Andhra Pradesh

NHAI set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh for laying 28.95 lane-km and 10,675 MT of bituminous concrete in 24 hours during Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway construction, boosting connectivity and exemplifying India’s infrastructure development under Bharatmala Phase-II

Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool offered prayers at the Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, where he was received by TTD officials and presented with silk clothes, prasadams and a deity portrait after darshan at the world’s richest Hindu shrine

Andhra Pradesh government approved investment proposals worth over Rs 19,000 crore at the 14th SIPB meeting chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, with projects across sectors expected to generate nearly 12,000 jobs in the State

ONGC senior management has taken operational control of the Mori-5 gas well blaze in Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh, finalising a blowout control plan. Fire intensity has reduced, with firefighters, SDRF and officials working to douse the inferno and minimise environmental impact

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

A six-year-old boy suffered critical burn injuries after receiving a severe electric shock while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in an overhead power line at Dakur village in Sangareddy district. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania Hospital

ONGC expert teams from Mumbai and Delhi are reaching Mori in Andhra Pradesh to tackle a massive gas well blaze. Officials said flame intensity has reduced, 600 villagers were evacuated, and authorities are assessing conditions before final firefighting operations begin

Hyderabad registered a commanding 10-wicket win over Goa in the BCCI Women's Under-15 one-day cricket championship second round at Vizianagaram. D Ananya and Shaik Aisha starred with the ball before Shanvi and Bhavishya Reddy sealed victory with unbeaten knocks

ONGC has mobilized crisis teams after a gas leak and fire at its Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh. No injuries reported. Cooling operations are ongoing, and well control measures are being prepared

A gas leak at an ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district triggered a massive fire, forcing evacuation of nearby villages as authorities and emergency teams worked to contain the blowout

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said he will soon address issues related to the Krishna River water dispute, following claims by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that Andhra Pradesh halted the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project under pressure.

The YSR Congress Party has accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of betraying Rayalaseema by halting the Lift Irrigation Project under pressure from Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. YSRCP leaders warned of mass agitation if the project is not revived, calling his actions a “death warrant” for the drought-prone region.

The Tirumala temple will remain closed to devotees for over 10 hours on March 3 due to a lunar eclipse. Darshan will resume at 8.30 p.m. after purification rituals, while several sevas have been cancelled, TTD said.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of historically betraying Telangana’s river water rights, alleging the Revanth Reddy government restored an unfair Krishna water-sharing formula and surrendered the State’s interests to Andhra Pradesh and the Centre.

Bhogapuram Airport near Visakhapatnam took a major step towards commercial operations with a successful validation flight by Air India. The GMR-led project is over 90% complete and is targeted to begin operations by June.

Andhra Pradesh has become India’s top investment destination in FY26, attracting over 25% of total proposed investments. Backed by reforms, infrastructure and policy clarity, the State is emerging as a key driver of India’s next industrial growth phase.

The Andhra Pradesh government rejected Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Project was halted at his request, saying the suspension occurred earlier due to lack of statutory approvals and NGT and Centre directives.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu denied Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Rayalaseema Lift Project was halted at his request. AP clarified the project was suspended due to lack of statutory approvals under the previous government, not political pressure

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, urging him to acknowledge the goodwill of Telangana people after receiving a grand welcome at Kondagattu temple. The remarks come in the backdrop of earlier controversial comments by Kalyan, which had triggered backlash from Congress leaders.

Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force detained Sudheer Reddy for allegedly consuming drugs at a gated community in Nanakramguda. He tested positive during screening and was later sent for de-addiction treatment under police monitoring

A drunk man climbed the 100-foot gopuram of Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati, triggering a three-hour security scare. Police and TTD officials safely brought him down, raising fresh concerns over temple security lapses.

Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has constituted a committee to examine and resolve water sharing and management issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Headed by the Central Water Commission chairman, the panel will submit its report within three months

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is set to construct a guest house and a hall at Kondagattu temple, with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laying the foundation stone.