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Man Wins Record ₹1.53 Crore in Sankranti Cockfight in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari
Man Wins Record ₹1.53 Crore in Sankranti Cockfight in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari

The high-stakes Sankranti cockfight reportedly drew huge crowds and betting despite the practice being illegal.

By Md Zamir Hasan  Published on 16 Jan 2026 10:30 AM IST


AP Transport dept cracks down on private bus operators over costly bus fares for Sankranti
AP Transport dept cracks down on private bus operators over costly bus fares for Sankranti

AP Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha warned that stern legal action would be taken against operators violating fare norms

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 11 Jan 2026 12:05 PM IST


Hyderabad: TGCSB issues cyber fraud advisory; here are dos and don’ts to be followed during Sankranthi
Hyderabad: TGCSB issues cyber fraud advisory; here are dos and don’ts to be followed during Sankranthi

TGCSB officials said cybercriminals are exploiting increased online activity, digital payments, and festive shopping to target unsuspecting users

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 Jan 2026 9:40 AM IST


Inform police and secure homes before leaving for Sankranti vacation, advise Hyderabad cops
Inform police and secure homes before leaving for Sankranti vacation, advise Hyderabad cops

The police have appealed to families leaving Hyderabad for several days to inform their nearest police station or beat officers before locking their...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Jan 2026 5:21 PM IST


Don’t panic, follow simple precautionary measures to safeguard against flu virus this Sankranthi
Don’t panic, follow simple precautionary measures to safeguard against flu virus this Sankranthi

Usually, the symptoms subside within a week with the required medication, which includes taking paracetamols, warm salt-water gargling or steam...

By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 14 Jan 2024 10:00 AM IST


Sankranthi: Do you know cockfighting has been banned? Be a good citizen, report bloodied sport
Sankranthi: Do you know cockfighting has been banned? Be a good citizen, report bloodied sport

Vijayawada: Sankranthi is here and the most exciting part of the festival is cockfights, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Despite the ban,...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 Jan 2024 11:02 PM IST


Happy Sankranthi: Here are dos and don’ts to keep robbers at bay as you head for native towns
Happy Sankranthi: Here are dos and don’ts to keep robbers at bay as you head for native towns

Arrange CC Cameras on the side, exit-entry routes of the home watch the CC cameras online, and always keep your DVR in the secret place.

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 12 Jan 2024 8:52 AM IST


Wait is over! Prabhas & Deepika’s Project-K to release on 12 January 2024
Wait is over! Prabhas & Deepika’s Project-K to release on 12 January 2024

ā€˜Project K’ will hit the screens worldwide on 12 January 2024, during Sankranthi.

By Bhavana  Published on 18 Feb 2023 2:55 PM IST


Happy Sankranthi: APSRTC shatters previous records, earns Rs 23 Cr in single day
Happy Sankranthi: APSRTC shatters previous records, earns Rs 23 Cr in single day

On the Cargo front, RTC got a single-day highest earning of Rs 55 lakh during Sankranthi. The average revenue of RTC is Rs 45 lakh per day.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 20 Jan 2023 9:36 AM IST


Peruvian to Aseel: Two lives lost; Rs 1,000 Cr riding on cockfights in Andhra
Peruvian to Aseel: Two lives lost; Rs 1,000 Cr riding on cockfights in Andhra

The exotic birds were first introduced in 2021 but their fighter skills could not be fully tested due to Covid-19 restrictions.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Jan 2023 10:04 AM IST


Jagan gets into the festive spirit as he celebrates Sankranti in Amaravati
Jagan gets into the festive spirit as he celebrates Sankranti in Amaravati

Reflecting the Sankranti opulence, the camp office premises was spruced up with flowered arches and traditional Muggulu.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 15 Jan 2023 3:36 PM IST


Safe Sankranthi: How Chinese manjha is killing birds and wild animals in Telangana
Safe Sankranthi: How Chinese manjha is killing birds and wild animals in Telangana

Over the years, glass-coated nylon manjha has injured innumerable birds, animals, and humans. It has also caused serious slow and painful deaths.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 12 Jan 2023 10:00 AM IST


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