Nellore sees surge in demand for rooftop solar electricity scheme
As many as 32,000 SC/ST households, which are eligible for 100 per cent subsidy, have given consent letters for the installation of solar panels on their roofs
Student Appears for Inter Exam Hours After Fathers Death in Nellore
Shivakumar, a resident of the mandal headquarters in Nellore district, died of a heart attack on Sunday. His son, Kandala Ram Sai, an Intermediate first-year student, was left in a dilemma as the family prepared for the last rites even as the examinations began
E-Way Bill Plan Worries Nellore Bullion Traders
A delegation met Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy at his residence on Sunday and submitted a memorandum outlining potential difficulties for the bullion trade: Reports
High-Tech Driving Tests Leave Aspirants Stunned
The results in Nellore underline the shift.
AP: Two held for diverting Rs 34 lakh to cricket betting apps
Nellore: At least two persons have been arrested for allegedly running an online cricket betting racket after luring victims with promises of investment profits and diverting the funds to betting platforms, a police official said on Saturday, February 21. The accused were identified as Kushetti Venu Gopal, 23, and Bitra Venkata Ramana, 31, both residents 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 .
2 Held in AP for Diverting Investment Funds to Cricket Betting Apps
We have arrested two persons who induced victims by promising profits on investments and later diverted the funds to online cricket betting through the Radhee Exchange App (R777), Nellore SP Ajitha Vajendla
Big boost to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Nellore
The district administration has identified Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimaluru, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli for promoting solar power on a pilot basis
Nellore Civic Body Installing Cameras To Check Littering, Enhance Security
As many as 280 CCTV cameras will be installed across key locations in the city. The network will include bullet cameras, which provide fixed-angle footage and PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras, capable of rotating, tilting and zooming to monitor larger areas dynamically
Centre To Set Up 6 Model Solar Villages in Nellore District Under PM Muft Bijli Yojana
The six villages to benefit under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana are Leguntapadu, Bitragunta, Mahimalur, Kalivelapalem, Manubolu and Kakupalli
TDP, YSRCP gear up for Nellore Mayoral polls on February 26
Defaulters have already been served court notices twice through Lok Adalat proceedings: Commissioner Y.O. Nandan
Truck with illegally transported PDS rice seized in Nellore, two held
Grandeur, Devotional Fervour Mark Maha Shivaratri Festival in Nellore, Prakasam
Heavy rush was reported at Srisailam, Srikalahasti, Kotappakonda, Mahanandi, Yaganti and Draksharamam, among others
Nellore In-Charge Mayor Lambasts Ex-Minister Anil Kumar Yadav
Roop Kumar dared the former minister to come to Nellore and engage in direct politics, instead of resorting to dramas from behind the curtain.
APSRTC To Run Special Buses For Maha Sivarathri, Pakala Beach Festival From Nellore, Prakasam
No change in fares; Plan to run 435 special buses in Tirupati region for Maha Sivarathri
Premier Explosives To Set Up Rs 500-Crore Defence Unit in Nellore District
450-acre project near Sriharikota to boost indigenous ammunition output
Sri Moolasthaneswara Temple, A Living Chronicle Of Nellores Shaiva Heritage
Believed to have been established around the 11th Century, the ancient shrine traces its origins to a fascinating legend from the reign of Mukkanti Reddy kings. According to the temple lore, a cow from the royal cattle shed mysteriously poured its milk daily over a termite mound.
Centre Studying AIs Impact On Copyright; Organic Farming Support Expanded In AP
The issue was raised in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who sought details on the impact of artificial intelligence on Indias intellectual property rights framework: Reports
Nellore Collector Reviews Maha Shivaratri Arrangements At Key Shaiva Shrines In Prakasam
Nellore Collector P. Rajababu instructed officials to strengthen queue management, drinking water supply, sanitation, parking and security arrangements, and to ensure close coordination among departments
Nellore Commissioner Y O Nandan Inspects Traffic Signalling at Major Junctions
He emphasised the need for proper coordination among departments and timely maintenance of the signalling systems to minimise congestion and improve road discipline.
MLA Vemireddy Urges Early Opening of Paddy Purchase Centres in Nellore District
The meeting was attended by mandal agriculture officer Anitha, state MSME director Ravella Veerendra Naidu, and senior TD leaders.
Land Issues Dominate Grievances At Public Redressal Meet In Nellore
District collector Himanshu Shukla, along with joint collector Mogili Venkateshwarlu, district revenue officer Vijay Kumar, DRDA PD Nagaraju Kumari, assistant director of survey & land records Krishna Kumar, DWAMA PD Gangabhavani, and BC welfare officer Venkata Lakshamma, personally received petitions from the public.
44 Bikes, Two Autos Seized in Prakasam; 1,839 Vehicles Checked in Nellore Police Drive
In Prakasam district, police seized 44 motorcycles and two auto-rickshaws and booked cases against vehicle owners during a cordon-and-search operation at Pamula Colony in East Gangavaram village, under Tallur police station limits.
NTR Sujala Water Plant Inaugurated in Nellore
He added that all pending municipal works stalled by the previous government have been revived and would be completed by June.
New governing body of Moolapeta temple sworn in
Recalling development initiatives, Narayana said efforts toward development of major temples in Nellore city will continue with support of the endowments minister.
Drainage works worth 1.17 crore taken up at Vinjamur in Nellore district
A 1 km, six-foot-wide drainage network is being laid across the town as part of the project
Nellores AC Subba Reddy Govt Medical College Set For Academic Expansion
Encouraged by significant upgrades to its infrastructure and a favourable inspection report from the affiliating university, the college administration is confident of receiving the National Medical Commissions (NMC) approval to increase the annual undergraduate intake from the existing 175 seats to 225
38 Resolutions Cleared At Nellore Civic Council Meet
During the meeting, a total of 38 resolutions, comprising 14 main agenda items, 13 supplementary items and 11 table agenda items were placed before the council and approved unanimously: Reports
Nellore District Science Centre curator bags award for promoting education in rural areas
Rural Science Educator From Nellore Receives National Award
The award recognises his long-standing work in promoting science education in rural areas
Tiger tale: Life in the territory of fear in Andhra Pradesh
The ongoing human-animal conflict in Andhra Pradesh, where a sub-adult male tiger killed 20 heads of cattle in East Godavari and Eluru districts, has upended the livelihoods of many tobacco growers, dairy farmers and agricultural workers. Nellore Sravani writes about the panic prevailing among the people and the Forest departments race to find out why an apparently healthy tiger is killing livestock in human habitats
Lottery for 21 Bars Fetches 11.21 Crore in Nellore District
The lottery was held at Shankaran Hall in the Collectorate under the chairmanship of district collector Himanshu Shukla
Kotamreddy Brothers Launch Development Works in Nellore Rural
He described the alliance government as a responsible administration that stands by its word and assured that the government would always stand by the people in addressing their problems
AP Sanctions over Rs 500 Cr to Acquire 2,000 Acres of Land for Port, Ship Building Cluster
The port and the shipbuilding cluster requires 2,171 acres of land, which has been identified in Vakadu mandal of Tirupati district and Kota mandal in Nellore district
IRCS Cancer Hospital-Nellore Celebrates Silver Jubilee
Collector lauds IRCS Nellore Cancer Hospitals selfless service
Awareness programmes held across Nellore to mark World Cancer Day
APLAs Estimates Committee Reviews Nellore Budget Allocations
The Estimates committee chairman underlined that the funds must be spent where they are most needed to deliver tangible benefits to the poor. Members of the committee wanted focus on accountability and impact.
Ancient temple in Nellore to get new lease of life
Endowments department sanctions 1.50 crore from CGF funds to develop the nearly 200-year-old Nageswara Swamy temple, which was unearthed near Penna riverbank in Perumallapadu village
AP: Gunadala Lourdu Matha Mahotsavam From Feb 9
The Archbishop of Visakhapatnam, along with bishops from Nellore, Kadapa, Kurnool, Guntur, and other dioceses, will attend as chief guests
Indian Red Cross Society Cancer Hospital to celebrate silver jubilee in Nellore on February 4
Call to grow Miyawaki urban forests to improve green cover in Nellore
Pangolin rescued from traffickers in Nellore
Red Sanders Smuggler Sentenced To Five Years RI, Fined 6 Lakh
Special public prosecutor Aluguri Amar Narayana presented the prosecution case. Following the conviction, the accused was remanded to Nellore Central Jail as per court orders.
CBI Chargesheet Says No Beef Tallow Or Lard In Tirupati Laddoos; YSRCP Demands CM Naidu's Apology
The chargesheet was submitted on January 23 before the Anti-Corruption Bureau court in Nellore, bringing clarity to allegations regarding Tirupati laddoos.
Nellore Dist. Collector Himanshu Shukla Assures Support to Covid-orphaned Students
The collector urged the students to utilise the financial assistance prudently to secure their future and assured them of continued support from the district administration.
Nimmala Sets 2026 Deadline For Veligonda
Nimmala said the project aims to divert 43.58 tmc ft of Krishna river water to the erstwhile districts of Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa, providing irrigation to 4.47 lakh acres across 30 mandals and drinking water to a population of 15.25 lakh
Naidu Assures Tobacco Farmers to Intervene With Centre
About 400 FCV tobacco farmers from Prakasam, Nellore, and East Godavari and West Godavari districts met the CM on Tuesday.
New sub-stations to ensure quality, uninterrupted power supply: A.P. Energy Minister
10-12 more sub-stations will be established in Nellore district to eliminate low-voltage problems, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar
Encroachments, Narrowed Canals Keep Nellore On Flood Edge Despite Repeated Warnings
Following the severe floods of 2015, a proposed demolition drive by the then urban development minister P. Narayana faced strong opposition from YSRC leaders, who demanded alternative housing for encroachers before the removal of illegal structures. Officials said enforcement has since become even more complicated, with many occupants holding pattas issued by the revenue department or No Objection Certificates from the irrigation wing
Free sand policy a complete fraud, alleges former Minister
Coalition leaders are minting over 3 crore a month from each sand reach, alleges YSRCP Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy
Thousands Take Part in YuvagalamPraja Galam Rally in Nellore Rural
The rally, which began at the RTC Bus Stand, was organised on the directions of Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and led by his brother and TDP leader Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy
Green Signal for 132 KV Power Substation at Kisan SEZ in Nellore
The minister inaugurated a 32/11 kV power substation constructed at a cost of `3.37 crore at Panchedu village in Buchireddypalem mandal of the Kovur Assembly constituency
Nellore Boy Shows Patriotism With Rubiks Cubes
Adding to the feat, Nomesh solved and arranged all 30 cubes in 21.43 seconds, dedicating the artwork to the country, its armed forces and citizens.
Nellore Marks R-Day with Plans for Industrial Growth
The collector outlined the districts progress across sectors, with a strong focus on industrial development and employment generation.
Ayush Hospital to Open in Nellore Within Four Months: Narayana
He recalled that nearly 30 years ago, Guduru Muniswami Naidu had donated land for establishing the AYUSH hospital
Nellore Rural bags highest number of developmental projects under NDA Alliance
Two Youths Electrocuted in Nellore
Two 18-year-olds were charred to death after their motorcycle came into contact with an electrified wire erected to protect crops in a village of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district.
Rs 27-Crore Development Works Launched In Nellore Rural
Municipal commissioner Y.O. Nandan and TD leader Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Roop Kumar Yadav said it was a proud moment to take part as the citys first citizen in the launch of such a large number of works with public participation.
Final Chargesheet Filed In Tirumala Laddu Adulteration Case, 36 Accused Named
The CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed the final charge-sheet in the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration case before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore.
240 projects worth 27 crore to be launched in Nellore Rural constituency on January 24
Nellore Police Conduct Cordon and Search Operations
In Upparapalem, the operation was carried out under the supervision of Nellore Town SDPO Deeksha, with about 60 police personnel participating. Police seized 20 two-wheelers without valid documents.
Andhra Government to spend over 75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore
Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple
3 dead, 10 injured after Hyderabad bound bus slams into lorry in AP
Hyderabad: A horrific head-on collision between a private bus and a container lorry early Wednesday morning, January 21, claimed three lives and left over ten passengers injured near Shirivellametta in Shirivella Mandal, Nandyal district. Reports indicate the tragedy unfolded around 2 am when an ARBCVR Private Travels bus, carrying 36 passengers from Nellore to Hyderabad, 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 .
Nellore will be developed as a spiritual city, says Minister
Anam Ramanarayana Reddy reveals his plans for the development of Venkateswara Swamy temple in Bitragunta, Vengamamba Ammavari temple in Narrawada, and Venugopala Swamy temple in Udayagiri
Unoccupied TIDCO Houses to be Reallotted: Nellore Commissioner
The announcement was made during the weekly Public Grievance Redressal Forum held at the Municipal Corporations Command Control Centre
Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board finalises designs for Shahi Masjid in Nellore
Faith, Healing and Tradition Converge at 400-Year-Old Temple
The Vaidya Veera Raghava Swamy temple in Nellore draws devotees from near and far.
TDP leaders condole death of party leader in Nellore
Bhogi Lights Up Nellore And Prakasam With Faith And Festivity
Temples across both districts witnessed a heavy rush of devotees. In Nellore, the Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple drew hundreds in the evening to coincide with the Makara Jyothi ritual at Sabarimala.
Dreams Turning Into Reality With Kris City Back In Nellore District
SPSR Nellore district collector Himanshu Shukla inspected the vast stretch of land earmarked for the Kris City a couple of days ago, signalling a renewed momentum towards making the mega project a reality.
318 Crore Sanctioned For Nellore District Under Palle Panduga
Addressing a gathering at Rajupalem, Anam said six drinking water plants were inaugurated in a single day in the constituency: Reports
MP Donates 5 SUVs to Nellore Police
The vehicles have been allocated to Allur, Dagadarthi, Bitragunta and Kavali Rural police stations
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti Celebrated Across Prakasam And Nellore
In Ongole, district collector P. Rajababu and SP V. Harshavardhan Raju paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekanandas portrait at the collectorate.
Life Convict Escapes From Nellore Open Jail
The incident came to light during the routine evening headcount after work hours
50,000 saplings to breathe new life into Nellore, says Narayana
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister says the massive plantation drive is aimed at developing Nellore Assembly constituency into a green lung space and enhancing overall urban greenery
No ORR Needed in Nellore Now: Narayana
The minister said, at present there is no proposal for an Outer Ring Road on our agenda
IFFCO Kisan SEZ will boost local employment, says Nellore MP
The State Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district, in a boost to Andhra Pradesh's aviation and industrial infrastructure. Dagadarthi will become state's 8th airport. Planned in multiple phases, the airport will be developed on 1,332.80 acres.
Nellore Gears Up For Grand Yeti Panduga Showcasing Telugu Culture
During the inspection, officials reviewed arrangements to ensure that the festival is conducted in an attractive and festive manner: Reports
AP Cabinet Approves Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport at Nellore
Strategically located, the Dagadarthi airport enjoys excellent connectivity to National Highway corridors, two major ports 'Krishnapatnam Port and Ramayapatnam Port' and multiple industrial clusters, including KRIS City and IFFCO SEZs
Nellore ACB Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To External Dairy Expert In Laddu Ghee Case
The court passed the order after hearing arguments from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which opposed the bail plea. Assistant Public Prosecutor Jaya Sekhar, appearing for the SIT, informed the court that Vijayabhaskar Reddy had allegedly issued favourable inspection reports to certain ghee-supplying companies despite their poor performance.
From 10 feet to 3: Gangapatnam creek in Nellore district loses depth, fishers their livelihood
Silt accumulation over two decades has disrupted the creeks fragile ecosystem, forcing fishing families to migrate or take up menial work, while locals press for restoration to sustain their incomes
SEIL Energy Launches Rs 20-Crore CSR Hospital Project In Nellore
The hospital, being built with a CSR investment of 20 crore, aims to provide quality healthcare services to local communities in the region.
Two Held for Murder in Nellore City
Police traced and arrested the accused on January 8, 2026, near Venkateswarapuram Polytechnic College.
Nellores 75-Year-Old Nano Scientist Gets Global Stanford Recognition
Dr Varada Rajulu is named in Stanfords Top 2% Scientists list for the fifth year
20-crore SEIL Foundation Hospital to come up in Nellore
Ramayapatnam Port Phase-I Nears Completion
The deep-sea port is seen a major catalyst for industrial growth in both Prakasam and Nellore districts, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Visakhapatnam and Chennai.
Lokesh Hails Tata Power Project as Vote of Confidence in AP
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) would establish a greenfield 10gw ingot and wafer manufacturing unit in Nellore, with an investment of Rs.6,675 crore.
District Authorities Begin Consultations Over 1,930 Crore Nellore Outer Ring Road
District collector Himanshu Shukla has instructed all departments concerned to work in close coordination towards implementing the proposed Outer Ring Road (ORR) project from Leburu Bit2 to Rajupalem Junction covering 83.64 kilometres: Reports
Tata Power to establish 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore
The 6,675-crore project will be developed at the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone, where the State government has already earmarked 200 acres for it
