The 108.13 km project will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages in the State
Union cabinet approves Rs 3,653 cr 4-lane Badvel-Nellore highway in Andhra
The 108.13 km project will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages ...
New graduates can now intern with Nellore Collectorate
The District Collector announces a three to six months internship programme for fresh graduates and final year students who are motivated to step into public administration; last date to apply is 15 June
Union Cabinet approves Badvel-Nellore Corridor in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The meeting of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor with a length of 108.134 km at a cost of Rs 3,653.10 crore on National Highway 67 under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) mode. The proposed Badvel-Nellore Corridor will provide connectivity to important nodes in the three Industrial Corridors of Andhra Pradesh, i.e., Kopparthy Node on the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC), Orvakal Node on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC), and Krishnapatnam Node on Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC). This will have a positive impact on the Logistic Performance Index (LPI) of the country. Badvel-Nellore Corridor starts from Gopavaram village on the existing National Highway 67 in Kadapa district and terminates at the Krishnapatnam Port Junction on NH-16 (Chennai-Kolkata) in Nellore district, and will also provide strategic connectivity to Krishnapatnam Port, which has been identified as a priority node under Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. The proposed corridor will reduce the travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port by 33.9 km from 142 km to 108.13 km as compared to the existing Badvel-Nellore road. This will reduce the travel time by one hour and ensure that substantial gain is achieved in terms of reduced fuel consumption thereby reducing carbon footprint and Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC). The Badvel-Nellore Corridor project with 108.134 km will generate about 20 lakh man-days of direct employment, and 23 lakh man-days of indirect employment. The 4-Lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor, whose construction has been approved by the Cabinet will benefit the development journey of Andhra Pradesh and generate several opportunities for the youth of the state, Modi posted on X. In response to the post by Modi, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naiduposted The approval of the 4-lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor by the Union Cabinet is a major step forward in our states growth, boosting regional connectivity and empowering our youth. I thank Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and Honble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji for the sanctioning of this corridor.
Increased MSP for Kharif crops
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2025-26 Kharif season and extended the interest subvention scheme for farmers. It also approved two multi-tracking railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, as well as a four-lane highway project in Andhra Pradesh. The Cabinet approved a hike in paddy MSP by three percent or Rs 69 per quintal to Rs 2,369 for the 2025-26 Kharif season and up to nine percent rise in rates of pulses and oilseeds, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The cost to the exchequer of the MSP decision is Rs 2,07,000 crore, and continuation of the subvention scheme will cost Rs 15,642 crore. The announcement comes amid the southwest monsoon reaching earlier than usual, giving a boost to the sowing of kharif crops, which contribute over 50 per cent of Indias total annual foodgrain production. Under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for 2025-26, farmers will continue to receive short-term credit at an affordable rate through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). The continuation of the scheme will cost exchequer Rs 15,640 crore, the Minister said. Under MISS, farmers get short-term loans of up to Rs 3 lakh through KCC at a subsidised interest rate of 7 percent, with 1.5 percent interest subvention provided to eligible lending institutions. Additionally, farmers who repay loans promptly are eligible for an incentive of up to 3 percent as the Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI), effectively reducing their interest rate on KCC loans to 4 percent. However, for loans taken exclusively for animal husbandry or fisheries, the interest benefit is applicable up to Rs 2 lakh. No changes have been proposed to the structure or other components of the scheme, which covers over 7.75 crore KCC accounts in the country. On the infrastructure front, the government approved over Rs 7,000 crore for various projects, including a four-lane road project on the Badvel-Nellore National Highway in Andhra Pradesh, the four-laning of the 135-km Wardha-Ballarshah rail line in Maharashtra, and the 41-km Ratlam-Nagda line in Madhya Pradesh. The two railway multi-tracking projects, costing approximately Rs 3,399 crore, will add about 176 km to the existing Indian Railways network across four districts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, he said. He stated that the rail projects will enhance line capacity, enabling faster and seamless movement of passengers and goods, and improve connectivity for approximately 784 villages with a combined population of nearly 19.74 lakh. The Badvel-Nellore project in Andhra Pradesh will cost Rs 3,653.10 crore for the construction of a 108.134-km 4-lane highway corridor under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer model. This corridor will connect important nodes on the Visakhapatnam-Chennai, Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru industrial corridors and provide strategic access to the Krishnapatnam Port, he said.
Andhra four-lane corridor receives cabinet approval
The 108.134 km, four-lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor on national highway (NH) 67 will be built on design-build-finance-operate-transfer (DBFOT) mode. It will provide connectivity to important nodes in the three industrial corridors of Andhra Pradesh-Kopparthy node on the Vishakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor, Orvakal node on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and Krishnapatnam node on Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor-and will have a positive impact on India's Logistics Performance Index, said a government statement.
Government Approves Construction Of 108 Km Badvel-Nellore Highway In Andhra Pradesj
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves 7,000 crore of rail and road projects
While 3,399 crore of multi-tracking rail projects will be taken up across MP and Maharashtra, the four-lane highway corridor from Badvel to Nellore (in Andhra) has an estimate cost of 3,653 crore.
Union Cabinet approves 3,653-crore four-lane Badvel-Nellore NH
Proposed corridor will reduce distance to Krishanpatnam port by 34 km, from 142 km to 108 km compared to the existing Badvel-Nellore road; this will cut travel time by an hour and substantially reduce fuel consumption
Cabinet approves Rs. 3,653 crore Badvel-Nellore highway project to boost connectivity and logistics in Andhra Pradesh DD News
Badvel-Nellore Highway Worth Rs 3,653 Crore, Railways' Multitracking Projects Get Cabinet Nod
Cabinet cleared two multitracking projects across Indian Railways covering four districts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, which has an estimated cost of Rs 3,399 crore.
The Union Cabinet has approved railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, enhancing connectivity for 784 villages and boosting freight capacity. A new highway in Andhra Pradesh will improve port access, reduce travel time, and generate employment. These infrastructure developments aim to improve transportation efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate economic growth in the respective regions.
The Indian government has approved a 3,653.10 crore project to construct a 4-lane highway corridor connecting Badvel and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. T ...
Special teams arrest Former YSRCP minister Kakani in Bengaluru
NELLORE: Former YSRCP minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy, who had been evading arrest for the past two months, was reportedly taken into custody by special police teams in Bengaluru on Sunday. The arrest comes in connection with multiple charges against him, including illegal quartz mining, unauthorised stocking of explosives, and cases under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Police teams from Madanapalle and Nellore, which had been actively tracking Kakanis movements across cities like Hyderabad and Chennai, managed to locate him in Bengaluru finally. He was later shifted to Nellore by road. Police issued notices once in Nellore, and twice in Hyderabad to Kakani family members. Though he applied for bail in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, and the Supreme Court, Kakani failed to get it. Very recently, the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition related to illegal quartz mining, and intimidation of tribal communities. Kakani had filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court seeking protection from arrest. But the former minister did not get any relief from the apex court
One killed, 10 injured in Nellore road accident
Each Rural Home in Nellore, Tirupati Districts To Get Clean Tap Water
Scheme projected to benefit 27.5 lakh rural residents by 2058
TD Legislator Says YSRC Faces Wipe-Out From State Politics
TD targets YSRC in Nellore Mini Mahanadu; Somireddy alleges massive liquor scam, vows party revival.
THINK Gas to set up two LNG filling hubs in AP
The new fuelling points in Nellore and Anantapur are expected to be operational by September 25
TDP leaders accuse YSRCP of putting spokes in development of AP at Nellore Mini Mahanadu
Ministers urge the public to strengthen the government and shun negative minded Opposition party; leaders call upon the party cadre and functionaries not to rattle the TDP family and stand united to fight the Opposition
9-yr-old tribal boys death exposes shackles of slavery in Tirupati district
NELLORE: The Satyavedu Police in Tirupati district arrested three individuals in connection with the illegal confinement and subsequent death of a 9-year-old tribal boy, Yanadi Venkateshu. Puttur DSP G Ravikumar disclosed the case details during a press meet held on Thursday at the Satyavedu police station. The arrested have been identified as N Muthu (60), his wife M Dhanabhagyam (52), and their son M Rajasekhar (32), all from N Agraharam of Satyavedu mandal in Tirupati district. According to the DSP, the boys mother, Ankamma, a resident of Chavatapalem in Gudur mandal, had been working as a labourer along with her partner Prakash and their three children at a farm in Duttalur mandal in Nellore district. The family was approached by Muthu and Dhanabhagyam of NR Agraharam in Satyavedu mandal, who promised work for a monthly wage of Rs 10,000 and paid a Rs 15,000 advance. The family worked for Muthu for a year under harsh conditions, performing agricultural tasks and herding ducks. Despite demanding a wage hike, Muthu refused. After Ankammas husband passed away, she returned to her native village for the final rites. Yanadi community members face exploitation Muthu had agreed to settle a Rs 25,000 loan if the remaining family continued working for him. When the work conditions became unbearable, Anakamma tried to leave but was told to repay Rs 45,000. Unable to arrange the money immediately, she left her son with Muthu, hoping to return with the funds. Venkateshu pleaded with his mother to rescue him from hard labour. The last conversation took place on April 15. By the time Anakamma returned with the money, Muthu offered evasive explanations: that the boy had been sent away for work, then that he was hospitalized, and later that he had run away. Over the next nine months, the boy was made to do strenuous work and frequently cried to return to his mother. Ankamma repeatedly pleaded for his release but was misled by Muthu. Eventually, she approached Satyavedu police on May 19 and lodged a complaint. Puttur DSP G Ravi Kumar producing the arrested before the media in Sathyavedu of Tirupati district on Thursday. The police, acting swiftly under the supervision of DSP Ravikumar, registered a case under multiple laws including the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, Child Labour Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Act on May 19, 2025. Muthu, his wife Dhanabhagyam, and their son Rajasekhar were taken into custody. Investigations revealed that Venkateshu had fallen severely ill in early April and was taken to a hospital in Pudupaalem on April 11. Despite treatment, he died on April 12. CCTV footage confirmed the timeline. Fearing legal consequences, the accused allegedly buried the boys body in the Palar river with the help of family members. The body was buried in Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu because it was Muthus in-laws native and Venkateshu was engaged there for duck rearing under the supervision of Muthus mother-in-law. Under the supervision of the Kanchi Sub-Collector and Magistrate Rafeeq, police exhumed the body and conducted an autopsy at Chengalpattu Medical college. The DSP confirmed that all three accused have been remanded. Tragically, Venkateshus story is not an isolated case. The Yanadi community has long faced systemic exploitation. Under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, practices such as offering advances, restricting freedom of movement, and preventing individuals from leaving work are criminal offences. Yet, such violations persist unchecked. Just last month, another Yanadi couple from Nellore district, Namburu Padma and Agni, revealed they had been trapped in bonded labour for over 15 years, passed between middlemen like commodities. In the past year, nearly 50 Yanadi individuals have been rescued from bonded labour in Andhra Pradesh and beyond. Exploitation is rampant in sectors such as duck rearing, charcoal production, brick kilns, shrimp and crab processing, and rice mills. Duck rearers, especially small-scale or traditional farmers, practice nomadic or semi-nomadic duck rearing. Ducks are taken to fields, ponds, and water bodies where they can forage for snails, insects, leftover grains after harvest in paddy fields, and aquatic plants. Addressing individual cases is not enough. Andhra Pradesh must urgently develop a state action plan for Bonded Labour to monitor industries and protect vulnerable communities, said Shaik Basheer, Executive Secretary of ARD NGO and member of the District Vigilance Committee on Bonded Labour. NGOs like Shed India have rescued children from similar situations. Two young boys are currently recovering in shelter homes, receiving medical and psychological care. Activists warn that without comprehensive state-level reforms and enforcement, these abuses will persist. Venkatesh from the National Adivasi Solidarity Council (NASC), who has been supporting Anakamma, confirmed that officials are still investigating. The postmortem report is expected to provide clarity on how the boy died.
Farmers Wary Despite Record Water Allocation for Early Kharif in Nellore
Nellore is the only district in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh region with a combined water storage capacity of 100tmc in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs this season
Nellore Politics Heats Up As Yadav Defends MP Vemireddy, Slams Former Minister Anil
Roop Kumar, who joined the Telugu Desam ahead of the 2024 elections, dismissed Anils claims as baseless and misleading.
Heavy rainfall likely in Andhra Pradesh for next two days
VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Amaravati Centre has forecast heavy rainfall in isolated places in the State over the next two days. According to the IMD bulletin released on Monday, heavy rainfall is likely on Tuesday in isolated areas of Tirupati, Chittoor, SPSR Nellore, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts. On Wednesday, similar conditions are expected in Anantapur, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Chittoor, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts. The IMD also reported that the southwest monsoon has further advanced over parts of the south Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, south Bay of Bengal, central Bay of Bengal, and parts of the northeast Bay of Bengal as of May 19. The Met department further noted that favourable conditions are in place for the monsoon to advance over additional parts of these regions in the next two to three days. Weather systems currently influencing the region include a trough extending from a cyclonic circulation over Madhya Maharashtra to Rayalaseema across north interior Karnataka at 0.9 km above mean sea level. Additionally, an upper air cyclonic circulation over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is situated between 1.5 and 5.8 km above mean sea level and is tilting southwestward with height. A related trough extends from the southeast Bay of Bengal to north interior Karnataka, passing through south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema. Meanwhile, Ronanki Kurmanath, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), said that moderate rainfall was recorded in some districts as of 7 pm on Monday. Etapaka in Alluri Sitarama Raju district received 41.2 mm, Kurupam in Parvathipuram Manyam district recorded 36.7 mm, and Vinodarayunipalem in Prakasam district registered 33.5 mm. Maximum daytime temperatures reached 38.1Celsius in Gajapathinagaram (Vizianagaram district) and Buttayagudem (Alluri Sitarama Raju district) on Monday, the MD explained.
58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu will be installed in Amaravati: Minister Ponguru Narayana
NELLORE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has approved installation of a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati, commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of Amarajeevi, said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Ponguru Narayana. The year-long birth anniversary celebrations of Amaravati are going on from March 16, 2025 to March 16, 2026. Speaking at the 125th birth anniversary event organised by Sri Potti Sriramulu Memorial Trust in Nellore on Sunday, Narayana paid rich tributes to Amarajeevi. He recalled that the Gandhian died after a 58-day hunger strike demanding a separate State for Telugu-speaking people. He also praised Sriramulus role in securing temple entry rights for Dalits, calling him a social reformer whose legacy inspires future generations. Expressing pride for Sriramulus Nellore roots, the MAUD Minister said a 22-acre state-of-the-art Potti Sriramulu Market will be developed in Nellores 9th division as part of preserving Amarajeevis legacy. In another key initiative, Narayana, accompanied by his daughter Sharani, inspected the modernisation of VR High School, which is being reopened after five years. Sharani recommended improvements, including indoor play equipment, and playground enhancements, emphasising the importance of a joyful learning environment. The school is set to reopen on June 12. Sharani also pledged to adopt underprivileged students under the Chief Ministers P4 initiative.
Lemon farming boosts income for Nellore farmers
NELLORE: Lemon farming is becoming a reliable source of income and stability for farmers in the Podalakur region, with many shifting away from traditional crops like paddy in favour of this hardy upland fruit. The dedicated lemon market yard in Podalakur has played a key role in making lemon sales more accessible and profitable for farmers. Many cultivators have found lemon cultivation to be more profitable compared to other crops. Farmers have been cultivating lemons on nearly 20,000 hectares across the undivided Nellore district. Despite occasional fluctuations in prices, farmers believe that lemon offers a minimum guaranteed income. As a result, they are now showing a growing interest in expanding their lemon cultivation. Some are even replanting lemon saplings in place of old orchards. For many, lemons have become primary crop. The establishment of national and international markets for lemons has been highly beneficial for local growers. The summer season is proving particularly profitable, offering attractive market prices for lemons. On average, during the peak season, around 20 truckloads of lemons are exported daily from the Podalakur lemon market yard to various states across northern and southern India. Speaking to TNIE , Krishna Reddy, a local farmer from Podalakur mandal, said, The lemon market has expanded across the country. Despite occasional price fluctuations, farmers are mostly earning decent profits. Prices are particularly good during February, March, and April. Additionally, under the Horticulture Departments Rejuvenation Scheme, subsidies are available even when old orchards are replaced with new saplings. Small and marginal farmers are receiving aid through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), which offers up to Rs 50,000 per acre annually to support cultivation costs. No matter how many crops we try, lemon farming continues to prove reliable. It provides some income year-round and has become the mainstay for many of us, added farmer, N Sekhar.
Nellore Celebrates Potti Sreeramulus 125th Birth Anniversary
He announced that the government has declared a year-long celebration of Sriramulus birth anniversary from March 16, 2025, to March 16, 2026. He also revealed that the Chief Minister has approved the installation of a 58-foot statue of Sriramulu in the state capital.
Engineering student abducted, assaulted in Andhra's Tirupati
TIRUPATI: Tiruchanur Police have launched an investigation after a group of students allegedly kidnapped, confined, and brutally assaulted a final-year B.Tech student in Tirupati in the early hours of May 15. Officers registered a case under Crime Number 250/2025, invoking Sections 137(2), 118(1), 115(2), 127(2), and 351(2) read with 3(5) of the BNS. Police confirmed that an investigation is underway and assured strict action against all those involved in the crime. According to police, the incident took place between 12.30 am and 6.00 am at the two locations namely, the Srinivasa PG Hostel near SVCE College on Karakambadi Road and Room No. 209 of Elite Park Hotel near the Mango Market Yard in Srinivasapuram under Tirupati Rural. The complainant A James (22) a final-year student of Sri Vidya Niketan College and resident of Reddypalem village in Nellore district, allegedly filed a formal complaint at Tiruchanur Police Station on May 16. He stated that a group of juniors led by accused Yaswanth (A1) forcibly abducted him and his friend Guru Sai Reddy from the hostel. James alleged that accused Kiran (A2), Jagga (A3), Lalith (A4), Sai Gowda (A5), Vamsi (A6), Rupesh (A7), and several unidentified others took them on motorcycles under threat of death. They reportedly confined the victims in the hotel room and assaulted them using bare hands, legs, a knuckle rod, and a belt. James sustained bleeding injuries above and near his right eye, while Guru Sai Reddy also suffered multiple injuries. The assailants allegedly issued death threats if the victims failed to comply with their demands. The victims reportedly managed to escape while being taken back to Tirupati from the hotel. Tiruchanur police are working to confirm the identities of the other accused.
13 tahsildars issued show-cause notices over freehold rights violations in Andhra's Kadapa
KADAPA: The Kadapa district revenue department has issued show-cause notices to 13 Tahsildars for allegedly violating norms while converting assigned lands into freehold ownership. The action follows a departmental probe into large-scale irregularities. Revenue Special CS RP Sisodia confirmed that ineligible persons received freehold rights in violation of guidelines. The inquiry identified serious breaches in Mylavaram, Lingala, B Matham, and Jammalamadugu mandals. Among those served notices are Tahsildars Anuradha (Mylavaram), V Gangayya (Porumamilla), Madhusudan Reddy (Badvel), Vijayakumari (V Nellore), Lakshminarayana (Lingala), Mahboob Basha (Simhadripuram), Gurrappa (Jammalamadugu), and six others who served during the period of alleged misuse. CPI district secretary Gali Chandra, addressing a press conference at the party office, demanded criminal cases and permanent dismissal of the accused officials. He accused the YSRCP government of enabling a land grab under the guise of land titling policy.
Andhra government to implement free RTC bus travel for women from August 15
KURNOOL: The TDP-led NDA government has decided to implement the free travel scheme for women in RTC buses, one of its Super Six promises, from August 15. Addressing a public meeting in Panyam Assembly constituency of Kurnool district on Saturday, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that the free RTC bus travel scheme for women will be implemented from August 15, marking the Independence Day. Ours is a peoples government. We are ensuring the welfare of poor and downtrodden, while attracting major investments to the State. We have already brought 76 projects worth Rs 4.96 lakh crore, which will generate employment for 4.51 lakh people, he said. On NDA welfare schemes, Naidu said, We are providing social security pensions ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 15,000 to the eligible people, something unparalleled in the country. With Anna Canteens, we are feeding the poor. Under Deepam 2.0, we are giving three LPG cylinders free per annum. Teacher posts will be filled through Mega DSC. A sum of Rs 15,000 will be credited into the bank accounts of women with schoolgoing children before the commencement of new academic year under Thalliki Vandanam scheme. During his visit to C-Camp Rythu Bazaar, Naidu interacted with farmers and sanitation workers. Highlighting the Swachh Andhra and Swarna Andhra initiative on third Saturday of every month, he said, Cleanliness is essential for everyone. We must keep our houses and surroundings clean. Clean space fosters clean thoughts. Many people suffer from health issues in the modern world. Everyone must practise yoga daily. On the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Visakhapatnam. We will hold yoga programmes statewide from May 21 to June 21, he said. Aim is to make AP net-zero State environmentally The CM narrated a story of Gautama Buddha to highlight the importance of recycling. In the story, a disciple asks Buddha for a new robe as his old one is torn. Buddha gives him a new one. Later, when asked what happened to the old robe, the disciple says he used it as a bedsheet, later as a curtain, and finally as a cleaning cloth in the kitchen. Buddha praises the disciple for reusing it wisely. This story teaches us that nothing should go waste. Everything can be reused or recycled, he explained. Our goal is to make Andhra Pradesh a net-zero State environmentally. The previous government left 8.5 million metric tonnes of garbage in urban areas uncleared. I have instructed Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Narayana to clear all the garbage by October 2. So far, 5.5 million tonnes of waste has been removed, he mentioned. In Japan, not even a scrap of paper is thrown on the road. We must adopt such practices here. Two waste-to-energy projects are already functional in the State. Future projects will come up in Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Kadapa converting 90% of urban waste into energy, Naidu revealed. I am a child of Rayalaseema, and its development is my responsibility. The region was once synonymous with drought and factionism. We have eradicated factionism and shielded the people from drought. Rayalaseema is being transformed into a horticulture hub now with an acreage of 1.8 million hectares. We will double the acreage of horticulture crops to 3.6 million hectares in next five years, he said.
Zero waste should be our goal: CM Chandrababu Naidu
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised the need for transforming Andhra Pradeshs villages into clean and sustainable hubs through effective waste management. Zero waste should be our goal. Every panchayat should implement an action plan to achieve it, he said. During a review meeting with officials at the State Secretariat on Thursday, he directed them to intensify efforts to ensure daily collection of waste from households, convert wet waste into compost, and hand over dry waste to agencies for processing. Naidu instructed the officials to invite tenders next month to engage agencies for dry waste collection, and to entrust DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) groups with managing wet waste, converting it into compost locally. He proposed the establishment of 52 waste management clusters across the State, with two per district, to grade and sell waste to agencies or transport it for further processing. No panchayat should dump waste on the roadside, he asserted. The Chief Minister advocated for a Circular Economy Policy to streamline waste management, suggesting a study of Rajasthans model, and the use of electric vehicles for waste collection. He directed the Panchayat Raj Department to coordinate with the Swachh Andhra Pradesh initiative, and the Pollution Control Board in this regard. Naidu also emphasised the need for studying agricultural and allied sector waste to support the circular economy. To incentivise progress, he announced awards for panchayats and individuals excelling in waste management, to be presented on October 2, 2025, with a goal to fully streamline the system by October 2, 2026. The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of Waste-to-Energy plants being set up in Nellore, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Kurnool, directing the officials to ensure timely completion.
Nellore Rural transformed; 339 completed projects inaugurated in a single day
The completed developmental projects include cement roads, drains, parks, and other public amenities and infrastructure
Prakasam police crack TDP leader Veeraiah Chowdarys murder case, arrest nine accused
ONGOLE: Prakasam Superintendent of Police (SP) AR Damodar on Wednesday night announced that police had solved the murder of TDP leader and former Naguluppalapadu MPP Muppavarapu Veeraiah Chowdary. Police arrested nine persons and recovered three knives, seven mobile phones, and a black bag. The murder, committed on 22 April at Veeraiahs office in Ongole, stemmed from political vendetta, personal disputes, and business rivalries. Veeraiah, from Ammanabrolu in NG Padu mandal and residing in Ongole, was involved in liquor and real estate businesses and played an active role in the TDP. Police identified Alla Sambasiva Rao alias Sambaiah and Muppa Sureshformer associates turned rivalsas key conspirators. Sambaiah and Borlagunta Vinod Kumar, who reportedly suffered business losses due to Veeraiah, conspired with Suresh and Thota Srinivasa Rao. In Hyderabad, they discussed property disputes and forged ties. Leveraging Vinods contacts with criminals in Nellore, the group roped him in for financial recovery tasks, including intimidation over a Rs 9 crore payment. Impressed, Sambasiva Rao proposed Veeraiahs murder, offering Vinod a debt waiver, Rs 10 lakh in cash, and further compensation. Vinod agreed and contacted Golla Ruthyendra Babu alias Nani in Nellore, who helped arrange contract killers Tuvar Vamsi Krishna and Mannem Teja alias Bunny. Bellamkonda Venkata Goutham and associate Nagaraju joined the plot. The group made multiple visits to Ongole, procured weapons, and stayed in local lodges. Vinod surveyed Veeraiahs residence but, deterred by security cameras, directed the killers to target Veeraiahs office. At 7:35 pm on 22 April, the attackers stormed the office, fatally stabbed Veeraiah, and fled on two vehiclesthe Splendor and a Suzuki Access-125 scooter. Vinods relative, Marturi Kiran, stayed with the accused and promised legal assistance. SP Damodar and DSP R Srinivasa Rao led a multi-department investigation and tracing the vehicles helped crack the case. On 14 May, police arrested nine accused. Three othersSuresh, Obili Nagaraju, and Naniremain absconding.
Nine Arrested in Veeraiah Chowdary Murder Case
The other arrested include contract killers from Nellore and political associates of Chowdarys rivals.
Five drinking water plants opened in Udayagiri constituency
With this, the number of water plants inaugurated through the VPR Foundation in SPSR Nellore district touches 170
Nellore BJP Offers Special Prayers On Operation Sindoors Success
The BJP unit attributed the success to Indian soldiers as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Water release for second rabi crop in non-delta area, a historic decision, says Anam
The move will benefit 5.24 lakh acres of land in the erstwhile Nellore and Chittoor districts and become a blessing for scores of farmers
Man dies by suicide in Amberpet after online betting debt
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man died by suicide at his rented residence in Vaninagar, Amberpet, reportedly after losing money in online betting. The victim has been identified as Tirumala Shetty Vamshi Krishna, a native of Nellore district. He was working as a theatre supervisor in Hyderabad. According to reports, Vamshi had taken loans from multiple individuals 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 .
Bharat Sindoor MSME Park to provide jobs to over 1,000 local youth: Nellore Rural MLA
State government has sanctioned 7 crore for the infrastructure of the park constructed across 60 acres of land, says Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy
1,400 households of Bhagat Singh Colony in Nellore to get land titles
This issue has been pending for the past 40 years, says MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana
Nellore Municipal Corporation takes multiple steps to curb mosquito menace in city
Special campaign started to offer under ground drainage connection to residents for just one rupee, says Municipal Commissioner Y.O. Nandan
Over 40 tmcft of water to be released for 3.64 lakh acres in Nellore district: Endowments Minister
Another 16 tmcft of water will be released from the Telugu Ganga project for 35,360 acres in Nellore district and 1,24 lakh acres in Tirupati district
Residents of Ranganayakulapeta in Nellore asked to evict their lands
Leaders of YSRCP and CPI(M) offer support to the residents and assure to fight until they are provided compensation and rehabilitation
64 social welfare hostels in Nellore to be renovated by May-end: Collector
3,000 SHG women to operate 700 Trupti canteens in State: MA&UD Minister
MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana inaugurates first Trupti Canteen in the state at Atmakur Bus Stand Centre in Nellore on Monday
Nellore: Lokesh Praises MLA Kotamreddy for Record Development
Nara Lokesh commended MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy's leadership as a beacon of progress and his efforts as a model for development taken up by the coalition government
Nellore: Tribal Communities Demand Political Representation
Most representation is given to tribals from agency areas. Plains tribes, including the 5 lakh-strong Yanadi community, remain unrepresented, Rao said.
The former Minister accuses the Nellore MP of getting the mining industry into his clutches and threatening his rivals of dire consequences
A.P. govt. committed to strengthen healthcare infra: Minister
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurates two dialysis centres at Vinjamuru and Podalakuru Community Health Centres respectively in the SPSR Nellore district
Allu Arjun Teases Brahmanandam with Quirky T-Shirt
Allu Arjun turns heads with a quirky Nellore Pedda Reddy tee, paying tribute to Brahmanandam and winning hearts online
A.P. CM assures support to a widow in Nellorepalem
Chandrababu Naidu directed Nellore District Collector O. Anand to offer DSC coaching to Susmita, and to provide a drone to her younger brother, who has completed ITI, for agricultural purposes
Processing Units To Come Up At Araku
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu virtually set the foundation for the Araku project along with MSME Park Narampet in Atmakur mandal of Nellore district on Thursday.
Andhra Pradesh: Six killed in car crash in Nellore district
Kovuru: Six people died in a car crash in Nellore district on Wednesday. Of them, five were medical students, police said. The accident occurred around 2.30 pm near a petrol pump on the highway near Pothireddypalem village, when the car lost control at a curve and rammed into a shop, killing a resident inside on 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 .
Deputy CM Pawan Announces Rs 50 Lakh Financial Assistance to the Family of Slain Madhusudhan Rao
The Deputy Chief Minister announced a financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh to the family of Madhusudhan Rao of Kavali, Nellore district, who was killed in the Pahalagam terror attack. Pawan expressed his grief, saying the Jana Sena lost its activist, Madhusudhan Rao, in the terrorist attack.
Nellore police bust seven-member cybercriminal gang
Chinna Bazar police officials arrest five persons from Rajasthan and two locals, who duped a woman of 2.46 crore in online investment scam
Police bust ganja peddling gang in Nellore
Santhapeta police arrest a gang of five persons for selling ganja and seize 5 kg ganja worth 2.5 lakh from them
Kavali Techie Killed in Kashmir Terror Attack
Madhusudhan Rao, an IBM architect from Nellore, was shot dead in front of his wife during a trip.
Minister Narayana condoles death of Nellore native in Pahalgam terror attack
The deceased was identified as Somishetti Madhusudhan Rao, a resident of Kavali in Nellore district
Andhra Pradesh Govt Launches 'Smart Street Project', Street Vendors To Get Modern Shops
Andhra Pradesh is launching the 'Smart Street Project' to support small traders with modern container shops. Piloted in Nellore, it aims to ease traffic, improve cleanliness, and provide permanent business spots
At Ripe 75: Celebrations in Nellore, Prakasam Districts on CMs Birthday
TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena leaders honor CM Naidu with cake-cutting, charity events, and celebrations.
Minister Narayana calls for e-waste management
Several rallies and awareness drives were held across Nellore, Prakasam and Tirupati districts as part of Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra programme with e-check theme
Narayana Leads 'Swachh Andhra - Swachh Divas' Rally, Launches Bio-mining Unit in Nellore
The rally, which began at VRC Centre and culminated at Nartaki Centre, saw thousands of participants raising slogans promoting cleanliness along Trunk Road. Narayana paid floral tributes to the statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao, acknowledging their contributions to the nation
Nellore IAB allocates 41 tmc water for over 3 lakh acres in Rabi season
Water from Somasila reservoir will be released to the crop canals from May 5, says Endowments during the IAB meeting
Five air-conditioned bus shelters reopened in Nellore
Built during the previous tenure between 2014 and 2019, these facilities were not maintained properly during the last five years, says Nellore Rural MLA
Hope Rekindled for Somasila HLLC as Anam Steps in Again
Somasila High-Level Lift Canal project, a lifeline for farmers in six fluoride-affected mandals of SPSR Nellore district, is finally set for revival
JS seeks action against posts targeting Pawan Kalyan
At the behest of AP TIDCO chairman Vemulapati Ajay, JS workers have registered multiple cases at Nellore Rural DSP office, Rural Police Station, and other police stations across Nellore
SEIL Energy observes National Fire Service Day
The Nellore-based independent power producer is conducting various activities during National Fire Service Fortnight from April 14 to 28
Big Response to Hanuman Sobha Yatra in Nellore
With chanting of devotional slogans and traditional performances, the Yatra drew large crowds and took nearly an hour to pass through each key junction.
Encroachment Clearance Begins After 3 Decades to Widen Podalakur Road in Nellore
Govt sanctions Rs 12.20 crore for road widening, dividers and central lighting
Eight workers fell ill due to ammonia gas leak in Nellore
All were recovered and discharged on the same day, the company representatives told the TDP leaders who visited the shrimp processing plant in Ananthapuram village of TP Gudur mandal
Nellore Ammonia Gas Leak: 10 workers taken ill
The gas leak originated from ammonia gas plant within the facility during shrimp processing operations
Alliance parties doing vendetta politics, allege former YSRCP MLAs
Mekapati Vikram Reddy and Ramireddy Prathap Reddy claim that a fake mining case was filed against former Minister and YSRCP Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy
Under the scheme, the government proposes to provide 20 litres of safe drinking water to each household for 2
200-day stray dogs sterilisation underway in AP: Narayana
the minister held a meeting with party leaders in Nellore and discussed ongoing public issues and party strategies. Addressing them, he stressed the need for teamwork stating, People are looking for sincere service. Only those who truly serve can thrive in politics.
Nellores ARS develops promising new Rice variety NLR 3648
This development marks a significant step towards strengthening local agriculture, improving yield stability and reducing dependence on out-of-state rice varieties.
TDP leader completes 50 days of Gadapa Gadapa Ki Vastunna programme
Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy personally listens to the problems of people in 18 village panchayats and four divisions in the city limits of Nellore Rural constituency
Lord Ramas Ideals Apt Solutions for Social Evils, Says Venkaiah Naidu
Addressing a large gathering at the Sri Rama Shrine in Sriramapuram near his village Choutapalem in SPSR Nellore district on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami on Saturday
Strive for Developed India by 2047, BJP Cadres Told
He hoisted the party flag at party office to mark the celebrations of BJPs 45th foundation day in Nellore on Sunday,
Babu Jagjivan Rams services remembered on his birth anniversary
The social reformers 118th birth anniversary was celebrated fondly in Nellore, Tirupati, Prakasam and Kadapa districts
Arrangements for Annual Brahmotsavam of Historic Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Nellore
Centuries-old shrine in Buchireddypalem gears up for ten-day festivities, culminating in the grand Ratham procession on April 12.
Vigilance finds 120 crore fraud in Nellore Jagananna housing
A Vigilance inquiry has uncovered serious violations in grounding of Jagananna housing colonies in Nellore district and misuse of funds amounting to 120 crore.
Cost of a turf war in Vijayawadas Besant Road
Vijayawadas historic business hub, Besant Road simmers with tension as shop owners and hawkers vie for its lucrative turf. Nellore Sravani navigates the chaotic and congested street, uncovering a standoff that is threatening livelihoods and smothering a citys economic artery
Students of Nellore-based school bag top prizes at NSS Space Settlement contest
Mannuru Mahikshith Reddy and Mohammad Ayman of Ithaka International School won the World second and third prize for their projects
Robbers halt two express trains in Nellore, loot passengers in daring heist
The robbery, which lasted around 30 minutes, left passengers in a state of panic and fear.
Former minister Kakani remains unreachable
Nellore police struggle to serve notice in mining case
Minister Narayana discusses Penna Ghat development with officials
Minister Narayana and his wife prays at Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Nellore on Ugadi
The urgent need to tackle heat stress effects not just heat this summer
Cities like Chennai, Nellore, Puducherry, and Kochi are expected to see a drop in work performance in the coming decades. People working in these cities may need longer breaks during work hours to prevent heat-related issues, a study points out
New budget to focus on creation of infrastructure across city, says Nellore Mayor
With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 695.5 crore, the new budget aims to provide welfare measures to the people
Nellore Residents to Pay Just Rs 1 for Underground Drainage Connection
Andhra Pradesh government has reduced the underground drainage connection charge in Nellore to just Rs 1, down from the earlier Rs 5,000.
Sarvepalli MLA encourages students to participate in social service
Around 70 students from Nellore, Prakasam and Chittoor districts participate in the district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 at Vikrama Simhapuri University
