Andhra Pradesh

The temples PM Modi is visiting before Ayodhya and their links to Lord Ram

Ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, PM Narendra Modi is visiting mandirs across India associated with Lord Ram. He has visited Kalaram temple in Maharashtra, the Triprayar Ramaswamy temple in Kerala and next are the shrines in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi feeds Punganur cows on Makar Sankranti: Why this breed is special

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi fed Punganur cows at his residence. These cows are a rare breed of cattle native to Andhra Pradesh. The bovines, which are just 70-90 cm tall, are known for their high-quality milk rich in fat and medicinal properties

Jagan Reddy’s sister YS Sharmila to lead Congress’ Andhra revival strategy

The Congress leadership will give Sharmila an important role in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the state polls this year, alongside the Lok Sabha election. She may get a general-secretary-level post. The move, is aimed at reviving the Congress in Andhra Pradesh

No power, no food: How Andhra, Tamil Nadu are reeling from Cyclone Michaung

With intense winds, heavy rains and flooding due to Cyclone Michaung, life was thrown out of gear in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. There were at least 13 fatalities and disruptions to power supply and communication. Standing crops were destroyed, roads and houses were submerged

WATCH: Chennai rain turns city roads to river, downpour continues ahead of cyclone Michaung landfall

Tamil Nadu has has declared a public holiday in four districts. Meanwhile, eight districts of Andhra Pradesh are also on an alert

Cyclone Michaung to make landfall near Andhra’s Bapatla at noon, 8 dead in Chennai

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an alert for eight districts -- Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema and Kakinada. In Puducherry, Section 144 has been imposed in the coastal areas, restricting movement there, until 6 pm

Cyclone 'Michaung' to hit Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu coasts; 21 NDRF teams deployed

The Cabinet Secretary directed the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Indian Coast Guard that all boats/ vessels and manpower deployed at offshore installations should be moved to risk-free areas immediately

PM Modi visits Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati, prays for 'prosperity of 140 crore Indians’

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy received Modi at the Reniginta Airport. After the temple visit, the prime minister will proceed to Telangana.

In massive blaze at Visakhapatnam harbour, 35 fishing boats gutted; loss pegged at Rs 30 crore

Local fishermen suspect some criminals set the boats on fire. There is also suspicion that the fire was triggered by a party in a boat anchored in the area

Video shows Andhra Pradesh bus overshoots platform, mows over passengers at terminus, killing 3

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister Reddy expressed shock over the accident and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families