Nellore: History-Sheeter Accused Of Matricide, Murdered Near RTO Office
In the past, Saiteja had brutally murdered his own mother. Against this background, Nellore police had booked him under the PD Act and sent him to jail.
Nellore Mahalakshmi temple set for reconstruction with 1.01 crore funding
The total budget for the reconstruction works was attained recently, with contributions pouring in from donors, especially from the Balija Kapu community
AP CM Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda irrigation project on August 31
The project is expected to transform drought-affected parts of Markapur, Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa districts by improving irrigation and drinking water availability
Kakani Flays AP Government Over Water Management in Nellore
Kakani demanded an immediate review of water availability in Somasila and Kandaleru and urged the government to release water to protect farmers interests
300 Grams Of Gold Stolen From BengaluruVijayawada Bus
Vemuru Venkata Krishna and his wife Radha, who were travelling to Vijayawada to attend a wedding, discovered that their bag containing the jewellery was missing when the bus stopped at Rajupalem near Nellore to allow passengers to use the restrooms.
TD Ticket Tussle Hots Up Ahead of Nellore Civic Polls
A senior TD leader said the party could not ignore those who had joined from the YSRC but should also ensure that loyalists received their due share of tickets
A complaint has been submitted to railway authorities seeking an immediate inspection and enquiry into an alleged unauthorised Church construction on Railway land at Bitragunta in Andhra Pradeshs SPSR Nellore district. The complaint, submitted by the NGO watchdog Legal Rights Protection Forum on August 25, was addressed to the Divisional Railway Manager and Chief Vigilance [] The post Church Allegedly Built On Railway Land In Andhra: Complaint Seeks Probe, Demolition And Action Against Officials appeared first on The Commune .
Nellore GRP arrest three, including minor, for train thefts
Officials say the three belong to a single family, recover over 104 grams of gold and 180 grams of silver worth 13.65 lakh, allegedly linked to eight different cases, from the accused
Nellore: Family of 3 Held for Train Thefts, Rs 13.65 Lakh Jewellery Recovered
Police recovered 104.248 grams of gold jewellery worth about Rs.13.40 lakh and 180 grams of silver articles valued at Rs.25,000 from the accused. The valuables were allegedly stolen in eight separate offences.
Six-Year-Old Boy Helps Police Trace Fathers Hidden Bike in Nellore
The video of the boy accompanying the police to trace his father's bike went viral on social media
Nellore modernising 46 parks to enhance community spaces
Ponguru Narayan mentioned about the modernisation of the 46 parks being undertaken at a cost of 13.5 crore during the recent Independence Day speech, of which 33 have already been completed
AP Quartz Industry To Suffer Major Blow as US Imposes Safeguard Duty
2550% safeguard duty from August 15 may hit quartz exports from Nellore, Kadapa and other districts
Andhra Pradesh: Helmet Mandatory For 2-Wheeler Motorcycle Riders Entering Nellore
The collector called for speed breakers, reflective markings and CCTV cameras to detect wrong-route driving on highways: Reports
Nellore Police Fail To Trace District's Missing Army Jawan
The search team comprised sub-inspectors from Varikuntapadu and Kavali, three constables, a technical assistant and one of Ravis relatives: Reports
Annual festival at Venkaiah Swamy Ashram begins in Nellore
Around three lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple during the week-long celebrations
Mayor Inspects Urdu School, Assures Swift Development Works
Nellore Mayor Devarakonda Sujatha Ashok inspected an Urdu school in Jandaveedhi and directed officials to expedite repairs, development works and security measures.
Nellore Collector supports woman entrepreneur with 80,000 financial aid
Handing over a cheque to the woman, Himanshu Shukla says Palle Veekshana programme is being conducted in the district not only to understand the local peoples issues but also to support their aspirations
YSRCP accuses NDA government of rampant corruption in Nellore
Minister announces 40 lakh for Nellore Vinayaka temple reconstruction
Ponguru Narayana performs bhumi puja, fulfils an election promise made to his constituents ahead of the 2024 general elections
3,000 take part in organ donation awareness walk in Nellore
The walk by Narayana Medical College and Hospital was flagged off by Municipal Commissioner Y.O. Nandan and District Medical and Health Officer V. Sujatha, who asked people to come forward to donate organs
Nellore Civic Body Installs Dedicated Bins for Waste Plastic Bottles
Municipal commissioner Y.O. Nandan and NMCs health officer Dr O. Dinesh inaugurated the bins at several locations, including the Necklace Road Ganesh Ghat area, on Thursday.
Nellores Heritage Sites Need Tourism Push, Says Beeda Masthan Rao
Under the programme, facilities such as toilets, drinking water, rest areas, walking paths, dustbins, signage, lighting and sound-and-light shows can be developed and maintained by approved Monument Mitras under ASI supervision.
Har Ghar Tiranga rallies held in Ongole, Nellore
Ongole Trunk Road was packed with more than 3,000 participants, including students, government staff from various departments and locals, all carrying national flags, while a rally featuring a massive 275-foot national flag was organised near the Collectorate in Nellore
2 Nellore Teachers Selected for Finland Training
Dominic Reddy and Dr Chennayya were among the recipients of the State Best Teacher Awards presented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 5, 2025.
Nellore Officials Alert As Districts Second Paddy Crop Reaches Critical Stage
The administration is targeting to irrigate 3.22 lakh acres of the second crop using water from the Somasila project. Officials have reviewed storage levels in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs, requirement of water and supply to delta and non-delta areas.
275-Foot-Long Tricolour Leads Tiranga Rally In Nellore
A 275-foot national flag led a Tiranga rally in Nellore on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrations, with students, officials and residents joining the march.
Civil Surgeon faces probe for alleged use of false caste certificate
The former resident of Indukurpet mandal in Nellore district has been facing allegations of obtaining a false Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate around 40 years ago and rising to such a senior position using SC reservations
Woman lost in Nellore forest for a night traced with drone
Nagadasari Ratnamma of Obulayapalle village had gone to collect firewood on Monday and spent the night under a tree; a team from the police, the Special Branch and the Forest Department found her near the Mamidikona base camp
YSRCP Will Not Be Cowed Down By Cases: Chandrasekhar
Reddy accused the alliance government of misusing public funds and encouraging corruption in Nellore municipal corporation through contracts for garbage collection, sweeping etc
YSRC Holds Rally in Nellore, Seeks CBI Probe into Mega DSC
Govardhan Reddy alleged that irregularities and a paper leak had occurred in the Mega DSC and said the response from students and youth reflected the growing strength of the movement.
TD Reviews Development, Party Organisation In Nellore
TD district president and MLC Beeda Ravichandra said more than 90 per cent of membership enrolment and new committee formation had been completed. Motorcycle tours would be organised across constituencies and mandals to improve coordination with party cadres, he said
Army Jawan from Nellore Goes Missing While Returning Home
Ravi was working in the sanitation department in Tengnoupal district of Manipur. According to reports, he last spoke to his wife on July 19 near Dimapur Railway Station in Nagaland while he was on his way home for the holidays.
National Kamadhenu Cattle Breeding Centre in Nellore to Get Sustained Water Supply
A major feather in its cap has been the establishment of a state-of-the-art In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) Laboratory, which has transformed indigenous cattle breeding in Andhra Pradesh.
Nellore Equips Waste Pickers With Garbage Collection Vehicles
The initiative aims to provide waste pickers with safer working conditions and improved livelihood opportunities
Nellore schools set for 209 crore infrastructure upgrade with CSR funds
The DSR School in Moolapeta will undergo modernisation with 25 crore, followed by allocations for developing RSR School (15 crore), Zilla Parishad High School on Podalakur Road (25 crore) and V. Puram TIDCO School (20 crore)
Nellore Polytechnic Students Protest Over Lack of Basic Amenities
Chandrasekhar Reddy assured the students that he would continue to pursue the matter until their grievances were addressed.
Rs 34.8 Crore Allotted for Makeover of Nellore District Welfare Hostels
Those who participated in the programme include Sarvepalli MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, Kavali MLA Dagumati Venkata Krishna Reddy, and Udayagiri MLA Kakarla Suresh.
Rs 7.25-cr Udayagiri Heritage Restoration Plan Awaits CSR Funding
The Union ministry of culture disclosed this in the Lok Sabha while replying to a question raised by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy.
Child's Death Triggers Protest at Nellore Government Hospital
According to reports, the deceased was identified as Tejaswini. Her parents alleged that they had rushed her to the government hospital as they could not afford treatment at a private hospital.
Janardhan, Haripriya Clinch State Carrom Titles
Ch. Janardhan Reddy and L. Haripriya emerged men's and women's champions at the Andhra State First Ranking Carrom Tournament 2026 held in Nellore.
Police arrest man for setting tribal woman on fire in Nellore district
Nellore: Empty Gas Cylinder Lorry Plunges Off Bridge, Two Hurt
The accident occurred while the lorry was travelling from Pamuru in Markapuram district to Kadapa district.
Nellore recorded the highest number of uncollectable enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while Polavaram reported the lowest.
For tuberculosis (TB) patients from economically backward regions, financial assistance through government initiatives is as crucial as medication. Delays in disbursing aid are affecting the recovery of patients from across the State as they struggle to afford nutritious food and travel for treatment, writes Nellore Sravani
Andhra State Carrom tournament kicks off in Nellore
State-level Carrom Tournament in Nellore from July 31
Timber Mafia Thriving Along Chittoor-Tamil Nadu Border
Tree felling is prevalent in Yadamari, Gudipala, G.D. Nellore, Palasamudram, S.R. Puram, Nagari, Bangarupalem, Palamaner, Baireddipalle, V. Kota, and Kuppam mandals
Nellore MP Prabhakar Reddy Seeks Rs 14-Crore NH-67 Road Upgrade
The MP said Buchireddypalem, located about 15 km from Nellore city, is rapidly developing into a satellite town. However, traffic bottlenecks caused by roadside encroachments, unregulated parking, temporary stalls and the lack of pedestrian facilities have led to frequent accidents.
Illegal Buildings Continue to Rise in Nellore Despite NMC Crackdown
Illegal constructions and road encroachments continue across Nellore despite repeated civic enforcement drives, raising concerns over urban planning and compliance.
Nellore district targets 50% green cover by 2047
District Collector directs all departments to collect details on vacant government lands for plantation, proposals for establishing school nurseries, areas for Vanamahotsav plantations, sites for developing palm groves, and areas appropriate for Great Green Wall initiative
Lemon farmers in Nellore urged to take crop insurance amid El Nio threat
Lemon farmers in Nellore urged to take crop insurance amid El Nio threat
YSRCP stages protests across State over DSC irregularities', demands Lokesh's resignation
Party student and youth wing members take out rallies and hold demonstrations in Vijayawada, Nellore, Tirupati, Nandyal and other places alleging paper leaks, irregularities in Sports Quota appointments and denial of opportunities to deserving candidate; police stop a proposed rally in Narasannapeta
Nellore Police Intensify Cordon And Search Drives
Residents were urged to promptly report suspicious persons and anti-social activities
'Swayam' Model for SHG Women Entrepreneurs Presented
They proposed launching the initiative on a pilot basis in Nellore, Guntur and Parvathipuram Manyam districts before expanding it across Andhra Pradesh
Nellore all set to distribute 10,000 bicycles to girl students on July 27
MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayanas self-funded project aims to reduce transportation costs for girls studying in 23 State-run high schools in his Nellore constituency, and those belonging to economically disadvantaged families
Take up Dagadarthi airport after Bhogapuram, Nellore MPs urge Naidu
Rajya Sabha member Beedha Mastan Rao Yadav and MPs Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy raised the delay in the Dagadarthi airport with the Chief Minister
Dasaradha Ramaiahs Death A Huge Loss To Communist Movement, Says K. Narayana
Narayana said the CPI had lost one of its senior leaders in Nellore district.
Senior Communist leader Pamujula Dasaratha Ramayya dies in Nellore
Nellore Civic Body Warns of Strict Action Against Single-Use Plastics
He warned that repeated violations could lead to cancellation of trade licences and sealing of commercial establishments
Mega PTM 4.0 Held Across Nellore, Prakasam, Tirupati, Chittoor
At Petlur village in Prakasam district, Social Welfare minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy described students as the country's most valuable human resource.
State-Ranking Carrom Tournament in Nellore from July 31
The tournament is aimed at improving players state rankings and providing a competitive platform for talented carrom players from across Andhra Pradesh.
Special Prayers Held in Nellore for Balakrishna's Recovery
Special prayers were held at Nellore's Moolapeta Shiva Temple for actor and MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna's speedy recovery after his leg injury.
Dry spell to continue for most parts of A.P. until July 30; overall deficit reaches 53.3%
All the districts in Andhra Pradesh, except for SPSR Nellore, have reported deficient rainfall as of July 23; West Godavari reports the sharpest rainfall gap at 76.8%
AP Approves Rs 140-Crore ITC-Branded Four-Star Hotel Project In Nellore
The project, approved under the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy 2024-29, is expected to generate 140 direct jobs and strengthen tourism and hospitality infrastructure in the district.
Andhra Pradesh: Donors Contribute Over Rs 2.35 Lakh For Thalassaemia Treatment In Nellore
Srinivasan Chakravarthi and his family donated Rs 2,05,500 for the purchase of essential medicines for children undergoing treatment at the Thalassaemia Unit: Reports
State Sanitation Award Increases Responsibility: Nellore Commissioner
Nellore Municipal Corporation's state sanitation award has strengthened its resolve to further improve cleanliness, scientific waste management and public participation, Commissioner Y.O. Nandan said.
Several steps have been taken to enhance the visibility of the products, Union Minister Jitin Prasada says in response to a question raised by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy
Childrens Park In Nellore To Get Adventure Facilities In Major Revamp
The park, developed on the site of a former dumping yard, will be redesigned on the lines of the Rajamahendravaram Childrens Park under the Green Corporation initiative.
Habitual Ganja Smuggler Detained Under PIT-NDPS Act
SPSR Nellore police invoked the PIT-NDPS Act against an alleged drug peddler to curb repeated narcotics offences.
260 Students Felicitated At Shining Stars Awards In Nellore
He also appreciated the role of parents, particularly mothers, in shaping students' success and said the government was strengthening the education sector through improved infrastructure, quality learning and student welfare initiatives
Nellore Civic Chief Warns On Unsafe Sand Transport
Nandan instructed owners of lorries, tractors, bullock carts and other vehicles transporting sand, gravel and construction materials to ensure that all loads are properly covered and comply with civic safety standards. He warned that violators would face stringent action
Nellore NTR Centre will be developed on the lines of Hyderabads Necklace Road, says MLA
Mypadu Beach Sets Sight on Eco-Friendly Blue Flag Global Certification
Situated about 25 kilometres from Nellore city, Mypadu has steadily grown into one of the district's most popular tourist attractions.
YSRC Alleges Police Cover-Up In Custodial Death
Addressing a press conference in Nellore, Kakani claimed that Yedukondalu died due to custodial torture and not by suicide, as maintained by the police.
Highway blocked over alleged custodial death in Nellore
Man arrested in theft case dies in police custody in Nellore district
Family members and relatives allege that he died due to third-degree torture for three days while in custody at Manubolu police station
Man arrested in theft case dies in police custody in Nellore district
Family members and relatives allege that he died due to third-degree torture for three days while in custody at Manubolu police station
Nellore Consumer Panel Pulls Up SBI Over Cyber Fraud Recovery
The Nellore consumer panel directed SBI to stop recovering disputed credit card dues in a cyber fraud case.
Prakasam: Main Accused In Nellore AO Murder Case Allegedly Dies By Suicide With Family
Police have launched a probe and are examining all possible angles behind the incident
Lapses In Murder Probe: Nellore SP Transfers Entire Police Station Staff
The action follows allegations that the police failed to properly investigate the suspicious death of mandal agriculture officer
Narayana on Wheels mobile clinic offers affordable care to poor patients in Nellore
National Lok Adalat resolves 38,412 cases in one day in Nellore district
Participating in the programme, District Principal Judge says resolving disputes through compromise not only saves time and money but also ensures speedy justice
National Lok Adalat Aids Recovery of Rs 1 Cr in Nellore Civic Tax Dues
Municipal commissioner Nandan thanked the Principal District Judge for supporting the corporations tax recovery drive
100 More MBBS Seats for AP As NMC Clears Expansion in Kadapa, Nellore
Announcing the development on Friday, Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav said NMC has issued Letters of Permission (LoPs) for increasing MBBS intake by 75 seats at the government medical college in Kadapa and 25 seats at the ACSR government medical college in Nellore.
Somireddy Says Change Nellore ITDAs Status Could Help Challa Yanadis
He is now preparing to take the issue to the centre, seeking a change in the Nellore ITDA status
Nellore Police Intensify Highway Vigil, Step Up Night Patrols
Acting on the directions of superintendent of police Dr Ajitha Vejendla, police teams have increased deployment at major junctions, highways and other sensitive locations to strengthen public safety, maintain law and order, and deter crime.
Nellore: A Role Model In AP Despite Financial Constraints, Says Its Chairman
The authority chairman said NUDA is now investing 19 crore to develop the Jammalapalem layout: Reports
7,000 Nellore Government School Students To Get Free Bicycles
Nellores free bicycle initiative aims to make commuting to school easier for students from 15 urban and eight rural government high schools.
FlyView Is Coming as an AI-Native Unified Security Platform From Nellores Nexus Innovation Hub
An AI security startup launches from Nellore; FlyView unifies ten security surfaces and introduces AI-SPMthe first AI Security Operations layer for the enterprise.
