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Quoting Jawaharlal Nehru's speech of November 1963, the Vice-President noted that Article 370 was only 'temporary and transitory'. (Photo: File)

Abrogation of Article 370 not political issue, but national: VP Naidu

The Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre had on August 5 announced the removal of some provisions of Article 370.

27 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday commended Indian shuttler PV Sindhu after she became the first Indian to win the BWF World Championships. (Photo: File)

Andhra CM hails Sindhu for receiving 1st woman to win BWF title

By winning the title, Sindhu, who was born in Hyderabad, has become the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the BWF World Championships.

26 Aug 2019 8:03 AM

Kodela Sivaprasad was the Speaker during the Telugu Desam Party's tenure. (Photo: FIle0

Ex-Speaker admits lifting computers, ACs from Andhra Assembly to prevent spoilage

He claimed that he had asked officials to take back the items after he lost in the recent state elections, but nobody responded to him.

22 Aug 2019 10:16 PM

Satyanarayana on Tuesday apparently stirred controversy by stating that Amaravati, which lies in a flood-prone area is not a safe place for the capital city and much of the public's money had been wasted in developing it. (Photo: ANI)

K Ramakrishna asks Satyanarayana to withdraw statement on Amaravati

Ramakrishna demanded clarity from the YSRCP government on whether Amaravati will remain capital of the state.

21 Aug 2019 7:44 PM

Jagan, who is on a week-long visit to the United States, was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to the United States, Harsh V Shringla, in Washington. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan asks business representatives to investment in Andhra during US tour

The Chief Minister also welcomed US companies to expand their CSR activities in India.

17 Aug 2019 11:17 AM

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

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

Explaining the rationale, Reddy said it was a 'bold decision' to bring down power tariff for industries so as to attract more investment. (Photo: File/ ANI)

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy says he took 'controversial decisions' in first 2 months

He assured that everything would enable a win-win situation.

09 Aug 2019 8:35 PM

The ministers had come to Amaravati at the behest of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami to seek Andhra Pradesh's help in meeting the scarcity of water in Chennai. (Photo: ANI)

Jagan Reddy assures help to Tamil Nadu delegation to resolve water crisis

Reddy responded positively to the requests put forth by the TN delegation and ordered the officials to supply drinking water to Chennai.

09 Aug 2019 6:44 PM

According to a state government official, the Chief Minister Jagan Reddy ordered to pay an additional amount of Rs 5,000 to the flood victim families. He ordered to provide this amount to those staying in the relief shelters, and to those who have lost houses or crops. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra CM announces additional aid of Rs 5,000 to kin of flood victims

Reddy held an aerial survey of flood-affected areas near the Godavari, particularly those inundated near Polavaram, West Godavari district.

08 Aug 2019 9:10 PM

The authority in its report also added that the water level in various areas like Chintur, Kunavarm, Polavaram, and Dowaleswaram are decreasing. However, the first level warning alert continues as the river is flowing above the first level warning mark. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra: Over 1 lakh people affected in East and West Godavari districts due to floods

However, flood water levels in both the districts are gradually receding, said report from State Disaster Management Authority on Monday.

05 Aug 2019 6:48 PM

The famous Goshpada Kshetram on the banks of Godavari at Kovvuru was inundated, following which temples here were closed. (Photo: File)

Over 70,000 people affected as Godavari swells in Andhra

The heavy flood battered at least six mandals in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.

04 Aug 2019 7:34 PM

NDRF and SDRF teams were carrying out rescue and relief operations as the district administration opened special camps to provide essential items and food to the flood-hit villagers. (Photo: Representational)

Second flood warning signal issued in Andhra Pradesh

The famous Goshpada Kshetram on the banks of Godavari at Kovvuru was inundated, following which temples here were closed down.

04 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

The termination comes after an expert committee which was formed on June 14 after Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy came to power, opined that the entrustment of part works deleted from the original Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agency on nomination basis by converting EPC contract to lump-sum contract (LS) is not appropriate. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra govt issues termination notice for pre-closure of Polavaram Project work

YSRCP has time and again accused the preceding TDP govt of malpractices and undue escalation of costs in Polavaram project.

01 Aug 2019 8:22 PM

Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Botsa Satyanarayana said that the canteens have not been shut. (Photo: ANI)

No intention to close down Anna canteens: AP govt

Discussion on the issue led to heated debates between TDP, YSRCP MLAs after previous govt was accused of indulging in corruption under it.

30 Jul 2019 8:07 PM

According to the report, the population of tigers in India has increased by 33 per cent from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018.

Let us create a favorable ecosystem for tigers: Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chief Minister Reddy said the number of the wild tiger in Andhra Pradesh stands at 48.

29 Jul 2019 9:37 PM

"Kia is preparing to launch its car on August 8 and has invited Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for the event, the CMO said in a release on Saturday.

Kia Motors to launch 'Made in India' car on Aug 8

KIA Motors plant would produce three lakh cars a year.

28 Jul 2019 11:07 AM

In the first phase, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet with the ambassadors and consulate generals. (Photo: File)

AP govt to hold mega conference to attract investments

The conference will be attended by high-level representatives from various countries.

28 Jul 2019 9:39 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra assembly passes bill bestowing privileges to tenant farmers

Around 16 lakh tenant farmers would have access to credit from banks, insurance cover besides the Rs 12,500 per annum ifrom the government.

25 Jul 2019 8:58 PM

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