Telangana CM, BRS leaders celebrate Vijayadashami with devotion
Hyderabad: On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with his family, visited Lord Anjaneya Swamy Temple in his native village of Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool district on Tuesday, October 20. He was given a grand welcome by the locals and public representatives, and a rally was held on his route 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 .
Former Kurnool MLAs Sons Body Reaches City From USA
Kiran, who was working as a software engineer in the US, was brought back to India with the support of members of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA).
Atha To Face Kodalus Sister For The Kurnool Mayors Post
The Kurnool mayoral election has taken an interesting turn: Reports
YSRC Demands Central Forces For Polls
YSRC leader Gorantla Madhav urged the Election Commission and Governor to deploy Central forces and suspend the Kurnool DIG, alleging police bias and intimidation of Opposition candidates.
YSRCP demands Central forces for polls
YSRCP has demanded that the Election Commission deploy Central Forces and suspend the Kurnool DIG to ensure fair and free elections, a release said. Speaking to the media here on Saturday, former MP Gorantla Madhav said the coalition government is misusing the police to intimidate YSRCP candidates, with the active participation of the police. The Central Election Commission and the Governor should intervene and press for Central Forces for election duty, as the Kurnool DIG has been acting in a biased manner, taking sides with the ruling Party, it alleged. He should be immediately suspended, without which there cannot be free and fair elections, he said. Incidents of attacks, intimidation and coercion took place at Dharmavaram, Kurnool, Punganur and other places, where Opposition Party candidates and supporters were attacked and intimidated, while the police have been functioning as ruling Party agents, it alleged. All erring officials should be removed from election duty, an...
Hyderabad likely to receive isolated rains over the weekend
Hyderabad: Some districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad, are likely to receive scattered rain over the weekend, starting Saturday, October 17. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, districts including Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Khammam, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Wanaparthy, Rangareddy, and Yadadri are likely to receive scattered and intense rains along with thunderstorms during the afternoon. Districts including Siddipet, Medak, Hanmakonda, 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 .
NDA partners in Andhra finalise seat-sharing for Urban Local Body polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 16 (IANS) Partners in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh have reached a seat sharing agreement for Urban Local Body elections. After several rounds of talks among leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party (JSP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the last four days, the allies finalised the seat sharing on Thursday night. Initially there was a deadlock in the talks between TDP and JSP but both the parties adopted a give and take approach to reach an understanding. The NDA partners finalised the seat sharing in line with the aspirations of their leaders and cadres at the field level. As per the agreement for the posts of mayor for 17 municipal corporations, the TDP will contest 11 posts, Jana Sena four and BJP two. The coalition also reached an understanding for the posts of chairpersons of municipalities/nagar panchayats. The TDP will field candidates for 78 posts while Jana Sena will contest in 21 places. Seven posts have been left for the BJP. As per the agreement for all Urban Local Bodies, TDP has been allotted 72.35 per cent of the posts. Jana Sena got a share of 20.33 per cent and BJP 7.32 per cent. If one ally gets the post of mayor/chairman, the other allies will be given the post of deputy mayor/vice-chairperson. The TDP will contest for the posts of mayors of Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Machilipatnam, Mangalgiri-Tadepalli, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Kurnool, Kadapa, Tirupati and Chittoor. Jana Sena has been allotted Srikakulam, Kakinada, Eluru and Vijayawada while BJP will field its candidates for mayors in Rajamahendravaram and Anantapuram. The seat adjustment was finalised after several round of talks among top leaders of the NDA partners during the last few days. Chief Minister and TDP National President N. Chandrababu Naidu, TDP state President Palla Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, state BJP President P.V. N. Madhav and other leaders participated in the talks. The seat-sharing in local body polls is largely in proportion to the respective strength of the three allies in the state Assembly. The NDA, headed by TDP, had stormed to power in 2024 with a landslide majority. The coalition bagged 164 seats in the 175-member Assembly. The TDP has 135 MLAs, while Jana Sena and BJP have 21 and eight seats, respectively. The State Election Commission has already announced the schedule for the elections to urban and rural local bodies. Polling for 100 urban local bodies is scheduled on October 28 while Gram Panchayats will go to polls in three phases in November-December. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified now for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway.
Major Fire Breaks Out at GV Mall in Kurnool
Two fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control. The front portion of the mall was gutted in the fire.
Rs 1.64 lakh crore paid to people in 3 years: Telangana Dy CM
Nagarkurnool:The Telangana government has transferred Rs 1,64,431 crore directly into peoples bank accounts through welfare schemes over the past three years, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Wednesday, October 14. He claimed no family had been left out of the Congress governments schemes and said he was ready to debate the figures with 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 .
Schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh announced
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 14 (IANS) Elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh will be held on October 28, while Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases in November-December. The State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the poll schedule for the Urban and Rural Local Bodies. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced that the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect. The announcement of the schedule came after the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department furnished the Gazette Notifications containing the particulars of reservations to the seats and offices in Urban Local Bodies to the State Election Commission, along with readiness for the conduct of the elections. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified yet for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/ Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway. Polling will be held for Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), Vizianagaram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapuram Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The Commission also announced that elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) will be held on November 3. The Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in 3 phases November 26, November 29 and December 2. The State Election Commission issued the notification for elections to 100 ULBs. The nominations will be accepted till October 18, while scrutiny of nominations will be undertaken on October 19. According to the schedule, October 21 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on October 28, while counting of votes will be taken up on October 30. For MPTC and ZPTC elections, the notification will be issued on October 19. Nominations will be received till October 23, while scrutiny of nominations will be taken up the next day. October 27 is the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on November 3, while results will be declared on November 5. Counting of votes for Gram Panchayats will be taken up immediately after completion of polling in all three phases.
Andhra SEC to announce local body polls schedule after gazette notifications
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 13 (IANS) The schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh will be announced after the departments concerned issue gazette notifications, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anil Chandra Punetha said on Tuesday. The SEC added that the poll schedule will be announced once the state government communicates its readiness for the elections. Punetha said the elections would be conducted in an effective manner. He assured all security measures in the sensitive and hyper sensitive areas. He held a meeting with representatives of 20 political parties here on Tuesday. He told media after the meeting that the political parties sought security for the contesting candidates. They also submitted various suggestions to the SEC, including timely issuance of caste certificates. The state government on Monday announced reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Backward Classes (BCs) and women for the posts of Mayors in 17 municipal corporations and chairpersons in 106 municipalities and nagar panchayats. The state government has earmarked one Mayoral seat for STs (Mangalagiri Tadepalli), two seats for SCs (Kurnool Women and Rajamahendravaram General), five seats for BCs (Kakinada Women, Machilipatnam Women, Eluru General, Anantapuram General, and Chittoor General). Five Mayoral seats have been reserved under Women (General) for Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Guntur, Kadapa, and the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Mayor seats in Tirupati, Vijayawada, Ongole, and Nellore remained unreserved. Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, P. Sampath Kumar, issued an official notification determining and finalising the ward-wise reservation of seats for STs, SCs, BCs and women across 13 major municipal corporations in the state. The state government has capped overall reservation for all categories at 50 per cent after the High Court struck down its order for 34 per cent reservation for BCs. The Supreme Court on October 9 dismissed its plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The apex court questioned the legal basis of the data relied upon by the state government to justify the enhanced BC quota, particularly the findings of a Unified Family Survey. On October 1, the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders providing 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local body elections, saying that the quota breached the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations. The High Court said that the aggregate reservation for all categories in local bodies should not exceed 50 per cent in accordance with the Supreme Court's guidelines. The court judgment came as a setback to the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government, as increasing BC reservation in local bodies from 20 per cent to 34 per cent was one of its key promises during the 2024 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had announced the enhanced quota on August 18, saying that BCs would get 34 per cent reservation in rural local bodies and 33.33 per cent in urban local bodies.
Police constable Ranga Swamy undertook a hazardous recovery operation in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district, entering the swift Tungabhadra river to retrieve an unidentified womans body. He carried the body on his shoulders across nearly a kilometre of rocky terrain to reach the riverbank after the dangerous conditions deterred others from attempting the recovery. Videos of his efforts later circulated on social media, drawing public praise.
Two Telangana dists honoured under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Hyderabad: Two districts in Telangana, Nagarkurnool and Narayanpet, have received national recognition for their work in agriculture-related services under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, presented the awards at an event held at the NASC Complex in New Delhi on Monday, October 12. Nagarkurnool 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 .
Onion Arrivals At Kurnool Market Fall Sharply As Prices Surge
Onion arrivals at Kurnool market have fallen below 40,000 quintals, down from 1.46 lakh last year, pushing prices to around 70 per kg.
Alur MLA Released From Kurnool Jail After 69 Days
Supporters gathered near the Kurnool court on Saturday after the release of the MLA and the other accused.
Kurnool: Gold Appraiser Arrested for Replacing Original Ornaments with Fake Gold
Police arrested gold appraiser Narava Suribabu for misappropriating gold jewellery pledged by customers for gold loans.
Kurnool: Software Engineer, Son of Former MLA, Dies in US
When Kiran did not answer their phone calls, his friends went to his apartment and found him dead. They immediately alerted the police and his family members.
When childhood feels unsafe: POCSO cases in A.P.s Rayalseema
Rayalaseemas POCSO cases reveal a troubling mix of vulnerability, silence and delayed intervention, even as police investigations become more technology-driven, reports K. Umashanker. Andhra Pradesh recorded a decline in cases in 2025, but Chittoor saw a rise while Anantapur and Kurnool recorded falls. With 5,408 cases pending in exclusive POCSO courts, forensic delays, staff shortages, stigma and fear continue to test the promise of speedy justice, while experts stress prevention, early reporting and stronger child-protection systems.
27-year-old man undergoes successful gynecomastia treatment at Kurnool KIMS
Following a clinical evaluation, doctors perform bilateral chest liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue and a right-sided subcutaneous mastectomy to remove the excess glandular tissue
Kurnool police recover 589 mobile phones
Handing over the mobile phones to their owners, SP urges the public not to panic if they lose their mobile phones or if it gets stolen
Kurnool: 36 Passengers Safe After Sleeper Bus Collides With Lorry
There were 36 passengers on board the bus at the time of the accident. No casualties were reported.
Kurnool to clean up legacy waste with ISWM, Waste-to-Energy plants
Inspecting the Gargeyapuram dumpyard, Swachh Andhra Corporation Chairman directed officials to complete the Integrated Solid Waste Management plant by the end of this month and ensure processing operations commence next month
He bought an SUV for Rs 13.69 lakh; gets Rs 10.99 lakh refund + interest over issues
The Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the car manufacturer and its dealer to refund the ex-showroom price of a diesel car to its owner after the vehicle was found to have developed recurring diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems. The Kurnool District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the car manufacturer and its dealer to pay the car owner Rs 10.99 lakh, which is the ex-showroom price of the vehicle.
56 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs launched in Kurnool and Anantapur
These were part of the 267 Ayushman Arogya Mandirams (Health and Wellness centres) inaugurated by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav from Janardhanapuram in Krishna district
Awareness programme on IPR and entrepreneurship held at St. Josephs Degree College in Kurnool
APPCB Chairman calls for local hiring, strong pollution control measures at industries in Kurnool
Inspects pollution control measures and other aspects at Reliance Consumer Products Limited plant and Jai Raj Ispat Limited industry in the district
Telangana ACB Nabs Senior Accountant in Nagarkurnool
The bribe was demanded for processing the complainant's medical leave and related bills and allowances
Two Dead After RTC Bus, Bolero Collide in Nallamala Forest
Two people, identified as Nitin, a native of Gadwal district in Telangana, and Devendranath Goud of Kurnool, sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Kurnool: Private Travels Bus Overturns, Driver Seriously Injured
According to preliminary information, the bus was carrying 22 passengers when the accident occurred.
Naidu govt abandoned drought-hit farmers of Rayalaseema: YSRCP
Digital Desk | Tadepalli, Oct 2 (IANS) Former minister Kurasala Kannababu and YSRCP State General Secretary Gadikota Srikanth Reddy on Friday alleged that the coalition government had abandoned drought-hit farmers in Rayalaseema while spending heavily on publicity under the banner of Rising Rayalaseema and the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore horticulture hub. Kannababu alleged that the government delayed the declaration of drought despite conditions becoming severe much earlier and described the Madanapalle horticulture programme as another event-management exercise. He said the 2026-27 Budget allocated only Rs 1,123 crore to the Horticulture Department and just Rs 200 crore for the proposed hub. He also claimed that there was no clarity on private investors, the proposed Rs 60,000 crore private investment or the claimed World Bank funding. Kannababu compared the announcement with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus earlier publicity surrounding projects such as Hyperloop, bullet trains, seaplanes, Airbus, Lockheed, Alibaba data centres and other proposals that, according to him, failed to materialise. He said Rayalaseema was facing severe drought, with 186 of the 388 drought-declared mandals located in the region and 159 of the 283 severely drought-affected mandals also situated there. According to Kannababu, rainfall deficits between June and September stood at 63.1 per cent in Annamayya district, 56.6 per cent in Sri Sathya Sai district, 47.3 per cent in Chittoor district, 46 per cent in YSR Kadapa district, 42 per cent in Kurnool district and 42.2 per cent in Nandyal district. He alleged that nearly seven lakh borewells had dried up by August, while mango and citrus orchards were withering and farmers were relying on tankers to save plantations. Srikanth Reddy alleged that the government had no contingency plan despite severe rainfall deficits and widespread crop distress. He claimed that tomato prices had fallen to Rs 30-Rs 40 per 15-kg box, while chilli, onion, banana, citrus and mango growers were also struggling due to non-remunerative prices. He alleged that farmers were drilling borewells up to 800 feet without finding water and that crop insurance, input subsidy and fodder support had been neglected. The YSRCP leaders demanded an immediate reassessment of drought-hit mandals, rescheduling of crop loans, restoration of free crop insurance, input subsidy, fodder support, compensation of Rs 25,000 per acre for damaged crops and Rs 15,000 per acre for unsown land. They said the government should stop publicity-driven events and immediately announce a comprehensive drought-relief programme for Rayalaseema farmers. Meanwhile, former minister Sake Sailajanath accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of misleading Rayalaseema farmers over the proposed Horticulture Hub. He alleged that crops were drying up while the government was engaged in celebrations and claimed that the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Horticulture Hub had no budgetary allocation. Sailajanath further alleged that the project could result in the transfer of farmers land to corporate entities and reduce farmers to labourers on their own land.
Man held for Hyderabad temple theft, Rs 1.65L assets recovered
Hyderabad: A 38-year-old man was arrested on Friday, October 2, for stealing property worth Rs 1.65 lakh from a temple in Hyderabad on October 1. According to the Amangal police, the accused was identified as Peddamukkala Eshwar, a native of Nagarkurnool district. He had allegedly committed thefts at the Hanuman and Peddamma temples near Vittayipally 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 .
Junna Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd & Chain Labs India Pvt. Ltd Partner with Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation to Set Up Centralised Community Kitchens at Nagar Kurnool and Vikarabad.
3-Crore Property Destroyed In Cloth Store Fire In Alur
A major fire at a cloth store in Alur, Kurnool district, destroyed garments and property worth an estimated 3 crore.
Kurnool GGH Gets Advanced Manometry Equipment
The advanced equipment will help doctors accurately diagnose disorders of the food pipe, including swallowing difficulties and other oesophageal problems.
Minister seeks public cooperation to keep Kurnool clean
Hyderabad: Crop Stress Reports Emerge as Rabi Season Set to Pose Tough Challenge
Reports of severe crop stress have come in from several mandals in Nalgonda, Suryapet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Narayanpet districts.
Govt. plans to develop Kurnool into a sports hub, says Bharath
Inaugurating a football ground, Minister affirms his commitment to the development of sports in the city
Kurnool aiming to become major horticulture hub, says Collector
Flagging off a tractor rally, A. Siri says State government striving to undertake development activities worth 1 lakh crore across the State as part of the Global Horticulture Hub Rayalaseema Rising programme
Nod For Machilipatnam-Kurnool Tri-Weekly Train
Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada, covering 499 km and improving connectivity across Andhra Pradesh.
BRS working president KTR Rama Rao on Monday met with farmers who are allegedly losing land for the Bullet Train Project in Bahadurpally, Shamshabad. Speaking at the event, he promised the farmers that when the party returns to power, their pattas (land titles) will be returned. KTR said, We have no objection to the bullet train; it will come when it's supposed to, but we won't stay quiet about the real estate scam being done in its name. I give you a firm promise on behalf of our party: after a year and a half, KCR will return with your blessings and will give you your pattas, and after holding a meeting with all our farmer brothers, Karthik Reddy will give you your pattas as your MLA. Karthik Reddy went to the High Court to bring you justice, and through his efforts, you will get your pattas back. Earlier on Sunday, KTR inspected dried-up crops along with local farmers on the outskirts of Deshitikyal village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. KTR interacted with farmers and t...
Indian Railways approves tri-weekly train between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City
Indian Railways approves new tri-weekly train Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City
New Train to Provide Direct Rail Connectivity to Gudivada, Vinukonda, Nandyal and Other Key Stations in Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu School Bus Overturns Near Jogulamba Gadwal, All Students Safe
In a major relief, all 37 students escaped unhurt in the incident. Following the accident, the students were shifted to a Kurnool RTC bus to continue their journey.
Kurnool To Add 60,000 Hectares Under Horticulture, Says Collector
Collector Siri outlines focus on irrigation, climate-resilient crops and market infrastructure
Kurnool Eye Hospital Gets OCT Machine
The machine was installed at a cost of 28.50 lakh with funds provided under the Chief Ministers Development Scheme (CDS).
Measures are being taken to develop a comprehensive aviation ecosystem rather than focusing solely on infrastructure, he says after inaugurating the Orient Flights Aviation Academy at the Kurnool Airport
Tourism department organises nature walk in Kurnool
District officials, Forest department staff, Tourism department officials and students participate in the approximately 3-km walk organised as part of World Tourism Day celebrations
New bus stands to come up at 13 locations across Telangana
Hyderabad: Thirteen places across the state will soon get bus stands, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) said in a statement. Nagarkurnool, Regonda, Huzurnagar, Kodad, Kodangal, Kosgi, Maddur, Kesamudram, Husnabad, Mulugu, Madhira, Nalgonda, and Kothagudem will get new bus stands equipped with shopping complexes, food courts, waiting halls and entertainment zones. Construction has already 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 .
Minister thanks officials for smooth Ganesh idol immersion despite water shortage in Kurnool
Solar Pump Sets Synchronised In Nagarkurnool Village
The pump sets installed in the fields of farmers were tested using two earthing methods local earthing and distribution transformer (DTR) neutral earthing.
Torrential downpours damage 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 24 (IANS) Heavy rains under the impact of Deep Depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh, State Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said on Thursday. With heavy rain continuing to lash coastal Andhra even after Deep Depression crossed the coast late on Wednesday night, the Minister for Roads and Buildings (R&B) directed the R&B Department officials to remain on high alert. After a review meeting with officials, he said that due to incessant rains, 613 km of R&B roads across the state have sustained damage as of 7 a.m. on Thursday. Srikakulam district accounted for the highest infrastructure damage, with 356 km of roads getting affected. The Deep Depression caused significant road damage in the districts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Nandyal. Across the state, roads were washed away at four locations due to the formation of deep craters. Cross-drainage (CD) works were damaged at 78 locations, and the restoration work has already been undertaken at 37 of these sites, said the minister. According to the minister, trees fell on roads at 11 locations and have been completely cleared to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. Heavy rains caused traffic disruptions at 23 locations, he said, adding that the traffic congestion was successfully cleared at 14 of these spots. It is estimated that approximately Rs 26.95 crore is required for temporary repairs and Rs 224.73 crore for permanent restoration of the rain-damaged roads. The R&B Department has established 78 control rooms across the state and appointed nodal officers. We are continuously assessing ground-level conditions by holding 36 joint coordination meetings with departments affiliated with the R&B wing. We have set up toll-free services in major corporations to provide round-the-clock assistance, Janardhan Reddy said. The department identified 614 locations across the state as vulnerable or accident-prone areas. The department has kept 550 JCBs and 596 power saws ready to clear obstructions such as fallen trees and landslides on roads. The minister said personnel and necessary equipment were kept ready for emergency relief operations.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears four new Police Commissionerates
They will be headquartered in Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati and Kurnool; it also gives the green signal for several power sector proposals, revised administrative sanctions totalling 463.55 crore for works under HNSS project, and SMI Policy that aims to identify, verify and empanel credible influencers to disseminate information on government schemes
Ganesh immersion concludes peacefully in Kurnool
Over 2,100 idols immersed at three different locations; police say devotees brought large Ganesh idols in procession to Handri-Neeva despite heavy rainfall
AP Cabinet Approves New Police Commissionerates in 4 Cities
Among the major decisions taken today, the AP Cabinet approved the setting up of new police commissionerates in four locations - Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati, and Kurnool.
Farm Labourer Finds Diamond Worth Rs.3 Lakh In Kurnool
The areas around Tuggali, Jonnagiri, Pagidirai and Marella are known for diamonds being found in the soil, particularly after the first rains.
Ganesh Immersion Procession Held in Kurnool
Devotees, cultural troupes and officials take part in festive procession
Festive spirit, grand processions mark Ganesh idol immersion in Kurnool
The immersion of nearly 1,500 idols of various sizes and shapes continued till late at the Vinayak Ghat on K-C Canal, the HNSS canal near Nannur tollgate, and Ulindakonda
Malkajgiri Police to Question Ex-Havildar in Bollarum Army Weapons Theft Case
A local court here granted 10-day custody of Mallesh. Mallesh (37) hailing from Jangam Reddy Pally at Amrabad in Nagar Kurnool district was arrested on September 11
Minister lays stone for renovation works at Mahammadiya Waqf Complex in Kurnool
Kurnool prepares three sites for Ganesh idol immersion on September 22
A total of 15 cranes deployed to facilitate smooth and safe immersion, while seven cranes are deployed at the K-C Canal Vinayaka Ghat, six are stationed near the Nannur Toll Gate, and two at Ullindakonda
Police to deploy nearly 2,000 personnel for Ganesh immersion ceremony in Kurnool
Superintendent of Police says that nearly 1,500 Ganesh idols are likely to be immersed and traffic restrictions have been imposed in the city on September 22; urges festival organisers to ensure immersion is conducted peacefully
Bharath honours students from Rajaka community, assures financial aid for education
Presenting the awards, Industries Minister announces that financial assistance of 2,000 per student will be provided by the TGV Group to students from Kurnool constituency
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to mitigate impact of El Nio in Andhra Pradesh
Observing that Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantapur districts are the worst hit, the Chief Minister calls for short and medium-term plans to tackle the situation; he also directs officials to keep the prices of rice, onion, palm oil and red gram under control
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to mitigate impact of El Nio in Andhra Pradesh
Observing that Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantapur districts are the worst hit, the Chief Minister calls for short and medium-term plans to tackle the situation; he also directs officials to keep the prices of rice, onion, palm oil and red gram under control
IMD forecasts heavy rains for few district of Telangana
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in a few districts of Telangana over the next three days under the impact of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The IMD bulletin said that heavy rain is likely at isolated places in a few districts on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds reaching 40 to 50 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places in a few districts of the state on these three days. According to the Meteorological Centre, Hyderabad, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at isolated places over a few districts of Telangana on Sunday. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at a few places over many districts of the state on Monday and Tuesday. The low-pressure area over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards and lay centred over east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, the weather bulletin read. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression over east-central Bay of Bengal on Monday (September 21), and further intensify into a deep depression over west-central Bay of Bengal by Tuesday. Continuing its west-northwestward movement, it is likely to reach west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts by the morning of Wednesday. The IMD also said that an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal at 0.9 km above mean sea level. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Mancherial, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Jangaon districts of Telangana on September 24. Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and squally winds(50-60 kmph) very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts. During the last 24 hours that ended at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, Kollapur in Nagarkurnool district received the highest rainfall of 13.9 cm. According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, Eturanagaram in Mulugu recorded a rainfall of 10.4 cm.
Kurnool: Lokayukta Orders Action, Recovery in Three Cases
The Lokayukta examined the registration of prohibited land in survey number 22/3 of Krishnapuram revenue village in violation of Section 22-A provisions.
Kurnool prepares two sites for Ganesh idol immersion
According to Industries and Commerce Minister and Kurnool MLA T.G. Bharath Gupta, necessary arrangements are being made to conduct the Ganesh idols immersion at the Vinayaka Ghat on the K-C Canal and the Handri-Neeva site near the Nannur toll gate
Kurnool: Woman Dies During Ganesh Immersion Celebrations
Shivamma danced to the DJ music for some time during the Ganesh immersion celebrations before leaving for home, saying that she was experiencing severe stomach pain.
TGSRTC to modernise 13 bus stations across Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Wednesday, September 16, announced that 13 modern bus stations will be developed in the state. Bus stations at Nagarkurnool, Regonda, Huzurnagar, Kodad, Kodangal, Kosgi, Maddur, Kesamudram, Husnabad, Mulugu, Madhira, Nalgonda and Kothagudem have been identified for modification. According to the TGSRTC, the modern bus stations would be 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 .
Kurnool all set for Ganesh idol immersion amid water shortages, says Bharath
Inspecting the arrangements, the Industries Minister directs officials to make necessary arrangements for availability of water, security, and infrastructure
Police to grill ex-soldier in Secunderabad armoury heist case
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 13 (IANS) A court in Telangana's Secunderabad has sent former army NCO Upputholla Mallesh to police custody for seven days in connection with the theft of firearms and ammunition from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment's armoury in Bolarum. Police will take the accused into custody on Monday for further interrogation in the sensational case, sources said on Sunday. The investigators will grill Mallesh further on the basis of information provided by him during the preliminary questioning after his arrest. Mallesh, 37, had allegedly committed the theft on the intervening night of August 30 and 31. The police had announced the arrest of Mallesh on September 11. The same day, he was sent to judicial custody for 14 days and lodged at Chanchalguda Central Prison. Telangana Police will also share details to be gathered during the questioning with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Army authorities for further investigation. Telangana Director General of Police C. V. Anand had stated at the press conference on Friday that prima facie, Mallesh acted alone in committing the offence. He, however, had said that police were continuing the investigation into the possible role of others. During police custody, investigators are likely to elicit information from Mallesh if he was helped by anyone in committing the offence and if he handed over weapons to others for hiding. The DGP had announced that the entire cache of arms and ammunition stolen from Kote & Magazine of 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment was recovered. Bollarum police, along with Hyderabad Task Force and SOT Malkajgiri Commissionerate, had arrested Mallesh in a joint operation. The intention behind the theft preliminarily appears to be disgruntlement out of early retirement from service, the DGP had said. Hailing from Nagarkurnool district, Mallesh joined the Indian Army in 2010 and worked for 16 years before retirement from service on June 30, 2026, on the grounds of indiscipline and poor health. After thorough investigation, police had zeroed in on Mallesh, a native of Jangareddypalle village of Nagarkurnool district who was staying with family at Balajinagar in Secunderabad Cantonment. His movements since August 27 and on the day of the offence were suspicious and did not match what he was saying. Investigations revealed that on August 27, 28 and 29, he had gone to the area on a recce of the arms depository. On the night of August 30, he broke the lock of the arms and ammunition stores and carried the stolen cache on his bike and later transported the same in his car to Nagarkurnool district, where he hid it near his house. The stolen arms and ammunition included four AK-203 assault rifles along with five magazines, an INSAS rifle with three magazines, six 9 mm pistols along with 12 magazines, one civil 6.35-bore pistol along with a magazine, one passive night-vision binocular, 1,156 rounds of ammunition of 9mm pistol, 720 rounds of AK-203 ammunition, 11 ball, 5 tracer and 20 blank rounds of 5.56 mm INSAS ammunition.
Two die of lightning as heavy rain lashes parts of Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 13 (IANS) Two people died of lightning in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu district as heavy rains lashed parts of the state since Saturday night under the impact of a low-pressure area, officials said. Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Narsraopet in Palnadu district. One person each in Petlurivaripalem and Lakshmipuram villages died after hearing the frightening noise of the thunderstorm. The deceased were identified as Nagamma (63) and Mekala Venkayamma (60). Both suspected to have died of cardiac arrest. Heavy rains were lashing Visakhapatnam and Gajuwaka areas. Parts of East Godavari district also received heavy rains. Bus stand at Nidadavole was inundated, causing inconvenience to commuters. According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, a low-pressure area is centred over the Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh regions. The APSDMA said in a bulletin on Sunday morning that it is likely to move in a west-northwest direction over the next 24 hours and is expected to cause moderate to heavy rains in isolated parts of the state. Gusty winds with a speed of 40-60 kmph are likely along the North Andhra coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. Rain accompanied by lightning is likely in some areas of Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Nandyal, and Kurnool districts. APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has advised people not to stand under trees or hoardings during lightning and gusty winds. He also urged them not to attempt to cross overflowing streams or canals, State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha has advised people and officials to remain on alert in view of the rain forecast. She said people should avoid crossing overflowing streams or canals. She also asked officials to prohibit movement of vehicles in the vulnerable areas. The Home Minister directed police and revenue department officials to remain accessible in affected areas. The rains, under the impact of a low-pressure area, however, provided some relief to people from the heat. The state has recorded nearly 60 per cent less rainfall deficit this year. Heat has gripped much of the state, with day temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius at many places. According to Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Information and Management System (APWRIMS), from January 1 to September 9, the state received 236.51 mm of rain against a normal of 578.58 mm, a shortfall of 59.12 per cent.
1,053 Jobs On Offer At Kurnool Job Mela
harath urged unemployed youth from Kurnool city and other parts of the district to attend the recruitment drive with their educational certificates and make use of the opportunity.
National Lok Adalat settles 30,577 cases in Nellore district
The district ranks fourth in the number of cases disposed of in Andhra Pradesh, following Krishna, Kadapa and Kurnool districts
National Lok Adalat settles 30,577 cases in Nellore district
The district ranks fourth in the number of cases disposed of in Andhra Pradesh, following Krishna, Kadapa and Kurnool districts
Protests erupt over abrupt closure of Kurnool Outdoor Stadium
Gym users who gathered at the venue in large numbers allege that the facility was being closed on the orders of the District Sports Development Officer, raise slogans demanding that Minister Bharath Gupta intervene and resolve the issue
Army Armoury Breach: Retired Havaldar Stole AK-203 Rifles, INSAS Guns & Thousands Of Rounds | Watch
A shocking security breach has been reported at the 20 Madras Regiment armoury in Bolarum, Telangana. A retired Army Havaldar, identified as 37-year-old Upputholla Mallesh alias Raju, allegedly stole AK-203 and INSAS rifles, pistols, night-vision equipment and thousands of ammunition rounds. Investigators suspect an insider role and say the weapons were transported across districts towards Nagar Kurnool. Telangana Police analysed around 8.5 lakh mobile numbers and questioned personnel with armoury access. A multi-agency probe involving Telangana Police, Task Force, SOT and Military Intelligence led to recovery of the stolen cache.
Police crack Secunderabad armoury heist, recover weapons; retired Army officer among four in custody
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the Madras Regiment arms theft case, Telangana Police have recovered the stolen arms and ammunition and taken into custody four suspects including a retired Army officer. A joint team of Telangana Counter Intelligence Cell, Hyderabad Task Force and Malkajgiri Police cracked the case after an 11-day hunt. The theft, reported on August 31, involved 12 firearms, 21 magazines, night-vision equipment and over 1,900 rounds of ammunition from the regiments facility at Bollaram in Secunderabad Cantonment. According to police, those taken into custody include a retired Army officer who is suspected of plotting the theft over a grudge against a former Commanding Officer. The investigators were questioning the suspects about their roles in stealing, transporting and concealing the weapons. The stolen weapons and ammunition were recovered from Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. It was immediately not clear if the entire cache of stolen arms has been recovered. Army officials were verifying the firearms, ammunition and other recovered articles against the armourys inventory. Details of the case are likely to be announced by the authorities later. Twelve firearms, including four AK-203 assault rifles, an INSAS rifle, six 9 mm pistols and a civilian 6.35-bore pistol, were reported missing from the Madras Regiment premises at Bollarum. A passive night-vision binocular, 21 magazines and more than 1,800 rounds of ammunition were also reportedly missing from the Army establishment. The theft came to light on the morning of August 31, when Army personnel opened the Kote and Battalion Magazine, where weapons and ammunition were stored. They found that the locks of the premises and the boxes containing the weapons, control stores and ammunition had been broken. A First Information Report registered with Bollarum Police Station of Malkajgiri Commissionerate stated that the weapons and ammunition had last been physically accounted for at about 6 p.m. on August 30, before the Kote and Battalion Magazine were closed. A case was registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Army officials had ordered an internal enquiry and questioned guard-duty personnel who were on duty when the weapons went missing. Military Intelligence also investigated the case in coordination with the police.
Kurnool: Mild Earthquake Tremors Cause Brief Panic
Authorities urged people not to panic and advised residents to remain calm and follow safety precautions in case of any further tremors.
Two new garbage transfer stations set up in Kurnool
Visiting the new garbage transfer stations, KMC Commissioner says the initiative will help the Kurnool Municipal Corporation to effectively manage sanitation and achieve its goal of 100% door-to-door collection of garbage
Jagan reiterates demand for Lokeshs resignation, CBI probe into DSC 'irregularities'
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 10 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday reiterated the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh and a CBI probe into the DSC 2025, saying it is laden with unprecedented 'irregularities' and jobs were given away on a platter to candidates who did not even write the exams. Addressing a press conference at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, he questioned the silence of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh on the questions raised by the opposition regarding the DSC recruitment process. He claimed that irregularities in the recruitment of teachers through DSC 2025 were emerging one after another. Jagan accused the government of deliberately weakening the DSC scam investigation. He asked why Chandrababu Naidu was trying to protect his son and alleged that the government was playing with the lives and futures of unemployed youth. Why were the preparation and supervision of DSC examination papers placed in the hands of a single individual, and why did the government introduce GO No. 4 and GO No. 47? Why were the GOs changed after the recruitment process was complete? he asked. YS Jagan wanted to know how 372 posts under the sports quota were filled without conducting an examination. GO No. 4 and GO No. 47 opened the gates for irregularities, while GO Nos. 23, 25, and 56 were brought in later to close those gates after the work was completed. The former Chief Minister highlighted how jobs were given away, throwing caution to the wind and violating all set norms, and since the DSC was exposed, the coalition government has stalled the APPSC exams, which they planned to recruit in the same modus operandi. Jobs were given to candidates based on participation certificates for tournaments which never took place, he said. Terming the DSC as a gem in the list of scams of Chandrababu, Jagan said, Many skeletons are tumbling out with every passing day from the DSC 2025 cupboard. YS Jagan said that while CM Naidu has been trying hard to cover up the issue to shield his son, officials were running out of words to defend the allegations and their version that the verification was done seven times before giving the jobs stands out as a joke. He accused CM Naidu and his son Lokesh of misleading the legislature only as a cover-up bid. Giving case-by-case details, he explained how jobs were given without writing any exam under the sports quota. According to him, 39 jobs were given in the sports quota; some of them have provided certificates that they participated in a tournament that never took place in Khammam, which was categorically stated by the Judo Association of Telangana, while the fake certificates were given by AP Judo Association, of which the co-brother of Lokesh Bharath is the president. The same malpractice was carried out in Softball, and Kuna Ravi Kumar happens to be its head, he said. One Yogeshwara Rao and his sister were given jobs under sports quota as a family pack on the basis that they won medals in the Kho-Kho Championship held at Nalgonda, but the irony remains that such a competition was never held, as was categorically told by the Telangana Kho-Kho Association. One Basaweshwar Rao claimed that he participated in the 49th Senior Kho-Kho Championship held at Gudivada and was given a participation certificate. Though it was a fake certificate, officials did not take any action, he said. The YSRCP chief mentioned that one Prabhakar of Kurnool district was given a job without writing TET and, as per his reservation quota, he should be getting 75 marks, but he acquired 65 and could get the job. Officials defended the case by stating that he had written the exam multiple times and they had taken the highest mark, but the category was jumbled up. There is a similar mix-up in the case of one Rasool in Kadapa district. He stated that the scam began with giving the responsibility of preparing the question bank and also conduct of exam to the same person, and the leakage came out with the outsourcing person getting access to the paper and getting first rank and his name being deleted from the merit list. Though there was audio-video evidence that the jobs were on the offer, the case was not pursued in the manner it should have been done. The entire exercise has a telling effect on youth who were working hard to write the competitive exams, and cockroaches would emerge with such indifference on the part of the government, he added.
Driver Burnt Alive as Lorry Catches Fire in Mahbubnagar
The incident occurred when the lorry, loaded with goats, was heading towards Kurnool and rammed into a signboard on the national highway
Kurnool authorities approve immersion of Ganesh idols at Handri-Neeva canal amid water shortage
Following the impact of El Nino, the water levels in K-C canal had come down drastically, forcing authorities to announce that the immersion could not take place there, as priority is given to the storage of drinking water; Bharath says officials have assured that all necessary arrangements will be made to facilitate the immersion of large idols as well
Dry Spell Leaves Rain-Fed Crops Devastated In Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa
A prolonged dry spell has devastated rain-fed crops across nearly 95,000 hectares in Kurnool, Nandyal and Kadapa, leaving thousands of farmers facing losses.
Onion prices soar 20 a kg in Andhra Pradesh amid supply crunch
Daily arrivals halve to 2,500 tonnes against a 5,000-tonne requirement as Kurnool farmers abandon crop over monsoon deficit; traders turn to Maharashtra supplies as Karnataka also faces shortages
High Heat: Mercury Levels Touch 38.7 Degrees In Anantapur
The Anantapur Urban weather point recorded 37.7 degrees and most of the areas in Anantapur, Kurnool and Kadapa touched 37 degrees: Reports
Follow Guidelines For Peaceful Ganesh Festivities: SP
Kurnool SP S. Vikrant Patil urged Ganesh festival organisers to follow safety, traffic and noise norms for peaceful celebrations and idol immersion.
Andhra Congress chief Sharmila announces daughter Anjilis marriage to U.S.-based doctor
The groom is the son of Somala Subba Reddy and Somala Padma Reddy, and his family hails from Kurnool district and has settled in the United States
