The MP explained that four trains were operating on the route, but all of them were scheduled at late-night hours. He said services were arriving at 12:55 AM, 1:35 AM and 2:20 AM, while another train reached at 8:20 PM. Daily commuters, including students and employees, were said to be struggling with these timings.

A request was made by the MP for a daily MEMU or passenger service during daytime hours. He said such a facility would benefit thousands of regular travellers who rely on this route for education and employment. He emphasised that improved timings would ensure safer and more convenient travel.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded that the concern was understood and that a review was being carried out. He mentioned technical maintenance issues in Nandyal and stated that maintenance facilities existed only in Guntakal. The minister assured that corrective steps were underway and that a solution would be provided soon.

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The Collector advised farmers to delay harvesting onion, maize, and tomato crops to avoid losses. She said 30% of maize was already harvested and warned that wet conditions could lower prices. She told traders to follow government prices and directed agriculture officers to guide farmers on crop safety.

Rajakumari expressed concern over poor sanitation in Atmakur town. She ordered municipal officials to clean waste quickly and ensure clean drinking water through chlorination. She asked teams to shift people from weak houses and keep sandbags ready to prevent floods.

The Collector also announced Aadhaar update camps across the district. She told farmers to complete e-Crop registration for compensation and students to get Apar ID cards for education and welfare benefits.

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The existing low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu and adjoining south interior Karnataka moved west-northwest and currently lies over south interior Karnataka. Cyclonic circulation extends up to the middle troposphere and will continue west-northwest to the east-central Arabian Sea by Friday.

During the past 24 hours ending Thursday morning, districts including Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa, and Anantapur received heavy rainfall. Yanam recorded 11 cm, while Masulipatnam, Seetharamapuram, and Racherla recorded 9 cm each. Other areas received between 2 cm and 8 cm of rain.

The IMD forecast states that Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nandyal, and Kurnool districts may experience heavy rainfall on Friday. On Saturday, Prakasam, Nandyal, and YSR Kadapa will see heavy showers, and on Sunday, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, and Tirupati may witness significant rainfall.

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The IMD explained that a low-pressure area in the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified and is moving west-northwest. By Wednesday morning, it could reach the south coast of Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. The system may strengthen further, turning into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours. Another low-pressure system may form in the southern Bay of Bengal over the weekend.

Heavy rainfall with lightning is expected across the state over the next five days. Specific districts like Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nandyal, Kurnool, and Anantapur are forecasted to receive intense rain. Coastal winds may blow at 35–55 km/h, creating rough sea conditions until Saturday.

Authorities urged residents in low-lying areas to remain alert. The public is advised to use emergency numbers 112, 1070, or 18004250101 for assistance. People should avoid standing under trees or traveling into unsafe zones during the storm and rainfall events.

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Roja accused Anita of making baseless claims through “senseless videos” and questioned her seriousness as a minister. “Are you a Home Minister or just an anchor?” she asked pointedly. Roja further said Anita lacked the stature to speak against YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

The YSRCP leader insisted that the colleges built under Jagan’s leadership stand as proof of the party’s commitment to healthcare and education. Her sharp remarks add fuel to the ongoing political row between the ruling coalition and YSRCP over the privatization and functioning of government medical colleges.

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