6+ min ago (136+ words) Guntur: Narasaraopeta Engineering College signed an MoU with Curtin University, Malaysia on Saturday, at a programme held in Sarawak, Malaysia. The MoU was exchanged between NEC vice-chairman... NEC signs MoU with Curtin University - Created On: 1 Dec 2025 10:00 AM IST Guntur: Narasaraopeta Engineering College signed an MoU with Curtin University, Malaysia on Saturday, at a programme held in Sarawak, Malaysia. The MoU was exchanged between NEC vice-chairman Chakravarthi Mittapalli, director Suhasini Mittapalli, and Prof Vincent Lee Chieng Chen. Live Updates: Bihar Election Results 2025 Live Updates: Jubilee Hills by-poll counting National Technology Day 2025: Industry Experts on Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation International Women's Day 2025 Live Updates: Celebrating Women's Achievements Across the Globe Live Update: One Nation one election bill to be referred to Joint Parliament Committee...

21+ min ago (275+ words) Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari district Joint Collector Y Megha Swaroop has informed that 40,922 paddy procurement coupons had been generated as of November 29. Through 205 procurement centres... Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari district Joint Collector Y Megha Swaroop has informed that 40,922 paddy procurement coupons had been generated as of November 29. Through 205 procurement centres arranged in 18 mandals, the district has procured 1,91,559.920 metric tonnes of paddy from 25,644 farmers so far. The Joint Collector issued a press statement on the progress of paddy procurement for the Kharif 2025-2026 season. He stated that the district has set a target of four lakh metric tonnes of paddy for the season. Payments amounting to Rs 202.46 crore were made to 11,767 farmers within 48 hours of procurement. A total of 157 rice mills have been participating in the procurement process this year. Farmers were advised to dry their paddy to a 17 percent moisture level before bringing…...

37+ min ago (230+ words) Paderu (ASR District): District collector AS Dinesh Kumar has directed officials to ensure that Margadarshis adopt a higher number of Bangaru Kutumbalu under the Swarnandhra P4programme. The collector... Paderu (ASR District): District collector AS Dinesh Kumar has directed officials to ensure that Margadarshis adopt a higher number of Bangaru Kutumbalu under the Swarnandhra P4programme The collector held a virtual review meeting on Saturday with nodal officers of the three Assembly constituencies, special officers, MPDOs and Mandal Revenue Officers from the district Speaking on the occasion, he said that all departments must work collectively to advance the Swarnandhra P4 programme, which aims to eradicate poverty in the district He stated that the progress of the adopted Bangaru Kutumbalu would be reviewed weekly, and advised the Margadarshis to adopt as many families as possible The Collector especially urged the mandal special officers and MPDOs in…...

52+ min ago (97+ words) Narasaraopet: Pedakurapadu police seized seven lorries that were transporting sand without any permits or bills on Saturday. As part of vehicle inspections, a special picketing point was set up, and... Narasaraopet: Pedakurapadu police seized seven lorries that were transporting sand without any permits or bills on Saturday As part of vehicle inspections, a special picketing point was set up, and the lorries without bills were identified by Sub-Inspector Giribabu and brought to the police station A case was registered, and the seized lorries were handed over to the mining department through the Tahsildar, the SI said....

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (355+ words) Guntur: The Kuruba community can progress only under the Telugu Desam Party rule, said State BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savitha. Education will help the Kuruba community gain... Guntur: The Kuruba community can progress only under the Telugu Desam Party rule, said State BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savitha Education will help the Kuruba community gain political, economic, and social recognition, she said She participated and spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly formed Guntur district Kuruba Social Committee held here on Sunday She clarified that TDP has always ensured all-round development of the BCs She recalled that during the early days of the TDP, NTR gave political importance to the Kuruba community.She emphasised that education is the key to development and urged Kuruba families to ensure higher education for their children…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (146+ words) Vijayawada: Andhra Loyola College (ALC) conducted a six-day intensive placement training programme for all final-year students of the sixth semester. The programme was organised in collaboration with... Vijayawada: Andhra Loyola College (ALC) conducted a six-day intensive placement training programme for all final-year students of the sixth semester. The programme was organised in collaboration with the Naandi Foundation under the Mahindra Rise Initiative, as part of Mahindra's Community Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Srilakshmi, regional manager of Naandi Foundation, highlighted that moulding graduates into employable young professionals and transforming them into valuable human resources is a shared responsibility of academia and industry. A team of expert trainers'BG Pavani, MV Maheswar Reddy, B Pavan Kumar, Sreeja Thommandru, K Gowtham Shankar, Pawan Sarma, and Lakshmi Manasa'engaged the students in 8 different groups through an intensive curriculum focusing on aptitude, logical reasoning, communication, soft skills....

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (187+ words) Bhimavaram: SRKR Engineering College here is giving significant importance to sports and has developed advanced sports courts to encourage students, said Union Minister of State for Industries and Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma. He stated that the institution has been consistently promoting a strong sporting culture by providing modern facilities and supporting talented athletes. The minister appreciated the college management for investing in infrastructure that helps students excel not only academically but also in various sports disciplines. He added that such initiatives play a vital role in shaping disciplined, confident and physically fit youth who can bring laurels at state and national levels. He commended the efforts of the faculty and management in nurturing well-rounded students and encouraged them to continue strengthening sports activities on campus. District collector Chadalavada Nagarani and Joint Collector P Rahul Kumar Reddy said that the college…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (298+ words) Guntur: Guntur district administration was put on high alert as the threat of Cyclone Ditwah looms large. District collector A Thameem Ansariya directed the officials to be ready to face the cyclone... Guntur: Guntur district administration was put on high alert as the threat of Cyclone Ditwah looms large. District collector A Thameem Ansariya directed the officials to be ready to face the cyclone impact. Meanwhile, the district administration set up a cyclone control room at the collectorate here on Sunday. People may contact the cyclone control room at 0863-223401.The Guntur district police have set up control rooms and initiated continuous monitoring in view of the impact of the cyclone, informed SP Vakul Jindal. To alert the public in cyclone-affected areas and to ensure timely assistance, control rooms have been established at the district level and in all police sub-divisions....

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (266+ words) Ongole: Prakasam district collector P Raja Babu announced that the district administration is on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah is expected to affect the region on Monday and Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall. Speaking at a press meet on Sunday evening, the collector said that the Meteorological Department has warned of intense rainfall, prompting authorities to establish a command-and-control centre at Prakasam Bhavan. Fourteen mandals, including Ongole, Kanigiri, Kondapi, and Marripudi, are likely to experience severe weather, including strong winds and heavy rain. Collector Raja Babu said that special officers have been deployed to monitor the situation across affected areas. Drawing lessons from previous cyclone Montha, the administration has taken precautionary measures, particularly in vulnerable zones. He announced that drainage systems in Ongole city, including Potharaju and Nalla canals, have been cleared to ensure smooth water flow. Raja Babu informed that…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (260+ words) Anantapur: Urban MLA Daggupati Prasad participated in the Prana Pratistha ceremony of the Ayyappa Swamy idol at the temple on 80-feet road in Ramnagar, Anantapur, on Sunday. The rituals began during... Anantapur: Urban MLA Daggupati Prasad participated in the Prana Pratistha ceremony of the Ayyappa Swamy idol at the temple on 80-feet road in Ramnagar, Anantapur, on Sunday. The rituals began during Brahma Muhurtham, drawing devotees, temple organisers and Maladharis, who gathered at the temple by 4:30 a.m. The consecration was carried out as per Agama traditions, followed by Kalasharchana and Kalasha Pratistha. The MLA actively took part in the rituals and later performed special pujas. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed happiness in being part of the sacred event and praised the temple committee and Guruswamis for their disciplined conduct of rituals. He also assured full support for the temple's development....