Teenage Pregnancies Remain High in Kurnool District
32 out of every 100 pregnant women are adolescents; maternal deaths are adding to concerns
Commissioner inspects sanitary conditions in Kurnool, warns action against negligent staff
Emotional Farewell For Teacher In Nagarkurnool
The students, who had developed a close bond with Srikanth during his deputation, broke down in tears as he prepared to leave.
Palnadu district tops healthcare services ranking in Andhra Pradesh
Polavaram ranked second with 81.5%, followed by Nellore 80.7%, Tirupati 78.3%, and Krishna 77.5%; Kurnool ranked among the lowest with 69.5%
KMC Commissioner directs officials to identify dumping spots, boost awareness on waste disposal
Inspecting sanitation operations across Kurnool, KMC Commissioner emphasises waste collection must continue without interruption, even on public holidays
Kurnool: 26-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Adoni, Probe Underway
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the exact motive behind the murder.
NDA dominates Kurnool, Nandyal ZPTC and MPTC polls; YSRCP puts up fight in Anantapur
TDP-led alliance wins 48 of 54 ZPTC seats in erstwhile combined Kurnool district and nearly 90% of MPTC seats; TDP wins 175 MPTCs and leads in 85 others in Anantapur
BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week concludes at Kurnool GGH
Kurnool: Tension Near Alur Counting Centre, Police Resort to Lathi-Charge
The tension erupted after party leaders objected to the entry of counting agents.
Kurnool fan walks 350 km to meet CM Revanth
Journey of 9 days: Fan walks from Kurnool to meet CM Revanth
Hyderabad: Ardently wishing for a chance to see the Telangana Chief Minister, Tayanna walked 350 kilometres from Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool to Hyderabad in a journey that spanned nine days. The devoted fan, as the office of the CM called him, was warmly received by Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills. The CM gave 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 .
Liquor Shops in Towns See Rush as Polls Shut Rural Outlets
Liquor outlets in Kurnool saw a nearly 30 per cent rise in sales as rural customers flocked to urban shops during election-related closures.
SEC Orders Repoll At Kosigi ZPTC Polling Station In Kurnool
Fresh polling scheduled for November 6 after unidentified persons allegedly captured a booth and tampered with ballot papers.
Sporadic clashes mar MPTC/ZPTC elections in Kurnool, Nandyal, and Anantapur districts
Nandyal registers 73.63% polling, Kurnool 68.23 %, and Anantapur 64.83%
Minister Bharath attends temple consecration ceremony in A.P.s Kurnool
Keen Contest In Kurnool, Nandyal ZPTC/MPTC Polls, NDA To Bag Kadapa
Ruling alliance candidates have been elected unanimously from 23 of 39 ZPTC seats in Kadapa district: Reports
Poll Staff Protest After Being Denied Lunch In Kurnool
Around 350 employees deployed for the MPTC and ZPTC elections in Yemmiganur constituency of Kurnool district staged a protest on Wednesday after food arrangements allegedly fell short of the number of personnel on duty.
Andhra Pradesh CM makes aerial survey of cyclone-hit districts
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of Guntur, Bapatla and Prakasam districts affected by the cyclone Murasu He directed officials to take immediate steps to clear waterlogging in Karamchedu, Kothapatnam, Chirala, Chilakaluripet and Parchur. Later, in a review meeting at RTGS, the Chief Minister instructed district collectors to ensure that road traffic was not disrupted. The officials informed the Chief Minister that heavy rains were continuing in tribal areas of Eluru district. The Eluru District Collector reported that minor irrigation tanks in some areas are overflowing. Earlier, Chandrababu Naidu appealed to the Central Government to extend all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh to address agricultural losses and hardships faced by people due to severe drought conditions in the state. The Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which visited the state to assess the prevailing drought situation, met the Chief Minister on Wednesday. Members of the team, who toured Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts in two groups on November 2 and 3, briefed the Chief Minister on their drought assessment findings. The Chief Minister explained that while coastal Andhra Pradesh was facing the challenges posed by cyclones, Rayalaseema and several other regions were reeling under severe drought due to deficient rainfall and the impact of cyclone El Nino. He said the assessment had provided a clear understanding of the rainfall deficit, crop losses, farmers' difficulties and the relief measures being undertaken by the state government. The Chief Minister informed the IMCT members that the state had received significantly below-normal rainfall this year, resulting in severe damage to Kharif crops due to prolonged dry spells. The situation was particularly alarming in Rayalaseema, where farmers were facing shortages of irrigation water, drinking water and fodder. He drew the Central team's attention to Anantapur district, which recorded the second-lowest rainfall in the country. The state had declared 388 mandals across 21 districts as drought-affected areas and had already submitted a report seeking Central assistance after assessing the losses suffered by farmers. Naidu said the state would submit a detailed report on the drought situation to the Centre within a week. The Chief Minister stressed the need to promote natural farming on a larger scale, explaining that it required substantial human resources at the field level. In this regard, he requested the Central team to increase the minimum number of workdays under the VB-G RAM G scheme to 200 days and allow its utilisation for agricultural activities. He said the move would help address the shortage of agricultural labour while creating additional employment opportunities in rural areas.
TDP-led NDA sweeps municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 3 (IANS) The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has made a clean sweep of municipal elections, capturing power in almost all Urban Local Bodies. The results and counting trends on Tuesday night show that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its allies, the Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have bagged the posts of mayors in seven municipal corporations. The mayoral candidates of NDA partners were leading in five corporations. The opposition YSR Congress Party was leading in one corporation. TDP and its allies also bagged the posts of chairpersons of 73 municipalities and nagar panchayats and were ahead in eight places. YSRCP won the post of chairperson in a municipality, while others were elected in two places. YSRCP candidates were leading in two municipalities. The coalition had also bagged the majority of the posts of corporators and councillors. The counting of votes polled on Sunday in 92 urban local bodies (ULBs) began at 138 counting centres at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Polling was held on Sunday in 13 municipal corporations and 79 of the 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats. According to the State Election Commission, 62.16 per cent polling was recorded. Out of 96,89,061 voters, 60,22,411 cast their votes. Mukka Sravani of TDP has been elected Mayor of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, the biggest municipal corporation in the state. M. Srinivas Prasad of TDP has been elected mayor of Tirupati Municipal Corporation. K. Lakshmi Aparna, also of TDP, has been elected mayor of Guntur. TDPs K. Hemalatha emerged victorious in the election for mayor in Chittoor Municipal Corporation. Sheikh Abdullah Abida of TDP was declared elected as mayor of Machilipatnam. TDP candidate Vijaya Pratyusha has been elected mayor of Kurnool. Jana Sena candidate Reddy Appalanaidu has been elected mayor of Eluru Municipal Corporation in West Godavari district. Elections for the posts of chairpersons of 17 municipalities and nagar panchayats were unanimous. Both chairpersons and ward members were elected unopposed in eight municipalities and nagar panchayats. As part of the seat-sharing agreement among NDA partners, TDP contested for the mayor posts in 10 Municipal Corporations, leaving two for JSP and one for BJP. Out of 70 posts of chairpersons for which polling was held, TDP fielded 49 candidates, JSP 17 and BJP four. Reacting to the results of municipal elections, TDP Working President Nara Lokesh said that the verdict is a mandate to serve, not to celebrate. We accept it with humility as the people's blessing for the good governance of the last two and a half years. Congratulations to all the victorious TDP, Jana Sena and BJP candidates, and thank you to our three parties' leaders and workers for their collective effort. Now that the municipal elections are over, our only focus is service, for every citizen, beyond party lines. There is no room for arrogance. Keeping the trust people have placed in us is our real responsibility, and we will work harder than ever to deliver on their aspirations, he posted on X. YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the coalition of resorting to rigging at every stage of the municipal polls. He also accused the police and the State Election Commission of complicity with the coalition.
NDA leads local bodies elections in Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantapur districts; YSRCP wins Nandikotur
TDP candidate B. Vijaya Pratyusha emerges winner in Kurnool Municipal Corporation; an active campaign by YSRCP youth leader Byreddy Siddharth Reddy is likely to have tilted the fortunes in favour of the YSRCP, who won Nandikotkur municipality by over 2,800 votes
Kurnool Municipal Corporation Election Result 2026 Live: Can YSRCP retain it's seats?
The election result for Kurnool Municipal Corporation Election is likely to be announced on Tuesday, November 3. The counting of votes will begin at 8 am. The polling for the 100 urban local bodies held...
Central Team Assesses Drought Impact on Crops in Kurnool
A Central team visited drought-hit villages in Kurnool to assess crop losses, deficient rainfall, irrigation needs and fodder shortages.
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Man Dies, Two Critical in Electrocution in Kurnool
The injured were immediately shifted to the government hospital in Yemmiganur for treatment.
SEC has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu, alleges Jagan
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday accused the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) of acting in favour of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and failing to ensure free and fair municipal elections. In a social media post, he said the SEC, which is meant to protect democracy, has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu. The shocking incidents during yesterdays municipal polling across the state, including in Pulivendula, show how the SEC is enabling election irregularities, he said. Yesterday in Pulivendula, YSRCP agents were kept out of 70 of the 80 polling booths. TDP goons brought in from other areas went on a rampage with the support of election officials and the police. They attacked our party agents to stop them from entering polling booths. In some places, they dragged our agents out of the polling stations. These incidents took place with the police's support. Voter slips were snatched from people, polling booths were captured, and votes were rigged and cast repeatedly. The video evidence of these incidents is clear. Agents from all 70 booths came to me personally, showed their agent forms to the officials, lodged complaints and protested, he said. Stating that the entire state witnessed what happened, Jagan said the SECs response was shocking. Irregularities took place in 70 of the 80 booths, and our agents were attacked and forced out. In these circumstances, how was it fair for the SEC to order repolling in only four booths and then wash its hands of the matter? asked the former Chief Minister. The SECs decision to order repolling in only four booths in Pulivendula, despite irregularities in many more, was an eyewash meant to mislead the public. Can these elections be called free and fair? If the Election Commission, which is responsible for protecting democracy, turns a blind eye to the ruling partys wrongdoing, how can peoples right to vote be protected? How can the public retain faith in the electoral system? YS Jagan said. He alleged that these incidents were not limited to Pulivendula. Election irregularities took place across the state, including in the municipal corporations of Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Similar incidents occurred in several municipalities, including Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Chimakurthy, Giddalur, Emmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Dhone, Naidupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur and Parvathipuram. We will fight these election irregularities in court to protect democracy. We will place every piece of evidence before the courts. Justice may take time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, he added.
Nagarkurnool District Puts Emergency Teams on High Alert
All fire officers have been briefed and instructed to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures in view of the cyclone warning: Patil
Cyclone Murasu | Telanganas Nagarkurnool administration releases dos and donts
People were urged to avoid travelling to Somasila, the Nallamalla ghat road, and tourist spots
Cyclone Murasu: Orange Alert for Nagarkurnool, Collector Issues Advisory
Orange Alert for Nagarkurnool District from Nov 2 (8:30 AM) to Nov 3 (8:30 AM). Yellow Alert on Nov 3 & 4.
Dark chapter in history of democracy: Jagan on polling for Andhra municipal elections
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has termed Sundays polling for urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh a dark chapter in the history of democracy. Broad daylight rigging, polling agents being obstructed and pulled out, and voters openly threatened and prevented from exercising their right to vote, all in the presence of police, he said in a post on X. Hey Ram! Save Democracy!, wrote Jagan, who posted a video clip of rigging and violence allegedly by the TDP cadres during the polling. In Pulivendula(ULB), in 70 out of 80 polling booths, YSRCP polling agents were not allowed to enter the polling stations; who is to identify the voter?, he asked. Apart from my home constituency Pulivendula, similar incidents were also witnessed with respect to the following ULBs - Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam (GVMC), Vijayawada, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Cheemakurthi, Yemmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Nayudupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur, Bheemunipatnam, Parvathipuram and others, alleged the YSRCP chief. He stated that under Chandrababu Naidus watch, Andhra Pradeshs electoral system is collapsing alarmingly, with democratic institutions totally hijacked. This is no longer an election; its only your selection. It is an assault on democracy and a brazen attempt to subvert the peoples mandate!. I specially mention and salute the brave women and dedicated party cadre who stood their ground and fought till the very last minute to save democracy, he added. Meanwhile, YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the municipal polling process had been reduced to a farce, with Chandrababu Naidu resorting to large-scale electoral manipulation to manufacture an artificial victory. Speaking at the YSRCP central office, he said the party would demand repolling, take the irregularities to the national level and once again approach the courts. Sajjala said the irregularities that began at the nomination stage reached their peak on polling day. YSRCP candidates were prevented from filing nominations, nomination papers were torn, names disappeared from final lists, nominations were rejected during scrutiny, candidates were forced to withdraw, and leaders were subjected to cases, bind-overs and house arrests. He said YSRCP had approached the Supreme Court with evidence concerning nearly 1,500 to 2,000 people, but even directions relating to CCTV surveillance and extension of nominations were not implemented effectively by the State Election Commission. Despite these obstacles, YSRCP did not boycott the elections. Following YS Jagan Mohan Reddys direction, the party stayed in the contest and fought until the end. In Kadapa, only two of 66 nominations were retained, while similar obstruction occurred in Chittoor and Pulivendula. On polling day, voters were intimidated, polling agents were denied entry and booths were captured, he said. Sajjala listed Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Jammalamadugu, Madanapalle, Dhone, Tadipatri, Chimakurthy, Kuppam, Pulivendula, Kadapa and Chittoor among places where repolling was required. He also cited irregularities in Anantapur, Nellore, Kurnool, Ongole, Vinukonda, Markapuram, Yemmiganur and Nagari. He said police, Presiding Officers and Returning Officers facilitated the ruling partys actions while the SEC failed to intervene. In several places, YSRCP agents were removed after noon and bogus votes were cast with police support. Nearly 360 booths saw YSRCP agents driven out, he said.
Municipal Polls In Kadapa Turn Tense; Kurnool Sees Intense Contest
There are concerns of violence breaking out in Kadapa, Pulivendula, and Jammalamadugu during polling, with rival groups mobilising supporters.
Rs 76 Lakh Cash Seized From Doctor's House In Kurnool
Police are examining the matter and verifying the documents to establish the source of the cash.
Nagarkurnool Collector Asks Officials to Strengthen Road Safety Measures
Patil instructed officials to identify accident-prone areas and install warning signs and speed-control measures apart from ensuring proper street lighting and road safety indicators
Andhra: Central team to visit cyclone-hit areas tomorrow
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) A Central team will visit Andhra Pradesh on Saturday and Sunday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab. Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), announced on Friday that a seven-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team, led by Chittaranjan Dash, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, will visit the cyclone-affected districts over the next two days to assess the damage on the ground. The team will visit Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, and West Godavari districts. On Saturday, senior officials will brief the team at the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) centre regarding the measures taken during the cyclone and the extent of the damage. Following this, the team will split into two groups to visit the cyclone-affected areas. The first group will be accompanied by the RTGS CEO and APSDMA MD Prakhar Jain, while the second group will be accompanied by the Director of Secondary Health, Chakradhara Babu. The team is expected to meet Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday evening. Prakhar Jain said on Saturday, Team-1 will visit Konaseema district, and Team-2 will visit East Godavari district. On Sunday, Team- 1 will visit Kakinada district while Team-2 will visit West Godavari district to personally inspect the damages and interact with the victims of the cyclone. The members of the Central team are Prashant Armorikar, ADC, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Rekharani Kollu, Superintending Engineer, Ministry of Jal Shakti (CWC); Himalaya Garg, Assistant Director, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance; Rakesh Kumar Singh, Superintending Engineer, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways; Alok Jawahar, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development; Pranay Garg, Deputy Director, Ministry of Power and Dr. S.V.S.P. Sharma, Scientist 'SF', National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO. Meanwhile, another Central team will also examine drought conditions affecting the Kharif 2026 season on Monday and Tuesday (November 2-3). It will visit Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts. Prakhar Jain said that a Central teamled by Chinmay Gotmare, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfarewill visit the drought-affected districts. The 10-member team will split into two groups to conduct field visits to interact with farmers and assess the drought situation. According to the guidelines of the Drought Manual issued by the Union Ministry of Agriculture, 283 mandals have been declared as experiencing severe drought, and 105 mandals as experiencing moderate drought for the Kharif 2026 season. The team is expected to meet with the Chief Minister on Wednesday (November 4). The members of this team are Prabha Kanti, Assistant Director, Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC); Vinod Samant, Under Secretary, Department of Rural Development; Pankaj Pahadia, Deputy Director, Department of Expenditure; N.V. Satish Seemakurthi, Director, Directorate of Monitoring and Appraisal; Dr. K. Ponnusamy, Director, Oilseeds Development; Anuradha Batana, Senior Research Officer, NITI Aayog; Dhirendra Kumar, RIC; Pradeep Kumar, Under Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution and Dr. Sakshi Bhadauria, Animal Husbandry Officer, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Nagarkurnool Collector Inspects Land Re-survey Works in Pochapur
Patil reviewed the progress of the re-survey works (120 acres completed out of 544 acres) and asked officials to expedite the remaining survey works with proper planning
Kurnool Two Town SI Dies in Road Accident
According to reports, the accident occurred when Gouse was travelling on his bike. The unidentified vehicle hit him, leaving him with fatal injuries. He died on the spot.
Kurnool outdoor stadium will be upgraded to meet international standards: Bharath
District Court Kurnool Court Attendant Recruitment 2026
Office of the Principal District Judge, Kurnool (District Court Kurnool) has released the official notification for the post of Court Attendant. The last date to submit the offline application is 30 October 2026. Further details are available at districts.ecourts.gov.in.
Bharath cycles through Kurnool, urges voters to elect NDA
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
Bharath urges Kurnool voters to back NDA for continued development
Industries Minister says issues that had remained unresolved for decades were addressed, and measures were being undertaken to alleviate traffic congestion at Bellary Chowrasta, while 900 new electricity poles will be installed throughout the city
TD, YSRC Workers Clash During Kurnool Mayoral Poll Campaign
Tension flared in Kurnools 16th ward after TD workers allegedly obstructed YSRC leaders during the mayoral election campaign, prompting police intervention.
Tension in Kurnool as TDP supporters disrupt MLAs election campaign
YSRCP leaders allege some locals claiming to be TDP activists allegedly abused Hafeez Khan, obstructed the partys election campaign, and threatened to cause harm to their leader and also those accompanying him
Prostitution Racket Busted in Ongole Lodge, 7 Held
Task Force police raid Ajanta Lodge on Kurnool Road in Ongole and detain seven people for alleged involvement in a prostitution racket.
Govt Medical Colleges Record 88.11% MBBS First-Year Pass Rate
Paderu Government Medical College recorded a pass rate of 92 per cent, followed by Government Medical College in Kurnool at 90.80 per cent, Machilipatnam at 88.67 per cent and Rajamahendravaram at 88 per cent.
Devaragattu Festival Concludes
The Devaragattu festival in Kurnool district concluded on Saturday night, drawing thousands of devotees.
Bharath urges Kurnool voters to back NDA for better infrastructure
Participating in a cycle rally, the Industries Minister stresses development projects in Kurnool city have gained significant momentum since the alliance government came to power
17 Accused Identified In 14 Election-Related Incidents In AP
Palnadu and Kadapa reported three incidents each, Anantapur and Nellore two each, while Tirupati, Kurnool, Annamayya and Markapuram one each.
Banni Utsavam Stick Fight Turns Fatal, Leaves 1 Dead And Multiple Injured In Andhra Pradesh
A centuries-old Dasara ritual in Kurnool turned tragic despite extensive security, leaving one devotee dead and multiple injured.
Violence During Filing of Nominations Continues in Kadapa, Kurnool Districts
YSRC alleges TD activists obstructed candidates, snatched and tore nomination papers in Kadapa and Kurnool districts ahead of Fridays deadline.
Tragic Incident at Andhra Pradeshs Traditional Stick Fight Claims One Life, Over 100 Injured
A traditional stick fight in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in one death and over 100 injuries during the Dussehra festival. Tragic Incident at Andhra Pradeshs Traditional Stick Fight Claims One Life, Over 100 Injured
Over 60 Injured During Stick Fight Ritual In Andhra's Annual Festival
Ahead of the festival, Kurnool Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil had appealed to devotees to observe the tradition peacefully and warned against using the occasion to settle personal or village rivalries.
1 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Dasara Banni Festival in Kurnool
The festival turned violent after midnight, following the celestial wedding ceremony of Sri Mala Malleswara Swamy
Durga idol immersion commences in Kurnool
Tributes paid to police martyrs in Nandyal, Kurnool and Anantapur districts
1,000 police deployed for Devaragattu banni festival in Kurnool district
More than 300 sticks are seized in cordon and search operations in villages around Devaragattu
Telangana CM Revanth celebrates Dasara with family at Kondareddipalli in Nagarkurnool
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...
Paddy worth Rs 9.68 crore goes missing from mill in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Paddy worth Rs 9.68 crore has gone missing from a rice mill in Nagarkurnool district. It was allotted by the Telangana government for custom milling. The incident came to light after the Telangana Civil Supplies and Enforcement officials examined the rice mill on October 14. Officials found discrepancies between the recorded stock and 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 .
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.
Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet Win National Awards for Agricultural Initiatives
The awards were presented at an event at the NASC Complex in New Delhi, to mark one year of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
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
Nellore Farmers Advised To Defer Rabi Cultivation Amid Low Reserves In Reservoirs
The administration is expecting rainfall in the Penna catchment areas of Kurnool and Kadapa districts: Reports
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.
Traffic Violations Continue in Kurnool; 31,361 Cases Booked in Nine Months
Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen said the police had been conducting counselling sessions and awareness programmes regularly to improve compliance with traffic rules.
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 .
