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A view of Wood Yard Street in One Town area in the city.

Wood Yard Street fades into obscurity

The area is also a home to hundreds of shipping companies and allied service providers.

15 Aug 2016 6:45 AM IST

A family of devotees takes selfies at Pushkar ghats during a holy dip on the third day of the Krishna Puskharalu in Old Amaravati on Sunday. (Photo: E. Tejo Roy)

Selfie mania forces cops to act tough at Krishna Pushkaralu

This selfie mania is leaving many mobile phones as they are slipping into the water.

15 Aug 2016 6:40 AM IST

Security stepped up at Saidapet judges quarters. (Photo: DC)

Anantapur under security blanket for I-Day functions

Entry into stadium is restricted due to limited seating.

15 Aug 2016 6:35 AM IST

YSR Congress Nagari MLA R.K. Roja

No plan to join TD, says YSRC Nagari MLA Roja

The MLA alleged that the government was misusing funds in the name of Krishna Pushkaralu.

15 Aug 2016 6:30 AM IST

In a bid to save power, state government has come up with an action plan to distribute 2.32 crore LED bulbs in the state.

Energy efficiency: Andhra Pradesh to spend Rs 1,000 crore

Spread tips on saving power to pilgrims, says CM.

15 Aug 2016 6:23 AM IST

On Monday, the local train services of Western Railway (WR) were disrupted for nearly an hour following power failure caused by theft of a battery box at Mahim station. (Representational image)

Pushkar pilgrims irate at delayed trains in Vijayawada

Lack of adequate facilities makes wait uncomfortable for Pushkar pilgrims.

15 Aug 2016 6:14 AM IST

Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money has recommended a total ban on cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh and a law to declare such transactions as illegal and punishable. (Representational image)

Tirupati: Private money lenders thrive in temple town

The high rate of interest on loans by private financiers is also one of the reasons for the exorbitant prices in the...

15 Aug 2016 6:10 AM IST

The laser show downstream Praksam Barrage arranged as part of the Krishna Pushkaralu in Vijayawada on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

TTD exhibition turns a major crowd-puller

A highlight of the photo exhibition are pictures of the rare diamonds found in the Krishna river basin like the...

15 Aug 2016 6:05 AM IST

Water tested for e-coli: Pulla Rao

Mr Pulla Rao claimed that Krishna Pushkaralu was also being celebrated in other states too.

15 Aug 2016 6:02 AM IST

Devotees make their way from the new bus stand for a Pushkar ghat on the third day of the Krishna Pushkaralu in Vijayawada on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Rituals catch the eye in Krishna Pushkaralu

Presenting Harathi to river Goddess is an age-old Hindu ritual performed from bygone days.

15 Aug 2016 5:59 AM IST

Police medal for meritorious services were given to additional SP K. Jagannadha Reddy, Dudekula Chinna Hussain, DSP B. Sreenivuasalu, DSP K. Prakash Rao, ACP G. Rajeev Kumar, Additional Comman-dant V. Ganesh Babu, Reserve SI T. Poul Raj, SI K. Chandrasekhar Pillai, Armed RSI M. Girinivasa Rao, woman ASI M. Saroja, Armed RSI J. Ramachandraiah, assistant SI M. Dhana Raju, head constables Ch. Papa Rao and Rama Koti Naik. (Representational image)

Andhra Pradesh police bags President medal

P. Venkata Radha Krishna, Superintendent of Police and B. Chittibabu, Additional SP were named for PPMDS.

15 Aug 2016 5:54 AM IST

Union Minister Prakash Javdekar, Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao and MP C M Ramesh take at dip in river Krishna at VIP ghat in Vijayawada on Sunday. (Photo: Ch. Narayana Rao)

24.5 lakh pilgrims take the holy dip in Krishna river

Officials now allow buses carrying pilgrims to reach PNBS.

15 Aug 2016 5:49 AM IST