Andhra Pradesh High Court voiced grave concern over 45 child deaths in tribal welfare hostels since 2016, slamming lapses in medical care and directing monthly health camps.
APCC chief Y.S. Sharmila announces Andhra Pradesh-wide protests against changes to MGNREGA, demanding full restoration of the original scheme that began in the state in 2006.
Fisherfolk in Perupalem village, West Godavari, report over 1,500 coconut trees and acres of casuarina plantations cleared since 2016 for roads, resorts, police facilities, and tourism projects. Recent work, including temporary tourist toilets, faces High Court scrutiny amid CRZ violations.
Police arrested a local man for smashing a century-old Shiva Lingam at Andhra Pradesh's historic Draksharamam temple in a personal dispute. Authorities quickly replaced it and boosted security.
Cybercrime in Vijayawada's NTR district fell 45% in 2025, part of a broader 22% dip in overall crime thanks to advanced tech like facial recognition and drones.
A fire gutted two AC coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Yelamanchili in Andhra Pradesh on December 29, killing one passenger while swift action saved over 150 others. The incident renews calls for better fire safety in Indian Railways' air-conditioned coaches.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs Vijayawada Municipal Corporation to immediately move destitute people sleeping on pavements to shelter homes and create separate facilities for women. The bench expressed surprise at the lack of night shelters for women in the city.
A century-old Shiva Lingam at Andhra Pradesh's revered Draksharamam Bhimeswara Temple was damaged late Monday night, sparking outrage among devotees; police have arrested a suspect based on CCTV evidence.
Thousands flocked to Tirumala on December 31 for sacred Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at Lord Venkateswara temple, part of a 10-day event drawing over 1.7 lakh token holders in the opening days.
Andhra Pradesh creates new Polavaram district with Rampachodavaram as headquarters, carving it from Alluri Sitarama Raju to bring governance closer to remote tribal areas and speed up development.
Hundreds flocked to the ancient Ahobilam Narasimha temple in Andhra Pradesh on Mukkoti Ekadasi, seeking blessings through special darshan as the sacred Vaikuntha gate opened.
