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Naidu, Pawan To Inaugurate 36th Vijayawada Book Festival
Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS) president T. Manohar Naidu and secretary K. Lakshmaiah said the upcoming edition would be the largest so far, with around 300 to 350 book stallsover 30 per cent more than last year.
CM Naidu Clears Urban Mobility Projects for Vijayawada, Vizag
Both the urban local bodies are expected to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the construction of roads within the next two to three days.
A.P.s industrial policy is among the best in India, says Minister Kondapalli Srinivas
Kondapalli Srinivas launches products from Morris Garages (MG) and TATA Motors at the Business Expo 2025 in Vijayawada
Vijayawada book festival from January 2 to 12
A.P. likely to remain in grip of winter chills till December 25
While daytime temperatures will remain below normal in South Coastal A.P. and Rayalaseema till December 25, they are likely to be above normal in North Coastal A.P., says IMD
Minister felicitates national awardees in Srikalahasti
Distributes toolkits to 100 artisans from Madhavamala and Srikalahasti
Vijayawada Division observes Energy Conservation Week 2025
The week-long observance, organised from December 6 to 13, aimed to promote awareness on responsible energy use among railway personnel and students.
Veligonda project works on track, to finish by 2026, says Minister
Nimmala Rama Naidu says another 4,000 crore will be required to complete the ongoing works as well as the distributary canals; while 45,000 cubic meters of hard rock work is yet to be done in the feeder canal, over 28,000 cubic meters of work has been completed
State aiding land scams and illegal leases, alleges CPI(M)
Nearly 248 acres of public land in Vijayawada, valued at over 5,825 crore, has been leased out or encroached upon with the support of the NDA leaders, the CPI(M) alleges
Indian Silk Gallery Expo opens in Vijayawada
Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat to run up to Narsapur from December 15
The train will depart Narsapur at 2.50 p.m. and reach Chennai Central at 11.45 p.m.; in the return direction, it will depart Chennai Central at 5.30 a.m. and reach Narsapur at 2.10 p.m.
Devotees throng Indrakeedari in Vijayawada as Bhavani Deeksha Viramana begins
Over 43,800 devotees visit the temple on the first day, while 5,618 devotees tonsure their heads; mobile app to share detailed information about the 9 km Giripradakshina route
More than 4 lakh students trained in self-defence in A.P., says DGP
Self-defence training has been imparted to students in 12,873 schools and 1,315 colleges in the State, says Harish Kumar Gupta VIJAYAWADA
Startup ideas must meet global standards: SVU RUSA CEO
Students asked to explore new entrepreneurial opportunities by utilising creativity and skills instead of depending solely on traditional job roles
APPFCL to Avail Rs 2,000-Cr Loan from SBI Backed by State Guarantee
The Andhra Pradesh Power Finance Corporation Ltd is availing the term loan from the State Bank of India's commercial branch in Vijayawada
Environment Ministry allows preparation of ToR for seven water aerodromes in Andhra Pradesh
An expert appraisal committee of the Ministry agrees to the preparation of the ToR, but subject to certain conditions; a total of ten locations have been identified, and steps have been taken to conduct the mandatory public hearing at the earliest
Daggers drawn between NDA, YSRCP corporators during VMC council meet
Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municipal Corporation council meeting
Andhra Pradesh government aims 220 crore from mining in Prakasam district
Collector highlights need to focus on managing mining waste
All Set for Bhavani Deeksha Rituals in Vijayawada
City police commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu said a large influx of Bhavani devotees is expected from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states
Vijayawada airport weathered IndiGo crisis well, says Director
Jagan Meets Ailing YSRC Leader Jamalapurnamma In Vijayawada
YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Kedareswara Pet to see Jamalapurnamma
2 Drug Smugglers Get 10 years RI in Vijayawada
The DRI officers arrested two persons under the provisions of NDPS Act-1985. After the conclusion of the investigation, the officers of DRI filed a complaint against the accused before the Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Vijayawada
Seven held for smuggling ganja from Agency areas
Police seize 14 bikes and 5 kg of ganja from the accused after nabbing them at Auto Nagar in Vijayawada recently
A.P. Chambers to host business expo in Vijayawada from December 12
The three-day event will showcase business opportunities, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and cultural performances, apart from 160 stalls across sectors
AP Drugs Control Department To Have 27 New Offices
The department is constructing 27 new office buildings -- for joint directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and drugs inspectors across districts, along with two regional drugs testing laboratories in Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, and a state lab-cum-headquarters in Vijayawada.
Driver killed in tanker-truck collision in Prakasam district
Roasted Cockroach Found in Chicken Noodles Served at Hotel on Beach Road
Vijayawada Food Safety joint controller N. Poornachandra Rao maintained, We have been inspecting hotels and restaurants in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and other places. We are booking cases for violation of norms.
IndiGo Cancels 9 Vizag and 1 Vijayawada Flights
To assist stranded travellers at Visakhapatnam Airport, the APSRTC deployed additional buses, two each to Vijayawada and Hyderabad from while the Railways announced special services to clear the rush
Police perform last rites of monkey in Vijayawada
Traffic police appreciate vehicle riders following safety norms in Vijayawada
Home guards help police maintain law and order, say Police Commissioner
63rd Home Guards Raising Day celebrations organised in Vijayawada and Eluru and
YSRC Accuses Govt of Red Book Rule, Insults to Ambedkar
They recalled the previous governments `400-crore investment to construct the 125-ft Ambedkar statue and Smrutivanam in Vijayawada to inspire future generations
Nellore Rural MLA to lay foundation stone for Pottepalem bridge on January 5
Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy announced that the bridge will be constructed at 5 crore, and it will be completed within next eight months
Police convice man to give up bid to end life
Andhra Pradesh urges Centre to sanction National School of Drama
Tourism Minister says the State needs major art and cultural institutions to rebuild its heritage ecosystem
Eight red sanders smugglers held, 12 logs seized
Hilife Jewels Exhibition Launched in Vijayawada
Actress Ashu Reddy launched the expo
YSRCP leader Karunakar Reddy cries foul over CID, ACB probe into Parakamani theft case
The investigation has not been done as directed by the court, the former TTD chairman alleges, and vows to quit politics if his alleged links with the main accused is proven
Krishnaveni music festival kicks off in Vijayawada on December 6
Two-day Carnatic music extravaganza to feature 18 concerts, 98 artistes
YSRCP slams demolition of 42 houses in Joji Nagar in Vijayawada
Party leaders say the action defies Supreme Court orders and is carried out without notice, adding that they will pursue legal and political measures to support the displaced families
SEIL Energy to set up 4.5-crore Inclusive Sports Academy in Nellore
The all-weather stadium will come up at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
IndiGo To Fly Wide-Body Aircraft On VijayawadaHyderabad Route
IndiGos flight special director A.K. Singh held discussions with MPs Kesineni Sivanath and G.M. Harish in the presence of Ram Mohan Naidu.
44th Kanaka Durga Kalasha Jyoti Yatra Dazzles Vijayawada People
Devotees from various parts of the state carried the Kalasha Jyotis in the procession while chanting Jai Jai Durga in deep reverence.
A.P. Health Minister underscores need for doctors to have service mindset
A.P. government is positive about providing admissions to PHC doctors through in-service quota in DNB courses, says Health Minister
IndiGo to introduce wide-body aircraft on Vijayawada-Hyderabad route: MP
The IndiGo official assures that direct services from Vijayawada to Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi and Goa will be introduced after completing route mapping
Venkaiah Naidu calls for making Telugu proficiency mandatory for govt. jobs
Students of 144 colleges affiliated to Krishna University participate in youth festival Krishna Tarang-2025 at Machilipatnam
CPI(M) seeks probe into demolition of JJ Nagar houses in Vijayawada
It is unjustifiable and immoral to destroy houses built with loans, despite a Supreme Court stay order valid until December 31, says CPI(M) leader
Call for advanced medical innovations in veterinary sector
Multidisciplinary research is need of the hour to bring new innovations for animal health and productivity, says Dr. D.V.R. Prakash Rao, chairperson and managing director of Chennai-based Prakash Foods & Feed Mills
INDO-MIM donates 9.5 lakh to government ITI in Vakadu
Winter schedule changes affect Indigo airlines operations; passengers are warned of further delays on Friday (December 5); no flights cancelled from Vijayawada, but 19 services delayed on December 3, and 15 on December 4
SEIL Energy to set up hospital in Nellore under CSR initiative
The company is likely to spend 20 crore in a phased manner to construct a 50-bed hospital in 1.87 acres of government land, and seeking another acre to establish a nursing school
Gautam Adani meets Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
In a social media post, CM Chandrababu Naidu said they had discussions on key infrastructure projects and emerging opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
Ranganadu to Be Held in Vizag on Dec. 26: Vangaveetis Daughter
She unveiled the poster for the event, organised by the Radha Ranga Royal Association, at a programme in Vijayawada on Wednesday.
Health dept. plans delivery of medicines via drones to remote places
AKPL handles record 1.32 lakh MT of cargo on November 28
AP BJP Demands Apology From Revanth Reddy
In a statement issued from the partys state office in Vijayawada, Madhav said Revanths repeated comments had deeply hurt the sentiments of Hindus and exposed the CMs anti-Hindu mind set
Vijayawada MP seeks Lokeshs support for MSME Hub in Jaggaiahpeta
Minister seeks support for formation of Greater Tirupati Municipal Corporation
Anagani Satya Prasad assures to allocate funds in the upcoming budget for the construction of RDO offices in Sullurpet and Srikalahasti, as well as renovation of government offices
Nearly 12 Lakh Tonne Paddy Procured in AP: Manohar
A dedicated control room has been set up at the Kanuru Civil Supplies Bhavan in Vijayawada to address issues reported by farmers during the ongoing paddy procurement process across the state: Minister
School bus gutted after clash between driver, cleaner in Prakasam district
No casualties reported as the incident took place when no students were inside the bus; police yet to confirm reason behind the incident
Nadendla Manohar stresses that the State governments foremost priority is to ensure that the public has access to quality agricultural products at fair and affordable prices; directs officials to monitor the quality of rice and other food grains sold in the market
Tamil Nadu woman killed in bus accident in Karnataka; four injured rushed to Madanapalle hospital
According to the police, the bus, which was enroute to Bengaluru from Kadapa, hit the median around 4 a.m., and overturned
Free Medical Camp Held for Home Guards in Vijayawada
The camp brought together leading doctors from various hospitals to provide free health check-ups and consultations to home guards and their families within the NTR commissionerate limits. Senior officials, including Admin DCPs K.G.V. Sarita and S.V.D. Prasad, AR, additional DCP K. Koteshwara Rao, and others, participated.
Ministers brave rain to distribute NTR Bharosa pensions in South Coastal A.P.
Pensions worth 34,000 crore are being provided to 68 lakh people across the State and 90% of pensions are distributed in a single day, says MA&UD Minister
Two hotels in Tirupati get hoax bomb threat mails
Andhra Pradesh to roll out film tourism policy; eyes world-class studios and 20% industry share
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces stamp duty reimbursement, SGST waivers for 15 years, and capital subsidies up to 25% to boost Telugu cinema and tourism infrastructure across seven anchor hubs
Vijayawada Division Sets Record with 10.70 km Sleeper Renewal
DRM Sonakiya personally inspected the sites, attended Track Relaying Train (TRT) traffic blocks, and motivated the field staff, significantly boosting morale and driving efficiency.
AI transforming education, research quality, says expert
AIs role in teaching and research was discussed during Faculty Development Programme at Vikrama Simhapuri University
Cyclone Ditwah: Officials on alert
People asked to immediately dial 112 or inform the district control room at 80999 99977 in case of emergency
CPI demands stringent punishment of culprits in TTD Parakamani scam case
The accused and the masterminds in the case should be punished without any leniency, says Narayana
G. Sai Prasad to be new Chief Secretary of A.P.
Incumbent Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand will supperannuate Febaruary 28, 2026
Baby feeding room inaugurated at Observation Home for Boys in Vijayawada
PMO steps in after doctors flag concerns over Aadhaar-based attendance system
Prime Ministers Office asks the National Medical Commission to review objections raised by medical teachers, who say the new face-recognition attendance rules restrict mobility and disrupt academic and clinical duties
Experts from six countries arrive at AIIMS for global conference
Cyclone Ditwah: Not much rain in A.P. till afternoon of Saturday
Pawan Kalyan tells Jana Sena party MPs to raise issues related to Andhra Pradesh in Parliament
Jana Sena Party Chief K. Pawan Kalyan noted that the support extended by the Central Government for implementation of Amaravati and Polavaram projects was crucial and the State must make the most of it
Four dead in separate road accidents in NTR, Krishna districts in Andhra Pradesh
Cherukuri Chandrashekar, who owned a software company in Hyderabad was among the dead, says police
14 hurt as APSRTC bus overturns in Prakasam district
The injured were initially admitted to a PHC at Dornala, but were later shifted to Kurnool Government Hospital for better treatment
CBI Court in Vijayawada Sentences SCR ADE to 1 Year Imprisonment in Bribe Case
The CBI registered the case on November 29, 2006 against the accused for accepting bribe in the form of digital camera with a charger and batteries worth about Rs.11,200
IIT Startup BotLab Dynamics makes Another Guinness World Record During Mysuru Dasara Drone Show
BotLab Dynamics , an IIT Delhi-incubated deep drone tech startup, successfully set its 6th Guinness World Record during the prestigious Mysuru Dasara 2025 celebrations. The achievement, certified on 28 September 2025, marks a defining moment for Indias rapidly evolving drone-tech landscape and positions the country among global leaders in large-scale drone show storytelling. Mysuru Dasara Drone Show | BotLab Drone Shows | Guinness World Record The record was awarded for the Largest aerial display of a mammal formed by multirotors/drones, achieved with an extraordinary Tiger formation created using a fleet of 3,000 indigenously developed drones. Out of these, 2,983 drones lit up the sky flawlessly, forming a breathtaking representation of the tiger, Indias national animal. The formation was witnessed by more than 35,000 spectators daily at the Bannimantap Parade Grounds, who erupted in applause as the massive, glowing tiger emerged in the night sky. The historic moment unfolded during BotLab Dynamics fourth consecutive year performing drone shows at the Mysuru Dasara festival, a relationship that continues to blend tradition with world-class technological innovation. BotLab Dynamics presented a series of four drone light shows at Mysuru Dasara on 28 & 29 September and 1 & 2 October, each featuring 12 intricately crafted formations. But it was the 28 September record attempt that made global headlines, cementing Indias name in the Guinness World Records once again. A New Benchmark for India in the Global Drone Show Industry Across the world, massive drone shows, often dominated by large Chinese companies, regularly trend online for their complex formations and scale. For years, international audiences believed that such advanced, high-volume aerial displays were out of reach for most other countries. Mysuru Dasara 2025 decisively changed that narrative. The Tiger Drone Formation not only matched global standards but exceeded expectations in both scale and artistic delivery. In the days following the show, national and international media outlets praised the precision of the display, with videos of the tiger formation circulating widely on social platforms. Viewers across the world expressed admiration and surprise - that such a flawless mega-show had been developed, manufactured, and executed entirely in India. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IxF_97qi0Y As an Indian startup founded by IIT Delhi engineers, BotLab Dynamics has invested years in building indigenous hardware, software ecosystems, and drone show protocols. The record-setting performance at Mysuru underscores technological mastery and Indias rising stature in the global creative-tech and entertainment industries. Five Guinness World Records in 2024: A Foundation for Greatness This new world record builds on the companys extraordinary performance in 2024, when BotLab Drone Shows secured five Guinness World Records in a single show at the Amaravati Drone Summit in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 October 2024 - a show powered by an impressive 5,500 drones. The five titles included: Largest Aerial Display of a Vehicle Largest Aerial Landmark Display Largest Aerial Display of a Planet Largest Aerial Logo Display Largest Aerial Image of a Flag BotLab Dynamics: An Indian Success Story BotLab Dynamics has emerged as one of Indias most influential and is amongst the top 5 drone show companies in the world, shaping how events, festivals, and governments engage audiences at scale. The company designs and manufactures all its drone show systems in India, a differentiator that has placed it at the forefront of the nations Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) movement. By achieving yet another Guinness World Record, they have strengthened its position as a global competitor in an industry traditionally led by a handful of international players. Reflecting on the achievement, Dr. Sarita Ahlawat, Co-founder & MD of BotLab Dynamics , said, This milestone is a proud moment for our team and for Indias drone-tech ecosystem. The Tiger formation reflects the strength and creativity our country is capable of. Since the record, weve seen a surge in interest from major corporate and government bodies in attempting more Guinness World Records; its created a ripple effect, and we have some exciting projects ahead, so stay tuned . www.botlabdynamics.com
Ongole GRP Cracks Rs.48.5 Lakh Train Theft Case
Acting under the supervision of DIG Railways Satya Yesubabu and SP Railways Rahul Dev Singh, three special teamsOngole IRP, Nellore IRP and the Vijayawada RPF Crime Branchcoordinated the investigation.
Vijayawada Police Bust Interstate Gang Targeting Bus-Stand Passengers
The first case was reported on November 24, when a passenger from the Krishna Lanka area realised that Rs.44,000 had been stolen from him while boarding a bus to Guntur on November 23.
Andhra govt, Rapido launch driver-cum-guide services to promote tourism
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday introduced a driver-cum-guide service in collaboration with bike taxi aggregator Rapido to enhance tourist experience and convenience. Tourism Minister K Durgesh said drivers with good Rapido ratings will undergo special training in December covering state history, culture, hospitality and safety before services are launched in Vijayawada, Tirupati, 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 .
VSU students offered insight into MEME system
Udayagiri MLA assures support to kin of deceased TDP leader
Kakarla Suresh consoles family members of TDP leader Gottipati Prasad Naidu, who was murdered in daylight at Chintalapalem village in SPSR Nellore district
Man arrested for stealing valuables worth 48.50 lakh from train
Railway police officials nab the accused at a jewellery shop in Vijayawada while he was trying to sell the stolen gold ornaments
CREDAI Invites CM Naidu to January 2026 Property Show
CREDAI Vijayawada chairman C. Satish Babu, president GSR Mohan Rao and secretary K. Raghuram, along with MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), met the CM on Wednesday and formally invited him to the CREDAI Property Show scheduled for January 2026.
CBI Arrests 2 ESIC Officials in Bribery Case in Vijayawada
On 20 November, both accused allegedly visited the complainants residence and served a notice for attachment of his house.
VMC removes encroachments along drains to decongest roads
Andhra Pradesh BJP chief accuses Congress and Nehru family of undermining Constitution
At a Constitution Day event in Vijayawada, Madhav alleges that Congress humiliated Ambedkar and weakened his ideals, contrasting this with the Modi governments efforts to uphold constitutional values
