DRDL Director highlights importance of indigenous research
Signing an MoU with Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Ankitha Raju urges students and faculty to actively take up research activities, innovation and technology development to contribute towards national missions
CM Naidus investment summits are publicity stunts: YSRCP
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 12 (IANS) YSR Congress Party leader and former minister Gudivada Amarnath slammed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh for turning investment summits into taxpayer-funded publicity events, recycling massive investment figures without delivering actual investments or jobs. Addressing the media at the YSRCP Central Office here, Amarnath said Naidu had announced 23 lakh crore in investments and 40 lakh jobs during 201419, but barely 12% materialised. After announcing 12 lakh crore in MoUs at the November 2025 summit, the government is again projecting 12 lakh crore in investments and 20 lakh jobs at the current summit, he said. He challenged the government to release documentary evidence showing how many agreements signed in 2025 were grounded, how many companies commenced production and how many jobs were created. He demanded that company-wise employment details be displayed at every village and ward secretariat, questioning the coalitions unfulfilled promise of 20 lakh jobs in five years. Amarnath said the government was claiming credit for projects initiated and developed during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddys tenure, including Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta and Machilipatnam ports, Bhogapuram International Airport, ten fishing harbours and fish landing centres. He highlighted Jagans contribution to securing three industrial corridors and Andhra Pradeshs top rankings in Ease of Doing Business, contrasting this record with unemployment exceeding the national average. He further charged that over 3,000 acres of valuable Visakhapatnam land, worth 25,00030,000 crore, had been handed over to obscure real estate companies at just 99 paise, without generating investment or employment. Amarnath condemned the governments extravagant spending on publicity, event management and social-media influencers, even during natural disasters, and demanded transparency over investment commitments, land allocations and actual job creation. Meanwhile, YSRCP leaders Devinen Avinash, Malladi Vishnu and Dodda Anji Reddy lodged a complaint with Vijayawada Cyber Crime Police, submitting evidence of derogatory and abusive remarks made against women and YS Jagan Mohan Reddys family during a Jana Sena-linked X Space discussion. They demanded immediate action against those responsible. YSRCP NTR District President Devineni Avinash challenged Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh to confront YS Jagan politically instead of targeting his family. Questioning their claims about womens safety, he demanded action against party workers abusing women online. Former MLA Malladi Vishnu said the complaint contained account details, timestamps, phone numbers and evidence identifying the participants. He demanded police action within 24 hours, warning of a statewide protest programme otherwise. He recalled YS Jagans directive against discussing political opponents personal lives and criticised the government for failing to protect women and students while targeting opposition social media posts.
Hyderabad: Released on bail, Hyderabad resident Sayeeda Begum, arrested for allegedly heading a terror modules womens wing, said she plans to start a business to support her family. Begum was among the 12 accused in the Vijayawada terror-links case and was charged with leading Khawateen, the womens wing of Al Malik Islamic Youth, an outfit 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 .
VMC Prepares For Mayor, 86 Corporators Swearing-In On Nov. 23
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is making arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected mayor and 86 corporators on November 23.
Navi Mumbai tops Super Swachh League in cleanliness awards 2025
Navi Mumbai leads the Super Swachh League, ahead of Surat and Vijayawada. IndoreDepalpur finishes second in the separate mentormentee category.
In her memoir, the senior Congress leader recalls political context during Presidential elections in 1969, involving Telugu politician Neelam Sajeeva Reddy
Navi Mumbai has replaced Indore at the top of India's cleanliness rankings in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, followed by Surat and Vijayawada. Anand Mahindra congratulated the city and remembered architect Charles Correa, who helped plan it. Meanwhile, NDMC secured second place in its population category, crediting mechanised cleaning and scientific waste management.
ITC strengthens presence in copier paper category, launches Carte Lumina zx
Carte Lumina Copier is initially being launched in Hyderabad and Vijayawada
Navi Mumbai Emerges Cleanest City In India, Bringing Indore's Streak To An End
While Surat and Vijayawada secured the next two spots, Rewa emerged as the cleanest riverfront town, and Rudrapur topped the Himalayan city category.
NTR Health University scrutinises 1,622 applications for UG research programme
NTRUHS to earmark 10 to 25 grants from a pool of 200 Faculty Research Grants for PG students undertaking research projects independently of their mandatory dissertations
Swachh Survekshan: Guntur wins Super Swachh League award
Guntur finishes third among cities with a population of three lakh to 10 lakh under the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings
CM Naidu urges Singapore to focus on integrated model township in Andhra Pradesh
Naidu calls for a coordinated approach to implementing the projects identified in the MoU between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore
APSCHE launches digital portal for accessible, self-paced learning
Vidya Vahini aims to provide accessible, flexible and quality-assured online learning opportunities for students and the faculty across higher education institutions
Depression over Bay of Bengal likely by November 15: IMD
Traffic Police Remove Covers From 1,500 Autos In Vijayawada
The police instructed auto drivers not to install closed covers: Reports
AP Chambers, UNIDO Promote Solar Thermal Technology Among MSMEs
AP Chambers and UNIDO organised a workshop in Vijayawada to encourage MSMEs to adopt solar thermal technology and reduce energy costs.
Navi Mumbai emerges as cleanest city; Surat, Vijayawada runners-up in cleanliness survey
However, Indore, which had been ranked the cleanest city for the past eight years, does not figure among the toppers this year
Former MP V. Vijayasai Reddy Launches New Political Party in Andhra Pradesh
V. Vijayasai Reddy announces the launch of his new political party, the Parivartan Rajniti Party, in Vijayawada, focusing on leadership and public welfare. Former MP V. Vijayasai Reddy Launches New Political Party in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh to spend Rs.632 crore on restoration of 789 lift irrigation schemes
The restored schemes will provide irrigation to 7.49 lakh acres, officials tell Chief Minister Naidu
Over eight lakh glass bangles adorn Goddess Kanaka Durga for Gajula Alankaram in Vijayawada
The temple doubles the number of bangles used last year to decorate the deity and its premises
Vijayasai Reddy launches Parivartana Rajaneethi Party, vows to end two-family politics in Andhra
The former YSRCP leader says he will mentor young leaders as Bal Thackeray and Kanshi Ram did, and that his Parivartana Rajaneethi Party will contest all 175 Andhra Assembly seats
Ex-Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy launches party in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayasai Reddy announced the launch of his political party, Parivarthana Rajaneethi Party, in Vijayawada. The party aims to focus on leadership among youth and promote grassroots political transformation. Its slogan emphasizes responsibility among citizens to actively engage with political leaders. Reddy clarified his intentions, stating he does not wish to become chief minister, focusing instead on ending dynastic politics.
Cyclone-hit villages in Prakasam district remain without electricity
The villagers are going to the nearest urban centre to charge their mobile phones at a cost of 10 per charge and are facing difficulties in meeting their daily needs, including access to drinking water and arranging fuel for generators, sources say
APCRDA, IOCL sign MoU to develop green energy infrastructure in Amaravati
As part of the initiative, the two organisations will prepare an Integrated Energy Master Plan to assess Amaravati's present and future energy requirements and develop sustainable transport and mobility infrastructure
Grandmaster Lalit Babu meets Minister after twin European success
Private bus goes up in flames in Prakasam district
Guntur DRO calls for accuracy, coordination among officials during Census 2027 exercise
Addressing a training session, N.S.K. Khajavali stresses the need for officials to develop a thorough understanding of the census process and to effectively implement the procedures learned during field-level training
Guntur DRO calls for accuracy, coordination among officials during Census 2027 exercise
Addressing a training session, N.S.K. Khajavali stresses the need for officials to develop a thorough understanding of the census process and to effectively implement the procedures learned during field-level training
Private bus gutted in fire after rear tyre bursts in Andhra
Chundi: A private AC bus travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada was gutted in a fire following a rear tyre burst here in Prakasam district during the wee hours of Tuesday, November 10, and all of its 35 occupants escaped unhurt, said a police official. The bus, registered in Chittoor, caught fire after one of its 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 .
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.
Kadapa-Vijayawada Bus Gutted In Fire, All Passengers Safe
Alert driver immediately evacuated all the passengers from the bus, averting a major tragedy. Fortunately, all 33 passengers escaped unhurt.
Vijayawada student wins Best Mechanical Engineering Student 2026 award
Alliance committed to Vijayawadas development, says MP
Nellore DLSA Secretaryurges public to utilise free government legalaid services
Addressing a legal awareness seminar, Y.J. Padmashree says the government is mandated to provide free legal aid to the public, particularly to those who are economically or socially disadvantaged, illiterate, or living with disabilities
NDA seals YSRCPs fate in rural local body polls by winning 499 ZPTC and 5,861 MPTC seats
State Election Commission set the stage for elections to Gram Panchayats in three phases i.e on November 26 and 29 and December 2, for which the Commission will issue notifications on November 13, 16 and 19
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YSRCP suffers setback in Kadapa ZPTC polls
TDP wins 10 of 16 contested seats; YSRCP manages only two, both in Pulivendula constituency
NDA grabs 117 MPTC seats in Bapatla district, TDP wins 109
YSR Congress Party wins 19 MPTC seats; TDP emerges victorius in two ZPTC seats and is leading in four more
Case filed against 12 YSRCP activists for assaulting TDP polling agent
Nellore DLSA chief calls for mediation to speed up case resolutions
Both the Nellore and Kadapa District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) centres conduct awareness programmes ahead of National Legal Services Day which will be observed on November 9
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
Counting of votes in ZPTCs and MPTCs begins in Andhra Pradesh
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.
Students urged to explore opportunities beyond conventional career paths
Students must take ownership of their careers, identify their strengths, and continuously upgrade skills to succeed in an evolving professional landscape, say speakers at a career seminar organised by The Hindu FIC
Ongole boat capsize: two more bodies of T.N.fishermen wash ashore, toll rises to seven
Cyclones caused over 500 crore loss to A.P. Energy Department, says Minister
Over 7,500 power poles damaged by Cyclone Murasu; restoration targeted by Saturday evening, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar
Counting of votes at 365 centres on November 7 for ZPTC, MPTC elections in A.P.
About 11,000 counting supervisors and 28,692 assistants/staff to participate; process to begin with the counting of postal ballots; nearly 20,000 police personnel deployed as part of three-layer security
Damaged Pedamadduru Road Disrupts Vijayawada-Old Amaravati Traffic
Cyclone Murasu damaged the main road near Pedamadduru, disrupting bus services between Vijayawada and Old Amaravati and inconveniencing commuters.
SCoR officials conduct digital life certificate camp in Vijayawada
Young dancers enthrall audience at Kaladarshini cultural festival in Vijayawada
MPTC/ZPTC elections: clashes erupt between YSRCP, TDPactivists in Kadapa
Guntur records 63% voter turnout by afternoon in ZPTC, MPTC polls
Voters exercise their franchise at 724 polling stations in Guntur district; 576 polling booths set up in Palnadu district
Andhra local body polls: Clashes erupt between YSRCP, TDPgroups in Kadapa
Both groups of people attacked each other in Yerripalli, R. Thummalapalli and Parnapalli villagesin Pulivendla
11 rescued after boat capsizes in Telangana's flooded Bethupalli lake
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 5 (IANS) All 11 people, including personnel from the Telangana State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Fire Services Department and a local resident, who went missing after their boats capsized in the turbulent floodwaters of Bethupalli Lake in Telangana's Khammam district, were rescued by Thursday morning, officials said. The rescue operation was jointly conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Fire Services Department, following an extensive search for those swept away by the strong current in the overflowing water body. According to officials, some of the missing personnel had managed to remain together at a particular location after the incident and had also established telephone contact with the authorities. Following the communication, rescue teams intensified their efforts to trace their exact location and bring them to safety. The incident took place at Bethupalli tank, which had been overflowing following heavy rainfall in the district. Officials said that five fishermen had ventured into the tank on Wednesday afternoon to lay fishing nets, despite water flowing over the tank's surplus weir. However, a sudden rise in the water level left the fishermen stranded in the middle of the tank, and the strong flow of water made it difficult for them to return to the shore. Realising the danger, they contacted members of the local fishermen's cooperative society, who were present on the tank bund, and sought immediate assistance. In an attempt to rescue the stranded fishermen, one person subsequently entered the water using a makeshift raft. Meanwhile, two other fishermen who had arrived at the location from another area also got caught in the strong currents. As a result, a total of eight people became stranded in the floodwaters of the tank. After receiving information about the incident, a rescue team from the Fire Services Department rushed to the spot with a boat and managed to safely bring three people out of the water. However, the remaining five fishermen continued to remain stranded in the middle of the tank, prompting authorities to launch another rescue operation. Subsequently, a team comprising 10 personnel and a local resident set out to rescue the five fishermen who were still trapped in the water body. The rescue team included six police personnel belonging to the Kothagudem battalion and four members of the Fire Services Department. The team began its operation at around 7.30 p.m., using two boats to reach the stranded fishermen and bring them back safely. However, the rescue mission took a dangerous turn when both boats capsized due to the powerful current of the overflowing water. All 11 occupants of the boats, including the 10 personnel and the local resident, were swept away by the strong current, triggering an extensive search and rescue operation by the authorities. Meanwhile, the five fishermen who had initially become stranded in the tank managed to reach a mound of earth situated in the middle of the water body. An NDRF team dispatched from Vijayawada subsequently reached the stranded fishermen at around 10.30 p.m. After locating them in the middle of the water body, the rescue personnel successfully brought all five fishermen to safety at approximately 11.20 p.m. Meanwhile, a joint search operation involving the NDRF and Fire Services teams continued to trace the 11 people who had been swept away after the boats capsized. All of them, including the SDRF personnel, Fire Services staff and the local resident, were eventually rescued by Thursday morning, officials confirmed.
NDA Wins 140 Of 162 Wards In Vijayawada, Guntur Civic Polls
The alliance also won 140 of the 162 wards in the two municipal corporations. The tally comprised 102 wards for the TD, 32 for Jana Sena and six for the BJP.
New Mayor Pledges Inclusive Development Of Vijayawada
Mayor Vangaveeti Radhakrishna promises to prioritise civic infrastructure, sanitation, drinking water and public grievances.
CM Naidu Asks Alliance leaders To Win All ZPTC, MPTC Seats
The Chief Minister attributed the loss of some seats to coordination gaps at the local level: ReportsVIJAYAWADA
TDP sweeps four Municipal Corporations in A.P. local polls
Ruling party emerges victorious in Tirupati, Kadapa, Nellore and Ongole; YSRCP, which swept across wards in 2021 Municipal polls in Kadapa and Nellore, won just one ward in each corporation
Altigreen Enters Electric Two-Wheeler Market With MINSARA Launch
JAKSON Group company expands beyond electric cargo three-wheelers; bookings open in Bengaluru, Vijayawada and Noida
Vijayawada civic poll result: Jana Senas Vangaveeti Radhakrishna elected Mayor
Jana Senas Vangaveeti Radhakrishna is elected Mayor by a margin of 1,30,912 votes
TD-Led NDA Leads in AP Urban Local Body Polls
Jana Sena candidates listed were Vangaveeti Radhakrishna in Vijayawada and Reddy Appala Naidu in Eluru
Local body polls in Andhra: TDP breachesYSRCPs fortress of Pulivendula after four decades
TDPs Geetha Kumariwins Pulivendula municipal chairperson seat by defeating YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Redddys aunt Prameelamma with a majority of 13,875 votes
Rain Delays Vote Counting In Six ULBs, Vijayawada And Guntur
The state election commission permitted delayed start of counting in six ULBs - to begin at 11.30am instead of the scheduled 8am.
Cyclone Murasu brings 100 mm rain to Vijayawada; roads inundated
City receives continuous rain after a prolonged dry spell; red alert remains in force until November 4 morning, schools and colleges to remain closed
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu makes landfall near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada: Cyclone Murasu over the West Central Bay of Bengal crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur, close to Ongole, early this morning with wind speed of 100-110 kilometres per hour, gusting to 120 kilometres per hour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said it lay centered over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It []
Andhra Pradesh weather November 3 updates: Cyclone Murasu crossed the coast near Ongole early Tuesday, bringing winds of up to 120 kmph. Heavy rain caused waterlogging in Vijayawada, while red, orange and yellow alerts cover several cities. Check the latest rainfall warnings and weather conditions for Amaravati, Kakinada, Nellore, Ongole and other areas.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting begins at 8 am
The political battle for control of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) enters its decisive phase on November 3 as the counting of votes for the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body Elections 2026 gets underway. Following...
NTR District Collector Lakshmi Sha has urged residents to stay indoors due to heavy rainfall forecasts. Shops and shopping complexes have been advised to close as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. Waterlogging has already disrupted movement on several major roads in Vijayawada. The India Meteorological Department predicts gale winds and flooding in low-lying areas could occur. Precautionary measures, including shifting families to relief camps, are being implemented as conditions worsen.
Cyclone Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole early on November 3, bringing winds of up to 120 kmph. Follow live updates on the storm's landfall, latest weather conditions, rainfall in Vijayawada and rescue and relief preparations in Andhra Pradesh.
Heavy Rains Lash Vijayawada as Cyclone Murasu Makes Landfall
The weather department estimated gale winds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, along and off the coast during landfall. Similar wind speeds are likely to prevail until morning.
Cyclone Murasu causes heavy rain and waterlogging in Vijayawada
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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.
VMC Commissioner calls for smooth, transparent vote counting for ULB elections
Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel
Compound wall of Government Polytechnic College for Women in Nellore collapses
Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Flight Services At Four AP Airports
Adverse weather leads to flight cancellations at Bhogapuram, Vijayawada, Rajamahendravaram and Tirupati airports, affecting services to major cities.
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: 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
Leaders campaign for parishad polls amid heavy rain in Nellore
Jack and Jill School students excel in Vigilance Awareness Week competitions
Cyclone Murasu: schools, colleges in Bapatla district to remain closed on November 3
Naidu directs officials to effectively tackle Cyclone Murasu
Chairing a review meet, the Chief Minister instructs district collectors to stay alert to meet any contingency, keeping in view the likelihood of heavy rains and gales; says impact of the cyclone on the Andhra Pradesh coast is likely to be relatively limited
Cyclone Murasu: Over 20 Flights Cancelled in Tamil Nadu
Over 20 flights were cancelled across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on Monday as severe cyclonic storm Murasu intensified over the Bay of Bengal, forcing local administrations to launch large-scale evacuation drives and declare holidays for educational institutions. At least 11 flights were grounded at Chennai Airport, while 10 were cancelled at Vijayawada International [] The post Cyclone Murasu: Over 20 Flights Cancelled in Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Cyclone Murasu: Seven fishermen caught in rough seas rescued in Nellore
Their boat drifted towards Patakadapalem after its engine failed in rough seas
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.
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
Cyclone Murasu: Chennai, Vijayawada flights hit; Andhra on alert ahead of landfall
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and will impact Chennai soon. It is projected to make landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast around midnight or early Tuesday morning. Wind speeds are expected to reach 100-110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph during the storm. Heavy rain has already started in Chennai and surrounding districts, leading to significant rainfall amounts.
Cyclone Murasu: 12 flight services cancelled at Vijayawada; Visakhapatnam flights hit
The severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to cross the south Andhra coast near Ongole tonight
2 Air India Express Flights Cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu
The two flights include IX 2413/2414 VizagVijayawada-Vizag and IX 2405/2406 HyderabadVijayawadaHyderabad
Dark Clouds Cover Vijayawada as Cyclone Murasu Approaches
The district administrated advised the people to take necessary precautionary measures in the wake of cyclone impact
