Chhattisgarh Dy. CM for Ahilyabai Holkar tricentenary fete at Rajahmundry
Theatre inspections reveal alarming violations across Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: In Kakinada district, shockingly, one theatre failed to meet 12 mandatory norms, while two other theatres failed to meet 11 and 10 norms respectively. RDO S Malli Babu, who led inspections at 11 theatres including those in Pithapuram, Samalkot, and Kakinada Urban, reported serious violations including expired fire extinguishers, lack of fire safety, missing exit signage, and unsanitary conditions. In one theatre, food quality failed to meet FSSAI standards, with cooking oil being reused repeatedly without replacement. Another was found selling tea at Rs 110, coffee at Rs 120, and Coke (650 ml) at Rs 210, without FSSAI certification and no provision of drinking water. Building plans were unavailable in several cases, and automatic fire suppression systems were missing. As part of a statewide drive ordered by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, revenue and police officials have launched extensive inspections of cinema theatres across the state, focusing on safety, hygiene, pricing, and compliance with government norms. In Vijayawada, officials inspected 36 theatres, including prominent multiplexes like PVP, Trendset, INOX, and Lila. Of these, 28 were operational, 22 in urban areas and six in Ibrahimpatnam and Mylavaram. Speaking to TNIE, RDO Kavuri Chaitanya said inspections focused on fire safety, disaster preparedness, parking, and maintenance. Reports will be submitted to district collectors shortly. In East Godavari, Joint Collector S Chinna Ramudu led a multi-departmental team to inspect Geetha, Apsara, Shyamala, and Swamy theatres in Rajahmundry. Checks included fire safety certification, electrical wiring, ticketing, hygiene, and water availability. Officials verify fire safety and food pricing In Vizianagaram, Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan, along with RDO Savaramma conducted surprise checks at Leela Mahal and other theatres. They reviewed seating, lighting, sanitation, parking and canteen conditions. Fire safety and food pricing were verified by interacting with the audience. We acted on the directions of higher officials, and will soon file a report, said Madhavan. In Tanuku, Municipal Commissioner T Ram Kumar and Tahsildar DVS Ashok Varma instructed theatre managements to ensure cleanliness and transparency in pricing. In response to theatre bandh threat, concerns were raised over parking, snacks prices, and quality standards. Pawan Kalyan ordered inspections to ensure theatres follow norms. With over 1,300 theatres in the state, the government is tightening oversight to uphold safety and service standards for cinema-goers.
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.
Four killed, one critically injured in head-on collision in Andhra Pradesh
KONTHAMURU: Four people were killed and one seriously injured in a head-on collision between a car and a truck near Rajanagaram in East Godavari district on Monday morning, said an official. Preliminary investigation revealed that five people were travelling from Diwan Cheruvu area in Rajahmundry to Kovvuru at around 9:45 am when a truck coming in the opposite direction hit their car. Three died on the spot and another succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to hospital, and the remaining passenger is in critical condition, the official told PTI. The truck driver was absconding and the police was searching for him, said the official. The Police are in the process of registering a case.
Govt. issues G.O.s relocating BRAOU, Telugu varsity headquarters to Eluru, Rajahmundry
Visakhapatnam Central Jail faces severe overcrowding amid surge in ganja smuggling cases
VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam Central Jail has the largest number of overcrowded prisoners in Andhra Pradesh and is facing overcrowding challenges. A large number of blocks in the prison have been occupied by smugglers who were caught while trying to transport ganja from various parts of North AP. Speaking to TNIE, Superintendent of Visakhapatnam Central Prison (SCP) M Mahesh Babu emphasised that the Visakhapatnam Central Jail facility was designed to accommodate 900 inmates, including 80 female prisoners. The jail has around 1,830 prisoners, far exceeding its capacity. Among the inmates, 1,548 are on remand, and the number of female prisoners has slightly increased to 82. At present, there are 185 male lifers and no female lifers in the jail. Around 1,000 prisoners have been booked under the NDPS Act, specifically for ganja-related cases, Mahesh Babu added. He stated that over the past few months, as many as 200 first-time offenders have been in the jail, highlighting an increase in crime reporting and legal actions. As a temporary relief measure, 175 prisoners have been transferred to Rajahmundry Central Prison, he added. He said, Around 60% of prisoners are below the age of 32, raising concerns about the growing involvement of young individuals in criminal activities. He mentioned that around 300 prisoners from other states were also present, in the past few years, bail for ganja-related cases was typically granted after one month, but currently, with the full implementation of the relevant Acts, the process now takes between one to six months, depending on the severity of the crime. Strict measures have been enforced to minimize the illegal transportation of ganja. Mahesh emphasised that strict security measures and thorough checks have been implemented within the jail premises, with regular inspections being conducted to ensure safety. He said, Out of 30 acres, till now we have dug around 5 acres in the jail premises, where we found some mobile phones recently. We will dig the total 30 acres. Despite the challenges, efforts are being made to rehabilitate prisoners through skill development programmes. He highlighted that the prison administration is organising skill development sessions aimed at helping inmates develop useful skills that may assist them in reintegrating into society after their release.
Zero waste should be our goal: CM Chandrababu Naidu
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised the need for transforming Andhra Pradeshs villages into clean and sustainable hubs through effective waste management. Zero waste should be our goal. Every panchayat should implement an action plan to achieve it, he said. During a review meeting with officials at the State Secretariat on Thursday, he directed them to intensify efforts to ensure daily collection of waste from households, convert wet waste into compost, and hand over dry waste to agencies for processing. Naidu instructed the officials to invite tenders next month to engage agencies for dry waste collection, and to entrust DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) groups with managing wet waste, converting it into compost locally. He proposed the establishment of 52 waste management clusters across the State, with two per district, to grade and sell waste to agencies or transport it for further processing. No panchayat should dump waste on the roadside, he asserted. The Chief Minister advocated for a Circular Economy Policy to streamline waste management, suggesting a study of Rajasthans model, and the use of electric vehicles for waste collection. He directed the Panchayat Raj Department to coordinate with the Swachh Andhra Pradesh initiative, and the Pollution Control Board in this regard. Naidu also emphasised the need for studying agricultural and allied sector waste to support the circular economy. To incentivise progress, he announced awards for panchayats and individuals excelling in waste management, to be presented on October 2, 2025, with a goal to fully streamline the system by October 2, 2026. The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of Waste-to-Energy plants being set up in Nellore, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Kurnool, directing the officials to ensure timely completion.
Security Beefed Up At Andhra Pradesh Airports
The Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kurnool, Kadapa and Puttaparthi airports are operating domestic flights.
Permanent solution for stagnant water in Rajahmundry area
The legislator laid a foundation stone for construction of the pump house and pipeline in the area on Thursday
AP: Pastor found dead under suspicious circumstances in Godavari
Amaravati: A pastor was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Andhra Pradeshs East Godavari district on Tuesday. The body of Praveen Pagadala was found next to his motorbike by the roadside at Kondamuru near Rajahmundry. His death sparked tension near the Government Hospital in Rajahmundry, where his relatives and Christian groups staged a protest, demanding 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 .
Rajahmundry Government Arts College student secures IASc Summer Research Internship
Under the mentorship of Ashima Bhattacharjee of Amity University, Kolkata, Ms. Shreeya will do her internship for two months
Special Buses to Bhadrachalam From Vizag
The buses will depart from Visakhapatnam's Dwaraka Bus Station Complex at 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, traveling via Rajahmundry to accommodate pilgrims requests.
Mr. Anil Kumar did not surrender before the prison authorities on March 11 as directed by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh; The Prison Superintendent writes to the court for further action for failing to adhere to the latters order.
Two drown in Godavari river in Rajahmundry as heavy winds sweep boat
Rajahmundry: Two persons were drowned in the Godavari river here in East Godavari district when the boat they were travelling in was swept aside due to heavy winds, said a police official on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 7:30 pm on Monday and the bodies of the deceased persons were recovered around 1 am on 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 .
Rajahmundry gets 327-crore fly-over project
Rajahmundry ESI hospital superintendent, four doctors suspended for forging attendance
Irregularity came to light during surprise inspection by Labour Minister on February 17
5 Rajahmundry ESI Hospital Doctors Among 9 Suspended
The suspension came following a surprise inspection of the hospital by labour minister Vasamsetti Subash on Monday.
DLSA secretary offers legal aid for inmates of Rajahmundry Central Prison
New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle
NEW DELHI: Under pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meeting at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush. Vaishnaw also met and briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. Railways announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede at the New Delhi Railway station. Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Northern Railway, and Pankaj Gangwar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Northern Railway, are the members of the committee, the railways said. Railways directed all zones to remain on maximum alert, ensuring the safety of passengers during seasons of heavy footfall, especially in stations dealing with high numbers of passengers traveling to the Maha Kumbh. Sources said nearly 60%-70% of those attending the Kumbh are taking trains. The railway stations across Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert following massive convergence of devotees reaching Prayagraj for holy dip at Sangam. Prayagraj and its neighbouring districts, including Ayodhya, Gonda, Varanasi, Fatehpur, Gorakhpur and Lucknow experienced huge crowd on railway stations. ADG, Railways, Prakash D has issued directives to the authorities concerned to ensure deployment of GRP personnel on all stations across the state. Heightened alert has been sounded on railway stations across Madhya Pradesh, with security being beefed, particularly at the Katni and Satna stations of the West Central Railway (WCR). There is a huge rush of devotees bound to Maha Kumbh. The rush is at its peak in Katni and Satna, the two stations on the route of long-distance trains coming from central, western and southern India to Prayagraj, police said. In Satna, in-charge IG of Rewa Saket Pandey along with administrative, health and railway officials, held a meeting on Sunday afternoon and decided to raise the number of GRP and RPF jawans up to four times at key stations. All trains towards Prayagraj from Jharkhand are overcrowded, with even people with valid reservation tickets finding it hard to board trains. According to a passenger from Hazaribagh, Premchand Prasad, who boarded the train from Koderma, trains are running without ticket collectors and RPF jawans as even they are not able to board the trains. The East Central Railway has bolstered safety measures as most passengers from Bihar are bound for Prayagraj. 'Confusing announcements triggered stampede': Delhi police say after initial probe Major stampedes across country Jan 29, 2025: 30 killed and 60 injured at Maha Kumbh July 2, 2024: 121, most of whom women, lost during a satsang by godman Bhole Baba in Hathras, UP March 31, 2023: 36 died when a well collapsed during Ram Navami at Indore temple January 1, 2022: 12 died and over a dozen injured at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K due to heavy rush of devotees September 29, 2017: 23 dead and 36 injured in a stampede on a bridge connecting Elphinstone Road station with Parel station of Central Railway in Mumbai July 14, 2015: 27 pilgrims died and 20 injured at a bathing spot along Godavari where devotees gathered for festival in Rajahmundry, AP October 3, 2014: 32 killed and 26 injured at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after Dussehra celebrations ended October 13, 2013: 115 killed and over 100 injured during Navratri near Ratangarh temple in MPs Datia January 25, 2005: Over 340 devotees trampled to death and hundreds injured during a pilgrimage at Satara temple August 3, 2008: 162 dead, 47 hurt at Naina Devi temple in Himachals Bilaspur September 30, 2008: 250 devotees killed and 60 hurt in a stampede following rumours of a bomb at Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur March 4, 2010: 63 killed at Ram Janki Temple in UPs Pratapgarh where people gathered to collect clothes and food from a godman January 14, 2011: 104 Sabarimala devotees killed and over 40 injured when a jeep crashed into homebound pilgrims in Keralas Idukki November 8, 2011: 20 killed in Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri ghat along the Ganga November 19, 2012: 20 killed and several injured as a makeshift bridge caved in, triggering a stampede during Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat in Patna
Five-day workshop on applications of radioisotopes begins at Rajahmundry Government College
BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as Developed India Budget
AP BJP president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a people-centric budget that will drive economic growth and benefit all sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, women, and youth.
APTDC offering Kumbh Mela bus services for pilgrims
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is offering special Maha Kumbh Mela bus services for pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to various locations across Uttar Pradesh. According to an APTDC press release on Thursday, the corporation will run two special bus services, departing from Tirupati and Nellore on February 11 and February 12, respectively. For reservations, individuals can contact www.aptdc.in or visit tourism.ap.gov.in . APTDC officials said the first special service will depart from Tirupati at 6 a.m. on February 11. The service will stop at various locations, including Ontimitta, Kadapa Bypass, Orvakallu, Kurnool Bypass, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Chitrakut, Prayagraj, Kashi and Nagpur before returning. The tour will conclude in Telangana on February 17 and in Andhra Pradesh on February 18. The package cost of the tour will be between 20,000 and 22,000 for adults and between 17,200 and 19,000 for children, depending on the pickup point. However, pilgrims will need to pay their darshan, meals and refreshment charges. For additional information, pilgrims can contact APTDC officials at Tirupati, Kadapa, Kurnool and Hyderabad. The second special service will start from Nellore at 6 a.m. on February 12, travelling via Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Annavaram, Visakhapatnam, Puri, Konark, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Chandipur, Gaya, Bodh Gaya and Kashi before reaching Prayagraj. On the return journey, the service will return to Vijayawada via Sri Kurmam and Arasavalli. The tour will conclude in Andhra Pradesh on February 18 and February 19.
Kirtilals retail Showrooms presence in Coimbatore | Chennai | Madurai |Tiruppur| Salem | Kochi | Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Rajahmundry | Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam and Sales desk at New Jersey USA
