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At 87.09%, Ongole Lok Sabha constituency records highest voter turnout in State

At 87.09%, Ongole Lok Sabha constituency records highest voter turnout in State

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

80.66% voter turnout recorded in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh general election voter turnout data for Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies, highest at Ongole 87.06%.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

NDA’s welfare schemes in manifesto not feasible: Balineni

YSRCP leader Balineni Srinivasa Reddy says the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government in Andhra Pradesh has spent ₹70,000 crore on the welfare schemes each year, while Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu announced the welfare schemes in the manifesto that would cost the exchequer more than ₹1.5 lakh crore…

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

It is March and drinking water woes loom large in four Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh

It is March and drinking water crisis is looming large in several districts in Andhra Pradesh if the data revealed by the officials are any indication. The data suggest that residents of at least four Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Kadapa, Penugonda, Ongole and Hindupur are getting drinking water supply…

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

YSRCP MP Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy and his son join TDP

YSRCP MP Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy and his son join TDP. TDP poised to win the Ongole Lok Sabha seat, says TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. 

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

TDP’s support did not benefit Congress party in Telangana elections, says Balineni

Senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) legislator from Ongole and former Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy on Sunday observed that the Congress party did not benefit because of the Telugu Desam Party’s support in the Assembly elections

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Senior YSRCP legislator from Ongole Balineni Srinivasa Reddy admits to have ‘taken money as Minister’

Senior YSRCP legislator from Ongole Balineni Srinivasa Reddy admits to have ‘taken money as Minister’. Brushing aside the ‘rumours’ that he is planning to contest the 2024 Assembly elections from Giddalur, the six-time MLA insists that he will be in the fray only from Ongole, provided his supporters work wholeheartedly.…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Gundlakamma reservoir crest gate repaired on a war-footing in Prakasam district

Gundlakamma reservoir crest gate repaired on a war-footing in Prakasam district. The gate was damaged following flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung on December 8. The current storage of 0.8 tmc ft in the reservoir will be sufficient to meet the drinking water requirement of Ongole city till summer and…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Cyclone Michaung to make landfall close to Bapatla before 12 noon

Tirupati and Nellore districts have received the maximum rainfall under the impact of Michaung until 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday. As per IMD data, Bapatla has received 215.3 mm from 8.30 a.m. on December 4 to 7.30 a.m. on December 5, Nellore 215.1 mm, Machilipatnam 151.7 mm, Kavali 143.6 mm, Ongole…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Heavy rain lashes Prakasam district, leaves farmers in distress

Heavy rains in Ongole, Prakasam district cause flooding, damaging crops across six mandals. Farmers urge govt. to provide input subsidy to raise crops in Rabi season. Rainfall deficit reduced to 18%. Security increased at Bhairavakona Waterfalls. IMD predicts heavy rains in Bay of Bengal from Nov. 27.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023