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How Araku’s coffee farmers are tackling climate change

Coffee farmer Vanthala Raju was 21 when he applied to get his rights over forest land recognised in 2014. It took two years for an official to acknowledge his application, four more for processing. Throughout this period, he faced harassment from authorities.

Newslaundry · Mar 23

Poor start to polling in ASR district; Paderu and Araku record only 5%, 7 % polling respectively in first two hours

Tribal areas in ASR district record low voter turnout, with only 7% voting in Araku Assembly Constituency.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

‘We have no option’: An election protest brews in Indian coffee capital

Araku Valley coffee is sold in cafes around the world, but its farmers do not have toilets.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024

CPI(M) to contest fat least 10 Assembly constituencies in forthcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh

CPI(M) plans to contest in 10 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh elections, focusing on key areas for optimum resource utilization.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Death toll in road accident in A.P.’s Araku Valley rises to five

Death toll in road accident in A.P.’s Araku Valley rises to five. The accident took place when three motorcycles collided. Five of the nine persons riding them died on the spot. It seems to be a case of over-speeding or rash driving, say police.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Get a peek of the adivasi culture at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project by ITDA and Pedalabudu Eco Tourism Society

The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024

In Araku, strawberry farms are drawing visitors in large numbers

Fill your baskets with strawberries at the farming fields this season at Pedalabudu village near Araku in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu to address a public meeting at Araku Valley on January 20

Members of Telugu Desam Party are making elaborate arrangements for the TDP National President N Chandrababu Naidu‘s ‘Ra Kadalira’ programme scheduled to be held at Araku Valley

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Araku Pinery, a new community-based eco-tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Escape to the serene Araku Pinery, an eco-tourism initiative surrounded by pine trees and breathtaking views in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Mercury dip, long weekends leave tourist hotspots in Vizag packed to capacity

Visakhapatnam tourist spots packed with visitors due to drop in temperature and long weekend. APTDC and ITDA-Paderu developing more view points and modernising existing facilities. Private hotels charging triple the regular rates. Vistadome coaches of Visakhapatnam-Araku train booked 100% till Sankranthi.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023