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Though majority polling booths are in government schools in villages, a good number of them are yet to get basic amenities, like clean washrooms despite the Nadu-Nedu programme. This is forcing gram panchayat secretaries to make makeshift arrangements for polling staff. (Representational Photo: PTI)

AP records turnout of voters at 81.67 pc in gram panchayat polls in...

Krishna topped with 85.06 followed by Visakhapatnam with 84.2, while ht lowest is Srikakulam with 75.77

9 Feb 2021 11:15 PM IST

As many as 7,506 candidates are contesting for sarpanch posts and 43,601 are in the fray for ward members. (Representational image : PTI)

First phase of AP Panchayat elections underway

The polls will be conducted in four phases till February 21 with the first first one being held on Tuesday

9 Feb 2021 11:22 AM IST

Speaking on the occasion, he felt the need to take up expansion of Karakatta road and to connect other roads linked to it in order to facilitate quicker development of Amaravati region. (Photo: twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Jagan calls for fast-tracking works in Amaravati region

The CM reviewed several key projects coming up under Amaravati Region and also being taken up in Visakhapatnam

9 Feb 2021 4:31 AM IST

While the State Election Commission has notified elections for 3,249 sarpanch posts and also for 32,502 ward members in 3,249 gram panchayats, people have elected their village heads unanimously in 525 gram panchayats. (Photo: DC/ Narayana Rao)

AP to go for gram panchayat polls phase-1 today

The election will be conducted for 2,723 sarpanchs and 20,157 ward members in 12 districts of the state barring...

9 Feb 2021 4:30 AM IST

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Two ward volunteers sacked in Nellore for misguiding people on welfare...

The Commissioner has been closely monitoring activities of ward volunteers owing to complaints of indiscipline among...

9 Feb 2021 1:38 AM IST

The SP visited various villages under Martur, Addanki and J Pangaluru police stations and issued directions to police officers and other staff involved in the first phase of the elections. (Representational Photo: DC)

Ban orders imposed on poll-bound villages in AP

Prakasam district Superintendent of Police, Siddharth Kaushal has advised villagers to avoid crowding on the day of...

8 Feb 2021 4:53 AM IST

Private employees working in Telangana State said the main candidates in their village offered them to and fro bus tickets and money for other expenses if they went back home for voting. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Lure to voters at high pitch in first phase of AP Gram Panchayat polls

Candidates desperate for a win are setting their eyes on fellow villagers working in distant towns and cities

8 Feb 2021 4:50 AM IST

HC observed that the SEC does not have power to direct that the petitioner (minister) be confined to his residential premises. (Photo:DC)

AP HC sets aside SEC order restraining minister Ramachandra Reddy

The Court restrained the minister from interacting with the media till all phases of the gram panchayat polls are over...

8 Feb 2021 4:41 AM IST

Picture used for representational purposes only (Image source: AP Photo/ Anupam Nat)

Beggars have it easy in Kurnool district

A cleanup operation will be taken up in coordination with other stakeholders, stated the DSP

8 Feb 2021 4:15 AM IST

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till Sept 30. (PTI Photo)

Flights from Rajamahendravaram to Mumbai, New Delhi

CM has promised to allocate Rs 150 crore for development of the constituency

8 Feb 2021 4:15 AM IST

Senior BJP leader and MLC PVN Madhav (Image source: Twitte@MadhavBJP)

BJP will oppose blanket disinvestment of Vizag PSUs: MLC Madhav

Union Cabinet Committee will rather suggest a strategic merger to prevent losses and expand the operations further

8 Feb 2021 4:15 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind (Image source: PTI)

Kovind extols merits of yoga and meditation

He also visits Satsang ashram in Madanapalle

8 Feb 2021 4:15 AM IST