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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.

No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar

RAJYA Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.

Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of the Centre.

26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in US: Govt

EVERY third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has told the Lok Sabha.

India cuts malaria burden by 69% in 6 yrs: WHO

Declining numbers

Rlys bill okayed, Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation

THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the Centre insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier's privatisation.

THE SPECTRE OF FUNDAMENTALISM RISES OVER SYRIA

The Assad family held together Syria's disparate communities with a secular government. That body politic will fray. India needs to keep an eye on the possibility of growing radicalisation

PAWN TO QUEEN: A CALL TO EMPOWER ASHA WORKERS

HE ASHA or accredited social health activist programme in India is one of the most celebrated community health worker schemes in the world.

Woman's death: Allu Arjun seeks HC's stay on arrest

ACTOR Allu Arjun has filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking stay on all further proceedings, including his arrest, in connection with FIR No 376 registered by the Chikkadpally police following the death of 39-year-old M Revathi at the Sandhya Theatre during the screening of the premiere Pushpa-2: The Rule.

Subramania Bharathi's works compendium out

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a compendium of complete works of poet Subramania Bharathi, running into 23 volumes, at a function held in New Delhi.

BJP seeks probe into fiscal scams in Jagan's regime

BJP floor leader Penmetsa Vishnu Kumar Raju criticized the YSRCP government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy, calling for a special ministry to investigate alleged financial scams during Jagan's tenure.

People vexed with NDA govt: Jagan

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reiterated that people have been vexed with the TDP-led NDA government in just six months as it has failed on all fronts.

I&PR Director: New mechanism to address people's issues soon

DIRECTOR of Information and Public Relations Department Himanshu Shukla has said the issues and problems that touch upon the people should not be ignored.

Anagani describes Lokesh as brand ambassador for Andhra

MINISTER for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad has described Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh as a brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.

Tech giant Google logs in to Vizag

Signs MoU with AP govt to set up AI data center; CM envisions rapid growth of Port City

Dy CM hits out at Collectors, asks them to be driving force

\"THE previous government had shaken the foundation of democracy with its deeds in the past five years.

Heavy rains likely in South Coastal AP & R'seema today

HEAVY rains are expected in isolated parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on Thursday due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

PDS rice samples yet to be analysed

PDS rice samples collected from the Stella L Panama ship have not been tested yet, leaving the vessel anchored at Kakinada deep water port since November 11 due to unresolved legal issues over the alleged illegal exports.

AP tourism forum suggests reforms to boost growth of sector

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Forum (APTF) and Travel and Tourism Association of Andhra Pradesh (TTAA) have proposed a series of recommendations to enhance the State's tourism policy, citing the need for reduced entry costs and streamlined processes to attract investments and support entrepreneurs.

Bixa Orellana cultivation silently blooms in ASR dist

As many as 400 farmers are cultivating annatto in 1,240 acres

Scouts and Guides expands to 220 schools in Annamayya district

THE Scouts and Guides movement, a voluntary organisation committed to instilling patriotism, discipline, and social responsibility, continues to expand its influence.

TTD to replace Suprabhata Seva with Thiruppavai

IN observance of Dhanurmasam, the Tirumala temple will replace the traditional Suprabhata Seva with the Thiruppavai Pasura Parayanam starting December 17.

JSP leader meets MSME Corp Chief

JANA Sena Party Nellore district general secretary Gunukula Kishore met Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation Chairman Tamireddy Shivashankar in Mangalagiri on Wednesday and congratulated him on his appointment.

Rebuild Annamayya House, TTD urged

HUNDREDS of devotees and folk artistes staged a grand procession on Wednesday, urging the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to reconstruct the demolished Annamayya house in Tirumala and reinstall the Annamayya and Lord Hanuman statues.

Road proposed at Bellary Chowrasta to ease traffic

Officials told to estimate proj costs & start work on diversion roads

MP urges Union Minister to establish Skill Development Centre in Kandukur

NELLORE MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy has urged Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Jitendra Ram Manjhi to establish a Skill Development Centre in Kandukur.

Rahul's pitch to Birla to make LS fully functional

Urges Speaker to expunge BJP's derogatory remarks; wants discussion on Constitution

HIBERNATION

HOW ANIMALS SLEEP AWAY THROUGH WINTER

WILD OR FARMED: A ROBUST CHAMPION OF SURVIVAL

MUSHROOMS are a well-known nutritious source consumed by many people all over the world.

After Adelaide loss, focus on red ball ahead of third Test

REELING from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.