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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

The offshore Coastal Jaguar caught fire at around 11 am. (Photo: ANI)

Offshore vessel Coastal Jaguar catches fire, 28 members rescued

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rani Rashmoni which was in the area was diverted to coordinate the rescue operation.

12 Aug 2019 4:28 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

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

24-year-old Andhra man beheads wife, walks on road with severed head; held

The shocking incident took place in Srinagar colony under Satyanarayanapuram police station limits.

12 Aug 2019 8:46 AM

The Chief Minister also explained a bill passed last week by the state assembly to reserve 75 per cent of jobs for locals in all the industrial units in the state. (Photo: File)

Andhra could be role model for rest of the country: Jagan Mohan Reddy

It was attended by delegates from 30 countries and organised in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs.

10 Aug 2019 2:12 PM

He said that two neighbouring states have to work together in such a crisis situation. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy accepts TN's request to release Krishna river water to Chennai

Chief Minister Jagan Reddy accepted the request and ordered the state government officials to take necessary actions with immediate effect.

10 Aug 2019 12:14 PM

Two US-based NRI entrepreneurs have made a princely donation of Rs 14 crores to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala on Friday, a temple official said. (Photo: Twitter/ @geetgrewal)

2 Indian-origin Americans donate Rs 14 crore to Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh

This is the second straight year the two have made a similar offering.

10 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

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

Since 1985, about one lakh free meals, on an average, have been served to the devotees every day by making use of the annual interest drawn from accumulations of over Rs 1,000 crore donations made by philanthropists to the trust through banks. (Photo: File)

Devotee from Hyderabad donates Rs 1.11 cr to Tirumala shrine

The devotee requested the TTD chairman to use the donation for the TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust.

08 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

The collector warned the people in the nearby areas to be alert. (Photo: ANI)

AP: Vamsadhara river swells due to heavy rains; people asked to move to safe places

District Collector J Nivas reviewed the situation with irrigation, revenue and police officials on Wednesday.

08 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

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