The Latest Breaking News from Andhra Pradesh

The vanishing tribe of Andhra’s leather puppeteers

Leather puppetry, an ancient art form, is on the brink of extinction in Madhavapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, due to a change in religious profile of the puppeteers. Only 60 performers remain, with 50% of the 300 families having adopted another faith. The performers recite Hindu mythological stories, making it difficult for…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Man brings wife’s dead body to police station claiming it a suicide, arrested

Bengaluru police solved mystery of Alima's death, arresting her husband Rajasekhar for murder. They had come to city from Andhra Pradesh & were working as construction workers. Alima had questioned Rajasekhar's relationship with another woman, leading to a fight & her death. Post-mortem report confirmed murder & Rajasekhar is in…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Yet another bus driver assaulted for honking in Andhra Pradesh, this time in Tirupati

TIRUPATI: Yet another bus driver was physically assaulted for honking in the state of Andhra Pradesh and this time the unruly incident was reported in the temple city of Tirupati on Friday.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

Mandal Education Officers in Andhra Pradesh told to engage with local community

Recognising the importance of the role of parents and community engagement in the success of students, the School Education Department has initiated a novel programme titled ‘Coffee with the education assistant’.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Congress to expose ‘nexus between BJP and regional parties’ in Andhra Pradesh

APCC spokesperson Tulasi Reddy criticises the NDA govt.'s anti-worker policies and urges the public to realise the regional parties' nexus with BJP and vote for Congress. APCC leader Sailajanath highlights severe drought in Anantapur and govt's inaction on water projects.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

N. Srikant appointed additional secretary of Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy

Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer N. Srikant appointed as additional sec. of Union Ministry of Power & New & Renewable Energy. 1998-batch officer of All India Services, Mr. Srikant was Sec. (Energy) in AP & CMD of AP-Transco. He implemented cost-effective measures leading to economic savings for the State. Under…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Gang of sari thieves from Andhra Pradesh traced in Chennai

The city police has traced a gang of thieves from Andhra Pradesh who indulged in stealing costly silk saris in textile shops and boutiques after diverting the attention of staff. The crime investigation police of Shastri Nagar police recovered pure silk Kancheevaram saris worth ₹2 lakh following a theft at a…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Guntur-based Sangam Dairy releases 13 new products ahead of Deepavali

Sangam Milk Producer Company Ltd., the oldest dairy company in Guntur, released 13 new products including bakery items and sweets on Wednesday. Sangam Dairy chairman Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar and the Board of Directors released the products at an event organised in Guntur city, amidst the gathering of all its distributors…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

G.O. on promotions upsets teachers in Andhra Pradesh

G.O. on promotions upsets teachers in Andhra Pradesh. They allege that filling of vacant District Educational Officer and Deputy Education Officer posts with the available ADs and senior DIET lecturers is a ploy to deprive teachers of promotion.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

The BJP’s steady decline in Andhra Pradesh

The BJP, once considered a king-maker in Andhra Pradesh, is now isolated and is struggling to regain a foothold on its own

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023