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Central anti-superstition law need of the hour, say rationalists in Andhra Pradesh

Rationalists in Andhra Pradesh called for a stringent law to curb superstitious practices. APRA president sought a central law to tackle fraudulent practices in name of religion. CPI leader suggests life of slain social reformers be included in school textbooks. They welcomed Allahabad HC's ruling against occult rituals to treat…

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‘Native Speakers’ to keep Koya language alive among soon-to-be displaced tribal children in Chintoor agency of Andhra Pradesh

AP govt. to engage Native Speakers to teach Koya language in Chintoor agency schools. SMC to identify & engage native speakers. UNO declared 2022-32 as Int'l Decade of Indigenous Languages. 15 native speakers to teach 323 tribal students in 6 V.R. Puram, 5 Yatapaka & 1 Chintoor mandal schools. SMC…

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A.P. Transport Dept. does away with cards, now licence, RC being issued in digital format

--Shift to paperless governance: Andhra Pradesh Transport Dept. has started issuing DLs & RCs in digital format. People can access documents on cell phones via DigiLocker or m-Parivahan. Printouts of digital versions accepted by enforcement authorities. Govt. has released ₹33 crore for printing pending DLs & RCs & asked Dept.…

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12% of sitting MPs of Rajya Sabha billionaires, highest percentage from A.P., Telangana: ADR

12% of Rajya Sabha MPs are billionaires, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana having the highest percentage. 75 (33%) have declared criminal cases, including 2 with murder charges and 1 with rape charges

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‘Centre approves doubling of two railway lines in SCR’s jurisdiction’

SCR GM Arun Kumar Jain announces two major projects approved by PM Modi: doubling of Mudkhed-Medchal & Mahbubnagar-Dhone sections, Guntur-Bibinagar section. Projects to facilitate new trains, freight transportation, socio-economic development in AP & Telangana. Projects to connect N & W India to S, ease traffic congestion, provide alternative coal &…

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CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate 125-ft Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada on November 26

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will unveil the 125-foot-tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which is being built at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Park at Swarajya Maidan in Vijayawada on November 26.

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Andhra Pradesh has lost its brand image in the last four years, says Chandrababu Naidu

Precious years have been wasted without any development, and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy should be defeated in the people’s court in 2024, says TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu

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Shashil Namoshi demands CBI inquiry into frauds in Kanva, Vashista cooperative societies

BJP leader Shashil G. Namoshi demands CBI probe into frauds worth ₹1,500 crore in Sri Kanva Souharda Credit Cooperative Society and ₹350 crore in Sri Vashista Credit Souharda Sahakari Limited. He claims hundreds of people from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu have been victimised. He urges Union govt…

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Indian Army to hold Agniveer Recruitment Rally at Narasaraopet from August 20

The Indian Army will organise an Agniveer Recruitment Rally for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) from August 20 to 26 at Narasaraopet in Palnadu district. Addressing the media on August 16 (Wednesday), Palnadu Collector Siva Sankar Lotheti and Colonel Puneeth Kumar, Director of Army Recruitment Office in Guntur, said that…

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Tamil Nadu’s capital expenditure increased 31% in Q1, 2023-24

Tamil Nadu's capex up 31% in 1QFY24; quality of borrowings slightly improved. CORE ratio rose to 8% from 6.6% in 1QFY23. 75% of capex went to economic sector, 21.3% to social sector. 56.4% of aggregate capex led by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana & Uttar Pradesh. 62.5% of borrowings…

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Cabinet approves seven rail projects worth ₹32,500 crore to boost connectivity

With a view to improve rail connectivity and ease travel for commuters, the Union Cabinet approved seven projects for Ministry of Railways at a cost of around ₹32,500 crore. Spanning 35 districts in nine States - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, the…

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Experts blame rise in solar irradiance for prevailing hot weather in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is experiencing hot and humid weather due to lack of cloud cover and rise in solar irradiance. Highest max. temp. recorded in Ongole and Kavali (38.5°C), followed by Nellore (38.0°C). People urged to take precautions. Nandyal (35.0°C) and other cities also affected.

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Chandrababu Naidu releases Vision-2047 document, says it will be a game changer

TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu calls for energy reforms, achieving water security by interlinking rivers, adopting digital technology, and effective demographic management

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Dignitaries stress constitutional values, welfare, poverty alleviation during Independence Day celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with the hoisting of the national flag at the Legislative Assembly, Council, Secretariat, and High Court on August 15 (Tuesday). Dignitaries, who took part in the celebrations, highlighted the State’s commitment to democratic spirit.

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As decks are cleared for her Congress entry, Y.S. Sharmila gets into record book for 3,800-km padayatra

The loyalists of Y.S. Rajashekhar Reddy, the late Chief Minister of the combined Andhra Pradesh, are keen on bringing her onto the Congress platform to tap the YSR fans’ base in Telangana which is quite huge.

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Government giving top priority to welfare of SCs, STs, BCs and minorities, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that priority is given to the welfare of STs, SCs, BCs and minorities and 50% of the posts in various boards and committees have been allotted the persons belonging to these categories. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy hoisted the national…

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Andhra Pradesh CM tells officials to explore possibility of introducing International Baccalaureate syllabus in government schools

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the education officials to work towards introducing International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus in government schools and colleges after a thorough study on the purpose and objectives of students and the needs of educational system. Addressing a review meeting on the Education Department…

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Chinta Mohan demands shifting of SV Zoo Park from Tirupati to Nagari

Congress leader Chinta Mohan on August 14 (Monday) demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government shift immediately the S.V. Zoo Park in Tirupati to Vadamalapeta in Nagari Assembly constituency, saying that the move could alone stop the man-animal conflict at the Tirumala hills. Addressing a meeting in support of the demands…

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Recognise our villages as scheduled areas, demand tribals in Andhra Pradesh

Tribals from five districts in Andhra Pradesh protest for recognition of non-scheduled tribal villages as Scheduled Areas. They demand ITDA services, protection of tribal lands, and fulfillment of former CM's promise. Adivasis highlight worsening situation due to ITDA shifts and manipulation of land records.

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Demand to include freedom fighter Tammanna Dora’s life in Andhra Pradesh textbooks gains momentum

Tribespeople, local bodies and activists demand that the life of Tammanna Dora, who led the first Rampa rebellion against the British, be included in A.P. textbooks. They also want a new district to be named after him.

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Andhra Pradesh govt. should explain decline in fiscal health, says former Finance Minister

Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, former finance minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, said the Jagan Mohan Reddy Government's mismanagement of finances is pushing AP into a debt trap. Telangana improved its position despite being less resourceful. Fiscal deficit and Revenue Deficit have increased, and Rs.30,000 crore is going…

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Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer conveys Independence Day greetings

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveyed his wishes and greetings on the eve of the 77th Independence Day to the people of Andhra Pradesh.

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Andhra Pradesh: Bank unions plan strike in September demanding recruitment

There are more than two lakh posts lying vacant in the public sector banks, says All India Bank Employees’ Association leader Venkatachalam. The banks have written off more than ₹10 lakh crore debts. The government is not acting tough on wilful defaulters. The rich and corporates are being allowed to…

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Hot and humid weather to continue for a few more days in Andhra Pradesh

Hot weather continues in Andhra Pradesh, except for light to moderate rainfall at isolated places. Max temp of 38.5°C recorded at Tuni, 5.4°C higher than normal. Other places recording 35°C or more. People felt summer-like weather throughout day. Thunderstorms & lightning likely in north coastal AP & Rayalaseema till Aug…

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National flags to be sold at all post offices in Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Posts will sell national flags in all post offices across Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. “The sale of national flags has begun and the response has been good. People can buy the flags at their nearby post offices or place the order online,” said…

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