Andhra Pradesh Train Accident; Passengers Recall Horrific Incident
As the Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger Special train jumped the track on Sunday evening in Andhra Pradesh, the six-year-old daughter of Dilip Kumar Patro fell from the upper berth but fortunately did not suffer any major injury. While recounting the horror of the train's collision with Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger that left 14 people dead and 50 others injured, the child’s mother thanked the Almighty for saving them.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Train Accident, Horrific Incident, Passengers, survivors
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
Andhra Pradesh: 13 Dead, 40 Injured In Andhra Train Accident, Rescue Ops On
Approximately thirteen people died and 40 were injured in a rail accident in Andhra Pradesh after a passenger train overshot the signal and hit another from behind on the Howrah-Chennai line. On October 29, evening, a special passenger train between Visakhapatnam and Palasa was on restricted speed on the main line between Alamanda and Kantakapalle due to no signal when a Vizag-Rayagada passenger train hit it from behind.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, train derailed, accident, Massive Disaster
Courtesy: NDTV
Ex Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Arrested In Corruption Charges
Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is arrested in AP Skill Development Scheme corruption charges. The former Andhra Pradesh CM was served notice by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) CID's Economic Wing under the relevant IPC sections, including Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 465 (forgery), according to the notice, Prevention of Corruption… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Former CM, Corruption charges, CID Economic Wing
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
AP Govt Likely To Move SC Against AP HC Verdict For R5 Zone Construction
Opposing the judgement of the Andhra Pradesh High Court regarding the construction of R5 Zone, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Government decided to move the Supreme Court. Notably, the AP High Court on Thursday issued an interim order staying the construction of houses in the Amaravati R-5 zone, which is under the site of house pattas, granted to poor people in Andhra Pradesh.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Supreme Court, YS Jagan Mohan, YSRCP, R-5 Zone
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AP Weather, IMD Alerts Rainfall For Next 5 Days
The Andhra Pradesh weather department and Indian Meteorological Department issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall. As per sources, the State is set to witness rainfall due to low pressure strengthening in the region. districts including Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Nellore. Light to moderate rains are expected in all other districts. The expected rain will continue till July 30.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Indian Weather, IMD, Rainfall alert
Courtesy: The Hans India
AP Police Arrests Godman Under POCSO Act
In a shocking incident, a godman, 63-year-old Swami Poornananda, for allegations of sexual assault. He allegedly raped a 15-year-old minor, at his ashram, for over two years. The arrest came on June 20, after the victim confined to a woman after she fled ashram. She was taken to a child welfare committee and underwent medical tests. She said, the swami tortured her, raped her. A case is registered under… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Minor Raped, Swami, POCSO Act, AP Police
Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
IMD Issues Rain Alert For Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
After Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu State of Telangana, is also expected to witness rainfall amid surface trough. The weather department of the two states, issued an alert for people, especially fishermen, asking not to venture out. In addition, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for rainfall in Hyderabad. The two states are witnessing rainfall since the past two days and more downpour is expected with IMD alert.… read-more
Tags: rainfall, IMD, Hyderabad, rain alert, Andhra Pradesh, predictions
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Famous Story Writer Kethu Viswanatha Reddy Is No More
Renowned Telugu literature and language storyteller and writer Kethu Viswanatha Reddy is no more. Famous for his literature depicting the Rayalaseema region in stories, Kethu Viswanatha Reddy (86) was at his daughter's residence in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, and died due to heart attack in the wee hours of Monday. Highlighting about Kethu Viswanatha Reddy, he was a recipient of Central Sahitya Akademi award… read-more
Tags: Kethu Viswanatha Reddy, passed away, Renowned Writer, Heart attack, Andhra Pradesh
Courtesy: Telangana Today
IT Raids Carried Out At Kalamandir Shop Directors Properties
The Income Tax (IT) officials conducted multiple raids in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, two Telugu states, at Kalamandir Shop. The officials conducted raids at Kalamandir shop directors, Sirisha Chinthapalli and Pramod at 6:00 am, and started searches,… read-more
Tags: IT Raids, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana News, Tax Evasion
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AP: TTD Cautious About Fake Website, Issues Alert
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) issued an alert for fake website, asking devotees not to fall in the prey of the website. The circular of website alert was issued. After the website was seen, the TTD mentioned that the fake website URL is tirupatibalaji-ap-gov.org and the official website URL is tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in and appealed to the devotees not to believe such fake websites.… read-more
Tags: TTD, Andhra Pradesh, Fake Website, AP News, News
Courtesy: India Today