Model Gehana Vashisht arrested by Pune Police

In a recent incident, small time actress Gehna Vashist was brutally assaulted in Mumbai on Monday evening by some unknown social activists, after she evoked anger amongst the masses over her controversial bikini photo shoot. Daily Bhaskar reports that Gehna had sported a bikini along with an Indian...

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Penukonda

How to Reach   Penukonda is 50 km from Ananthapur and is located on the way to Bangalore (on National Highway No. 7). It is well connected by road with frequent buses and private transportation from Ananthapur.   Significance   Penukonda is mentioned as Ghangari in the local inscriptions....

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Hemavathi

How to Reach   Hemavathi in Ananthapur district is situated at a distance of 37 km from Madakasiri and 148 km from Ananthapur. Hemavathi is well connected by road with frequent bus and private transport facilities from Madakasiri. The nearest railhead is at Hindupur.   Significance   Hemavathi...

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Gooty

How to Reach   Gooty is located at a distance of 52 km from Ananthapur on the Kurnool-Bangalore trunk road. It is one of the oldest hill forts of Andhra Pradesh. This place is well connected by rail and road from Ananthapur.   Significance   Gooty fort is situated at a height...

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Dharmavaram

How to Reach   Dharmavaram is located at a distance of 46 km from Ananthapur and 200 KM from Bangalore . This place is well connected by rail and road. Private transport facility is available from Ananthapur. Significance   Historical Significance : There is historical evidence...

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Thimmamma Marrimanu

Amidst man made wonders, which show the excellence of human brains, we find that Anantapur houses one of the excellent wonders of bestowed by nature on this land.Thimmamma Marrimanu is a banyan tree, which is the biggest in South India. Situated 100 km from Anantapur, the tree’s branches...

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Ravadurg Gooty Fort

Ravadurg Gooty Fort belonging to the 7th century is a stunning example of the architectural excellence of the past. Shell shaped Gooty fort is one amongst the oldest hill forts in Andhra Pradesh. The fort, located at an altitude of 300 meters houses 15 forts inside and...

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Penukonda

enukonda is referred to as Ghangari in local inscriptions. The place is rich in temples as you will find that it has 365 temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman apart from other temples for different gods. Penukonda Fort was constructed by Vira Virupanna Udaiyar of Vijayanagar. The...

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MS Dhoni - The Untold Story with movie teaser

M S DHONI Teaser HD              Sushant Singh Rajput on a poster of MS Dhoni - The Untold Story Click here to watch the teaser Click here It's the season of batsmen and biopics in Bollywood. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has now joined the party...

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Anantapur bus accident 15 killed, 30 injured

Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed, 30 injured in Anantapur bus accident AP Home Minister N Chinna Rajappa ordered an inquiry into the mishap. The state government also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the mishap and...

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Anantapur Tower Clock History and Photo

Tower Clock History OUCH-UP TIME: Tower Clock in Anantapur being given a facelift for the second time in five years. ANANTAPUR: Two memorials constructed in Anantapur town at the time of Independence, as a mark of respect to freedom fighters and to remember the historical achievement, appear...

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