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After Reddy took over as the chief minister, it seemed from his statements that his government would not have Amaravati as the capital, but different statements from his ministers had created confusion and uncertainty, the BJP leader said. (Photo: File)

Centre asks Andhra to clear its position on state's capital city

BJP said different statements from Andhra Pradesh ministers have fuelled uncertainty on the fate of Amaravati as the state's capital.

28 Aug 2019 3:13 PM

Satyanarayana said that these are the mere tip of the iceberg and added that the YSRCP government will expose the irregularities and corrupt practices of the TDP government. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra minister accuses TDP govt of corruption, insider trading

Satyanarayana said: 'Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's relative was given a huge chunk of land at throwaway prices.'

28 Aug 2019 8:05 AM

During his meeting with Amit Shah, Reddy highlighted his proposal to make Amaravati only the administrative capital while pushing for development in the other four cities as well. (Photo: File)

Andhra to have 4 capitals? Jagan Reddy explains plans to Amit Shah

Reddy has been mulling over the idea to establish capitals in Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Guntur and Kadapa.

27 Aug 2019 11:56 AM

'A four-time member of Rajya Sabha, he became a Cabinet minister in the government of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2000. He was Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha from June 2009 to 2014. (Photo; ANI)

Chandrababu Naidu condoles Arun Jaitley's demise, calls it a personal loss

‘He was a great intellectual and a good statesman. He brought a lot of reforms as Finance Minister,’ Naidu said.

25 Aug 2019 1:53 PM

Speaking at a review meeting after visiting King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College here, he said that the health sector was the top priority for the state government. (Photo: Twitter/ @IPR_AP)

Andhra govt committed to ensure quality healthcare to people: Dy CM Srinivas

The minister said several issues were brought to his notice during visit to hospitals and directed authorities to address them at earliest.

25 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister M Srinivasa Rao said that as many as 10 MLAs from the TDP are ready to join the ruling YSRCP if Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accepts them. (Photo: ANI)

Srinivasa Rao says, '10 TDP MLAs ready to join YSRCP, if Jagan Reddy accepts'

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Srujuna Chaudhary had earlier alleged that Jagan Mohan Reddy was taking revenge from his predecessor Chandrababu Naidu.

23 Aug 2019 8:17 AM

Citing a report by Siva Rama Krishna Committee, he said, 'Siva Rama Krishna Committee had pointed out that Amaravati is not a safe place for being the capital city. Public money was misused by the previous TDP government.' (Photo: File)

'Amaravati not safe to be capital': Andhra minister Botsa Satyanarayana

Satyanarayana said, 'Much of public money is wasted by the previous government in the development of Amaravati region.'

21 Aug 2019 11:06 AM

A team of technicians was later deployed by railways to connect engine with the bogies. This led to the delay of few other trains that were running on the route. (Photo: ANI)

Train engine runs for 10 km after getting detached from coaches in AP

The engine belonged to Visakha Express that operates between Bhubaneshwar to Secunderabad.

20 Aug 2019 5:47 PM

elugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA from Visakhapatnam South and ex-Army soldier Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar has been serving meals to poor people at Rs 5 by investing his own money at King George Hospital (KGH) Anna Canteen, after Ann Canteens were closed by the YSRCP government. (Photo: ANI)

TDP MLA provides meal at Rs 5 outside Andhra hospital

With the outsourcing agency stopping supply of food following the state government's orders, all canteens of Andhra downed their shutters.

20 Aug 2019 8:59 AM

‘There is neither enough ground nor any necessity for pre-closure of tenders and retendering of project works. Such a decision will plunge the project into uncertainty,’ Polavaram project CEO RK Jain reportedly said in his letter. (Photo: ANI)

Ignoring Centre’s advice, Andhra issues multi-crore tenders for Polavaram project

Costing Rs 58,000 cr, this irrigation scheme is project on Godavari River, it’s one of the most expensive ever undertaken by state.

18 Aug 2019 6:04 PM

Enraged at her stubborn answer, Lingappa suddenly got up and slapped her using abusive language. He thrashed her several times and kicked her. He also beat her cousin with a stick. (Representational Image)

Andhra girl thrashed by village head for eloping on parents’ ‘request’

According to the police, the girl’s parents had approached Lingappa to resolve the issue, when the girl was adamant on marrying her cousin.

17 Aug 2019 9:32 AM

Expressing displeasure, the party workers staged a protest outside the canteen premises and raised slogans against the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led state government. (Photo: ANI)

TDP workers stage protest against closure of Anna canteens

The state government had, recently, 'temporarily' closed the Anna canteens alleging corruption in the scheme.

17 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

A 24-year-old man had, on August 11, allegedly beheaded his wife and dumped it in the canal. (Representational Image)

Andhra man beheads wife, search underway to locate severed head

The whole incident was caught on CCTV camera, where the accused could be seen running with a sickle in one hand and severed head in other.

17 Aug 2019 8:50 AM

He also announced that village secretariats will be launched from October 2, transforming the volunteers into a bridge between the government and the people. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM launches new system to ensure doorstep delivery of basic facilities

Reddy listed out the welfare schemes and legislations that his government has undertaken during its two-and-a-half months of governance.

16 Aug 2019 9:53 AM

‘British rule ended on August 15, 1947. But all other disparities are still continuing. What is our position in human development indices?’ the chief minister asked. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Mohan Reddy hoists tri-colour in Vijayawada, briefs about various schemes

CM Reddy said, 'Freedom struggle is not just mere topic to read in history books instead it is great force that leads us to a good path.'

15 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking assistance for the proposed scheme to link Godavari and Krishna rivers to provide water for irrigation, drinking purpose and to cater to industry's requirements in backward and drought-prone districts. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy urges Jal Shakti ministry to seek assistance linking Krishna, Godavari

Reddy also said that a meeting to discuss the issue was conducted on June 28 earlier this year.

15 Aug 2019 8:49 AM

The officials informed the Chief Minister that so far 23,448 acres of land has been identified and it is being surveyed to find out if it was suitable for housing. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra: CM Reddy directs officials to conduct comprehensive land resurvey

The re-survey becomes necessary as most of the land records in the state have either been misplaced or lost after 1980.

14 Aug 2019 8:44 PM

The barrage is receiving 4.5 lakh cusecs from the Pulichintala project and 70 gates of the barrage have been lifted for six feet height to release 4.5 lakh cusecs of water into the sea. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: 70 crest gates of Prakasam barrage lifted

The Prakasam barrage on river Krishna is receiving a huge amount of flood-water.

14 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

On receiving the information, the police reached the spot to investigate and an FIR has also been registered. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: 3 children die due to electrocution in Prakasam

This incident happened in Kopparam village in Santamagulur Mandal in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

14 Aug 2019 2:10 PM

Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday announced candidates for the by-elections to be held on three MLC seats in the state, scheduled for August 26. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy announces candidates for by-elections on 3 MLC seats in Andhra Pradesh

The last date for filing of nominations is August 14 and they will be scrutinised on August 16.

12 Aug 2019 1:01 PM

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