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AP-Transco blames provisions in Reorganisation Act for power crisis in Andhra Pradesh

The A.P. State Reorganisation Act insists that the existing PPAs shall be applicable to both the States, and power generation shall be shared according to the existing PPA ratio, the transmission corporation says, and adds that Andhra Pradesh had a base load shortfall of 22 million units per day at…

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Women feeling insecure under YSRCP dispensation in Andhra Pradesh, says TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

The ‘Maha Sakthi’ scheme announced by the TDP will totally transform the lives of women in the State, says Chandrababu Naidu. He assures that 20 lakh jobs will be provided for youth and ₹3,000 paid per month for every unemployed person till they get job.

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‘Bharat’ is our cultural identity, asserts BJP-Andhra Pradesh vice-president

BJP VP Reddy accuses opp. of needless controversy over 'Bharat' name. Refers to Constitution, voter ID, Aadhaar, passport, currency notes. Accuses opp. of hypocrisy over INDIA alliance name. Says Bharat from legendary King Bharata. Takes strong exception to TN Minister's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Accuses YSRCP govt of failing on…

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YSRCP should be ashamed of Telangana Minister’s comments on power crisis in Andhra Pradesh, says Kimidi Kala Venkata Rao

Errabelli Dayakar Rao’s comments that people of Andhra Pradesh are drying their clothes on power lines is proof of how the YSRCP government has destroyed the power sector in the State, says TDP leader Kimidi Kala Venkata Rao

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Government’s inefficiency has led to power crisis in Andhra Pradesh, alleges BJP leader Lanka Dinakar

Power bills are burning a hole in the pocket of the consumers, says Lanka Dinakar as the State government has made an upward revision in the tariffs in eight spells in the last four years. The coal stocks are sufficient for only two days. It speaks volumes of the sordid…

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Spurious drugs, worth about ₹1 crore supplied to A.P.

DCA officials in Andhra Pradesh have identified spurious drugs worth over ₹1 crore in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kadapa, Vijayawada and other cities.

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Manhole misery: A cry for a cleanup

Fear, anxiety, poverty, and caste-based discrimination trap workers in a job with no safety measures, leading to deaths. Govt. must accept reality, provide safety gear, and ensure justice for victims' families. #EndManualScavenging

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BDL’s CSR helps in training 600 women

BDL provides job-oriented skill training to 600 women in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, with a budget of ₹2.40 crore. Participants received sewing kits and material during training. Digitization of 100 govt. schools in the district with a budget of ₹3 crore was also inaugurated. Aim is to facilitate easy learning for…

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Congress rule is need of the hour, says AP Congress president Rudra Raju

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju on Thursday said Congress rule in the country was the “need of the hour”

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A.P. police fast-tracking probes into crimes against women committed by rowdy-sheeters, says DGP

The Andhra Pradesh police are taking measures to check anti-social activities in the State. The DIGs and the Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been directed to conduct regular counselling and track the movement of criminals, said Director General of Police K.V. Rajendranath Reddy.

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Fifth eluding leopard captured on Tirumala footpath

Trap cameras capture fifth leopard on Alipiri-Tirumala footpath in Andhra Pradesh. Trap set-up successful, leopard believed to be male. Forensic experts to carry out medical tests at S.V. Zoological park. Successful trapping of fifth leopard on footpath marks end of search.

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It’s no walk in the park for Guntur’s pedestrians

It is no longer a pedestrian-friendly city, rue denizens of Guntur, the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh with a population of nearly 9 lakh.

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SCR second south pilgrim special begins journey

South Central Railway's 'Divya Dakshin Yatra' train has begun journey from Secunderabad station. Passengers can visit Rameswaram, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Kanniyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram, Tiruchy and Thanjavur. Boarding/de-boarding is offered at 8 stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Insecurity grips academic consultants as Andhra Pradesh government fast-tracks recruitment for teaching posts in universities

The rationalisation exercise undertaken by APSCHE has led to slashing of posts; academic consultants are on a warpath, saying that their representations seeking preference fell on deaf ears

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Andhra Pradesh: Link Aadhaar with voter ID card to ensure transparency in electoral rolls, says YSRCP

n a memorandum to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer, the YSRCP has alleged that there are more than 50 lakh bogus and duplicate voters in the rolls, all enrolled prior to the 2019 elections

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Moon mission can be a stepping stone to the stars: scientist

Among the ISRO scientists behind the moon mission was Raja V.L.N. Sridhar who hails from south coastal Andhra Pradesh and comes from a humble background. Each passing day, we are inching closer to unveiling the lunar world’s secrets. Chandrayan-3’s mission is about paving the way for a future where the…

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy prays at Mantralayam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy offered prayers at the famous shrine of Sri Raghavendra Swamy at Mantralayam

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A sand storm is brewing in Andhra

Sand mining in Andhra Pradesh has become a political issue. YSRCP govt. accused of working with sand mafia, while TDP alleges ₹40,000 crore looted in 4 yrs. Courts and NGT have pulled up govt. for not ensuring due diligence in clearances. YSRCP imposed ban and issued New Sand Mining Policy…

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Daily Dose Ep 1446: FIR over Manipur report, Article 370 hearing

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from the Supreme Court, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, and Sweden.

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TDP leader urges Andhra Pradesh DGP to ensure adequate security during Yuva Galam padayatra of Lokesh

TDP's Varla requests DGP to ensure smooth conduct of Nara Lokesh's Yuva Galam Padayatra by providing security & taking preventive action against miscreants. YSRCP henchmen & goons attacked participants & damaged vehicles. Varla demands legal action against perpetrators to avoid clashes.

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Vigorous monsoon may cause heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh till September 7, says IMD

Heavy to very heavy rain to lash Andhra Pradesh for four days; low pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal. IMD forecasts very heavy rain in Alluri Sitharama Raju, Eluru, Visakhapatnam, and Srikakulam districts.

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Students of Andhra Pradesh stare at the prospect of losing ‘local quota’ in educational institutions

Article 371 D, which offers constitutional protection and guarantees the allocation of 85% of seats in educational institutions to the locals, may not come to their rescue as the validity of the A.P. Reorganisation Act ceases after the 10-year period in May 2024

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Stingy southwest monsoon keeps farmers in A.P.’s Prakasam district on edge

Prakasam district farmers in drought-prone area are worried due to meagre inflows into reservoirs and 48.4% deficit rainfall. Crop coverage is poor at 22% of normal area. Irrigation authorities suggest rain-fed crops on 2.53 lakh acres. Storage in Krishna basin is poor at 45.37%. Farmers have been advised to sow…

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Taxes on petroleum high in Andhra Pradesh: Purandeswari

Daggubati Purandeswari, BJP State President, demanded A.P. Govt explain why taxes on petrol/diesel are high. Central Govt reduced tax twice, but A.P. Govt failed to bring down local tax.

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Andhra Pradesh government urged to expedite work on pending development projects

Speakers at a round-table conference organised by the Jana Chaitanya Vedika here have urged the Andhra Pradesh Government to expedite Veligonda, Gundlakamma and other ongoing irrigation projects to put the State on the path of prosperity. Initiating a discussion at a round-table conference here on Saturday, Jana Chaitanya Vedika State…

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