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"The assistance will be Rs 60,000 for pilgrims having an annual income less than Rs 3 lakhs, and Rs 30,000 for pilgrims having annual income more than Rs 3 lakhs. The expenditure shall be met from the B.E 2019-20 of Andhra Pradesh Hajj Committee for this scheme," read a release by the state government on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Andhra government extends financial assistance to Hajj pilgrims

Andhra Pradesh Hajj Committee has also made arrangements for free accommodation and food to Hajj pilgrims.

20 Nov 2019 8:04 AM

TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was caught in a paper leak in class X examination. (Photo: File)

He was caught in 10th class paper leak: TDP leader hits out at Jagan Reddy

He was answering a question on the YSRCP government’s recent decision to convert all government schools into English medium schools.

16 Nov 2019 9:42 AM

"I had introduced the free sand policy in our rule, sand was abundantly available in the TDP rule. Today, there are hundreds of restrictions on purchasing sand,' he said. (Photo: File)

While workers commit suicide due to sand crisis, Jagan behaves like Nero: Naidu

At the protest, Naidu brought on stage a woman named Rashi, whose husband had allegedly committed suicide owing to the sand crisis.

15 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Before sitting on 12-hour long 'Sand Deeksha' fast, Naidu took to Twitter and wrote: "I am undertaking Deeksha to press 3 demands: Reintroducing Free Sand Policy, awarding Rs 25 lakhs ex-gratia to families of suicide victims." (Photo: ANI)

Chandrababu Naidu hits out at Jagan Reddy, begins 'sand deeksha' protest

In another tweet, he targeted Reddy over shambling of the construction sector and said that he must wake up before its get too late.

14 Nov 2019 12:16 PM

Kalyan wanted to know if the Andhra CM was jailed because of his marriages. He was referring to Reddy’s imprisonment in connection with the alleged illegal assets case. (Photo: File)

'Were you jailed because of my marriages': Pawan Kalyan attacks Jagan Mohan Reddy

Reddy had hit out at VP, TDP chief, and Pawan Kalyan for criticising govt's decision to convert all govt schools into English medium.

13 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

The chief minister highlighted the importance of learning English in these times. (Photo: File)

Striving to give good education: Jagan slams Vice Prez, TDP chief over 'English medium' taunt

State govt recently issued an order giving permission to Commissioner of School Education to convert all govt schools into English medium.

11 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Like no other Chief Minister in the country, Chandrababu maintained three offices and three camp offices (residences) in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Amaravati. (Photo: File)

YSRCP hits back at Naidu for questioning expenditure on CM's home, calls him 'nero of AP'

Chandrababu Naidu had earlier tweeted that Rs 15.65 crore of public money was allegedly spent on Jagan's palatial home.

08 Nov 2019 12:42 PM

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the Excise Department to reduce numbers of bars in Andhra Pradesh, the government said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy orders reduction in number of bars in Andhra Pradesh

At a review meeting held on government revenue, Jagan Reddy directed the officials to reduce the number of bars in the state.

08 Nov 2019 10:00 AM

In a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy, TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu raised questions over the amount of money spent on the Chief Minister's new camp and residence office building. (Photo: File)

TDP questions Andhra govt's Rs 73 lakh used on CM's camp office, residence

On Wednesday, Naidu took to twitter to question the funds allegedly allocated to fix windows of the chief minister's residence.

07 Nov 2019 2:02 PM

Andhra Pradesh government on Monday transferred Chief Secretary L V Subrahmanyam and posted him to the Director-General of AP Human Resources Development Institute in Bapatla, creating ripples among Opposition parties which have slammed the "dictatorial" move by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Chief Secy transferred; Opposition slams move

Andhra Pradesh CPI secretary in a press release demanded the government should clarify the motive behind the transfer.

05 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

In a major move, the Andhra Pradesh government has renamed 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Pratibha Puraskar Awards' to 'YSR Vidya Puraskars'. (Photo: File)

'Abdul Kalam' to 'YSR', back to 'Kalam' after Jagan name change of award backfires

However, the decision was condemned by the oppositions, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.

05 Nov 2019 11:40 AM

Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital was Naidu’s idea and dream project. (Photo: Andhra Pradesh government)

'Missing' Amaravati from India's new map sparks row between YSRCP, TDP

On Saturday, India’s map was released by Union Home Ministry to depict newly created Union Territories --- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

04 Nov 2019 2:52 PM

The Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh is targeting to raise at least Rs 1,000 crore through contributions from different sources in the ongoing financial year under a new initiative called 'Connect-to-Andhra.' (Photo: File)

Andhra govt to raise Rs 1,000 cr through contributions under 'Connect-to-Andhra'

Alternatively, the government is also looking at the option of re-naming the Smart AP Foundation as 'Connect-to-Andhra.'

03 Nov 2019 1:40 PM

The cases relate to investments made by various companies in Jagan's firms for various favours allegedly bestowed on them during the tenure of his father late Y S Rajasekhar Reddy as chief minister between 2004 and 2009. (Photo: File)

Plea dismissed, Jagan Mohan Reddy to appear in CBI court in DA case

Jagan sought exemption on ground that as CM it is not always possible to appear before court due to various reasons.

01 Nov 2019 12:25 PM

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his residence on Friday evening. (Photo: ANI)

TDP MLA who may join YSRCP meets Jagan Mohan Reddy

The meeting comes at a time when speculations are rife that he will join Reddy's YSRCP.

26 Oct 2019 9:32 AM

The Andhra Pradesh government will decide on the future of the state's new capital, Amaravati, once the expert panel constituted to draft a comprehensive plan for its development, submits its report, official sources said. (Photo: File)

Andhra govt likely to decide fate of Amaravati in Jan after expert panel submits report

Exactly four years ago on this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for building Amaravati.

22 Oct 2019 3:55 PM

The Chief Minister asked the officials to consider taking the help of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to bring more transparency in the conduct of APPSC exams. (Represnetational Image)

You can now get an Andhra Pradesh government job without interview

Following this decision, there will be no interviews for the recruitment to be made from January 2020.

19 Oct 2019 1:17 PM

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday directed officials to provide medical services in remote and tribal areas of the state through bikes. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM asks officials to provide medical services in remote, tribal areas on bike

The Chief Minister instructed the officials to include dengue and seasonal diseases in the services.

19 Oct 2019 1:02 PM

"The YSRCP government went for reverse tendering of Polavaram project and claimed it saved Rs 750 crore. But in reality, it will cause a loss of Rs 7,500 crore. Similarly, the YSRCP government sand policy kept 30 lakh families from celebrating Dussehra," said Naidu. (Photo: FIle)

TDP during its term made Andhra no 1 state: Naidu

TDP chief further stated that the YSRCP government is implementing anti-people policies.

12 Oct 2019 9:09 AM

Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (Photo: File)

KCR fires, Jagan hires, in record numbers

Where Mr Reddy is pursuing the next day’s headlines, Mr Rao is going after results for the next generation.

08 Oct 2019 1:46 AM

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