CATEGORIES

OTTs glorifying drug use under govt lens

CODE OF ETHICS IN PLACE

ED conducts raids at 21 locations in case on betting app owned by Pak nationals

Owners and handlers

ONE ELECTION CAN BE FIRST OF MANY REFORMS

We should use the move for simultaneous elections to call for other political reforms, such as greater transparency in parties' internal affairs and mandatory reports on manifesto pledges

GROWING ENTERPRISES IN A TIME-TESTED INDIAN WAY

OME accomplished chief financial officers of established companies like Tata Consultancy, Tata Chemicals and KPMG set up a think tank as a body that would engage with relevant audiences-India Inc, regulators, administrators-to create and nurture better-governed enterprises.

TG Governor nod for probe can open Pandora's box for KTR

A thorough probe into the allegations of irregularities in organising the Formula-E race may spell more trouble for former minister KT Rama Rao, as the ACB is expected to register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

E-Prix: ACB huddles as BRS wonders what next

ACB Director may order a team led by an SP rank officer to probe case; KTR likely to be named A-1 & IAS officer A-2

Heavy rains likely in Andhra for next five days

ANDHRA Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued a high alert in response to a low-pressure system over the central Bay of Bengal.

Warehouse system uncovered smuggling

THE launch of the Warehouse Management System has exposed the illegal smuggling of PDS rice, leading to an ongoing investigation and promises of strict action against those responsible.

Brain-dead man's organs give life to 4

THE family of a 52-year-old brain-dead patient donated his organs, giving a new lease of life to several individuals awaiting transplants.

'Will simplify land records and solve disputes'

Revenue Minister Anagani reveals plans to re-survey an addl 9k villages with simplified procedures & public approval

APSRTC Staff get night out allowance

IN a welcome move for the staff of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), the State government has announced a ₹150 night out allowance for bus drivers, conductors, and other supporting staff.

Broadband connectivity to all GPs by Mar

ANDHRA Pradesh FiberNet Managing Director K Dinesh Kumar announced that broadband services will be extended to all gram panchayats (GPs) in the State by the end of March 2025.

Govt targets ₹25k cr investments with new tourism policy

TOURISM, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh unveiled the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy 2024-2029 at the Tourism Investors' Conference held in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

CM allocates 10 acres for AIIMS expansion

Lays emphasis on 'Medtronics', envisions collaboration between AIIMS & IITs to cater to diverse needs of medicare

YSRCP suspends 7 Kadapa corporators who joined TDP

THE YSRCP has suspended seven Kadapa Municipal Corporation corporators and leaders for anti-party activities.

Rice millers approach HC, hearing adjourned to Dec 19

SEEKING permission from the Kakinada port authorities to allow them to load parboiled rice onto the West Africa-bound Stella L Panama, several rice mill owners approached the High Court on Tuesday.

Majors can live together irrespective of gender

The High Court on Tuesday said majors, irrespective of gender, have the right to live with their partners as per their aspirations.

Vijayasai accused of grabbing land worth ₹1.5k cr

MADAN Mohan, husband of suspended assistant commissioner of endowments Kalingiri Santhi, met HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh during the Praja Darbar at the latter's residence in Undavalli on Tuesday.

'One poll' bill introduced in LS

Draws fierce protest from Oppn; govt ready to sent it to a joint parliamentary committee

Former minister Alla Nani set to join TDP today; party cadre voices dissent

FORMER minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas (Nani), who resigned from the YSRCP, has received the green signal from the TDP leadership to join the party.

'One poll' bill introduced in LS

Draws fierce protest from Oppn; govt ready to sent it to a joint parliamentary committee

Shoulder rub with Jogi: TDP cadres demand open apology from trio

UNCONVINCED with the apologies tendered by Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy and Palasa MLA Gouthu Sireesha for their participation in a programme along with YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh, the TDP cadre have demanded that all three leaders (Kolusu, Sireesha and Konakalla Narayana Rao) give an explanation to party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and general secretary Nara Lokesh, besides apologising openly to the TDP rank and file together.

NTA to manage higher edu entrance tests alone

IN a significant shift from its role, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will now focus solely on conducting entrance exams for admissions to higher education institutions.

Congress treated Constitution as pvt fiefdom: Shah

UNION home minister and the BJP's principal strategist Amit Shah on Tuesday tore into the Congress, terming it an anti-reservation party that recklessly amended the Constitution of India to pander to its appeasement politics during its long stint in government.

Rjy Govt College launches UDBHAV 2025 website

The Government College (Autonomous), Rajamahendravaram, launched the UDBHAV 2025 website on Tuesday to streamline registrations and event management for its annual youth festival.

Pithapuram civil contractor clarifies on grievance row

PITHAPURAM local civil contractor Suravarapu Satthi Raju clarified on Tuesday that he did not scold District Collector Shan Mohan Sagili during the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS).

Min announces business growth programme

LABOUR Minister Vasamsetti Subash announced that an entrepreneurship development programme will be held in Ramachandrapuram on December 22, aiming to foster an entrepreneur in every household.

NATCO INTRODUCES GLANZ FUNGICIDE FOR BETTER CROP YIELD

NATCO Crop Health Sciences has launched Glanz, a water-dispersible fungicide designed for broad-spectrum disease control across various crops.

Temple land encroachers warned

WEST Godavari District Collector C Nagarani has directed endowment officials to take strict action against encroachments on temple lands and boost temple revenues.

Triple murder: Police picket continues

POLICE pickets have been deployed at Vetlapalem village, Samalkot in Kakinada district, to prevent retaliatory attacks following the murder of three individuals over a house construction dispute, which occurred on December 15.