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.
Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that theft below ₹5,000 is non-cognizable under new laws, quashing a sand theft case due to improper police action.
Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra and APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao unveiled a statue of Telugu Desam Party founder NTR in Machilipatnam today, calling it a historic tribute to his enduring legacy.
YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy has called for the immediate restart of the stalled Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme, calling it vital for drought-hit areas in the region including Nellore and Prakasam districts.
Guntur's national SARAS Mela fuses Sankranti festivities like Bhogi bonfires and rangoli with stalls from women's self-help groups across states, boosting rural entrepreneurship and sales.
