Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are aligning plans for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams, expecting over 10 crore devotees for holy dips along the river from June 26 to July 7.
A modern interpretation centre at Vizag's ancient Thotlakonda Buddhist site opens March 1. It showcases key artefacts and excavation photos to help visitors grasp the 2nd-century BCE monastic heritage.
Five people, including children and elderly, died after consuming adulterated milk from a local vendor in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh. Fifteen others remain critical with acute renal failure as authorities probe the contamination.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed tough measures after a diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam from contaminated water and adulterated milk deaths in Rajamahendravaram.
In Parvathipuram-Manyam district, over 100 Intermediate students risk their lives crossing the Nagavali river on foot to reach exam centers due to the stalled Purnapadu-Labesu bridge project.
Andhra Pradesh Police launched Operation Chinnari Thalli to prevent sexual offences against children. The statewide drive focuses on strict enforcement, awareness, and faster justice for minors.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a comprehensive blueprint soon to finish long-delayed irrigation works, aiming for water to every acre and stronger security statewide.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's claim that he halted Rayalaseema lift irrigation projects triggered protests and adjournment in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. Opposition demanded answers on stalled works amid water-sharing tensions.
Andhra Pradesh's assembly has amended the Assigned Lands Act to allow leasing of assigned lands to clean energy firms, unlocking renewable projects and jobs for youth.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu called on young students to step into politics beyond just education and jobs, aiming to serve society better.
Andhra Pradesh's Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar announced that recruitment for power sector staff will begin shortly to fix shortages and ensure reliable electricity statewide.
Chittoor police engaged nearly 1,000 students in an awareness drive on safety and social issues under the Dhairya Sparsha initiative. The event built trust between youth and law enforcement while tackling drugs, road risks, and child marriage.
