Andhra Pradesh
One killed in fire on Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express in Andhra Pradesh
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A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express train near Yelamanchili in Andhra Pradesh early on December 29, 2025, killing one person. The deceased was identified as Chandrsekhar Sundaram. Emergency services responded quickly, detaching the damaged coaches and allowing the train to proceed.
A fire on Wednesday gutted a large number of PVC pipes belonging to L&T, intended for Amaravati's infrastructure projects, at a storage site in Velagapudi. Fire services responded with six tenders to control the blaze, which officials attribute to possible negligence. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha has ordered an inquiry to investigate if the incident was accidental or a conspiracy.
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Industrialist Anand Mahindra celebrated Holi by sharing aerial videos of chilli fields in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, proposing them as an agri-tourism spot during the winter harvest season. He highlighted the vibrant patterns formed by drying chillies and Guntur's 15% share in India's chilli production. Mahindra called for ideas to develop the area into a festival attraction while considering benefits for local farmers.
Andhra Pradesh will transition to paperless governance starting January 15, processing all official files digitally. Services will be available online via the Manamitra WhatsApp platform. This initiative includes e-files and AP DigiVerify for digital operations.
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A bus carrying 35 passengers fell into a gorge in Chintur, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in nine deaths. The accident occurred in the early hours, highlighting risks on hilly terrains. Rescue operations are underway for the injured passengers.
Cyclone Montha is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday night, prompting evacuations and alerts across coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Officials have moved thousands to relief camps and cancelled trains amid expectations of winds up to 110 kmph. Preparations include stocked shelters and warnings for fishermen to stay off the sea.
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Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal districts experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting evacuations and high alerts across the region. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing preparations and has directed officials to ensure safety in vulnerable areas.