KADAPA: For the first time in its history, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will host its state-level Mahanadu in YSR Kadapa district, a significant move following the National Democratic Alliances (NDA) resounding victory in the recent general elections in the combined Kadapa region. The party has finalized a 120-acre site near Pabbapuram village, behind Jayaraj Garden in Chintakommadinne mandal, on the outskirts of Kadapa city, for the event scheduled on May 27, 28, and 29, 2025. On Sunday, jungle

VIJAYAWADA: The CPM appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to stop the demolition of poor peoples houses and small shops in Undi constituency, which was allegedly ordered by local MLA and Deputy Assembly Speaker K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju. In a letter on Sunday, CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao condemned the bulldozing of over 700 houses and shops in Akividu, Palakoderu, Kalla and Undi mandals without providing alternative to the affected people, calling it unjust and inhumane. In Pala

ONGOLE: Prakasam districts seven Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are eagerly awaiting the release of Adverse Seasonal Condition (ASC) Grants from the State government, crucial for addressing water scarcity amid intensifying summer conditions. The State is expected to release Rs 14.22 crore in ASC Grants, earmarked for emergency water supply management and infrastructure repairs. These include fixing leakages in water pipelines, maintaining pumps and borewells, drilling new ones, and transporting potab

TIRUMALA: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has successfully facilitated 26,214 free weddings at the Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala since April 25, 2016, offering financial and logistical support to deserving and economically weaker Hindu families. The spacious Kalyana Vedika has become a preferred destination for families seeking a traditional yet affordable wedding ceremony. The TTD provides all key wedding essentials free of cost, including archakas (priests), mangala vadyams (auspicious m

ANANTAPUR: At a civic reception held in Sri Sathya Sai district to honor him, a Padma Bhushan recipient, Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna delivered a candid address. He attributed his repeated electoral victories to the extensive development work in his constituency, not his film career, stating, My straightforward approach and the many good initiatives and development projects here have earned me the MLA seat consecutively. Balakrishna noted that while many politicians fade into obscurity, he

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for HRD and IT, Nara Lokesh, on Sunday participated as the chief guest in the grand Puna Pratishta Mahotsavam (reinstallation ceremony) of the Sri Mahankali Ammavaru Temple at Kantharaju Konduru village in Duggirala mandal, Mangalagiri constituency, Guntur. Lokesh was accorded a traditional welcome with temple honors on his arrival. He offered devotional items such as a saree, turmeric, vermilion, and bangles to the deity and took part in the rituals. Priests blessed the min

KAKINADA: The Krishna district womens team claimed victory in the 12th State-Level Inter-District Kabaddi Championship2025, defeating Chittoor district in a closely fought final match held at NTR Beach, Suryaraopeta. The three-day tournament concluded on Sunday with Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar presenting the championship trophy and prizes to the winning team. The championship, which began on Friday, featured over 150 players representing 13 erstwhile districts across 48 matches. The

ONGOLE: In a devastating sequence of three road accidents on the Koppolu road flyover along the Ongole-Nellore Bypass Highway, five individuals died, and seven others were injured in the early hours of Sunday, around 4:50 am. The incidents, which occurred within a 500-metre radius, prompted immediate action from local authorities, with all victims swiftly transported to Ongole RIMS for medical care and further procedures. The first accident occurred when an egg-carrying lorry collided with a par

VIJAYAWADA: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 was conducted smoothly across the State on Sunday, with over 70,000 candidates writing the examination at designated centres in all 26 districts. The exam, held nationwide from 2 to 5 pm, proceeded without major incidents, thanks to elaborate arrangements made by district administrations to ensure fair and orderly conduct. Attendance was notably high in the north coastal region, where 7,179 out of 7,3

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, during a teleconference with TDP MPs, MLAs, and key party leaders on Sunday, applauded the success of the Amaravati capital revival programme . He described the event as a landmark moment that brought national and international focus back on Amaravati. He commended the TDP rank and file for their efforts in ensuring the massive public meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a grand success . The event, he said, symbolised the rebirth of Am

VIJAYAWADA: The Energy Department, through its power utilities, has taken measures to restore electricity across regions hit by heavy gales and unseasonal rain. Working on a war-footing, the utilities successfully reinstated power in all affected areas, minimising disruptions despite adverse weather conditions. Chief Secretary and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K Vijayanand conducted a virtual review meeting with AP Power Utilities officials to assess the damage, and monitor restoration effort

VISAKHAPATNAM: The joint forum of all trade unions at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) has issued a formal strike notice to the Chairperson and Managing Director of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), proposing to go on a 24-hour strike beginning at 6 am on May 20. The notice, served under Section 22(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, was also marked to the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour, Visakhapatnam. The unions have presented a comprehensive charter of deman

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRCP accused the TDP-led NDA government of misusing police to file false cases, and arrest its activists to deflect the peoples attention from its failure to ensure security for former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Addressing the media on Sunday, YSRCP spokesperson Putta Siva Sankar Reddy alleged that police had fabricated charges against former MLA Thopudurthi Prakash Reddy and his brother, while indiscriminately detaining their followers in Raptadu. During Jagans visit

VIJAYAWADA: Untimely heavy rains accompanied by gale winds lashed multiple regions of Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday. While the showers brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat, they also caused severe damage to crops and disrupted normal life, as several trees were uprooted, resulting in power outages. The sudden downpour, which lasted for at least three hours, inundated several low-lying areas in Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Guntur, and Eluru. In Vijayawada, the intense do

KADAPA: YSRCP MP Y S Avinash Reddy has asserted that the party will continue its fight against the Waqf (Amendment) Act till it is repealed. Speaking at a Long March organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board in protest against the Act on Sunday, Avinash Reddy said the YSRCP had already filed a petition in the Supreme court challenging it. Addressing a gathering at the Seven Roads Junction in the city, Avinash Reddy pointed out several flaws in the Act. We opposed the Waqf Bill both in

KAKINADA: Kakinada police have cracked a two-month-old murder case by identifying a decomposed body found near Pithapuram JSP office as that of Tangella Lovaraju, 38, a resident of Dharmavaram in Anakapalle district. Kakinada SP Bindu Madhav said Lovaraju was allegedly murdered by his wife, Syamala, in collusion with her relative Modem Mohan Kumar and his associate Balla Gangadhar Rao. The trio killed Lovaraju using a surgical blade while he was asleep and dumped his body in a canal between Kath

TIRUPATI: A virtual coordination meeting of Elephant Task Force (ETF) was held to address rising human-elephant conflicts in Tirupati district. The meeting, chaired by District Collector Dr S Venkateswar, included forest, revenue, electricity, and planning officials, along with Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Venkat Mani Prasad (Nani). District Forest Officer Vivek said a dedicated Elephant Task Force and a monitoring cell have been established as per Deputy Chief Minister Konidala Pawan Kalyans dire

VIJAYAWADA: In a landmark move to position the State as a global hub for entertainment, tourism, and digital innovation, the State government has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Creativeland Asia (CLA) to conceptualise and operationalise Creatorland-Indias first Transmedia Entertainment City. Announced at the WAVES Summit in Mumbai, the partnership will bring together immersive theme parks, gaming zones, AI-powered virtual production studios, global cinema co-production zones, a

TIRUPATI: Tension prevailed on Saturday morning near the residence of YSRCP leader Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy when Tirupati District Endowments and Revenue officials arrived to conduct a land survey at the Buggamatham lands, which are allegedly encroached upon by the former minister. The State government had earlier directed Buggamatham Executive Officer Venkateswarlu to remove all encroachments and initiate legal action against illegal occupants. Following the directive, notices were issued t

VIJAYAWADA: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi relaunched the capital city Amaravati works worth Rs 49,040 crore, the State government has accelerated efforts to finalise the designs and kick-start construction of iconic buildings. Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Dr P Narayana held a high-level meeting with representatives from top architecture and construction firms including Norman Foster, Hafeez Contractor, and L&T at the CRDA office on Saturday. The meeti

NELLORE: Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav on Saturday announced that the State government is set to introduce a comprehensive health insurance scheme under the NTR Vaidya Seva, offering up to Rs 25 lakh in coverage for 1.65 crore poor and middle-class families in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking after inaugurating a five-bed dialysis centre at the Podalakur Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sarvepalli constituency, the minister said the scheme is one of the largest in the country and will be implement

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed satisfaction over the relaunch of Amaravati capital works, calling it a moment of pride and renewed trust for Andhra Pradesh. During a teleconference with NDA MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and key leaders on Saturday, Naidu said Prime Minister Narendra Modis assurance of Central support had infused new confidence. Modis words that Amaravati is not just a city but a force have given us great strength, he said. Naidu emphasised that the PM Modis decla

SRIKAKULAM: lladapeta, a tiny village located in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district hogged the limelight with Bana Venkatesh, achieving All India Rank (AIR) 15th in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Venkatesh, is the eldest son of Banna Chandra Rao and Rohini, a middle class family relying on agriculture. He studied up to Class-V at an English medium convent at his home town and was later shifted to a private school in Srikakulam d

KADAPA: 45-year-old homemaker from Kadapa district has become a symbol of empowerment for women. Canara Bank-trained entrepreneur Annam Lakshmi Bhavani, a resident of Chinnamusalreddypalle, rose from modest beginnings to establish a successful jute bag unit. Her journeyfrom self-taught tailor to successful businesswomanearned national recognition when Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Bhavani during the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). A graduate in Bachelor of Arts,

VISAKHAPATNAM: In the heart of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, a remarkable talent has emerged from the Bagatha tribe. Pangi Chitti Babu, a 32-year-old karate champion, currently serves as a Village Revenue Officer (VRO) in Iragai Panchayat at Araku Valley. His journey from a small agricultural family to the international karate stage is truly inspiring. Born and raised in Lotheru village, Chitti Babu developed an interest in martial arts as a child, inspired by action movies. His fascinati

VISAKHAPATNAM: A biodiversity documentation exercise during the City Nature Challenge in April this year, has led to what could be the rediscovery of a sea slug species not recorded for over 160 years. Marine biologist Sri Chakra Pranav, who is also the founder of the East Coast Conservation Team (ECCT), came across a translucent, ethereal-looking nudibranch while surveying the coastal waters of Visakhapatnam. Speaking about the discovery with TNIE , Pranav said the sea slug did not match any of

TIRUPATI: LG Electronics is set to invest Rs 5,001 crore on a new manufacturing plant in Sri City, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tirupati district. The groundbreaking ceremony for the plant will be held on May 8. In an interview with TNIE , Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder and Managing Director of Sri City, said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh have made concerted efforts to get LG to Andhra Pradesh. LG, which currently operates manufacturing units in

VIJAYAWADA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his Deputy Pawan Kalyan to transform Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh into a growth engine for a developed India, citing it as the dream of N T Rama Rao to develop the state. We must fulfill NTRs dreams. Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan, together we must do it and we will do it, Modi said. While restarting the construction of Amaravati on Friday, the PM emphasized that the state capital city is not just a city but

VISAKHAPATNAM: Tribal communities in Alluri Sitarama Raju district observed a bandh on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of Government Order (GO) No. 3, which earlier ensured 100% reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in teacher recruitment in scheduled areas. The protest saw wide participation, with shops closed voluntarily in places such as Araku Valley. Tourist destinations including the Tribal Museum, Padmapuram Botanical Garden, and the Coffee Museum remained shut, while roads a

VISAKHAPATNAM: A preliminary enquiry into the retaining wall collapse at Simhachalam, which claimed seven lives during the Chandanotsavam festival on April 30, has revealed that the structure was constructed without formal approvals and in violation of the temples master plan. The three-member committee appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government to investigate into the incident completed its initial inquiry in Visakhapatnam on Friday and has since departed for Amaravati. Based on our findings so

ONGOLE: The investigation into the murder of TDP leader and former MPP of Naguluppalapadu mandal, Veeraiah, has entered its final phase, with Prakasam police obtaining key information on suspects directly and indirectly involved in the case. According to sources, the focus has now shifted to apprehending the prime accused who have been absconding since the April 22 murder. Investigators have identified a hotel near Mangamuru junction, reportedly operated by a Chinna Ganjam native from Bapatla di

VIJAYAWADA: In a significant event aimed at strengthening spiritual and cultural ties between India and Vietnam, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha were ceremonially enshrined at Vietnam Buddhist University on Friday. The relics will be on public display in Ho Chi Minh City till May 6. The event was led by Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh. Speaking about the spiritual journey, Durgesh expressed deep pride and reverence. I feel

VIJAYAWADA: Describing the day, on which, Prime Minister Narendra Modi relaunched the works of Amaravati Capital City as a great day, and will be scripted in the history of Andhra Pradesh for ever, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asserted that Amaravati will reflect the hopes and aspirations of the people. Addressing a public meeting, along with the Prime Minister, at Velagapudi on Friday, Naidu exuded confidence that his government with the support of the Centre will complete the works of Am

ONGOLE: Villagers in Ardhaveedu mandal of Prakasam district were gripped by fear after tiger pug marks were spotted in cotton fields near Kotturu village on Thursday. The sighting renewed concerns of big cat movement in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) border areas. Earlier, shepherds and cattle rearers from Mittameedipalli had also reported sightings of a tiger in their fields. Some RTC bus staff and passengers reportedly saw a tiger crossing the Mittameedipalli road. In the la

ONGOLE: Villagers in Ardhaveedu mandal of Prakasam district were gripped by fear after tiger pug marks were spotted in cotton fields near Kotturu village on Thursday. The sighting renewed concerns of big cat movement in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) border areas. Earlier, shepherds and cattle rearers from Mittameedipalli had also reported sightings of a tiger in their fields. Some RTC bus staff and passengers reportedly saw a tiger crossing the Mittameedipalli road. In the la

VIJAYAWADA: Thousands of people from Krishna, NTR, and Godavari districts travelled to Amaravati on Friday to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modis public meeting on the capital reconstruction project. The government arranged hundreds of RTC and private school and college buses to transport the public. To ensure a smooth journey, authorities provided food, water, and medical aid in each vehicle. Participants received breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner during the day-long travel. ORS packets, fr

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the schedule for eight Common Entrance Tests (CETs), which will be held across the State from May 6 to June 13, 2025. These computer-based examinations are conducted for admissions into various professional courses offered by universities in Andhra Pradesh. Designated universities will conduct the respective CETs. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Anantapur, will conduct the AP ECET on May 6, w

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday refused to grant protection from arrest to K Dhanunjaya Reddy, former secretary to ex-Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, P Krishna Mohan Reddy, former OSD, and Govindappa, a full-time director of Bharathi Cements, in connection with the liquor scam case. Justice T Mallikarjuna Rao said no interim orders could be issued to shield the petitioners from arrest at this stage as the CID sought time to submit details in the case. The court adjourned

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has completed all arrangements to conduct the Group-I Main Written Examinations (Descriptive) from May 3 to 9 for recruitment of 89 posts. A total of 4,496 candidates are expected to appear for the exams, which will be held across 13 centres in Vizag, NTR (Vijayawada), Tirupati, and Ananthapuramu districts. The Mains will consist of seven papers, conducted in a Tab-Based format. APPSC Secretary P Raja Babu stated that hall tickets

VIJAYAWADA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rekindling the long-pending dream of Andhra Pradeshs greenfield capital, Amaravati, on Friday at Uddandarayunipalem, where he had laid its foundation stone nine years ago, described it as a land where tradition and progress intertwine. Addressing a massive gathering, Modi said, I dont see just a city, but a dream taking shape. A new Amaravati, a new Andhra. He highlighted the publics enthusiasm, noting Amaravatis Buddhist legacy of peace and its potentia

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, declared that even a hundred Pakistans could not harm India, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the nations ultimate weapon against aggression. Speaking at an event marking the resumption of Amaravatis construction, Lokesh condemned Pakistans recent actions, particularly the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing it of making a grave mistake by targeting innocent lives. Pakistan cannot uproot even a blade of gr

VIJAYAWADA: Roads and Buildings, Investments, and Infrastructure Minister BC Janardhan Reddy announced a comprehensive plan to restore the States road network to its former glory. Under the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the State government has allocated Rs 400 crore through the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to develop 1,246 km of district major roads, undertaking 192 projects to enhance rural connectiv

VISAKHAPATNAM: A day after the tragic incident at the Simhachalam temple, where seven devotees lost their lives due to the collapse of a retaining wall during Chandanotsavam, contractor Lakshmana Rao has made serious revelations regarding the construction of the wall. I was pressured to build the wall, Rao, who was responsible for the walls construction, told the three-member inquiry committee during the investigation. The three-member committee, appointed by the State government, began its inve

VIJAYAWADA: Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav on Thursday called on State governments to scale up efforts to fully leverage opportunities in the AYUSH sector, which includes Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Speaking at a roundtable organised by the Ministry of AYUSH in Lonavala, the Minister stressed the growing demand for traditional healthcare systems, underscoring the sectors expansion since 2014. Satya Kumar Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadershi

VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, has issued a four-day weather warning for Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, predicting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several regions from Friday through Monday. According to the Meteorological Centre, thunderstorms are likely at isolated places across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), Rayalaseema, and the Union Territory of Yanam each day during the forecast period

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, presenting him with a symbolic pot of Amaravati soil as a reminder of his unfulfilled promises made during the foundation-laying ceremony of the State capital in 2015. In a strongly worded post on X, Sharmila questioned whether Modis visit on May 2 to initiate Amaravatis reconstruction would finally deliver on the decade-old commitment or merely repea

VIJAYAWADA: The stage is all set for relaunching the works of Amaravati Capital City by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. According to the itinerary, Modi will land at Gannavaram airport at 2.55 pm, and will be received by the State Ministers. From there, he will proceed to the helipad near the State Secretariat by 3.15 pm. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will welcome Modi at the helipad, and he will reach the meeting venue at 3.30 pm. Besides layi

NELLORE: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed the State governments commitment to industrial growth and job creation, with a vision to create one entrepreneur in every household. He virtually inaugurated 11 new MSME parks across the State, developed at a cost of Rs 216 crore. The parks are located in Anakapalli, Pileru, Rajanagaram, Badvel, Gannavaram, Panyam, Dhone, Atmakur, Darsi and Puttaparthi constituencies. Additionally, the Chief Minister inaugurated a Flatted Factory Complex

VIJAYAWADA: Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday welcomed the Centres decision to conduct a nationwide caste-based census, emphasising Andhra Pradeshs trailblazing role in this initiative. In a post on X, Jagan noted that AP had taken the lead by passing a resolution for a caste census in November 2021, and conducted the countrys first enumeration of Backward Classes in January 2024 through village and ward secretariats. The caste-based census will pave the way for targeted wel

KADAPA: Gold, once a cherished adornment for the common man, has transformed into a premium commodity, with 10 grams of 24-carat gold now priced close to Rs 1,00,000. This unprecedented surge, driven by global factors such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Lebanon tensions, a weakening US dollar, and political instability in Arab nations, has rendered gold jewellery unaffordable for many. In Proddatur, YSR Kadapa district, renowned as the Second Mumbai and City of Gold for its thriving g