CII Partnership Summit: CM Naidu seeks WIPOs support to boost innovation ecosystem in A.P.
Naidu proposes WIPOAndhra Pradesh Academy to conduct joint training programmes on patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and technology protection tailored for students, researchers, startup founders, and MSMEs
CII Partnership Summit: Andhra CM Naidu makes investment pitch before UAE, Japanese delegations
Naidu invites UAE to invest in food, maritime and aerospace sectors and discusses skill development, critical minerals, steel industry and green energy with Japanese Ambassador
Want to make Vizag AI data centre hub, says Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu targets a $2.07 trillion state economy by 2047, with plans to position Visakhapatnam as an AI data centre hub and Tirupati as a global design capital.
India Navy to conduct pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil-26
Tirupati Super Swachh Leaguer For Fourth Consecutive Year
Kuppam-Tirupati partnership ranks third in Swachh Shehar Jodi: Reports
NDA's MPTC Lead Fails To Translate Into ZPTC Win In Tirupati Rural
YSRC candidate Chevireddy Harshit Reddy wins the ZPTC seat by 563 votes despite the NDA securing a 3,027-vote lead in MPTC polls.
Union Minister opens Promenade at Vizag port; lays foundation stone for 560 cr. projects
Summit beautification works should be permanent, says GVMC Commissioner
ASR Collector presents districts development roadmap to JICA Team
Man arrested for peddling ganja in Tirupati district
Japan keen to establish second industrial cluster in Andhra Pradesh
Envoy Keiichi Ono discusses investment opportunities with Naidu ahead of CII summit; talks cover infrastructure, skill development and green energy
Tirupati trekking group replaces firecrackers with sky lanterns to celebrate Deepavali
Tirupati Adventure Addicts lit a bunch of sky lanterns and released them into the sky, presenting a mesmerising view from the top of the nearest cliff as well as from the city downhill
Spicy food, speedy approvals: Lokesh welcomes CII summit delegates to Vizag
Andhra Pradesh is set to sign 141 MoUs worth 12.14 lakh crore and issue 30 Government Orders at the November 1213 summit, with investments projected to generate 2.46 lakh jobs
Modi, Shah expected as Tirupati gets ready for DGP-IGP conference from December 4
Police officers attending the three-day conference will do yoga for 45 minutes each day
Over 3,800 delegates from 59 countries are expected at the two-day summit, with more than 160 MoUs lined up
Vizag CII Summit 2026: six regional conferences secure 86,522 crore investment
CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam aims to top 2025 editions 13.35 lakh crore investment pledges
Tirupati Gears Up For DGP-IGP Conference, Modi To Attend
Tirupati district administration steps up preparations for the national conference of DGPs and IGPs scheduled for the first week of December, with PM Narendra Modi expected to attend.
Fear, stigma, financial concerns keep cancer patients from seeking timely care, says expert
Traffic curbs, diversions announced for CII Summit in Visakhapatnam
Police have allocated 12 dedicated parking lots totaling a capacity of 1,775 four-wheelers across AU campus grounds.
Govardhan puja, Gau puja celebrated at Hare Krishna Vaikuntham
Visakhapatnam gets a facelift ahead of CII summit
ASR district gears up for three-phase Gram Panchayat elections
TDP-led NDA dominates Tirupati district in ZPTC/MPTC elctions
Narrow escape for passengers as private bus catches fire in Andhra
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 10 (IANS) Passengers of a private travel bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire in Andhra Pradeshs Prakasam district in the early hours of Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred near Chandi in Valetivaripalem mandal around 1.30 a.m. The bus, which was heading to Vijayawada from Kadapa, caught fire after one of its front tyres came off. The alert driver immediately stopped the bus and alerted the passengers. There were 33 passengers aboard the bus, and all of them got off before the flames engulfed the vehicle. The bus was completely gutted in the fire. A fire engine rushed to the spot and doused the fire. Police have registered a case and taken up the investigation. Prakasam district had witnessed a similar accident in May this year. As many as 36 passengers of a private travel bus had a narrow escape when the vehicle caught fire at Bheemavaram Adda Road in Ulavapadu mandal. The bus was on its way to Tirupati from Hyderabad. The driver noticed smoke emanating from the engine. Showing presence of mind, he immediately stopped the bus and alerted passengers. All the passengers managed to get down from the bus before the fire engulfed the vehicle. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief as all passengers deboarded. Meanwhile, two police personnel were injured when a police vehicle overturned at Pargi in Vikarabad district of Telangana. The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a road divider. The accident occurred when police personnel were returning to Hyderabad from Kodangal, where they were part of the security arrangements made for Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Chief Ministers three-day visit to his Assembly constituency, Vikarabad, concluded on Monday. Meanwhile, three people were injured in another road accident at Nacharam near Hyderabad on Tuesday. The accident occurred when a speeding car rammed into an auto-rickshaw. Police shifted the injured to a hospital.
Optional Travel Insurance Scheme urged for railway staff
Legal awareness rally held to mark National Legal Services Day
Palnadu district tops healthcare services ranking in Andhra Pradesh
Polavaram ranked second with 81.5%, followed by Nellore 80.7%, Tirupati 78.3%, and Krishna 77.5%; Kurnool ranked among the lowest with 69.5%
Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal to attend CII Partnership Summit inauguration on November 12, says official
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to grace valedictory session; Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to reach Visakhapatnam on November 11
Visakhapatnam gears up for 31st CII Partnership Summit
Over 1,250 delegates from 59 countries, 15 foreign ministers and global business leaders expected at the November 12-13 event, which aims to attract investments and generate jobs in North Coastal Andhra
NDA Leads Parishad Polls In Tirupati, Chittoor And Annamayya Districts
The ruling alliance has now won a majority of MPTC seats and is leading in several ZPTC constituencies.
Former Zilla Parishad Chairperson loses Munchingiputtu ZPTC seat to CPI(M)
YSRCP leads in five ZPTC segments of Pedabayalu, Paderu, Ananthagiri, Chintapalli and Dumbriguda, while TDP is ahead in Koyyuru and Araku Valley
One drowned, another missing at Visakhapatnams RK Beach
Visakhapatnam Collector directs officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for CII Summit
Tirupati Markets Bustle With Diwali Shoppers
Gandhi Road, TK Street and Bazaar Street saw large crowds throughout the day, with the rush peaking in the evening.
A.P.-SECM launches State-level Short Video Contest on energy conservation for students
Competition is open for students from Classes 7 to 10 in all government, aided and private schools; videos (in Telugu, English, or Hindi) have to be of 30 seconds to 2 minutes duration
Police officers swift action saves journalists life in Anakapalli during ZPTC elections counting
Hospital sources confirmed that the journalist received prompt medical attention and is currently undergoing treatment.
Busoverturns asdriver falls asleep, seveninjuredin Tirupati
The driver has reportedly dozed off and applied sudden brake while the bus slipped towards an adjacent canal, which was not clear due to stagnant rainwater on the road
A pall of gloom descended on her panchayat as the death left her supporters in shock.
Isolated rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till November 12
Officials told to make fool proof arrangements for CII Partnership Summit
CII Partnership Summit will be held on November 12 and 13 at the Andhra University Engineering College grounds in Visakhapatnam
GVMC gives permission to set up over 300 firecracker stalls in Visakhapatnam for Deepavali
The stalls have been granted permission after scrutinising the applications, verifying the details, and ensuring that the prescribed requirements were met, says GVMC Regional Fire Officer
IIT Tirupati Junior Library Executive Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) has released the notification for 4 Junior Library Executive posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at iittp.ac.in till 25 November 2026.
Indian chess grandmaster and reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju visited the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh on Friday to offer prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy ahead of his upcoming title defence at the FIDE World Chess Championship 2026. The 20-year-old grandmaster sought the blessings of the deity at the revered shrine atop the Tirumala hills in Tirupati district as he prepares for a challenging contest against Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov. Gukesh is scheduled to defend his world championship crown in a 14-game classical chess match against Sindarov from November 24 to December 12, 2026. The contest will take place at the Fondation Martin Bodmer in Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland. The Indian prodigy will look to retain the title he won in December 2024 after defeating China's Ding Liren in Singapore. At 18 years, six months and 24 days, Gukesh became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in history. His title triumph marked a significant milestone in Indian chess,...
APPCB steps up State-wide measures to curb air, noise pollution
MP urges corporators to prioritise public service
SCoR GM inspects railway infrastructure, safety in VisakhapatnamKantakapalli section
Visakhapatnam to host India-Sri Lanka ODI on December 13
CII Summit: GVMC chief reviews venue preparations
SCoR administration, union discuss staff issues post- bifurcation
75% voter turnout in Anakapalli district
Incidents Mar ZPTC, MPTC Polling In Chittoor, Tirupati
Tension was evident at Saptagiri Nagar polling station in Chandragiri when YSRC leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy entered the booth and Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani too arrived there.
Bonded-labour survivor votes for first time in Tirupati
3-km doli march by tiny hamlet voters to demand road connectivity
Eighteen youngsters newly enrolled voters from Jeelugulova participate in a novel protest; carry an elderly man to polling booth
SC rejects plea to move Tirupati laddu case out of Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, November 5, refused to entertain a plea for transferring the trial in the Tirupati laddus ghee adulteration case out of Andhra Pradesh. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the petition filed by accused Machindra Shantaram Lanke, a Maharashtra-based dairy industry businessman and 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 .
SC refuses to transfer trial in Tirupati laddus ghee adulteration case out of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea for transferring the Tirupati ghee adulteration trial from Andhra Pradesh. Accused Machindra Shantaram Lanke argued that political statements created a hostile trial environment. He claimed that most accused were from North India, complicating language issues. The court established an independent SIT to investigate allegations of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.
Tirupati Laddu Case: SC Declines To Transfer Trial Out Of AP
Supreme Court refuses to transfer the Tirupati laddu adulteration probe outside Andhra Pradesh, saying no case for transfer is made out at this stage.
Supreme Court refuses to transfer Tirupathi ghee adulteration case out of Andhra Pradesh
CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations into the case had revealed a 250 crore scam involving the supply of 68 lakh kg of fake and synthetic ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) between 2019 and 2024
SC declines to shift Tirupati laddu adulteration trial outside Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to transfer the trial in the alleged Tirupati laddu adulteration case outside Andhra Pradesh, holding that no case was made out for shifting the proceedings to another state at this stage. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing a criminal transfer petition filed by Machindra Shantaram Lanke and M/s Malganga Milk and Agro Products, seeking transfer of the trial from Andhra Pradesh. Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate Siddharth Dave submitted that political statements were continuously being made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan, raising concerns over the fairness of the prosecution. Prosecution has to be fair, Dave submitted, urging the top court to shift the trial to a neighbouring state where the matter would not carry the same emotive significance. Responding to the submissions, the CJI Kant-led Bench observed that the Supreme Court had already silenced them all with our order, adding that the petitioners could approach the apex court again if any such issue arose. It accordingly declined to grant the relief, holding that no case had been made out for shifting the trial outside Andhra Pradesh. The development comes amid the politically charged controversy surrounding allegations of adulteration of ghee used in the preparation of laddus offered as 'prasadam' at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati. The controversy had erupted in September 2024 after Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the preparation of the temple's laddus during the previous YSRCP government. On September 30, 2024, the Supreme Court had admonished Chandrababu Naidu for making public statements on the alleged adulteration while an investigation was underway, observing that we expect the Gods to be kept away from politics. The apex court had subsequently, on October 4, 2024, entrusted the investigation to an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI-led SIT filed its final charge sheet before an Anti-Corruption Bureau court in Nellore on January 23, 2026, after completing the investigation. The charge sheet referred to findings of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, which analysed four sealed ghee samples drawn by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) from tankers supplied in July 2024. The laboratory report found no presence of lard or animal fat in the samples. However, investigators concluded that the ghee had been adulterated with a mixture of vegetable oils and laboratory esters allegedly designed to mimic the chemical parameters of dairy products. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to investigate alleged financial irregularities linked to the case. In March 2026, Naidu reportedly reiterated his allegations against the previous government, accusing it of attempting to tarnish the reputation of the temple and spreading false propaganda over the CBI-led SIT report.
Polling underway for MPTC, ZPTC elections in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 5 (IANS) Polling was underway for MPTC and ZPTC elections across Andhra Pradesh on Thursday amid tight security. Polling began at 7 a.m. at 31,460 polling centres for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). Voters were seen lined up at polling centres since morning to cast their votes. About 2.61 crore voters are eligible to participate in the polling process, which will continue till 5 a.m., the State Election Commission (SEC) officials said. Polling is being held for 582 ZPTC and 7,767 MPTC seats. Out of the 663 ZPTCs, polling notification was issued for 659 ZPTCs. Similarly, the notification was issued for 9,829 MPTCs out of 9,858 ZPTCs in the state. Elections to 77 ZPTCs and 2,051 MPTC seats have been unanimous. A total of 21,012 candidates are in the fray for these polls. According to the SEC, 2,169 candidates are contesting ZPTC seats while 18,843 are in fray for MPTC polls. The SEC has deployed 2,01,116 polling officers and other staff for conducting the polling process. In view of heavy rain, the SEC has postponed polling in five mandals in Eluru and East Godavari districts. Polling has also been postponed at two polling centres in another mandal. Polling in these mandals will be held on Friday. In view of the incidents of violence reported during the nomination process for urban local bodies and MPTC and ZPTC polls, and also during the polling for urban local bodies, the SEC has made elaborate arrangements for peaceful, free and fair polls. Additional forces have been deployed in Palnadu, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa and Tirupati districts. The SEC identified 8,904 polling stations as sensitive and 7,160 centres as hyper sensitive. CCTV cameras have been deployed at 16,084 polling centres. The SEC has made arrangements for webcasting at 6,000 centres, while videography has been arranged at 6,507 centres. Repoll, if any, will be conducted on November 6, while counting of votes will be taken up on November 7. The polling was originally scheduled on November 4. However, the SEC rescheduled the polling in view of the postponement of urban local body elections from October 28 to November 1, following the Supreme Court order. The TDP-led ruling coalition, the NDA, is confident of winning the majority of seats. TDP and its allies, Jana Sena and BJP, have already made a clean sweep in municipal elections, winning 95 out of 100 urban local bodies for which elections were held on November 1.
What NDAs clean sweep in local body polls means for Andhra Pradesh politics
NDAs thumping success in the local body elections is on the expected line, say political analysts, adding that though results show no hint of anti-incumbency, the alliance partners need to focus on ironing out the rifts
Andhra Pradesh: 12.54 Lakh Voters To Vote In Parishad Elections In Tirupati District
The district administration has set up 1,505 polling stations, with webcasting at every location to monitor the polling process: Reports
Andhra Pradesh cautions youth against lucrative job offers in Russian army
In an alert, the government advises job-seekers to verify visa details, job contracts, and legitimacy of the recruitment agencies through official channels, and report any suspicious offers to the police or relevant authorities
Mukka Sravani set to become new Mayor of Vizag; YSRCP begins internal post-mortem
TDP candidate wins Tirupati Mayoral seat
Manne Srinivasa Prasadwins the Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) Mayor seatwith a majority of 61,582 votes over YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate Y. Vasudeva
TDP wins Mayor posts in Tirupati, Kadapa and Nellore by big margins
In Kadapa, where the YSRCP won the Mayors post in 2014 and 2021, the TDP takes 61 of the 66 wards
TDP-led NDA sweeps municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 3 (IANS) The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh has made a clean sweep of municipal elections, capturing power in almost all Urban Local Bodies. The results and counting trends on Tuesday night show that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its allies, the Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have bagged the posts of mayors in seven municipal corporations. The mayoral candidates of NDA partners were leading in five corporations. The opposition YSR Congress Party was leading in one corporation. TDP and its allies also bagged the posts of chairpersons of 73 municipalities and nagar panchayats and were ahead in eight places. YSRCP won the post of chairperson in a municipality, while others were elected in two places. YSRCP candidates were leading in two municipalities. The coalition had also bagged the majority of the posts of corporators and councillors. The counting of votes polled on Sunday in 92 urban local bodies (ULBs) began at 138 counting centres at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Polling was held on Sunday in 13 municipal corporations and 79 of the 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats. According to the State Election Commission, 62.16 per cent polling was recorded. Out of 96,89,061 voters, 60,22,411 cast their votes. Mukka Sravani of TDP has been elected Mayor of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, the biggest municipal corporation in the state. M. Srinivas Prasad of TDP has been elected mayor of Tirupati Municipal Corporation. K. Lakshmi Aparna, also of TDP, has been elected mayor of Guntur. TDPs K. Hemalatha emerged victorious in the election for mayor in Chittoor Municipal Corporation. Sheikh Abdullah Abida of TDP was declared elected as mayor of Machilipatnam. TDP candidate Vijaya Pratyusha has been elected mayor of Kurnool. Jana Sena candidate Reddy Appalanaidu has been elected mayor of Eluru Municipal Corporation in West Godavari district. 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. As part of the seat-sharing agreement among NDA partners, TDP contested for the mayor posts in 10 Municipal Corporations, leaving two for JSP and one for BJP. Out of 70 posts of chairpersons for which polling was held, TDP fielded 49 candidates, JSP 17 and BJP four. Reacting to the results of municipal elections, TDP Working President Nara Lokesh said that the verdict is a mandate to serve, not to celebrate. We accept it with humility as the people's blessing for the good governance of the last two and a half years. Congratulations to all the victorious TDP, Jana Sena and BJP candidates, and thank you to our three parties' leaders and workers for their collective effort. Now that the municipal elections are over, our only focus is service, for every citizen, beyond party lines. There is no room for arrogance. Keeping the trust people have placed in us is our real responsibility, and we will work harder than ever to deliver on their aspirations, he posted on X. YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the coalition of resorting to rigging at every stage of the municipal polls. He also accused the police and the State Election Commission of complicity with the coalition.
AU campus comes alive as GVMC results emerge
NDA dominates GVMC polls, wins majority wards
Tirupati Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting to begin at 8 am
The counting of votes for the Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections in Andhra Pradesh will begin at 8 am on Tuesday (November 3). The results will determine the composition of the 69-ward civic body. The...
Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district
A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts
Fire breaks out at HPCL Visakh Refinery; no casualties reported
YSRCP questions sudden increase in GVMC polling percentage, threatens legal battle
HPCL Visakh Refinery supports Educational initiative on Indias Freedom movement
Andhra releases Rs 37 crore for rescue, relief as Cyclone 'Murasu' closes in
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) With severe cyclonic storm Murasu approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, with wind speeds of 100110 km per hour, the state government on Monday released Rs 37 crore for rescue and relief operations. The Revenue (Disaster Management) Department has issued orders, allocating funds to 17 districts to meet immediate expenditure towards rescue and relief operations. The government has sanctioned Rs.3 crore each for six districts, Rs.2 crore each for eight districts, and Rs 1 crore each for three districts. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) had proposed to the government to accord permission to the Collectors and District Magistrates to utilise funds under Rule TR27 to meet emergent relief requirements such as evacuation, provision of food and temporary shelters, medicines, fuel, transportation, and restoration of essential services. The Revenue Department accepted the proposal and issued orders. Meanwhile, the APSDMA stated on Monday night that the cyclone is currently centred 80 km from Nellore, 80 km from Kavali, 110 km from Ongole and 170 km from Machilipatnam. It is expected to make landfall near Ongole between tonight (midnight) and the early hours of Tuesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places across the districts of West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated areas within the Prakasam, Markapuram, and Nellore districts. ASDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has advised people to stay safely indoors. People have been urged to maintain a high state of alert and remain cautious of power lines that may have snapped due to the strong winds. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. According to the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, a storm surge of about 1.5-2 metres above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have issued danger signals to ports along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Great Danger 10 (GD-10) has been issued to Nizampatnam Port and Vadarevu Harbour. Danger signal 9 has been hoisted at Machilipatnam, while danger signal 8 has been issued for Krishnapatnam Port. Meanwhile, at least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports on Monday, while several trains were also cancelled. Vijayawada Airport has cancelled 12 flights while Visakhapatnam Airport (Bhogapuram) has cancelled four flights. Tirupati Airport has also cancelled three flights. This is the second cyclone in the Bay of Bengal to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast in a week. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur in the early hours of October 28, with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. It claimed seven lives and caused widespread damage to crops, roads, electricity and telecom infrastructure in the coastal districts. Crops over thousands of acres were damaged in the cyclone while hundreds of electricity poles and trees were uprooted. As per preliminary estimates, the cyclone caused losses of Rs 4,600 crore.
Anticipation builds ahead of GVMC vote count
Anticipation builds ahead of GVMC vote count
GVMC polls record 56.32% turnout; urban voters stay away
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Man dies after car plunges into a pond at Sheela Nagar
Man dies after car plunges into a pond at Sheela Nagar
Cyclone Murasu: 19 flights cancelled at three Andhra airports
The flight cancellations affected Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam airports as the cyclone approached the Andhra Pradesh coast, officials said on Monday
CPI(M) seeks action against Pendurthi MLA over alleged irregular voting in GVMC polls
Six fishermen safe as fishing boat runs aground at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam
Repoll held in Tirupati, Chimakurthy after alleged booth capturing
Ongole recorded 71.27% turnout in Sundays municipal polls, says Prakasam Collector
SEC has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu, alleges Jagan
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday accused the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) of acting in favour of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and failing to ensure free and fair municipal elections. In a social media post, he said the SEC, which is meant to protect democracy, has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu. The shocking incidents during yesterdays municipal polling across the state, including in Pulivendula, show how the SEC is enabling election irregularities, he said. Yesterday in Pulivendula, YSRCP agents were kept out of 70 of the 80 polling booths. TDP goons brought in from other areas went on a rampage with the support of election officials and the police. They attacked our party agents to stop them from entering polling booths. In some places, they dragged our agents out of the polling stations. These incidents took place with the police's support. Voter slips were snatched from people, polling booths were captured, and votes were rigged and cast repeatedly. The video evidence of these incidents is clear. Agents from all 70 booths came to me personally, showed their agent forms to the officials, lodged complaints and protested, he said. Stating that the entire state witnessed what happened, Jagan said the SECs response was shocking. Irregularities took place in 70 of the 80 booths, and our agents were attacked and forced out. In these circumstances, how was it fair for the SEC to order repolling in only four booths and then wash its hands of the matter? asked the former Chief Minister. The SECs decision to order repolling in only four booths in Pulivendula, despite irregularities in many more, was an eyewash meant to mislead the public. Can these elections be called free and fair? If the Election Commission, which is responsible for protecting democracy, turns a blind eye to the ruling partys wrongdoing, how can peoples right to vote be protected? How can the public retain faith in the electoral system? YS Jagan said. He alleged that these incidents were not limited to Pulivendula. Election irregularities took place across the state, including in the municipal corporations of Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Similar incidents occurred in several municipalities, including Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Chimakurthy, Giddalur, Emmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Dhone, Naidupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur and Parvathipuram. We will fight these election irregularities in court to protect democracy. We will place every piece of evidence before the courts. Justice may take time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, he added.
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Rain begins in north Andhra ahead of Cyclone Murasu; red-alert districts still dry
Kakinada (Rural) mandal records 51.75 mm by noon; the storm is likely to cross the coast near Ongole tonight
