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Deputy Chief Minister and Pithapuram MLA K. Pawan Kalyan on Monday announced that the Ministry of Railways has approved the development of Pithapuram railway station at an estimated cost of ₹37.25 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Kakinada district. In March, Mr. Pawan Kalyan met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested the inclusion of the station under the scheme, citing the influx of devotees from across South India visiting Pithapuram for darshan at local temples. He ha
Poranki (Krishna district): Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles S Savita emphasised that human survival is only possible with trees. She announced that as part of the Harithandhra Pradesh initiative, one crore saplings are being planted across the State, with a target to achieve 50 per cent green cover by 2047. The Minister stressed that everyone is responsible for protecting the planted saplings and warned of strict action against those who remove trees. Minister Savita planted saplings here and led locals in a pledge to commit to environmental protection and increasing gree ...Read More >
Rajamahendravaram: The foundation of the prestigious Akhanda Godavari Tourism Project aimed at showcasing the historical and cultural magnificence of Godavari region, will be formally held on June 19, announced by State Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh. The ground-breaking ceremony will be jointly performed by Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan and MP Daggubati Purandeswari, with the support of the Central government, he said. The Minister conducted a field visit on Saturday to oversee the arrangements for the upcoming event, inspecting key sites like Pu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM : Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed Science Centre at Bommuru, developed at a cost of '15.20 crore. He said the centre would play a vital role in promoting scientific literacy and curiosity through interactive exhibits, educational programmes, and engaging activities. The Minister said science centres and museums are instrumental in developing scientific aptitude, research thinking, and creativity among students. He noted that the Rajamahendravaram centre elevates the city -- already known as AP's cultural capit ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Andhra Pradesh government and IT Minister Nara Lokesh for their successful 'Super GST, Super Savings' campaign. The initiative effectively deepened youth understanding of GST reforms through innovative competitions. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu highlighted over 98,000 events held and pledged to continue them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Andhra Pradesh government and IT Minister Nara Lokesh for the successful 'Super GST Supe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. Also Read | Indian Citizen Dies in UAE: Civil Engineer Issac Paul ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu have expressed grief over passing away of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. The Telangana Chief Minister condoled the demise of the renowned film actor. He stated that Rao, who captivated audiences with his unique acting style, leaves behind an irreplaceable void in the film industry. The Chief Minister conveyed his deep sympathies to the family members of Kota Srinivasa Rao. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that the demise of Kota Srin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the family of veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away on Sunday morning in Hyderabad. He was 83. PM Modi remembered the actor for his "riveting" performances and social service throughout his over four-decade-long career. While paying tribute to the late Telugu actor, PM Modi wrote on X, " Anguished by the passing of Shri Kota Srinivas Rao Garu. He will be remembered for his cinematic brilliance and versatility. He enthralled audiences across generations with his riveting performances. He was ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party President Konidala Pawan Kalyan announced that a permanent solution is in sight for the long-standing coastal erosion problem in Uppada village of the Pithapuram constituency. Taking to the social media platform 'X' on Friday, he revealed that the Union government, through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is actively considering a proposal to construct coastal protection structures in the region at an estimated cost of Rs 323 crore. Highlighting the urgency of the issue, Pawan Kalyan noted that over the last five years, U ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh government launched a massive greening campaign on World Environment Day, initiating "Vana Mahotsav" and an "End Plastic Pollution" drive. The goal is to increase the state's green cover from 29 to 50 percent by planting one crore saplings statewide. The initiative includes advanced monitoring and aims to achieve 37 percent green cover by 2029.The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday launched a massive greening campaign to mark World Environment Day, aiming to increase the state's ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI) The office of Telugu news channel Mahaa News was attacked by BRS activists on Saturday afternoon for hiring a debate against party working president K T Rama Rao, police claimed. About 20 workers of BRS damaged cars, computer systems and others on the office premises and a staffer of the channel suffered minor injuries in the incident, they said. A case on charges of trespass, damage to property and others was registered, they said. BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju said the law would take its course in the matter. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condemned the attack o ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan extended heartfelt congratulations to film icon Kamal Haasan following his invitation to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) -- the organization responsible for presenting the Oscars. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pawan Kalyan called Kamal Haasan's recognition a moment of "immense pride to Indian film industry". He praised Haasan as a "phenomenal actor" with cinematic brilliance spanning six decades and described him as more than just an actor -- a storyteller, director, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the accident which took place in the Pashamylaram Industrial Estate in Telangana. In his message, Pawan Kalyan said, "I am deeply saddened to learn that eight workers have lost their lives in an accident that took place in the Pashamylaram industrial estate in Telangana. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. It is understood that some of the injured in this incident, which occurred due to a reactor explosion at the Sigachi Chemical Industry, are ...Read More >
Hyderabad (PTI): Veteran Telugu actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, known for his highly acclaimed performances, passed away here due to old age-related ailments on Sunday. He was 83. Rao, who had been unwell for several years now, breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday at his residence here, film industry sources said. Srinivasa Rao has acted in 750 films in a career spanning more than four decades. He debuted in the 1978 film 'Pranam Khareedu', which also marked the debut of superstar Chiranjeevi. Some of his most acclaimed works include 'Pratighatana', 'Satruvu', 'Ahana ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appealed to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to support INDIA Alliance candidate B. Sudershan Reddy in the Vice-Presidential election. Invoking Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh N.T. Rama Rao (NTR), he urged TDP President Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Deputy CM and Jana Sena President Pawan Kalyan and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) to back Sudershan Reddy. ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that a master plan will be prepared to develop Srisailam as Divya Kshetram, and the issue will be discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Srisailam on October 16. Chief Minister said that plans should be formulated to provide better amenities to pilgrims, similar to those at Tirumala. As Modi is scheduled to visit the Srisailam temple for a darshan of Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy on October 16, Naidu said that issues related to temple development will be discussed with him. Chief Minister conducted a review of Srisa ...Read More >
Kurnool, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the famous Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district. The Prime Minister, who arrived on a day-long visit to the state, had darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlings and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths. The Prime Minister reached Srisailam amid tight security and was accompanied by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Temple priests and officials welcomed them at the main entrance of the temple. ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan praised Kamal Haasan for being chosen as a member of the Academy Awards 2025 committee. He highlighted Kamal's long film career and talent in acting and filmmaking. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said on X (Twitter) that actor Kamal Haasan joining the big Academy Awards 2025 committee is a proud moment for India's film industry. He said Kamal Haasan has acted for more than 60 years and is very talented as an actor, storyteller, and director. Kalyan said Kamal Haasan's work has helped Indian and world movies a lot. Ka ...Read More >
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy supports Hindi as a language for learning and teaching in schools and colleges, emphasizing that English should be the priority in primary education. He criticized Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh for their double standards, recalling their previous opposition to English medium instruction in government schools. VIJAYAWADA: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said there is nothing wrong with learning and teaching Hindi in sch ...Read More >
Amaravati, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have wished Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan a speedy recovery. Pawan Kalyan has been suffering from viral fever for the last four days. "I wish Sri K. Pawan Kalyan garu, Dy. Chief Minister, suffering from severe viral fever, a full and speedy recovery," the Governor posted on X. The Jana Sena Party leader thanked the Governor for 'kind wishes and concern'. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also posted his wishes. "Wishing Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Kalyan Garu ...Read More >
Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayer at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam here in Nandyal district. "PM Modi performed Rudrabhishekam with Panchamuralu (a sacred mixture made of five ingredients-cow milk, cow curd, cow ghee, honey, and sugar)," BJP sources said. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan accompanied him. The Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths. A unique feature of this temple is the coexistence of a Jyotirlinga and a Shakti P ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation developmental projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool. The developmental projects span across key sectors including industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, and petroleum and natural gas. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence in India's rapid pace of development, and said that with such a pace, the project of Viksit Bharat 2047 will definitely bear fruit when India completes a century ...Read More >
GUNTUR: In a major relief to thousands of small-scale contractors in Andhra Pradesh, the Central government has released Rs 180 crore to clear long-pending bills under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA). The payments relate to works executed between 2014 and 2019, which had remained unpaid during the previous YSRCP regime. Announcing the release on Thursday, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar said, "This is long-overdue justice. The previous government blocked payments, falsely claiming the works never occurred. But tru ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country were left heartbroken on Sunday morning with the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao death. He was 83. Soon after the news of his death broke, several political leaders, film stars, and close friends began arriving at his residence to pay their last respects. From Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, many were seen offering condolences to Rao family. Actor Prakash Raj also visited Rao residence to pay his tribute to the late ac ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) chairman A Ravi Naidu alleged the YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is inciting the youth of Andhra Pradesh and pushing them toward violent politics. He alleged Jagan Mohan Reddy is misleading the youth through a calculated campaign involving substance abuse and criminal politics. He alleged that under the direction of Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, this dangerous trend is gaining momentum in the state. Addressing the media at IGMC stadium here on Thursday, the SAAP chairman said wherever Jagan travels, there's more drama and intimidation ...Read More >
The experts of the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai, have proposed a seawall along the Uppada coast in Kakinada district at a cost of ₹323 crore, recommending it as an immediate way to check the alarming speed of erosion. On July 3, the NCCR experts began technical investigation along the Uppada coast in response to a request by Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan. Mr. Pawan explained the NCCR experts about the challenges and displacement of the coastal communities due t ...Read More >