The Latest Breaking News from Nellore

APSRTC bus driver attacked in Nellore district

In Nellore, a group of passengers attacked an APSRTC driver for refusing to let them board an overcrowded bus. A mechanic who came to the driver's aid was also injured. APSRTC workers demand security for bus staff after similar attack in Kavali.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Vigorous northeast monsoon spurs tobacco cultivation in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Farmers in Ongole/Nellore, AP, have taken up tobacco cultivation due to timely monsoon & remunerative prices. 11,000 hectares have been planted so far, with 2,500 added daily. Prices of seedlings & barns have risen, & the CTRI suggests early rabi season planting. Wet spell predicted for two weeks.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Time for officials to act on duplicate entries in electoral rolls: Nellore MLA

MLA Anil Kumar urges the EC to remove duplicate entries of his name in electoral rolls. Opposition parties are raking up a controversy, he says and asserts that he is not a person to cast bogus votes. Jagan Mohan Reddy govt. enjoys the support of all sections of people.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Venkatagiri MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy under house arrest in Nellore

Suspended YSRCP MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy placed under house arrest for trying to lead TDP delegation to Sydapuram mandal to stop alleged illegal mining of quartz. TDP leaders visit village to express solidarity with locals troubled by air pollution & health issues due to mining. MLA vows to build public…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Development has taken a backseat in Andhra Pradesh due to YSRCP’s ‘lopsided’ economic policies, allege opposition leaders

Leaders of opposition parties and civil society organisations decried the “absence of development” in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Nellore district, and blamed it on the “wrong” economic policies of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. Leading a discussion at a roundtable on the development of the undivided Nellore district organised…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Services of slain security personnel remembered on Police Martyrs’ Day

On Police Commemoration Day, AP Min. Reddy & dignitaries paid homage to martyred security personnel in Nellore & Ongole. Minister Suresh lauded Disha app & 11 personnel who succumbed to COVID-19. MP Srinivasulu Reddy & others remembered 188 slain personnel & constable E.Pawan Kumar.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Balineni presses for withdrawal of gunmen indicating all is not well in Prakasam YSRCP

YSR Congress Party facing setback in Prakasam district due to Balineni Srinivasa Reddy's displeasure with police investigation of fake title deed documents and land grabbing. He has asked for withdrawal of gunmen provided to him. His followers were put into trouble while TDP leaders were allowed to go scot-free. He…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Dissidence mars ruling YSRCP in politically-vibrant Nellore district

YSRCP faces internal strife in Nellore district; TDP gets shot in arm with joining of dissident leaders. Ruling party's ticket aspirants from Kavali, Udayagiri raise slogans against each other. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to take final decision on Assembly candidates. TDP shortlists Ramanarayana Reddy for Atmakur seat. YSRCP MP…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

A.P. Minister demands apology from TDP for ‘betraying youth’ through skill development project

Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy challenges TDP to prove the ₹371-crore skill development scam with invoices. Mr. Govardhan Reddy says he's ready to quit politics if they do. Nellore MLA Anil Kumar says TDP leader Lokesh is in Delhi to avoid arrest in IRR scam. TDP's 'Motha Mogiddham' protest looks…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Many youngsters benefited from the skill development centres set up in Andhra Pradesh, says Somireddy

More than 10,000 youths had honed their skills at the centres set up in the engineering and polytechnic colleges in Nellore district alone, Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy says after visiting one such facility at Audishankara Engineering College in Gudur. Chandramohan Reddy, along with party leaders Panabaka Krishnaiah and P. Sunil Kumar,…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023