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 is forecast to intensify into a very severe storm with winds up to 110 kmph, making landfall on November 3 between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh.
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.
Public urged to stay alert as cyclone Murasu set to hit Nellore, Prakasam districts
Polling ends for elections to 92 urban bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) Polling for elections to 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh was peaceful, barring minor incidents, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Sunday. The polling, which began at 7 a.m. in 13 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats, ended at 5 p.m. Those standing in queues at 5 p.m. were allowed to cast their votes. Based on preliminary information received from the districts, a voter turnout of 48.03% was recorded up to 3:00 p.m. The polling staff will arrive at the reception centres with the ballot boxes and election materials. The details of votes cast at each polling station will be verified to calculate the final voter turnout percentage. The turnout percentage will be announced by Monday, once complete details are received from the reception centres, he said. As many as 99.35 lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes at 11,378 polling centres. The fate of 10,262 candidates contesting for mayoral, chairperson and ward-level posts will be known on November 3 when the counting of votes will be taken up. Elections for the posts of chairpersons of 17 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats were unanimous. Both chairpersons and ward members were elected unopposed in eight Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. A total of 153 candidates contested for mayor posts in 13 municipal corporations while 367 candidates were in the fray for the posts of chairpersons in 70 Municipalities. Of the total 922 corporator wards, polling was held for 804 wards as the election was unanimous in the remaining 118 wards. A total of 3,077 candidates contested for 804 municipal wards. A total of 6,669 candidates were in the fray for 2,382 wards in Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. The SEC said he conducted review meetings with District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Police Commissioners, DIGs, and election observers to ensure a peaceful polling process. The Commissioner stated that complaints and representations regarding the conduct of the elections had been received from representatives of various political parties in the state. He directed the police department, District Collectors, SPs, and Police Commissioners to look into these complaints and take necessary action. The Commissioner stated that he held a discussion lasting approximately 45 minutes with the District Collectors of Nandyal, Kadapa, Palnadu, Markapuram, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Anantapur, Kurnool, Annamayya, and Sri Satya Sai districts regarding the polling process, complaints received, and any incidents of violence. He mentioned that the Collectors reported that polling was proceeding peacefully in the majority of the districts, with only minor complaints received in a few areas. He clarified that in some districts, no complaints or incidents of violence were reported at all. Anil Chandra Punetha announced that in ward 55 of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, where polling began about two and a half hours late due to technical and other issues, the voting hours have been extended from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to ensure that voters have the opportunity to exercise their franchise. He stated that this decision was made after considering a request from the District Collector and in accordance with the powers vested in the Election Commission. The Commissioner noted that the District Collectors of Palnadu and Anantapur had brought certain incidents that occurred in their respective districts to his attention. It was stated that after the polling concludes, reports from the Presiding Officers (POs) and other evidence will be examined; if the complaints are found to be substantiated, further action will be taken in accordance with the regulations. IG Raja Kumari stated that approximately 40 incidents were reported during the polling on Sunday, and 275 FIRs have been registered. She mentioned that all these incidents are being thoroughly examined, and FIRs are being filed in cases where criminal elements are identified.
Cyclone Murasu drums up fresh worry for Andhra after Arnab; red alert sounded in five districts
Cyclone Murasu is likely to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur on the night of November 2-3 as a severe cyclonic storm
Deep Depression Intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu
Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph gusting 120kmph between Nellore and Narsapur by morning of 3rd November 2026.
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone
The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur
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.
Two Leopard Cubs Spotted on Rapur Ghat Road in Nellore
The sighting caused panic among passengers and motorists travelling along the ghat road, as they expressed concern over the presence of wild animals.
Nellore, Atmakur, Buchireddypalem Ready For Municipal Polls
Candidates from 13 wards have been declared elected unopposed: Reports
Nellore Mayor race: YSRCP promises transparency, Alliance assures growth
Local polls: notices to 308 polling officers in A.P.s Nellore for missing training
Stray Dog Attacks 16 People in Two Days in Nellore District
The injured were shifted to government hospitals in Kaluvayi and Podalakur, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
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
Anam Rages at TD Nellore Leadership Over Anti-Party Activities in Atmakur
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy confronts TDP district leaders over alleged support for rebel candidates challenging official party nominees in Atmakur.
Nellore Rythu Bazaars Sell Rice At Lower Prices
Nellore district administration is selling BPT rice at 49 per kg and KNM rice at 50 per kg through five Rythu Bazaars to ease the burden of rising prices.
SPSR Nellore DCCB Recruitment 2026
The SPSR Nellore District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd (SPSR Nellore DCCB) has released the notification for 2 vacancies, including Staff Assistant / Clerk and Assistant Manager posts. Eligible candidates can apply online till 20 November 2026.
Arnab crosses Andhra coast, weakens into severe cyclonic storm
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur on Wednesday, said the State Disaster Management Authority. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., southwest of Yanam, near Narsapur. Even though the cyclone has made landfall, the public must remain alert, said Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). Heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts to the Southwest of Yanam, about 20 km East-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km Southwestof Yanam and 60 km Southwest of Kakinada, during 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The latest observations indicate that the landfall process has been completed with the central region moving completely into land, the IMD said. Earlier, the cyclone continued to move further northwestwards and centered at 8.30 a.m. over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km southwest of Yanam (Puducherry), 60 km southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam, 120 km east of Gannavaram and 120 km southwest of Tuni. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a Cyclonic Storm during next 06 hours and further into a Deep Depression during subsequent 06 hours, the IMD had said. The cyclone triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in the coastal districts. Low-lying areas were inundated while trees and electricity poles were uprooted at many places. Officials said no loss of life was reported. However, the cyclone damaged the crops and civic infrastructure. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Red alert has been issued for these districts. The Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rains in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Eluru, Krishna and NTR districts. Heavy rains are likely in Guntur, Bapatla and SPSR Nellore districts. Authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in 15 high-alert districts.
YSRCP complains to Andhra Election Commissioner over alleged local-body poll irregularities
YSRCP MLC Lella Appireddy and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu lodged a complaint with the State Election Commissioner (SEC), submitting audio and video evidence of alleged police intimidation, inducements and interference in local-body elections. Addressing the media, Appireddy demanded the suspension of Gudur DSP Narasimha Murthy and action against Nellore CI Seetharam. He played an audio recording that he claimed featured the DSP contacting YSRCP leader Eddula Narendra Reddy regarding candidate withdrawals. Another recording allegedly showed former Mayor Azeez connecting with CI Seetharam with a candidate and discussing monetary inducements. The party also submitted evidence relating to alleged interference during nomination appeals at the Anantapur RDO office, masked men allegedly brandishing knives in Nuzvid, and nominations purportedly filed in the names of YSRCP candidates in Palnadu. Appireddy alleged that nominations had been obstructed or rejected and cited attacks in Tadipatri....
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
Strict Enforcement Of Election Code Stressed In Nellore
Permissions mandatory for campaign activities: Joint Collector
YSRC Alleges Conspiracy Over Siddiques Nomination in Nellore
YSRC MLC P. Chandrasekhar Reddy accuses the TDP of conspiring to prevent minority leader Sheikh Siddique from contesting the Nellore civic polls.
TDP, YSRCP battle for Nellore mayor post as campaign intensifies
Nellore Election Helpline Offers Round-the-Clock Assistance
Eight staff members are deployed in each of the three shifts to ensure uninterrupted service, the Collector said.
Voter Information Slips To Be Distributed Door-To-Door In Nellore
He appealed to voters to collect their information slips from their respective BLOs: Reports
Parishad nominations filed peacefully in Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram districts
District Collector P. Raja Babu announced that the ZPTC/MPTC nomination process was completed in an extremely peaceful and transparent atmosphere
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.
YSRCP leaders placed under house arrest in Nellore
As a precautionary measure, the police officials havekept YSRCP district presidentKakani Govardhan Reddy, city in-charge Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy and leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Kumar Reddy under house arrest
YSRC Leaders Kakani, Nallapareddy and MLC Chandrasekhar Reddy Placed Under House Arrest
Police place three senior YSRC leaders under house arrest in Nellore and serve notices barring them from participating in the MPTC and ZPTC nomination process.
Moderate Rain Lashes Nellore District; Manubole Records Highest Rainfall
All 36 mandals in SPSR Nellore district recorded rainfall, with Manubole receiving the highest at 66.2 mm amid a 39.8% seasonal deficit.
The districts covered by the yellow alert are Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and Sri Sathya Sai
YSRC MLC Meets Family Of Arrested Minority Leader In Nellore
Chandrasekhar Reddy alleged that the ruling party was targeting minorities and obstructing YSRC candidates from filing nominations in the local body elections.
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
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 2
Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says
4,000 Police Personnel For Nellore Local Body Polls
Election observer Sada Bhargavi called for strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct and urged officials to prevent violations
Special Pujas Mark Sharannavaratri At Nellore Temple
A Sampootikarana Chandi Homam was performed, along with Lalitha Kumkumarchana and Maha Nyasam at the Sri Sundareshwaraswamy temple: Reports
Chakkora | Song - Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha
Watch the song 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' from Telugu movie 'Chakkora Lunar Love Bird' starring Sravan, Malaika T Vasupal and Anushka Luhar. The song is sung by Kailash Kher, with music composed by Prince Henry and lyrics penned by Kasarla Shyam. Written and directed by Manga Srinivas, the film is produced by Dr. Hema Rao Chintada under the banner High Joy Commercials. 'Chakkora' also stars Yamini, L. B. Sriram, Suman, Brahmaji, Indraja, Mani Chandana and Nellore Sudharshan in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' song from Sravan - Malaika T Vasupal starrer 'Chakkora', watch the video.
Devotees Throng Nellore Temples For Durgashtami
Temples across Nellore district witnessed large crowds for Durgashtami, with Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Devasthanam conducting special rituals as part of Navaratri celebrations.
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.
IMD predicts wet spell in Andhra Pradesh till October 21
The weatherman issues orange alert for the districts of Chittoor, Tirupati and Nellore till 3 p.m. on October 18; yellow alert remains for Rayalaseema and central Andhra Pradesh
TDP inches towards achieving consensus on Nellore Mayor seat
On the other hand, the rival YSR Congress Party has already announced the name of Anam Vijayakumar Reddy, the partys Nellore Rural constituency in-charge, who is firmly ensconced in the saddle.
TDP inches towards achieving consensus on Nellore Mayor seat
On the other hand, the rival YSR Congress Party has already announced the name of Anam Vijayakumar Reddy, the partys Nellore Rural constituency in-charge, who is firmly ensconced in the saddle.
Ganja Cultivation Hidden In Maize Fields Unearthed In Nellore District
Police unearthed ganja cultivation spread across nearly two acres of agricultural land: Reports
Police destroy ganja cultivation, six held in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh
In a separate incident, 385 kg of dry ganja worth 1.9 crore seized from a four-wheeler at Turluvada Toll Plaza in Visakhapatnam district
Nellore Police Bust Ganja Cultivation In Maize Field, 6 Held
Nellore Police have uncovered an illegal ganja plantation concealed within a maize crop at Duttalur Mandal and detained six people in connection with this case. As per reports,the cultivation took place in a 2-acre agricultural field located south of Duttalur village
Operation Trishul: 6 Held for Growing Ganja Under Maize Crop in Nellore
Police used drones to locate the plants, which were between three and six feet tall, adding that investigators also found a drip irrigation system installed at the site to support the cultivation
Ganja Farm Busted In Nellore, Six Arrested
Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.
Nellore SP to deploy 1,500 police personnel for local body polls
Bind-over proceedings have been initiated against 874 people across the district, says SP Ajitha Vejendla
YSRC Announces Nominees For 27 ULBs
The nominees for municipal corporations are: Vizianagaram-Kolagatla Sravani, Visakhapatnam-Varudu Kalyani, Eluru-Ganta Mohan Rao, Machilipatnam-Lanka Jyothi, Ongole-Kuppam Prasad, Nellore-Anam Vijay Kumar and Kadapa-Bandi Deepthi Reddy.
Officials Gear Up For Local Body Polls In Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram Districts
District officials in Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram are preparing polling infrastructure, security and logistics for upcoming local body elections.
Nellore Food Joints Fined 4.4 Lakh For Safety Violations
Nellore officials fined food businesses 4.4 lakh for violations including expired products, poor hygiene, substandard ingredients and improper labelling.
Land Resurvey Errors: Nellore Farmers Unable To Establish Ownership
The problem surfaced in Nookanapalli village of Kaluvoya mandal, where discrepancies have been reported in several land records.
Nellore Officials Told To Curb Price Rise Ahead Of Dasara
Reviewing rice prices and stocks at Rythu Bazaars, the joint collector directed marketing officials to ensure that rice, onions and red gram (tur dal) were sold at lower prices: Reports
ED attaches assets worth Rs 129 crore in TTD ghee adulteration fraud
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable and movable assets worth Rs 129.85 crore belonging to Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities and other entities as part of an ongoing money laundering probe into the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration fraud. The Enforcement Directorate, Hyderabad Zonal Office, attached the assets of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd, Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities Pvt Ltd, their promoters Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, and their family members; Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd, its promoter Kailash Chand Mangla and his family members; and other related entities/individuals, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Central agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered at Tirupati East Police Station alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption in the fraudulent supply of adulterated ghee to TTD. The agency filed a chargesheet and a supplementary chargesheet before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases, Nellore, disclosing a massive criminal conspiracy to supply adulterated ghee to TTD for preparation of the sacred Lord Venkateswara Laddu Prasadam, thereby cheating TTD, endangering public health and generating huge unlawful gains. Investigation under PMLA has revealed that adulterated ghee worth Rs 234.5 crore was supplied to TTD by Bhole Baba, directly and through front dairies which bid for TTD tenders in their own names for a commission, while the ghee was actually manufactured at the factories of Bhole Baba and Sukriti Foods by blending refined palm oil, palm kernel oil and palmolein with chemicals such as monoglycerides, acetic acid ester, lactic acid and betacarotene, invoiced as edible oils. To clean the books, the palm oil so consumed was shown as sold to bogus buyers, while fictitious purchases of milk and ghee and fictitious sales of byproducts such as skimmed milk were recorded to project a genuine dairy operation, said the statement. Payments made through banking channels against the fictitious purchases were returned in cash through hawala channels, and this cash was used to fund the bogus palm-oil buyers, to pay commissions to the front dairies and to pay other persons connected with the fraud, it added. Earlier, ED had conducted searches on June 3, 2026, at 16 premises in Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh linked to the principal conspirators, front dairies, chemical suppliers and accommodation-entry providers, resulting in seizure/freezing of cash and bank balances of Rs 2.7 crore. ED has also arrested Vipin Jain and Kailash Chand Mangla, promoters and directors of Bhole Baba Organic Dairymilk Pvt Ltd and Sukriti Foods Pvt Ltd respectively, who orchestrated the manufacturing of adulterated ghee and its fraudulent supply to TTD. Total attachments in this case, including seizure and freezing under Section 17 of PMLA, amount to Rs 132.55 crore so far. Further investigation is in progress, said the agency.
Three arrested in Nellore murder case, one absconding
50,000 crore sanctioned for infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh: Narayana
Municipal Administration Minister says all projects stalled by previous government have been resumed; underground drainage works worth 800 crore in Nellore to be completed by June 12, 2027, with tap connections to every household and Sangam Barrage water supply by year-end
Nellore SP identifies sensitive villages ahead of local body polls
Ajitha Vejendla directs police to strengthen security, monitor trouble-makers and prevent a recurrence of election-related clashes
ESIC floats 134-crore tender for 100-bed hospital in Nellore
Nellore MP says the hospital will make quality medical services accessible to thousands of unorganised-sector workers and their families in the region
Schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh announced
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 14 (IANS) Elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh will be held on October 28, while Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases in November-December. The State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the poll schedule for the Urban and Rural Local Bodies. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced that the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect. The announcement of the schedule came after the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department furnished the Gazette Notifications containing the particulars of reservations to the seats and offices in Urban Local Bodies to the State Election Commission, along with readiness for the conduct of the elections. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified yet for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/ Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway. Polling will be held for Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), Vizianagaram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapuram Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The Commission also announced that elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) will be held on November 3. The Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in 3 phases November 26, November 29 and December 2. The State Election Commission issued the notification for elections to 100 ULBs. The nominations will be accepted till October 18, while scrutiny of nominations will be undertaken on October 19. According to the schedule, October 21 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on October 28, while counting of votes will be taken up on October 30. For MPTC and ZPTC elections, the notification will be issued on October 19. Nominations will be received till October 23, while scrutiny of nominations will be taken up the next day. October 27 is the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on November 3, while results will be declared on November 5. Counting of votes for Gram Panchayats will be taken up immediately after completion of polling in all three phases.
Nellore: Race Intensifies Among Alliance Parties for Mayors Post
With the Mayors post in the Nellore Municipal Corporation falling vacant in the unreserved category, lobbying has intensified within the ruling alliance, as several aspirants are emerging from the Telugu Desam and the BJP.
Andhra SEC to announce local body polls schedule after gazette notifications
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 13 (IANS) The schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh will be announced after the departments concerned issue gazette notifications, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anil Chandra Punetha said on Tuesday. The SEC added that the poll schedule will be announced once the state government communicates its readiness for the elections. Punetha said the elections would be conducted in an effective manner. He assured all security measures in the sensitive and hyper sensitive areas. He held a meeting with representatives of 20 political parties here on Tuesday. He told media after the meeting that the political parties sought security for the contesting candidates. They also submitted various suggestions to the SEC, including timely issuance of caste certificates. The state government on Monday announced reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Backward Classes (BCs) and women for the posts of Mayors in 17 municipal corporations and chairpersons in 106 municipalities and nagar panchayats. The state government has earmarked one Mayoral seat for STs (Mangalagiri Tadepalli), two seats for SCs (Kurnool Women and Rajamahendravaram General), five seats for BCs (Kakinada Women, Machilipatnam Women, Eluru General, Anantapuram General, and Chittoor General). Five Mayoral seats have been reserved under Women (General) for Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Guntur, Kadapa, and the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Mayor seats in Tirupati, Vijayawada, Ongole, and Nellore remained unreserved. Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, P. Sampath Kumar, issued an official notification determining and finalising the ward-wise reservation of seats for STs, SCs, BCs and women across 13 major municipal corporations in the state. The state government has capped overall reservation for all categories at 50 per cent after the High Court struck down its order for 34 per cent reservation for BCs. The Supreme Court on October 9 dismissed its plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The apex court questioned the legal basis of the data relied upon by the state government to justify the enhanced BC quota, particularly the findings of a Unified Family Survey. On October 1, the Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders providing 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local body elections, saying that the quota breached the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations. The High Court said that the aggregate reservation for all categories in local bodies should not exceed 50 per cent in accordance with the Supreme Court's guidelines. The court judgment came as a setback to the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government, as increasing BC reservation in local bodies from 20 per cent to 34 per cent was one of its key promises during the 2024 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had announced the enhanced quota on August 18, saying that BCs would get 34 per cent reservation in rural local bodies and 33.33 per cent in urban local bodies.
Mushroom production facility worth 330 crore planned at Gollapalli in Nellore district
Awareness events across Kadapa, Nellore mark World Arthritis Day 2026
A.P. MA&UD Minister distributes housing pattas to 19 transgenders in Nellore
Nellore: Five Injured as Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry in Gudur
The police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the accident. The injured were shifted to the Gudur Government Hospital for treatment.
Auto Driver Murdered Over Parking Dispute In Nellore
A 26-year-old auto driver, Varun, was allegedly murdered by three youths from Chennai: Reports
Sarannavaratri Festivities Begin at Nellore Temple Amid Tight Security
The annual Sarannavaratri festivities began at Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple in Dargamitta, Nellore, on Sunday with traditional rituals, special alankaram and Chandi Homam.
