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21 trains cancelled due to waterlogging over tracks in Andhra, Telangana

Heavy rains have also caused damage to the railway track between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad in Telangana

Andhra CM asks officials to be alert in rain-affected areas, provide aid

The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that all departments are on high alert

Andhra IT Minister Lokesh scouts talent to facilitate investments to state

At a time when Andhra Pradesh is vigourously wooing investments to develop the state, its IT, Electronics and Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday called for passionate individuals to join the state's Economic Development Board to facilitate these deals. The IT Minister is calling for two associate vice presidents, five general managers and half a dozen managers to facilitate investments in multiple sectors. We invite the best talent to join us at the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) in this journey to develop AP (Andhra Pradesh) as India's premier investor-friendly destination, Lokesh said in a post on social media platform X. The 13 executives will be entrusted with work for investment promotion, export promotion and project facilitation in sectors such as electric vehicles, electronics and products, defence and aerospace, life sciences, green hydrogen and derivatives and several others. According to Lokesh, the state is on the cusp of ...

Andhra govt to release Rs 1,452 cr fund to local bodies to speed up works

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister P Keshav on Tuesday said the government will release Rs 1,452 crore as funds to local bodies in the state to speed up works at the village and ward levels. According to directions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, it has been decided to release Rs 998 crore to gram (village) panchayats and Rs 454 crore to urban local bodies, he said. "Chandrababu Naidu directed that these funds be used to speed up works at the village and ward levels. The release of these funds will financially strengthen the local bodies," said the Finance Minister in a press release. Alleging that the erstwhile YSRCP government had weakened local bodies, Keshav asserted that the TDP-led government would work for the strengthening of local bodies. Further, he claimed that the YSRCP government had diverted the 15th Finance Commission funds.

Andhra CM inaugurates projects, inks deals worth Rs 3,683 cr at Sri City

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday laid foundation, inaugurated and inked deals with multiple companies here worth up to Rs 3,683 crore, which have a potential to generate 15,280 jobs. Among the inaugurations were 15 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 1,570 crore to generate 8,480 jobs, followed by foundation for seven projects with an investment of Rs 900 crore and potential to create 2,740 jobs. The chief minister also inked five deals involving an investment of Rs 1,213 crore with employment scope for 4,060 jobs. "Today, at Sri City, we paved the way for further industrial development. I inaugurated 15 industrial projects with Rs 1,570 crore investment and laid the foundation for 7 projects worth Rs 900 crore. Additionally, 5 companies signed MoUs (agreements) for Rs 1,213 crore investment today," said Naidu in a post on 'X'. Later, addressing a roundtable with industrialists, the CM highlighted that he always loves to interact with them a

Andhra govt must review PLI scheme implementation: BJP leader Dinakar

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar on Monday urged the Andhra Pradesh government to review the implementation of Centre's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the state. Dinakar claimed that just one or two entities from the southern state had availed PLI scheme under previous YSRCP government to manufacture high-capacity solar photo-voltaic modules for promoting green energy. He further said the central government introduced the PLI scheme to promote 'Make in India' under Atma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) programme. At this point, we request the present state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to review the PLI scheme, Dinakar told PTI. According to the saffron party leader, PLI scheme's progress should be assessed with respect to the companies which availed it under the parameters such as results obtained and other quantifiable insights. He alleged that nothing worthwhile was achieved utilising this scheme under the YSRCP regime. Further, Di

203 Anna Canteens to be launched across Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu

The Chief Minister felt that the Rs 5 per meal being supplied at the Anna Canteens is of great help for the poor, the daily wage earners

Andhra Pradesh govt abolishes two-child policy for local body elections

The two-child policy was introduced in the then unified Andhra Pradesh in 1994, barring candidates with more than two children from local body elections

'Devastated' Andhra brand image needs revision for state reconstruction: CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed all district collectors that the 'devastated' brand image of the state should be revived for its reconstruction. Addressing the first collectors conference of the new NDA government at the Secretariat, the chief minister noted that the meeting will set the tone for Andhra Pradesh's reconstruction. "There are many problems and this collectors' conference will set the tone for the reconstruction of the state. This will be a historical conference. "We have to revive the damaged brand and at the same time we have to prove that the Andhra administration is one of the best," Naidu said. Emphasising the importance of reconstructing the state, the CM noted that a small mistake can be corrected but "a state which has been completely devastated requires extra efforts to rebuild," alluding to the previous government. Promising to hold the collectors conference every quarter, he asserted that there had been no such conferenc

Andhra Guv promulgates ordinance for Rs 1.3 trn Vote-on-Account budget

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has promulgated an ordinance approving a Vote-on-Account budget for the state for a sum of Rs 1.3 lakh crore for four months. The Andhra Pradesh Appropriation (Vote-on-Account No. 2) Ordinance, 2024 came into force and enables the state government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of the state. It is necessary that a grant in advance be made in respect to the estimated expenditure for further (4) months of the financial year 2024 25, said the ordinance shared on Thursday. As the Andhra Pradesh Legislature is not in session now, the Governor was convinced that circumstances make it necessary to take immediate action in the form of an ordinance under clause (1) of Article 213 of the Constitution of India. According to the ordinance, the southern state is going for a Vote-on-Account budget for another four months as the new government has come to power and the Finance Department in coordination with other departments is finalising the

Andhra govt deletes Jagan's name from education-focused welfare schemes

The Andhra Pradesh government has renamed half a dozen welfare schemes, some of which were named after former chief minister and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, with yesteryear stalwarts who championed education. As part of the new nomenclature, 'Jagananna Amma Vodi', a scheme which used to offer financial help to mothers educating their children, has been renamed as 'Talliki Vandanam'. Likewise, 'Jagananna Vidya Kanuka', which used to provide education kits comprising school bags, books and other material, has been renamed as 'Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra', said a government release. Similarly, 'Jagananna Gorumudda', mid-day meal scheme for public school students, has been changed to 'Dokka Seethamma Madhyahana Badi Bojanam'. 'Mana Badi Nadu Nedu', a school renovation scheme, has been rechristened as 'Mana Badi Mana Bhavishyaktu'. 'Sweccha', a free sanitary napkin distribution programme for girl students, has been renamed as 'Balika Raksha'. 'Jagananna Animutyalu', a

Andhra Pradesh debt at Rs 9.74 trn: Naidu in white paper on finances

The CM alleged that the YSRCP government's five-year tenure was marked by lack of capital expenditure, reduced private investments, and a revenue loss of Rs 7 trillion

TTD board dissolved after new govt formation, new committee to form soon

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) dissolved: A total of 24 members from the TTD governing body have resigned. Their resignations have been accepted and a new committee will be appointed soon

Bihar, Andhra take centre stage: Coalition, poll maths come to the fore

Sitharaman promised the Centre's assistance in financing and early completion of the Polavaram Irrigation Project in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra CM Naidu meets officials to prevent rain-related loss of life

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has held a meeting with some officials over the heavy rainfall across several places in the state and discussed ways to minimise loss of life from damage caused by the bad weather. The chief minister held a teleconference with Eluru district collector and superintendent of police on Thursday night. The CM directed officials to avert loss of life and cattle. Flood waters are likely to enter 15 villages in Andhra Pradesh and three in neighbouring Telangana, an official press release on Friday said. According to the state government, Peddavagu, a large stream in Eluru district is in spate and it could lead to breaches at two places. On Thursday, Eluru district officials evacuated 25 people stuck near Kattamaisamma temple due to gushing flood waters at Narayanapuram village in the neighbouring state of Telangana. Likewise, officials rescued 11 persons using an earthmover vehicle at Routhugudem village in Jeelugumilli mandal while local

Andhra CM Naidu meets Amit Shah, briefs him on state's fiscal issues

Naidu posted on X that he met Shah "to apprise him of the devastating condition of finances that Andhra Pradesh had slipped into over the past five years."

Finances, infra in focus during Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu's 2nd Delhi visit

While the previous visit of Naidu's was budget-focused, the current one will have him discuss Andhra's medium-term financial and infrastructure needs

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks on supplies from Andhra, K'taka

Retail tomato price, which soared to Rs 75 per kg in the national capital, is expected to cool in the coming weeks as supply improves from southern states, a government official said on Saturday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said prices of potato and onion, which also spiked due to supply disruptions, are expected to stabilize soon. "Prices of tomato, potato and onion are ruling high in Delhi and some other cities. Extreme heat followed by spells of excess rainfall disrupted supplies, causing a spike in prices in consuming areas," the consumer affairs ministry official told PTI. Tomato price in New Delhi has surged to Rs 75 per kg, but is likely to ease if heavy rainfall does not further disrupt supply chains, he said. According to the ministry data, retail tomato price in Delhi was Rs 75/kg on July 12, down from Rs 150/kg in the year-ago period. In Mumbai, the price was Rs 83/kg, while Kolkata reported it at Rs 80/kg. The all-India average retail price of .

CM Naidu demands announcement of BPCL refinery for Andhra in Budget

In his meeting with Nitin Gadkari, Naidu sought support for construction of the Outer Ring Road project in Amaravati, widening of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway and support for other road projects

PM Modi faces Budget pressure as Nitish Kumar seeks Rs 30,000 crore aid

Modi's biggest ally in the coalition - N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party - has already made a request for more than $12 billion in aid over the next few years for Andhra Pradesh