High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Bapatla district police arrested three serial bike thieves and recovered 37 stolen two-wheelers worth Rs 21.2 lakh in a major crackdown. SP urges public to install safety locks and GPS devices.
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
Penumatsa Shyam Kumar transforms his Vijayawada terrace into a seed bank for 40+ indigenous crops. Discover his 15-year journey to save rare bottle gourd varieties from extinction.
Indian Railways deploys extra coaches on multiple routes from Lucknow, Ayodhya & Varanasi to Delhi & Mumbai to handle passenger overflow caused by IndiGo disruptions. Details inside.
Telangana's commercial taxes department plans to create three new divisions in Shamshabad, Sangareddy, and Jubilee Hills/Gachibowli to decentralize administration and strengthen tax collection. Read more.
A 25-year-old woman died and her infant son vanished after falling into a Palnadu canal. The family alleges murder by her husband. Police investigation is ongoing.
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
Andhra Pradesh High Court demands state government clarify rules on spouse quota in employee transfers, citing alleged misuse by union leaders. Hearing set for January.
Eastern Railway announces dedicated tracks & green channel for 200 suburban trains to improve punctuality. Plans for AC services expansion in Howrah division revealed. Read more.
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
A 23-year-old woman from Vijayawada was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Eluru. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act. Read the full details.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka raises critical railway demands for South Odisha in Lok Sabha, highlighting delayed Rayagada division & need for better connectivity. Read more.
SIT probe reveals Mumbai bullion operators laundered kickbacks for Andhra distilleries via shell firms. Rs 77.55 crore traced, gold used for easy transport. Key accused arrested.
A 15-year-old student in Krishna district died by suicide after neighbours publicly accused him of theft. Police investigate the tragic incident that left a village in shock. Read the full story.
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.
APSRTC union urges govt to restore free medicines for retired employees, citing hardship after merger. They demand a return to the pre-merger medical scheme benefits. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
The 10th Salakatla Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy & Goddess Bhoodevi commenced in Krishna district. The week-long festival features Vedic rituals, processions, and seeks divine blessings for prosperity.
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Vijayawada MP urges Aviation Minister to replace ATR planes with larger aircraft on the Vijayawada-Hyderabad route to combat exorbitant fares and luggage delays. Read more.
Central Railway's ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment in Nagpur is progressing swiftly. Key structures, including the East Side building and staff towers, are nearing completion, promising enhanced passenger amenities and smoother operations.
Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga Temple gears up for a historic Bhavani Deeksha Viramana from Dec 11-15, expecting nearly 7 lakh pilgrims. Discover the massive arrangements for rituals, prasadam, and security.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announces a dramatic fall in HIV positivity rate. The state is pushing for an AIDS-free future by 2030 with free ART and pensions for patients.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.