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Andhra CM Jagan Reddy calls for action plan to fill up 8,928 govt posts

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed officials to fill 8,928 posts in various departments between September 2022 and March 2023.

Andhra govt sets up committee to ascertain cause of Visakhapatnam gas leak

Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday constituted a committee to ascertain the cause of the gas leak incident at a laboratory in Vishakhapatnam in which 178 workers fell ill.The joint committee has been constituted by District Collector. The committee was formed after Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy ordered a detailed investigation into the accident and asked the authorities to take measures for avoiding such incidents in the future. He also directed the Minister for Industries Gudivada Amarnath to visit the accident site.As many as 178 women workers on Friday fell ill following a gas leak at the laboratory in Atchutapuram of Andhra Pradesh's Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Minister Gudivada Amarnath informed.The workers fell sick after they inhaled the poisonous gas that leaked at Porus Laboratories Pvt Ltd and gradually took the toll of those affected from the initial 87 at the noon to 178 in the evening.Earlier on Friday, the Superintendent of Police Gowthami Sali had

200 women of apparel firm affected after gas leak in Andhra's Atchutapuram

About 200 women workers of an apparels firm fell sick after a gas leakage at adjacent veterinary drugs company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle district.

Naming Andhra district after Ambedkar leads to protest, min's house torched

While the ruling party blamed unnamed forces behind the arson, all opposition parties hit out at the Jagan Mohan Reddy government over its "gross failure" in controlling the situation.

Andhra kept Covid mortality rate at lowest despite handicaps: Jagan

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Monday that the state effectively handled Covid-19 pandemic with the lowest mortality rate in the country

Andhra to rename newly-created Konaseema district after Ambedkar

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to rename the newly-created Konaseema district as the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.

Restrictions on power supply to industries in Andhra Pradesh lifted

Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday lifted all restrictions on power supply to industries, allowing them to run to 100 per cent capacity, as the demand-supply position has eased significantly. With the AP Electricity Regulatory Commission approving the proposals submitted by the Power Distribution Companies (Discoms), the restrictions have been lifted forthwith, an Energy Department release said. Already, the one-day power holiday for industries, imposed last month when the State faced a shortage of over 50 million units of electricity, was withdrawn on May 9. The restriction and control measures have been fully withdrawn and industries also will now get power supply 24x7. So far, the continuous process industries were allowed only 70 per cent power utilisation because of the shortage in supply, the release said. PTI DBV.

Andhra on alert as 'Asani' likely to hit coast near Machilipatnam

Coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh were Tuesday put on alert in view of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' in Bay of Bengal changing its course as it nears the coast.

Andhra declares ex-gratia for pharma unit fire victims' kin, orders probe

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday condoled the death of six people and announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family members of the victims

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

Veteran legislator Dharmana Prasada Rao has also been taken into the Cabinet, making him the senior-most minister

CM Jagan to induct 13 new faces into Andhra Cabinet on April 11

The new Cabinet will be constituted on Monday, with the Governor administering the oath of office and secrecy to 25 members at a function starting at 11.31 am

All Andhra Pradesh ministers resign ahead of state cabinet recast

They remained in their posts for exactly 34 months

CM Jagan's emphasis on putting Andhra Pradesh administration back on track

CM Y S Jaganmohan Reddy along with Chief Secretary Sameer Sharma, has initiated steps to put the Andhra Pradesh administration back on track, after nearly all Covid restrictions have been lifted.

Tollywood awaits new govt order in Andhra Pradesh on ticket prices

Chiranjeevi and his delegation's attempt to fix the pertaining issues is expected to be fruitful, as the government has responded positively to ticket pricing in AP

Andhra govt imposes night curfew, issues fresh guidelines amid Covid surge

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday imposed a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am to check the rise in Covid-19 cases in the state

Central assistance sought for rain-battered TN, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

G K Vasan of the Tamil Maanila Congress-Moopanar said Tamil Nadu is reeling under heavy rains for the past month

Andhra govt increases income limit for issuance of OBC certificate

Andhra Pradesh government has enhanced the income limit for issuances of OBC certificate from Rs 6 lakh per annum to Rs 8 lakh per annum

CESL inks pact to provide 25,000 electric 2-wheelers to Andhra govt staff

Convergence Energy Services Ltd has entered into an agreement with New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh for providing 25,000 electric two-wheelers to state employees

AP govt organises Covid vaccine drive for mothers' of children below 5 yrs

Andhra Pradesh government initiated a special COVID-19 vaccination drive for the mothers of children of age less than 5 years, along with those above 45 years of age, on Sunday.The state government aims at administering over 8 lakh doses of vaccines during the drive.Krishna district's collector, J Nivas informed that a total of 1 lakh vaccines were to be administered in the district, in about 260 centres.Dr T Geeta Prasadini, the Director of Public Health inspected the vaccination process during the drive. She said, "The government has made arrangements to administer 8 to 9 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines during this drive, and almost 14 lakh doses have been sent to all districts of the state. Up to yesterday, we've covered 5.5 lakhs mothers, remaining 4.5-5 lakhs are today's target"She further added that to date, about 56 per cent of those above 45 years of age received their vaccine jab and that the target of the special drive is to complete the vaccination for the remaining 44 per

Andhra trying to conduct board exams, cancellation last resort: Edu Min

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh on Friday said that the state government is trying to conduct examinations for Class 10 and intermediate keeping students' future in mind