Amaravati police rerouted vehicles on key national highways Saturday to curb heavy congestion from Sankranti return travel toward Hyderabad and Chennai. Queues built at toll plazas and stretches near Vijayawada amid the festive rush.
A 38-year-old man in Annamayya district killed a snake after it bit him, then carried its body to hospital for identification. Doctors confirmed it was non-venomous.
TDP MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu walked 10-15 km through hillocks, streams, and orchards in Srikakulam district to reunite with old classmates at his former school, reliving his student days from the 1980s.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu declared Kakinada the Green Hydrogen Valley of India during the groundbreaking for a major green ammonia project. The ₹15,600-crore facility aims to produce and export clean fuel to Europe starting mid-2027.
Andhra Pradesh's Food Safety Department ramps up checks on cotton candy amid concerns over banned dyes and poor hygiene. Sampling starts next week in key cities like Vijayawada and Guntur.
TDP figures including Minister Ponguru Narayana condoled the loss of party leader Md. Zakir Shareef, killed in a road crash near Medarametla. Final rites held in Nellore drew calls to honour his legacy.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will launch a dedicated helpline to collect devotee input on marriage halls. The move aims to fix issues like maintenance and amenities across Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
2018-batch IAS officer Kathawate Mayur Ashok assumed charge as Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner on January 17, 2026, stressing tax collection and urban growth.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says targeted reforms will transform the state into a knowledge hub, driving inclusive growth toward the Swarna Andhra vision by 2047.
The Union Health Ministry has advised Andhra Pradesh to adopt public-private partnerships (PPP) in nuclear medicine, radiology, cancer care, and more to bridge service gaps and improve access, especially in rural areas.
Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Baala Veeranjaneya Swamy distributed ₹50 lakh in Chief Minister’s Relief Fund cheques to 68 people from Kondapi facing medical emergencies.
