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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
Heavy rains likely in Andhra Pradesh for next 5 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.
Nod for probe can open Pandora's box for KTR
A thorough probe into the allegations of irregularities in organizing 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.
Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah visit to Odisha this month-end
WITH the BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi completing six months in power, the buzz over cabinet expansion and inclusion of more ministers in the council has begun to gain steam.
ACB in a huddle as BRS wonders what's next
ACB Director may order a team led by an SP rank officer to probe Formula-E race case; KTR likely to be named A-1
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 9,000 villages with simplified norms & public approval
Payyavula urges FM to release pending funds
FINANCE Minister Payyavula Keshav met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi on Tuesday and requested the support and cooperation of the Centre to the State.
Govt targets ₹25k cr investments with new tourism policy
TOURISM, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh unveiled the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy 2024-29 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 society
Broadband connectivity to all GPs by March's end
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.
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.
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.
Kakinada rice millers move HC, hearing adjourned
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.
'One poll' bill introduced in LS
Draws fierce protest from Oppn; govt ready to send 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 send it to a joint parliamentary committee
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.
RVR & JC College hosts State-level hackathon
RVR & JC Engineering College in Chowdavaram, Guntur, hosted a state-level 24-hour Hackathon titled 'The Urban X - Rethink, Design, and Hack Your City's Future' on Tuesday.
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.
Protest against inaction over social media posts
YSRCP Guntur district in-charge and former minister Ambati Rambabu staged a protest at Pattabhipuram police station on Tuesday, alleging police bias and selective enforcement of the law.
Stress on modern methods in agri-food system
A two-day international conference on 'Plant Health in Asia: Research Priorities and Partnerships' was inaugurated on Tuesday at Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Chebrolu Mandal, in collaboration with APARI (Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutes) and the European Plant Health Research and Coordination.
Traffic police crackdown on illegal bike racing in Guntur
WITH incidents of illegal bike racing on city roads on the rise, Guntur traffic police have launched a stringent crackdown to curb the menace and ensure public safety.
Bhavani Deeksha Viramana on Dec 21
Elaborate arrangements underway for smooth conduct of ritual; 10L may visit Durga temple
TALE OF RAIN AND PAIN FOR INDIA'S TOP-ORDER
On a day that witnessed multiple delays due to weather, visitors lose four big wickets and now have an uphill task to save the match
We're basically two dead people playing chess, mistakes happen: Gukesh
THE king had arrived home and that led to a frenzy as everybody, who were eagerly awaiting his arrival, wanted a piece of him.
Leganes stun Liga leaders Barcelona
LA LIGA leaders Barcelona stumbled 1-0 at home against Leganes on Sunday as they suffered another blow in the Spanish title race.
Women's Euro: UEFA more than doubles prize money
PRIZE money for the 2025 Women's European Championship will more than double compared to the previous edition, with the 16 teams sharing 41 million euros, UEFA said Monday.