Articles from Anantapur

Two Sisters, Two Uniforms: A Family's Triumph in Uniform Services
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two Sisters, Two Uniforms: A Family's Triumph in Uniform Services

Deccan Chronicle  

A family's pride, a testament to the power of dreams, the two daughters have achieved remarkable milestones in uniform services. Major Pratibha, a mechanical engineer, joined the Indian Army after three attempts at the SSC exam, serving in critical locations like Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, and South Sudan under a UN mission. Her elder sister DSP Pradeepthi also achieved her …

Law Education Family Military Anantapur
App-SC Recruitment: 12 Tribal Youth Shine Bright in Anantapur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

App-SC Recruitment: 12 Tribal Youth Shine Bright in Anantapur

Deccan Chronicle  

A total of 12 youths will attend the passing out parade after their successful police officer training at the temporary AP Police Academy in Anantapur. Of these, seven are women and five men. Nine of them are engineering graduates from IIT and local engineering colleges in the state while a dental surgeon also would take up the DSP posts this …

Anantapur
Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion

Deccan Chronicle  

Huge crowds of devotees were witnessed at Tirumala for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy on Saturday, coinciding with the weekend holidays and Diwali celebrations. The rush was less on the day of Narala Chaturdasi and Amavasya, reportedly due to the Diwali festivities at home, but large crowds were observed on Saturday for the darshan of the Lord.

Law Religion Traffic Crowd Anantapur
Workshop on Drug Prevention and Substance Abuse in Anantapur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Workshop on Drug Prevention and Substance Abuse in Anantapur

Deccan Chronicle  

An awareness workshop on drug prevention and substance abuse was organised in Anantapur. The event was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra and the Pragathi Padham Youth Association. The workshop brought together prominent personalities such as Bisathi Bharath, Dr. Garugu Balaji, and Kuruba Jaya Maruthi. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage youth …

Law Crime Substance Abuse Drugs Anantapur
Swift Reaction Ensures No Loss of Life During Flash Floods in Anantapur
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Swift Reaction Ensures No Loss of Life During Flash Floods in Anantapur

The Hindu  

Anantapur District Collector Dr.V. Vinod Kumar has praised the district administration's swift response to the recent flash floods. The administration responded promptly to the heavy downpour in Karnataka State, as well as in Sri Sathya Sai district, and prevented human and property loss. The administration set up three relief centres and shifted 375 affected people there, providing them with food …

Law Crime Natural Disasters Relief and Disaster Management Anantapur
Heavy Rains Cause Floods in Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway, Disrupting Traffic and Homes
2 months ago

Heavy Rains Cause Floods in Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway, Disrupting Traffic and Homes

Deccan Chronicle  

Heavy rains cause widespread flooding in Anantapur and Satya Sai districts, blocking the Hyderabad-Bangalore national highway. Several low-lying areas have been inundated, leading to traffic congestion over two kilometers near Mukthapuram. The highway near Guttur in Penukonda also remains blocked due to overflowing water channels.

Anantapur
BC Welfare Minister Praises State's Initiatives for Valmiki Jayanti Celebrations in Anantapur
2 months ago

BC Welfare Minister Praises State's Initiatives for Valmiki Jayanti Celebrations in Anantapur

The Hindu  

Valmiki Jayanti celebrations were held across Anantapur and Kurnool districts on Thursday. The celebrations included the garlanding of the statue of Maharishi Valmiki by Backward Classes (BC) Welfare Minister S. Savitha in Anantapur. The government has given priority to BCs and has announced several schemes and initiatives to benefit them, including the inclusion of Valmikis in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) …

Politics Law Culture Social Welfare Anantapur