JSP-TDP govt. should last for 10 years: Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan urges Andhra Pradesh to give JSP a chance in 2024 elections to become a progressive state, away from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's "draconian" rule. The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
Congress in Andhra Pradesh buoyed up by Karnataka and Telangana results, says Thulasi Reddy Congress party hopes to make a comeback in Andhra Pradesh, with recent election results in Karnataka & Telangana giving a boost. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Jagan Mohan Reddy urges people to reject ‘non-local leaders’ Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan in next elections Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy urged people to defeat both the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) in ensuing elections as both parties were headed by ‘non-local leaders’ Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Andhra Pradesh Government directs MPDOs, Municipal Commissioners, VROs to open Anganwadi Centres Tension prevailed at some Anganwadi centres in Andhra Pradesh, when the Village Revenue Officers asked the Anganwadi workers and helpers to hand over the keys and open the centres (pre-schools). The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Jagan urges Centre to allow Vijayawada as embarkation point for Haj pilgrims Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani to allow Vijayawada as the embarkation point for the Haj pilgrims The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
YSRCP’s reshuffle of Assembly constituency in-charges meant to achieve better election results in Andhra Pradesh, says Sajjala YSRCP's reshuffle of in-charge positions in Assembly constituencies is a calculated move to achieve better results in 2024 elections. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has assured that those left out will be utilised in different manner. YSRCP is strong in all constituencies and TDP should not be elated on hearing dissent.… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Cyclone Michaung: Eight lives lost, crops in nearly 11 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh Eight lives were lost—four in Visakhapatnam, three in East Godavari and one in Annamayya districts—and crops in nearly 11 lakh acres were damaged during the Cyclone Michaung in Andhra Pradesh, said a presentation made to the Central team headed by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Executive Director Rajendra Ratnoo… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
After Karnataka and Telangana, why not Andhra Pradesh, says APCC president Drawing inspiration from the party’s impressive poll performance in the two States, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju exudes confidence about the ensuing elections saying, “Why not Andhra Pradesh”? With the Karanataka and Telangana victories boosting its sagging morale, the Andhra Pradesh unit of the party organised… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Mining sector in Andhra Pradesh has tremendous scope for growth, says official Mines sector share in GSDP 2.70%, govt exploring all opps to increase it. GSI helping to identify mineral sources. 44 blocks auctioned, 24 allotted for production. 270 major mineral blocks in non-working category. GSI to help monetise abundant reserves on 972km coastline. APMDC focussing on commercial exploitation of gold, diamond,… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
CPI will ally with TDP, JSP in Andhra Pradesh, says party leader Eshwaraiah CPI in AP to strive for Left-TDP-JSP alliance to oust BJP, YSRCP in 2024. CPI to contest 35 Assembly seats, including Kanigiri and Yerragondapalem. CPI inspired by Telangana success, secular forces must unite to end Modi, Jagan's 'autocratic' rule. YSRCP has 'tacit understanding' with BJP. Congress failed to take INDIA… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
‘Enhanced’ Aarogyasri scheme will be launched in Andhra Pradesh on December 18, says Chief Minister The YSR Aarogyasri scheme with enhanced benefits will be launched in Andhra Pradesh on December 18, Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on December 13 (Wednesday) and asked the health officials to instil confidence among people that all Aarogyasri card holders can avail of free medical treatment up to… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
56.09 lakh smart meters sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh, says Union Power Minister The Central government has sanctioned ₹13,421 crore for the power sector in Andhra Pradesh under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) over five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 financial years, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on December 12 (Tuesday). The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy names new in-charges to 11 assembly segments VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP supremo and Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has shifted three cabinet ministers to the new constituencies to face the next elections. The Times of India · Dec 11, 2023
Promoted CIs will be appointed in 100 upgraded police station soon, says Andhra Pradesh DGP Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) K.V. Rajendranath Reddy has said that steps would be initiated to promote sub-inspectors (SIs) as Circle Inspectors (CIs) and give them postings in 100 police stations that have been upgraded. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Andhra Pradesh CM to inaugurate water scheme for kidney patients in Uddanam region on December 14 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the ‘YSR Sujaladhara’ water scheme at Makharampuram village of Kanchili mandal in Srikakulam district on December 14, Minister for Animal Husbandry Seediri Appalraju has said. As a part of the scheme, the Vamsadhara water from Hiramandalam reservoir will be supplied…
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Congress, if voted to power, will implement OPS for government employees in Andhra Pradesh, says Chinta Mohan Congress leader Chinta Mohan has said that the Congress, if comes to power, will scrap the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for all government employees. Addressing the media here on December 11 (Monday), Mr. Chinta Mohan said that the demand for implementing the OPS…
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 CM releases ₹8 crore financial assistance to junior advocates in Andhra Pradesh AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy released ₹7.98 Cr as 2nd tranche of YSR Law Nestam for 2,807 junior advocates, each getting ₹30,000 for July-Dec 2023. Scheme helps them settle in profession & govt has provided ₹49.51 Cr to 6,069 advocates since launch. Also set up Advocates' Welfare Trust with ₹100…
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Devotees make a beeline for Siva temples in Andhra Pradesh on last Monday of Karthika Masam The Siva temples across Andhra Pradesh, especially the Pancharamas, saw a huge rush on December 11, the last Monday of the auspicious Karthika Masam. Devotees waited in long queuelines since dawn to have darshan of Lord Siva. Devotees made a beeline for the famous Pancharama temples of Sri Bhimeswara Swamy at…
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Andhra Pradesh High Court takes up the matter of criminal cases pending against MPs & MLAs, adjourns it to December 27 A division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) comprising Justices U. Durga Prasad Rao and Kiranmayee Mandava on December 11 inquired into the criminal cases pending against the Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Ophthalmology meet sheds light on advancements in vision care Experts discuss impact of National Programme for Control of Blindness in India at 'MediFineInsight' State-level conference. Speakers from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat led sessions on reducing blindness prevalence from 0.78% in 2010 to 0.36% in 2019. Discussions on cataract, corneal opacity, retinal diseases, and glaucoma, with emphasis on cost…
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 Outsourced employees demand implementation of minimum time scale Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu on December 10 (Sunday) demanded that the Minimum Time Scale (MTS) be implemented for all outsourced employees working in various government departments. Addressing the first State-level meeting of the Contract and Outsourcing Employees’ Association at Gymkhana Grounds in Vijayawada, Mr. Venkateswarlu advised the…
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 Recurrent inclement weather remains a headache for tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh Tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh are in trouble as the cyclonic storm Michaung has flattened the crops in the region. It is for the second consecutive year that the tobacco farmers are grappling with nature’s fury. Cyclonic storm Mandous wreaked havoc on the tobacco crop in about 40%…
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 Andhra Pradesh Home Minister urges Nirmala Sitharaman to restore train halts at Kovvur station Home Minister Vanita appeals to Finance Minister Sitharaman to restore halts for trains at Kovvur railway station. Only four trains currently stop there. She seeks stoppages for Tirumala Express, Bokaro Express, Circar Express, Kakinada-Tirupati Express, Simhadri Express, Machilipatnam-Visakhapatnam Express, Rayagada-Guntur Express.
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 Congress victory in Telangana is a harbinger of change, says Chinta Mohan Congress senior leader Chinta Mohan has said that the victory of the party in Telangana is a “clear harbinger of change” in the mindset of the people in that State and the same would be repeated in Andhra Pradesh too in 2024 elections.
The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023 Andhra Pradesh BJP leader’s complain to Nirmala Sitharaman about State government’s off-budget borrowings BJP's Dinakar complained to FM Sitharaman about AP govt's violation of FRBM norms. He highlighted NDC's concerns over off-budget borrowings by AP, Punjab & Kerala. Sitharaman imposed restrictions to curb such actions & stressed need for capital & welfare expenditures to achieve Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra objectives.