Telangana government urges Nitin Gadkari for toll-free travel on Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH from Jan 9-18 to ease festival rush. State offers to pay nominal fee. Read about the traffic plan.
Andhra's Energy Minister clarifies the 15-minute power outage at Kanaka Durga Temple was due to official coordination failure, not technical issues. A review meeting is scheduled for Jan 6-7.
NTR Police Commissionerate reports a significant 21.66% decline in overall crimes for 2025. Key improvements seen in property offences, crimes against women, and road safety. Read the full annual crime review analysis.
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
Prakasam district police crack horrific gang rape and murder case of a 14-year-old girl after months of investigation. Three accused arrested, confess to June 2024 crime. Read the full details.
Surya Charishma Tamiri, a 19-year-old from Vijayawada with no formal academy training, shocks top seeds to claim the women's Senior National badminton title. Read her incredible journey.
Today's gold rates vary across major Indian cities, with Chennai recording the highest price for 24K gold. Get the latest per-gram rates for 22K and 18K gold in your city.
Krishna district collector D K Balaji flags off 8 e-autos and 171 pushcarts for door-to-door waste collection, urging public to segregate wet and dry waste. Learn how this initiative aims for a Swachha Andhra.
Andhra Pradesh cabinet greenlights a massive ₹7,387.70 crore NABARD loan for Amaravati, a Quantum Computing Centre, and key infrastructure works. Read about all major decisions.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation launches major greening initiative, planting 550 bougainvillea saplings and targeting 10,000 trees to reduce pollution and enhance city beauty. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to shift destitutes to shelters, seeks affidavit on steps taken. Shocked by lack of women's shelter in Vijayawada.
Andhra Pradesh government forms a special task force with 24 experts to prevent outbreaks of dengue, malaria, TB and other communicable diseases. Read the full strategic plan.
Surya Charishma Tamiri, 19, clinched the women's singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada, defeating 14-year-old Tanvi Patri. Read about this future-defining clash.
Vijayawada food safety officials issue a strict warning for New Year 2026 celebrations. Learn how to avoid food poisoning from cakes and sweets. Report unsafe products now!
Local star Surya Charishma Tamiri reaches the women's singles final at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships. She will battle 14-year-old sensation Tanvi Patri for the title. Read the full match report.
South Central Railway plans a 160 kmph track upgrade on the Golden Diagonal, cutting Hyderabad-Vijayawada travel to under 3 hours. A first for South India, the project awaits central approval.
Vijayawada's chronic traffic congestion may finally see relief in 2026 with the completion of the Rs 2,700 crore West Bypass. Learn how this 48-km project will transform commuting.
Unchecked stubble burning in Andhra Pradesh's farmlands is creating a severe air pollution threat for Amaravati and Vijayawada, with PM2.5 levels reaching 140. Experts warn of a potential 'Delhi-like' crisis if immediate action is not taken.
A power cut at Vijayawada's Kanakadurga temple due to a billing disagreement disrupted services. The dispute involves a solar power agreement. Read the full story.
Amaravati's real estate sees a strong 2025 revival. Driven by ORR approval & Phase 2 land pooling, land prices surge 35%. Explore the boom, affordability concerns, and 2026 outlook.
KIMS Hospitals clarifies it did not bid for Adoni Medical College PPP project, attributing confusion to APMSIDC's misidentification. Read the full story for details.
Surya Charishma Tamiri and Shruti Mundada stun top seeds to reach women's singles semis. Kiran George advances in men's draw. Follow the thrilling action from Vijayawada.
The decades-old demand to create a Greater Vijayawada by merging 75 surrounding villages is back. Residents cite stark development gaps in water, roads, and sanitation. MPs and MLAs have appealed to CM Naidu.
Praja Arogya Vedika identifies 20 cases of genetic blood disorders in A Konduru mandal. Free testing camp announced. Read about the health crisis and official response.
NTR district administration launches 'Andhra Taxi' app for affordable transport & tourism packages. Features SOS, QR booking, and curated tours. Explore Vijayawada seamlessly!
Andhra Pradesh government initiates a door-to-door Unified Family Survey (UFS) to update household records, ensuring timely welfare scheme delivery and efficient governance. Citizens urged to cooperate.
Vijayawada's Akali Rajyam restaurant faces a case and improvement notice after oil reuse exceeded limits and a viral rodent video surfaced. Officials demand immediate cleanup.
Gold prices vary across Indian cities today, with Chennai leading at ₹13,931 per gram for 24K. Check the latest 22K and 18K gold rates in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and more. Stay updated on your investment.
Vijayawada police uncover an inter-city MDMA drug network from Bengaluru. An accused dramatically escapes custody. Details on the bust and ongoing manhunt inside.
A YSRCP activist in Palnadu died by suicide, alleging 2 years of harassment by local leaders in a viral video. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.