Guntur district police nabbed 14 people and seized nearly 5 kg of ganja in a swift raid, signalling intensified crackdown on narcotics in Andhra Pradesh.
National-level SARAS fair kicks off January 6 in Guntur, showcasing rural handicrafts from across India with 300 stalls and a chilli mascot highlighting local pride. Free entry draws crowds to support women artisans.
YSRCP leaders slammed Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly halting the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project, calling it a betrayal of the drought-hit region sparked by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's claims.
Amaravati Press Club kicked off early Sankranti celebrations with rural Telugu traditions brought to life in Vijayawada. Families across generations joined in cultural performances and games, blending heritage with community spirit ahead of the harvest festival.
As Sankranti approaches, Andhra Pradesh's Godavari districts buzz with preparations for traditional rooster fights, where prized birds undergo months of specialized training and conditioning.
Recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and related developments show negligible risk to India's oil supplies, with Venezuelan crude making up just 0.3% of India's imports through late 2025.
Amaravati, January 05, 2026: Transport officials in Vijayawada warned two-wheeler riders against skipping helmets, stressing it saves lives amid a month-long safety push. Violations now risk fines, license suspension, or cancellation.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar commended Andhra Pradesh for topping the country in implementing the Energy Conservation Building Code and advancing multiple sustainability programs.
HPCL's new Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakh Refinery boosts India's energy security with advanced tech converting residue to high-value fuels. CM Chandrababu Naidu calls it a key milestone for Andhra Pradesh.
A software engineer and his wife from Palakol, Andhra Pradesh, died in a Washington, D.C. car accident just days after visiting home. Their two children were injured but are receiving treatment.
SEIL Energy India, a major power producer based in Nellore, launched a new office in Vijayawada to boost operations and better serve Andhra Pradesh's rising energy demand.
