Pawan Kalyan tells officials to stay alert as Cyclone Murasu nears Nellore coast
Cyclone Murasu nears A.P. coast, heavy rain alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the storm is likely to move with a wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph (and) gusting up to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narasapur.
Coastal Districts Step Up Preparations for Cyclone Murasu
Schools closed in Nellore as coastal administrations mobilise rescue teams, secure essential supplies and prepare relief centres ahead of heavy rain.
Cyclone Murasu Likely to Cross Coast Near Nellore; Public Advised to Avoid Night Travel
Transport officials have urged residents to defer non-essential journeys, warning that strong winds and prolonged rainfall could disrupt road travel across the region.
Andhra releases Rs 37 crore for rescue, relief as Cyclone 'Murasu' closes in
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) With severe cyclonic storm Murasu approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, with wind speeds of 100110 km per hour, the state government on Monday released Rs 37 crore for rescue and relief operations. The Revenue (Disaster Management) Department has issued orders, allocating funds to 17 districts to meet immediate expenditure towards rescue and relief operations. The government has sanctioned Rs.3 crore each for six districts, Rs.2 crore each for eight districts, and Rs 1 crore each for three districts. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) had proposed to the government to accord permission to the Collectors and District Magistrates to utilise funds under Rule TR27 to meet emergent relief requirements such as evacuation, provision of food and temporary shelters, medicines, fuel, transportation, and restoration of essential services. The Revenue Department accepted the proposal and issued orders. Meanwhile, the APSDMA stated on Monday night that the cyclone is currently centred 80 km from Nellore, 80 km from Kavali, 110 km from Ongole and 170 km from Machilipatnam. It is expected to make landfall near Ongole between tonight (midnight) and the early hours of Tuesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places across the districts of West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated areas within the Prakasam, Markapuram, and Nellore districts. ASDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has advised people to stay safely indoors. People have been urged to maintain a high state of alert and remain cautious of power lines that may have snapped due to the strong winds. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. According to the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, a storm surge of about 1.5-2 metres above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have issued danger signals to ports along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Great Danger 10 (GD-10) has been issued to Nizampatnam Port and Vadarevu Harbour. Danger signal 9 has been hoisted at Machilipatnam, while danger signal 8 has been issued for Krishnapatnam Port. Meanwhile, at least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports on Monday, while several trains were also cancelled. Vijayawada Airport has cancelled 12 flights while Visakhapatnam Airport (Bhogapuram) has cancelled four flights. Tirupati Airport has also cancelled three flights. This is the second cyclone in the Bay of Bengal to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast in a week. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur in the early hours of October 28, with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. It claimed seven lives and caused widespread damage to crops, roads, electricity and telecom infrastructure in the coastal districts. Crops over thousands of acres were damaged in the cyclone while hundreds of electricity poles and trees were uprooted. As per preliminary estimates, the cyclone caused losses of Rs 4,600 crore.
Compound wall of Government Polytechnic College for Women in Nellore collapses
Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Air Travel in Andhra, 19 Flights Cancelled
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is set to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur in the intervening night of November 2-3, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Leaders campaign for parishad polls amid heavy rain in Nellore
Pawan Kalyan directs high alert as Cyclone Murasu nears Nellore coast
Pawan Kalyan directs high alert as Cyclone Murasu nears Nellore coast
Seven Fishermen Rescued Off the Coast of Nellore Amid Cyclone Threat
Seven fishermen stranded off Nellores coast were successfully rescued after their boats engine failed during a cyclone. Seven Fishermen Rescued Off the Coast of Nellore Amid Cyclone Threat
Cyclone Murasu Intensifies Over Bay Of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh Braces For Landfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu had intensified over the west-central Bay of Bengal, putting Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu on alert ahead of its expected landfall along the Andhra coast. The storm is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, south of []
Cyclone Murasu: NDRF Teams from Chennai Rushed to Andhra
The forces are headed to regions including Nellore, Prakasam, and Markapuram to assist with rescue and relief operations
Cyclone Murasu: Seven fishermen caught in rough seas rescued in Nellore
Their boat drifted towards Patakadapalem after its engine failed in rough seas
Severe Cyclone Murasu to Cross South Andhra Coast Tonight; State Steps Up Preparedness
New Delhi : The Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, currently over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, during midnight tonight and the early hours of Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the latest IMD bulletin, the system moved []
Cyclone Murasu: Flight Cancellations, Train Disruptions And Travel Advisories
Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between midnight on Monday and early Tuesday.
SEC has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu, alleges Jagan
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday accused the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) of acting in favour of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and failing to ensure free and fair municipal elections. In a social media post, he said the SEC, which is meant to protect democracy, has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu. The shocking incidents during yesterdays municipal polling across the state, including in Pulivendula, show how the SEC is enabling election irregularities, he said. Yesterday in Pulivendula, YSRCP agents were kept out of 70 of the 80 polling booths. TDP goons brought in from other areas went on a rampage with the support of election officials and the police. They attacked our party agents to stop them from entering polling booths. In some places, they dragged our agents out of the polling stations. These incidents took place with the police's support. Voter slips were snatched from people, polling booths were captured, and votes were rigged and cast repeatedly. The video evidence of these incidents is clear. Agents from all 70 booths came to me personally, showed their agent forms to the officials, lodged complaints and protested, he said. Stating that the entire state witnessed what happened, Jagan said the SECs response was shocking. Irregularities took place in 70 of the 80 booths, and our agents were attacked and forced out. In these circumstances, how was it fair for the SEC to order repolling in only four booths and then wash its hands of the matter? asked the former Chief Minister. The SECs decision to order repolling in only four booths in Pulivendula, despite irregularities in many more, was an eyewash meant to mislead the public. Can these elections be called free and fair? If the Election Commission, which is responsible for protecting democracy, turns a blind eye to the ruling partys wrongdoing, how can peoples right to vote be protected? How can the public retain faith in the electoral system? YS Jagan said. He alleged that these incidents were not limited to Pulivendula. Election irregularities took place across the state, including in the municipal corporations of Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Similar incidents occurred in several municipalities, including Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Chimakurthy, Giddalur, Emmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Dhone, Naidupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur and Parvathipuram. We will fight these election irregularities in court to protect democracy. We will place every piece of evidence before the courts. Justice may take time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, he added.
Nellore: 7 Fishermen Stranded Off Juvvaladinne Coast, Rescued
Seven fishermen who were stranded in the rough waters near Juvvaladinne coast were safely rescued.
Cyclone Murasu: Andhra Braces For Landfall, Odisha Steps Up Evacuation; 20+ Flights Cancelled
Cyclone Murasu, named after an ancient Tamil drum-like musical instrument, has developed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between late Monday night and early Tuesday. As
Severe cylone Murasu closest to Nellore at 11.30 am
Landfall point is projected between Nellore and Narsapur, to the south of Ongole, beginning late night today at 11.30 pm, and the process likely to be over by 0400 hrs early on tomorrow
Cyclone Murasu to make landfall in Andhra tonight; flights cancelled
Cyclone Murasu has brought heavy rainfall and inundation to northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, leading to flight cancellations and school closures. The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm over south coastal Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Narsapur during midnight of November 2 to early hours of November 3. Authorities in Chennai are managing waterlogging and preparing for further impact.
Landfall Looms: Severe Cyclone Murasu Triggers Weather Alerts Across Odisha
Cyclonic Storm Murasu over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. According to an official bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) early Monday morning, the system is tracking northwestwards and is anticipated to make landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, [] The post Landfall Looms: Severe Cyclone Murasu Triggers Weather Alerts Across Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Murasu Likely to Cross South Andhra Pradesh Coast Tonight: IMD
The IMD said the storm is very likely to move northwestwards and cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between midnight (11.30 pm) and 4 am IST on November 3
Chennai, Tiruvallur shut schools and colleges as Cyclone Murasu looms
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur will remain closed on Monday as authorities brace for heavy to very heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Murasu, which is moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The district administrations announced the precautionary holiday after the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for both districts. The warning indicates the possibility of rainfall ranging from 12 to 20 centimetres in 24 hours. With several northern Tamil Nadu districts expected to receive heavy rain, the State Revenue Administration and Disaster Management Department has directed collectors to remain on high alert and implement standard disaster management procedures. The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration instructed collectors to mobilise personnel, strengthen preparedness and maintain close surveillance. Any untoward incident must be reported immediately to the State Emergency Operations Centre. According to the India Meteorological Departments bulletin issued at 9.14 p.m. on Sunday, Murasu was moving west-northwestwards at 27 kmph over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal. At 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, the cyclone lay about 480 kilometres east-southeast of Chennai and 550 kilometres east-southeast of Nellore. The system is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning before turning northwestwards towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The IMD forecast landfall between Nellore and Narsapur between 11.30 p.m. on Monday and 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Wind speeds during the crossing could reach 100110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. Besides the orange alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur, a yellow alert has been issued for Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore and the Nilgiris on Monday, with heavy rainfall of 711 centimetres likely. Tuesdays rainfall warning is confined to isolated heavy showers in the Nilgiris. Squally winds reaching 5565 kmph, gusting to 75 kmph, are forecast at isolated locations in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram districts, besides Puducherry, on Monday. Other northern coastal districts could experience winds of 4050 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph. The RMC has also warned of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds of 4050 kmph at isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Monday. The thunderstorm warning remains in force at isolated locations until November 5, extending beyond the cyclones expected landfall window along the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coastline.
Heavy rain disrupts Chennai as severe cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Heavy rain disrupted daily life across Chennai on Monday morning, leaving roads waterlogged and keeping civic teams on alert as severe cyclonic storm Murasu moved over the Bay of Bengal towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. Northern neighbourhoods recorded some of the heaviest rainfall, with Parrys receiving 149.2 mm in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Monday. New Manali Town registered 141.6 mm, followed by Manali with 136.2 mm, according to the Greater Chennai Corporations Integrated Command and Control Centre. The corporations rainfall report showed very heavy rain at five monitoring locations and heavy rain at another 28. The latter included locations in Madhavaram, Puzhal, Manali, Ennore, Basin Bridge and parts of Tondiarpet, highlighting the widespread impact of the continuing wet spell across northern Chennai. Moderate rainfall was recorded at 25 locations, including Korattur, Ayapakkam, Valasaravakkam, Alandur, Pallikaranai and Sholinganallur. The distribution showed that southern and western neighbourhoods also received rain, although the highest totals were concentrated in the northern parts of the city. Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspected water stagnation on Besant Road in Triplicane and reviewed the civic response. He also visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre at the Ripon Building to assess relief measures and monitoring operations. Senior corporation officials and field teams remained on alert to drain waterlogged roads and maintain essential services in affected neighbourhoods. The control centre continued monitoring conditions as civic personnel attended to rain-related problems across the city. Meanwhile, rough waves lashed Chennais beaches on Monday morning as the cyclonic system intensified, adding to the unsettled weather along the coast. According to the India Meteorological Departments bulletin issued at 5 a.m., Murasu had strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm. At 2.30 a.m., its centre lay approximately 260 km east-northeast of Chennai and 290 km east-southeast of Nellore. The weather department said the storm was expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between midnight on November 2 and the early hours of November 3. The system was packing sustained winds of 100110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, according to the bulletin. With the storm approaching the Andhra coast, Chennais civic response remained focussed on clearing accumulated rainwater, monitoring affected areas and sustaining essential services as the city continued to experience the wet spell. Meanwhile, anticipating the possibility of large-scale damage to electricity infrastructure, particularly uprooting of electric poles in areas likely to be affected by the cyclone, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar requesting them to send necessary personnel and machinery to Andhra Pradesh to undertake electricity infrastructure restoration works. According to an official release late on Sunday night, both Chief Ministers responded positively and assured of extending all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh. Chandrababu Naidu informed them that Andhra Pradesh officials would coordinate with their counterparts in the two states to facilitate the required support. Personnel from Telangana are already engaged in field-level operations to restore the electricity infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Arnab. As a precautionary measure, the Andhra Pradesh Government has also kept electricity department personnel, who have completed restoration works in Cyclone Arnab-affected areas, ready for deployment in regions likely to be affected by Cyclone Murasu.
Cyclone Murasu: No. 3 Danger Signal Issued at Krishnapatnam Port
Rainfall has been reported across several parts of Nellore district as the cyclone approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Cyclone Murasu: NDRF Deploys Three Teams from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh
The landfall is likely between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 11.30 pm IST on November 2 and 4 am IST on November 3, the IMD said.
Cyclone Murasu tracker: Where is the storm now? Check location, landfall time and wind speed
Cyclone Murasu was located around 200 km east-northeast of Chennai at 5:30 am on November 2, as it moved towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. The IMD has forecast landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, from late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with winds reaching 110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph.
Chennai May Get Heavy Rains as Murasu Poised for Andhra Landfall
Moving west-northwestwards, it is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur by Tuesday morning
Cyclone Murasu Approaches, Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain
Coastal Tamil Nadu is on alert as Cyclone Murasu approaches, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds across the region. With the storm expected to make landfall near Nellore on November 3, authorities have announced a school holiday in Chennai as a precautionary measure. The post Cyclone Murasu Approaches, Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
The cyclonic storm lay centred about 350 km east of Chennai, 400 km east-southeast of Nellore, 430 km southeast of Machilipatnam, 420 km east-southeast of Kavali, 450 km southeast of Ongole, and 520 km south of Visakhapatnam, according to IMD.
Municipal Polls In Nellore, Prakasam See Turnout Of 53.7 To 83.45 Per Cent
YSRC leaders allege police bias, obstruction at polling stations
Dark chapter in history of democracy: Jagan on polling for Andhra municipal elections
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has termed Sundays polling for urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh a dark chapter in the history of democracy. Broad daylight rigging, polling agents being obstructed and pulled out, and voters openly threatened and prevented from exercising their right to vote, all in the presence of police, he said in a post on X. Hey Ram! Save Democracy!, wrote Jagan, who posted a video clip of rigging and violence allegedly by the TDP cadres during the polling. In Pulivendula(ULB), in 70 out of 80 polling booths, YSRCP polling agents were not allowed to enter the polling stations; who is to identify the voter?, he asked. Apart from my home constituency Pulivendula, similar incidents were also witnessed with respect to the following ULBs - Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam (GVMC), Vijayawada, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Cheemakurthi, Yemmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Nayudupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur, Bheemunipatnam, Parvathipuram and others, alleged the YSRCP chief. He stated that under Chandrababu Naidus watch, Andhra Pradeshs electoral system is collapsing alarmingly, with democratic institutions totally hijacked. This is no longer an election; its only your selection. It is an assault on democracy and a brazen attempt to subvert the peoples mandate!. I specially mention and salute the brave women and dedicated party cadre who stood their ground and fought till the very last minute to save democracy, he added. Meanwhile, YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the municipal polling process had been reduced to a farce, with Chandrababu Naidu resorting to large-scale electoral manipulation to manufacture an artificial victory. Speaking at the YSRCP central office, he said the party would demand repolling, take the irregularities to the national level and once again approach the courts. Sajjala said the irregularities that began at the nomination stage reached their peak on polling day. YSRCP candidates were prevented from filing nominations, nomination papers were torn, names disappeared from final lists, nominations were rejected during scrutiny, candidates were forced to withdraw, and leaders were subjected to cases, bind-overs and house arrests. He said YSRCP had approached the Supreme Court with evidence concerning nearly 1,500 to 2,000 people, but even directions relating to CCTV surveillance and extension of nominations were not implemented effectively by the State Election Commission. Despite these obstacles, YSRCP did not boycott the elections. Following YS Jagan Mohan Reddys direction, the party stayed in the contest and fought until the end. In Kadapa, only two of 66 nominations were retained, while similar obstruction occurred in Chittoor and Pulivendula. On polling day, voters were intimidated, polling agents were denied entry and booths were captured, he said. Sajjala listed Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Jammalamadugu, Madanapalle, Dhone, Tadipatri, Chimakurthy, Kuppam, Pulivendula, Kadapa and Chittoor among places where repolling was required. He also cited irregularities in Anantapur, Nellore, Kurnool, Ongole, Vinukonda, Markapuram, Yemmiganur and Nagari. He said police, Presiding Officers and Returning Officers facilitated the ruling partys actions while the SEC failed to intervene. In several places, YSRCP agents were removed after noon and bogus votes were cast with police support. Nearly 360 booths saw YSRCP agents driven out, he said.
Municipal polls held peacefully in Nellore district
APSPDCL Sets Up Control Rooms To Monitor Power Supply
Special teams and nodal officers have been placed on alert in Nellore and Tirupati districts to handle power disruptions during cyclone-related heavy rains.
Nellore District On High Alert As Cyclone Murasu Approaches
The cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Kavali and Kandukur between Monday evening and midnight (November 2): Reports
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
Congress Candidate Offers Free Chicken to Voters in Nellore
In the latest instance, a Congress candidate has gone a step further by distributing one kilogram of chicken free of cost to voters.
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
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.
Show-Cause Notices For Absentee Polling Officials In Nellore
308 of 4,497 polling personnel missed election training, prompting the district collector to seek explanations ahead of ZPTC and MPTC polls.
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.
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....
APs Tirupati regional investment meet draws 11,732 crore investment proposals
Of the total proposals, 50 MoUs involving investments of 7,380.68 crore and 16,612 jobs relate to projects in Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and SPSR Nellore districts
The events were organised as part of the Police Commemoration Weekcelebrations
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Permissions mandatory for campaign activities: Joint Collector
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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
Sharwanand's 'George Krish' unit begins filming mass retro song
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 24 (IANS) The makers of director Sreenu Vaitla's upcoming Telugu film, 'George Krish', featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, have now announced that the unit of the film is in the process of shooting a mass retro song. Taking to its X timeline, AK Entertainments, the production house producing the film, wrote, RETRO VIBES. MASS BEATS. ENTERTAINMENT UNLIMITED! A high-energy RETRO MASS SONG shoot is underway for #GeorgeKrish! Our Captain of Entertainment, @SreenuVaitla, and Charming Star @ImSharwanand are gearing up for a FULL-ON SANKRANTHI FUN FEAST! IN CINEMAS ~ JANUARY 14, 2027. It may be recalled that the makers of the film had recently announced that Manasa Varanasi would play the female lead in the film. Sources say that Manasas role in 'George Krish' will have great significance. The film has generated excitement among fans ever since it was first announced as Sharwanand, who is riding high on the successes of his recent films -- 'Nari Nari Naduma Murari' and 'Biker' -- is teaming up with director Sreenu Vaitla for the first time. Presented by ATV, the film is being produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Anil Sunkaras AK Entertainments banner, with Ajay Sunkara opting in as co-producer. It may be recalled that the makers had unveiled the title and release date through a colourful and eye-catching poster in August this year. The Sankranti sentiment is particularly special for Sharwanand as films of the actor that have released for the festival have gone on to emerge as huge successes. Films such as 'Shatamanam Bhavati', 'Express Raja' and 'Nari Nari Naduma Murari' all released for Sankranti and emerged winners. Now, 'George Krish' too is to be released for Sankranthi. 'George Krish' was launched in a grand fashion with a traditional pooja ceremony. For the muhurtham shot, producer Suresh Babu switched on the camera, with MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav sounding the clapboard. Sreenu Vaitla himself directed the first shot. The film boasts a strong technical crew. KV Guhan will be the cinematographer for this film, which will have Anup Rubens scoring its music. Avinash Kolla is to serve as the production designer and Amar Reddy Kudumula will be taking care of editing. Nandu Savirigana and Gopi Mohan have written this script and Kishore Garikipati will serve as its executive producer. For the first time ever, the worldwide theatrical distributors list of a film were announced on the day of its launch. Asian Suresh Entertainments is to distribute the film in Nizam, Vaasudeva Movie Creations in Vizag, Vintage Creations in East, Adithya Films in West, Vyom Cinemas in Krishna, RK Entertainments in Guntur and Abhi Cinemas in Nellore. Overseas distribution is to be handled by VYOM Cinemas and Cinema Paradiso.
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
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.
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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.
Jana Sena Gets Eight Wards in Nellore After Talks with TD
Jana Sena has agreed to contest eight divisions in the Nellore Municipal Corporation elections following prolonged negotiations with Telugu Desam (TD) leaders, dropping its initial demand for 30 per cent of the seats and speculation that it might contest independently.
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.
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.
Blood Donation Camp Held For Thalassemia Patients
A blood donation camp was organised in Pothireddypalem village in Nellore district to support children with thalassemia who require regular blood transfusions.
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
