Breaking NewsKAKINADA/YANAM: The Godavari region heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday morning as cyclone Arnab’s winds weakened, allowing rescue teams to clear roads blocked by uprooted trees. No casualties had been reported in the region so far, even as several areas bore the brunt of the storm.
VIJAYAWADA: The entry of retired IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao into the Vijayawada mayoral race has unsettled the political equation, triggering questions over whether his independent candidature could reshape the contest between the ruling NDA alliance and the YSR Congress.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has placed disaster preparedness high on the Andhra Pradesh government’s agenda as officials monitor the developing cyclone threat over the Bay of Bengal. The administration faces the task of protecting vulnerable coastal communities while preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and possible disruption to transport and electricity.
The nomination process for Andhra Pradesh gram panchayat elections is facing renewed scrutiny, with petitions seeking online filing facilities and greater public access to candidates' affidavits.
TIRUPATI: For thousands of farmers across Andhra Pradesh, the biggest worry this season is not falling prices but the rain that never came. And with El Niño conditions compounding the rainfall deficit, the crisis has taken a dangerous turn.
Travelling through Andhra Pradesh could soon become a lot less confusing for visitors unfamiliar with local languages. A new AI-powered service, NiVU AI, allows tourists to access destination information in more than 130 languages simply by scanning a QR code.
For people tired of traffic, concrete and crowded streets, a patch of greenery can feel like a welcome luxury. Andhra Pradesh has added six urban forests and three ecotourism projects, opening up more opportunities for residents to spend time closer to nature.