Andhra Pradesh

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YSRCP has blamed fake liquor from an illegal alcohol shop for the Kurnool bus fire that killed 20 people. The opposition alleges government negligence, demands Rs 1 crore compensation per family, and calls for criminal action against the Excise Minister

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the two men involved in the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident that killed 19 were drunk. Their crashed two-wheeler was run over by the bus, triggering a fire from the fuel tank. One rider died, the other fled before being traced

Andhra Pradesh has finalised a pre-Cyclone Montha action plan covering PDS stock positioning, fuel readiness, paddy procurement, and relief supplies for cyclone shelters. Tarpaulins, sandbags, and other essentials are ready to protect crops and support post-cyclone distribution.

Two bus fires in nine days—Kurnool and Jaisalmer —claimed over 40 lives, highlighting serious safety gaps in sleeper and luxury coaches. Experts cite poor design, flammable interiors, faulty electrical systems, and lax regulatory enforcement as major causes

Police said the Kurnool bus fire was preceded by a separate two-wheeler accident in which the rider, Siva Shankar, died instantly after skidding on a wet road. The bus later ran over the fallen bike, leading to the deadly crash

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested Miriyala Lakshmaiah, driver of the Kurnool bus that caught fire, claiming 20 lives. He allegedly held a fake license. Meanwhile, a video of the biker involved in the collision, appearing inebriated, is going viral.

DNA profiling of 19 victims of the Kurnool bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh is expected to be completed by October 27. Most bodies were charred beyond recognition, and identification relies on matching DNA with relatives’ samples.

Police have registered a case against two bus drivers for negligence and overspeeding in the Kurnool bus fire that claimed 20 lives. The Bengaluru-bound private bus caught fire after hitting a two-wheeler, dragging it nearly 200 metres.

A 50-year-old farmer, narrowly escaped the Kurnool bus inferno that killed 19 passengers. Returning to Bengaluru after Diwali celebrations, Reddy recalled waking up around 2.30 am to thick smoke and chaos as passengers screamed and tried to escape.

A devastating bus fire in Kurnool district claimed 19 lives, including young IT professionals from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, as well as entire families returning from Diwali celebrations. Among the victims were three techies working in Bengaluru and four members of a family from Nellore district.

Public outrage surged after a deadly private bus fire in Kurnool claimed nearly 20 lives. Social media users blamed the bus operator for negligence, called for stricter safety regulations, and demanded a high-level probe into transport safety failures.

The Telangana government announced Rs 5 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for each injured in the Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus fire in Kurnool district. Twenty people died, and 23 passengers survived the accident, officials said.

Thirteen passengers from Telangana were on board the bus that met with a tragic accident in Kurnool early Friday. Seven injured, including residents from Hyderabad and nearby districts, are receiving treatment. Status of six passengers remains unconfirmed. Helpline numbers available.

A Vemuri Kaveri Travels sleeper bus caught fire near Kurnool, killing 19 passengers. Preliminary reports cite collision with a motorbike and multiple safety violations. Survivors recount frantic escapes as authorities launch investigations into negligence

Telangana government sets up helplines following Kurnool bus tragedy. KCR and K T Rama Rao express condolences

The bus on its way to Bengaluru from Hyderabad hit a motorcycle and fire engulfed immediately. There were about 40 passengers in the bus. More details are awaited.

The Andhra Pradesh CM met UAE oil and industrial leaders, highlighting investment opportunities in petrochemicals, oil, LNG, green energy, and technology sectors. He invited them to the CII Partnership Summit in Vizag and proposed technical cooperation

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused N Chandrababu Naidu of taking credit for Hyderabad’s IT growth and the Visakhapatnam Google-Adani Data Centre. He emphasised that these achievements were initiated by YSRCP and YSR, not Naidu, and highlighted the ecosystem built around these projects

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews heavy rainfall situation from Dubai, directing NDRF and SDRF deployment, coordinated action among departments, and evacuation of low-lying areas. IMD issues red alert, flash floods likely, and fishermen advised to avoid venturing into the sea.

Andhra Pradesh will establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence University, Minister Nara Lokesh announced during his Australia visit. The state is also introducing AI curriculum from high school and setting up AI and Robotics Labs in government schools to boost tech education.

A 62-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kakinada district died after jumping into a pond while in police custody. The accused escaped under the pretext of using the washroom while being taken to court.