Chittoor: The recent ban imposed by the Chittoor district administration in Andhra Pradesh on the import of Totapuri mangoes from other states has escalated into a significant interstate trade dispute. At the heart of the conflict lies the impact on Karnataka’s mango growers, who heavily rely on Chittoor’s processing and pulp units for marketing their … Read more
New Delhi: A ban imposed by the Chittoor district administration in Andhra Pradesh on the entry of Totapuri mangoes from other states has sparked a sharp response from Karnataka, with chief minister Siddaramaiah warning of “retaliatory sentiments” and urging Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu to intervene. In a letter, Siddaramaiah called the ban “abrupt … Read more
The Highway Heroes Campaign, which has been travelling through seven cities across the country, is now making a massive impact in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. This wonderful initiative aims to honour drivers nationwide while also promoting their well-being through education and support. From mental and physical health to financial literacy, the remarkable drive has been dedicated … Read more
New Delhi: The construction of the Raipur-Visakhapatnam Expressway is progressing at a rapid pace. It is expected to be completed by 2025. The infrastructure project is aimed at enhancing connectivity between the states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. It is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I and will cover a total distance of 464.66km. … Read more
Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone and launched projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost the state’s infrastructure and economic growth. He highlighted the state’s innovative nature, which has made it a major hub for information technology and technology industries. Prime Minister Modi said … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not require consent from state government to register a First Information Report (FIR) under the central law against central government officials working within the territory of a particular state. A bench comprising Justice CT Ravikumar and Justice Rajesh Bindal held … Read more
New Delhi: Eighteen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju’s victory at World Chess Championship on Thursday was historic as he became the youngest ever chess champion. However, his landmark win has triggered a dispute, with the chief ministers of both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu claiming him as their own. The row began after Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin took … Read more
East Godavari: Four men died of electrocution and one person was critically injured when they were setting up flexi banners in Tadiparru village of Undrajavaram, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The deceased have been identified as Bolla Veerraju, Pamarthi Nagendra, Marishetti Manikantha and Kasagani Krishna. The bodies of the four men were shifted to … Read more
Andhra Pradesh cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday approved the scheme to distribute three free gas cylinders to the beneficiaries from Diwali. If a beneficiary pays for the cylinder, the amount should be credited into their account within 48 hours of payment, the cabinet said. The scheme is expected to cost Rs 2,700 crore annually … Read more
New Delhi: How many children should a couple have and does the State get to decide the number? This is a compelling but a historic question that begs an answer every now and then. There’s no denying that the debate needs a quick fix, but what warrants more urgent redressal is the reason why certain … Read more
Hyderabad: As many as 40 women among 140 people have been arrested for allegedly being involved in ‘illegal activities’ at a pub in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills area, the police said on Sunday. A raid was carried out by the police last night after receiving a tip-off after which the premises was sealed. The police have … Read more