Vijayawada's iconic Kanaka Durga temple launches 10-day Vasantha Navaratri on March 19, 2026, syncing Ugadi festivities with floral rituals, processions, and special darshan. Devotees gear up for vibrant celebrations through March 28.
Health experts in Tirupati highlighted routine screening as vital to catch cancer early and prevent progression, spotlighting state efforts in rural camps for women.
Chittoor district police intensified efforts against illegal sand mining, seizing two lorries and arresting one driver on Saturday night near Gudipala. Sand was headed clandestinely to Tamil Nadu markets.
CPI protested in Chittoor over LPG shortages and price hikes, demanding reliable supply to small hotels, tea stalls and tiffin centres hit hard by non-availability.
Srisailam temple prepares elaborate arrangements for Ugadi festivities from March 16 to 19, expecting large crowds of devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Special rituals and alankarams highlight the Telugu New Year celebrations at the sacred Jyotirlinga site.
BJP Andhra Pradesh president P.V.N. Madhav claims opposition parties aim to derail the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for political gains. The transparent voter list update, practiced since 2002, will soon begin in the state.
Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy inspected ongoing development works in Banaganapalle on Sunday, pushing for faster completion of infrastructure like stream walls, walking tracks, and minority facilities.
TDP legislators from Nellore district vow to set aside rivalries and collaborate for infrastructure-led progress in SPSR Nellore, marking a post-election focus on development.
Experts at a Vijayawada summit praised Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu's bold vision for the Quantum Valley project in Amaravati, calling it a path to global leadership in quantum tech.
Amaravati ramps up real-time oversight and enforcement as ministers warn of strict penalties against LPG diversion and hoarding amid national supply pressures.
Andhra Pradesh resolved 2,95,182 cases both pending and pre-litigation during the first National Lok Adalat of 2026, awarding over ₹87 crore in total compensation.
