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Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet approves proposal to abolish Legislative Council

Jan 27, 2020, at 03:01 pm

Amaravati/UNI: The Andhra Pradesh cabinet on Monday took a major decision by approving the proposal for “abolishing the Legislative Council”.

Four-year-old girl molested by two minor boys in AP

Jan 17, 2020, at 09:42 pm

Kakinada/UNI: A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two minor boys in the age of eight and twelve respectively while she was alone in her residence in Recherlapet, a slum area in the city here on Friday.

Police seize 105 kgs ganja in Andhra Pradesh, 3 arrested

Jan 17, 2020, at 05:48 pm

Eluru/UNI: The police seized 105 Kgs of ganja while being transported illegally in a car and arrested three persons here on Friday.

Andhra farmers stage dharna against shifting of capital city

Dec 26, 2019, at 04:39 pm

Amaravati/UNI: In protest against the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy headed state government’s proposal of shifting capital city from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam under the three capital cities concept, farmers in 29 villages in the capital region organised various agitations on Thursday.

Slipper hurled at Chandrababu Naidu's entourage in Amravati

Nov 28, 2019, at 03:30 pm

Amravati/IBNS: A slipper was thrown at fromer Chief Minister and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's entourage here today.

AP govt launches anti-corruption helpline

Nov 25, 2019, at 07:29 pm

Amaravati/UNI: In a bid to curb corruption, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched the ‘Citizens’ Help Centre’ to register complaints on corruption.

Chandrababu Naidu criticises Jagan Reddy for installing expensive windows in residence

Nov 07, 2019, at 01:56 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telegu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu has attacked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for installing windows worth Rs. 73 lakh at his residence and office.

Major fire breaks out in wood market of Andhra Pradesh

Oct 09, 2019, at 11:49 am

Vizianagaram, Oct 9 (UNI) A major fire broke out at a wood market here on Wednesday.

Boat capsizes in Andhra Pradesh: 12 dead, several missing

Sep 15, 2019, at 08:04 pm

Hyderabad,  Sept 15 (IBNS): At least 12 people drowned after a boat, in which they were traveling, capsized in the swollen Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Sunday. 

Andhra Pradesh boat capsize: PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives

Sep 15, 2019, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in East Godavari which left at least seven people dead.

Protest against YSR Congress: Naidu put under house arrest

Sep 11, 2019, at 10:00 am

New Delhi: Police have put several Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, under house arrest on Wednesday to prevent them from participating in protest against the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government.

Heavy rain lashes Vizag city in Andhra Pradesh

Sep 05, 2019, at 10:57 pm

Visakhapatnam, Sep 5 (UNI) Moderate to heavy rain lashed several parts of Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Fourteen students of Girijan ashram school fall ill in Andhra Pradesh

Aug 25, 2019, at 10:19 pm

Kakinada, Aug 25 (UNI) Fourteen students of Ashram Girijan girls school in Narasimha puram village of Chintoor mandal in the East Godavari agency area have fallen sick on Sunday due to suspected food poisoning ,official sources said.

Andhra Pradesh: One person held, 12 country-made bombs seized

Jul 28, 2019, at 07:21 pm

Chittoor, Jul 28 (UNI) One person was arrested and twelve country made bombs were seized in Santhipuram mandal of Kuppam constituency in this district on Sunday.  

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes Lok Ayukta bill

Jul 26, 2019, at 10:33 pm

Amaravati, July 26 (UNI): The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed the Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta (Amendment) Act 2019 enabling the appointment of a Lok Ayukta.

Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to reserve private jobs for local youth

Jul 23, 2019, at 11:05 am

Hyderabad, July 23 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to reserve private jobs for local youth, a promise which was made by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy during his padyatra (roadshow) to people of the state.

Debate on Naidu’s riverfront residence in Andhra Assembly

Jul 18, 2019, at 01:17 pm

Amaravati, July 18 (UNI): Acrimonious debate was held in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Thursday on the riverfront residence of former chief minister and leader of the Opposition N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Woman gang-raped in Andhra Pradesh, four held

Jul 08, 2019, at 09:56 pm

Kakinada, Jul 8 (UNI) A woman sweeper of the municipal school in Ragampet area of this port city in Andhra Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped by four youth in the early hours of Monday, police said.

Man allegedly rapes his 12-year-old daughter in Andhra Pradesh

Jul 08, 2019, at 09:12 pm

Eluru, Jul 8 (UNI) In an inhuman incident, a man allegedly raped his 12-year-old daughter and impregnated her at Buttayagudem village in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, police on Monday said.

Andhra govt giving top priority to welfare of farmers: CM Jagan

Jul 08, 2019, at 07:56 pm

Kadapa July 8 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said his government was giving top priority to the welfare of farmers and announced extension of loans to farmers on “zero” per cent interest, implementing Rythu Bharosa scheme, establishment of cold storages and quality testing centres.

AP students seeking admission to Delhi University get relief after Vice President’s intervention

Jul 02, 2019, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has advised the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ to issue an advisory to Boards of Secondary Education or Intermediate of all States to follow a uniform pattern of providing marks to facilitate admissions into Central Universities.

Jagan and KCR work to solve water woes of Andhra & Telangana

Jun 28, 2019, at 10:00 pm

Hyderabad, Jun 28 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy at their marathon meeting here on Friday decided to make efforts to solve water woes of both the states.

Jagan Reddy seeks Shah's help to soften PM Modi's heart on Spl Category Status

Jun 14, 2019, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi, Jun 14 (UNI): Amid intense speculation of Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP inching closer to BJP, new Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Friday met Home Minister Amit Shah and sought his help to "soften Prime Minister's heart" on the issue of Special Category Status for the bifurcated state.

News about my appointment as Governor of Andhra Pradesh is not true: Sushma Swaraj

Jun 11, 2019, at 09:08 am

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday ended all speculations and said she has not been appointed as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

25 Ministers in Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's Cabinet sworn in

Jun 08, 2019, at 03:33 pm

Amaravati, Jun 8 (UNI) As many as 25 ministers in the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Cabinet in Andhra Pradesh were sworn in on Saturday.

After taking oath, Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy enters his chamber for first time

Jun 08, 2019, at 11:52 am

Amaravati, June 8 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy entered into his chamber on Saturday, located in the first block in Secretariat, for the first time, after taking oath on May 30.

New Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to have five deputy Chief Ministers in Cabinet ; swearing-in tomorrow

Jun 07, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Vijayawada, Jun 7 (UNI/IBNS) In a major move, Andhra Pradesh's newly elected Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to have five deputy Chief Ministers in his Cabinet.

Rahul Gandhi congratulates Jagan Mohan Reddy for becoming Andhra CM

May 30, 2019, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi, May 30 (UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday congratulated YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on being sworn-in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan Reddy alleges scam in land acquirement for Amaravati

May 26, 2019, at 09:45 pm

Vijayawada/New Delhi, May 26 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh chief minister designate Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu-led government had indulged in irregularities in acquiring land for capital city construction.

Andhra Pradesh CM-elect Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi

May 26, 2019, at 01:59 pm

Hyderabad, May 26 (IBNS): After gaining a big win in the Assembly Election 2019, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-elect Jagan Mohan Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi on Sunday morning.