections to the 175-member Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled on May 13 and the counting of votes is slated for June 4.

Congress fields Sharmila against YS Avinash

Hyderabad: Congress has announced candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. The list includes 5 MP and 114 MLA candidates names from the state. Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President YS Sharmila Reddy will contest from Kadapa parliamentary constituency against her cousin and sitting MP YS Avinash Reddy of YSRCP. Meanwhile former APCC president Gidugu Rudraraju from Rajahmundry, Ex-union minister JD Seelam would contest from Bapatla, Pallam Raju from Kakinada and PG Rampullaiah from Kurnool Lok Sabha segments.

AP Congress chief Sharmila to contest from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila will contest from the Kadapa Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming general elections. Her name appeared in the partys 11th list approved by AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The other names in the state that appeared in this list include MM Pallam Raju-Kakinada, Gidugu Rudra Raju from Rajahmundry, JD Seelam-Bapatla Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Two Workers Killed in Empty Oil Tanker Explosion in Kakinada

Alluri Ravi Shankar, All India General secretary of Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Maha Sangh, says: We called for the strike of all oil tankers throughout India, starting zero zero hours on Tuesday. We have requested other private transport organisations also to support us and take part in the total strike on Wednesday.\ DC Image Alluri Ravi Shankar, All India General secretary of Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Maha Sangh, says: We called for the strike of all oil tankers throughout India, starting zero zero hours on Tuesday. We have requested other private transport organisations also to support us and take part in the total strike on Wednesday.\ DC Image Kakinada: Two men - Kocherla Prabhakar, 39, a lorry driver, and Boora Somaraju, 39, a welding worker, both from Kathipudi village in Santhanamparava mandal, died in an oil tanker explosion in Kakinada district on Monday. The incident occurred near Durgada village in Gollaprolu mandal. According to sub-inspector A. Balaji of Gollaprolu, the empty oil tanker, owned by G. Gangadhar, was undergoing welding repairs when a powerful blast ripped through it. The investigation suggests the cause might be residual oil igniting during the welding process. While the owner maintains the tanker was cleaned at a service centre, Inspector Balaji informed that a thorough inquiry is underway to determine the exact cause. The impact of the explosion threw both workers against an iron rod, inflicting fatal head injuries. Gollaprolu police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Blade Batches Get Ready to Assault Opposition: Pawan Kalyan

Kakinada: Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has made a sensational allegation that his political opponents are trying to disrupt his meetings by sending blade batches and making attempts to assault him and the other JS leaders. Pawan Kalyan, who briefly suspended his campaign and went to Hyderabad on Sunday due to viral fever, arrived in Pithapuram on Monday. In the morning, senior leader Mandali Buddha Prasad and Nimmaka Jayakrishna joined the party in the presence of Pawan Kalyan. The Jana Sena chief declared Prasads candidature for Avanigadda and Nimmayaka Jayakrishnas name for Palakonda. In the evening, some doctors, MPTCs and Sarpanches from the YSRC and other groups joined the Jana Sena in the presence of its chief. Pawan Kalyan said he would like to visit each house in the constituency, but he was unable to do so due to security reasons. Some persons carrying thin blades are mingling with the party cadres and trying to attack us, he said and asked the cadres to be alert and prevent such attacks. The JS chief said the leaders and cadres of the alliance parties should be mindful of the conspiracies of the opponents and remain safe. PK said, If the people of this constituency bless me and elect me with the blessing of Goddess Puruhuthika, Sripada Vallabha, God Dattatreya, Bangarupapa Dargah and the Baptist Church, I would be available to the people of the constituency to solve their problems. He called upon the youth to enter politics. The Jana Sena would build village, mandal, district and state-level leaders for the party, he said. Pawan Kalyan criticised the YSRC. He said theres a huge sound to Fan, the symbol of YSRC, but no air to it. The JS symbol Glass is very sharp. The alliance of Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and BJP would emerge victorious in the elections, he claimed.

Sharmila to Enter LS Fray in Kadapa, Congress Finalises Several Names

Anantapur: APCC chief Y.S. Sharmila will be the Congress candidate in Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency to take a dig at her cousin and sitting MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy of the YSRC. The party high command on Monday finalised several candidates for the 17 LS constituencies in the state. Congress sources said Sharmila is likely to announce the names of the LS candidates officially after paying tributes at the YSR Ghat at Idupulapaya in Kadapa district on Tuesday. As state party president, Y.S. Sharmila was fielded from her home turf Kadapa. This is also in view of the ongoing consequences including the five-year-long murder case of former MP, Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. Avinash Reddy is an accused in the sensational murder case and his father was in judicial custody following a confessional statement from the deceaseds driver Dastagiri, another accused. Vivekananda Reddys daughter Dr Sunitha is pursuing the pending case. It is learnt that former APCC chief Gidugu Rudraraju would contest the LS polls from Rajahmundry, senior leader JD Seelam from Bapatla and Pallam Raju from Kakinada. Two seats - Rajampet and Hindupur - were allotted to minority candidates. A decision on the other segments - Anantapur, Guntur, Vijawada, Amalapuram, Kurnool and Araku - were still pending due to ongoing discussions with the Communist parties that are allying with the Congress in AP. Sharmilas candidature from Kadapa gained wide publicity on Monday. Chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddys Pulivendula Assembly segment also forms part of the Kadapa LS constituency. Curiously, BJP leader Adinarayana Reddy was given the Jammalamadugu Assembly segment for contest this time while his brothers son Bhupesh Reddy was announced as the TD candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency. Adinarayana Reddy however expressed his willingness to contest the LS poll from Kadapa by leaving the Jammalamadugu Assembly seat to Bhupesh Reddy. Adinarayana reportedly expressed this interest following the fielding of Sharmila as the Congress candidate in Kadapa.

Andhra: Two die after empty oil tanker explodes

Hyderabad: Two persons died on the spot on Monday, April 1, after an empty oil tanker exploded due to excessive heat in Kakinada of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, police said. The deceased 38-year-old Kocherla Prabhakar and 39-year-old Boora Somaraju were performing welding work on the oil tanker which was brought to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Two workers killed in empty oil tanker blast in Kakinada district

They were doing welding work on the tanker when it exploded near Kathipudi village, says police

Aurobindo Pharma commissions four plants in Andhra Pradesh including Pen-G facility

Aurobindo Pharma commissions four plants in Andhra Pradesh including Pen-G facility Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said it has commissioned four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for Penicillin-G, 6-Amino Penicillanic Acid (6-APA), Injectable products and Granulation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Penicillin-G (Pen-G) facility, located in a SEZ at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, has a production capacity of 15,000 tonne per annum and also 1.8 lakh tonne of gulcose, while 6-Amino Penicillanic Acid plant has a capacity to produce 3,600 tonne annually, the drug maker said in a press release. The Rs 2,400 crore Pen-G plant is expected to start trial production in April and commercial production in a couple of months and the ramping up of the production will happen during the second quarter of the current fiscal, a senior official of the city-based drug maker had earlier said. The plant was approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/Drug Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the country. The injectable plant has the capacity to produce 285 millions of Vials/Ampoules annually and the Granulated products plant will produce 13,200 tonne annually, Aurobindo said.

Pawan Kalyan Cuts Short His Tour by Two Days at Pithapuram Due to Fever

Kakinada: Jana Sena Chief and film Star Pawan Kalyan cut short his visit by two days in Pithapuram of Kakinada istrict as he is suffering from throat infection and viral fever. He left for Hyderabad by helicopter on Sunday evening. He came to Pithapuram on Saturday and according to his schedule, he was to tour the constituency for four days. On Sunday morning, he visited the God Kukkuteswara Swamy, the Goddess Puruhoothika-one of the Shakti peethas- and Sripada Vallabha-the birth place and the first Avatar and offered special poojas. The priests in the temples blessed him. Later, speaking with the leaders and the cadres of Telugu Desam, Jana Sena and BJP, he urged them to defeat the ruling YSRC and strive hard to ensure the alliance wins power in the state. He expressed his confidence that the alliance will form the next government. PK gave a call to the leaders and the cadres to work hard for the victory of the candidates, fielded by the three party alliance. Together, with the help of the BJP, ``the misrule of the YSRC in the state can be ended and good governance ushered in in the state. He said that the single goal of the alliance is to defeat the YSRC in the elections; and to achieve the goal, the leaders and cadres should take 40 days Deeksha for the victory of the alliance candidates. When political parties form an alliance, there will be many conditions and resentment among the parties and its candidates. But, at present, the alliance parties are working for the single goal of defeating the YSRC, he claimed. PK said that the alliance has got the acceptance of 80 per cent of the leaders and the cadres in the respective parties. He was pained when the TD president Chandrababu Naidu went to jail, he said. He said that Telugu Desam is an established party with a well-defined structure and Jana Sena has its own strength. These are sufficient to defeat the YSRC, he said. The JS leader appreciated the strengths of TD leader S.V.S.N.Varma. He said that Varma sacrificed his seat for him and he would respect Varmas reputation. He said that the Kakinada alliance Lok Sabha candidate Tangella Uday Srinivas is most inspirational to the youths as he invested `10 lakh for his``Tea Time business and now he has expanded his services to Nepal also. Pawan Kalyan said that the Election Commission has issued restrictions that volunteers should not distribute pensions on April 1. He said that the alliance party leaders should cooperate with the government to reach the pensions to the houses of the pensioners without having any hurdles. Pawan Kalyan remarked that the YSRC candidate Ch.Sunil is a good person, but he chose the wrong party to contest in the elections. Meanwhile, tension prevailed at the hotel where Pawan Kalyan was staying at Pithapuram as his admirers thronged to the hotel. The police and the security personnel tried to prevent them from entering the hotel. Meanwhile, TD leader Varma came to them and said that Pawan Kalyan was suffering from fever and throat infection and urged the crowd to disperse.

Tiger Triumph 2024 Concludes: India-US Showcase Teamwork in Humanitarian Relief

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam bid farewell to Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 as the closing ceremony unfolded aboard the USS Somerset on Saturday. This bilateral tri-service exercise focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and underscored the strong strategic partnership between India and the United States. The exercise unfolded in two phases. The first, held from March 18 to 25 in Visakhapatnam harbor, fostered collaboration through pre-deployment discussions, specialist exchanges, friendly sports competitions, ship tours, and cultural events. Notably, personnel from both navies celebrated Holi together, showcasing India's vibrant culture. The second phase, at sea from March 26 to 30, saw intensive maritime drills followed by a simulated HADR operation. Troops landed at Kakinada to establish a joint command center, relief camp, and medical facility. Additionally, Indian and US Navy helicopters (UH-3H, CH-53, and MH-60R) conducted cross-deck operations off the coasts of Visakhapatnam and Kakinada. India deployed an impressive array of resources, including a landing platform dock, landing ship tanks with landing crafts and helicopters, a guided-missile frigate, and long-range maritime patrol aircraft. The Indian Army contributed an infantry battalion group with mechanized forces, while the Air Force provided a medium-lift aircraft, a transport helicopter, and a Rapid Action Medical Team (RAMT). The US task force mirrored India's efforts with a landing platform dock equipped with landing craft air cushions and helicopters, a destroyer, maritime reconnaissance and medium-lift aircraft, and US Marines. Special forces from all three Indian service branches participated alongside their US counterparts in joint operations throughout the exercise. This successful exercise signifies the growing cooperation between India and the US in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

India, US Undertake Joint Exercise As Part Of 'Tiger Triumph-24' In Andhra's Kakinada

India and the United States have conducted a bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise on Kakinada Beach, as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24'.

India, US Conduct Joint Humanitarian Exercise 'Tiger Triumph-24' in Andhra Pradesh

India and the United States have joined forces for a special training mission named 'Tiger Triumph-24' held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. This exercise aims to enhance their readiness and teamwork in dealing with disasters and providing humanitarian aid. During the exercise, teams from both countries worked together to practice landing on beaches and setting up facilities like field hospitals and camps for people affected by disasters. The goal is to improve how they coordinate during natural calamities. Various branches of the Indian armed forces, including the Navy, Army, and Air Force, participated alongside US Navy ships carrying troops from the US Marine Corps and Army. They used a variety of vehicles and aircraft to simulate rescue and relief efforts. Jennifer Larson, Consul General at the US Consulate General in Hyderabad, and other officials from both countries observed the exercise. Rear Admiral Joaquin J Martinez de Pinillos of the US emphasized the importance of such operations in building trust and preparedness for real crises. Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankar of the Indian Navy expressed confidence in the benefits of the exercise for both countries, stressing its role in improving their abilities to save lives during disasters. The 'Tiger Triumph 2024' exercise, which began on March 18 in Visakhapatnam, will run until March 31. It involves ships from both navies, including INS Jalashwa and USS Somerset, among others. Indian Navy Rescues Pakistani Crew, Apprehends Pirates: A Victory for Maritime Security Indian Air Force Explains Accidental BrahMos Missile Firing to Delhi High Court

India, US undertake joint exercise as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24' in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada

India, US undertake joint exercise as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24' in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada India and the United States have conducted a bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise on Kakinada Beach, as part of 'Tiger Triumph-24'. A press release from the US Consulate said the exercise done on Friday is aimed at enhancing readiness and cooperation between the two forces and is part of the ongoing partnership between India and the United States. Teams from the two countries cooperated to perform an amphibious landing and erected a field hospital and a camp for displaced persons as part of the exercise which anticipates the two countries cooperating after a natural disaster, it said. The exercise improved interoperability for conducting HADR operations and refined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable rapid and smooth coordination between the armed forces of both countries. Indian Navy ships with helicopters and landing craft, aircraft, Indian Army personnel and vehicles, Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Teams participated. The United States was represented by US Navy ships with embarked troops of the US Marine Corps and the US Army. Landing craft, hovercraft and helicopters from the US Navy provided support, the release said. The Humanitarian Assistance Exercise was witnessed by several officials from India and the USA including Jennifer Larson, Consul General, US Consulate General Hyderabad. ''The defence relationship between India and the United States has grown immensely during recent years. This is the third Tiger Triumph Exercise, but the current one is magnitude larger and more complex compared to the first two,'' said US Rear Admiral Joaquin J Martinez de Pinillos. He further said operations like Tiger Triumph build trust and confidence in the ability to work together and to respond as an integrated joint force to deal with real world crises. Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankar said, ''I am confident that both countries benefited from this exercise. Tiger Triumph 2024 has added value towards improving capabilities, capacities, processes, and procedures to save human lives and to undertake coordinated relief activities during HADR operations.'' The Tiger Triumph 2024 Exercise began in Visakhapatnam on March 18 and it will conclude on March 31. Amphibious transport ships - INS Jalashwa of the Indian Navy and the USS Somerset of the US Navy along with other vessels including the USS Halsey, the INS Airavat and the INS Kesari are participating in the Tiger Triumph Exercise, the release added.

Pithani Balakrishna Quits JS, To Join YSRC

Kakinada: Jana Sena Public Affairs Committee member Pithani Balakrishna has resigned from Jana Sena. He told the reporters at Mummidivaram that he had joined Jana Sena by believing JS chief and film star Pawan Kalyan. He gave him a ticket to the Mummidivaram assembly segment in the 2019 elections, but unfortunately he was defeated. However, he strengthened the party in the constituency. But in alliance, Mummidivaram constituency has been given to Telugu Desam. He appealed to Pawan Kalyan to give Ramachandrapuram constituency ticket as his Settibalija community people are in large numbers there and he would contest any of the constituency. But, Pawan Kalyan could not do justice. Balakrishna said that he would join YSRC and strive hard for the victory of that party.

Indian-US Armed Forces Demonstrate Joint Capabilities

Kakinada: An enthralling display of joint naval capabilities was presented by the Indian and US armed forces along the Kakinada Coast on Friday. The personnel got down by rope from helicopters to the shore and exhibited their war-related talents amid a blast of smoke bombs. Warships, helicopters, Land Crap Assault vessels etc were exhibited in the naval exercises amid the dazzling military exercise. The personnel of the Indian and the US forces conducted amphibious operations in Kakinada coast as part of the joint exercise named Tiger Triumph-2024. The amphibious warships of both the navies participated in the high action. Cross Deck Helicopter operations were also undertaken between the ships of the two navies off Kakinada. The seamless conduct of multifaceted coordinated operations demonstrated the excellence of the joint planning and execution, reaffirming a high degree of interoperability between the two armed forces. The US Navy was represented by Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez, vice commander of the US Seventh Fleet based in the sea off Japan. The Indian Navy was represented by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankar, the flag officer commanding of the Eastern Fleet based in Visakhapatnam. The Indian Army was represented by Major General Akhilesh Kumar, the General Officer Commanding of the 54 infantry Division based in Hyderabad. The US Marine CH-53 E Super Stallion made its maiden landing at the Naval Air Station INS Dega in Visakhapatnam. These heavy lift helicopters of the Marine Corps are operating from US Navy ships as part of the ongoing exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 in Kakinada. In consonance with Indian Navy and Air Force helicopters, they have undertaken various transportation and HADR missions, it was stated here. At a joint press conference held after the fleet exercise, the US- Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez, vice commander, US Navy, Indian Navys rear admiral Rajesh Dhankar and Indian Armys major general Akhilesh Kumar said the objective of Tiger Triumph-2024 was to enhance interoperability for conducting amphibious HADR operations in the event of a natural calamity, and refine sops to enable rapid and smooth coordination between the forces of both the nations. They said the service personnel from both countries have participated in training visits, subject matter expert exchanges, sports events and social interactions during the Harbour phase held from March 18 to 24. Troops subsequently embarked onboard ships for the sea fare off Kakinada, and undertook maritime Amphibious and HADR operations in accordance with injected situations as per the schedule of the exercise. Another important facet of this edition of the exercise was the STAFFEX, wherein personnel from both sides have refined their war-related abilities. Rear Admiral Rajesh Kumar said, Kakinada is the safest place for amphibious training and there exists a lot of logistic support here. In future, Kakinada will become a hub for amphibious training.

Operations like Tiger Triumph will build trust, confidence between India and USA, says US Navy Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez

The relationship between India and the US defence forces hasgrown immensely, and it was manifested during the joint amphibious exercise off Kakinada coast, he says

'Exercise Tiger Triumph': India, US Navy warships undertake operations in Kakinada

In the exercise, the integral craft onboard the ships were deployed to undertake various operations, according to an official statement. Additionally, Cross Deck helicopter operations were also undertaken between the ships of the Indian Navy and the US Navy off Kakinada.

Exercise Tiger Triumph: India, US Navy warships undertake operations in Kakinada

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3-party Alliances Agenda is to Defeat YSRC: Purandeswari

Kakinada : BJP state President D. Purandeswari has made it clear that she or her family members have no relation to the drugs caught in Visakhapatnam. Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district on Thursday she said a section of the people spread rumours linking the seized drugs with her family. There is no truth in it, she said. Earlier, she spoke along with the party elections co-incharge Siddhardnath Singh at the partys election management meeting. She said the three parties TD, BJP, and JS have come together to end to the destructive rule of the YSRC and pave the way for the re-construction of a new Andhra Pradesh. She called upon the people to vote for the BJP candidate in Anaparthi constituency. Purandeswari said that all development had come to a halt in AP during the past five years of the YSRC government while the rest of the country progressed under Prime Minister Narendra Modis rule. Therefore, it has become imperative for the three parties to forget all differences and mount a united attack on the YSRC, she said. In this endeavour, leaders of the three parties would identify ways of achieving coordination at the grassroots level and formulate joint action plans. It is usual that the cadres are disgusted when constituencies were allotted to their respective parties. The agenda of the three parties is to defeat the YSRC which threw the state into a debt trap. She said the BJP cadres should mingle with the cadres of the TD and JS and work hard to ensure the win of the alliance candidates in all the constituencies. If anybody criticises YSRC government, cases are booked against them, she said and called upon the voters to defeat the YSRC as it was trying to mortgage the state secretariat too. BJP election in-charge, Siddardhnath Singh, said that if the double engine government comes to power in AP, all problems would be sorted out. The Polavaram Project would be completed during the BJPs rule. Due to the efforts of the double engine government in Uttar Pradesh, 11 airports have come up.

India, US tri-services conduct joint exercise under Tiger Triumph 2024

NEW DELHI : In a major step towards military-to-military relations, India and the US have pitched their services towards exercising across multiple scenarios, including a strategic move to a simulated island country. Defence sources on Wednesday said an Indian Army contingent comprising a battalion group is taking part in the second edition of Tri-Services India-US amphibious exercise Ex Tiger Triumph 2024 along with Indian Navy and the IAF. The 14-day exercise began on March 18, and is being conducted in two phases the harbour phase at Vishakhapatnam followed by Sea Phase at Kakinada. The primary focus of the exercise is to enhance interoperability, strengthen bilateral relations, and refine capabilities in humanitarian aid and disaster relief and sub-conventional operations. The exercise has witnessed the amphibious capabilities of the Indian Army in conventional and sub-conventional scenarios. The Indian Army is represented by an integrated Battalion group with strength of 700 Army personnel, showcasing newly procured/inducted weapons and state-of-the-art technological infusions. The Indian Army contingent is represented by components from infantry, mechanized infantry, para special forces, artillery, engineers and other supporting arms besides assorted systems of multiple drones and anti-drone equipment. The harbour phase included communication checks to ensure seamless coordination between the participating forces. Personnel from both countries exchanged visits to each others ships, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. These interactions not only strengthened interpersonal bonds but also facilitated an exchange of best practices and operational techniques. The sea phase which commenced yesterday, involves strategic moves to a simulated island country, setting the stage for a series of complex operations. The first major operation will be a ship-to-shore move, demonstrating the precision and coordination required for amphibious operations. This involves troops to swiftly disembark and establish a secure perimeter, showcasing their professionalism and readiness for challenging environments. Establishing an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp will be a key focus of the exercise, reflecting the commitment of both forces to humanitarian assistance. The camp setup involves logistical challenges and coordination efforts, highlighting the importance of efficient planning and execution in disaster relief operations.

Vijayawada railway records highest-ever 3,975 freight revenue

A goods train wagon carrying 1,316 bags of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer was booked on November 10, 2014. (Representational Image | Pixabay) A goods train wagon carrying 1,316 bags of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer was booked on November 10, 2014. (Representational Image | Pixabay) Vijayawada: Vijayawada Railway Division (VRD) of South Central Railway has received Rs 3,975 crore in freight revenue this year as on Tuesday, the highest-ever since the divisions inception. Announcing this on Wednesday, Vijayawada divisional railway manager (DRM) Narendra A. Patil said the record earnings came with loading of 36.2 million tonnes freight from within divisions area. He said the previous best revenue had been Rs 3,968 crore during financial year 201819. Narendra Patil maintained that with monthly average freight earnings of VRD being Rs 331 crore, Vijayawada division is poised to surpass the 4,000 crore mark in freight earnings. He stated that the division is sprinting ahead towards another landmark of registering Rs 5,500 crore overall revenue for the first-time in its history. The DRM disclosed that Adani Krishnapatnam Port provides the highest revenue, followed by Kakinada Sea Port. Coal remains the top commodity transported across the division, followed by fertilisers. Narendra Patil pointed out that another bright spot is increase in shorter lead traffic as well as number of rakes dealt with at each and every location, thanks to efforts of local business development unit teams. He said Vijayawada division is currently focused on modernising 15 goods sheds at multiple locations with an estimated cost of 153 crore. It proposes to provide connectivity to three more ports Kakinada Gateway Port at Annavaram, Machilipatnam Port and Ramayapatnam Port. It will also develop a world class good shed terminal at Kakinada which, once commissioned, will prove to be game changer for Vijayawada division. The DRM congratulated senior divisional commercial manager Rambabu Vavilapalli, commercial and operating staff for achieving the record-breaking freight performance during the current financial year.

Indian Army's battalion group takes part in exercise 'Tiger Triumph'

A battalion group of over 700 Indian Army personnel is participating in the bilateral tri-service exercise 'Tiger Triumph-24' with the US on the Eastern Seaboard from March 18-31. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. The Indian Army contingent includes infantry, mechanised infantry, Para (Special Forces), artillery, engineers, and other supporting arms, showcasing new weapons and technologies. The exercise involves a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam and a sea phase at Kakinada, demonstrating amphibious capabilities and fostering mutual understanding between the forces.

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