Andhra Pradesh

January 9, 2025 8:54 AM

Prime Minister Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Tirupati stampede

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. PM Modi stated that the state government is providing all possible assistance to the victims of the incident. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister's Office wrote, "Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their n...

January 8, 2025 11:34 PM

Andhra: Four killed in stampede at Tirupati temple; CM Naidu orders relief measures

Four people were killed in a stampede that broke out at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, officials said. According to officials, the incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep shock over the death of four devotees in the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for 'darshan' tokens at Tiru...

January 8, 2025 10:00 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stones for projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects on Wednesday, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described Andhra Pradesh as a state full of opportunities and possibilities. He underlined that the state's development is closely tied to India’s progress, with a goal for Andhra Pradesh to become a $2.5 trillion economy by 2047. A major highlight of the visit was the a...

January 6, 2025 11:10 PM

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9, marking a major stride in sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore. In Andhra Pradesh on January 8, the Prime Minister will launch the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam. This state-of-the-art hub will be t...

December 26, 2024 9:25 AM

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks special financial assistance for state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed key issues related to the state. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key ally of the BNP-led NDA government at the centre, highlighted the financial challenges faced by the state, including the previous government's diversion of funds from 94 centrally sponsored schemes, a few of which have been relaunched. During the meeting, the TDP chief thanked PM Modi for extending financial support for...

September 16, 2024 3:28 PM

NDRF, IAF actively involved in flood relief efforts in Andhra, Telangana; over 18,000 evacuated: MHA official

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) are actively involved in relief and rescue operations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said on Friday. In Andhra Pradesh, over 350 people have been rescued and 15,000 evacuated, while in Telangana, 68 individuals have been rescued and around 3,200 evacuated, Jindal said. "NDRF teams are providing pre-hospital care and helping distribute food and rel...

September 16, 2024 3:32 PM

Floods in Andhra & Telangana: 21 trains cancelled, PM Modi speaks to CMs, assures Centre’s help

Amid heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled 21 more rains and diverted 10 others due to damages and waterlogging over tracks at several locations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and enquired about the situation in both states in the wake of heavy rains and floods. Among 21 rains cancelled included 12669 MGR Chennai Central to Chhapra, 12670 Chhapra-MGR Che...

August 22, 2024 8:38 AM

Reactor Blast in Andhra Pradesh: Death toll rises to 17 in explosion at pharma plant, many more injuries

The death toll rose to 17 on Thursday after a reactor blast in a pharma company in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Atchutapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli. Anakapalli District Collector Vijaya Krishnan confirmed the deaths on Thursday. The incident happened after a 500-kilo-litre capacitor reactor exploded at a pharma company with around 200 workers still working at the time. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. The Chief M...

September 16, 2024 5:35 PM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Security tightened at counting centres & strong room ahead of counting of votes

In view of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in the world's largest democracy, security has been heightened across the country with police and paramilitary forces conducting intensive patrolling. Visuals from the national capital showed that the North-East Delhi District Police along with paramilitary forces were patrolling and checking vehicles in Nand Nagri, Seelampur, Dayalpur, Sonia Vihar and Bhajanpura areas of Delhi. Patrolling is also at the Connaught Place and Barakhamba...

September 16, 2024 5:35 PM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: All set for counting of votes amid high security arrangements

The mammoth exercise to count votes polled for the Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 elections begins at 8 am today (Tuesday). Trends and results will also begin from 8 am itself. Results of the Assembly elections in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh were also held simultaneously with voting for the 543-member Lok Sabha. Results of 175 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh and 147 Assembly constituencies in Odisha and results of bypolls in 25 Assembly constituencies will also b...