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The four-year old boy, who was kidnapped by unknown persons on Monday evening in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, was reunited with his parents on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Four days after getting kidnapped, 4-year-old Andhra boy reunites with parents

Police, however, are continuing the hunt for the kidnappers and to establish the motive behind the abduction.

25 Jul 2019 12:31 PM

A woman allegedly killed her alcoholic husband in Sircilla village of Pedabayalu Mandal here on Tuesday night after he came home drunk and assaulted her. (Representational Image)

Andhra woman kills drunkard husband over domestic violence

According to the police, on the night of the incident, Bonjibabu came home drunk and started beating his wife.

25 Jul 2019 9:24 AM

The demand for organic and sustainably made clothing is stronger than ever around the globe as T-shirts made by tribals of North Andhra from organic cotton cultivated are now becoming extremely popular among music lovers in Belgium. (Representational Image)

Organic cotton T-shirts made in Andhra gains popularity in Belgium

The regenerative cotton was produced using climate resilient techniques and carbon farming.

24 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

Biswabhusan Harichandan on Wednesday took charge as the new governor of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Biswabhusan Harichandan takes charge as Andhra Pradesh Governor

When the Chief Minister's convoy was entering the assembly, TDP MLAs raised slogans against him and later entered the House.

24 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

More than dozen crude bombs kept in two buckets buried inside ground were found here in Jammala Madugu town on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

More than dozen bombs found in a bucket in Andhra Pradesh

The bombs were found, when some labourers, who were hired by a real estate firm, were digging the ground near Muddanur road.

24 Jul 2019 9:13 AM

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan being welcomed at Tirupati by officials. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: New Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan visits Tirupati Balaji temple

Later, the governor along with family members went to Tirumala temple.

23 Jul 2019 5:26 PM

The World Bank had reportedly sought permission to conduct an independent investigation into complaints of irregularities like forced land acquisition. (Photo: AP government)

After World Bank, China-backed bank drops USD 200 million loan for Amaravati

The AIIB and the World Bank were together due to provide more than USD 700 million.

23 Jul 2019 3:31 PM

The havan was organised in the premises of Mrityunjaya temple in Chowdepalle, Andhra Pradesh, where a large number of devotees took part to offer special prayers. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: Special havan performed to appease rain God

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Varun is considered as the God of Rains.

23 Jul 2019 12:47 PM

Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy clarified that though he initially promised to give pensions to women of 45 years of age, he subsequently modified it based on the suggestion of the TDP. (Photo: File)

3 TDP MLAs suspended from Andhra Assembly for obstructing proceedings

K Atchannaidu, Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary and Nimmala Ramanaidu, who are deputy leaders of TDP in the Assembly, have been suspended.

23 Jul 2019 11:36 AM

As per the new Andhra Pradesh law, if the locals with the required skills are not trained then these companies will have to train them in association with the state government and then hire them. (Photo: File)

In a first, Andhra Pradesh reserves 75 per cent private jobs for locals

The Andhra assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019 on Monday.

23 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

Earlier, the Bank had dropped the proposal of funding for the Amaravati Sustainable Infrastructure and Institutional Development Project. (Photo: File)

World Bank may fund other projects as 'compensation' for dropping Amaravati deal

The TDP government had invited tenders for infrastructure development even before the World Bank loan details were finalised.

22 Jul 2019 11:42 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday said the TDP government's scams in the Polavaram project will be exposed soon. (Photo: File)

'TDP government's scams will be exposed soon,' says Jagan Reddy

Irrigation Minister Anil Kumar alleged that the previous TDP government did not do anything regarding the construction of Polavaram project.

19 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

The previous Chandrababu Naidu government had claimed that the World Bank agreed 'in principle' to lend USD one billion for Amaravati development. (Photo: PTI)

Jolt to Andhra: World Bank drops plan to lend USD 300 mn Amravati

World Bank officials did not respond to queries on the subject.

19 Jul 2019 8:51 AM

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy discussed and approved several pro-farmer and other bills to be introduced in the upcoming Assembly session in a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy govt approves pro-farmers, other bills ahead of Assembly session

AP govt also hinted to crackdown on liquor sale in the state and approved draft bill handing over management of liquor shops to government.

18 Jul 2019 1:16 PM

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy government on Thursday slammed Telegu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu for claiming that there were no irregularities in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) signed by the former government. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Reddy govt slams Naidu for claiming 'no irregularities’ in PPAs

Chandrababu Naidu also denied allegations of having favoured contractors.

18 Jul 2019 12:54 PM

Three persons were nabbed in connection with the kidnapping of a minor girl, Nandigama police said here on Thursday. (Representational Image)

3 held for kidnapping 16-yr-old girl in Andhra Pradesh

Nandigama Sub Inspector K J Naidu said several teams were formed to probe the case and locate the girl.

18 Jul 2019 12:07 PM

Former CM of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu and CM of Andhra Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Photo: File)

Tensions erupt over allocation of seats in Andhra Assembly

Leader of the House, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy responded by saying that the seat allocation is done as per the rules of the assembly itself.

17 Jul 2019 5:13 PM

On being asked about the border dispute Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is facing, senior BJP leader Harichandan said that though the role of the Governor is limited he will be happy if he will be able to discuss the issues with both the states and be able to bring out some solution. (Photo: ANI)

Newly appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor grateful to PM Modi, Amit Shah

Former Odisha Minister Harichandan will replace ESL Narasimhan, who has been the Governor of Andhra Pradesh for the last decade.

17 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has been speaking about the review since day one of assuming office. (Photo: File)

AP govt orders review of Power Purchase Agreements during Naidu's tenure

Ajeya Kallam, principal advisor to CM of Andhra Pradesh, on Monday, held press meet where he assured the review of PPAs will take place.

16 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

A case against Sundaramma has been filed and probe in the matter is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman dies of injuries after scuffle over filling water

After a few minutes, brawl turned intense and both women started manhandling each other with vessels they were carrying to fetch water.

16 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

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