Farmers undertake trek to Amaravathi temple

On the 68th day of the ongoing protest by farmers of Amaravati region who want Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to drop the idea of shifting the capital to Visakhapatnam, they walked to the Amaralingeswara Swamy temple at Amaravathi town to take part in ‘rathotsavam.’ Amaravati Parirakshana Samithi Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders … Read more

Samantha to turn reality show host

Samantha to turn reality show host Samantha Akkineni has delivered number of hit movies  in her filmy career.  We have already reported that Samantha is making her debut in digital world Amazon Prime original, The Family Man 2. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Samantha Akkineni is all set to make her debut … Read more

Dedicated cargo flights from Vizag from tomorrow

SpiceJet is all set to operate its cargo flights from Visakhapatnam airport from February 25. A schedule for the SpiceJet freighter, connecting Visakhapatnam with Surat and Kolkata, has been approved by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) after clearance from the Naval Headquarters in Delhi. The first cargo … Read more

HRF cries halt to mining at Kalyanalova reservoir

The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has sought a joint inquiry by the district Collector, the Chief Engineer (Irrigation, North Andhra) and the Chief Conservator of Forests into what it calls “multiple mining illegalities” and wanton destruction of the catchment area of the Kalyanalova reservoir in Cheemalapadu panchayat of Ravikamatam mandal in the district. Speaking after … Read more

Bring to book those involved in ESI scandal: CPI(M)

Leaders of the CPI (M) on Saturday staged a dharna in front of the Regional Office of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation demanding that the government should bring to book those who committed irregularities. It is alleged that a few directors, doctors, pharmacists, administrative officers and clerical staff purchased medicines, lab and surgical equipment, … Read more

Face probe by SIT, Botcha tells TDP leaders

Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Botcha Satyanarayana on Saturday said the government constituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to inquire into the alleged irregularities in major policies, projects, programmes, and key administrative sanctions during the TDP term post bifurcation as highlighted by the Cabinet Sub Committee in its report. “Leaders who were Ministers … Read more

Aditi Rao Hydari defends Samantha Aditi Rao Hydari defends Samantha

Aditi Rao Hydari defends Samantha It is known news that Samantha has walked out from Ajay Bhupathi’ directorial venture Maha Samudram and the makers have roped Aditi Rao Hydari to play the female lead. There was a rumor that Ajay Bhupathi had approached Samantha Akkineni, but she did not sign the film. And this news … Read more

RTA detects 154 BS-III vehicles in State

When the deadline for enforcing the new emission norms is nearing, the Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Authority has detected that 154 trailer-lorries of Bharat Stage III are operating in the State. These lorries have allegedly been registered illegally at Kohima (Nagaland) and later transferred to A.P. and sold here as BS IV vehicles. Fake documents … Read more

Coronavirus fears lead to steep fall in chicken prices

Chicken is no longer on the menu for thousands of gastronomes in the city, as fears abound that those eating the meat will end up contracting the dreaded COVID-19. The latest myth to be spun out of rumour mills on social media has taken a heavy toll on the fortunes of poultry farms as prices … Read more

How deaf Samantha is! How deaf Samantha is!

How deaf Samantha is! Recently we at www.tollywood.net reported that Samantha Akkineni is going to share the screen space with Prasanna in an upcoming woman-centric film, which will be helmed by Ashwin Saravanan of Maya and Game Over fame. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Samantha Akkineni has accepted a challenging … Read more

Rush to hospital for treatment turns fatal in Tirupati in A.P.

An 18-month-old boy was killed on the spot and two others were injured when the ambulance carrying them hit a road divider and overturned on the busy Karakanbadi road in Tirupati on Sunday morning. Two pedestrians were also injured. Cattle come in the way According to information, a couple was taking their sick child in … Read more

A.P Home Guard fired for impregnating a minor girl

A 28-year-old Home Guard, B. Phanindra, who was arrested for allegedly impregnating a minor girl on Saturday, was dismissed from service on Sunday. Quick action According to an official release, Krishna District Superintendent of Police M. Ravindranath Babu on Sunday issued the orders removing the Home Guard from service based on an internal inquiry. The … Read more

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to open corporate style, visitor-friendly Disha Police Station in Vizianagaram

The Disha Police Station sporting a corporate look built in just a few months is all set for inauguration on Monday during the visit of Chief Minister Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy. The district administration reportedly spent around ₹ 1.2 crore for its construction, and will be under the control of a DSP. One Circle Inspector, five … Read more

A.P. Chief Minister will inaugurate Disha Police Station tomorrow

Disha police station constructed with a corporate office look is ready for inauguration on Monday during the visit of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy who is giving top priority for women’s security in the wake of the ghastly rape and murder of Disha in Hyderabad on November 27, 2019. The district administration reportedly … Read more

Bheeshma all set to cross half million

Bheeshma all set to cross half million Bheeshma USA Collections: The young actor Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer romantic-comedy Bheeshma is winning the  hearts of the movie lovers at the box-office. Venky Kudumala’s directorial venture  which was  released on 21st February on the occasion of MahaShivratri, is doing good business at the box office. Apart from … Read more

GVMC warns parking fee violators of hefty penalties

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Saturday issued a notice regulating parking fees for all shopping malls, movie theatres and multiplexes, reiterating that hefty penalties would be slapped on those not implementing the revised guidelines. In an order issued by the Commissioner of GVMC, the penalty for first-time violation will be ₹10,000. Violating the rule … Read more

Four-day IIPE workshop on research opportunities

Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam is organising a four-day workshop on ‘Research Opportunities in Petroleum, Energy and Natural Gas (ReOPEN-2020)’ at Hotel Green Park from February 24 to 27, institute director V.S.R.K. Prasad said at a press conference here on Saturday. “The workshop will see experts from India and abroad coming together … Read more

Bandaru dares YSRCP to release report on ESI scam

Former Minister Bandaru Satyanarayana Murthy accused the YSRCP Government of being vindictive against TDP leaders, at a press conference held in the city on Saturday. Mr. Murthy dared the ruling party to release the report of the Vigilance and Enforcement Department on the alleged ESI scam involving the purchase of medicines and medical equipment, and … Read more

NTR Wife Lakshmi Parvathi debut in Radha Krishna

NTR Wife Lakshmi Parvathi debut in Radha Krishna Lakshmi Pravathi, the wife of actor and late Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao – NTR is all set to make her debut in Telugu film Industry. According to the latest update, Lakshmi Parvathi has been roped in an upcoming Telugu film which … Read more

SCPCR seeks action as videos of Nuzvid IIIT students surface on social media

Members of the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), RGUKT Nuzvid IIIT and the police expressed concern over posting of video footages of some students and the dormitories of girl students on social media sites. A student of the university allegedly sneaked into the girls’ hostel, located … Read more

Farmer, youth ‘commit suicide’ in Anantapur

Two persons allegedly committed suicide in Anantapur district on Saturday. While Naikula Raju, 43, a farmer, allegedly consumed poison, another unidentified person jumped in front of a train at the Garladinne Railway Station. Owner of one-acre of land, Naikula Raju had sunk three borewells, but they did not yield water this year to irrigate tomato … Read more

Amaravati ryots meted ‘inhuman’ treatment: Cong.

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee working president N. Tulasi Reddy on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Jagan Mohan Reddy government for the “inhuman” treatment meted out to the protesting farmers in the Amaravati region. Speaking to reporters here, he alleged that 28 farmers in the capital villages had died due to an onslaught of … Read more

Courts should not be allowed to falter: former SC judge

Supreme Court former judge Justice Aftab Alam said the Constitution of India remained the same since its adoption but radical changes took place in the way people led their lives and some worrying developments created deep anxiety and fear among various sections. People would look to courts for justice and if they falter in discharging … Read more