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CPI, farmer leaders demand government to take steps against shortage of urea

There is a shortage of seven lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser this year when compared to last year, says CPI District Secretary

The Hindu 8 Sep 2025 8:47 pm

Six red sanders smugglers arrested in Cherlopalli forest area

The police seize 36 logs of red sandalwood worth 60 lakh, a van, a car and a motorcycle

The Hindu 8 Sep 2025 7:46 pm

Y.S. Sharmilas son Raja Reddy makes first public appearance; says he will come into Andhra politics at right time

Asked if senior party leaders would welcome the move, sources claimed that Raja Reddys entry was proposed by a section of leaders after which the decision was taken

The Hindu 8 Sep 2025 4:58 pm

Vijayawada Utsav to Add Grandeur to Dasara Festivities

With music concerts, dance shows, film launches, AI-guided tours, and helicopter rides, the Vijayawada Utsav promises to rekindle the citys cultural vibrancy after decades.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Sep 2025 12:59 am

Vijayawada: Durga Temple Closed Due to Lunar Eclipse

Early morning services such as Suprabhata Seva, Khadgamala Puja, and Vastra Seva stand cancelled, with darshan resuming only after 8.30 a.m.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Sep 2025 12:18 am

Vijayawada Utsav to be held from September 22

Hope the festival will attract investments, create jobs and will help Vijayawada transform into a major business hub, says MP Kesineni Sivanath

The Hindu 7 Sep 2025 10:46 pm

A.P. Minister Srinivas explores global partnerships at SME Summit in Davos

Kondapalli Srinivas engages with global leaders from innovation, finance, and technology sectors, with a focus on building resilient ecosystems for SMEs

The Hindu 7 Sep 2025 10:11 am

Target set to provide 50,000 jobs overseas in next five years: Lokesh

A skill portal will be launched this month to integrate training and job opportunities, says the HRD Minister

The Hindu 7 Sep 2025 10:09 am

Meet farmers fertilizer needs fully, CM tells officials

Fertilizer supply should be linked with Aadhaar-based WebLand and e-Crop systems from the coming rabi season, he says

The Hindu 7 Sep 2025 10:08 am

GST On Temple-Town Hotels Down To 5% from 12%

Vijay Kumar highlighted that the GST on temple-town hotels in Tirumala, Annavaram, Dwaraka Tirumala and Vijayawada has been slashed from 12 per cent to 5 per cent

Deccan Chronicle 6 Sep 2025 11:51 pm

250 delegates take part in conference on friction-based processes in Tirupati

The three-day event provides a platform for young researchers through poster presentations, with awards for the best entries

The Hindu 6 Sep 2025 6:56 pm

Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case: YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy released on interim bail from Rajahmundry jail

The ACB court in Vijayawada grants him a brief reprieve to enable him to cast his vote in the Vice-Presidential election to be held on September 9, and he will have to surrender before the jail Superintendent before 5 p.m. on September 11

The Hindu 6 Sep 2025 6:40 pm

Lokesh Declares That Andhra Model of Education Will Turn Global Benchmark

Speaking at the Gurupooja Utsavam (Teachers Day) held at Vijayawada on Friday coinciding with the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Lokesh, along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, felicitated 175 best teachers from across the state.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2025 11:11 pm

Milad-un-Nabi Celebrated With Grandeur Across AP

In Vijayawada, MP Kesineni Sivanath alias Chinni participated in a massive rally organised at the Panja Centre, along with Muslim elders, leaders and community. He hailed the Prophet as an eternal guide to humanity.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2025 11:05 pm

AP People To Choose Design Of Amaravati Cable Bridge On Krishna River

Andhra Pradesh government has taken significant steps for constructing an iconic cable-stayed bridge across the Krishna River to connect the Amaravati capital area with the Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Sep 2025 10:48 pm

Vidya Parirakshana Cycle Yatra highlights students issues in Prakasam

The eight-day yatra, covering 380 km across the district, draws attention to delayed fee reimbursements, high hostel charges, and challenges faced by students under the new National Education Policy

The Hindu 5 Sep 2025 9:08 pm

Air India Aborts Flight After Bird Hit At Vijayawada Airport

Air passengers heaved a sigh of relief on learning about the development. The authorities ordered an examination of the aircraft for any possible damage.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2025 11:37 pm

Devotees Express Devotion With Foreign Currency

The Hundi collections of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam (Durga temple) at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada were held on Thursday, and the offerings made by devotees amounted to an impressive 4,57,31,258 in cash.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2025 8:36 pm

TUDA starts e-auction of plots at Padmavathi Nagar Layout

TUDA Secretary says that 277 plots are vacant out of 985 plots developed in an extent of 145 acres of land near Surappakasam on the highway between Tiruchanur to Renigunta

The Hindu 4 Sep 2025 7:32 pm

Bengaluru-bound Air India flight to cancelled after bird strike

In an official statement, Air India Express said, The aircraft assigned to operate the Vijayawada-Bengaluru flight experienced a suspected bird strike at Vijayawada airport, leading to the cancellation of the service. We regret the inconvenience caused by circumstances beyond the airline`s control

Mid Day 4 Sep 2025 4:14 pm

Air India Express flight to Bengaluru cancelled after bird strike at Vijayawada airport

An Air India Express flight to Bengaluru was cancelled at Vijayawada airport. The aircraft suffered a bird hit while taxiing for takeoff. An eagle struck the plane's nose. The airline cancelled the flight due to the incident. Ninety passengers were affected. Alternate arrangements were made for them. Passengers can reschedule or get a full refund.

The Economic Times 4 Sep 2025 4:11 pm

SEC tells government to gear up for Gram Panchayat elections next year

State Election Commissioner stated that the 1st ordinary elections for GPs were held in 2021, and their five-year term commenced on April 3, 2021, as notified by the Commissioner of PR & RD.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2025 3:17 pm

Air India Express Flight From Vijayawada To Bengaluru Cancelled After Bird Hit

The airline had to cancel the flight and make alternate arrangements for the passengers.

Bloomberg Quint 4 Sep 2025 12:08 pm

Bird Hit Disrupts Air India VijayawadaBengaluru Flight

The pilot safely brought the aircraft back to the runway around 8.25 a.m., ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Sep 2025 10:35 am

Fake SHGs siphoned off 56 crore during 2019-24, says 20-Point programme chief Lanka Dinakar

Stating that cases have been filed against those responsible, he says biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar has been introduced to prevent duplicate membership and fake groups

The Hindu 4 Sep 2025 5:57 am

Nellore district to restore 220 minor irrigation ponds with 355 crore: Collector

About 26,928 hectares of land will be developed through the Repair, Renovation, and Restoration scheme, says O. Anand

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 8:23 pm

CRDA to acquire 1,800 acres in Amaravati for capital development

Municipal Administration Minister Narayana appeals to farmers to part with lands under LPS as it fetches them higher long-term benefits than land acquisition

The Hindu 3 Sep 2025 6:20 am

10 crore pending MGNREGA bills cleared in Prakasam district, says A.P. Social Welfare Minister

Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy announced that 170-crore development works were carried out under MGNREGA in the district in one-and-a-half years

The Hindu 2 Sep 2025 8:16 pm

TDP leader seeks action against three former NMC Commissioners

Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy alleged that D. Haritha, D. Chennudu and Vikas Marmat were involved in releasing mortgaged deeds causing an overall loss of 18 crore to the exchequer

The Hindu 2 Sep 2025 7:51 pm

YSRCP leaders allege several irregularities in Kavali constituency

MLAs of coalition parties are involved in corruption and illegal mining, alleges partys Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 8:20 pm

10-year-old boy accidentally electrocuted in Udayagiri

The deceased has been identified as Sheikh Sameer from Kamsala Street

The Hindu 1 Sep 2025 2:54 pm

Regional Police Coordination Committee plans to strengthen cooperation among South Indian States

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta expresses confidence that comprehensive results will be possible in public safety, law and order and protection

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 4:22 pm

Prohibitory orders imposed in Nellore after video plotting murder of MLA surfaces

A video of three rowdy sheeters discussing murdering Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy goes viral on social media

The Hindu 31 Aug 2025 5:35 am

Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Vijayawada on September 1

Residents in the affected areas have been urged to use water judiciously and make necessary arrangements to avoid inconvenience on Monday evening.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2025 11:06 pm

CPI(M) urges Andhra Pradesh govt. to release 10,000 crore for permanent Budameru flood prevention

Party says government has failed to implement lasting solutions since last years floods, leaving Vijayawada residents at risk

The Hindu 30 Aug 2025 8:24 pm

Nakrekal Police Arrests Seven Women Including Two Minors in a Theft Case

After stealing the money, the gang members went to Vijayawada in a car and spent a day there. They also planned to commit similar thefts in a bank at Chityal and wer going to the town in a car.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 8:09 pm

Past mistakes cannot be an excuse for land swap deal, says TTD former Chairman Bhumana

Bhumana urges the government to rectify the mistakes during the YSRCPs tenure if any, instead of launching a tirade against the party and its president

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:16 am

A.P CM to arrive in Chittoor on a two-day visit

Naidu is scheduled to release water from Kuppam branch canal of the Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project on August 30

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:15 am

Two women, youth held for murdering moneylender in Prakasam district

With the woman moneylender pestering the accused to clear the loans, they smothered her to death and fled with valuables worth 3 lakh from the house, say police

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 8:14 am

Vijayawada Railway Division Focuses On Trade Ties To Spur Economy

Prasantha Kumar encouraged the participants to collaborate actively with the Railways, bring fresh ideas to the table, and work jointly to unlock new business opportunities.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2025 2:18 am

Judicial Custody For 15 Days To APCID Former Chief And Senior IPS Officer N.Sanjay

The court remanded him to judicial custody for 15 days, after which he was shifted to Vijayawada jail: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2025 9:44 pm

Nadendla launches Smart Rice Card distribution in Vijayawada

4.42 crore cards, which ensure transparency in supply of ration through Fair Price Shops, will be distributed in nine districts initially, he says

The Hindu 25 Aug 2025 9:46 pm

NAREDCO 11th Amaravati Property Festival in Vijayawada from September 19

Three-day mega expo will serve as a one-stop platform for homebuyers to explore approved projects, interact with banks for guidance, and discover interior and home improvement solutions

The Hindu 25 Aug 2025 8:10 pm

Tirupati MP seeks action against MLA who attacked forest officials

Maddila Gurumoorthy seeks urgent intervention of the NHRC, SC and ST Commissions, and says that the incident was a grave assault on constitutional morality and dignity of vulnerable communities

The Hindu 25 Aug 2025 7:57 pm

Affordable healthcare is every citizens right, says public health expert

At a Praja Arogya Vedika seminar in Vijayawada, G.V.S. Murthy warns that privatisation of government medical colleges benefits corporates more than people and stressed the need for strong primary and subsidised tertiary healthcare

The Hindu 24 Aug 2025 9:59 pm

Three-month-old baby thrown into Budameru rivulet by father in Vijayawada

Locals rescue the infant after hearing her cries; accused arrested, child now under Krishna District CWC care

The Hindu 24 Aug 2025 6:46 pm

Bail out distressed tenant farmers, former bureaucrat writes to A.P. govt.

State government should take up a study involving experts, analyse the reasons for farmer suicides and formulate pro-farmer policies within two months, he says

The Hindu 24 Aug 2025 8:26 am

A.P. sand artist to depict story of Lord Ganesh through 15 sculptures

Balaji Varaprasad and his team of six members are using 35 tonnes of river sand to make the sculptures which will be placed in a pandal Sitara Centre in Vijayawada

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 11:40 pm

CPI State Maha Sabha gets under way in Ongole

Delegates and activists pay tributes to veteran Communist leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 10:02 pm

Home Department rejected my letter recommending parole for life convict Srikanth, says Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

Vowing not to give such letters in the future, the Nellore Rural legislator accuses YSRCP leaders of spreading false information on the issue

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 8:08 pm

Special Vizag-Bengaluru trains to clear festive rush

The trains will halt at at Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet and Krishnarajapuram

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 8:16 am

AP Maritime Board and APM Terminals sign pact for development of seaports in Andhra Pradesh

As per the agreement, APM Terminals will create infrastructure such as modern terminals and cargo handling facilities, and manage the upcoming Ramayapatnam, Machilipatnam, and Mulapeta seaports

The Hindu 22 Aug 2025 5:35 am

Vijayawada City Aiming For World Record In Eco-Friendly Clay Idols

The initiative, he said, is aimed at encouraging people to celebrate the festival in harmony with nature.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Aug 2025 2:40 am

Book Lovers Walk organised in Ongole

The Hindu 21 Aug 2025 7:33 pm

Stree Shakti is a responsibility, not a burden, says Transport Minister Ramprasad

750 new electric buses will be added to the APSRTC fleet soon, he says, adding that there is also a proposal to covert Palle Velugu buses into AC services in the next two years

The Hindu 21 Aug 2025 5:58 am

Lady don Aruna sent to 14-day remand

She was arrested near Addanki and shifted to Kovur police station on Wednesday, following which she was produced in a court based on an extortion complaint filed by her house owner

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 11:39 pm

Trains Shifted from Secunderabad Station to Others

The VijayawadaKachegudaVijayawada Satavahana Express will operate from Kacheguda instead of Secunderabad from September 7.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2025 11:26 pm

Andhra CM inaugurates Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs (RTIHs) at Amaravati and five more centres in the state. The CM was accompanied by Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran and other officials. CM Naidu inaugurated the RTIH zonal centres of Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Anantapur and Tirupati virtually from the 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 .

The Siasat Daily 20 Aug 2025 12:30 pm

YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy to be released from jail today

Andhra Pradesh High Court grants the YSRCP leader bail in the Rustum mining case

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 5:41 am

Home Minister cancels parole of life convict, orders probe

Vangalapudi Anitha assures that strict action will also be taken against Srikanths fiance Aruna, who is viral on social media as lady don for her alleged involvement in various crimes along with him

The Hindu 19 Aug 2025 8:48 pm

Hyderabad police arrest two with 18 kg ganja

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police arrested two drug peddlers and seized 18 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 4 lakhs on Tuesday, August 19, in Ambedkar Colony after they were found moving suspiciously. The accused, Komal Sominath Pvar, 23, and Sahil Mahesh, 19, hailing from Maharashtra, were reportedly travelling from Vijayawada to Maharashtra via Hyderabad. They intended 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 .

The Siasat Daily 19 Aug 2025 8:34 pm

Krishna, Godavari rivers receiving heavy floodwater inflows in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh faces heavy floodwater inflows. Krishna and Godavari rivers are in spate. A first warning issued at Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada. Officials are alerting people in low-lying areas. They are also shifting them to evacuation centers. NDRF and SDRF teams are ready. Heavy rains are occurring across the state. Maredumilli recorded the highest rainfall.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2025 2:23 pm

5 Lakh Cusecs of Floodwaters Expected at Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada

Heavy rains across several places in the state owing to a depression are contributing to floodwater inflows across all the rivers and waterbodies.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2025 11:39 am

DRI Busts Illegal Alprazolam Unit In Atchuthapuram, Eight Arrested

Officials of DRI from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kakinada raided the place and arrested eight persons involved in illegal manufacturing and distribution of Alprazolam.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2025 12:34 am

Nellore school headmasters passion for photography grabs him global accolades

K. Surya Prakasa Rao has received 68 gold medals and 130 recognitions in the fine-art photography during the last couple of years

The Hindu 18 Aug 2025 8:44 pm

Relevant, credible news media commands value: Sridhar Arnala

The Hindu Sales and Distribution vice-president shared his insights on media and business during an interactive session with students of PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology

The Hindu 18 Aug 2025 8:34 pm

Savour Mysores Royal Flavours At Novotel Vijayawada Varun

Novotel Vijayawada Varun, in collaboration with Grand Mercure Mysore, hosts a culinary festival celebrating Karnatakas regal cuisine

Deccan Chronicle 18 Aug 2025 5:45 pm