Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada
Hot axle detected in C4 coach after smoke was noticed at Vijayawada railway station; passengers shifted to an alternative train
Vijayawada: Durga Temple Hundial Collections Cross 2.08 Crore in Fortnight
The hundials yielded 203 grams of gold and 2.674 kg of silver during the 14-day period.
CPI(M) seeks railway underbridge at Vambay Colony in Vijayawada
Party alleges project has remained pending for nearly two decades; demands funds and immediate commencement of works
CPI(M) seeks railway underbridge at Vambay Colony in Vijayawada
Party alleges project has remained pending for nearly two decades; demands funds and immediate commencement of works
YSRCP accuses Andhra coalition govt of unleashing reign of terror
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of unleashing what it called a reign of terror to silence the voices questioning it. It alleged that the false cases filed against opposition leaders and cadre show how democracy is being undermined in the state. Speaking to the media at the YSRCP Central office here on Wednesday, Party Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy alleged that there is a jungle raj in the state, with TDP goons attacking unemployed youth and YSRCP leaders at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) office and the task force conducting raids and terrorising family members. It is appalling that old cases are reopened against MLC Thalasila Raghuram and Devineni Avinash, which shows the vindictive intent of the government, he said. All this is being done with the conspiracy to deny YSRCP leaders the opportunity to contest the ensuing local body elections, with rowdy sheets being opened at their whim, and unmindful of the fact that there are numerous cases against Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Education Minister Lokesh. All those involved in the vindictive politics of filing false cases against the Opposition will have to face the consequences in the coming days, he said. The remarks of Chandrababu Naidu at the Kuppam meeting, even before the friction began at the SAAP office, show the conspiracy angle to the orchestrated attack on YSRCP activists, unemployed youth, which includes differently-abled people. The state should focus on investigating the irregularities in the DSC and how the sports quota was manipulated instead of targeting the Opposition, he said, adding that as the coalition has no answer to the pointed questions raised, it is resorting to false cases and using police to silence the voice of dissent. YSRCP has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Lokesh and a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers. The Opposition party on September 21 organised a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada to press for its demands.
Scan, pay, collect: Kanaka Durga temple installs Andhra Pradeshs first laddu ATM
The pilot laddu ATM machine at the foot of Indrakeeladri takes UPI payments; the Endowments Commissioner warns devotees against fake puja tickets and touts ahead of Dasara
Stakeholders from eight districts will showcase local industrial potential; NTR Collector G. Lakshmisha urges entrepreneurs to use the regional summit to sign MoUs
Nellore teenager gets 10 years jail for rape of 98-year-old woman
Nine years after the offence, the Eighth Additional District and Sessions Court convicts Valluru Penchalayya and orders his two sentences to run concurrently
Technical Issue Delays Bengaluru-Vijayawada Flight, AP Minister On Board
The flight developed a technical issue after take-off, following which it returned to the Bengaluru airport.
Police identify 260 persons in alleged attack on PETs at SAAP office in Vijayawada
Ethanol company sues Andhra farmer over pollution claims, seeks 1 crore compensation
Sentini BioProducts Pvt. Ltd. has sued farmer M. Muralidhar Reddy of Gandepalli village, near Keesara in the NTR district, requesting that he be directed to issue a public apology and perpetual injunction restraining the farmer from making any misleading and malicious statements in the future
Third Railway Line Between Kazipet and Vijayawada Ready for Operations
Construction of the third line on the Kazipet-Mahabubabad section has been completed, allowing trial runs to be conducted on the additional track.
Four AP Cities Feature In Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026
Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Nellore and Vijayawada have featured among the worlds top 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026.
VMC Holds Public Toilet Awareness Programme For Students
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation conducted a sanitation awareness programme for school students under the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign.
Naidu virtually lays foundation stones for development projects worth 380 crore in Nellore district
Andhra Pradesh revives Nandi awards to honour film and TV talent
The Nandi Film Awards and National Film Awards will be presented at a ceremony proposed to be held either in Amaravati or Vijayawada, while the Nandi Television Awards will be held in Tirupati
Minister assures financial aid to drought-affected farmers through banks
Inaugurating modernised PDCCB headquarters in Ongole, K. Atchannaidu says government is gathering comprehensive reports regarding the situation in drought-affected areas from all districts
Vijayawada Draft Electoral Rolls Released For 86 Wards
VMC released draft photo electoral rolls for all 86 wards, urging residents to verify voter details ahead of the municipal elections.
Amaravati Regional Conference To Showcase Industrial Opportunities
Vijayawada will host the Amaravati Regional Conference on October 16, highlighting investment, MSMEs, local industries and industrial opportunities.
Nimmala Condemns YSRC Attack On Teachers In Vijayawada
Nimmala Ramanaidu criticised the alleged YSRC-linked attack on Vijayawada teachers, demanding action against those responsible.
CPI(M) protests milk price hike at Vijaya Dairy in Vijayawada
Student dies after drowning in Eluru canal; friend still missing
Woman falls into boiling sambar pot at Ganesh Chaturthi event in Vijayawada, dies | VIDEO
In a tragic incident, a 46-year-old woman died after accidentally falling into a large vessel filled with boiling sambar while preparing food for an Annadanam event during Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The tragic incident took place in the L Rao Nagar area under Vijayawada's One Town police station limits. The woman, identified as Sujatha, was helping organisers prepare food for the community meal on Sunday morning. According to police and local residents, she accidentally fell into the vessel while sambar was being carried during the preparations.
Six Cases Registered For Attack On Teachers At Vijayawada SAAP Office
The Vijayawada Police have registered six cases across the Suryaraopet, Machavaram, and Krishnalanka police stations.
Monkey kicks and kills elderly woman outside home in Karnataka; incident captured on CCTV
A 91-year-old woman tragically passed away in Karnataka following an attack by a monkey. In a separate incident, a woman in Vijayawada died after falling into boiling sambar during a Ganesh Chaturthi annadanam programme. Authorities are conducting thorough investigations to determine the circumstances leading to these unfortunate accidents.
Vijayawada Woman Dies After Falling Into Boiling Sambar
According to reports, Sujatha accidentally fell into the vessel of boiling sambar while trying to remove it from the flame. She suffered severe burn injuries to her face and other parts of her body.
Protest over DSC scam to continue in Andhra till Lokesh resigns, says Jagan
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 21 (IANS) YSR Congress Party chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Monday that his party would continue its protest across Andhra Pradesh till the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh and a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers. The former Chief Minister condemned the police highhandedness against YSRCP leaders and cadres staging a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) in Vijayawada. He alleged that TDP goons, disguised as teachers, attacked the protestors. Chandrababu Naidu Garu, why are you so afraid and agitated when we demand a CBI inquiry into the DSC scam? Can you and your son, Education Minister Nara Lokesh, simply certify your own recruitment process as transparent? What value does a self-issued certificate from those accused of committing the scam carry? Stop making empty claims. If you have the courage, agree to a CBI inquiry, the YSRCP president said in a post on X. The incidents in Vijayawada today show how far your government has fallen. Our party leaders, along with students and unemployed youth, attempted to conduct a peaceful rally demanding a CBI inquiry. But the police blocked them, subjected them to a lathi-charge and allowed your goons, disguised as teachers, to attack them, he said. YS Jagan asked if the Opposition does not even have the democratic right to hold a peaceful rally. Mr Chandrababu Naidu? You are resorting to such desperate measures because serious irregularities have occurred in the DSC recruitment and because you and your son are unable to answer the questions being raised. Whenever you are caught in a scam, creating diversions to escape accountability has become your standard practice. What are we demanding? We are seeking an impartial CBI investigation into irregularities in a recruitment process connected to the futures of lakhs of candidates. If you are so confident that nothing improper happened, why are you afraid of an investigation, particularly when so much evidence has emerged? the former Chief Minister asked. He stated that lakhs of young people study for years and spend substantial amounts of money preparing for teacher recruitment examinations. They must have confidence that their hard work and merit will receive justice through a fair government recruitment system. Because of the alleged irregularities committed under your government and Education Minister Lokesh, unemployed youth and job aspirants have lost that confidence. Can police barricades, lathi-charges, arrests and stage-managed counter-protests restore this lost trust? Only an impartial CBI investigation can restore public confidence in the recruitment process. You cannot hide a scam by using the police as a shield. You cannot suppress the Oppositions voice and conceal the facts. DSC candidates must receive justice, and government recruitment must be transparent. That is why we are fighting. Nara Lokesh must accept responsibility for the DSC irregularities and resign as Education Minister. The government must order a CBI inquiry. Until these demands are met, our voice will continue to resonate across the State, YS Jagan added.
DBRC held livelihood support programme for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
Cultural performances mark Mahakavi Gurajadas 164th birth anniversary in Vijayawada
Special Investigation Team Files Charges in Vijayawada Custodial Death Case
A special investigation team in Vijayawada has filed charges against police officers in a case of alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna. Special Investigation Team Files Charges in Vijayawada Custodial Death Case
YSRCP condemns attack on workers during Mega DSC protest in Vijayawada
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Tensions Rise in Vijayawada Over Teacher Recruitment Controversy
Tensions erupted in Vijayawada as YSR Congress protests against teacher recruitment irregularities clashed with newly appointed educators. Tensions Rise in Vijayawada Over Teacher Recruitment Controversy
YSRCP protest, teachers counter-protest at SAAP office spark tension
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 21 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party protest at the SAAP office here on Monday, demanding the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh over alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers, triggered tension as newly recruited teachers resorted to a counter-protest. The opposition party had called for a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) to highlight alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers under the sports quota and to demand Lokesh's resignation and a thorough CBI probe into Mega DSC. Teachers appointed under the sports quota also reached the SAAP office to counter what they called false propaganda against them and to submit a memorandum to the SAAP authorities. Both the groups raised slogans against each other and nearly came to blows. The area remained tense for nearly two hours. The teachers were inside the SAAP complex while YSRCP leaders staged a protest outside the gate. Police intervened to avert a clash by locking the gate. It detained several leaders and cadres of YSRCP. The opposition party alleged that workers of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), masquerading as teachers, attacked its cadres. Police erected barricades and prevented protesters from reaching the SAAP office, leading to tense scenes at Labbipet. Police resorted to a lathi-charge while dispersing YSRCP protesters, and several leaders and activists were detained, it said. YSRCP leaders said the protest was peaceful and questioned why the government was using police force instead of ordering an independent investigation into the recruitment process. Party PAC member and former Vinukonda MLA Bolla Brahmanaidu joined the protest and demanded a comprehensive CBI probe to establish the facts and ensure justice to deserving DSC candidates. The party said persons linked to the TDP entered the SAAP premises posing as teachers and attacked YSRCP activists and student-wing leaders with sticks, leaving several injured. YSRCP charged that police failed to prevent the clashes and instead used force against its workers. Police also stopped YSRCP leaders travelling to Vijayawada from different districts. Former minister Ambati Rambabu, Vanama Bala Vajrababu, Ambati Muralikrishna, Noori Fatima and others were intercepted near Kaza Toll Plaza and taken to Pedakakani Police Station. Jakkampudi Raja, Perni Krishna Murthy, Nagarjuna Yadav, and others were detained at Krishnalanka Police Station after participating in the DSC protest. YSRCP spokesperson Konda Rajiv said that instead of answering questions of aspirants, the coalition government misused police force to detain party leaders and cadres We would like to ask Chandrababu Naidu if Andhra Pradesh is under democratic rule or dictatorial Red Book rule. He alleged that the coalition government was following the agenda of evading evidence, intimidating dissenters and resorting to violence. Such repression cant bury the truth. We will intensify protest and fight hard in a better way until justice is delivered to each and every eligible and meritorious candidate and until and unless every culprit candidate is held accountable, he said.
YSRCP dharna meets PETs counter-dharna at SAAP office in Vijayawada over DSC sports quota jobs
Tension At Vijayawada SAAP Office As Mega DSC Teachers, YSRCP Leaders Protest
The situation escalated as the Mega DSC teachers and YSRC leaders raised slogans against each other at the venue.
Vijayawada: Naidu Directs Officials to Tackle El Nio Impact, Keep Food Prices in Check
He directed officials to keep the prices of rice, onions, palm oil and red gram under control.
Medical camp organised in Vijayawada
Ganesh Utsavam boosts livelihoods for thousands in Vijayawada
CPI(M) launches protest in Vijayawada, demands house sites for poor
Private bus rammed into canal in Vijayawada, passengers safe
All the passengers came out of the bus and escaped from the mishap, the locals said
SCoR, Vijayawada division, loads first rake of wood pulp to Maharashtra
Wood pulp is expected to generate around 1.5 lakh tonnes of additional loading, and estimated annual freight revenue is about 20 crore on the new commodity, the Railway officials said
SCoR, Vijayawada division, loads first rake of wood pulp to Maharashtra
Wood pulp is expected to generate around 1.5 lakh tonnes of additional loading, and estimated annual freight revenue is about 20 crore on the new commodity, the Railway officials said
Wood Pulp Moves From Road To Rail With First-Ever Loading At Kakinada
South Coast Railways Vijayawada Division recorded its first-ever wood pulp loading at Kakinada, shifting a commodity transported by road for over 15 years to rail.
Vijayawada: Polling Station Lists Published for MPTC, ZPTC Elections
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Saturday that the lists were finalized as per the schedule notified by the commission on September 9 for the second ordinary elections to MPTCs and ZPTCs.
Dismembered parts of a womans body found in canal on Vijayawada outskirts
Dismembered parts of a womans body found in canal on Vijayawada outskirts
NIA files charge sheet against nine accused in Vijayawada radicalisation case
NIA charges nine in Vijayawada online radicalisation case
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NIA Files Charges Against Nine in Online Radicalization Case in Vijayawada
The NIA has filed charges against nine individuals linked to ISIS for online radicalization efforts in Vijayawada. NIA Files Charges Against Nine in Online Radicalization Case in Vijayawada
NIA Chargesheet Names 9 ISIS Members, Supporters Over Online Radicalization
The case was registered on March 23, 2026, at Vijayawada II Town police station and was later taken over by the NIA. So far, 11 accused and a child in conflict with law have been apprehended in the case.
Vijayawada: AP to Link Sanjeevani Health Scheme with Yoga Programme
Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav said they were formulating guidelines to help people practise yoga, dhyanam and pranaayam to lead a healthy lifestyle.
NIA Charge Sheets 9 Persons in Online Radicalisation Case in Vijayawada
So far, 11 accused persons and a child in conflict with law have been arrested in the case.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to give every approved project a six-month timeline and ensure that work commenced within the stipulated period.
NIA files chargesheets against nine accused in online radicalisation case
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against nine accused before the Special NIA Court, Vijayawada, in an online radicalisation case. The chargesheet has been filed against Mohammad Rehmatullah Shariff, Mohammed Danish, Mirza Sohail Baig, Lucky Ahmad, Jishan Abdul Majid, Mir Ashif Ali, Abdul Salaam, Sharuk Khan and Shaikh Faiz ur Rehman, all alleged members and supporters of the terrorist organisation ISIS. They have been charged under sections 61(2) read with 3(5) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and sections 13(1), 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA said in a statement issued on Friday. The case was initially registered on March 23, 2026, at Vijayawada II Town Police Station, NTR Commissionerate, Vijayawada, under sections 113(3), 152, 196(1)(a) and 196(2) read with section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, section 66F of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and sections 13, 18, 18A, 18B, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. So far, 11 accused persons and a child in conflict with the law have been arrested in the case. Investigation has established that the accused persons, who are members and supporters of the proscribed terrorist organisation ISIS, entered into a larger conspiracy to support the activities of ISIS, primarily through social media platforms like Instagram, with the intention of establishing a caliphate in India through violent Jihad, thereby disrupting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, the Central agency said. It has been established that the accused persons motivated and radicalised gullible youth to join violent terrorist activities, and also planned and prepared for making explosives and undertaking weapon training. In pursuance of the conspiracy, the accused persons also developed and tested a secure communication application for secretly communicating among themselves as part of their preparation for the violent terrorist activities, it said. Further investigation in the case against the remaining accused persons and other suspects is in progress, the NIA statement added.
Vijayawada: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to Attend First Mission Karmayogi Workshop
The workshop will bring together senior officials and heads and faculty of training institutes from seven states and Puducherry.
Womens Andhra Premier League will give female cricketers a platform, says Rayapati Sailaja
About 100 women riders take part in a Bikes and Bats ride in Vijayawada to build awareness of the league, which will have four teams
Jana Sena and TDP leaders light lamps in Vijayawada to mark Modis 25 years in public service
Minister Nadendla Manohar joins the Ashirwad ka diya programme at Auto Nagar and conveys birthday greetings to the Prime Minister
Andhra Pradesh Congress partys Political Affairs Committee to meet in Vijayawada on September 19
About 25 senior leaders, among them former Union Ministers and CWC members, are expected at Andhra Ratna Bhavan; a preparatory meeting reviewed the partys readiness for the Vijayawada Corporation elections
CBC To Hold 1st Regional Workshop In Vijayawada On Sept 29
The workshop will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh.
The 456 HB Colony house plots and three Auto Nagar parcels go under the hammer on RailTels platform on October 12 and 16; EMD is 2 lakh a plot
25 years on, Konaseema Railway Line project yet to get on track
The ambitious 57-km KotipalliNarsapur railway linewhich includes three bridges across the mighty Godavari Riverstill hangs fire 25 years after its foundation stone was laid. Locals rue successive governments silence on bringing a train to Konaseema, with many blaming lack of political will among the elected representatives from the Godavari region, despite severe losses to trade, commerce, tourism, and connectivity. T. Appala Naidu explores the reasons behind the projects delay.
Ongole Municipal Corporation eyes World Record with mega waste segregation drive on September 19
NLMC Investor Meets announced for RINL land e-auction in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Vijayawada
The National Land Monetization Corporation is organising investor meets across Andhra Pradesh. These meetings will inform participants about the upcoming e-auction of RINL land parcels. The auction will offer 459 plots owned by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Prospective investors can learn about the land portfolio and bidding requirements. The e-auction process is scheduled to take place in October.
Vijayawada temple offers silk robes to Kanipakam temple for Brahmotsavams
Vijayawada temple offers silk robes to Kanipakam temple for Brahmotsavams
Tenant farmer, daughter dead at Gandrai village in NTR district; son, 10, critical
P. Srinivas is suspected to have taken his life after harming his two children at Gandrai village; the Chillakallu police are investigating
Vijayawada: AP to Introduce New Fire Safety Norms Based on Fire Load
The state fire services authorities are in the process of formulating the new norms so that establishments will comply with the norms.
Ganesh immersion points witness heavy rush on third day in Vijayawada
Hostels Face Notices, Fine for Civic Violations in Vijayawada
VMC inspects hostels in Vijayawada, finds sanitation lapses and unlicensed operations, issues notices and fines for civic violations.
Vijayawada: PPA CEO Sanjeev Vohra Calls for Expediting Polavaram Works
The officials stressed the need to identify potential bottlenecks in advance and address them promptly to maintain the pace of construction.
Lokesh inaugurates two government schools renovated under P4 model in Nellore
RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding; inaugurating the schools, the Education Minister interacts with the students and inquires about the quality of the midday meal
Vijayawada: 26 Mobile Forensic Vehicles Launched to Strengthen Crime-Scene Investigation
The newly launched 26 district MFVs will provide district-level forensic support in offences punishable with seven years or more.
YSRCP protests against house arrest of youth leaders ahead of Lokeshs Nellore visit
Police released them only after Lokesh had moved past Nellore town; it is deplorable that student activists were not even allowed to meet with the Minister to submit a representation, says YSRCP Nellore district president
Centre allocates five lakh houses to Andhra and Telangana under PMAY-G, says Pemmasani
Andhra Pradesh gets 2.25 lakh more houses and Telangana 1.21 lakh; only 23% of the 2019-24 allocation to AP has been completed, the Minister says
Relaxation for non-uniform posts runs till September 30, 2027; a separate order extends the two-year concession for uniformed services by a year
Vijayawada's Toffee Ganesha At Ranigari Thota Is Delighting Devotees
This unique Ganesha idol has been crafted entirely out of toffees, jelly candies, chocolates, and colourful lollipops costing Rs 1.5 lakh.
Lokesh inaugurates two P4-renovated government schools in Nellore
RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding
Vijayawada: Amaravati JAC Member and Farmer Leader Dhanekula Rama Rao Dies
Rama Rao also played a key role in the legal battle for Amaravati, including challenging the three-capital proposal in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
VMC makes special arrangements for Ganesh idol immersions in Vijayawada
Additional sanitation staff deployed at immersion points; 15,000 kg of puja waste collected so far for processing into incense sticks and organic manure
VMC makes special arrangements for Ganesh idol immersions in Vijayawada
Additional sanitation staff deployed at immersion points; 15,000 kg of puja waste collected so far for processing into incense sticks and organic manure
Pan-IIT AP Summit 2026 To Be Held In Vijayawada On Oct. 3
In the construction of Swarnandhra Pradesh, the creative ideas and technological innovations of youth are the key driving forces, he said. The state government is chalking out plans to utilize technology for the future needs of the people. Officials are drawing action plans accordingly, he said
CPI(M) protests Vijaya Dairy milk price hike in Vijayawada
Party questions decision in the absence of a chairman, demands rollback and supply of subsidised essentials through PDS
SP emphasises robust security arrangements at Ganesh immersion sites in Prakasam
Inspecting the immersion sites, Harshavardhan Raju instructs police officials to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents
Lokesh to inaugurate renovated government school in Nellore on September 16
Hyderabad-based DSR Group contributed 13.40 crore using its CSR funds for the renovation of the school, which has been renamed Devireddy Sarada Government High School
A.P. SEC to publish rolls for Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and 39 other ULBs on September 22
The notifications cover the ULBs where ward delimitation ran to mid-September; rolls for 17 corporations and 58 municipalities were published on September 3
Bag with detonators, gelatin sticks triggers panic on bus at PNBS in Vijayawada
About 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators were found in a luggage bag in Vijayawada. Sniffer dog squad was pressed into service and efforts are on to trace the owner of the bag, says police
Seven held for 'purification' after protest near KCR's farmhouse in Telangana
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Telangana Police have arrested seven people in a case relating to the alleged purification of roads at Erravalli near the farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Siddipet district. A former sarpanch of Vardarajpur village and six leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) were taken into custody on Monday from a lodge in Vijayawada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The accused were brought to Gajwel and produced before a magistrate, who then sent them to judicial custody for 14 days. Subsequently, they were shifted to Siddipet jail. The accused had allegedly performed 'purification' rituals, using turmeric water, on September 9. The 'purification' was done a day after Congress workers and Dalit organisations held a Chavu-Dappu (funeral drum-beating) protest in the area. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations was against alleged derogatory and abusive remarks by two BRS MLCs against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Following the protest, BRS workers sprinkled turmeric water on the roads and other areas through which the protesters had passed. The alleged 'purification' had sparked a huge controversy with the ruling Congress party demanding strong action over what it called 'insult' to Dalits. On a complaint by local Congress leaders, police registered a case and took up the investigation. Forensic evidence was collected as part of the investigation. Police had been on the lookout for the accused, finally tracing them to a lodge in Vijayawada after one of them switched on his mobile phone. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations near KCR's farmhouse had followed the September 7 incident at the Assembly gate. During the scuffle between BRS legislators and police, two BRS MLCs had allegedly made certain derogatory and abusive remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Both the MLCs were booked and arrested the next day. However, a court had ordered their release the same day.
APPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 85 Horticulture Officer, AEE and Assistant Director Posts
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Vijayawada, has inviting online applications for 85 posts in total 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer, 37 Horticulture Officer posts, and 8 Assistant Director posts. Applications can be submitted online at psc.ap.gov.in from 6 October 2026 to 27 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
KCR Farmhouse Purification Row: 7 BRS Leaders Arrested
The police tracked down and apprehended the accused at a lodge in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Explosives Seized in Vijayawada, Police Hunt for Suspects
The Krishnalanka police are examining the details of all passengers who travelled on the bus and checking CCTV camera footage to identify the person who may have left the bag behind.
