Municipal polls held peacefully in Nellore district
Public urged to stay alert as cyclone Murasu set to hit Nellore, Prakasam districts
Polling ends for elections to 92 urban bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) Polling for elections to 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh was peaceful, barring minor incidents, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Sunday. The polling, which began at 7 a.m. in 13 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats, ended at 5 p.m. Those standing in queues at 5 p.m. were allowed to cast their votes. Based on preliminary information received from the districts, a voter turnout of 48.03% was recorded up to 3:00 p.m. The polling staff will arrive at the reception centres with the ballot boxes and election materials. The details of votes cast at each polling station will be verified to calculate the final voter turnout percentage. The turnout percentage will be announced by Monday, once complete details are received from the reception centres, he said. As many as 99.35 lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes at 11,378 polling centres. The fate of 10,262 candidates contesting for mayoral, chairperson and ward-level posts will be known on November 3 when the counting of votes will be taken up. 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. A total of 153 candidates contested for mayor posts in 13 municipal corporations while 367 candidates were in the fray for the posts of chairpersons in 70 Municipalities. Of the total 922 corporator wards, polling was held for 804 wards as the election was unanimous in the remaining 118 wards. A total of 3,077 candidates contested for 804 municipal wards. A total of 6,669 candidates were in the fray for 2,382 wards in Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. The SEC said he conducted review meetings with District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Police Commissioners, DIGs, and election observers to ensure a peaceful polling process. The Commissioner stated that complaints and representations regarding the conduct of the elections had been received from representatives of various political parties in the state. He directed the police department, District Collectors, SPs, and Police Commissioners to look into these complaints and take necessary action. The Commissioner stated that he held a discussion lasting approximately 45 minutes with the District Collectors of Nandyal, Kadapa, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Anantapur, Kurnool, Annamayya, and Sri Satya Sai districts regarding the polling process, complaints received, and any incidents of violence. He mentioned that the Collectors reported that polling was proceeding peacefully in the majority of the districts, with only minor complaints received in a few areas. He clarified that in some districts, no complaints or incidents of violence were reported at all. Anil Chandra Punetha announced that in ward 55 of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, where polling began about two and a half hours late due to technical and other issues, the voting hours have been extended from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to ensure that voters have the opportunity to exercise their franchise. He stated that this decision was made after considering a request from the District Collector and in accordance with the powers vested in the Election Commission. The Commissioner noted that the District Collectors of Palnadu and Anantapur had brought certain incidents that occurred in their respective districts to his attention. It was stated that after the polling concludes, reports from the Presiding Officers (POs) and other evidence will be examined; if the complaints are found to be substantiated, further action will be taken in accordance with the regulations. IG Raja Kumari stated that approximately 40 incidents were reported during the polling on Sunday, and 275 FIRs have been registered. She mentioned that all these incidents are being thoroughly examined, and FIRs are being filed in cases where criminal elements are identified.
Cyclone Murasu drums up fresh worry for Andhra after Arnab; red alert sounded in five districts
Cyclone Murasu is likely to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur on the night of November 2-3 as a severe cyclonic storm
Deep Depression Intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu
Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph gusting 120kmph between Nellore and Narsapur by morning of 3rd November 2026.
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone
The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur
Nellore Collector Asks People To Remain Alert Amid Cyclone Warning
Nellore Collector also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until further notice.
Poll Staff Reach Distribution Centres As Municipal Election Preparations Intensify
Election officials complete arrangements across Nellore, Tirupati and Prakasam districts ahead of municipal polling on November 1.
After Arnab, Andhra Pradesh may face another severe cyclonic storm
The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph
Two Leopard Cubs Spotted on Rapur Ghat Road in Nellore
The sighting caused panic among passengers and motorists travelling along the ghat road, as they expressed concern over the presence of wild animals.
Nellore, Atmakur, Buchireddypalem Ready For Municipal Polls
Candidates from 13 wards have been declared elected unopposed: Reports
Nellore Mayor race: YSRCP promises transparency, Alliance assures growth
Local polls: notices to 308 polling officers in A.P.s Nellore for missing training
Stray Dog Attacks 16 People in Two Days in Nellore District
The injured were shifted to government hospitals in Kaluvayi and Podalakur, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Social Activist Gutta Hari Receives National-Level Award
Poet and social activist Gutta Harisarvothama Naidu receives a national-level award in Nellore for his contributions to education, literature, culture and social service.
Nellore Gears Up For local Body Elections; Polling On Nov. 1
The collector inspected the strong rooms and counting centres set up at D.K.W. College in Nellore city: Reports
Women At The Centre Of High-Takes Poll Battles In Nellore Region
From Naidupeta and Sullurpeta to Venkatagiri, Atmakur, and Buchireddypalem, the civic polls have evolved into prestigious battles.
Anam Rages at TD Nellore Leadership Over Anti-Party Activities in Atmakur
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy confronts TDP district leaders over alleged support for rebel candidates challenging official party nominees in Atmakur.
Nellore Rythu Bazaars Sell Rice At Lower Prices
Nellore district administration is selling BPT rice at 49 per kg and KNM rice at 50 per kg through five Rythu Bazaars to ease the burden of rising prices.
SPSR Nellore DCCB Recruitment 2026
The SPSR Nellore District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd (SPSR Nellore DCCB) has released the notification for 2 vacancies, including Staff Assistant / Clerk and Assistant Manager posts. Eligible candidates can apply online till 20 November 2026.
Arnab crosses Andhra coast, weakens into severe cyclonic storm
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur on Wednesday, said the State Disaster Management Authority. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., southwest of Yanam, near Narsapur. Even though the cyclone has made landfall, the public must remain alert, said Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). Heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts to the Southwest of Yanam, about 20 km East-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km Southwestof Yanam and 60 km Southwest of Kakinada, during 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The latest observations indicate that the landfall process has been completed with the central region moving completely into land, the IMD said. Earlier, the cyclone continued to move further northwestwards and centered at 8.30 a.m. over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km southwest of Yanam (Puducherry), 60 km southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam, 120 km east of Gannavaram and 120 km southwest of Tuni. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a Cyclonic Storm during next 06 hours and further into a Deep Depression during subsequent 06 hours, the IMD had said. The cyclone triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in the coastal districts. Low-lying areas were inundated while trees and electricity poles were uprooted at many places. Officials said no loss of life was reported. However, the cyclone damaged the crops and civic infrastructure. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Red alert has been issued for these districts. The Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rains in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Eluru, Krishna and NTR districts. Heavy rains are likely in Guntur, Bapatla and SPSR Nellore districts. Authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in 15 high-alert districts.
YSRCP complains to Andhra Election Commissioner over alleged local-body poll irregularities
YSRCP MLC Lella Appireddy and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu lodged a complaint with the State Election Commissioner (SEC), submitting audio and video evidence of alleged police intimidation, inducements and interference in local-body elections. Addressing the media, Appireddy demanded the suspension of Gudur DSP Narasimha Murthy and action against Nellore CI Seetharam. He played an audio recording that he claimed featured the DSP contacting YSRCP leader Eddula Narendra Reddy regarding candidate withdrawals. Another recording allegedly showed former Mayor Azeez connecting with CI Seetharam with a candidate and discussing monetary inducements. The party also submitted evidence relating to alleged interference during nomination appeals at the Anantapur RDO office, masked men allegedly brandishing knives in Nuzvid, and nominations purportedly filed in the names of YSRCP candidates in Palnadu. Appireddy alleged that nominations had been obstructed or rejected and cited attacks in Tadipatri....
The events were organised as part of the Police Commemoration Weekcelebrations
Strict Enforcement Of Election Code Stressed In Nellore
Permissions mandatory for campaign activities: Joint Collector
Civic Polls: TD Alliance, YSRC Fighting Fit In Nellore
Vemireddy, Kotamreddy, Narayana lead alliance campaign; Anam, Kakani, Chandrasekhar Reddy spearhead YSRC drive: Reports
YSRC Alleges Conspiracy Over Siddiques Nomination in Nellore
YSRC MLC P. Chandrasekhar Reddy accuses the TDP of conspiring to prevent minority leader Sheikh Siddique from contesting the Nellore civic polls.
TDP, YSRCP battle for Nellore mayor post as campaign intensifies
Nellore Election Helpline Offers Round-the-Clock Assistance
Eight staff members are deployed in each of the three shifts to ensure uninterrupted service, the Collector said.
Voter Information Slips To Be Distributed Door-To-Door In Nellore
He appealed to voters to collect their information slips from their respective BLOs: Reports
Parishad nominations filed peacefully in Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram districts
District Collector P. Raja Babu announced that the ZPTC/MPTC nomination process was completed in an extremely peaceful and transparent atmosphere
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.
Fishermen, Aqua Farmers Advised to Remain Alert as Cyclone Threat Looms
Nellore district collector Himanshu Shukla urged fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea and advised aqua farmers to safeguard ponds amid the threat of heavy rain and strong winds.
Narayanas family takes part in poll campaign in Nellore
The Ministers wife and daughters campaign for alliance candidates across city divisions, highlighting development works and seeking votes for mayoral candidate Roop Kumar Yadav
YSRCP leaders placed under house arrest in Nellore
As a precautionary measure, the police officials havekept YSRCP district presidentKakani Govardhan Reddy, city in-charge Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy and leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy under house arrest
YSRC Leaders Kakani, Nallapareddy and MLC Chandrasekhar Reddy Placed Under House Arrest
Police place three senior YSRC leaders under house arrest in Nellore and serve notices barring them from participating in the MPTC and ZPTC nomination process.
Moderate Rain Lashes Nellore District; Manubole Records Highest Rainfall
All 36 mandals in SPSR Nellore district recorded rainfall, with Manubole receiving the highest at 66.2 mm amid a 39.8% seasonal deficit.
The districts covered by the yellow alert are Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and Sri Sathya Sai
YSRC MLC Meets Family Of Arrested Minority Leader In Nellore
Chandrasekhar Reddy alleged that the ruling party was targeting minorities and obstructing YSRC candidates from filing nominations in the local body elections.
JSP to contest from eight seats in Nellore local body polls
Police Commemoration Day: 50,000 aid to 9 martyrs families from Nellore district
Kakani Alleges Poll Irregularities, Threatens Legal Action
YSRC leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy alleged irregularities in municipal election nominations in Nellore and warned of legal action against officials found violating election rules.
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 2
Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says
4,000 Police Personnel For Nellore Local Body Polls
Election observer Sada Bhargavi called for strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct and urged officials to prevent violations
Special Pujas Mark Sharannavaratri At Nellore Temple
A Sampootikarana Chandi Homam was performed, along with Lalitha Kumkumarchana and Maha Nyasam at the Sri Sundareshwaraswamy temple: Reports
Chakkora | Song - Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha
Watch the song 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' from Telugu movie 'Chakkora Lunar Love Bird' starring Sravan, Malaika T Vasupal and Anushka Luhar. The song is sung by Kailash Kher, with music composed by Prince Henry and lyrics penned by Kasarla Shyam. Written and directed by Manga Srinivas, the film is produced by Dr. Hema Rao Chintada under the banner High Joy Commercials. 'Chakkora' also stars Yamini, L. B. Sriram, Suman, Brahmaji, Indraja, Mani Chandana and Nellore Sudharshan in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' song from Sravan - Malaika T Vasupal starrer 'Chakkora', watch the video.
Devotees Throng Nellore Temples For Durgashtami
Temples across Nellore district witnessed large crowds for Durgashtami, with Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Devasthanam conducting special rituals as part of Navaratri celebrations.
Reconnecting with old contacts to seek support: candidates in Nellore gear up for local polls
TD Fields BC Leader Roop Kumar Yadav For Nellore Mayor
Telugu Desam has nominated former Deputy Mayor P. Roop Kumar Yadav for Nellore Mayor, setting up a contest against YSRC candidate Anam Vijay Kumar Reddy.
Officials Step Up Vigil To Ensure Free And Fair Local Body Elections
Officials in Nellore and Chittoor have intensified surveillance, enforced election rules and strengthened security to prevent violations and ensure impartial local body polls.
IMD predicts wet spell in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
The weatherman issues orange alert for the districts of Chittoor, Tirupati and Nellore till 3 p.m. on October 18; yellow alert remains for Rayalaseema and central Andhra Pradesh
TDP inches towards achieving consensus on Nellore Mayor seat
On the other hand, the rival YSR Congress Party has already announced the name of Anam Vijayakumar Reddy, the partys Nellore Rural constituency in-charge, who is firmly ensconced in the saddle.
TDP inches towards achieving consensus on Nellore Mayor seat
On the other hand, the rival YSR Congress Party has already announced the name of Anam Vijayakumar Reddy, the partys Nellore Rural constituency in-charge, who is firmly ensconced in the saddle.
Ganja Cultivation Hidden In Maize Fields Unearthed In Nellore District
Police unearthed ganja cultivation spread across nearly two acres of agricultural land: Reports
Police destroy ganja cultivation, six held in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
In a separate incident, 385 kg of dry ganja worth 1.9 crore seized from a four-wheeler at Turluvada Toll Plaza in Visakhapatnam district
Operation Trishul: 6 Held for Growing Ganja Under Maize Crop in Nellore
Police used drones to locate the plants, which were between three and six feet tall, adding that investigators also found a drip irrigation system installed at the site to support the cultivation
Ganja Farm Busted In Nellore, Six Arrested
Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.
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.
Nellore SP to deploy 1,500 police personnel for local body polls
Bind-over proceedings have been initiated against 874 people across the district, says SP Ajitha Vejendla
YSRC Announces Nominees For 27 ULBs
The nominees for municipal corporations are: Vizianagaram-Kolagatla Sravani, Visakhapatnam-Varudu Kalyani, Eluru-Ganta Mohan Rao, Machilipatnam-Lanka Jyothi, Ongole-Kuppam Prasad, Nellore-Anam Vijay Kumar and Kadapa-Bandi Deepthi Reddy.
Officials Gear Up For Local Body Polls In Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram Districts
District officials in Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram are preparing polling infrastructure, security and logistics for upcoming local body elections.
Nellore Food Joints Fined 4.4 Lakh For Safety Violations
Nellore officials fined food businesses 4.4 lakh for violations including expired products, poor hygiene, substandard ingredients and improper labelling.
Land Resurvey Errors: Nellore Farmers Unable To Establish Ownership
The problem surfaced in Nookanapalli village of Kaluvoya mandal, where discrepancies have been reported in several land records.
ED attaches assets worth Rs 129 crore in TTD ghee adulteration fraud
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable and movable assets worth Rs 129.85 crore belonging to Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities and other entities as part of an ongoing money laundering probe into the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud. The Enforcement Directorate, Hyderabad Zonal Office, attached the assets of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities Pvt Ltd, their promoters Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, and their family members; Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd, its promoter Kailash Chand Mangla and his family members; and other related entities/individuals, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Central agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered at Tirupati East Police Station alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption in the fraudulent supply of adulterated ghee to TTD. The agency filed a chargesheet and a supplementary chargesheet before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Nellore, disclosing a massive criminal conspiracy to supply adulterated ghee to TTD for preparation of the sacred Lord Venkateswara Laddu Prasadam, thereby cheating TTD, endangering public health and generating huge unlawful gains. Investigation under PMLA has revealed that adulterated ghee worth Rs 234.5 crore was supplied to TTD by Bhole Baba, directly and through front dairies which bid for TTD tenders in their own names for a commission, while the ghee was actually manufactured at the factories of Bhole Baba and Sukriti Foods by blending refined palm oil, palm kernel oil and palmolein with chemicals such as monoglycerides, acetic acid ester, lactic acid and betacarotene, invoiced as edible oils. To clean the books, the palm oil so consumed was shown as sold to bogus buyers, while fictitious purchases of milk and ghee and fictitious sales of byproducts such as skimmed milk were recorded to project a genuine dairy operation, said the statement. Payments made through banking channels against the fictitious purchases were returned in cash through hawala channels, and this cash was used to fund the bogus palm-oil buyers, to pay commissions to the front dairies and to pay other persons connected with the fraud, it added. Earlier, ED had conducted searches on June 3, 2026, at 16 premises in Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh linked to the principal conspirators, front dairies, chemical suppliers and accommodation-entry providers, resulting in seizure/freezing of cash and bank balances of Rs 2.7 crore. ED has also arrested Vipin Jain and Kailash Chand Mangla, promoters and directors of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd and Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd respectively, who orchestrated the manufacturing of adulterated ghee and its fraudulent supply to TTD. Total attachments in this case, including seizure and freezing under Section 17 of PMLA, amount to Rs 132.55 crore so far. Further investigation is in progress, said the agency.
Three arrested in Nellore murder case, one absconding
Three arrested in Nellore murder case, one absconding
50,000 crore sanctioned for infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh: Narayana
Municipal Administration Minister says all projects stalled by previous government have been resumed; underground drainage works worth 800 crore in Nellore to be completed by June 12, 2027, with tap connections to every household and Sangam Barrage water supply by year-end
Nellore SP identifies sensitive villages ahead of local body polls
Ajitha Vejendla directs police to strengthen security, monitor trouble-makers and prevent a recurrence of election-related clashes
ESIC floats 134-crore tender for 100-bed hospital in Nellore
Nellore MP says the hospital will make quality medical services accessible to thousands of unorganised-sector workers and their families in the region
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.
Nellore: Race Intensifies Among Alliance Parties for Mayors Post
With the Mayors post in the Nellore Municipal Corporation falling vacant in the unreserved category, lobbying has intensified within the ruling alliance, as several aspirants are emerging from the Telugu Desam and the BJP.
Mushroom production facility worth 330 crore planned at Gollapalli in Nellore district
Awareness events across Kadapa, Nellore mark World Arthritis Day 2026
A.P. MA&UD Minister distributes housing pattas to 19 transgenders in Nellore
Nellore: Five Injured as Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry in Gudur
The police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the accident. The injured were shifted to the Gudur Government Hospital for treatment.
Auto Driver Murdered Over Parking Dispute In Nellore
A 26-year-old auto driver, Varun, was allegedly murdered by three youths from Chennai: Reports
Sarannavaratri Festivities Begin at Nellore Temple Amid Tight Security
The annual Sarannavaratri festivities began at Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple in Dargamitta, Nellore, on Sunday with traditional rituals, special alankaram and Chandi Homam.
Firecracker Sparks Blaze At Temple Pandal
A misfired firecracker triggered a blaze at a temple pandal in Nellore during a procession, but a prompt response by police and fire services averted casualties.
Permanent house titles distributed to 939 families in Nellore
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launches the programme virtually from his camp office; beneficiaries, most of whom are women, describe it as early Dasara gift; house titles for 4,000 poor families soon, says Collector
Nellore railway police recover 50 lost phones worth 10 lakh and return them to passengers
Special teams trace the phones using the CEIR portal and IMEI tracking
Narayana distributes 1,320 bicycles for Nellore students
YSRC MLC Alleges Irregularities in Nellore Corporation
The MLC alleged that house-plan approvals were taking two to three months despite assurances of 24-hour approvals.
Telugu Desam Prepares Cadre for Local Body Polls in Nellore
Dhoondi Rakesh asks cadre to prepare for municipal and panchayat elections
YSRCP announces Anam Vijaykumar Reddy as Nellore Mayor candidate
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YSRC Names Anam Vijay Kumar Reddy As Its Nellore Mayor Candidate
YSRC has named Anam Vijay Kumar Reddy as its Nellore mayor candidate, subject to the post being reserved for the OC-General category.
YSRCP names Anam Vijaykumar Reddy, Arunamma as Nellore Mayoral candidates
If the Mayoral seat is reserved for the OC General category, Vijaykumar Reddy will contest, otherwise Arunamma will be in the race if it is reserved for OC Women category
Nellore Gets First Container Substation, Ev Bus Charging Infrastructure
Guravaiah reviewed with officials progress of the container substation being established in the Nellore Town division: Reports
Electricity Wing Urges Households To Adopt Rooftop Solar
Electricity officials urged households in Nellore to install rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme to reduce power bills and promote clean energy.
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
APSCPCR assures strict legal action in Nellore rape case involving disabled minor
Varuna Yagams Held Across Nellore Seeking Rainfall
A Varuna Yagam was also held at the Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple in Nellore Rural constituency under the guidance of MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy: Reports
