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Owners pressurised to give away assigned land in Amaravati at cheaper prices under Naidu’s rule, says AP-CID

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (AP-CID), the investigating agency in the Amaravati assigned land case, has alleged that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, then Minister for MA&UD P. Narayana, other former Ministers and their benamis, with an intention to grab the…

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Heavy overnight rain pounds Vijayawada

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning hit Vijayawada, leaving many streets waterlogged and a few low-lying areas inundated. The city recorded 112.1 mm of rainfall, while Amaravati recorded 126.2 mm. Boulders rolled down the Indrakeeladri hillside and a eucalyptus tree was uprooted due to the strong gales. IMD forecasts…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court tells APCRDA to file counter on payment of annuity to farmers by September 12

AP HC hears petition on non-payment of annuity to LPS beneficiaries in Amaravati. Govt pleader seeks instructions from respondents. Petitioner societies allege APCRDA defaults since 2014. Senior advocate prays for direction to CRDA to pay annuity, interest & exemplary damages. Matter posted to Sept 12.

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Why is Chandrababu Naidu quiet over I-T notices, asks Margani Bharat

MP Margani Bharat calls N. Chandrababu Naidu a 'political scamster' for dodging questions on alleged kickbacks from a company involved in Amaravati's development. He demands Naidu respond to IT notices and questions how he rose to national level with only two acres of land. Bharat also alleges illegal transactions in…

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High Court Legal Services Committee to fill vacant posts

AP High Court Legal Services Committee invites applications for 5 posts: Senior Assistant, Junior Assistant, 2 Steno-Typists, Office Subordinate. Last date to apply: Sept 14, 2023. Details: https://apslsa.ap.nic.in. Applications to be sent via registered post to AP High Court Legal Services Committee, Nelapadu, Amaravati.

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Yuva Galam padayatra rejuvenates Telugu Desam Party cadre in Guntur district

The Yuva Galam walkathon by party national general secretary Lokesh concludes in Guntur district; among others, he has promised that the TDP, upon coming to power, will complete construction of Amaravati capital city as per the master plan within three years, provide safe drinking water, generate employment, and check illegal…

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Lokesh promises employment, investments in Vizag and completion of Amaravati as capital

Nara Lokesh, TDP's general secretary, reaffirmed commitment to create jobs for youth in first 100 days of assuming power. He highlighted TDP's vision and Mr. Naidu's role in attracting investments to IT sector. He also promised to complete Amaravati capital city in first 3 years of governance. Yuva Galam initiative…

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Farmers demand change in alignment of Nagpur-Amaravati greenfield highway

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Housing in R5 Zone: Andhra Pradesh govt. files SLP in Supreme Court against stay imposed by High Court

The Andhra Pradesh government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in Supreme Court, challenging the stay imposed by the High Court on the construction of houses for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the ‘Pedalandariki Illu’ scheme in the R5 Zone in Amaravati.

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Lokesh vows to hold those making graft charges against him accountable

Nara Lokesh, VIJAYAWADA TDP nat'l gen. sec., vowed to not spare those who spread malicious propaganda against him. He accused APSSDC former chairman Ajay Reddy & a vernacular media house of falsely accusing him of a scam. He also claimed CM Jagan Mohan Reddy was trying to jail him &…

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Centre’s decision to refuse funds for houses in Amaravati’s R-5 zone proved to be right: Purandeswari

It is better to build residential houses for the deserving poor in their own areas in the State, says State BJP president Purandeswari

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Court stay on construction of houses in R-5 is a blow to govt., says former Andhra Pradesh MLA

TDP leader Sravan Kumar says HC stay on EWS housing in R-5 zone vindicates TDP's stand; Jagan govt. had premeditated plan to hamper Amaravati's development; govt. could've allotted houses in R-3 zone, but didn't; TDP had earmarked R-5 zone for IT companies.

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State govt. will move SC against stay on housing in R-5 zone, says Sajjala

YSR Congress Party's Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy states govt. will move SC against HC stay order on construction of houses for poor in Amaravati's R-5 zone. YSRCP sees this as fight between poor and affluent, with CM Jagan Mohan Reddy standing with the former. TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu is accused of…

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Jagan likely to shift to Visakhapatnam by Dasara

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to shift to Visakhapatnam by Sept/Oct. Works underway to ready CMO. Govt machinery shift may not be possible this year due to academic year. CM invited diplomats to Visakhapatnam in Jan. Announced 3-capital plan in Dec. 19 Assembly. YSRCP govt to develop Visakhapatnam as Exec. capital,…

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HC stays constructions under EWS housing in R-5 zone of Amaravati

HC issues stay on EWS housing in R-5 zone in Amaravati. Full Bench observes question of inducting people from outside district debatable. Court notes APCRDA not complying with LPS Rules and regulations related to allotment of land. Right to life/livelihood of farmers involved, stay in everyone's interest. CM Jagan Mohan…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court stays EWS housing in Amaravati’s R-5 zone

The Andhra Pradesh High Court imposed a stay on the construction of houses for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in R-5 zone in Amaravati.

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CID submits evidence of Amaravati land scam case in sealed cover to Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (AP-CID), during the hearing of the Amaravati land scam case on August 2 (Wednesday), handed over the statements given by the individuals whose assigned lands in Amaravati were allegedly purchased through fraudulent means during the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) regime in violation of the…

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TDP leader opposes construction of houses in R5 zone of Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) former MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar has questioned that how can the YSRCP government proceed with the construction of houses in the R5 zone in Amaravati when the matter is pending in the courts and that whether it does not amount to cheating the beneficiaries.

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Amaravati farmers protest as A.P. CM launches construction of houses for poor in R5 Zone

Farmers from Amaravati region who had parted their land for the construction of the capital city staged protests on July 24 (Monday) even as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy laid foundation stone for the construction of houses for the poor under the Pedalandariki Illu scheme in the…

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TDP, JSP and supporters filed 18 cases in High Court opposing housing for the poor in Amaravati: Jagan Mohan Reddy

In Venkatapalem village to launch the construction of 50,000 houses, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Amaravati had become the people’s capital, home to diverse sections of people including the poor.

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A.P. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy lays foundation stone for Amaravati housing scheme

Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on July 24 laid the foundation stone for the construction of 50,793 houses to the poor under Pedalandariki Illu at 25 layouts in R5 Zone of Amaravati at Krishnayapalem village.

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Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to lay stone for construction of houses in R5 Zone in Amaravati on July 24

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is set to lay foundation for EWS housing in Amaravati's R5 Zone on July 24, despite objections from farmers. The project is part of the State's flagship Navaratnalu scheme and will benefit NTR and Guntur district residents. CRDA has completed infra works for 53,216…

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Construction of houses in Amaravati’s R5 Zone will be completed in six months, says Sajjala

Poor people in Guntur's R5 Zone to have own houses in 6 months, says Adviser (Public Affairs) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy. Govt committed to completing construction in time-bound manner; value of one cent land estimated to be ₹7-8 lakh. After completion, beneficiaries will become millionaires. TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu against…

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R5 zone in Amaravati | HC reserves its verdict on construction of houses

HC reserves judgment on proposed EWS houses in Amaravati's R-5 zone. Farmers argue allotment of sites to outsiders violates AP-CRDA Act & Land Pooling Scheme Rules.

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Tribal girl sexually abused in A.P.’s Mangalagiri

Police take two into custody for sexually harassing 11-yr-old ST girl in Mangalagiri town, Amaravati. Accused, relative of girl, allegedly gang-raped her in past. Police investigating case under POSCO Act; girl sent to hospital for sample collection & treatment.

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