N Chandrababu Naidu

Tirupati laddoo row: 'No proof of contaminated ghee…' - SC raps Andhra CM

A huge row erupted after Andhra CM Naidu made allegations against former CM Jaganmohan Reddy, alleging that under his regime, adulterated ghee was used in making laddoos at the Tirupati temple

Hindu Mahasabha calls for 'Gwalior Bandh' during India-B'desh cricket match

The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on October 6 to oppose the India-Bangladesh cricket match scheduled here next month in protest against "atrocities" on Hindus in the neighbouring country. A T20 match is scheduled between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior on October 6. The Hindu Mahasabha is opposing the India-Bangladesh match to be held here on October 6, the outfit's national vice president Jaiveer Bharadwaj told reporters here on Monday. He claimed that "atrocities" on Hindus were still going on in Bangladesh and it was not right to play cricket with Bangladesh. The Hindu Mahasabha has given a call for 'Gwalior Bandh' on the day of the match and there will be no ban on essential commodities, he said. Bharadwaj also demanded that those involved in the "adulteration" of laddus at the Tirupati Balaji temple be given capital punishment. These laddus were also distributed during the consecration function of Ram temple in Ayodhya, he said. This in

Condition for supplying ghee to TTD changed during YSRCP govt: CM Naidu

Hitting out at the previous YSRCP government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday alleged that several procedures to procure ghee by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD) were altered during the earlier regime. He also alleged that appointments to the TTD board became like "gambling" during the previous government and there were instances of appointing people who had no faith and giving preferences to non-Hindus on the board. Speaking to reporters here, the CM said people's sentiments were hurt after the revelation with regard to laddu. Naidu said, as per the earlier conditions, the ghee supplier should have at least three years of experience. However, after Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power it was reduced to one year. The CM also said that the required turnover of the supplier was also reduced to Rs 150 crore from the earlier Rs 250 crore. Naidu asked how one can supply pure ghee at Rs 319 when even palm oil is costlier than that. He said AR Dairy Foods

'Saddened, disturbed by Tirupati temple ladoo controversy': Congress

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a controversy by alleging that under his predecessor, Jagan Mohan Reddy, adulterated ghee was used in ladoos at Tirupati's temple

Andhra Pradesh floods: Central team to visit affected places today

An inter-ministerial team from the Central government will visit flood-ravaged districts in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday and interact with the affected people. The team will visit flood-hit Krishna, NTR and Guntur districts. "The Central team will include National Disaster Management Authority adviser KP Singh, Central Water Commission Director Siddarth Mitra," said a release. The death toll in the unprecedented torrential downpours and floods in the state rose to 32 and the number of evacuees in relief camps increased to 45,369, officials said on Wednesday. NTR district, which includes Vijayawada, the most affected place, accounted for 24 deaths; Guntur (seven) and Palnadu (one), said an official release. Meanwhile, a new weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal. "A fresh low pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around September 5," said the release. According to the India Meteorological Department, light to moderate .

Andhra govt gives Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to 20 flood victims' kin, rescue on

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday provided an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of 20 people who perished in rain-related incidents in the state, even as rescue and relief operations continued in parts of Vijayawada. So far, 20 people have died in the rains and floods which caused damage in several parts of the southern state, especially Vijayawada. In a teleconference with officials, the Chief Minister instructed them to identify families of the deceased persons to hand over their bodies, or perform last rites on behalf of the government. Extend Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased persons on behalf of the government, said Naidu in an official press release, adding that there is a chance now to go door-to-door for relief as flood has receded'. He directed officials to distribute essential items like water, biscuits, fruits and milk. Besides, the officials were directed to set up mobile markets to sell vegetables at an economical ...

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 CM Chandrababu Naidu launches indigenous Monkeypox RT-PCR kit

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday launched an indigenous Monkeypox (Mpox) RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) kit here. The kit was developed at Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone in Visakhapatnam by Transasia Diagnostics. It was validated by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). "Proud to launch India's first indigenous monkeypox RT-PCR Kit..The lyophilized components in the kit are designed to be suitable for shipping and even use in remote areas," said Naidu in a post on 'X'. According to the CM, the kit enhances epidemic preparedness manifold with precise, reliable and accessible diagnosis. Further, he noted that it reflects the 'Make in AP (Andhra Pradesh)' tag on the world stage, including demonstrating India's leadership in healthcare innovation.

Andhra CM to visit pharma unit accident site, interact with those injured

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will meet those injured in the pharma unit fire accident in Visakhapatnam on Thursday and follow it up with a visit to the accident spot here. According to the official schedule, the Chief Minister will interact with the injured workers undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Venkojipalem in the port city around noon and also the medical teams. Later, Naidu will visit Escientia Advanced Sciences Pvt Ltd around 1.30 pm, the pharma company where the fire accident occurred on Wednesday, leading to the death of 17 persons and injuries to 33. Meanwhile, Anakapalli district Collector Vijaya Krishnan told PTI that there was no rise in the death toll which stood at 17. "The actual cause is yet to be ascertained," she said, adding preliminary assessment pointed to solvent leakage from a pipe which fell on an electric panel, leading to the fire accident. Though it is being reported that the accident occurred due to a reactor blast, ...

Cement companies likely to continue raising prices until mid-Nov: Antique

Brokerage firm Antique predicts that the cost curve for cement is likely to continue sliding downward in the second half of the financial year 2024-25

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

'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 needs a little bit of hand-holding for next few years: Nara Lokesh

Lokesh discusses the state govt's plans to conduct a skill census, the target to create two million jobs in five years, and the importance of striking a balance between welfarism and economic growth

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

Budget 2024: From Chandrababu Naidu to Mamata Banerjee, here're CMs' views

Bengal has been completely deprived in this Union Budget, WB CM said

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

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

Modi govt's top coalition ally TDP seeks more than $12 billion handout

Modi has agreed in principle to providing the financial support to Naidu, the people said. The TDP leader met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday to discuss the details