NHAI seeks cooperation for widening of Annavaram-Rajahmundry NH-16 to six-lanes
Rajahmundry Central Prison wins bronze for hygiene at national prison meet
The ACB court in Vijayawada grants him a brief reprieve to enable him to cast his vote in the Vice-Presidential election to be held on September 9, and he will have to surrender before the jail Superintendent before 5 p.m. on September 11
AprilJuly 2025 air travel up 4 per cent, South leads with over 10 per cent growth
NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic during the four-month period from April to July 2025 recorded a 4 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). International traffic grew by 6.6 per cent, while domestic traffic rose by 3.4 per cent. The Southern Region is driving the overall growth, registering a robust increase of over 10 per cent, the data indicated. The air traffic report released by AAI stated that the AprilJuly period of 2025 saw 13.72 crore passengers, compared to 13.2 crore in the same period last year. Airports in the Southern Region alone recorded a total of 4.62 crore passengers, up from 4.2 crore last year, reflecting a 10.2 per cent growth. A total of 2,62,68,697 Indians flew internationally during the four months, compared to 2,48,30,147 in the same period last year. Domestically, there were 11,08,21,774 passengers compared to 10,71,76,202 in the corresponding months of the previous year. Here are the airports in the South that recorded significant growth in passenger traffic during AprilJuly 2025 compared to AprilJuly 2024, Shivamogga 52,272 passengers (89.3% increase), Tiruchirapalli 2,90,775 (55% increase),Kozhikode 2,76,137 (15.8%), Tirupati 4,25,629 (52.1%), Hyderabad 87,28,640 (15.9%), Kannur 1,62,786 (34.1%), Madurai 4,17,325 (12.5%), Cuddapah 22,837 (52.8%), Hubballi 1,19,756 (22%), Rajahmundry 11,95,532 (36.3%), Tuticorin 1,04,010 (23.5%) and Kurnool 7,374 (35.7%) Only southern region records domestic growth in July Statistics released for July 2025 alone reveal a 1 per cent dip in total passenger traffic compared to the same month last year, primarily due to a slump in domestic travel. Interestingly, the Southern Region was the only region to record growth in the domestic market in July. While the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Northeastern regions showed negative growth, Southern airports collectively recorded 80 lakh passengers in July 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, reflecting a 2.8 per cent increase.
Ex-minister Perni Meets YSRC MP Mithun Reddy In Rajahmundry Central Jail
Nani said that the arrest would not dispirit Mithun Reddy. He will show his true political strength to the TD government once he is out of the prison, Perni said and warned that the YSRC would revolt against the high-handedness of the TD government
Rail users seek more trains from Visakhapatnam to various destinations at ZRUCC meeting
They also press for reduction in parking fees at Duvvada railway station, introduction of local trains, and shuttle services connecting Srikakulam to Rajahmundry, and Kakinada via Visakhapatnam
Andhra CM inaugurates Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs (RTIHs) at Amaravati and five more centres in the state. The CM was accompanied by Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran and other officials. CM Naidu inaugurated the RTIH zonal centres of Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Anantapur and Tirupati virtually from the 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 .
CM Presents I-Day Awards to 25 Cops
The Presidents Police Medals for Distinguished Service were conferred on Mahesh Chandra Ladda, additional DGP; M Ravi Prakash, IGP; and DD Gangaraju, DSP, SPF, Rajahmundry.
Rajahmundry Degree Collegeforms Climate Action group with 100 students
Rajahmundry Central Prison staff raise funds for colleague battling cancer
Jail Officials Refuse MPs Sister Permission To Tie Rakhi
Rajahmundry Central Jail officials did not allow Shakthi Reddy, sister of YSRC MP Midhun Reddy, to tie rakhi to the latter at the Jail on Saturday on the occasion of Rakhi Pournami.
Chiranjeevi Says Fans Are His Protective Shield
He also recounted an emotional moment involving a woman from Rajahmundry who publicly defended him after a politician made disparaging remarks.
44,646 smart meters installed in Rajahmundry circle, says APEPDCL SE
Minor Boy Flies Drone Over Rajahmundry Central Prison
Investigations revealed that the drone had been flown by a minor boy, who is studying in Class X, and lives near the prison.
MA&UD approves 11 projects to enhance urban liveability
Approved projects include development of waste to energy facility in Kurnool, Kadapa, Nellore and Kakinada-Rajahmundry, construction of a modern bus stand in Chittoor, monetisation of land at Rushikonda and ropeway to Kailasagiri
3 interstate ganja transporters held in Hyderabad, ganja worth Rs 3.9 L seized
Hyderabad: Three interstate ganja transporters were arrested by the Task Force sleuths, South-East Zone, working in coordination with Bandlaguda Police. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Shameerulla Baig, 35, Bodugu Rajesh, 26, and Sonkavalli Naresh, 29. All three accused hail from Rajahmundry, East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. Based on credible information, police were able 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 .
Bhumana Faults SP for Suspension of MLAs Gunman
Former TTD chief alleges political pressure behind the suspension of constable for assisting Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy during his visit to Central Prison to meet MP Mithun Reddy in Rajahmundry
International air travel sees 5 per cent surge in May 2025; Domestic traffic also grow
NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic in the country continues its growth trajectory month-on-month, with a 3 per cent increase in overall passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. Data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) reveals a higher demand for international travel, with a 5% increase recorded during the same period. The Air Traffic Report for May, made public by AAI, reveals that 6.76 million passengers flew abroad compared to 6.44 million last year. They form part of the 35.38 million who travelled in May 2025, compared to 34.34 million in May 2024. Air Traffic Movements (flight arrivals and departures) recorded a 5.9 per cent increase, with 2.78 crore movements in May this year compared to 2.63 crore in May last year. A total of 67,62,343 people opted to fly abroad in May 2025, versus 64,41,392 during the same month last year. Relatively smaller airports, compared to the top five, are showing a significant surge in demand for international travel. Goa recorded a nearly 300 per cent surge in international flyers, with 26,211 passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. In terms of percentage, Pune followed with a high growth of 85 per cent (34,388 flyers) during the same period. Coimbatore Airport, with 28,809 flyers, registered a 48.4 per cent increase in patronage over the previous year. Mangaluru and Surat saw a 35.1 per cent increase, with 62,159 and 18,790 flyers respectively in May this year. Similarly, Kannur Airport, with 1,00,993 international flyers, and Nagpur, with 10,471 flyers, each recorded a 20.7 per cent increase over their previous figures. The boom in international travel from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) continued, with 6,05,742 flyers in May this year, up by a significant 25 per cent over the same month last year. In comparison, other major airports like Mumbai (13,42,584 flyers) and Delhi (17,04,549 flyers) recorded single-digit growths of 2.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively, over their May 2024 figures. Hyderabad recorded a healthy 11.2 per cent increase with 4,52,243 flyers. Domestic front data On the domestic front as well, relatively smaller airports showed strong growth in May 2025 over May 2024. Jharsuguda recorded 40,808 flyers (a 92.2% increase), Jabalpur 46,924 flyers (90.3%), Gorakhpur 1,00,404 flyers (87.5%), Shivamogga 14,104 flyers (80.6%), Agra 22,521 flyers (77.2%), Kanpur 35,720 flyers (58%), Tirupati 1,06,200 flyers (a 53.7% increase), Rajahmundry 54,963 flyers (50.5%), Tiruchirappalli 74,343 flyers (46.5%), Kannur 46,923 flyers (49.6%), Patna 4,07,993 flyers (34.6%), and Bhuj 18,861 flyers (30.8%).
Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, former Home Minister T. Vanita and former MP M. Bharat interacted with P.V. Midhun Reddy during mulaqat in Rajahmundry Central Prison
YSRC Leader Peddireddy Rented A Villa in Rajahmundry
Reportedly, Mithun Reddy has asked for home meals three times a day, clean water, a special room with western commode, TV, newspapers, one assistant. Mithun reddy has been named A4 in the AP Liquor scam
5 Drains A Permanent Solution For Rajahmundrys Inundation
The historical city of Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district has been frequently facing inundation whenever it rains heavily.
Rajahmundry Roads Need Immediate Widening To meet future Needs
Strengthening of road infrastructure in and around Rajamahendravaram is all the more imperative because the Godavari Pushkaralu are scheduled in 2027: Reports
Five Municipal Corporations in A.P. win Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025
The civic bodies in Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati grab the award in population category, while Vizag and Rajahmundry win in ministerial category
Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the corresponding period last year, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Srinagar and Amritsar airports, which were closed for some weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year, have reported a steep decline on the patronage front. AAI data reveals that 71.14 million passengers travelled during April-May of 2025 as compared to 66.73 million in the period in 2024. International traffic soared by 8.8% in the period compared with 13.4 million travellers compared to 12.31 million earlier. Domestic traffic has recorded a 6.1% growth with 57.74 million against the previous 66.73 million. A total of 5.54 crore Air Traffic Movement Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have been recorded in April-May 2025, up by 6.5% over the same period last year, the data shows. The freight traffic too has boomed with an 8.1% increase in April and May of 2025 over the previous year by transporting 643.47 metric tonnes. Airports which have been severely impacted due to Indo-Pak tensions were on expected lines - Srinagar and Amritsar. Passenger traffic in Srinagar dipped by a whopping 67.1% in the two months. Srinagar International Airport had a patronage of just 1,61,214 flyers as compared to 4,89,561 earlier. The Sri Guru Ramdas Ji airport in Amritsar too followed suit with 1,56,288 passengers in the first two months of this fiscal as compared to 2,75,837 last year. The top three airports in passenger traffic in the country continue to be Delhi (93,89,191 flyers), Mumbai (65,68,271) and Bengaluru (64,43,050). The KIA airport in Bengaluru continues its non-stop growth trajectory by recording a 6.7% growth over its performance in April-May 2024. However, Delhi has dipped by 1.2% and Mumbai by 0.5% during the compared period. Airports which have done significantly well over their past performance in the two-month period compared in succeeding years are Bhubaneshwar (25.5% over previous period), Tirupati (49.2%), Varanasi (25.8%) Kannur (33.2%), Patna (32.1%), Agra (77.8) and Agati (42.5%), Durgapur (37%), Bhuj (48.6), Cudappah (58.8%), Dharbanga (52.2%), Dehradun (29.1%), Cooch Behar (38.4%), Dimapur (27.4%), Gorakhpur (995) and Hubballi (37.1%), Jabalpur (92.2%), Jaisalmer (86.4%), Kanpur (57%) and Kishangarh (38.9%), Rajahmundry (46.3%) Nanded (28.3%) Kurnool (34.3%) and Shivamogga (85.5%)
Andhra Pradesh Set To Become Logistics Hub With New Air Routes: Minister
The Minister said that compared to previous years, Andhra Pradesh has recorded around a 15 per cent increase in flight capacity this year, with additional services at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, and Kadapa airports.
Over 200 students of Rajahmundry Government Degree College excel in PG entrance exams
Andhra Govt To Ban Single-use Plastics In Four Cities From Oct. 2
Four key cities of Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Rajahmundry, along with 17 other municipal corporations, from October 2.
Encroachment Of Rajahmundry Footpaths To Impede Godavari Pushkaralu
A major concern ahead of the holy event is the available road space for pilgrims: Reports
Five from two families killed, two injured in road accidentin East Godavari
The incident occurred when a car, in whichthe seven persons were returning from Kakinada beach, hit a milk tank from behind on Kakinada-Rajahmundry ADB road.
Four Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Rajahmundry
According to local sources, the accident was triggered by the sudden burst of the lorrys tyre, which led to the fatal collision.
Govt. issues G.O.s relocating BRAOU, Telugu varsity headquarters to Eluru, Rajahmundry
