5+ min ago (96+ words) Joint collector Mogili Venkateswarlu announced the decision on Sunday, stating that the holiday was being declared as a precautionary measure. Nellore: In view of the heavy rainfall forecast due to Cyclone Ditwah, the Nellore district administration has declared a holiday for all government, private, aided and Anganwadi schools, as well as all government and private junior colleges, on December 1, Monday. Joint collector Mogili Venkateswarlu announced the decision on Sunday, stating that the holiday was being declared as a precautionary measure He instructed managements of all schools and junior colleges to strictly comply with the orders....

9+ min ago (398+ words) Hyderabad: A group of 50 children from Little Rock, often described as Hyderabad's biggest little choir, opened the Christmas season with their concert "Love Came Down' on Sunday night. Families and youngsters filled the venue well before the start, turning the evening into a celebration of song, scripture and youthful enthusiasm. The first half featured songs such as "John 1', "Noel', "Angels We Have Heard on High', "Gloria' and "Born on Christmas'. A mentor-led piece, "Because of Bethlehem', offered a calm interlude before the second half, which included choreography, meaningful skits and interactive games. Other songs included "O Come O Come Emmanuel', "Mary Did You Know', "What Child Is This', an English medley, and finally "Joyful Joyful', which brought the audience to its feet, especially during the moments when the children rapped with confidence. Several performers spoke about what the choir means…...

9+ min ago (152+ words) Udupi: Five persons were killed and seven others injured after a Light Commercial Vehicle rammed into a road divider and overturned on NH-66 near Kotalakatte, about 15 km from Udupi, on Sunday. The deceased are said to be laborers from North India. According to preliminary information, the tempo was transporting decoration materials from Kapu Majoor to Malpe when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with the highway divider. The vehicle was carrying laborers along with the materials. Due to the impact of the accident five died and the remaining workers and the driver sustained injuries. Police said the vehicle crashed into the divider and toppled onto the service road. Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that seven injured are undergoing treatment for injuries. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Ranjith, is admitted to the Intensive Care…...

15+ min ago (258+ words) Tourism and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh would unveil the state's plans at the CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai on December 1-2 Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh is paying special attention to developing the state's film and tourism sectors under the Andhra Valley brand. Tourism and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh would unveil the state's plans at the CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai on December 1-2. The event would be held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Juhu. The summit is themed "The AI Era " Bridging Creativity and Commerce' and it brings together industry leaders, investors and media from India and abroad to discuss opportunities and innovations in media and entertainment. Durgesh said before his departure for Mumbai, "The vision is to develop the state as a creative industry hub branded as 'Andhra Valley.' Durgesh would highlight the government's new film tourism policy aimed…...

15+ min ago (322+ words) Mumbai: Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Jaykumar Gore has come under fire after he urged women to accept money from whoever is offering it, but not to forget that they get Rs 1,500 every month under the "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin" scheme from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The minister urged women to remain loyal to CM Fadnavis while voting in the local body polls. Addressing a poll rally in Solapur, the state Rural Development Minister advised women to accept money from whoever offers it, but to vote only for the BJP-led alliance. "Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis brought the Ladki Bahin scheme for the beloved sisters. It was not for any caste or creed, but for our sisters. Even a brother, when he goes to his sister on Raksha Bandhan, looks at his wife while putting Rs 100 on a plate. If the…...

24+ min ago (251+ words) Rajya Sabha member and association chairman R. Krishnaiah said the protest would begin with a series of national seminars, drawing large delegations from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha, along with professors, intellectuals, eight Union ministers, and 20 MPs from various parties. Hyderabad: The National BC Welfare Association has announced a 'Chalo Delhi' programme on December 10 to demand 50 per cent reservations for the Backward Classes (BCs) community in all state assembly and the Lok Sabha elections. Rajya Sabha member and association chairman R. Krishnaiah said the protest would begin with a series of national seminars, drawing large delegations from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha, along with professors, intellectuals, eight Union ministers, and 20 MPs from various parties. Krishnaiah hailed the BJP-led Central government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census, terming it a historic first in India's 76 years of independence. Over…...

34+ min ago (262+ words) Hyderabad: Cyber crime officer probing the iBomma movie piracy case on Sunday disclosed that Immadi Ravi admitted to the crime of betting promotion and movie piracy without revealing the names of his associates. The officer also disclosed that Ravi on the third day of his police custody, which ended on Saturday, revealed that he threatened actor Vijay Deverakonda through his iBomma website. "If you come after me, I will also come after you," he said on the website, which was construed as a challenge not only to the city police but also to Vijay Deverakonda. The alleged movie pirate stated that he had also sent a message to the actor, who was stepping up pressure on investigation agencies, threatening that he would release Deverakonda's new movie on iBomma. Ravi appeared very confident on his last day of police custody and…...

34+ min ago (202+ words) Health minister Satyakumar Yadav ordered an immediate inquiry, expressing strong displeasure over the incident VIJAYAWADA: An orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Satyasagar, and staff nurse Padmavathi have been suspended for medical negligence at the Government Area Hospital in Tuni of Kakinada district, after a surgical blade was left inside a patient's body during a procedure. The patient, who had earlier undergone fixation with a steel rod following a road accident, was admitted on November 27 for screw removal. During the operation, the surgical blade broke and remained inside the surgical site, but the wound was stitched without detecting the error. The patient returned with severe pain, and an X-ray revealed the blade lodged inside. Health minister Satyakumar Yadav ordered an immediate inquiry, expressing strong displeasure over the incident. The directorate of secondary health services conducted a detailed probe and found the doctor and…...

34+ min ago (266+ words) VIJAYAWADA: Meticulous arrangements are underway at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam (Durga temple) in Vijayawada for the smooth conduct of Bhavani Deeksha Viramana 2025, scheduled from December 11 to 15. The ritual will commence at 8 a.m. on December 11 and conclude with the Maha Poornahuthi at 10.30 a.m. on December 15. A mobile application titled Bhavani Deeksha 2025 has been introduced to help devotees plan their visit. The app provides real-time updates on darshan timings, prasadam counters and routes, enabling devotees to have a hassle-free experience. Officials expect over seven lakh devotees during the festival. Major rituals such as Agni Pratishthapana, Shata Chandiyagam and Giri Pradakshina will be performed as per tradition. The temple has arranged dedicated queue lines, resting halls, parking spaces, prasadam counters, annadanam centres and upgraded security systems. More than 3,000 police personnel will be deployed and 300 CCTV cameras installed across the temple and ghat…...

44+ min ago (167+ words) Nellore: Nawabpet police arrested a woman and seized 25 kg of ganja on Sunday, as part of the district's intensified drive to make Nellore drug-free. Officials also suspect her involvement in the murder of social worker Penchalaiah, who was campaigning against drugs and was killed at Kallurpalli on Saturday. Police said the raid was conducted on November 29 at around 9 p.m. in Kinnera Prasad Layout, where officers found the contraband stored for illegal transportation. The seizure was made in the presence of a Tahsildar. The accused, Arava Kamakshi (31) of Ahmed Nagar, Nellore, was arrested and a case registered under the NDPS Act, 1985 at Nawabpet Police Station. The operation was carried out under the supervision of SP Dr Ajita Vejendla, additional SP (Admin) C.H. Soujanya, and Nellore in-charge DSP M. Giridhar Rao. Nawabpet CI G. Venugopal Reddy, Nellore Rural CI G. Venu, SI K. Shivaiah and other personnel participated....