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Explore the documented moments connected with Kadapa in 2025, presented in chronological order with images, context and sources where available.
15 documented moments from Kadapa, presented chronologically with context and sources where available.
Kadapa wins NITI Aayog award
NITI Aayog selected Kadapa as a leading aspirational district and awarded Rs 3 crore.
The award recognised progress in economic empowerment, banking access and skills.
Sree Charani makes ODI debut
Kadapa cricketer N. Sree Charani made her ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka.
She became the first woman from Kadapa district to represent India in cricket.
Palakondrayudu dies
Former Rajampet MP and four term Rayachoti MLA Sugavasi Palakondrayudu died aged 78.
He was a prominent political leader from the Rayachoti region.
Moragudi case sparks protests
The rape and murder of a three year old girl led to protests and the demolition of the accused's house.
The case drew statewide attention and prompted support for the victim's family.
YSR Kadapa name restored
The Andhra Pradesh government issued GO Ms No. 170 restoring Kadapa to the district name.
The order restored a name linked to more than two centuries of district history.
First Kadapa Mahanadu opens
The Telugu Desam Party opened its three day Mahanadu in Kadapa for the first time in 43 years.
The state level conclave marked a major political gathering in the district.
Badvel Nellore corridor approved
The Union Cabinet approved the 108.134 km corridor at a cost of Rs 3,653.10 crore.
The road links Kadapa's industrial areas with Krishnapatnam Port.
Kadapa Mahanadu concludes
The three day TDP Mahanadu ended with a public meeting and resolutions on state development.
The conclusion completed the first Mahanadu hosted in Kadapa.
Lankamalla inscriptions found
Three Sanskrit inscriptions in Shell script were identified on stone slabs in Lankamalla forest.
ASI called it the first discovery of Shell script inscriptions in South India.
Charani takes four on T20I debut
Sree Charani took four wickets for 12 runs on her T20I debut against England.
It was one of the best T20I debut performances by an Indian woman.
TDP wins two Kadapa ZPTC seats
TDP candidates won the Pulivendula Rural and Vontimitta ZPTC bypolls. However, YSRCP alleged that TDP won the by elections by rigging. YSRCP has ridiculed the way ZPTC elections were held.
The Pulivendula result ended a long period of YSR family dominance in the local seat.
Advanced smart kitchen opens
Five smart kitchens began serving more than 10,000 students across 136 government schools.
The pilot introduced centralised meal preparation for government schools.
New Kopparthi facilities open
An APIIC executive centre and electronics and garment units were inaugurated at Kopparthi.
The openings expanded manufacturing activity and services at the industrial hub.
Charani becomes a World Cup winner
Sree Charani took a wicket in the final as India won its first Women's Cricket World Cup.
A cricketer from Kadapa contributed to a historic national title.
Paka Suresh elected Mayor
YSRCP corporator Paka Suresh was elected Mayor of Kadapa Municipal Corporation.
The election filled the mayoral vacancy after the former Mayor's removal.
