Tag: Andhra Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a new 108.134-kilometre-long Badvel-Nellore Corridor in Andhra Pradesh, with an estimated cost of ₹3,653.10 crore. This major infrastructure project is set to enhance connectivity and boost economic activity in the region.

Unseasonal torrential rains coupled with thunderstorms and high winds have wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh, claiming 10 lives and causing significant damage to agriculture and horticulture, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was informed during a high-level review meeting on Monday.

Mahesh Yalagala, the visionary founder and CEO of Dark Events, has been honored with the prestigious ET Industry Achievers Award 2024–25 by The Times of India in the category of “Young Entrepreneur in Event Management for Andhra Pradesh

A shocking and gruesome incident unfolded in Yendagandi village, located in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, when a woman discovered an unidentified man's body inside a parcel she received on Thursday night. The parcel, which was supposed to contain electrical appliances as per an earlier promise, also contained a ransom letter demanding ₹1.30 crore from the woman.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Bay of Bengal as it predicts the formation of a low-pressure area in the southeastern part of the Bay, set to develop around November 23. This system, triggered by a cyclonic circulation near Sumatra and the adjoining South Andaman Sea, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential cyclonic weather to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

In a tragic turn of events, a young man attending a wedding in Penumada village, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, collapsed and died after suffering a cardiac arrest while greeting the bride and groom. The deceased, identified as Vamsi, was an employee of Amazon based in Bengaluru. He had traveled to Kurnool to attend the wedding of a close friend.

The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated a sweeping crackdown on social media activity targeting political figures, with a focus on posts allegedly designed to incite conflict. In the latest action, authorities have filed 100 cases, arrested 39 individuals, and issued 67 notices regarding online content that could escalate tensions between different groups.

The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for their alleged involvement in the wrongful arrest and harassment of Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Jethwani. The suspended officers include former Intelligence Chief P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu (Director General rank), former Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kranti Rana Tata (Inspector General rank), and former Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gunni (Superintendent rank).

An engineering college in Andhra Pradesh has become the epicenter of controversy after students discovered a hidden camera in the women’s toilet, leading to widespread protests and calls for justice.

In a shocking incident at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, a junior woman doctor was brutally attacked by a patient, raising serious concerns about the safety of healthcare workers on duty. The incident, captured on CCTV, has intensified calls for enhanced security measures in hospitals nationwide, especially in the wake of recent tragedies involving medical professionals.

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has officially taken charge as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant transition in his political career. Kalyan, who represents the Pithapuram assembly constituency, was appointed to handle crucial portfolios including panchayat raj and rural development, rural water supply, environment and forests, and science and technology.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a stern stance on the post-poll violence that erupted in Andhra Pradesh following the recent elections. On May 16, the ECI summoned the state's chief secretary, K S Jawahar Reddy, and director general of police (DGP), Harish Kumar Gupta, to New Delhi for a detailed explanation regarding the failure to contain the violence and the steps being taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

In a disturbing incident that has captured widespread attention, an MLA from the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh, A Sivakumar, was caught on camera slapping a voter at a polling booth in Guntur district. The video of the altercation has since gone viral, drawing strong condemnation on social media

Tensions flare as Andhra Pradesh releases Nagarjuna Sagar Dam waters, triggering a clash with Telangana. Centre intervenes, urging adherence to previous water release agreements to prevent disruption, while security forces monitor the situation to avert further conflicts.