The Latest Breaking News from Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Government constitutes inquiry committee to look into ‘issuance of fake certificates, letters’ by employees’ association

The fake certificates and letters have facilitated certain employees get immunity from general transfers, it is alleged; Chief Secretary directs all competent authorities to put on hold such letters till completion of the inquiry

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Centre has sanctioned maximum financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh to help it overcome the bifurcation blues, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao

Besides releasing ₹10,461 crore towards revenue deficit grant recently, the Union government has decided to disburse ₹12,911 crore for the construction of the Polavaram irrigation project, says BJP Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Long road to resolution: Telangana’s persistent standoff with A.P. on bifurcation issues

Telangana, entering into the 10th year of its formation on June 2, may have made remarkable progress in several performance indicators like power and agriculture, but bifurcation issues such as division of assets and liabilities with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh have remained unresolved so far.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Ministry of Jal Shakti agrees to provide ad hoc assistance of ₹17,144 crore for taking up Polavaram project works

The ad hoc assistance will be mainly used for implementing the Rehabilitation and Resettlement package up to a height of 41.15 metres, says Water Resources Department Engineer-in-Chief C. Narayana Reddy

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Two killed, four injured in lightning strike in Kurnool district

Two persons died and four others sustained injuries after they were struck by lightning at Bolagota village in Halahavri mandal of Kurnool district. A group of people hailing from Karnataka, who were invited to a wedding ceremony at Bolagota, a village along the inter-State border of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka,…

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: BJP and Jana Sena Party are still allies, says Y.S. Chowdary

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has ruined Amaravati, and his decision to have three capitals has brought development of the entire State to a standstill, says BJP leader Y.S. Chowdary

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Infant boy found abandoned near Giddalur MRO office

An infant boy was found abandoned in a gunny bag at the Mandal Revenue Office in Giddalur town of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

The Hindu · May 31, 2023

Gang selling liquor with fake A.P. labels in govt. outlet busted in Kakinada

The Kakinada District Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) has arrested a five-member gang, including two employees of a Government Retail Outlet (GRO-Liquor), for illegally importing liquor from Yanam and selling it through the GRO by affixing labels of Andhra Pradesh brands

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Somu Veerraju dares YSRCP, TDP for debate on development in Andhra Pradesh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dared the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for a debate on development that took place in Andhra Pradesh during the tenure of the NDA government at the Centre. Addressing the media here on May 30 (Tuesday), BJP Andhra…

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Village secretariats have brought governance to doorsteps of commoners, say YSRCP leaders

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has brought the administration to the doorsteps of the common man through the village and ward secretariat system, Chief Whip in the State Legislative Council Ummareddy Venkateswarlu said as the ruling party celebrated the completion of four years in office on May…

The Hindu · May 30, 2023