Soumya Reddy

Cyclonic storm Khai Muk has finally crossed the coast near KAVALI of south coastal Andhra Pradesh,and 2 meters high waves have been hitting the shores of Nellore and Prakasam Districts of the state since then. Khai Muk Tracking Map: [Picture courtesy:Reuters/ AlertNet ] Even though Khai-Muk has crrossed the coast(14.6 N, 80.6 E,@ Kavali),heavy rains are expected to continue along coastal Andhra while moderate rains are expected in Telangana and Rayalaseema regions. Photo:Kakinada Beach Road Damage due to Khai Mukh [Pic courtesy:eenadu] Photo:Water-Logged Machilipatnam Bus stand [Picture courtesy:The Hindu] khaimuk/khaimukh cyclonic storm. Read Full Story

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his helicopter is missing for five hours on today morning. Home Ministry sources said there had been no contact yet with the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister or his pilot. Recent news, The Andhra Police chief, who said the chief minister had landed safely in Andhra's Kurnool district. Karnool SP B L Meena confirmed at 3.10 p.m that the AP CM has just been located and a police team is going to escort him back. The government chopper with AP Chief Minister on board took off at 8.45 AM and was scheduled to land at Chitoor ... Read Full Story

The body of Arpana Jinaga, the techie from Hyderabad who was found murdered at her apartment in Seattle in the US, is likely to be flown here in a couple of days, her family members said. Arpana's parents are not going to the US from here as their family friends in Seattle would be receiving the body after the autopsy and some formalities. According to her family members, the body is likely to be flown in by Saturday after some paper work. Jayaram, a friend of Arpana's father B.C. Jinaga, will accompany the body. Jayaram, who visited Arpana's home Monday after a phone call ... Read Full Story

Home Minister Jana Reddy denies charges of Hyderabad acting as a terrorists houseAndhra Pradesh Home Minister, K Jana Reddy at a press conference after separate reviews of the law and order situation... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

At least 15 passengers were injured when 14 bogies of a train derailed in the early hours of Thursday in Andhra Pradesh, an official said. The Ernakulam-Patna Express derailed around 1am near... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story