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I am Vadrevu Srinivasa Prasada Rao, employed as a Sr.Reporter, based at Kakinada in Rajamahendravaram Bureau of Deccan Chronicle. My focus areas include feature stories, crime, and politics, cultural, environment, Irrigation, Sports and other General Stories coverage.

Cockfights are a traditional game during Sankrant (iRepresentational Image)

Andhra Pradesh: Drone Surveillance, Control Rooms to Curb Cockfights...

Police warn of strict action across Godavari, Kakinada districts

14 Jan 2026 12:38 AM IST

Jangareddygudem, Eluru Teams Clinch Titles in Sir Arthur Cotton Boat Races

Jangareddygudem, Eluru Teams Clinch Titles in Sir Arthur Cotton Boat...

Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, minister K. Srinivas, Amalapuram MP Ganti Harish Mathur, Kothapeta MLA Bandaru Satyananda...

14 Jan 2026 12:18 AM IST

The organisers of cockfights suggested that it should be developed as tourism spot as nearly Rs 600 crore business would take place at the venues.

Stage Set for Numerous Cockfights in Erstwhile Godavari District From...

There are 10 major cockfight grounds in these districts, where hundreds of crores are to be bet during the festivities...

13 Jan 2026 11:51 PM IST

Sankranti: Differences in Fixation of Date Between Almanac Writers

Sankranti: Differences in Fixation of Date Between Almanac Writers

The three almanac calculations vary.

13 Jan 2026 12:05 AM IST

One Group of Almanac Writer Followers Celebrated Sankranti

One Group of Almanac Writer Followers Celebrated Sankranti

The present Drik Principle almanac writers are calculating the sun’s movements from 285AD and there were differences...

13 Jan 2026 12:04 AM IST

Sankranthi Festivities Begin With Races, Rangoli And Rural Sports

Sankranthi Festivities Begin With Races, Rangoli And Rural Sports

Eluru DSP Sravan Kumar urged people, to celebrate the festival in a traditional way and stay away from gambling,...

11 Jan 2026 11:33 PM IST

ONGC Extinguishes Irusumanda Mori-5 Fire, Caps Well

ONGC Extinguishes Irusumanda Mori-5 Fire, Caps Well

The Amalapuram MP told they should prepare the people of surrounding villages in dealing with such mishaps

10 Jan 2026 8:31 PM IST

There are over 20 varieties of fighter roosters including Kaaki, Setu, Nallamachala Setu, Parla, Savala, Nalla Savala, Kokkirayi, Kowju, Myla, Poola, Telupu Gowdu, Yerupu Gowdu, Pingali, Nallabora and Yerrapoda.

Preparations Begin for Rooster Fights in AP's Coastal Districts

Bhimavaram DSP Raghuvir Vishnu told reporters that they have so far bounded over about 500 persons from the area. He...

9 Jan 2026 10:17 PM IST

Clash at Grama Sabha Leaves Sarpanch, Husband Injured

Clash at Grama Sabha Leaves Sarpanch, Husband Injured

Violence erupts over proposal to merge villages with Amalapuram town

9 Jan 2026 12:21 AM IST

11 Institutions in Eluru Get AI Labs, Digital Libraries

11 Institutions in Eluru Get AI Labs, Digital Libraries

Addressing students, District Collector K. Vetri Selvi said education was the key to achieving higher goals in life and...

8 Jan 2026 11:02 PM IST

Normal Life Returns as Mori-5 Blowout Eases

Normal Life Returns as Mori-5 Blowout Eases

According to officials, the height of the flames has reduced to about 10 metres. A temporary road is being laid through...

8 Jan 2026 10:36 PM IST

The organisers of cockfights suggested that it should be developed as tourism spot as nearly Rs 600 crore business would take place at the venues.

Gundata Gambling Auctions Stir Sankranti Politics

Despite repeated police warnings against cockfights, card games and Gundata, enforcement is often relaxed during the...

8 Jan 2026 1:14 AM IST