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The location of Orvakal, about 25 kilometers from Kurnool, where the airport is to commence its operations, is almost midway between Nandyal and Kurnool. (Representational file photo)

Kurnool airport to propel temple tourism

Sriailam, Ahobilam, Mahanandi, Yaganti, and Mantralayam are well-known places of worship in the district

18 Jan 2021 4:51 AM

Indigo Airlines has been selected as private operator under UDAAN-4 scheme and there are plans to operate flights to Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru from February or March. (Representational DC Photo)

Kurnool airport gets DGCA nod for operations

The Orvakal airport is spread over 970 acres and is at a distance of 20 km from Kurnool

17 Jan 2021 4:21 AM

The SP said that they had seized one JCB which was used to vandalize the main gate and pillars of the arch near Peddamma Ammavari temple of Maddikera village in Pathikonda circle police station limits. — Representational image

Maddikera temple vandals arrested

The SP said the accused excavated hidden treasures on the temple pillars and made a vain bid to find hidden treasure underneath the temple

11 Jan 2021 11:02 AM

When asked about the genesis to the crisis pertaining to Hafeezpet lands, Akhila Priya's brother said that 60 acres of land was transferred to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with several partners, including Naveena Rao brothers, A.V. Subba Reddy, and the Bhuma family. — DC Image

Former Andhra Pradesh minister Akhila Priya slapped with dacoity charges

Charges 'baseless and fabricated' claims her brother

10 Jan 2021 2:50 AM

The villagers alleged that River Tungabhadra water was supplied to the people without proper filtration by the Rural Water Supply department. (Representational image)

10 fall ill after drinking contaminated water in Kosigi

The villagers said that panchayat employees have not maintained the tanks properly and hygiene and cleanliness went for a toss

02 Jan 2021 12:34 AM

Adoni Town Two circle inspector P. Sreeramulu said that they had arrested the duo and the investigation was on. (Representational Image)

Father, uncle of bride held for honour killing of physiotherapist

In a complaint given to the police, Smith’s wife Maheswari said that her father was behind the murder

02 Jan 2021 12:25 AM

While his son Nagaraju was arrested along with Chinese national Zhu Wei alias Lambo, his other son Eswaraiah was operating out of Bengaluru for the same app-based loan companies (Representational Image)

Kurnool ASI's two sons ‘kingpins’ in App loan fraud

ASI Neelakantappa told the higher-ups that he responded to the call of duty and surrendered his sons to the Cyberabad police

02 Jan 2021 12:08 AM

In a complaint lodged with the police, the victim’s wife alleged that her father and uncle were behind the murder of her husband (Representational Image)

Man killed for inter-caste marriage in Adoni, Andhra Pradesh

Adam Smith belonging to the SC community had married a woman belonging to Kuruva community six weeks back

01 Jan 2021 4:53 AM

There are instances of cattle dying while being pulled through the boats as they failed to breathe properly and swam up against the rising tide (Image:Pixabay)

Cruelty to animals as cattle traders taking river route in Andhra Pradesh

Cows and other bovines are tied to a motorized boat and pulled through the water with their heads held above

01 Jan 2021 4:32 AM

There are no medicines to stop heavy bleeding, leaving the patient in further pain while life-saving drugs are in short supply.

Terrible oxygen supply, darkroom surgeries await patients at Kurnool hospital

Gynaecologists have been reportedly suturing patients in darkness in the absence of lighting systems in the ward

18 Dec 2020 2:00 AM

Pandits offer Pushkar Harathi at the Sankalbagh ghat on Tungabhadra river on Saturday as part of the Pushkaralu.

Defying Andhra Pradesh government orders, pilgrims take dip in Tungabhadra river

Following bJP leader Srinkanth Reddy having a dip along with his followers, other pilgrims too took the holy dip

21 Nov 2020 11:50 PM

Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy said the ghats will be open from 6 am to 6 pm on all days

Jagan to launch Tungabhadra Pushkarams today

The Chief Minister will offer Pushkar Harathi to the holy river invoking its blessings for the peace and prosperity of the state

20 Nov 2020 9:46 AM

Guest workers move ahead in search of livelihood.

Andhra Pradesh: Unable to find work, labourers move out of Kurnool

Recent rains destroyed crops in Kurnool and labourers began moving out to find work elsewhere

08 Nov 2020 12:30 AM

Real estate business will catch pace once medical college is set up in Nandyal.

Acquisition of 50 acres of research station for Nandyal medical college opposed

There is speculation that once Nandyal is made the district headquarters, realtors would make a killing

07 Nov 2020 12:36 AM

Hydro electricity power station in Srisailam

Surplus hydel power generated at Srisailam due to floodwater

The power utility produced 984.944 million units during 2020-21 by churning out 172 tmc of water

06 Nov 2020 6:03 AM

Srisailam temple

Srisailam master plan to have ultramodern facilities for pilgrims

Aecom project planners arrive in temple town to assess needs

05 Nov 2020 12:34 AM

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone, directed the AP government not to proceed with the proposed Rayalaseema lift irrigation project (RLIP) without submitting the detailed project report (DPR) before the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) as directed by the Union ministry of Jal Shakti as it would have an impact on sharing of Krishna waters between Telangana state and Andhra Pradesh.DC Photo

Seema project needs green nod, says NGT

The bench observed that the RLIP involves building canals from Sangamithram to Muchumarri of about 4.5 kms.

30 Oct 2020 12:24 PM

Andhra Pradesh police have imposed Section 144 in Devaragattu and surrounding areas. (Representative image) (PTI Photo)

Stick fight festival cancelled, Section 144 imposed in Andhra's Kurnool

The police have set up 11 check posts at Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka borders, cancelled Karnataka RTC bus services for 3 Mandals

26 Oct 2020 1:04 PM

File photo of liquor bottles in a shop.

Alcohol revenue dips as liquor sales in Kurnool take a hit

Non-availability of standard brands and Covid-19 crisis leads to drop in sales

25 Oct 2020 12:01 AM

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29 school students test positive for Covid near Srisailam

Four schools in which the students were studying were closed for 10 days

21 Oct 2020 9:03 AM

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