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HC quashes Centre’s order directing Telangana to pay power dues to Andhra Pradesh

Telangana HC quashes Centre's order to pay ₹7K cr. to AP as post-bifurcation power dues. Gives parties liberty to take recourse to remedy available in law, hopes dispute will be resolved amicably through mediation.Telangana HC quashes Centre's order to pay ₹7K cr. to AP as post-bifurcation power dues. Gives parties…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

TDP MP writes to NHRC seeking an inquiry into human rights violations in Andhra Pradesh

TDP MP writes to NHRC seeking an inquiry into human rights violations in Andhra Pradesh. The violations are sponsored, aided and abetted by the State government and fundamental rights are being curtailed and voices of dissent suppressed, alleges Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar in his letter to NHRC Chairman Justice Arun Mishra.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Telangana urges Krishna River Board to stop Andhra Pradesh from executing two new LIS based on Veligonda

Telangana has requested KRMB to restrain A.P. from two new lift irrigation schemes based on Veligonda project, in violation of KWDT-I Award & A.P. Reorganisation Act. Telangana ENC has brought to notice of KRMB Chairman that the two lifts would be expansion of Veligonda project without appraisal & approval of…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Cabinet panel asks officials to complete third phase of land resurvey work by January

The performance of Andhra Pradesh in land resurvey is the best, say members of the committee. The committee, comprising Ministers P. Ramachandra Reddy, B. Satyanarayana, and D. Prasada Rao, and Principal Adviser Ajeya Kallam Reddy, reviewes the progress of the resurvey work at the Secretariat at Velagapudi.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Caste census will begin in Andhra Pradesh after November 15, says BC Welfare Minister Venu Gopala Krishna

Caste census will begin in Andhra Pradesh after November 15, says BC Welfare Minister Venu Gopala Krishna. The services of the village / ward secretariat personnel will be utilised for the purpose, he says.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

1 tonne of ganja seized from inter-State drug smugglers near Secunderabad

Four drug peddlers have been apprehended in Hyderabad, and a tonne of ganja was seized from them. Sakaram Rathod (35), Ahmed Khan (27), Digambar Ramu Pawar (30) and Ajay Ramavtar Chaurasiya (39) are the suspects. Sakaram, a school dropout, procured ganja from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and sold it in…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Director Puja Kolluru: ‘Martin Luther King’ is ‘Mandela’ on steroids and the politics is relevant

Puja Kolluru, debuting as director with the Sampoornesh Babu starrer ‘Martin Luther King’, opens up on adapting the Tamil political satire ‘Mandela’ and making it relevant to the socio-political scenarios of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film is co-produced by Venkatesh Maha and Y Not Studios

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan inaugurates Infosys facility, says he will shift to Vizag in December

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated Infosys Development Centre (IDC) in Visakhapatnam, expressing confidence in its potential to become a tier-1 city. He also announced his plan to shift to Vizag by December. He acknowledged Infosys' support in developing the city's IT landscape and creating employment opportunities. He highlighted…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

In Andhra Pradesh, another shock for industries

The industrial sector in Andhra Pradesh is going through another rough patch as power utilities have decided to impose true-up charges and various adjustment charges on consumers.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

TDP alleges corruption in awarding contracts for solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh

Alleging a massive corruption by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government in awarding the contract for the generation of solar power in Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) spokesperson Anam Venkataramana Reddy has said that his party, if voted to power, will order a probe into the “scam”. Mr. Venkataramana…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023