facebook

Nellore Collector assures to form panel to prevent student suicides

Members of Parents Association of Andhra Pradesh request Himanshu Shukla to take immediate and strict measures to protect the students from suicidal tendencies

The Hindu 7 Oct 2025 8:00 pm

Two Youths Found Murdered Near Penna Barrage in Nellore

Bodies with injury marks recovered; police suspect the duo were beaten to death and dumped near the barrage.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 12:46 pm

Nellore-based teacher bags top rank in iGOT Karmayogi national test

Challa Chandrasekhar Reddy, mathematics teacher from Chilakalamarri Zilla Parishad High School in Ananthasagaram mandal, scored 5,001 points in a national online test conducted on the digital learning platform

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 6:41 pm

Kargil War Veteran Inaugurates Podalakur Road in Nellore

The five-kilometer stretch, connecting Batwadipalem to Daikas Road, has been developed at a cost of Rs.11 crore with CC roads, central dividers, modern street lighting, drainage systems, and greenery.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2025 2:03 pm

Kavali's Ghost Bridge: 15-Year-Old Promise Still Hanging in the Air

Kavali is the second biggest town after Nellore city in the SPSR Nellore district

Deccan Chronicle 4 Oct 2025 2:15 am

Railway under bridge renovated in 50 days in Nellore

Long-pending repair at Ramalingapuram completed with a cement concrete road, culvert and footpath at a cost of 1.17 crore, easing waterlogging woes

The Hindu 3 Oct 2025 6:34 pm

Collectors Distribute Bharosa Pensions At Doorstep In Nellore, Prakasam

On the occasion, they also launched the Super GST Super Savings awareness campaign to educate people on the benefits of GST 2.0 and the Centres recent tax reductions.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Oct 2025 12:59 am

Highest Unauthorised Layouts in Sarvepalli Sement Abutting Nellore City

The Nellore constituency had the least, with 11 unauthorised layouts covering 45.68 acres.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Sep 2025 12:14 am

MLA extends olive branch, reaches out to the Opposition

I believe that political rivalry can exist only during the elections and political leaders, irrespective of their party affiliations, are expected to work in tandem after that, says Nellore Rural MLA

The Hindu 28 Sep 2025 3:04 pm

Man Impersonating Police Officer Held In Nellore For Job Fraud

The accused has been identified as Devalla Sai Krishna (28), a native of Pangili village in Rapur mandal of Nellore district: Police

Deccan Chronicle 26 Sep 2025 8:22 pm

Eleven shops gutted in fire accident in Santapeta, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh

Around 11 shops gutted in fire; property damage is estimated to be 10 lakh

The Hindu 26 Sep 2025 1:04 pm

Miyawaki Plantations To Increase Nellores Green Cover

District collector Himanshu Shukla on Wednesday announced that a large-scale Miyawaki plantation drive would be taken up across the Nellore city soon as part of a Rs 13.50 crore grant sanctioned under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) for 2025-26.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2025 7:59 pm

Construction Of Regional Institute Of Education Finally Starts In Nellore

With hurdles cleared and land formally handed over, construction of RIE has commenced: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2025 10:31 pm

Endowments Minister hails sanction of 2,838 houses in Nellore district under PMAY 2.0

Central government will contribute 1.50 lakh, while the State government will give 1 lakh to each household under the scheme

The Hindu 23 Sep 2025 9:26 pm

Driver, associates arrested for stealing 2.10 crore cash from employer in Nellore

Police teams recover 2.06 crore cash and seize two cars from the accused

The Hindu 23 Sep 2025 8:08 pm

TD Leader Slams Ineffective Road Safety Council In Nellore

The inaction of the road safety council is costing hundreds of precious lives every year. Families are being pushed into grief while officials limit themselves to formalities, Reddy alleged.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2025 2:38 am

Black Spots, Broken Promises Raising Road Fatalities in Nellore District

Despite repeated surveys and warnings, poor road safety measures fuel deadly crashes

Deccan Chronicle 21 Sep 2025 8:23 pm

Navaratri Starts At Nellores Sri Rajarajeswari Temple From Today

The temple, consecrated over five decades ago by the revered Kanchi Paramacharya Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Maha Swamy, has today emerged as one of the most popular spiritual centres in the regionlargely due to the unique Rahu Kala Puja performed every Friday

Deccan Chronicle 21 Sep 2025 7:46 pm

Industrial Park likely to come up in the land allocated to Reliance Group in Nellore

The 7000 acres land parcel allotted to the Reliance Group for establishing a power plant has been kept idle for the last 18 years, former minister asks in the Assembly

The Hindu 19 Sep 2025 3:10 pm

Naidu Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia Each For Nellore Road Accident Victims

Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy conveyed the announcement, assuring that the government would extend all possible support to the families. He thanked the Chief Minister for responding swiftly with immediate financial relief.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2025 12:27 am

Nellore car accident: CM announces ex gratia of 5 lakh each for kin of deceased

CPM and YSRCP leaders demand 25 lakh each for the families of the people killed in the accident; ask SP to prevent illegal sand and gravel mining in the city

The Hindu 18 Sep 2025 6:59 pm

Kotamreddys One-to-One Drive Boosts Cadre Morale in Nellore Rural

Nellore MLA meets 1,000 cadres to hear issues, boost grassroots connect

Deccan Chronicle 17 Sep 2025 7:30 pm

Seven people die on spot as truck hits car in Nellore district

Police have launched a search for truck driver who fled after the accident

The Hindu 17 Sep 2025 6:21 pm

7 Of Family Killed In Truck-Car Collision In Andhra Pradesh: Police

Seven members of a family were killed when a sand-laden truck collided with their car in Nellore district on Wednesday, police said.

NDTV 17 Sep 2025 5:46 pm

Nellore: Seven killed Including Child in Road Accident

Tipper lorry collides with car in Sangam, killing seven, including a child, on Tuesday.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Sep 2025 1:45 pm

18 youths rescued from floodwaters of Penna River in Nellore

The youngsters were rescued in a seven-hour joint operation by police, fire and revenue department officials

The Hindu 16 Sep 2025 4:33 pm

Somasila Reservoir Reaches Historic Storage Level Even While Releasing Water

Farmers in Nellore treat Somasila Reservoir as their lifeline and modern temple: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 15 Sep 2025 12:00 am

Residents, farmers oppose proposed Indosol, BPCL projects in Nellore district

Bharatha Chaitanya Yuvajana chief Ramachandra Yadav announces to go on a hunger strike along with the farmers if there is an attempt to grab their lands in Karedu

The Hindu 14 Sep 2025 8:10 pm

HRF Urges Andhra Pradesh Government to Halt BPCL Petrochemical Project in Nellore

The Forum highlighted that over 2,500 acres in Chevuru, earlier acquired for a solar panel project, are now being diverted to BPCL a move it termed illegal and unacceptable.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2025 6:55 pm

APMPA Honours 40 Teachers With State Level Best Teacher Awards

Chief guest Prof. B. Ramesh Babu from the Regional Institute of Education, Nellore, remarked that the role of a teacher should be firmly established not only in words but also in practice.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2025 1:41 am

Woman Stabbed To Death By Collegemate In Nellore

The police rushed to the spot and collected evidence before sending the body to Nellore Government Hospital for post-mortem: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 14 Sep 2025 12:34 am

IFFCOs Nellore Project Gains Fresh Momentum With Multi-Product SEZ

Originally planned in 1996 as a naphtha-based ammoniaurea complex, the project had received first-level approval from the Public Investment Board of the central government. However, final clearance was withheld due to low international fertilizer prices and a concern over subsidy outflow.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2025 10:08 pm

Youth kills B-Pharmacy student in Nellore

The accused after attacking the girl with the knife surrendered to the police

The Hindu 13 Sep 2025 3:43 pm

Pharma Student Stabbed to Death in Nellore

Accused surrenders after committing the crime; police register case as family demands strict punishment.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2025 11:45 am

1,500 tax defaulters in Nellore told to appear before Lok Adalat on September 13

Strict action will be taken against defaulters of property tax, drinking water tax, vacant land tax and trade license tax, says NMC Commissioner

The Hindu 12 Sep 2025 8:23 pm

Video: Womans dead body taken on rikshaw in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a womans dead body was pulled on a cycle rikshaw in Andhra Pradeshs Nellore district on Friday, September 12. A video of the incident has been shared on social media. A woman, identified Madhavi, died while being treated by doctors after she arrived at the private hospital in an unconscious 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Sep 2025 2:34 pm

Energy Dept. mulls solar projects on vacant lands at thermal plants in A.P.

Tender floated for preparation of Detailed Project Report to install a solar energy project at Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station in Nellore district; move aimed at monetising idle assets and meeting a part of energy needs of thermal power plants

The Hindu 11 Sep 2025 7:11 pm

BJP Lines Up Rituals Marking Vishwakarma Jayanti, Modis Birthday

As part of preparations, BJP leaders released a poster on Wednesday announcing the statewide Vishwakarma Jayanti celebrations at the partys Nellore district office.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2025 12:58 am

147 children rescued from begging, bonded labour in Nellore district

Of the total rescued, 79 were involved in begging, 60 in child labour and eight under bonded labour

The Hindu 9 Sep 2025 8:12 pm

BPCL's Rs 1 Lakh Crore Refinery Complex Project In Andhra Gets Nod To Prepare Terms Of Reference

BPCL is proposing to set up the plant at Chevuru Village, Gudlur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District in AP.

Bloomberg Quint 7 Sep 2025 1:06 pm

Commissioner Orders Action Against Buildings Violating Permits In Nellore

He ordered that notices be served to those failing to do so and charge sheets be opened against violators under CO and PO provisions.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Sep 2025 2:17 am

NRI couple brings to light plight of a tribal hamlet in Nellore

A resident says due to the lack of proper roads, children arestrugglingto get to school; despite several requests to the Electricity Department, the power supply has not been provided and we are going to the houses of a neighbouring colony to charge our mobile phones

The Hindu 5 Sep 2025 6:35 pm

Axis Energy and Suzlon to Expedite Grounding of Allotted Capacities in Alignment with CTUIL Timelines

Ravi Kumar said CBG plants are coming up in Prakasam, Nellore and Palnadu districts in the first phase, followed by expansion to Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2025 1:15 am

Nellore district to restore 220 minor irrigation ponds with 355 crore: Collector

About 26,928 hectares of land will be developed through the Repair, Renovation, and Restoration scheme, says O. Anand

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 8:23 pm

Leaders Pay Tributes To YSR In Nellore

Welfare schemes such as Aarogyasri, fee reimbursement, Jalayagnam, and industrial SEZs, he said, placed the state firmly on the path of progress.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Sep 2025 11:37 pm

Large-Scale Scam in Release of Mortgaged Flats in Nellore

The high court is expected to hear the matter soon. Activists have sought strict action against errant officials and builders, calling the scam a blatant abuse of power and a threat to public safety.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Sep 2025 10:41 pm

Notorious Lady Thief Arrested In Ongole; Gold Worth Rs 8 Lakh Recovered

The 38-year-old accused, identified as Amavasya Narasamma of Singarayakonda, has a long history of thefts across Nellore, Guntur and West Godavari districts since 2012. Police said she often posed as a vendor while carrying out thefts.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Sep 2025 1:10 am

YSRCP leaders allege several irregularities in Kavali constituency

MLAs of coalition parties are involved in corruption and illegal mining, alleges partys Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 8:20 pm

Ganesh Festivals Unite Devotion With Patriotism: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu urges blending of devotion and patriotism during Ganesh immersion in Nellore

Deccan Chronicle 31 Aug 2025 10:00 pm

Death threat video: Nellore Rural MLA accuses YSRCP of hatching plan to kill him

Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy says not me, even my six-year-old grandson will not be cowed down by such threats; however, YSRCP ridicules the MLAs accusations and rubbishes the act as a political stunt

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 8:09 pm

Abundant Water In Somasila, Kandaleru Set To Irrigate 7 Lakh Acres: Somireddy

With water levels in Somasila reservoir crossing 62 TMC and Kandaleru reaching 36 TMC, farmers in Nellore district are set for a bumper agricultural season

Deccan Chronicle 31 Aug 2025 7:27 pm

Prohibitory orders imposed in Nellore after video plotting murder of MLA surfaces

A video of three rowdy sheeters discussing murdering Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy goes viral on social media

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 5:35 am

Pet Supplies Surge 522%, Beauty Jumps 323% in Nellore Instant Delivery

Nellore Discovers Instamart's Lightning-Fast 12-Minute Delivery

Deccan Chronicle 31 Aug 2025 12:11 am

Venkaiah Naidu Sets Up Rs 5 lakh Endowment For Telugu BhashaSwarna BharatTikkana Award

The annual award, to be managed by the Centre for Ancient Telugu Studies at Nellore, will recognise eminent contributors to the promotion of Telugu.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 11:01 pm

Womens Stree Shakti Rally In Nellore Hails Govts Super Six Schemes

Projects worth 960 crore initiated between 201419 for drinking water and underground drainage in Nellore were stalled under the previous government but have now been revived, with an additional 165 crore sanctioned: Minister Narayana

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 8:23 pm

Murder Conspiracy Video Targeting MLA Kotamreddy Sparks Row in Nellore

The footage includes references to money being offered for the killing, sending shockwaves through political circles.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 10:45 pm

Minister Narayana Inaugurates NTR Sujala Safe Drinking Water Scheme in Nellore

The minister was addressing a review meeting on Friday at the Nellore Municipal Corporation office with MLAs, NUDA officials and civic authorities.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 7:13 pm

Nellore Officials To Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Projects

The meeting examined the status of several ongoing works

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 12:22 am

Telugu Language Festival In Nellore From August 29

More than 150 Telugu writers and linguists from both Telugu-speaking states and other regions are expected to participate in the events.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 12:21 am

4.20 crore disbursed to 381 families under CMRF in Atmakur in one year, says Endowments Minister

Anam Ramanarayana Reddy distributes cheques worth 83.34 lakh to 100 beneficiaries at his constituency in Nellore

The Hindu 28 Aug 2025 8:13 pm

Ganapathi Homam: Nellores Divine Connect with Lord Vinayaka

Devotees believe it brings peace of mind, family harmony, protection from negative influences, prosperity and good health.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2025 9:48 pm

Grand Onam Celebrations Held At Nellore Town Hall

The celebrations featured traditional cultural programmes and community gatherings: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2025 12:30 am

I Will Never Recommend Parole, Asserts Kotamreddy

Nellore Rural TD legislator Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy on Friday vowed never to recommend parole for any prisoner during his tenure as MLA.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2025 12:41 am

Nellore Poet Invited To 44th World Congress Of Poets In Mexico

The prestigious literary gathering, themed World Brotherhood and Peace Through Poetry, will bring together renowned poets and literary figures from across the globe to celebrate the transformative power of poetry and foster cultural unity.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Aug 2025 11:47 pm

Home Department rejected my letter recommending parole for life convict Srikanth, says Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

Vowing not to give such letters in the future, the Nellore Rural legislator accuses YSRCP leaders of spreading false information on the issue

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 8:08 pm

Special Vizag-Bengaluru trains to clear festive rush

The trains will halt at at Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet and Krishnarajapuram

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 8:16 am

Land of hope and despair: crop failure and rising debts push farmers to suicides in Andhra

Crop failure and rising debts are forcing many tenant farmers in Palnadu district to end their lives. Most of their kin are yet to receive the ex gratia offered by the government and many deaths are yet make it into records, writes Nellore Sravani

The Hindu 22 Aug 2025 7:38 am

TD MLA Prashanthi Reddy Receives Threat Letter In Nellore, Police Launch Probe

The incident took place on August 17, when a masked man approached the residence of Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, handed over a letter to the security staff and left immediately.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2025 11:36 pm

Hybrid Annuity Model Debuts in Nellore Circle for Rs 3,000 Crore Urban Infra Works

Under HAM, project costs and risks are shared between the government and private developers.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2025 10:29 pm

Cops Book 64 Cases Against Helmetless Riders In Nellore

Most of the fatalities in two-wheeler accidents occur because riders ignore helmets. We urge everyone to use certified helmets and car occupants to wear seatbelts without fail: SP Krishnakant

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2025 10:29 pm

Nellore school headmasters passion for photography grabs him global accolades

K. Surya Prakasa Rao has received 68 gold medals and 130 recognitions in the fine-art photography during the last couple of years

The Hindu 18 Aug 2025 8:44 pm

Drug Smuggler Tries To Evade Arrest, Rams Cops. Then This Happens

The police in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh opened fire in self-defence on Sunday, apprehending a notorious drug smuggler who attempted to run them over with his car to evade arrest.

NDTV 18 Aug 2025 10:25 am

Andhra Pradesh likely to see a 20-cm rise in sea level by 2050 due to global warming

The Draft State Action Plan on Climate Change assesses that the rise in sea level will be approximately 0.20 metres in 25 years along Nellore, Guntur and West Godavari; it also estimates that 35,000 hectares of prime agricultural land in coastal Andhra Pradesh will become saline

The Hindu 17 Aug 2025 7:44 pm

Ganja Smuggler Nabbed After Police Firing in Nellore

During the operation, Constable Feroz sustained minor injuries.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Aug 2025 1:41 pm

Two Arrested In Nellore Murder Case

On August 13, around 12:45 pm, near Victoria Garden Street close to Alankar Centre in Moolapet, the victim, Sheikh Laik, was chased and attacked by two men armed with knives.

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2025 11:22 pm

This Telangana Village Battles Monkeys with Toy Tigers

Anjaiah says that a few years ago, the village paid Rs 550 per monkey to catchers brought in from Nellore who caught several simians and took them away.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Aug 2025 11:31 pm

Officials In Nellore Told To Stay Alert Amid Heavy Rain Warning

He instructed officials to be prepared for any eventuality, especially in areas previously prone to flooding, and to keep detailed lists of such locations.

Deccan Chronicle 15 Aug 2025 1:07 am

Nellorians Bristle Over New Gudur District Proposal

During the rule of YSRC government, Sullurpeta and Gudur constituencies had been merged into the newly formed Tirupati districta move that many in Nellore say stripped them of their pride and economic muscle.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2025 10:29 pm

Jagan Cannot Tolerate Democracy In Pulivendula, Says Somireddy

Speaking to media in Nellore, he said for the first time in 30 years, nominations had been filed and polling held for Pulivendula ZPTC, which Jagan Mohan Reddy cannot digest.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2025 1:36 am

Minister Swamy Dola Seeks Correction of YSRCs Haphazard District Reorganisation

The minister called for several villages of Kondapi constituency that are presently in Nellore district to be brought back under Prakasam district limits.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2025 1:29 am

Somireddy Wants Sarvepalli Within Nellore After Districts' Reorganisation

Providing rationale for retaining Sarvepalli in Nellore district, the MLA pointed out that Sarvepalli surrounds Nellore city, with Totapalligudur and Muthukur mandals to the east, Podalakur to the west, and Venkatachalam to the south, all of them economically and administratively connected to Nellore.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2025 11:35 pm

Traffic Signals To Return At 7 Junctions In Nellore

The municipal corporation, in coordination with the city police, has approved funds and awarded the contract to an agency to install the new system.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2025 1:01 am