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Anam, Somireddy hail Cabinet decision on Nellore district reorganisation

He said the people of Nellore district were indebted to the government for standing by their interests.

Renowned Islamic scholar passes away in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: Renowned Islamic scholar Hazrat Maulana Mufti Abdul Wahab Saheb Qasmi Rashadi passed away in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, December 28. Rashadi dedicated his life to Islamic education, Quran, Hadith teaching, and service through Jamia Noor-ul-Huda. He also served as the president of Tablighi Jamaat in Andhra Pradesh for 50 years, and as honorary 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 .

AI Smart Glasses Aid Visually Impaired In Nellore

The distribution programme was jointly organised by the KIMS Foundation and Research Centre and the Achala Group at the ZP High School premises: Reports

Nellore: Elaborate Arrangements For Vaikunta Ekadashi At Talpagiri Temple

Rs 200 Sheeghra darshan tickets available online

In-Circle Platform Boosts Real-Time Monitoring Of Works In Nellore

A review meeting of the engineering department was held on Saturday at the Command Control Centre in the NMC office to assess the progress of ongoing works through the In-Circle system.

THINK Gas Cuts Domestic PNG Prices in Nellore, TirupatiChittoor & KadapaAnantapur Clusters

THINK Gas has announced a reduction in domestic PNG prices across the Nellore, TirupatiChittoor, and KadapaAnantapur clusters, benefiting local consumers.

245 Cases Booked During Late-night Vehicle Checks In Nellore

Vehicles driven by intoxicated persons were seized

Anam Urges Government To Retain Rapur, Kaluvai And Saidapuram In Nellore District

Marking the birth centenary of N. T. Rama Rao, Anam distributed commemorative 100 coins issued by the Government of India to members of the district parliamentary TD committee and called upon party workers to draw inspiration from NTRs leadership: Reports

VSU Nellore launches e-vehicle for women students, faculty

Venkatagiri residents push to rejoin Nellore district amid reorganisation concerns

Bioethanol Boom Opens New Avenues for Upland Farmers in Nellore District

The surge in investments in bioethanol is linked to the governments proposal to blend ethanol in aviation fuel, further boosting its long-term demand.

Bara Shaheed Dargah to be developed with 15 crore in two years

Most designs finalised, and tenders will be invited in January; Chief Minister sanctions 5 crore for the purpose;and the rest will be arranged from other sources; Board also plans to establish an education centre in Nellore with CSR funds

Minister Narayana Reviews Civic Works, Prioritises Flood Control In Nellore

The minister directed officials to restore and modernise irrigation and drainage canals to avert flooding and ensure speedy redressal of grievances raised at public hearings: Reports

Four new waste-to-energy plants to come up in Andhra Pradesh, taking total to six

MoUs signed for projects at Nellore, Kakinada, Kadapa and Kurnool, with 57 MW capacity, as the State accelerates conversion of municipal waste into electricity under the PPP model

Kakani Joins Save Kaluvoya Stir Against its Merger With Tirupati District

The former minister underlined that Kaluvai mandal has deep historical and social ties with Nellore district

Drug peddler escapes from NTR police custody, two arrested

13 grams of MDMA seized, special teams sent to Nellore and Bengaluru to nab other accused, says police

21 Booked for Drunken Driving in Nellore District Night Checks

The special drive was conducted as part of district-wide nakabandi operations from 10 pm on Saturday to 1 am on Sunday to maintain law and order, prevent crimes during night hours and enhance public safety

Somireddy Congratulates Nellore, Tirupati TD Chiefs And General Secretaries

He wished all the newly appointed leaders success in their responsibilities and reiterated his confidence in the partys organisational resurgence: Reports

YSRC Marks Jagans Birthday with Grand Celebrations in Nellore

Party leaders, cadres and supporters gathered in large numbers, creating a festive atmosphere

Pulse Polio Drive Begins in Nellore, Ongole; Officials Seek Full Cover

He said the district has 2,44,112 children below five years and special arrangements have been made to ensure 100 per cent coverage over three days

AP CM Pushes For Refinery, Metro Rail And Shipbuilding Projects In Delhi Meetings

The CM met petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and invited him to lay the foundation for the proposed BPCL Greenfield Refinery in Nellore district.

Bridge on Pottepalem spillway: Dream of Nellore people to come true

The foundation stone for the spillway will be laid on January 5, 2026 and the bridge will be operational by August 2026

Coordination Meet to Discuss Release of Puducherry Boats

In a press release on Thursday, K. Santhi, joint director of the fisheries department in Nellore, has appealed to all coastal leaders and fishermen to attend the meeting without fail, as key decisions on the release of the boats are expected.

CM pats Nellore Collector for Champion Farmers initiative

The programme aims to bring comprehensive reforms in the agricultural sector, says Himanshu Shukla during Collectors Conference

Kakani Says Public Outraged With Nellore District Reorganisation

Kakani Govardhan Reddy says move ignores public sentiment and causes hardship

Land acquisition under way for 11 major industries, says Nellore Collector

Kavali is likely to be developed as an industrial township with the establishment of Ramayapatnam Port, Indosol Solar and BPCL industries

Roadmap for Balanced Growth in Nellore

Land acquisition underway as district targets balanced industrial growth across regions

Development of IFFCO Kisan SEZ will provide 30,000 direct, 40,000 indirect jobs: Nellore Collector

Three major firms have already shown interest to establish units and signed MoUs, while many more are in the pipeline, according to sources

Stone Laid for Two 800 Crore Units at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore

He thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the recent AP Cabinet meeting clearing the establishment of industries in the 2,700-acre IFFCO Kisan SEZ.

Crowds Gather as Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra Reaches Nellore

Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy highlighted Vajpayees commitment to education through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and stressed the importance of value-based politics.

Juvvaladinne to be developed as tourist destination, says Minister

Ministers Dr. Ponguru Narayana and Dr. Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy pay tributes to Potti Sriramulu on his 73rd death anniversary celebrations in Nellore and Prakasam districts respectively

Atal Bihari Vajpayees bronze statue unveiled in Nellore

Andhra allots land to Sagar Defence near Nellore for autonomous maritime shipyard

Construction of the shipyard is scheduled to commence in December

Corporators switch loyalties ahead of Nellore mayoral election

Biggest jolt for YSRCP came on Sunday, when partys city president Bobbala Srinivas Yadav, who was also its floor leader in the NMC, joined TDP in the presence of MLA Sridhar Reddy

Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27

The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure

Nellore ZP Seeks Retention Of Kaluvoyi, Rapur And Saidapuram mandals

The meeting also saw the release of Vijayadeepika study material, which will be distributed free of cost to more than 20,500 Class 10 students studying in Zilla Parishad schools across the district.

Nellore Leads State In National Lok Adalat, Settles Over 48,000 Cases

Banks, insurance companies and BSNL actively participated, facilitating amicable settlements and speedy resolution of disputes: Reports

Vajpayee Statue To Be Unveiled In Nellore On December 15

Apart from the Delhi Chief Minister, Union minister of state Srinivasa Varma, several state and national BJP leaders and leaders of alliance parties are expected to attend: Report

TDP leader denies coercion of YSRCP corporators ahead of Nellore Mayor election

Party believes in action rather than rhetoric and will not indulge in claims on who will become the Mayor, says Giridhar Reddy

Five TDP corporators from Nellore join YSRCP

Nellore Hosts Chaganti at Values Education Conference for Students

SCERT director Krishna Reddy lauded Chagantis lifelong dedication to free public discourses and his deep knowledge of Indian scriptures.

Nellore Collector ranks second in clearance of files in A.P.

Krishna District Collector stands first in the clearing of e-files in three months, while Vizianagaram District Collector emerges third in the State

Nellore To get new 100-bed ESI hospital: Centre confirms in Lok Sabha

Labour ministry confirms progress on Nellores 100-bed ESI hospital with land acquired and approvals in place.

Nellore To Get New 100-bed ESI Hospital

Centre confirms in Lok Sabha

Eleven-year-old killed by APSRTC bus in Nellore, his brother injured

The tragic incident happened at Ramudupalem village, Indukuripet mandal

Narayana Says Nellore To Become Model City With Naidus Backing

Minister highlights NH-16 underpasses, praises Vemireddy familys welfare and civic initiatives

India's first deep sea marine microbial research facility coming up in Andhra's Nellore

The state-of-the-art facility will allow scientists to study, isolate and culture microbes for industrial, biomedical, and environmental applications.

Anti-drug activists murder reveals Nellores dark underbelly

Nellore Rural MLA raised funds to support the family of the killed social activist

Government womens polytechnic building in Nellore cries for repairs

Despite appeals for renovation works, Department of Technical Education has not sought funds from the State government, citing budget constraints

Cyber Crook Who Loots Elderly, Arrested, Rs 2.6 Lakh Recovered

The accused, Adipudi Venkata Seshaiah, 34, of Nellore district, would approach elderly people under the guise of helping them make an urgent call: Reports

Nellore Rural MLA to lay foundation stone for Pottepalem bridge on January 5

Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy announced that the bridge will be constructed at 5 crore, and it will be completed within next eight months

Respect and Discipline Key to Success, Minister Anam Ramnarayana Tells Students

Municipal administration minister Dr P. Narayana participated in PTMs held at several Nellore government schools, calling for the development of government institutions to international standards so that children from poor families receive quality education. Meetings were held at MSM, RSR, VRC and Moolapeta Girls High Schools with large participation from students and parents.

SEIL Energy to set up 4.5-crore Inclusive Sports Academy in Nellore

The all-weather stadium will come up at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Torrential Rains Disrupt Life Across Nellore District

The downpour triggered by Cyclone Ditwah not only inundated major roads but also exposed serious vulnerabilities in the citys drainage and infrastructure systems.

Cyclone Ditwah Brings Heavy Rains, Flooding to Nellore and Tirupati Districts

Transport disrupted, villages isolated and schools shut as streams overflow and low-lying areas submerge

Relentless Rains In Nellore, Tirupati Districts Turn National Highway Into River

Traffic on the Chennai-Kolkata National Highway (NH-16) has come to near standstill, as high floodwater is flowing dangerously across multiple stretches between Kakuturu and Venkatachalam and near Manubolu.

Raw Deal for Nellore in District-Reorganisation Plan

Nellore fears major economic, cultural and water-security setbacks as proposed district reorganisation strips away key assets

Cyclone Ditwah: Rains lash south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati, Nellore and Prakasam districts receive total rainfall of 2,137 mm, 1,415 mm and 11.4 mm by Wednesday morning 6 a.m. (December 3)

Fog Disrupts Flights at RGIA, Ditwah Rains Lash Nellore

Fog grounds flights in Hyderabad as Cyclone Ditwahs heavy rains flood Nellore, disrupting travel and daily life across both states.

Cyclone Ditwah Moves Closer To Tamil Nadu And Andhra Coasts, Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued

According to officials, the cyclone is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chittoor and Tirupati districts. Moderate to heavy rainfall likely in Nellore, Kadapa

Cyclone Ditwah: Massive rainfall pounds Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on alert

Parts of Tamil Nadu saw heavy rain on December 1 as the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah hovered near the Tamil NaduPuducherry coasts. Strong winds reported at Marina Beach. The system has weakened into a deep depression. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh officials in Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, and Tirupati have issued alerts

Cyclone Ditwah: Nellore, Tirupati continue to receive light rain on December 1

On December 2, heavy rain, accompanied with squally winds with speed reaching 40- 50 kmph, and gusting up to 60 kmph, is likely at isolated places across Andhra Pradesh

Red Alert for Tirupati, Prakasam and Nellore

Cyclone Ditwah to weaken as depression

Rains lash Andhras Nellore, more in store for Monday

Kakani Slams Draft To Shift Three Nellore Mandals To Tirupati

Recalling the 2019 reorganisation under former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kakani said the inclusion of the three mandals in Nellore was based on geographical realities and to prevent water disputes: Reports

Nellore Rural Police Crack Brutal Murder In 48 Hours

The victimidentified as K. Panchalaiah from RDT Colonyhad been returning home with his son when a seven-member gang arrived on motorcycles and attacked Panchalaiah with knives: Police

Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rainfall across South Coastal A.P., CWC issues red alert for the region

State declares holiday for all government, private, aided, and Anganwadi schools, as well as all government, private, and junior colleges on December 1 and PGRS programme is also cancelled; Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, and Tirupati district administrations and local Ministers alert the public

Prakasam, Nellore Placed on High Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches

Officials were directed to alert residents in low-lying and coastal areas and remain ready to shift them to safer locations if needed

Andhra police fire at accused in self defence

Nellore: One person was injured when police opened fire in self defence when the suspect allegedly attacked a head constable with a knife, police said on Sunday. According to police, Prajanatya Mandali district committee member Kottaveedi Penchalayya was allegedly murdered on Saturday near Kallurupalli Housing Board colony in the town for objecting to Marijuana (ganja) 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 .

Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies Over Southwest Bay; Heavy Rains for South Coastal Andhra

The system, currently near Sri Lanka coast, is moving northwest and is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall across Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor and Kadapa districts.

Somireddy Requests AP Government to Merge Gudur with Nellore District

The MLA pointed out that Nellore had already been adversely affected when the earlier YSRC government reorganised districts

Nellore police fire at accused in CPI(M) activist murder case

The police fired in self-defence after the accused attacked a constable with a knife during a chase

SIT Adds 11 More Accused in Tirumala Adulterated Ghee Case

Total number of accused reaches 35; memo filed in Nellore ACB Court

Cyclone Ditwah: 3 Districts in AP Get Flash Flood Warning

The officials issued flash flood warnings for Nellore, Chittoor and Kadapa districts. They said the winds were likely to gust at a speed of 50 km per hour along the coastal Andhra coast from today afternoon

Nellore Police Open Fire After Knife Attack by Murder Suspects

Suspect injured in firing; constable also hurt in the incident

Cyclone Ditwah: Red alert for Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati and Annamayya districts on November 30

The cyclonic storm Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression on December 1 morning and a depression by the evening, says Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam

Ongole GRP Cracks Rs.48.5 Lakh Train Theft Case

Acting under the supervision of DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu and SP Railways Rahul Dev Singh, three special teamsOngole IRP, Nellore IRP and the Vijayawada RPF Crime Branchcoordinated the investigation.

Heavy rain likely in A.P. for three days from Nov. 29 as cyclone Ditwah forms over Bay

Red alert issued for Nov. 30 for Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Y.S.R Kadapa, Annamayya, Tirupati and Chittoor districts as very heavy to scattered extremely heavy rainfall is likely in these places

Nellore TD Leader Stabbed to Death

Two attackers stabbed a 58-year-old leader; police launch hunt for killers

Fish Seed Drive To Aid 400 Nellore Families

Giridhar Reddy said fishery development activities had been stepped up after the coalition government took charge. While 8 lakh fish seedlings were released into Swarnala Cheruvu last year, plans have been made to release 13 lakh seedlings this year

Nellore With Coastal, Historic Assets Set To Become a Major Tourism Hub

Officials map new projects to improve beaches, temples and historic places

Lanka Dinakar tells officials to strengthen tourism ecosystem in Nellore with Central funds

No-confidence Motion Against Nellore Mayor Sravanthi

Nellore Municipal Corporation: TDP Corporators File No-confidence Motion Against Mayor Sravanthi

Nellore Introduces New Traffic Signals to Ease Congestion

MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy said the effectiveness of the new traffic signals depended on public cooperation and urged continuous monitoring through the command-control centre.

Perantallamma Temple Works With Rs 1.15-cr Begins

Nellore ministers launch renovation of 300-year-old temple

Adilakshmi Temple Works With Rs 6.5-Crore Launched at Penchalakona

Emphasising that significant funds were being channelled into temple development in Nellore, the minister said the government was committed to shaping a Spiritual Andhra Pradesh

Change of guard imminent as no-confidence move gathers pace in Nellore civic body

Minister P. Narayana and MLA Sridhar Reddy firm up plan to unseat Mayor Potluri Sravanthi; NDA bloc secures majority signatures and will submit its plea to the Collector on Monday

BirlaNu to invest 127 crore in fibre cement board plant project in Nellore

The greenfield project is likely to create 600 direct and indirect employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled talent in the region

Encroachments cleared from 29 parks in Nellore Rural Assembly constituency

Park sites spread over 18 acres secured with compound walls after MLA mobilises funds under the Chandranna Parkula Bata initiative.

Six Injured as Private Travels Bus Overturns in Nellore

Private Travels bus topples on highway near Pellakuru mandal; 21 passengers on board.