Anantapur

Payyavula pushes for an airport in Anantapur. Finance Minister meets Union Minister for Civil Aviation in New Delhi to request a fresh and comprehensive survey for the airport.

Three individuals were arrested for the kidnapping of a minor girl in Anantapur. The incident highlights a criminal act involving child abduction.

Anantapur is set to become garbage-free with the establishment of a new waste processing plant by Swachh Andhra Corporation. The plant will process 170 metric tonnes of waste daily at a cost of ₹17.50 crore, as confirmed during an inspection by the SACL Chairman and Anantapur Urban MLA.

Minister Keshav urges daily monitoring for El Nino preparedness in Anantapur and directs the appointment of a liaison officer from the district to coordinate with senior officials in the State capital.

A 60-year-old man lost his life in Anantapur due to a stray dog attack. The incident highlights concerns related to animal-related safety in the region.

Nagaraju, a burglar inspired by the 'Dhoom' movie, allegedly targeted malls across three states over five years, avoiding homes to prevent stealing families' savings. He was held in Anantapur, as reported by Additional SP Syed Mahaboob Basha.

Two families in Anantapur clashed over a dispute about sweeping on a shared staircase, leading to an assault and the arrest of two individuals. The police confirmed the incident was a personal dispute with no political motives.

JSW Group has secured a ₹50,361-crore investment in Andhra Pradesh, with ₹20,350 crore allocated for renewable energy projects in Kadapa, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, and Kurnool districts, and ₹16,350 crore earmarked for the Rayalaseema Steel Plant in Kadapa district.

The Finance Minister assured financial assistance through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for an infant in Anantapur with a rare blood disorder. The treatment is estimated to cost ₹15 lakh, and the Minister immediately pledged support.

The Finance Minister launched the VB-G-RAM-G scheme in Anantapur. The initiative is aimed at addressing local economic or developmental priorities.

Anantapur is preparing for President Murmu’s visit on July 1. The event highlights the city's readiness for the official visit.

JSP has initiated a grassroots membership drive in Anantapur. The party's observer for the Anantapur parliamentary constituency announced that any enthusiastic individual can submit an application to work for JSP during a committee meeting.

The Pulse Polio immunisation drive has started in Nandyal, Anantapur, and Kurnool districts. Medical staff will conduct door-to-door visits on June 29 and 30 to administer polio drops to children who missed the initial round.

Anantapur’s Bisathi Bharath represents India at the CICA Youth Council Meeting. The event involves youth participation in international dialogue.

Three smugglers involved in illegal red sanders logging were arrested in Anantapur, with 108 logs seized. The operation highlights efforts to combat the illegal trade of red sanders, a valuable timber species.

The Boksampalli gold blocks in Anantapur, spread over 1,740 hectares in the Ramagiri-Penakacherla Greenstone Belt, are set to be auctioned after exploration by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). These blocks are considered highly prospective for gold and Platinum Group Element (PGE) deposits.

The state government, led by Minister Kollu Ravindra, aims for a 32% growth in the mining sector by accelerating exploration of gold, beach sand minerals, iron ore, and manganese. Gold deposits have been identified in Anantapur and Chittoor districts.

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Anantapur on July 1 to attend the first convocation of Central University of Andhra Pradesh at its Jnana Seema campus.

Project Cheyutha, a humanitarian initiative providing free LN-4 prosthetic hands, was launched by the District Collector in Anantapur. Free hand-fitting camps will be conducted in Guntur, Vizianagaram, and Anantapur for eligible beneficiaries.

Anantapur will host a conference on drought and natural farming on June 17. The event, organized by the AF Ecology Centre, aims to bring together farmers, scientists, and officials to discuss climate-resilient agriculture in drought-affected regions.