Araku Chali Utsav from Jan 30
District Collector A.S. Dinesh Kumar has directed officials to organize the three-day Araku Chali Utsav–2026 on a grand scale as part of Visakha Utsav, scheduled for January 30, 31, and … Read More
Category: Alluri Sitarama Raju
Tribal farmers should tap welfare schemes: PMDDKY nodal officer
Central Nodal Officer from Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) Amit Singla on Wednesday said that tribal farmers should make effective use of government welfare schemes to improve their economic … Read More
Girl’s death in Andhra tribal belt prompts crackdown on ‘fake doctors’
The death of 14-year-old Korra Poojitha, a Class IX student of Pedabayalu Girls High School, allegedly following treatment by unauthorised medical practitioners, has led to the launch of a drive … Read More
Araku to Get Air Source Heat Pump Project
A pilot project using air source heat pump (ASHP) technology will launch in Araku, becoming the first initiative of its kind in the State. The project will bring energy-efficient heating … Read More
Strawberry harvest brings cheer to Lambasingi farmers
Strawberry farmers in Lambasingi, often referred to as Andhra Kashmir, are enjoying a strong season this year. Yields have nearly doubled compared to the last three years. Farmers credit favourable … Read More
Extremism, Ganja Menace on the Decline in ASR District
Extremism linked to the Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOB SZC) in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district has reached a decisive phase following sustained security operations over the last … Read More
From ganja to legal crops in ASR district
Once synonymous with large-scale ganja cultivation, the forested hills of Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district are undergoing a quiet transformation. Farmers who once depended on the illegal crop … Read More
Tailoring training launched for tribal women in Maoist-hit areas
Creating livelihood options in Maoist-affected tribal regions, the Alluri Sitharama Raju district police launched a 15-day tailoring training programme on Saturday under the ‘SARAL’ community welfare initiative at the Youth … Read More
ASR’s Ghat Roads See Surge in Fatal Accidents, Night Traffic Curbed
The winding ghat roads of Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district have turned into a major road‑safety nightmare. Police records show 990 accidents over the past three years, claiming 617 lives and injuring … Read More
Night ban on heavy vehicles on ASR ghat roads after bus tragedy
The Alluri Sitharama Raju district police have imposed night-time restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles on ghat roads and bridges in the district, citing safety concerns amid dense fog … Read More