News for 'Guntur'

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The government noted in its order that "the right to conduct a public meeting on public roads and streets is a subject matter of regulation as Section 30 of the Police Act, 1861 itself mandates."

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90-100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day - its annual sale event - in India on July 15-16. The company will launch over 45,000 products from over 400 Indian and global brands. The announcement of the Prime Day event in India comes at a time when 900 workers at Amazon UK plan to strike for three days (July 11-13).

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from farmers and their associations, and the Centre to a plea by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the high court decision which said the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any law for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

Kidambi latest shuttler to pull out of Australian Open

Kidambi latest shuttler to pull out of Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Placed at number 10 in the Race to Guanzhou rankings, Srikanth needed to win the tournament to have any hopes of qualifying for the season-ending World Tour Final in December.

Kerala youth returned from abroad dies with monkeypox-like symptoms

Kerala youth returned from abroad dies with monkeypox-like symptoms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The youth hailed from Chavakkad Kuranjiyur in Thrissur district and tested positive in a foreign country.

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'I have saluted thousands of senior officers during my 26 years of service, but saluting my own daughter made me very happy.'

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rains disrupt normal life in AP, many trains halted

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The affected trains include Falaknuma, Palnadu, Amaravati Express and Macherla-Bhimavaram Passenger.

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Party leaders and workers who were on their way to Naidu's residence were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody.

60-yr-old accused of raping minor found hanging from a tree

60-yr-old accused of raping minor found hanging from a tree

Rediff.com5 May 2018

After the rape incident was reported on Wednesday, the local residents of Gurazala, Guntur, on Thursday staged a protest at Bhahma Naidu statue and demanded justice for the nine-year-old victim.

Naidu hits back, says Modi left wife, doesn't respect family system

Naidu hits back, says Modi left wife, doesn't respect family system

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Since you have referred to my son, I am mentioning about your wife," he said.

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

After confirmation of the first monkeypox death in the country by the National Institute of Virology, health experts advised strengthening the surveillance to avoid silent transmission of monkeypox.

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd will acquire German firm Metro AG's wholesale operations in India for Rs 2,850 crore as the conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to strengthen its dominant position in India's mammoth retail sector. "Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in Metro Cash & Carry India for a total cash consideration of Rs 2,850 crore, subject to closing adjustments," said a joint statement. Through this acquisition, Reliance Retail will get access to a network of Metro India stores located in prime locations across key cities, along with a large base of registered kiranas and other institutional customers, and a strong supplier network.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.

2016's Biggest Telugu Flops So Far

2016's Biggest Telugu Flops So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Telugu films that failed at the box office in the first half of 2016!

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'

Home sales in Tier II and III cities fall in April

Home sales in Tier II and III cities fall in April

Rediff.com31 May 2021

With the arrival of the second Covid wave in April, the numbers fell by almost 50 per cent.

Why Maoist RK's death would weaken ultras in C'garh

Why Maoist RK's death would weaken ultras in C'garh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"With the death of RK, the outlawed CPI (Maoist) has lost its three central committee members and as many other senior cadres in the last two years. These deaths would certainly deplete the strength of the Naxal movement which has been losing its ground. Security forces would make an all-out attempt to soon bring an end to the five-decade-long mindless violence by ultras in the region," Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said.

PIX: Allu Arjun's Sankranti plans

PIX: Allu Arjun's Sankranti plans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

What a welcome for Bunny in Rajamundhry!

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

]If Andhra Pradesh's middle class is denied salaries and pensions or, if these are delayed, it will rise against Jagan Mohan Reddy with the same fervour with which it voted him in.

Vemula's mother asked to prove that she belongs to scheduled caste

Vemula's mother asked to prove that she belongs to scheduled caste

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Guntur district collector has issued a notice to mother of Rohit Vemula, the University of Hyderabad research scholar who committed suicide in January last, asking her to prove she belonged to the Scheduled Caste.

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Rao's death triggered a political slugfest in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with the Telugu Desam Party holding the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government there responsible for the veteran leader's suspected suicide.

Chandrababu Naidu seeks special category status for residual AP

Chandrababu Naidu seeks special category status for residual AP

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded special category status for the residual state.

Jagan to launch indefinite hunger strike in jail

Jagan to launch indefinite hunger strike in jail

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

YSR Congress honorary president Y S Vijayamma called off her indefinite fast opposing proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after she was forcibly shifted to a hospital in Guntur in the wee hours.

India's first Olympic swimmer passes away

India's first Olympic swimmer passes away

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Shamsher, 87, is survived by three daughters and two sons.

Reader tips: 'Boost immunity through mindful eating'

Reader tips: 'Boost immunity through mindful eating'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

We asked you, dear readers to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

Woman fatally hit by car carrying G V L Narasimha Rao

Woman fatally hit by car carrying G V L Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Another woman, who was injured, has been hospitalised. Her condition was said to be stable.

SHOCKING! Nagaland women bowled out for 2 in BCCI U-19 match

SHOCKING! Nagaland women bowled out for 2 in BCCI U-19 match

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Nagaland were all out for just 2 runs from 17 overs in an astonishing display before they lost by 10 wickets with 299 deliveries to spare.

Red chillies are not hot

Red chillies are not hot

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Red chillies are not at all hot these days if the dwindling price of the commodity is of any indication.

Sydney cafe siege: Andhra techie rescued

Sydney cafe siege: Andhra techie rescued

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Vishwakant Ankireddy, an Indian working for Infosys was one of the many who had been rescued by the Australian police force after an armed intervention in the 17-hour hostage scenario at a cafe in central Sydney.

'Jagan Wash': YSR Cong sweeps Andhra local body polls

'Jagan Wash': YSR Cong sweeps Andhra local body polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The humiliation for the Telugu Desam Party was such that it could cross the double digit in only five urban local bodies while other opposition parties Bharatiya Janata Party and Jana Sena Partymade little gains.

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

COVID-19: Hundreds of people stranded at AP-Telangana checkpoints

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Local Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramana Murthy maintained that since the lockdown was in force and the inter-state borders have been sealed, no vehicle or person could be allowed into the state.

Walmart to extend reach of its online wholesale platform

Walmart to extend reach of its online wholesale platform

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

At present, the US-based retail giant operates B2B e-commerce platform in four cities -- Lucknow, Hyderabad, Guntur and Vijayawada -- in the country.

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-elect Chandrababu Naidu has personally invited Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for his swearingp-in ceremony on June 8, although the TRS chief didn't invite Naidu for his oath taking ceremony on Monday.

Andhra braces for cyclone 'Helen', to hit tomorrow evening

Andhra braces for cyclone 'Helen', to hit tomorrow evening

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force are being deployed in four coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm 'Helen' is expected to cross the Bay of Bengal coast near Kavali on Thursday evening.