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AP launches Rs 12,000-cr scheme to introduce English medium in govt schools

He also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called 'Amma Vodi' in January 2020 to give incentives to mothers who send their children to school

Andhra sand crisis: Amid fresh protests, state govt vows to ease situation

The BJP and Jana Sena Party have joined the chorus against Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led state govt for the situation, which has impacted construction activity and led to job losses

Top events today: Rythu Bharosa scheme launch, World Student's Day, & more

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch the 'YSR Rythu Bharosa' scheme in Nellore distrcit

Andhra Pradesh stares at slowdown after govt applies brakes on Amaravati

Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy ordered to stop all those capital city-related contracts that have less than 25 per cent progress

Jagan Reddy should continue as Andhra CM for next 4 terms: Chandrashekar Rao

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy should continue for next four terms."Jagan Mohan Reddy is very young but he has a huge responsibility. Andhra people should be happy during his rule. Both Telugu states need to be developed with mutual understanding," Rao said while speaking from the same dais where Reddy had taken the oath."The consumption of Godavari water should take place 100 per cent by the Andhra Pradesh government. There are difficulties related to Krishna water, Telangana state government will provide all the support. People of Andhra Pradesh have given a wonderful opportunity to Jagan. Jagan's rule should continue for the next three to four terms," he said.Rao had stuck a cordial relationship with Reddy against the backdrop of his rivalry with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. Rao and DMK chief M K Stalin were among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony.Jagan also wished DMK chief MK Stalin .

Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms

Sets up panel for the purpose, citing Rs 2,636 cr loss due to expensive power purchases; CM directs officials to recover excess payments made towards earlier power purchases

Great expectations: A peep into Andhra CM Jagan Reddy's Budget books

Despite budgeting for a revenue surplus financial year, AP remained revenue deficit in FY19

Jagan Mohan Reddy escapes attempt on life at Vizag airport's VIP lounge

BS ReporterHyderabad, 25 October: Opposition YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy escaped an alleged attempt on his life at Vizag airport this afternoon. In a chocking incident, a canteen employee attacked Jagan with a sharp object when the latter was in the VIP lounge inside the airport waiting to board a Hyderabad-bound flight.According to eyewitnesses, Jagan received a bleeding injury on his hand after Srinivas Rao, the accused, attacked him with a small knife-like metal object while reaching the leader under the pretext of taking a 'selfie'. The party men who were with their leader at the time of this incident, said the attacker surged forward to slash the neck but ended up piercing the shoulder as Jagan quickly turned away from the attacker.After a quick first-aid to his injury, Jagan flew back to Hyderabad amid commotion among the party cadre in Andhra Pradesh. Terming the incident as unfortunate, Andhra Pradesh home minister N Chinarajappa said the police would ..

Jaganmohan Reddy urges PM Modi to make demonetisation effective from April, 2017

The YSR Congress party chief said that the farmers were in a really pitiable condition post November 8, 2016

Jagan Reddy money laundering case: ED attaches Rs 148 cr assets

ED attached land worth Rs 148.89 cr under PMLA of companies of Nimmagadda Prasad

A long road ahead for Jagan Mohan in Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Mohan considers his padayatra an antidote to the political setbacks that he has suffered

Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy declares cleaning up of system his top priority

Reddy was sworn-in as the new chief minister at an oath taking ceremony conducted at Vijaywada Municipal Stadium on Thursday afternoon

Letter to BS: Jagan is ready to carve a niche of himself in politics

Even though the YSRCP is not part of the NDA, the way Jagan went to meet Modi immediately after the election and requested help for his state is commendable

Andhra CM Reddy asks civil servants to plan 'surprise night halts'

He asked officials to visit hostels, public health care centres, etc, have food at their canteens and, if possible, sleep there at night

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy escapes attempt on life, attacker held

The attacker was arrested and the weapon seized while Jagan flew to Hyderabad after a quick first-aid

Jagan cabinet to have 5 deputy CMs, 25 ministers: YSCRP MLA

In a move aimed at wooing various communities, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has decided to have five Deputy Chief Ministers in his cabinet.This was disclosed on Friday by YSCRP MLA Ramakrishna Reddy, who said there will be 25 ministers in the state.He said that all five deputy CMs and 50 per cent of the ministers will be from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Castes, minority and Kapu community"25 MLAs will take the oath of office and secrecy tomorrow as ministers and five MLA will take as the Deputy Chief Minister. The Chief Minister has chosen all five Deputy CM from SC, ST, BC, minority and Kapu community. And also 50 per cent of the minister has been chosen from these community," Ramakrishna Reddy said.Hailing the chief minister's decision, MLA M M Shaik: "We are happy with his decision. He (Jaganmohan Reddy) will prove to be the best CM in India ever."The decision was taken during the YSRCP legislature party meeting convened by Jaganmohan Reddy, ..

The metoric rise of YS Jaganmohan Reddy

The political journey of the businessman-turned-politician has indeed been meteoric

Letter to BS: Jagan Reddy has set an example on how to avoid complacency

Giving a fixed term of two-and-a-half years only to each of the ministers is a refreshing idea that will keep the other MLAs on their toes in working for the people

SC dismisses bail plea of YSR chief Jaganmohan Reddy

The YSR Congress leader had moved the apex court challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court's January 24 order refusing to grant him bail

SC seeks CBI's response on Jaganmohan Reddy's bail plea

The Supreme Court today issued notice to CBI seeking its response on the bail plea of YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy in a disproportionate assets case. A bench headed by Justice P Sathasivam asked the agency to file its response and posted the case for hearing on May 6. Jaganmohan has moved the apex court challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court's January 24 order refusing to grant him bail in the case. Jaganmohan, who was arrested on May 27, last year by CBI on corruption charges, is presently under judicial custody and is lodged at the Chanchalguda Central Prison in Hyderabad. In October last year, the apex court had dismissed Reddy's bail plea in the case. While dismissing the bail application, the apex court had said that the petitioner was open to renew his bail before the trial court "on completion of the investigation by CBI" on certain aspects. CBI had told the court that it would be filing a final charge sheet on Sandur Power, Bharati/Raghuram Cements, Dalmi