rajahmundry

rajahmundry's new 10-court building, costing Rs 36.85 crore, was inaugurated by AP High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill. The facility boasts a vulnerable witness centre, mediation services, and video conferencing. Justice Gill stressed infrastructure's role in public trust and cautioned against over-reliance on AI, advocating for independent thought and expanded mediation.

Tamil Nadu's pole vaulters encountered a troubling incident when Railway Protection Force officials at rajahmundry carelessly cut the ropes holding their valuable poles to a train's windows. As a result, the poles tumbled onto the tracks, leaving the athletes no choice but to halt the train and salvage their equipment.

Andhra Pradesh prisons recorded a 90.8% occupancy rate in 2024, below the national average, though central prisons are overcrowded at 124.8%. Undertrials constitute over 70% of the inmate population, highlighting judicial delays. Vacancies in the prison department further exacerbate existing issues.

A 71-year-old widower allegedly raped a seven-year-old girl at his grocery store in Achanta town, West Godavari district. The accused lured the child with sweets before committing the heinous act. The girl, in pain, later informed her mother, leading to a police complaint and a manhunt for the accused.

Special trains will be operated between Ernakulam and Muzaffarpur in view of increased passenger demand during the summer vacation.

Five BTech students from SRM University drowned in the Godavari River near Veleru village while taking photographs. Two students managed to swim back to safety after the group lost balance and fell into the deep water. Authorities, including SDRF teams, are conducting an intensive search for the three remaining missing students.