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1,130 child marriages prevented in Andhra Pradesh during 2022-23

Child marriages continue to be practised in AP, with 1,130 cases prevented in the last year. Lack of coordination between departments & awareness in rural areas are reasons for the prevalence. NGOs are organising seminars & awareness programmes to prevent child marriages & teenage pregnancies. KSCF is taking up a…

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Former Prakasam collector formulates an ‘Ongole Declaration’

Retired IAS officer G. Vijaya Kumar on 'Aikyatha Vijayapadam' padayatra proposed 'Ongole Declaration' to emancipate downtrodden from poverty. He proposed ₹5,000 cr/yr for self-employment, ₹5,000/month pension, 3 acres of land to each farm worker, reservation in private sector, traditional fishing rights & ₹30 lakh fund for SHGs. Integrated action plan…

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Sub-Inspector of Nallapadu in Guntur district lands in ACB net

ACB sleuths caught an SI of Nallapadu, Guntur, while he was taking ₹40,000 as bribe. A surveyor from Prakasam district was also trapped while he taking ₹30,000 as bribe to survey a parcel of land.

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Showers in Prakasam district in A.P. up farmers’ hope, bring down temperature

Cheers in Prakasam district as light-to-moderate rain brings respite from heat. Motorists had a tough time navigating potholed roads. A rainfall of 31.75mm brought down the temperature by 3-5 degrees. Farmers are upbeat as IMD has predicted a low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, which might bring more rains…

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Include Prakasam in list of backward districts for special assistance: CPI(M)

CPI(M) leader V. Srinivasa Rao calls for protracted struggle to ensure Prakasam district's inclusion in list of seven backward districts for special assistance. He urges YSR Congress Party to set up Chilli market yard and complete major irrigation projects. He condemns YSRCP and TDP for taking decisions unilaterally and boycotting…

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Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs

Prakasam farmers cross fingers for poor reservoir storage in Krishna basin. Poor inflows result in meagre 285.69 tmc storage vs. 575.57 capacity. No inflows to Nagarjunasagar reservoir, irrigating district. 42.7% excess rainfall improves crop coverage, but 70.9% deficit in August affects standing crops. Chilli cultivation with bore well water in…

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Veligonda project works not fast enough, may miss December deadline: farmers

Multi-crore Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project to provide Krishna water to parched parts of Prakasam, Nellore & Kadapa districts may miss December 2023 deadline. The project is designed to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 15.20 lakh people in fluoride-affected areas.

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RTC bus overturned in A.P.’s Prakasam district, passengers injured

In Prakasam district, an APSRTC bus overturned at Yerragondapalem on Sep 19, injuring a few passengers.

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Conservation of Ongole breed of cattle gets a fillip, thanks to IVF-ET technology

Ongole breed of cattle, native to Prakasam district, is being revived using IVF-ET tech. Pilot project by State-owned Cattle Breeding Farm has paid off with surrogate cow delivering Ongole calf in field.

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Set up aerospace industries, NIMZ in Prakasam as promised: CPI(M) leader P. Madhu

CPI(M) launches 300-km 'Poru Baata Padayatra' foot march in Prakasam district to demand setting up of mining institute, rail coach factory and other public sector units at Donakonda. March seeks ₹10,000 crore for focussed development of district, blames lack of political will for backwardness. 'Maha Dharna' to be held in…

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Police thwart TDP activists’ attempt to stop police convoy carrying Naidu in Prakasam

TDP activists lathicharged by police while protesting Naidu's arrest; security beefed up to ensure safe passage of convoy. Fire service personnel put out flames caused by burning tyres. Police had tough time evicting protesters demanding withdrawal of "foisted case" against Naidu.

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Youth celebrate ‘Krishna Janmashtami’ with great fervour

Celebrants in Prakasam district marked Krishna Janmashtami with religious fervour. Home-makers offered sweets and prayers for health, wealth and prosperity. Special prayers were held at Muralikrishna temple. Schools held fancy dress competitions and youth exhibited their talent in breaking pots with butter and gifts.

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Repair Gundalakamma reservoir gates on war footing, demand farmers

Farmers in Ongole, AP, demand govt. to urgently repair crest gates of Obul Reddy Gundalakamma reservoir to enable them to grow crops. Neglect of irrigation projects by YSR Congress Party govt. has put farmers in drought-prone Prakasam district in severe hardship. Denizens of Ongole city facing acute water shortage.

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Missing case of 16-month-old baby in Prakasam district turns out to be murder, youth arrested

Revenge is suspected to be the motive behind the crime as the mother of the victim spurned down the sexual advances allegedly made by the accused earlier, say police

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Stingy southwest monsoon keeps farmers in A.P.’s Prakasam district on edge

Prakasam district farmers in drought-prone area are worried due to meagre inflows into reservoirs and 48.4% deficit rainfall. Crop coverage is poor at 22% of normal area. Irrigation authorities suggest rain-fed crops on 2.53 lakh acres. Storage in Krishna basin is poor at 45.37%. Farmers have been advised to sow…

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CPI(M) to launch 300-km-long foot march in Prakasam seeking development of district

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Prakasam district secretary Sd. Hanif will lead a ‘poru baata padayatra‘, a foot march, of the party activists from September 10 to press for funds for the development projects in the drought-prone Prakasam district. The 300-km-long foot march will begin from Donakonda, where the proposed…

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Pregnant woman’s death in government hospital sparks protests at Yerragondapalem in Prakasam district

Relatives and friends of a pregnant woman, V. Nagalakshmi, 28, staged a loud protest after she died while undergoing treatment at the Government Hospital at Yerragondapalem in Prakasam district on Saturday. Alleging medical negligence, the woman’s family demanded ex gratia from the State government.

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Infant goes missing in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district

A search is on for a 16-month-old baby boy who went missing from Chintalapalem SC colony near Chandrasekharapuram. Police formed four teams to trace the baby in nearby mandals. Fingerprint experts and dog squad have been pressed into action for cracking the case. No ransom demand made.

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Dismiss A.P. School Education Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash for ‘harassing’ teachers: UTF

State leaders of the United Teachers’ Federation (UTF) on August 27 demanded the dismissal of Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash. In a resolution adopted to this effect at the federation’s State Council meeting held in Ongole in Prakasam district, the leaders accused Mr. Praveen Prakash of subjecting teachers to…

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Dry spell pushes ryots to brink in arid Prakasam

Farmers in the drought-prone Prakasam district are in dire straits as the southwest monsoon failed to bring enough precipitation to raise crops during the khariff season. Extent of crop cultivation was a mere 11% of the normal extent of 2.17 lakh hectares in the rain-starved district which saw a massive…

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Congress demands fast track court to punish the guilty in Darsi attack

APCC president Gidugu Rudra Raju demands special fast track court to ensure justice for Dalit woman victim of inhuman attack in Prakasam district. He visits victim's house, promises help from party. Will represent case before National SC Commission & NHRC. Demands CM & Home Minister to ensure culprits punished stringently.

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Congress condemns assault on Dalit woman in Darsi mandal of Prakasam district in A.P.

The government should effectively respond to such savage attacks and punish the guilty, and the Congress party will not remain silent spectator to assaults on Dalits and minorities, says Gidugu Rudra Raju

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Singapore Red Cross team visits tribal habitations in Prakasam district

A three-member team from the Singapore Red Cross Society (SRCS) visited 12 tribal habitations of Chenchu tribals in the Nallamalla forests in Prakasam district on Friday. The team led by SRCS functionary M. Satya observed the living condition of the Chenchus, who belong to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG),…

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Showers bring solace to rain-starved Prakasam

People of Prakasam district, after reeling under scorching heat over the past few days, heaved a sigh of relief on Friday, with Ongole and many places in the district witnessing light to moderate rain.

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Centre reneged on promises made to farmers, alleges Samyukta Kisan Morcha

Alleging that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has reneged on its promises made at the time of the withdrawal of the three controversial farm laws, farmers, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), staged a demonstration in front of the Prakasam Bhavan here on August 9…

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