The Latest Breaking News from Amaravati

APCID asked only one question related to Amaravati IRR alignment, says Nara Lokesh

Nara Lokesh, TDP General Secretary, questioned for 6 hrs by APCID in Amaravati IRR scam; only 1 q related to IRR, rest on general topics. CID denied giving selective leaks to media. Lokesh alleges CM Jagan indulging in "revenge politics" against TDP, 23 cases registered in 4.5 yrs.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Amaravati IRR Alignment case | TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh appears before APCID

TDP's Nara Lokesh appears before APCID in Guntur for inquiry into alleged violations in Amaravati IRR & Seed Capital Case. CID had served notice to him to appear & produce documents related to Heritage Foods Pvt Ltd. Court directed him to appear with advocate & CID officials were questioning him.…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

High Court dismisses Chandrababu Naidu’s bail petitions in scam cases

N. Chandrababu Naidu's anticipatory bail pleas in Amaravati IRR & FiberNet scam cases dismissed by AP HC; prisoner transit warrants to be heard by Vijayawada ACB Court on Oct 9.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Skill development scam case | Andhra Pradesh files caveat in SC against Naidu’s SLP

AP Govt files caveat in SC to be heard before decision on N. Chandrababu Naidu's SLP against HC dismissal of quash petition in skill development scam case. HC refused to interfere as investigation was on fulcrum of attaining finality. Naidu's contention was registration of FIR barred by Prevention of Corruption…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Amaravati IRR alignment case: Lokesh files anticipatory bail plea in A.P. High Court

The CID had added TDP national secretary Nara Lokesh as A-14 in the Amaravati Inner Ring Road case and filed a memo to that effect in the ACB Special Court on September 26.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

CAG raps TDP, YSRCP governments over capital project in Amaravati

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has made some serious observations pertaining to the capital city of Amaravati, asserting that unfruitful expenditure was incurred on the capital project and that the purpose of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) was not achieved.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Electricity grievance redressal in Amaravati on September 15

Andhra Pradesh power consumers can get their grievances redressed at a session to be organised from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on September 15.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Andhra Pradesh High Court stays CID proceedings against Chandrababu Naidu till September 18

The A.P. High Court directive comes in response to a petition filed by former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu seeking the quashing of the FIR registered against him in the alleged skill development scam, and also the remand order issued by the Vijayawada ACB Court. The High Court also posts Mr.…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023