March target set for Rajahmundry Airport commissioning

The terminal-2 is being built with Rs.350 crore to accommodate 2,100 passengers during the peak hours.

New terminal at Rajahmundry airport to be inaugurated soon: Union Aviation Minister

The new terminal is being developed with modern facilities to provide greater comfort and convenience for passengers and officials are directed to expedite the works and complete them by March 31

New terminal at Rajahmundry airport to be inaugurated soon, Ram Mohan Naidu says

Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu announced that the new terminal at Rajahmundry Airport is nearing completion and will be inaugurated soon. Construction is progressing rapidly, with officials directed to expedite works by March 31. The modern terminal aims to enhance passenger comfort, boost tourism, and improve regional connectivity.

Tiger which terrorised Telangana villages for six days captured in Andhra

Amaravati: The elusive male tiger, who strayed into Telangana from neighbouring Maharashtras Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, terrorising villagers for a week, was successfully captured in Andhra Pradesh on Friday, February 6. The wild cat, moving through human habitations near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district for the last six days, was captured by the forest officials. Hyderabad 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 .

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu remanded to 14 days' judicial custody

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu was remanded to 14 days judicial custody in Guntur. He was arrested for alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. High drama unfolded at his residence following his arrest. Rambabu was shifted to Rajahmundry Central Jail. Police registered cases related to obstructing public servants and issuing threats. The YSRCP alleges political targeting.

Andhra man wins Rs 1.5 crore in just a few minutes of cockfight

A man from Rajahmundry reportedly won Rs 1.53 crore in a high-stakes cockfight during Sankranti in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh. This massive betting win, held despite a ban, surpassed last year's record and has become the biggest ever reported in the Telugu states. The bout, lasting only minutes, saw immense betting, with authorities now questioning the reported figures.

FLY 91 to operate flights to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry

It is as part of the airlines decision to enhance its capacity and frequencies across existing routes, says CEO Manoj Chacko

Air Pollution In Rajahmundry Higher Than In New Delhi

The collector has asked the AP Pollution Control Board engineers to find out why air pollution is so high in Rajamahendravaram.

Man Held For Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl

The accused was identified as Dara Vengala Rayudu, a native of Rajahmundry in East Godavari district

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh to students: Dont do anything you cant tell your mother

At a recent event in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh's IT Minister Nara Lokesh inspired students to reflect on their life choices, suggesting they consider whether they would feel proud sharing those decisions with their mothers.

Nara Lokesh inaugurates 6.3 crore academic buildings at Rajahmundry Arts College

Minister for Education and IT unveils the college logo, which was erected on the renovated entrance gate of the college; interacts with international students at the C.V.Raman International Studies and Research Centre on the campus

Rajahmundry airport conducts mock dry run of flight operations

Aviation growth story piggybacking on foreign travel: AAI report

NEW DELHI: The growing desire for international travel continues to fuel Indias aviation growth story. According to the latest data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the first half of the current financial year, foreign travel has surged by nearly 7% compared to the same period last year. The Air Traffic Report, made public on Wednesday, shows that 3.95 crore passengers travelled abroad from India between April and September 2025, up from 3.69 crore during the same period in 2024. Overall passenger traffic grew by 2.6%, with 20.21 crore people flying in the six-month period this year compared to 19.69 crore last year. Domestic air travel recorded a modest 1.6% increase, with 16.25 crore passengers this year versus 15.99 crore in the previous fiscal period. The total Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) arrivals plus departures rose by 2.8%, reaching 15.77 lakh in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to 15.35 lakh last year. Thanks to airlines regularly announcing new international routes, several relatively smaller airports such as Surat, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Jaipur, Varanasi, Mangaluru, Kannur, Bagdogra, Pune, Indore, and Udaipur have registered strong double-digit growth in international passenger traffic. Among them, Bagdogra and Coimbatore posted remarkable increases of 51% (13,492 flyers) and 50.5% (1,60,597 flyers), respectively, in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Among major airports, Bengaluru recorded an impressive 28.9% surge in international traffic, handling 34,58,308 passengers in the first half of the current financial year. Hyderabad showed substantial growth of 19%, while Mumbai registered a 5.6% increase. Delhi, however, saw a slight 0.5% decline. Domestic Travel Trends Sindhudurg Airport reported the highest growth in domestic passenger traffic, with an 84.1% increase and 21,936 flyers over the previous financial year. Other airports that recorded notable growth include Kishangarh (65.7%, 59,421 flyers), Darbhanga (64.3%, 3,86,174), Gorakhpur (57.5%, 5,62,596), Cuddapah (53.9%, 33,973), and Pithoragarh (56.5%, 8,215). Airports such as Tiruchirappalli (55.6%), Tirupati (42.9%), Jeypore (42.1%), Bilaspur (38.1%), Rajahmundry (33.7%), and Kurnool (22.9%) also posted impressive domestic growth figures. Among major airports, both Delhi and Mumbai reported negative growth in domestic travel. The closure of Terminal 2 at IGIA and changes in flight schedules significantly impacted Delhis numbers, which dropped by 5.8% to 2,64,91,445 passengers, compared to 2,81,07,645 last year. Mumbai saw a 0.8% dip, handling 1,91,02,987 passengers. Meanwhile, Hyderabad registered strong domestic growth of 11.3% with 1,26,64,800 flyers, while Chennai saw a 5.1% increase with 83,79,339 passengers.

RPF, GRP Crack Down on Ganja Smuggling Under Operation NARCOS

Joint enforcement teams conducted inspections at Samalkot, Bapatla, Rajahmundry, Gudur, and Ongole railway stations.

Rajahmundry, Kakinada Streets Pile Up With Diwali Rubbish

Over 20 tonnes of extra waste cleared; officials struggle to manage leftover crackers and plastics

Collector Orders Filling Up of Vacant Posts in Rajahmundry GGH

While reviewing the working of GGH at a meeting in the hospital on Thursday, senior officials informed her that a total of 484 posts have been sanctioned for the Rajahmundry hospital, of which 158 posts are lying vacant.