The Latest Breaking News from Andhra Pradesh

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has laid focus on making the ‘Swadeshi 4G’ network available for its customers soon, its Chief General Manager (Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle) M. Seshachalam has said. Addressing the media here on November 14 (Tuesday), he said that the Central government had given the mandate…

Govt. of AP issues new guidelines for Jagananna Vidya Deevena & Vasathi Deevena schemes to ensure student is primary beneficiary. Students & mother must open joint account, student as primary holder, no debit card, no deposit, no banking facility. Father can be secondary holder if mother passes away. Beneficiaries must…

Residents of south coastal Andhra Pradesh gear up to celebrate Deepavali with cracker shops opened at street corners and VRC grounds. Markets jampacked with people thronging textile shops and jewellery stores. Shops selling sweets and savouries attract huge crowds. Discounts offered on electronics. SPs conduct surprise visits to cracker shops…

Governor Abdul Nazeer condoles the death of actor Chandra Mohan, who, he said, was a versatile actor, having acted in 932 films. He won several awards, including a Filmfare and two Nandi Awards.

South Central Railway’s first ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train starting from Andhra Pradesh (AP) connecting seven jyotirlingas and the Statue of Unity in western and northern India will begin its journey on November 18.

The State Government will conduct a round table conference on the first caste-based census of Andhra Pradesh in Rajamahendravaram City on November 17.

ICMR-NIN study finds alarming obesity rates in Hyderabad & Telugu States; 47.7% urban adults in Telangana & 46.7% rural adults in AP obese. Over 11% urban & 6% rural adults suffer from hypertension; 5% in both regions have diabetes. Adults aged 40-59 & those engaged in clerical/skilled/semi-skilled occupations have higher…

Leather puppetry, an ancient art form, is on the brink of extinction in Madhavapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, due to a change in religious profile of the puppeteers. Only 60 performers remain, with 50% of the 300 families having adopted another faith. The performers recite Hindu mythological stories, making it difficult for…

Bengaluru police solved mystery of Alima's death, arresting her husband Rajasekhar for murder. They had come to city from Andhra Pradesh & were working as construction workers. Alima had questioned Rajasekhar's relationship with another woman, leading to a fight & her death. Post-mortem report confirmed murder & Rajasekhar is in…