The Latest Breaking News from Andhra Pradesh

Central anti-superstition law need of the hour, say rationalists in Andhra Pradesh

Rationalists in Andhra Pradesh called for a stringent law to curb superstitious practices. APRA president sought a central law to tackle fraudulent practices in name of religion. CPI leader suggests life of slain social reformers be included in school textbooks. They welcomed Allahabad HC's ruling against occult rituals to treat…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Two dead, over 20 injured as bus plunges into valley on Paderu ghat road in Andhra Pradesh

PADERU(ASR DISTRICT): In a tragic incident, two persons died on the spot and over 10 people suffered severe injuries when a state-owned bus plunged into around 80 ft valley on Paderu ghat road near viewpoint under Paderu Mandal in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday afternoon.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2023

‘Native Speakers’ to keep Koya language alive among soon-to-be displaced tribal children in Chintoor agency of Andhra Pradesh

AP govt. to engage Native Speakers to teach Koya language in Chintoor agency schools. SMC to identify & engage native speakers. UNO declared 2022-32 as Int'l Decade of Indigenous Languages. 15 native speakers to teach 323 tribal students in 6 V.R. Puram, 5 Yatapaka & 1 Chintoor mandal schools. SMC…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate 125-ft Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada on November 26

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will unveil the 125-foot-tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which is being built at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Park at Swarajya Maidan in Vijayawada on November 26.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Andhra Pradesh has lost its brand image in the last four years, says Chandrababu Naidu

Precious years have been wasted without any development, and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy should be defeated in the people’s court in 2024, says TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Shashil Namoshi demands CBI inquiry into frauds in Kanva, Vashista cooperative societies

BJP leader Shashil G. Namoshi demands CBI probe into frauds worth ₹1,500 crore in Sri Kanva Souharda Credit Cooperative Society and ₹350 crore in Sri Vashista Credit Souharda Sahakari Limited. He claims hundreds of people from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu have been victimised. He urges Union govt…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Indian Army to hold Agniveer Recruitment Rally at Narasaraopet from August 20

The Indian Army will organise an Agniveer Recruitment Rally for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) from August 20 to 26 at Narasaraopet in Palnadu district. Addressing the media on August 16 (Wednesday), Palnadu Collector Siva Sankar Lotheti and Colonel Puneeth Kumar, Director of Army Recruitment Office in Guntur, said that…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Tamil Nadu’s capital expenditure increased 31% in Q1, 2023-24

Tamil Nadu's capex up 31% in 1QFY24; quality of borrowings slightly improved. CORE ratio rose to 8% from 6.6% in 1QFY23. 75% of capex went to economic sector, 21.3% to social sector. 56.4% of aggregate capex led by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana & Uttar Pradesh. 62.5% of borrowings…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Cabinet approves seven rail projects worth ₹32,500 crore to boost connectivity

With a view to improve rail connectivity and ease travel for commuters, the Union Cabinet approved seven projects for Ministry of Railways at a cost of around ₹32,500 crore. Spanning 35 districts in nine States - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, the…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Experts blame rise in solar irradiance for prevailing hot weather in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is experiencing hot and humid weather due to lack of cloud cover and rise in solar irradiance. Highest max. temp. recorded in Ongole and Kavali (38.5°C), followed by Nellore (38.0°C). People urged to take precautions. Nandyal (35.0°C) and other cities also affected.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023