Doctor, techie among 9 held as Hyderabad police bust drug racket
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police on Friday cracked down on a city-based drug network, arresting nine individuals that included a practicing surgeon, an IT recruiter, and a sex worker. The breakthrough came after a raid at a flat in Chilkalguda, where police apprehended Ramakanth alias Kiran (44), a native of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. According to officials, Ramakanth 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 .
Naidu Favours CBI Probe into Sugali Preethi Case
Sugali Preethi had died under mysterious circumstances on August 18, 2017. Her body was found hanging from a ceiling fan at the hostel of a school in Kurnool. The case attracted widespread attention across the state.
36-Year-Old Man Kills His 3 Children, Dies By Suicide in Telangana: Cops
A 36-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh allegedly killed his three children and later died by suicide in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana, police said on Thursday.
Kurnool bids adieu to Lord Ganesh
Father kills his three children before ending life in Nagarkurnool
Kurnool Police Announce Safety, Traffic Norms for Ganesh Immersion
The SP disclosed that apart from police personnel, they are deploying modern technology, including drone cameras, CCTVs and video recording systems, to continuously monitor the situation in various parts of the city. Bomb disposal and dog squads will be deployed to conduct checks in sensitive areas.
Arrangements in place for Ganesh immersion in Kurnool
Nearly 730 small and big idols would be immersed at Vinayak Ghat in the city on September 4
Trader booked for selling fertilisers at higher price in Kurnool district
Police inspect Sri Lakshmi fertiliser shop in Jain Doddi and verify stocks and bill books, which throw light that the owner has been selling fertilisers at more than the MRP
Leaders Hold Rally Demanding the Creation of New District
Groups say distance from Kurnool denies timely govt services
Collector Sets Sept. 30 Deadline For Kurnool Road Works
During an inspection on Tuesday, the collector reviewed projects at Silver Jubilee College, Vignan Mandir, Bangarupet, Municipal Office, Sunkesula Road, and other areas.
AprilJuly 2025 air travel up 4 per cent, South leads with over 10 per cent growth
NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic during the four-month period from April to July 2025 recorded a 4 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). International traffic grew by 6.6 per cent, while domestic traffic rose by 3.4 per cent. The Southern Region is driving the overall growth, registering a robust increase of over 10 per cent, the data indicated. The air traffic report released by AAI stated that the AprilJuly period of 2025 saw 13.72 crore passengers, compared to 13.2 crore in the same period last year. Airports in the Southern Region alone recorded a total of 4.62 crore passengers, up from 4.2 crore last year, reflecting a 10.2 per cent growth. A total of 2,62,68,697 Indians flew internationally during the four months, compared to 2,48,30,147 in the same period last year. Domestically, there were 11,08,21,774 passengers compared to 10,71,76,202 in the corresponding months of the previous year. Here are the airports in the South that recorded significant growth in passenger traffic during AprilJuly 2025 compared to AprilJuly 2024, Shivamogga 52,272 passengers (89.3% increase), Tiruchirapalli 2,90,775 (55% increase),Kozhikode 2,76,137 (15.8%), Tirupati 4,25,629 (52.1%), Hyderabad 87,28,640 (15.9%), Kannur 1,62,786 (34.1%), Madurai 4,17,325 (12.5%), Cuddapah 22,837 (52.8%), Hubballi 1,19,756 (22%), Rajahmundry 11,95,532 (36.3%), Tuticorin 1,04,010 (23.5%) and Kurnool 7,374 (35.7%) Only southern region records domestic growth in July Statistics released for July 2025 alone reveal a 1 per cent dip in total passenger traffic compared to the same month last year, primarily due to a slump in domestic travel. Interestingly, the Southern Region was the only region to record growth in the domestic market in July. While the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Northeastern regions showed negative growth, Southern airports collectively recorded 80 lakh passengers in July 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, reflecting a 2.8 per cent increase.
MP urges railways to take up developmental works at Nandyal station
According to the MP, both NandyalKurnool and NandyalRenigunta trains are being operated on the same platform causing severe inconvenience and confusion to passengers as both trains have similar formations
ISROs Space on Wheels inauguarted at IIITDM-Kurnool
Minister Bharath reviews onion procurement by Markfed in Kurnool
Minister for Industries and Commerce says the NDA government has come to the rescue of the farmers and ordered the Markfed to purchase onion at 1,200 per quintal; assures them that the government will support them in all possible ways
Ganesh Idols Immersed Peacefully Across Kurnool, Nandyal
Ganesha idol immersion was conducted in a grand manner across major towns in Kurnool and Nandyal districts on Sunday, marking the conclusion of the five-day Ganesha celebrations.
237 New Polling Stations Proposed in Kurnool: Collector
The collector advised representatives of political parties to directly submit their suggestions regarding the establishment of new polling stations, change of location, or change of name to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or the District Election Officer.
ISRO exhibition at IIITDM in Kurnool on September 1
Naidu To Offer Jala Harathi In Kuppam Today
The Krishna water, released from the Malyala lift irrigation scheme in Kurnool district on July 17, has travelled nearly 738 km to reach Kuppam.
Treasure hunt dispute ends in murder of man in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Treasure hunting leading to the murder of a man in Nagarkurnool has come to light almost a month after the crime. According to Nagarkurnool Deputy Superintendent of Police B Srinivas, A Rangaswamy, a resident of Mylaram village in Kodair mandal, had informed his family members that he was going to Hyderabad to visit his 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 Struggles with Viral Fever Spread
Private hospitals are seeing more patients than government facilities. A growing number of children are affected. Diarrhea is also increasingly reported in schools, hostels and other food facilities.
Kurnool ACB court sentences SI in bribery case
Probe begins into alleged threat to Vivekananda Reddy case approver Dastagiri
Kurnool SP Vikrant Patil leads inquiry into claims of bribery and threats at Kadapa Central Prison
Importance of cybersecurity stressed at IIITDM in Kurnool
After North, adverse weather triggers pest attack on cotton crops in South India
NEW DELHI: After North India, cotton crops in South India are now grappling with a severe pest outbreak triggered by abnormal weather, raising fears of reduced yields and further decline in the countrys overall cotton production. Prolonged monsoon spells and high humidity in August have led to a surge in boll rot disease across cotton fields in Andhra Pradesh. According to experts, this years outbreak is more severe than in recent years, with scientists recommending integrated pest management practices advised by the Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR). A field survey under the governments Project Bandhan found boll rot thriving in moist conditions, damaging standing crops and raising concerns over yield loss, fibre quality deterioration and economic strain for Kharif 202526 growers. The survey was conducted by the South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC), Jodhpur, in collaboration with KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) Banavasi and confirmed widespread incidence in Kurnool and other cotton-growing areas of Rayalaseema. Dr C D Mayee, cotton epidemiologist and president of SABC, said, For the first time in a decade, the economic threshold level of boll rot has crossed the severe outbreak mark of 20% in Kurnool district. Mayee added that the disease has long been recognised as one of the most economically damaging for cotton in South-Central India. Dr Dilip Monga, former head of ICAR-Central Institute For Cotton Research, noted that incessant rains have worsened boll rot severity, with leaf spot cases also rising in recent years. Farmers have been advised to adopt combined cultural practices, balanced crop nutrition, prophylactic measures and integrated pest management for sustainable control. Andhra Pradesh contributes about 10% of Indias cotton production, with Kurnool serving as a key hub. The outbreak comes just weeks after farmers in North India reported leafhopper (jassid) infestations in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Adding to farmer distress, the Centre recently scrapped the 11% import duty on cotton, leading to cheaper imports from the US.
Certificates of DSC-Qualified Candidates to Be Verified in Kurnool on Monday
The DEO advised candidates to attend the verification process along with their merit letter, original certificates, and five passport-size photographs. He said preparations are being made for counselling of the 2,600 candidates selected in the DSC across Kurnool district.
Ministers to Collect Name-change Pleas on August 29
Kurnool collector P. Ranjit Basha and Nandyal collector G. Rajakumari informed that water resources minister Dr Nimmala Ramanaidu and medical and health minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav will receive these representations from 10 am to 12 noon at Sunayana Auditorium in Kurnool city on the day.
Disaster Management Secy inspects rain-hit areas in Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Telangana principal secretary (Disaster Management) Arvind Kumar visited rain-affected areas in Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool districts to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Mahabubnagar has recorded 83 percent excess rainfall this monsoon, resulting in significant damage across several regions. Kumar inspected the affected sites and interacted with the district administration officials and several 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 .
CMRF cheques distributed to 13 persons in Kurnool district
Palleku Podam initiative to start this week in Kurnool district
District administration appoints 80 special officers to visit villages and solve peoples problems; visits will be held once every month
Swarna AndhraSwachh Andhra drive focuses on Monsoon Hygiene
Collectors in Anantapur, Nandyal, and Kurnool lead rallies, cleanliness drives, and awareness campaigns to promote safe and hygienic practices among the public
Known for his oratory skills, Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy worked extensively among agricultural workers and led struggles in Nalgonda, Medak, Mahbubnagar, and Kurnool districts
Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, who took charge of CPI after Bardhan, passes away at 83
HYDERABAD: CPI former general secretary and ex-Lok Sabha member Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy passed away in Hyderabad on Friday due to age-related illness. He was 83 and is survived by two sons. He served as general secretary of the CPI from 2012 to 2019. He succeeded A B Bardhan, who had held the post for 16 years. As news of his death spreads, people from different walks of life expressed grief. Telanganna Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described his death as a loss for the entire nation. TPCC Chief B Mahesh Kumar, ministers and BRS leaders also expressed their condolences. CPI general secretary D Raja said on X, Comrade Sudhakar dedicated his life to the struggles of the working class. Being a lifelong fighter for the people, he will be remembered for his humility, clarity, and unwavering commitment to the CPI & the Left movement. Reddy was the second leader from the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh to head the CPI at the national level. The first was Chandra Rajeswara Rao, who served as general secretary for 25 years. His election as general secretary gave a boost to the partys pro-Telangana stand. Born on March 25, 1942, in Kondravpally, Mahabubnagar, Reddy participated in student movements while he was still in school. He studied at the Municipal High School and Coles Memorial High School in Kurnool. He was known to have fought for chalk, blackboards and other basic requirements during his student days. His father, S Venkatrami Reddy, was a freedom fighter. Reddy got an LLB degree from Osmania University Law College. He worked in the All India Students Federation (AISF), the student wing of the CPI, and became its all-India president in 1970. He was elected to the national council in 1971. Later, he moved from Delhi to Hyderabad and unsuccessfully contested the Assembly elections thrice. He lost from the Kollapur constituency in 1985 and 1990, and from Done in 1994, where he was defeated by Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy. In 1998, he was elected as an MP and, in the same year, became the CPI state secretary. He was again elected as an MP in 2004 but lost in 2009. He was elected the CPI national deputy general secretary in 2007 and in March 2012, was unanimously elected the partys general secretary. Reddy was a member of the 12th and 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Nalgonda segment.
Kurnool Set for Lasting Solution to Water Woes
Rs 135 crore project are being finalised under the AMRUT scheme.
ASMITA Rugby League inaugurated in Kurnool
Tungabhadra in Spate; 1.28 Lakh Cusecs Released from Dam
The outflows from TB dam into the river would reach Srisailam via Raichur district of Karnataka and Mantralayam of Kurnool district.
Six School Kids Drown in Kurnool Pond
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep grief over the loss of young lives and promised governmental assistance to the families.
Fresh ORR Plans To Ease Traffic In Kurnool City
The proposed ORR is now seen as a more viable solution that could provide real relief from the growing traffic congestion: Reports
Andhra Pradesh: 6 students drown in Kurnool pond after heavy rains
Amaravati: In a tragic incident, six children, including a girl, drowned in a pond in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Chigeli village of Aspari mandal when the children, all students of Class 5 and aged around 10-11 years, entered the pond on the outskirts of the village to take a 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 .
Ambulance Driver Dies In Road Mishap
On Monday midnight, he had transported a patient from a private hospital in Yemmiganur to the Kurnool Government Hospital.
RTC bus catches fire in Kurnool district
Heavy Rainfall In Kurnool And Nandyal
Kurnool collector Ranjit Basha cautions officials about the possibility of a heavy release of 1.20 lakh to 2 lakh cusecs water from Tungabhadra dam that could flow into the Sunkesula reservoir by Tuesday morning
Monsoon: Nandyal and Kurnool districts on alert
New FAC Registrar for Cluster University in Kurnool
Krishnashtami Rituals Held At Mantralayam
In Kurnool city, temples, including the Surya temple at the Gooty petrol bunk area, the Saibaba temple, the Anjaneyaswamy temple, the Sri Krishna temple and others, organised special rituals and pujas to mark the festival.
Bharath asks Kurnool AMC to work for development of market
Vinayaka Chaviti festivities in Kurnool to celebrate success of Operation Sindoor
Sri Ganesh Mahotsav Kendra Samithi dedicates this years celebrations to Indian defence forces; week-long cultural and devotional programmes slated from August 27 to September 4
Kurnool-born IPS officer gets his sixth Presidents Medal for Gallantry
270 buses allocated for free bus ride for women scheme in Kurnool district
Telangana: Railway under bridge submerged in Mahabubnagar, trains delayed
Hyderabad: Amid heavy rains in Telangana, a railway under bridge in Mahabubnagar district was submerged on Thursday, August 14. Several trains were delayed as a railing of the under bridge collapsed due to heavy water logging. This has affected train services between Hyderabad and Kurnool as well. A video shared on social media shows the 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 .
Why Is YSRCP Hesitating Over Transparent Polls: TD Leaders
Addressing media on Wednesday, TDs Kurnool parliament constituency president Palakurthi Thikkareddy charged that the YS family has a history of rigging, intimidating and preventing people from voting in Pulivendula.
Heavy Rain Lashes Nandyal, Moderate Showers In Kurnool
In the Kurnool district, both urban and rural areas, along with Kallur, Chippagiri, and Halaharvi, received moderate rainfall over the last 24 hours. Collector P. Ranjit Basha said the district had experienced heavy rain over the past three days.
School Bus Overturns in Nagarkurnool, Students Escape Unhurt
Alerted workers in the fields rushed to rescue the schoolchildren.
HC seeks report on illness of 110 students at Nagarkurnool BC welfare hostel
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to submit a detailed explanation regarding the recent incident in which 110 students fell ill at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana BC Welfare School hostel in Uyyalawada, Nagarkurnool district. The court issued these orders on Tuesday, August 12, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) 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 .
Rally With 1.1-Km Tricolour Held In Kurnool
The minister urged people to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters, hoist the flag at every house and work together beyond caste, religion and race for the countrys progress.
KVB opens new branch in Kurnool
Kurnool-Tornagallu Railway Line Proposal Gains Traction
The proposed route would shorten travel distance benefiting residents of Kurnool district and provide easier access to the Ballari-Tornagallu region: Reports
Rain Brings Relief For Kurnool
Steady rains revive Kurnools Kharif prospects after month-long dry spell
Thief arrested for stealing bags from passengers in Kurnool
Breach in Kalvakurthi Lift Irrigation Scheme Canal Floods Fields in Nagarkurnool
The breach, caused by a sharp rise in flood flow
DEOs Dance With Women Teachers Sparks Row
Student unions, including PDSU, on Saturday staged a protest at the Gandhi statue in Kurnool, demanding the suspension of the DEO.
Kurnool GGH Conducts Two Rare Surgeries
In the first case, 25-year-old Sumalatha from Bethamcherla had been experiencing frequent blood vomiting, heavy menstrual bleeding, and low blood counts for four years.
Drone Women Change Farm Scenario In Ex-Kurnool Districts
The women, mainly part of self-help groups (SHGs) and who own land, are acquiring these drones with an 80 per cent subsidy available under the Namo Drone Didi scheme.
Heavy rainfall alert in six Telangana districts on August 8
According to IMD, heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal districts
Guvvala Balraju Ends Two-Decade Association With BRS, Likely to Join BJP Soon
Nagarkurnool political scene heats up as BRS faces multiple resignations ahead of polls
CREDAI to develop decades-old Gadiyaram Hospital in Kurnool
Mantralayam and river ghats cleaned in Kurnool
KMC Juniors Complain Of Ragging By Senior Medicos Principal Denies The Charge
Allegations of ragging have once again surfaced at the Kurnool Medical College (KMC), raising concerns among students, parents and officials of the institution. Some first-year MBBS students alleged that seniors have started collecting money from them in the name of Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
928 drunk driving cases registered in Kurnool in July
Proposal submitted for completion of pending works of Pandikona reservoir, says Kurnool Collector
210 crore project to boost irrigation and drinking water supply in Pattikonda mandal; reservoir to benefit 40,000 additional acres
Heart Problems On The Rise In Kurnool Youngsters
Doctors at the Government General Hospital (GGH), Kurnool, report that nearly 5 per cent of heart cases are related to those below the age of 40 years.
Kurnool police urge students to install Shakthi App
Shakthi Team visiting educational institutions across the district are sensitising students on Dial 112, 181, 1098 and 1930 numbers, bad impact of social media, how to respond to eve-teasing, cyber crimes and crimes against women and children, says Superintendent of Police
Counselling for admission into Kurnool Sliver Jubilee College begins
Serve quality food at Anna Canteens, says Kurnool Collector
KGBV student hospitalised after snake bite on campus
Hyderabad: One of the students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Kalagotla village was admitted to hospital on Wednesday, July 30, when she got bitten by a snake inside the campus. The Class IX student, Dakshayini, was taken to Kurnool Government Hospital on an emergency basis for treatment after she alerted others and collapsed. 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 .
MA&UD approves 11 projects to enhance urban liveability
Approved projects include development of waste to energy facility in Kurnool, Kadapa, Nellore and Kakinada-Rajahmundry, construction of a modern bus stand in Chittoor, monetisation of land at Rushikonda and ropeway to Kailasagiri
Kurnool police conduct searches at lodges
THRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of The Reports Mentioning Food Poisoning
The commission on Monday said that the reports highlight 'disturbing incidents of food poisoning and unhygienic conditions at the Mahatma Jyothiba Pule BC Welfare Gurukul School located near Uyyalawada, Nagarkurnool district, where 111 intermediate students are said to have fallen ill after consuming dinner on the night of July 26, 2025.
Wild Deer Turn Nightmare For Kurnool Farmers
Deer are causing extensive damage to the crops in the western parts of the district. Farmers attempting to drive them away are facing the wrath of the forest officials too, who book cases against them under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
70 girls fall ill after dinner at Nagarkurnool BC gurukul mess
Hyderabad baby-selling racket, Nagarkurnool food poisoning trigger TGHRC probe
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Human Rights Council (TGHRC) on July 28 took suo motu cognisance of two cases the illegal surrogacy and baby-selling racket and a case of food poisoning at a government residential school in Nagarkurnool. In the first case, Universal Srushti Fertility Centre was suspected of being part of a baby-selling network 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 .
Telangana: Harish Rao reacts to food poisoning in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday, July 27, criticised the Telangana government over food poisoning at a gurukul school on July 25. He expressed dismay after students of Mahatma Jyothibha Phule Girls Residential School at Uyyalawada were shifted to the hospital amid police security after complaining of stomach ache and 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 .
Telangana dinner horror: Over 60 schoolgirls land in hospital after meal gone wrong
Over sixty students from a government-run Girls Residential School in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district were hospitalized on Saturday night after experiencing vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea. Preliminary investigations suggest that improperly fermented curd served during dinner may have caused the food poisoning. Food and water samples have been collected for testing, and an inquiry has been initiated to investigate potential negligence.
Telangana residential school students suffer food poisoning in Telangana
Hyderabad: In yet another case of food poisoning in government schools in Telangana, students in Nagarkurnool were hospitalised on Friday, July 25. A few students at the Mahatma Jyothibha Phule Girls Residential School at Uyyalawada, after having dinner complained of stomach ache and vomiting, the school staffshifted them to the government general hospital in 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 .
15 Minors Caught Driving In Kurnool
The minors were counselled and warned, and their parents were summoned to the station for further counselling.
Vishram Sadan to be built at Kurnool GGH
The proposed Vishram Sadan will have 150 beds for the attendants of in-patients
Top Maoist carrying Rs 50 lakh reward arrested by Miyapur police
Hyderabad: A top Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh was arrested by Miyapur police from New Hafeezpet in Hyderabad on Friday, July 25, based on credible information. The apprehended Maoist Sri Vidya hails from Tirumalapuram village of Pedda Kothapally mandal in Nagarkurnool district, and had joined the banned Communist Party of India (Marxist 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 .
Naidu lays out roadmap before Rajnath for defence sector investments in A.P.
TDP MPs submit proposals to the Defence Minister for setting up four defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in JaggaiahpetDonakonda, LepakshiMadakasira, VisakhapatnamAnakapalli, and KurnoolOrvakal regions
Crime prevention is top priority, says Kurnool SP
Rajnath Singh, Naidu hail successful trial of UAV-launched missile in Kurnool
This proves Indias ability to master complex technologies and produce worldclass systems indigenously, says Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
DRDO tests UAV-launched precision missile with modular warheads, dual-channel seeker
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted flight-trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The success is seen as a major boost to Indias defence capabilities. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the tested missile is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2, which had been developed and delivered by DRDO earlier. The present trials were carried out in the anti-armour configuration at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The MoD, in its statement, said, The ULPGM-V3 is equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker that can strike a wide variety of targets. It can be fired in plain and high-altitude areas. It has day-and-night capability and a two-way data link to support post-launch target/aim-point update. The missile is equipped with three modular warhead options: anti-armour to destroy modern age armoured vehicles equipped with Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA) with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA); penetration-cum-blast warhead with anti-bunker application; and pre-fragmentation warhead with a high lethality zone, the ministry added. The missile is jointly developed by DRDO laboratories including Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Integrated Test Range, and Defence Electronics Research Laboratory. The missile was released from a UAV indigenously developed by an Indian start-up, Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru. DRDO is actively pursuing the integration of ULPGM weapons with long-range and high-endurance UAVs from several other Indian companies. Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPPs), Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, and 30 MSMEs/start-ups contributed to making this project a grand success. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the other stakeholders on the development and successful trials of the ULPGM-V3 system. He termed the success as proof that the Indian industry is now ready to absorb and produce critical defence technologies. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, termed the development of such a weapon as the need of the hour, while congratulating everyone involved.
