Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launches Pithapuram Sankranti celebrations, calls for festival free of gambling and betting to preserve Godavari region's rich traditions. Pithapuram to become permanent cultural hub.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu calls for cooperation between Telugu states on Godavari and Krishna waters, stressing that surplus flows to the sea should be harnessed instead of sparking disputes.
A major gas blowout fire at ONGC's Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district has been fully doused after five days. No casualties reported; capping operations now underway for safe resumption.
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath credits coalition government's construction-friendly policies for strong revival in local real estate. Easy sand access and mega city plans boost sector confidence.
Tirumala temple saw a record 7.83 lakh devotees during the 10-day Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan from December 30 to January 8, up nearly one lakh from last year. TTD reports ₹41.14 crore in hundi collections and 93% devotee satisfaction.
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam to host mass Bhogi Pallu ritual for five-year-old children on January 14 and rangoli competitions for women on January 15 as part of vibrant Sankranti celebrations.
Kurnool Deputy Transport Commissioner S. Shantha Kumari warns private operators not to hike ticket prices amid festival rush. Strict action promised, plus mandatory safety rules for buses.
Avakai-Amaravati Festival launched in Vijayawada by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, celebrating Andhra's cuisine, cinema, culture, and literature along the Krishna River ahead of Sankranti. Three-day event features folk arts, food stalls, and performances.
SRM University-AP announces new institutes for AI, quantum computing, and clean energy at its Amaravati campus. Partnerships include Carnegie Mellon for AI and Andhra Pradesh government .
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh affirms TDP follows people-centric service and accountability, rejecting YSRCP-style intimidation and coercion. He urged ministers to counter opposition propaganda with values-driven governance.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court observed collusion between TTD officials, police, and the accused weakened the theft probe at Tirumala's Parakamani. It ordered departmental action and a modernised counting system.
