Jagan Mohan Reddy

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There is no clarity among the officials of both the Telugu states on whether they can import vaccines directly from the manufacturers in other countries or wait for approval from the relevant Central agencies. — Representational image/PTI

States rushing for global vaccine tenders

The officials took the cue from the Uttar Pradesh government, ruled by BJP, which was first among the states to moot global tenders

12 May 2021 8:15 AM

An image posted by prime minister Narendra Modi on his Twitter account after he lit a lamp as a symbol of the nation's battle against the coronavirus. (Twitter)

PM calls CMs ahead of key phase in corona battle

Chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana request Modi for more money and vital equipment

06 Apr 2020 5:08 PM

Dilli Ka Babu: Babu in demand

Ashwin Lohani has been tasked to harness the tourism potential of Andhra Pradesh

29 Mar 2020 6:07 PM

Sanchaita Gajapathi Raju, daughter of the late Ananda Gajapathi Raju, is at odds with her uncle Ashok Gajapathi Raju over her appointment as chairperson of the Simhachalam temple trust.

‘Don’t give a damn’: Sanchaita fights uncle Ashok Gajapathi Raju to claim legacy

The first woman chairperson of Simhachalam temple trust is being challenged to prove her heritage and her faith

10 Mar 2020 8:32 AM

Centre refuses to stop Jagan’s move to have three capitals

Where to locate the capital is a question for the state to decide, says Union minister in Lok Sabha

04 Feb 2020 4:13 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Why abolish AP Council?

Opponents in the Upper House also represent an important constituency.

29 Jan 2020 2:22 AM

Jagan’s move to shift capital to Vizag sound

Like his move to appoint five deputy chief ministers, which in effect means, no one really is a deputy CM.

22 Jan 2020 7:13 AM

The report also named Lanka Dinakar (presently in BJP), and TDP leaders Dhulipalla Narendra, Kambhampati Ramamohan Rao and Putta Mahesh Yadav. (Photo: File)

Naidu involved in insider trading in Amaravati capital region: Cabinet panel

The sub-committee submitted its detailed report to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday ahead of the cabinet meeting.

28 Dec 2019 8:32 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy (Photo: File)

Jagan’s out-of-the-box solution

However, funding the three capitals and shuffling the government between two of them each year, during different months, would be herculean.

19 Dec 2019 4:42 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday indicated that the state could have three capitals as decentralisation was a real concept. (Photo: File)

We may have three capitals borne out of decentralisation: AP CM Jagan Reddy

Indicating that the government could shift to Visakhapatnam, the CM pointed out that the port has the required facilities.

17 Dec 2019 7:31 PM

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday offered to resign from the MLA post if the ruling YSR Congress could prove that the retail chain Heritage Fresh belonged to his family. (Photo: File)

Naidu challenges Jagan, seeks resignation over Heritage charges

'If you cannot prove the allegation, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy loses the right to continue in his position,' said Naidu.

10 Dec 2019 8:36 PM

"Our government has closed 43,000 belt shops in villages across the state. We cancelled permissions to permit rooms in wine shops in order to decrease the consumption of alcohol," said the Chief Minister. (Photo: File)

New law to be brought in for ensuring safety of women, says Andhra CM

'Pornography another reason for crime against women. Though porn sites are blocked, we are not able to control watching them,' Reddy said.

10 Dec 2019 9:23 AM

Naidu and his party colleagues wore onion garlands around their necks and protested at the fire station near the state secretariat in Venkatapalem village here. (Photo: ANI)

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu protests against onion price hike

This action by the police led to a verbal altercation between them and TDP leaders.

09 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

In a bid to ward off allegations of lavish and wasteful expenditure by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy levied by the opposition parties, the state government on Sunday cancelled proposed work at his residence. (Photo: File)

To ward off criticism, Andhra govt cancels Rs 3 crore work orders at CM's residence

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar welcomed the cancellation of the order pertaining to the expenditure.

09 Dec 2019 10:58 AM

Minister of State for Parliamentary affairs Arjun Singh Meghwal along with Congress leader Adhir Choudhary and others arrives at the Parliament House during the winter session in New Delhi on Thrusday,December 05,2019. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Few attend farmer debate in Lok Sabha

BJP leader denies existence of onion crisis, accuses Opposition of ‘doing politics’.

06 Dec 2019 5:26 AM

Suggesting he had no major differences with the ruling BJP, Pawan Kalyan said he had only differed with the party over Special Category status for Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: File)

‘I respect Amit Shah whereas YSR Congress fears him’: Pawan Kalyan

Political observers said the change in Pawan Kalyan's stance came about after a meeting with senior BJP leaders in Delhi.

05 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

Speaking at the launch of YSR Arogyasri Asara scheme (post-operative sustenance) Jagan said, “It is unfortunate that some people are talking about my religion and caste.'' (Photo: File | ANI)

'Religion is humanity, caste is commitment': Jagan in response to detractors

The opposition in Andhra had said that the Andhra CM had introduced English because of his religion and caste.

02 Dec 2019 4:09 PM

TDP claimed it as a result of Chandrababu Naidu announcing his visit to those construction sites. (Photo: File)

Chandrababu Naidu to visit Amaravati capital region today

Reportedly, after coming to power, the YSRCP government stopped the construction works of different buildings at Amaravati.

28 Nov 2019 11:51 AM

Amid speculations over the status of Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati, state Finance Minister Buggana Rajendra Nath on Friday said that the government can neither “afford”, nor is it in the hurry to build the new capital right now. (Photo: Social media)

'Cannot afford to build new capital,' says Andhra's finance minister

The previous govt did function out of temporary capital for 2 years, can’t we do it for some more time, the minister said.

22 Nov 2019 11:48 AM

"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

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