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Vigorous northeast monsoon spurs tobacco cultivation in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Farmers in Ongole/Nellore, AP, have taken up tobacco cultivation due to timely monsoon & remunerative prices. 11,000 hectares have been planted so far, with 2,500 added daily. Prices of seedlings & barns have risen, & the CTRI suggests early rabi season planting. Wet spell predicted for two weeks.

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Time for officials to act on duplicate entries in electoral rolls: Nellore MLA

MLA Anil Kumar urges the EC to remove duplicate entries of his name in electoral rolls. Opposition parties are raking up a controversy, he says and asserts that he is not a person to cast bogus votes. Jagan Mohan Reddy govt. enjoys the support of all sections of people.

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TSRTC to operate special bus from Vemulawada to Arunachala Hill in Tamil Nadu on November 25

TSRTC will operate a special bus from Vemulawada to Arunachala Hill on Nov. 25 for Karthika Pournami. The bus will cover Kanipakam and Nellore temples and the Alampur Jogulamba temple. Fare per person is ₹4,500. Reservation available on TSRTC website.

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Andhra Pradesh: Statue of former Minister Mekapatti Goutham Reddy unveiled at Nellore

Mekapatti Goutham Reddy's 52nd birth anniversary marked by unveiling of large statue in Nellore. Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy praised Goutham Reddy's contributions to district's all-round development. Sangam Barrage, named after him, remembered by farmers. MLAs, father & brother paid floral tributes to him for striving for district's industrialisation.

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Samajika Sadhikara Yatra evokes encouraging response in ASR, Eluru and Nellore districts

YSRCP's Samajika Sadhikara Yatra evoked encouraging response in Alluri Sitharama Raju, Eluru & Nellore districts. Deputy Chief Ministers & MLAs discussed govt's healthcare investments & financial support to weaker sections. They highlighted CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's efforts to develop Uttarandhra region & initiatives for BCs, SCs, STs & minorities. TDP…

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Police personnel donate blood to mark Martyrs’ Week

Police SPs K. Tirumaleswara Reddy and Malika Garg led by example, donating blood at camps in Nellore and Ongole to mark Martyrs Week. Over 650 persons donated blood, helping save lives during medical emergencies. SPs urged everyone to donate regularly, stressing its health benefits.

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Venkatagiri MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy under house arrest in Nellore

Suspended YSRCP MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy placed under house arrest for trying to lead TDP delegation to Sydapuram mandal to stop alleged illegal mining of quartz. TDP leaders visit village to express solidarity with locals troubled by air pollution & health issues due to mining. MLA vows to build public…

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Development has taken a backseat in Andhra Pradesh due to YSRCP’s ‘lopsided’ economic policies, allege opposition leaders

Leaders of opposition parties and civil society organisations decried the “absence of development” in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Nellore district, and blamed it on the “wrong” economic policies of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. Leading a discussion at a roundtable on the development of the undivided Nellore district organised…

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Services of slain security personnel remembered on Police Martyrs’ Day

On Police Commemoration Day, AP Min. Reddy & dignitaries paid homage to martyred security personnel in Nellore & Ongole. Minister Suresh lauded Disha app & 11 personnel who succumbed to COVID-19. MP Srinivasulu Reddy & others remembered 188 slain personnel & constable E.Pawan Kumar.

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Balineni presses for withdrawal of gunmen indicating all is not well in Prakasam YSRCP

YSR Congress Party facing setback in Prakasam district due to Balineni Srinivasa Reddy's displeasure with police investigation of fake title deed documents and land grabbing. He has asked for withdrawal of gunmen provided to him. His followers were put into trouble while TDP leaders were allowed to go scot-free. He…

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Dissidence mars ruling YSRCP in politically-vibrant Nellore district

YSRCP faces internal strife in Nellore district; TDP gets shot in arm with joining of dissident leaders. Ruling party's ticket aspirants from Kavali, Udayagiri raise slogans against each other. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to take final decision on Assembly candidates. TDP shortlists Ramanarayana Reddy for Atmakur seat. YSRCP MP…

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A.P. Minister demands apology from TDP for ‘betraying youth’ through skill development project

Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy challenges TDP to prove the ₹371-crore skill development scam with invoices. Mr. Govardhan Reddy says he's ready to quit politics if they do. Nellore MLA Anil Kumar says TDP leader Lokesh is in Delhi to avoid arrest in IRR scam. TDP's 'Motha Mogiddham' protest looks…

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Many youngsters benefited from the skill development centres set up in Andhra Pradesh, says Somireddy

More than 10,000 youths had honed their skills at the centres set up in the engineering and polytechnic colleges in Nellore district alone, Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy says after visiting one such facility at Audishankara Engineering College in Gudur. Chandramohan Reddy, along with party leaders Panabaka Krishnaiah and P. Sunil Kumar,…

The Hindu

Barashahid Dargah, a tall symbol of communal harmony in Nellore

Nellore's Barashahid Dargah is a symbol of communal harmony, attracting devotees of all faiths. During Muharrum, pilgrims from all over India and abroad come to seek blessings and exchange Rotis for their wishes.

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Villagers relieved after officials capture troop of monkeys in Andhra Pradesh

50 monkeys causing havoc in 5 villages of Movva Mandal in Krishna district were captured after villagers complained to officials. District Collector P. Rajababu instructed District Panchayat Officer Nageswar Nayak to summon teams from Nellore to capture the monkeys. On Sept 27, 50 monkeys were caught in Aviripudi, Pedasanagallu, Kaja,…

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Veligonda project works not fast enough, may miss December deadline: farmers

Multi-crore Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project to provide Krishna water to parched parts of Prakasam, Nellore & Kadapa districts may miss December 2023 deadline. The project is designed to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 15.20 lakh people in fluoride-affected areas.

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ITDA, nonprofit join hands to help tribals get Aadhaar card and access govt. services

ITDA, Nellore, has arranged for Aadhaar cards to over 31,000 tribespeople, enabling them to access welfare schemes. ITDA has gone to doorsteps of 42 villages, providing Aadhaar cards to 2,500 Yenadis. Special camps conducted by ITDA saw enrolment of 500 tribal families for Aadhaar card and admission of their out-of-school…

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Lost mobile phones worth ₹1.5 crore recovered in Nellore

Nellore police successfully returned ₹1.5 crore worth of lost mobile phones to 602 owners. The SP urged people to send a WhatsApp message to 9154365600 to register complaints. He warned against buying second-hand phones without proper bills as they may be stolen.

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Vinayaka Chavithi celebrated with pomp and gaiety in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Devotees in Nellore and Ongole celebrated Ganesh Chavithi with religious fervour. Idols of Lord Lambodara were installed and social gatherings were back with a bang. Artisans from Rajasthan and West Bengal camped to make idols. Sand artist Sanath Kumar created a beautiful sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha blessing CM Y.S.…

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TDP activists observe fast in support of Naidu in Nellore and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh

TDP activists protest YSRCP govt's arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu; demand his immediate release.

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Fervour marks Venkaiah Swamy Aradhana in Andhra Pradesh

At Golagamudi in Nellore district, Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy led devotees in pulling the chariot during the 41st Aradhana festival of Lord Venkaiah Swamy. The district administration made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival, which saw a footfall of over 1 lakh pilgrims from A.P., Telangana, Karnataka…

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Experts blame rise in solar irradiance for prevailing hot weather in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is experiencing hot and humid weather due to lack of cloud cover and rise in solar irradiance. Highest max. temp. recorded in Ongole and Kavali (38.5°C), followed by Nellore (38.0°C). People urged to take precautions. Nandyal (35.0°C) and other cities also affected.

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Nellore neurologist chosen for prestigious Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum

Noted neurologist from Nellore, Bindu Menon has been chosen for prestigious Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Bindu Menon, Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology, Apollo Specialty Hospitals, here was one of the two international neurologists from among the 30 chosen for the…

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Ex-AP CM Chandrababu Naidu says Alipiri tragedy could have been alerted if TTD was more cautious

TIRUPATI: Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the Alipiri tragedy in which a six-year-old girl from Nellore was mauled to death in a suspected leopard attack on Saturday.

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Pilgrim rush to Bara Shaheed Dargah continues on second day of ‘Rottela Panduga’ in Nellore

Lakhs of pilgrims thronged the ‘Swarnala Cheruvu‘ to exchange rotis on the second day of ‘Rotella Panduga’ in Nellore on July 30 (Sunday). Devotees who came from all over the Telugu-speaking States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and elsewhere in the country and abroad made wishes.

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