Top storyResidents in towns across Kakinada district say vacant plots left unused for years collect rainwater and grow weeds, becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes and shelter for snakes. About 3,000 vacant plots have been identified in Kakinada, but taxes are paid on only 1,735, yielding Rs 5 crore in revenue. Gollaprolu has 326 plots, Pithapuram 1,727 and Gandepalli 150. Tuni has 1,750 private and 40 government plots. Officials said notices cannot be served as some owners are untraceable.
Kakinada district police have busted a cyber gang that routed crores of rupees through mule bank accounts, SP Bindu Madhav said on Friday. Putta Ram, based in Dubai, paid Rs 30,000 per account to associates who opened accounts in the names of unsuspecting people. The case surfaced after Korra Lovakrishna found Rs 50 lakh in transactions in his account. Police identified 48 mule accounts and Rs 8.80 crore in suspect transactions. Satish and Prasad were arrested; Uday Kiran is absconding.
Mangayyammaraopeta Urban Primary Health Centre in Pithapuram was selected for the Swachh Andhra Award in the urban primary health centre category in Kakinada district, as part of Swachh Andhra programmes held to mark Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Medical officer Dr Y. Vinay received the award from MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao and District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad at the Kakinada Smart City meeting hall. DMHO Dr Anitha, DIO Subbaraju, DMO Dr Prabhakar and DPMO Lakshmi congratulated the staff.
Hyderabad-based AM Green Ammonia has won the Asia segment of the German government-backed H2Global auction, signing a ten-year contract to supply renewable ammonia worth at least Rs 5,500 crore. Hintco, H2Global's trading arm, will purchase the output. AM Green is converting a natural gas-based ammonia and urea complex at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh into a green ammonia plant compliant with European Union rules. The company said first supplies to Germany begin in 2029, shipped through Kakinada Port.
Police acted against brothels operating at Dargacenter in Peddapuram town. On Monday morning, Tahsildar Jitendra, CI Abdul Nabi and SI Ravuri Murali Mohan, along with staff, locked, sealed and seized three houses belonging to Simma Sanyasi Rao, Simma Bapanamma and Dukka Nagamani. After those caught in April raids were produced before the RDO, divisional magistrate J.S. Rama Rao had ordered notices to the owners. CI Nabi said raids and seizures would continue.
Former Pithapuram MLA SVSN Varma called on Kapu movement leader Mudragada Padmanabham. Mudragada, who received hospital treatment for illness a few days ago, was discharged recently and is resting at his home in Kirlampudi. Varma enquired about his health and spoke briefly with Mudragada's son Giri and his followers. He advised Mudragada to take care of his health. Varma said he came because the two share a good local and political acquaintance.
A mega job mela will be held at the Girls High School in Tuni, Kakinada district, on September 7. Organisers said 21 companies will take part and fill about 1,442 posts. Firms announcing vacancies include Swiggy, Blinkit, Tata Electronics, SBI Life Insurance, Apollo Pharmacy, MedPlus, Muthoot Finance, Divis and Aurobindo Pharma. Interested candidates were advised to use the opportunity and can call 9949156583 for details.
Malti Akhilesh of Kutukudumilli in U. Kothapalli mandal, Kakinada district, has been offered Rs 1.06 crore a year as an AI engineer by Canadian firm Fabrantic AI. At campus placements held in May this year at Aditya University, Surampalem, 243 students appeared and only two were selected. He received the offer letter on June 20 and works from home. A stipend of Rs 30,000 a month applies for three to six months. His father Gangadhar, who has a hearing impairment, is a tailor.
A mega job mela will be held on August 7 at KITS Engineering College in Divili village of Peddapuram constituency, Kakinada district. Fifteen companies from the IT, pharma, automobile, banking and construction sectors are taking part, offering more than 900 vacancies in all. Kia has 200 openings, Apollo 120, and Wipro and SBI 100 each. Organisers asked candidates to attend with educational certificates and a resume. Details on 9949156583.
Kakinada district recorded an average 117.6 mm of rainfall in two days under the influence of a deep depression, District Collector Harendra Prasad said. Preliminary estimates put crop damage at 1,885 hectares, and trees fell on roads at 15 locations. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, reviewing the situation by phone, directed officials to stay alert on low-lying areas, reservoirs and fishermen's safety, with heavy rain likely for two more days. A 24-hour control room is functioning.
Heavy rain under the influence of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has left the Suddagadda stream flowing in spate at Gollaprolu in Kakinada district, submerging several areas and crop fields. Farmers said standing crops are under water and there is a risk of losses. Residents fear the inundation could worsen if the rain continues. Farmers have asked officials to inspect the flooded areas, assess crop loss and provide relief.
