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GCP seizes 16 kg of meth, find link to Myanmar and Haryana, arrest 10

IN its biggest drug haul in 2024, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) seized 16 kg of methamphetamine from a house in Vadakarai in Red Hills on Monday and busted an international syndicate.

Banakacherla not Naidu's idea: Ambati

YSRCP senior leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for claiming that the Godavari-Banakacherla project was his brainchild, which will be a game changer for Rayalaseema, stating that it was nothing but a publicity stunt. \"Records show that former CM YSR had started Jalayagnam to bring more land under cultivation. It was Jagan who planned the ambitious project of interlinking Godavari and Krishna to provide better irrigation facility to the arid Rayalaseema, and it was envisaged to complete the project in three phases,\" he said.

Srikakulam police deploy drones to curb anti-social activities

SRIKAKULAM police have introduced drones to monitor and document anti-social activities, including gambling, public drinking, and ganja consumption, in crime-prone areas.

Kodali Nani's aide held in TDP office attack case

POLICE nabbed Merugumala Kali, the prime accused in the Gudivada TDP office attack case, in Assam on Tuesday.

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 illicitly distilled liquor, Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL), and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS).

Govt to hike margin for liquor shops to 14%

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

TDP Membership Likely To Cross 1 Cr

Drive extended by 15 days due to tremendous response, Naidu lauds efforts of party cadre

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 mid-day meal (MDM) scheme for intermediate students at Lady Ample Government Girls' Junior College in Machilipatnam.

Secretariat staffer suspended for taking bribe in J'madugu

A ward secretariat employee in Jammalamadugu municipality has been suspended for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹300 to ₹500 each from the beneficiaries of social security pensions.

PDS rice case: HC directs police not to take coercive steps against Nani 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 power 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.

Minister exhorts students to focus on Science

TRANSPORT Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy highlighted the importance of scientific exhibitions in fostering creativity and a scientific mindset in students.

Nat'l Sanskrit University students excel at sports fest

THE South Zone Sanskrit Students Sports Festival-2024, hosted by the National Sanskrit University, concluded on Tuesday.

Officials Told to Expedite Railway, Highway Projects

TIRUPATI District Collector Dr S. Venkateswar has urged swift progress in land acquisition and construction activities for national highways, railway projects, and the Tirupati-Renigunta Bypass road.

14th Century Well Found in Venkatagiri

An ancient well, dating back to the 14th century, was discovered in the Maddimadugu beat of Seshachala Hills, at the Sri Siddha Malleswara Kona region in Venkatagiri, according to writer and historian Bommishetty Ramesh.

Life-saving heart surgery performed at SVIMS

A team of doctors at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, performed a complex heart surgery on 44-year-old Syamala from Chittoor district, saving her life.

Admission halt hits BRAOU pupils

Over 2 lakh students from AP face education challenges after T'gana suspends admissions

TTD Sets Up Token Centres for Vaikunta Ekadasi Fest

ARRANGEMENTS are underway at Sarva Darshan Token issuing centres in Tirupati for Vaikunta Ekadasi, scheduled between January 10 and 19, 2025.

Manipur Accounted For 77% Of Violence In Northeast Last Year

● CM Apologises for loss of lives due to ethnic strife ● Urges people to forgive and forget past mistakes

Nandyal sees 14.3% drop in crimes

NANDYAL district recorded a 14.3% reduction in crimes in 2024, with 4,313 cases registered compared to 5,034 in 2023, according to the annual crime report.

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.

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.