Everything you need to know about Anantapur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Anantapur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Amid reports of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy facing growing dissidence within the cabinet, meetings continued among the ministers.
Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Winding up his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Saturday promised to bring back Andhra Pradesh on the path of development and restore its glory.
Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu concluded his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon) with a mammoth public meeting in this port city Saturday.
Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) An Andhra Pradesh minister's remark calling for hanging of jailed MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has sparked a furore with the latter's YSR Congress party Saturday staging protests against him across the state.
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IANS) A shutdown is being observed here and in some other parts of Andhra Pradesh Tuesday to protest Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi's arrest in a seven-year-old case.
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IANS) A special court here Friday granted conditional bail to former bureaucrat V.D. Rajagopal in the case of illegal mining in Andhra Pradesh involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy.
Hyderabad, Jan 10 (IANS) A court in Nirmal town of Andhra Pradesh Thursday adjourned hearing on a police plea for custody of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi for having made hate speeches.
Hyderabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Police Wednesday launched a manhunt for Paritala Sriram, son of a opposition Telugu Desam Party legislator, in a case relating to conspiracy to murder a Congress leader.
Manipal, Dec 25 (IANS) University of Calicut became the first team to enter the quarterfinals of the South Zone Inter-University cricket tournament with a nine wicket victory over JNT University, Anantapur, at the MGM College ground here Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) A Dalit enclave in a village in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district was named after Myanmar's pro?democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to mark her visit Saturday.
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) The success stories of women's empowerment in villages of Andhra Pradesh have impressed Myanmar's pro?democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who also studied the socio?economic transformation of people brought about by various government schemes.
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Myanmar's pro?democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Saturday arrived in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district to study the socio?economic transformation of people in villages brought about by various government welfare schemes.
Hyderabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Religious fervour and gaiety marked Eid-ul-Azha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice, in Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh Saturday.
Hyderabad, Sep 3 (IANS) A day after the will of spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba surfaced, the trust managing his vast empire said it would respect its provisions and would continue to take his mission forward.
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The day-long Andhra Pradesh shutdown called by YSR Congress Party Friday to protest the government's failure in solving the unprecedented power crisis evoked a mixed response.
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) With its greenfield project in Andhra Pradesh to become operational by May next year, Kolkata-based Berger Paints will double its capacity to 42,000 tonnes per month by the end of 2013 at an investment of Rs.140 crore, a top company official said.
Hyderabad, July 24 (IANS) Prisoners in Andhra Pradesh will grow herbs for the Himalaya Drug Company, India's leading herbal health and personal care company.
Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) It is raining currency notes in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the June 12 by-elections, with authorities seizing a record Rs.32 crore in cash.
Tuesday's train disaster at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is one of the worst train tragedies in the state in the last two decades. Following are the major train disasters in the state since 1990.
Both houses of Parliament were adjourned till afternoon on Tuesday over continuous uproar in both houses over the report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) that had reported a loss of Rs.1,80,000-crore to the government's exchequer in improperly allotting the coalmine blocks to public and private sector companies.............
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) At least 25 people, including four children, were killed in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district early Tuesday when the Banglore-bound Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train, police said.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were disrupted Tuesday over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reportedly pointing to a loss of over Rs.180,000 crore ($40 billion) in the allotment of coal blocks.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Opposition uproar over a train accident in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 15 lives and a government auditor's report on coal blocks allocation led to an adjournment of the lok Sabha till noon Tuesday.
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) At least 15 people died early Tuesday in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train.
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) At least 15 people died early Tuesday in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train.
Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) A CBI court Friday granted bail to former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy in an illegal mining case in Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) A CBI court Friday granted bail to former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in an illegal mining case in Andhra Pradesh.
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), April 24 (IANS) The first death anniversary of godman Sathya Sai Baba was observed in this pilgrim town of Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district Tuesday with hundreds of devotees offering prayers at his 'Samadhi' at Prashanti Nilayam.
Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested most wanted fugitive Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.
Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.
Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Puttaparthi town in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is gearing up for the first anniversary of the passing away of Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of devotees around the world.
Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed an additional chargesheet in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) case, naming Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Y. Srilakhsmi as an accused.
New Delhi/ Puttaparthi, Apr 24 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, leaders of various political outfits condoled the demise of prominent religious leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur District on Sunday morning due to cardio-respiratory failure.
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Oct.19 (ANI): Residents of Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur District burnt vehicles and staged protests over the demolition of an old temple by highway authorities.
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 19 (ANI): A fire broke out inside the "Rail Kalyan Mandapam' (Rail Welfare Hall) auditorium in Anantapur here on Friday (December 18).
Anantapur, Aug 17 (ANI): Six persons were killed and ten others injured in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district late on Sunday night.
Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) Re-polling was underway Sunday in 63 polling booths in Andhra Pradesh amid tight security after incidents of violence or technical errors during the second phase of voting held Thursday.
Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Re-poll will be held Sunday in 63 polling booths in Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission said Saturday.
Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Re-poll will be held Sunday in 60 polling booths in Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission said Saturday.
Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) Police in Tadipatri town of Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district Friday issued shoot at sight orders after large-scale violence, a day after the second and final phase of polling for Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) One person was killed and over 30 others were injured in violence as over 68 percent of 26.6 million voters exercised their franchise Thursday in the second phase of polls in 20 Lok Sabha and 150 assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) One person was killed and over 30 others were injured in violence during the second and final phase of polling in Andhra Pradesh as over 60 percent of 26.6 million voters Thursday exercised their franchise in 20 Lok Sabha and 150 assembly constituencies.
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) Over 60 percent of 26.6 million voters Thursday exercised their franchise in 20 Lok Sabha and 150 assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh as the second and final phase of polling ended amid incidents of violence in several areas.
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) Clashes between activists of rival political parties Thursday marred the second and last phase of polling in Andhra Pradesh, covering 20 Lok Sabha and 150 assembly constituencies. Police had to open fire in two places.
Dubai, Apr.23 (ANI): Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer will help Cricket Espana and Madrid Cricket Club catch the spirit during ICC centenary year celebrations from April 25 to 27.
Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) The ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh suffered another jolt Monday with the state high court imposing a fine on one of its legislators for submitting false bills for medical reimbursement.
Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) A ruling Congress party candidate for the Andhra Pradesh assembly in the state's Anantapur district has been arrested by Karnataka police in connection with an attempt to murder case.
Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) Election authorities Wednesday issued
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Muthyala Purushottam, a 27-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was found dead in his flat in Indianapolis in the US, family sources said Thursday. This is the second incident of the death of a techie from the Indian state in the US this month.
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Two people were killed in a stampede Monday during actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi's road show near Dharmavaram in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad, Nov 12 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Wednesday said it was ready to order a probe by a retired judge of the state high court into the murder of Moddu Seenu in Anantapur jail.
Hyderabad, Nov 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Tuesday ordered a second autopsy on Moddu Seenu, who was murdered in Anantapur district jail Sunday, following demand from the victim's family and direction by the state human rights commission and the high court.
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) The factional violence in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalseema region raised its ugly head again as a man accused of murdering former state minister Paritala Ravi was allegedly killed by another prisoner in Anantapur district jail early Sunday.
Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) A key accused in the murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister Paritala Ravi was allegedly killed by a co-prisoner in Anantapur district jail early Sunday, police said.
Addressing two massive public rallies on Thursday in Andhra Pradesh, the UPA chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi sounded election
Tirupati, Sep 11 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi today praised the Andhra Pradesh government for taking the lead in women's empowerment in the country.
