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The east zone team of the commissioners task force arrested a gang of drug smugglers near Habziguda, and recovered around 420 kilogrammes of ganja.

Ganja cultivation up in Andhra-Odisha border

The yield per acre is around 1000 to 1,200 kgs and the rate paid to the farmers is around Rs 3,000 per kg.

25 March 2017 7:03 AM IST

The Central government has decided to release funds directly to district collectors to start the campaign on cashless transactions.

BIAL accused of fund diversion to Amaravati

Orvakallu airport land allotted, Bhohapuram loan diverted.

25 March 2017 6:56 AM IST

An unusual demand by the farmers for compensation as well as same extent of land towards their land acquired for a reservoir under Telugu Ganga Project has halted a project taken up in 2009 at Venkatramarajupeta in Kaluvoy mandal of Nellore district. (Representational image)

Anantapur: Drought-hit arecanut farmers in dire straits

Devaganipalli and Tammidepalli villages are rich with farmers of betelnut orchards in the district.

25 March 2017 6:43 AM IST

The driver had purchased liquor from a roadside wine shop and got drunk before crashing his vehicle. (Representational image)

Highway wine shops in Kurnool district wait for Supreme Court's signal

177 shops located on the NH 44 are likely to be affected.

25 March 2017 6:37 AM IST

The World Health Organisation classifies processed meat as carcinogenic, meaning bacon and salami are categorised alongside gamma radiation and cigarettes.

Warangal: Brahmanical norms forcing eating habit changes, says...

Mr Murali made some rather controversial statements about Brahmanical culture, but later in the evening offered a public...

25 March 2017 1:46 AM IST

Narra Sasikalas mother Krishna Kumari and father Sunkara Venkateswar Rao.

Andhra Pradesh: Techie Hanumantha Rao took Rs 1 crore dowry'

Hanumantha Rao's parents did not take the matter seriously and asked Sasikala to settle it amicably.

25 March 2017 1:20 AM IST

Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu

Nellore: M Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate Digital Mela

A digital mela is being organised at AC Subba Reddy Sports Stadium on April 1.

24 March 2017 7:28 AM IST

The new general hospital, attached to the government medical college, built at an estimated cost of Rs 60 crore with the most advanced equipment and facilities is all set to open on March 31 but with insufficient manpower. (Representational image)

Nellore: Manpower lacking at new general hospital

The five-floor building is equipped with seven lifts.

24 March 2017 7:24 AM IST

Pilgrims from Karnataka and Maharashtra have been descending on Srisiailam to participate in Ugadi celebrations. (Photo: DC)

Pilgrims walk miles for Ugadi festival

Devotees arrive from states like Karnataka and Maharashtra.

24 March 2017 7:20 AM IST

AP Pollution Control Board chairman G. Phani Kumar shares a word with CSC director Anumitharoy Chowdary at the stakeholders meeting in Vijayawada on Thursday. Member secretary B.S.N. Prasad is also seen. (Photo: DC)

Andhra Pradesh set to formulate green building policy

Andhra Pradesh state government had started its efforts to bring a green building policy.

24 March 2017 7:16 AM IST

YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers lemon juice to AgriGold victim who was on hunger strike in Vijayawada on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

AgriGold victims call off stir

Chief Minister assures to speed up auction process of AgriGold assets.

24 March 2017 7:12 AM IST

As part of Earth Hour initiative, voluntary organisations called upon the denizens of the city to switch off lights on March 25 for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm voluntarily.

Visakhapatnam: Earth hour to be observed tomorrow

A walk will also be conducted with the theme 'Walk for Earth Hour'' from Kalimatha temple to Pandurangaswami temple.

24 March 2017 7:07 AM IST