A Kerala-inspired water sport is empowering rural youth in Kurnool, with 35 trainees winning medals at state and national levels despite the arid terrain.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has thrown his support behind the Centre's VB G-RAM-G scheme, which replaces MGNREGA and promises more jobs plus stronger village assets for Andhra Pradesh's rural poor.
A 59-year-old deputy mechanic from Vijayawada's Auto Nagar RTC depot has won more than 220 medals in running events through sheer determination and self-training. Pothumarthi Ramakrishna continues to inspire youth while planning even bigger goals after retirement.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan earns rare global honour with formal induction into ancient Japanese swordsmanship art Kenjutsu after 30+ years of dedicated training.
Police in Nellore placed key YSRCP leaders under house arrest on Saturday, blocking their planned visit to Somasila Reservoir amid rising political tensions over irrigation policies.
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu called the dairy sector the backbone of rural economy, stressing its impact on steady farmer incomes, women empowerment, and village jobs.
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.
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.
