Vijayawada: Milk prices rose again across Andhra Pradesh, adding to household budget pressures, as cooperative dairies and private dairy companies revised their rates in Vijayawada. The latest round of price increases triggered concern among consumers and prompted protests by political parties and public organisations. Venu Lanka is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Vijayawada, with over 18 years of experience in print, television, radio, and digital journalism.