Tag: Andhra Pradesh

Police enhance night vigil across Sri Sathya Sai district to boost security

July 19, 2026 admin

The police carried out visible policing, night beat patrols, and vehicle checks from Saturday night till the early hours of Sunday across Sri Sathya Sai district. Speaking to the media here on Sunday, Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar said that the operation focused on crime-prone areas, major junctions, and other sensitive locations, where…

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Man arrested in theft case dies in ‘police custody’ in Nellore district

July 15, 2026 admin

The family members of the man who died in police custody addressing the media in the presence of former Minister and YSRCP district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy at Gudur Government Hospital on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT A man arrested in a theft case on July 8, 2026, reportedly died while in police custody in…

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SEIL Energy named among India’s best workplaces in energy sector

July 9, 2026 admin

Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy India Limited announced on Thursday that it has been recognised as one of India’s best workplaces in the Energy, Oil and Gas sector by Great Place To Work, India. The recognition places SEIL Energy among the top eight organisations in the Energy, Oil and Gas sector to receive this…

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Search on a ‘war footing’ for six missing fishermen, says Vizag MP

July 6, 2026 admin

M. Sribharat | Photo Credit: File Photo Visakhapatnam Member of Parliament M. Sribharat on Monday said that the Centre and the State government are working on a “war footing” to trace the six fishermen who remain missing following their boat mishap off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The MP’s assurance comes amidst mounting pressure as search…

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In Visakhapatnam Central Jail, learning skills for life away from crime

July 3, 2026 admin

Young men in crisp blue uniforms file quietly into a book-lined classroom, each carrying a stack of textbooks. In a room adorned with motivational slogans about discipline, hard work, and success, they settle into neat rows, waiting for the day’s lesson to begin. Moments later, trainer D. Venkata Sai walks in with a book tucked…

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SVU develops healthier ‘fruit pops’ alternative to address chocolate cravings

June 30, 2026 admin

Food scientist Sangati Chenna Kesava Reddy displaying a ‘fruit pop’ and a dye used to make it. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT Those who are prone to ‘chocoholism’ now have a healthier alternative — ‘fruit pops’. The patent application filed by Sri Venkateswara University’s (SVU) Intellectual Property Cell for the unique fruit pops has been received…

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Shrimp farmers shift to local sales amid price drops, export disruptions

June 27, 2026 admin

A woman, K. Kondalamma, displays tiger shrimp being sold by the roadside on the outskirts of Vijayawada on Saturday. Tiger shrimp, which normally fetch strong demand in overseas markets, are now being sold directly to consumers. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO With the shrimp prices falling in the market due to the impact of US-Israel-Iran…

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Tirupati police detain intruder for threatening staff, students

June 25, 2026 admin

An intruder who allegedly entered a private school and threatened the staff and students was arrested by the Alipiri police in Tirupati on Thursday. The incident happened at Sri Vijetha school in the city’s Akkarampalli locality, where a person identified as Chinnam Srinivas (54), who hails from Badvel town in Kadapa district and currently resides…

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State aims at 32% growth in mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra

June 24, 2026 admin

Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra. File photo: Special Arrangement The launch of the Jonnagiri gold mining project marked a historic moment for Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s most significant mining ventures, said Minister for Mines Kollu Ravindra on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural of the project at the Geomysore Services (India) Private Limited’s gold mining…

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Srisailam temple launches drive to plant 5,000 saplings for conservation

June 20, 2026 admin

The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple management has decided to plant 5,000 saplings in Srisailam during this monsoon season as part of environmental conservation measures. A plantation drive was conducted on Saturday near the Zilla Parishad High School in Srisailam, which saw the participation Board of Trustees chairman Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu, executive officer M. Srinivasa…

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