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Maharana Pratap to Sardar Patel: 12 UP districts to get historical figures' statues
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The Uttar Pradesh government plans to install statues of prominent historical figures and leaders, including Maharana Pratap, Guru Gorakhnath and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in 12 districts, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Tuesday.
The state culture department is preparing pedestals for the statues, which are intended to familiarise the younger generation with the contributions of historical figures and inspire them, Singh said in a government statement.
Published - November 03, 2026 09:31 pm IST - HYDERABAD
A Congress MLA from Kamareddy district alleged that a senior Minister in the State has verbally abused and threatened him at an Delhi hotel, when a host of State leaders had visited the National Capital to participate in the rally called by INDIA Bloc against SIR.
Farmers in Odisha's Ganjam district are struggling to recover from crop damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, which has been followed by warnings of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Murasu.
The severe cyclonic storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole, bringing 100-110 kmph winds and causing heavy rainfall and infrastructure damage.
Updated - November 03, 2026 10:33 pm IST - SRIKAKULAM/PARVATIPURAM
The NDA partners — Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party, and Bharatiya Janata Party — swept the polls in all five civic bodies of Srikakulam and Parvatipuram-Manyam districts. The leaders are in a jubilant mood over TDP’s victory in Palasa-Kasibugga and Ichchapuram towns. TDP candidate Vajja Ganga Bhavani defeated her nearest rival, YSRCP nominee Talasu Sri Padma, by a margin of 8,845 votes in Palasa-Kasibugga town of Srikakulam district. TDP candidate A. Leela Rani defeated YSRCP nominee P. Rajya Lakshmi by a margin of 5,834 votes in Ichchapuram town.
Published - November 03, 2026 06:25 pm IST - ELURU
Several low-lying areas in Eluru and other mandals were inundated following incessant rain over the past 24 hours under the influence of Cyclone Murasu.
Updated - November 03, 2026 01:28 pm IST - HYDERABAD\
Suryapet, Khammam and Bhadradri districts in Telangana were placed under red alert on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department
BERHAMPUR: Even as Ganjam farmers struggle to salvage their crops washed away by floodwaters following cyclone Arnab, the threat of another spell of heavy rainfall under the influence of Murasu has deepened their anxiety, raising fears of further agricultural losses.
Yet to recover from the massive damage caused by Arnab, farmers now face a double whammy as cyclone Murasu threatens the region. “Standing paddy crops on around 10 acre of my land have been submerged in floodwater, which is yet to recede. Another spell of heavy rain will cause the roots to rot, particularly as the crop is now at the milking stage,” said Sameer Kumar Pradhan, a farmer from Takarada in Sheragada block.
VISAKHAPATNAM: The severe cyclonic storm Murasu moved north-northwestwards and crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 3.30 am and 5.30 am on Tuesday, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.
The cyclone triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, uprooted trees and electric poles, caused power outages and communication disruptions, and damaged roads in parts of Prakasam, Palnadu, Bapatla and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh, as well as other parts of the state.
Pushcarts and shop nameboards lie scattered along Kothapatnam Beach Road in Ongole after being blown away by strong winds and rain triggered by Cyclone Murasu since November 2, 2026 night. | Photo Credit: Kommuri Srinivas
ECI reviews poll preparedness in 18 Uttar Pradesh districts ahead of 2027 assembly elections
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Lucknow: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday reviewed preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 18 districts across four divisions and directed senior officials to strengthen voter lists, security arrangements and personnel training to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling.
The review meeting was chaired by Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Manish Garg in Meerut in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa and other senior commission officials, according to a statement issued by the CEO's office.
VACB seizes files on ₹12-cr Kannur district panchayat contracts
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Published - November 03, 2026 12:02 am IST - KANNUR
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has seized five files relating to contracts worth more than ₹12 crore awarded to Carton India Alliance Private Limited during the tenure of former Kannur district panchayat president P.P. Divya, as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the award of the contracts.
Initiative to strengthen perinatal mental healthcare to be piloted in Villupuram district
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Updated - November 03, 2026 10:18 am IST - CHENNAI
Doctors from the Institute of Mental Health said that globally, studies indicate that the prevalence of antenatal depression ranges from 10% to 20%. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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