The Latest Breaking News from NTR

NTR district witnesses marginal rise in voter turnout this time

2024 elections in NTR district show increased voter turnout, with variations in different constituencies, highest in Jagayyapeta.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Fearing heatwaves senior citizens vote in first hour in many booths

Voters brave heatwaves to cast ballots early in NTR and Krishna districts, with high turnout reported.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Women outnumber men in final voter lists of NTR and Krishna districts

The NTR district has 16,74,995 voters including 8,17,484 men, 8,57,361 women, and 150 transgender persons, according to the final voters’ list released by District Election Officer and Collector S. Dilli Rao on January 22 (Monday). The total voter count in Krishna district has been put at 15,18,255.

The Hindu · Jan 22, 2024

Police crack whip on criminals in Krishna, NTR districts in Andhra Pradesh

Krishna district police have identified 50 criminals in the region & stepped up vigil to check crimes. Police opened rowdy, history & suspect sheets on them. 24 staff, incl. 3 SIs, were transferred & a new batch replaced them. A police out-post & crime station will be set up, &…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh threaten to boycott Face Recognition System

Anganwadi workers and helpers working at over 55,000 centres in Andhra Pradesh have threatened to boycott the Face Recognition System (FRS) through which the government is supplying nutritious food to pregnant and lactating women, saying that it is becoming ‘extremely difficult’ to reach out to the beneficiaries, especially those living…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Flyover from city to Nidamanuru on NH-16 planned, say elected representatives

Minister Jogi Ramesh and Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Bala Showry announced plans to construct a flyover connecting Benz Circle flyover and Nidamanuru junction to ease traffic on airport gateway. They also discussed plans to integrate Pamarru-Challapalli state highway with NH, completion of bridge over Krishna River, construction of underpasses and lighting…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Rousing reception to TDP leader Lokesh as his Yuva Galam padayatra enters Vijayawada

TDP's N. Lokesh accorded grand welcome in Vijayawada on 189th day of his Yuva Galam padayatra. Thousands of party activists followed him as he walked through 3 constituencies. Police deployed in anticipation of trouble between YSRCP and TDP. Lokesh resumed padayatra at his residence, walking 13.30 km, staying at A-Convention…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Independence Day a grand affair in NTR, Krishna districts

Celebrations across NTR & Krishna districts mark 77th Independence Day. Minister Roja lists developmental & welfare programmes. Rythu Bharosa PM Kisan scheme & housing for all scheme benefitted 1.51 lakh & 89,924 farmers & citizens respectively. Certificates of appreciation given to officials. Mayor Bhagyalakshmi & Commissioner Pundkar hoist tricolor at…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Relief as flood level in Krishna at Prakasam Barrage comes down

Flood level in the River Krishna at Prakasam Barrage came down on Saturday, July 29, 2023, much to the relief of people living in the low-level areas of NTR and Krishna districts.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Financial aid released for 134 weavers in NTR dist., says Collector

134 weavers in NTR district receive ₹24,000 each under 'Nethanna Nestham' scheme. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy released ₹32,16,000 into the accounts of 134 weavers. Every eligible weaver family received ₹96,000 in the district in last 4 yrs. 54, 143, 113 & 123 beneficiaries got ₹12,96,000, ₹34,32,000, ₹27,20,000 & ₹29,52,000…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023