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Amaravati can't be capital city, Visakhapatnam can: Consulting firm

The six-member committee of experts and referred to such plans in its report last month

A tumultuous 2019 for Andhra sees rise of Jaganmohan, fall of Chandrababu

For the two national parties, BJP and Congress, the AP elections were only a nightmare as they drew a blank

Andhra govt scraps plan for Vizag Metro project, to start afresh

The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project was mooted in 2014 in accordance with the AP Reorganisation Act and the Centre gave in principle approval in 2015

Andhra cabinet defers taking decision on relocating state capital

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy had indicated on December 17 that Andhra Pradesh could have three capitals as decentralization was a real concept

Andhra agrees to pay renewable projects at average rates till resolution

The YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh in July formed a high-level negotiation committee (HLNC) to "review, negotiate and bring down" the tariff of all renewable power projects

Farmers in Amaravati protest against AP CM Jagan's idea of 3 capitals

The Chief Ministers statement triggered widespread protests, particularly in the central coastal region of the state

Andhra could have three state capitals out of decentralisation: Jagan Mohan

Indicating that the government (Secretariat and heads of departments) could shift to Visakhapatnam, the Chief Minister pointed out that the port has the required facilities

Green shoots: State-run banks, NBFCs tilt towards renewable energy projects

The second of a three-part series on credit pick-up looks at renewable energy sector, which is facing issues like cancellation of projects and grid curtailment

New AP law to replace Telugu with English as teaching language in schools

Classes from I to VI in Primary, Upper Primary, High Schools under all managements will first be converted into English medium from the academic year 2020-21.

Andhra to raise Rs 10,000 cr in loans to meet discoms' payment obligations

APPFCL acts as a nodal agency for raising the funds for the state power utilities either by issuing bonds or by taking loans from banks and financial institutions

NTPC reported 19 cases of contractor irregularities in three years

The irregularities cited include bribes taken from contractors, steel pilferage, corruption in land acquisition deals, and submission of forged bank guarantees

Andhra govt awaits central funds to clear dues of power projects

The state government, in an ongoing case on payment dues, said that after the arrangement of financial assistance, the state will resolve the payment of pending bills

Phased prohibition takes off as AP aims to eliminate all bars by 2024

After reducing retail outlets by 20% to 3,500 for the new excise year starting October 2019, state govt last week issued orders to cut down on the number of bars by 40% after new bar licenses are issu

Andhra's wrong turn

Why prohibition is the wrong road to follow

Andhra govt blames former CM Chandrababu Naidu for power sector's losses

State asks Centre to give subsidized loan to meet Rs 18,000-crore dues

English medium in Andhra Pradesh govt schools from next academic year

The state government order mentions that classes from 1 to 6 will be converted into English medium from the academic year 2020-21

Congress seeks PM Modi's assurance on special status for Andhra Pradesh

Since last Monday, YSR Congress members have been entering the Well of the Lok Sabha daily with placards and raising slogans

Modi's last-ditch attempt, a 10-minute phone call & Naidu's 'sayonara'

In a related development, the BJP pulled out its two ministers from the Naidu government in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning

Andhra special status row: Two TDP ministers quit; party to remain in NDA

The two Houses of Parliament couldn't transact any business, with the TDP and other parties protesting on various issues

Fiscal positions of Andhra & Telangana: Who needs central funds more & why

Andhra Pradesh relies more on central transfers than Telangana