ASR District's Chintapalle records 5°C, coldest day of winter
Chintapalle in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district shivers at 5°C, 4 degrees below normal. Dense fog disrupts traffic, with colder days predicted for Sankranti. Read the full weather report.
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Naidu Seeks Central Funds for G-RAM-G, Cites Funding Burden
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Pawan Kalyan Directs War Footing for AP's Green Cover Plan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
ONGC Gas Leak in Konaseema Remains Uncontrolled
A major gas leak at an ONGC site in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema continues unabated. While flames have reduced slightly, emergency crews are battling the situation. Latest updates here.
Waqf Board's First International School in AP Launched in Nellore
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
14 Arrested, 5 Kg Ganja Seized in Guntur District Police Raid
Pedakakani police arrested 14 individuals for cannabis sale and consumption, seizing nearly 5 kg of ganja. SP Vakul Jindal details the operation and ongoing investigation.
2 Kg Ganja Seized, Driver Arrested in Trichy
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
Fog, Rising Night Temps Disrupt Life in Coastal Andhra
Minimum temperatures rise in Andhra Pradesh as dense morning fog blankets coastal areas and tribal pockets, disrupting daily life and transport. IMD forecasts continued foggy conditions.
Andhra's 53-Day Anti-Drug Yatra Ends, Rs 9.13 Cr Assets Seized
A 1,300-km anti-drug cycle yatra concludes in Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu vows a drug-free state, as police report massive cannabis destruction and asset seizures.
Srikakulam NDPS Cases Jump 160%, 288 Arrested in 2025
Srikakulam district sees a massive spike in NDPS Act cases and arrests, driven by illegal cannabis flow from Odisha. Police seize 1,770 kg ganja, arrest 288. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Airport Seizes Rs 8 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis
Customs at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport seized 7.7kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis from a Bangkok passenger. Valued at Rs 8 crore, the bust was based on DRI intelligence. Read the full story.
90kg ganja seized in Srikakulam, one arrested
Srikakulam police intercept car from Odisha, seize 90kg of dry cannabis, arrest one. Investigation ongoing to nab another suspect. Get the latest updates.
Rs 3.8 Crore Gold Dust Seized at Mumbai Airport
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Rs 17.5 Crore Cannabis Seized, 2 Farmers Arrested in Gujarat
In a major drug bust, Gujarat police seized cannabis worth over Rs 17.5 crore from two farms in Surendranagar district within 12 hours. Two farmers were arrested under the NDPS Act. Read the full story.
AP's 2025 Education Reforms: Mega DSC, Digital Leap & Record PTM
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
Andhra man desecrates Shiva Lingam over land dispute
A man in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district vandalized a Shiva Lingam due to a long-standing dispute with temple staff over an irrigation canal. Police confirm no political links. Read the full report.
ASR District Crime Falls 34%, Maoist Cadre Neutralized
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
AP Crime Falls 6.17% in 2025; Key Stats Revealed
Andhra Pradesh sees a 6.17% decline in overall crime in 2025. Rioting plunges 54%, cyber fraud losses drop 16%, and conviction rates rise. Explore the full data breakdown here.
8 Arrested for Smuggling Andhra Cannabis to Sri Lanka
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a software engineer, for smuggling high-grade Sheelavathi cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Details inside.
Customs Seize Rs 4 Crore Hybrid Ganja at Kochi Airport
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Software engineer among 8 held in Andhra cannabis smuggling racket
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a woman software engineer, for smuggling high-grade cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Read the full investigation details.
Indore man arrested for cannabis trafficking, Rs 60k seized
Indore Crime Branch arrested a daily wage labourer with 2.30 kg of cannabis. The narcotics, valued at Rs 60,000, were seized during a surveillance drive. Read more on the police crackdown.
Rs 3.11 Crore Cannabis Seized at Surat Airport from Bangkok Passenger
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
BCY Chief Slams AP Govt Over Law & Order, Drugs, Political Interference
BCY Party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav alleges complete collapse of law & order in Andhra Pradesh, crimes against women daily. Demands CBI probe into drug mafia, claims minister wields unconstitutional power over police.
Neemuch Police Bust Major Cannabis Farm, Seize 10,000 Plants
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Surat Airport Seizes Rs 6.18 Cr Hydroponic Weed
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
Trump's Cannabis Move Reshapes US Marijuana Industry
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
Ex-CBI Chief Alleges Forced Circumcision in Andhra
Former CBI head alleges non-Muslim boys in Andhra Pradesh underwent circumcision to push a communal agenda. He demands a review of medical records from the past decade.
7kg Ganja Seized at Ongole Station, 5 from Bihar, Jharkhand Held
Prakasam district police seized 7kg of ganja in a major drug bust at Ongole railway station and on Alappuzha Express. Five persons from Jharkhand and Bihar detained. Public urged to report drug crimes via toll-free numbers.
5 Arrested in Srikakulam for Possessing Illegal Firearm
Srikakulam police arrested five men with a country-made pistol. The accused were nabbed during a handover at an under-construction house. Details inside.
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