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Govt to hike margin for liquor shops to 14%

THE State government has decided to enhance the margin being given to liquor shops to 14% from the existing 10.5%.

Lokesh likely to launch meal scheme for Intermediate students on January 3

COMMISSIONER and Director of Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) Kritika Shukla, and Samagra Shiksha State Project Director Srinivasa Rao on Tuesday reviewed preparations for implementation of the mid-day meal (MDM) scheme for Intermediate students at Lady Ample Government Girls' Junior College in Machilipatnam.

Over 6,000 Persons Held in ID Liquor Cases in 2024

The Prohibition and Excise Department's intensified efforts have resulted in a substantial crackdown on the sale and distribution of illicit distillation, Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL), and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS).

PDS rice case: HC directs police not to take coercive steps against Perni till Jan 6

FORMER minister and Krishna district YSRCP president Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) got relief from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the PDS rice missing case from the warehouse belonging to his wife Perni Jayasudha.

CRDA calls for e-tenders for ₹1,200 cr works

Tenders include major infra works such as roads, drains, utility ducts for power in Amaravati funded by WB and ADB

Govt to Introduce Biometric Face Authentication for GST Registration

ANDHRA Pradesh Commercial Taxes Department, in collaboration with the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), is all ready to introduce a Biometric Face Authentication feature through an android mobile application on January 1.

Public Hearings on Electricity Tariff Proposals from Jan 7

THE Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) will hold public hearings on the financial resource requirements and electricity tariff proposals for the 2024-25 financial year.

RVR & JC engg college holds seminar on cybersecurity

AP High Court Lawyer Anupama Darla emphasised the critical importance of maintaining personal data privacy to combat cyber attacks.

GMC's Manasa Sarovaram Park to get a facelift

Civic chief directs officials to develop park as a tourist attraction under PPP model

Palnadu Sees Slight Dip; Cybercrimes Rise 200%

IMPROVED policing activities have led to a 7.7% reduction in the crime rate in Palnadu district in 2024, with 4,222 cases registered, according to SP K Srinivasa Rao.

Overall crime rate down by 32% in Bapatla dist

WITH increased vigilance and women-friendly initiatives, crimes against women in Bapatla district dropped by 19% in 2024, with 531 cases reported compared to 659 in 2023, Bapatla Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Dudi announced at a year-end press conference on Tuesday.

NDA govt committed to welfare of poor: Min

SOCIAL Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy emphasised the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to the welfare of the underprivileged while distributing NTR Bharosa social security pensions in Sunkireddypalem village in Ponnaluru mandal on Tuesday.

7-member fake police gang nabbed in Prakasam

PRAKASAM Police successfully apprehended a fake police gang on Tuesday for threatening a man and demanding a ransom of ₹1.5 crore.

SORRY

● CM APOLOGISES FOR LOSS OF LIVES DUE TO ETHNIC STRIFE ● URGES PEOPLE TO FORGIVE AND FORGET PAST MISTAKES

Farmer on Fast Seeks Talks With Centre, SC Grants Time

Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.

MIND YOUR GUT

UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. He had a desk job, and a sedentary lifestyle. He didn't sleep well, often ate from restaurants, and treated himself with antibiotics when he got sick.

Indoor heating can exacerbate existing respiratory conditions

As winter sets in, respiratory illnesses often rise due to colder weather, low humidity, and increased indoor pollution. Dr Sunil Kumar K, lead consultant, interventional pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital, explains to Rishita Khanna how groups like children and the elderly face heightened risks, while those with pre-existing conditions such as asthma must take extra precautions to stay healthy. Edited excerpts:

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL

NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Public Apology

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined,

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

WHO asks Israel to release Gaza hospital director Hossam Abu

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

De facto Syrian leader says polls after 4 years, plans to dissolve HTS

SYRIA's de facto leader said on Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country.