Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh will start grain procurement operations on November 3, targeting 51 lakh tonnes for the 2025-26 Kharif season. Over 5,000 centres have been set up statewide, with payments assured within 48 hours, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said.

ISRO will launch its 4,410 kg communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be lifted from Indian soil, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The ‘Bahubali’ launcher will place the satellite in geosynchronous transfer orbit to enhance communication services.

Ten people, mostly women, died and several were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Officials said the tragedy occurred when a railing collapsed amid heavy rush on an auspicious day

At least seven devotees were killed and two injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and directed officials to oversee relief operations and medical aid.

A Chittoor court sentenced five men to death for the 2015 murders of then Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband Katari Mohan. The couple was brutally killed inside the municipal office over personal and political disputes, shocking Andhra Pradesh

The Indian community in Jeddah, led by Telugu organisations, celebrated Diwali under the theme ‘Noor-e-Diwali’ at the Indian Consulate. Prominent Saudis and diplomats attended the event featuring cultural performances, music, and traditional rituals symbolising unity and Indian heritage

AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Cyclone Montha caused losses of Rs 5,265 crore across multiple sectors, with agriculture, fisheries and road infrastructure hardest hit. He said a detailed report will be submitted to the Centre for assistance

Andhra Pradesh Police suspect a third vehicle may have been involved in the bus fire accident at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district that killed 19 passengers. Investigators found skid marks suggesting another vehicle could have hit the motorbike earlier

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 energy department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power interruptions and restore damaged infrastructure. He assured that complete power restoration would be achieved by Thursday despite heavy rains and challenging condition

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said over 11,000 electricity department employees were deployed during Cyclone Montha to prevent power disruptions. He assured full restoration by Thursday and praised staff for maintaining essential services despite severe weather.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said two people died due to Cyclone Montha but noted that timely precautions reduced damage. He directed officials to speed up relief and restoration, toured affected districts, and praised rescue teams for quick action

Cyclone ‘Montha’ made landfall on the Andhra coast near Narsapur, bringing heavy rains and winds up to 105 kmph. Power outages, flooding, and crop damage were reported as Chief Minister Naidu directed officials to intensify relief and restoration efforts.

Cyclonic storm Montha made landfall along the Andhra coast, battering coastal regions with winds up to 110 kmph. The cyclone disrupted transport, damaged crops across 38,000 hectares, and brought heavy rains to Odisha’s southern districts

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

Flight and train operations across Andhra Pradesh were severely disrupted by Cyclone Montha on Tuesday. All 32 flights from Visakhapatnam Airport and several services from Vijayawada and Tirupati were cancelled, while 120 trains were suspended across the South Central Railway zone

Twenty passengers sustained minor injuries after two APSRTC buses collided head-on while negotiating a turn in Punganur mandal of Chittoor district on Tuesday morning. Police said 48 passengers were on board and those injured were shifted to a government hospital.

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday night, bringing winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rain across Andhra’s coast. Over 1,400 villages may be affected as authorities activate relief measures.

Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Tiruvallur schools will remain closed, with civic authorities on high alert to manage flooding and safety precautions.

Cyclone Montha is set to intensify into a severe storm and make landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday night. Authorities have declared holidays in coastal districts, deployed NDRF teams, and opened control rooms as Andhra braces for heavy rains and strong winds.

Sai Sravan's inning of 125 helps Andhra reach 281/4 against Saurashtra in Col CK Nayudu Trophy cricket championship

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