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AP, T'gana witnesses 200% surge in private travel fares ahead of Sankranti
WHILE private travel operators hike ticket prices every year for buses plying to the districts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the Sankranti season, this year the fares have been increased abnormally—up to 200%.
Sankranti gift: ₹6.7k cr for clearance of bills
Major chunk goes to govt employees, fee reimbursement & NTR Vaidya Seva; 26k contractors to receive payments
Naidu promises to solve grievances of people
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu gave a patient ear to the public and received their grievances at the TDP headquarters in Mangalagiri on Saturday.
Greenko proj can generate 1/3rd power for AP: PK
DEPUTY Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan termed the Greenko Integrated Renewable Energy Project in Kurnool district a prestigious global initiative during his visit on Saturday.
Govt finalises pay and allowances for chairmen and directors of corporations
THE State government has formalised the pay and allowances for the Chairpersons and Directors of Corporations and Boards, dividing them into A and B categories.
Kiran Kumar terms State bifurcation unfortunate
THE 10th annual 'Atmeya Kalayika', a cultural and social gathering, was celebrated with grandeur at the Siddhartha College Auditorium here on Saturday.
Coalition govt committed to work together for next 15 yrs: Health Min
COALITION government is committed to work together for the next 15 years to ensure the development of Andhra Pradesh, reaffirmed NTR District in-charge Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Saturday.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic on State highways
Huge no. of private vehicles cause rush at toll plazas; NTR CP announces plans to divert vehicles via alternative routes
Praja Arogya Vedika demands 6 per cent of GSDP for health sector
THE Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV) has urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to allocate 6% of the State's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to healthcare in the 2025 budget.
Pawan Kalyan explores Vijayawada Book Fest
DEPUTY Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan visited the 35th Vijayawada Book Fair on Saturday.
TTD to distribute ex-gratia to stampede victims' families today
TIRUMALA Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will distribute ex-gratia to the families of those killed in the Tirupati stampede on January 12.
Hosp staffer injured in leopard attack
A man sustained severe head injuries after his motorcycle collided with a road divider while fleeing from a leopard crossing SV Zoo Park Road in Tirupati on Saturday.
Freelance Artist on a 'millet mission' to promote health & wealth
Moka Vijaya Kumar, a 50-year-old freelance artist from Visakhapatnam, discovered his passion for painting in his childhood itself. Over the years, his fascination grew into a profound dedication.
Civil Aviation Min launches drone manufacturing unit at Centurion Univ
UNION Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Saturday inaugurated a drone manufacturing unit at Centurion University, emphasizing the transformative role of drones in agriculture and other sectors.
CHENCHU women lead change in Nallamala with Nannari cultivation
Traditionally dependent on forest produce, Chenchu women formed SHGs with ITDA's support, extracting and selling Nannari juice for ₹130-₹200 per litre
Vizag Player Ends AP's 66-Year Wait for National Carrom Title
H Janardhan Reddy, a 35-year-old carrom player from Visakhapatnam, has ended Andhra Pradesh's 66-year wait for a national carrom title by winning the 29th All India Federation Carrom Championship held in Nellore from January 5 to 8.
Narayana vows to transform State municipalities within three years
MUNICIPAL Administration Minister Dr Ponguru Narayana has vowed to transform the State's municipalities within three years, focusing on urban infrastructure and sanitation improvements.
CM Naidu to inaugurate PNG connections today
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tiruchanur on Sunday to inaugurate Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections for households, organised by AG&P.
NTA Exams May Go UPSC Way for Better Security
Would involve DM, SP to make the process of conducting entrance tests fully secure
RSPB vs WFI: Railway wrestlers may miss out on National Games
ONCE again the rift between the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is set to jeopardise the future of grapplers.
Convincing victory for boxer Lakshya
DEFENDING champion Lakshya Chahar (80kg) gave a dominant performance to beat Railways' Sahil by a unanimous decision as boxers from traditional powerhouse Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued to dominate the senior men's National Championship.
Everton Reach Rd 4 in FA Cup
MANAGERLESS Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough on Thursday.
Iga, Sinner discuss doping cases ahead of Oz Open
IGA Swiatek, a self-described 'control freak,' is taking new precautions – including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point – after a doping case she described Friday as \"probably, like, the worst time in my life.\"
Signs of promise & more from Satwik and Chirag
Indian duo post third victory in ongoing Malaysia Open to enter semis
Rawal rises in India's chase vs Ireland
AT one point in India's chase of 239 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Pratika Rawal had the best seat in the house with captain Smriti Mandhana continuing her 2024 form with the bat.
Hard-fought win for TN Dragons in HIL
TAMIL NADU Dragons extended their winning run as they rode on goals from Karthi Selvam (16') and Uttam Singh (37') to earn a hard-fought win against the Bengal Tigers in an enthralling Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday.
Jayant & Pravin's partnership helps TN capture Cooch Behar Trophy
TAMIL Nadu won the final of the Cooch Behar tournament on virtue of first innings lead over Gujarat. RK Jayant's invaluable 91 and a resolute 42 from R Pravin proved to be the difference in the end as it allowed the visitors to take a lead of 33 runs in the summit clash of the age-group tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday.
Infy files counterclaim against Cognizant
Tussle Over Trade Secrets
Need common mechanism to track SME fund usage: SBI chief
THERE is an urgent need to develop a common mechanism to track the end-use of funds raised via debt and equity from capital markets by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to give comfort to lenders and investors and make pricing more competitive, State Bank chairman CS Setty said on Friday.
Low-base effect lifts industrial production to seven-month high
INDUSTRIAL production increased to a seven-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November 2024 as compared to 3.7% in October, thanks largely to a low-base effect.