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Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): A police constable sustained severe injuries after seized firecrackers exploded while being photographed for official records in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, police said on Tuesday. According to Krishna District SP Vidyasagar Naidu, constable Abdullah was seriously injured in the incident. Sub-Inspector Durganjaneyulu suffered minor injuries, while head constable Teja and driver Nagaraju were also injured. The incident occurred when the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The government is likely to introduce a bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday to recognise Amravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, fulfilling a vital aspiration of key NDA ally TDP and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The legislation will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amravati the sole and permanent capital as was done by the state's previous government, led by YSR Congress president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. On March 28, the state ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow, officially recognizing Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, giving statutory clarity to what the TDP led NDA government has been building toward. A resolution for the same was passed in the AP Assembly on March 28, paving the way for the bill. Also Read | Amaravati as Andhra's 'only capital': Naidu's new assembly resolution aims to make it 'immovable' and beyond legal challenge ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, aiming to officially declare Amaravati as the sole capital of the State. According to Andhra Pradesh CMO, this move will provide statutory clarity to the capital status, aligning with the vision of the TDP-led NDA government. The Bill aims to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, adding the phrase, "Amaravati shall be the new ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta on Monday declared that the state is Maoist-free, a day before the Centre's deadline. He attributed this to the surrender on March 30, of nine Maoists, including Chelluri Narayana Rao (56), alias 'Suresh', a member of the Maoist party's Central Committee, and Secretary of the AOB (Andhra-Odisha Border) Special Zonal Committee. Gupta remarked that the chapter on Maoists in the state has effectively come to a close. Spe ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday took part in a massive housewarming programme held in Sullurpet constituency of Tirupati district. He also handed over houses and took part in the housewarming ceremonies along with the beneficiaries. As part of the second phase, as many as 2.5 lakh housewarming events were conducted simultaneously across the State. Ministers, MPs, MLAs and other elected members and officials participated in the events conducted in various d ...Read More >
Special funds are being allocated to promote research and sports in government medical colleges, said P. Chandrasekhar, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr NTRUHS). Addressing the media at the university campus in Vijayawada on Monday (March 30, 2026), Dr. Chandrasekhar said these initiatives are being taken up to improve standards in medical education. Each government medical college shall receive ₹10 lakh as a grant every year to improve infrastructure and conduct In ...Read More >
Sullurupeta ( Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 30 (ANI): At the grand housewarming ceremony in Sullurupeta on Monday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu outlined his government's ambitious vision to ensure housing for every homeless family in the state by 2029.Paying homage to TDP founder N T Rama Rao, the Chief Minister described him as a trailblazer in welfare, whose legacy continues to inspire pro-poor governance.Reiterating his commitment, Chandrababu Naidu stated that providing ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta claimed on Monday that "Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has come to an end in the state", after the surrender of nine Maoists, including C Narayana Rao, secretary of the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) Special Zone Committee and Central Committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist). The surrenders came a day ahead of the deadline set by Union home minister Amit Shah to end LWE in the country. The state police has contributed its bit towards this goal, the DGP ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 11 (ANI): YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday said the budget presented by the Chandrababu Naidu government is filled with misleading numbers and false narratives. Jagan said that since Chandrababu came to power, the "state's debt has been continuously increasing. During our five-year government, the total borrowing was about Rs 3.31 lakh crore. But in just two years of Chandrababu's rule, the debt has already crossed Rs 3.20 lakh crore." Whenev ...Read More >
Gates is scheduled to reach the state secretariat in Amaravati in the morning. He will briefly meet IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with the Chief Minister, news agency PTI reported. "Gates will visit Amaravati and hold discussions with Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives," state Municipal Minister P. Narayana said on Sunday. Also read| TDP-led coalition rebuilding Andhra economy: CM Naidu Reportedly, the Chief ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday questioned the purpose and relevance of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' visit to Andhra Pradesh, alleging that the state government was focusing on publicity while neglecting pressing issues in welfare hostels. YSRCP spokesperson and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu questioned the visit, asking what tangible benefits it would bring to the state's people. "What benefits will Bill Gates' vi ...Read More >
Amaravati, Dec 17 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to N Sricharani, the left-arm spinner from the state who played a pivotal role in India's 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup victory. Following India's historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution. The highlights of the package were a Rs 2.5 crore cash ...Read More >
The political face-off over the Chandrababu Naidu government's move to develop medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model has escalated into a full-blown political war between the ruling NDA and the YSR Congress party. While the YSRCP launched protests across the state and collected 1 crore signatures against the PPP move, TDP MP raised strong counterarguments in Parliament on Monday. Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to submit the signatures to the ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Dec 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced the construction of a 58-feet statue of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu in the state capital, Amaravati, to be named the 'Statue of Sacrifice.' A memorial park spanning 6.5 acres will also be developed to honor the legendary freedom fighter. Speaking as the chief guest at the Potti Sriramulu Atmarpana Dinam held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister felicitated the family members ...Read More >
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel are costliest in Andhra Pradesh largely because of the highest VAT the state charges, while smaller states and Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the lowest fuel prices, according to information furnished in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. A litre of petrol in Amaravati - the capital city of Andhra Pradesh - costs Rs 109.74, while the same in Andaman & Nicobar Islands comes for Rs 82.46, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Petroleum ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that a 58 feet height statue of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu will be erected in Amaravati in the name of Statue of Sacrifice and a memorial park will be developed in 6.5 acres of land. Naidu participated as the chief guest of Potti Sriramulu Atmarpana Dinam, organised at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Monday where he felicitated the family members of Potti Sriramulu. Speaking on the occasion, CM Naidu said that the NDA government is ...Read More >
Emphasising that innovation must be guided by real-world needs, inclusivity and ethical considerations rather than technology alone, U.S. Consul General Ms. Laura Williams on Monday said India-U.S. collaboration is focused on advanced and frontier technology domains. Ms. Williams was speaking at an interactive session with startups and young professionals at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), during her visit to Amaravati. She said bilateral cooperation between India and the U.S. is evolving ...Read More >
He also urges Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary to ensure Central approval for the establishment of a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday following his recent visit to the United States and Canada. During his visit abroad, Mr. Lokesh showcased Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as an emerging hub for technology, innovation an ...Read More >
The house in Chennai where Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu breathed his last will be developed as a memorial, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said after paying rich tributes to the freedom fighter on the latter's death anniversary on Monday. Felicitating the family members of Sriramulu at a programme organised at Thummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, Mr. Naidu said Potti Sriramulu had sacrificed his life for the honour and self-respect of the Telugu people by actively participati ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched a sharp political attack on the previous YSRCP government, accusing it of hatching a "big conspiracy" in the name of three capitals and leaving Andhra Pradesh without a functional capital, while asserting that his government has restored Amaravati's primacy. Addressing the Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu Self-Sacrifice Day programme at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram here, Naidu said the three-capitals proposal had pushed the state into ...Read More >
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is establishing a new 3,000-acre R&D campus in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. The center has requested diversion of 148.15 hectares of forest land adjacent to already acquired revenue land for this strategic project. The Expert Appraisal Committee has recommended 'in-principle' approval for the land diversion. Amaravati: BARC is planning to set up a new Research and Development campus spread over 3,000 acres in Anakapalli district here. The premier mu ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh records the highest petrol and diesel prices due to its elevated VAT, while Andaman & Nicobar Islands offer the lowest fuel costs. This disparity arises from varying state VAT rates and freight charges, as highlighted by the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas. For millions of working Indians, the cost of petrol and diesel decides far more than weekend plans. It determines how expensive the daily office commute is, how much a delivery costs, and how quickly household ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) of Andhra Pradesh hosted an interactive engagement with US Consul General Laura Willliams when she visited the hub at Amaravati on Monday. The Consul General's presence led to meaningful discussions on emerging technologies, innovation-led entrepreneurship, and opportunities to further strengthen India-US collaboration in the startup ecosystem. The RTIH leadership explained to her the hub's vision, ongoing initiatives and its role in nurturing start ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Dec 15 (PTI) Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday paid tribute to Potti Sriramulu, who sacrificed his life for the formation of the separate state of Andhra Pradesh, during a meeting here marking his death anniversary. Naidu hailed Sriramulu for his fight against British colonial rule and for the self-respect of the Telugu people. "Sriramulu fought for the independence of the country and later for the self-respect of the Telugu people," Naidu said, adding that Andhra Prades ...Read More >
NELLORE: AP Municipal Administration minister Dr. Ponguru Narayana on Monday said paying tributes to Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu at the very place he lived and fought is a matter of great pride. Speaking after offering floral tributes to Potti Sriramulu's statue at Juvvaladinne village in Nellore district on the occasion of Amarajeevi's 73rd death anniversary, the Minister said efforts are underway to develop Juvvaladinne as a prominent tourist destination. Dr. Narayana, along with local MLA Ka ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: All arrangements are in place for the launch of the Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra in Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district. The yatra will commence on Thursday with the unveiling of a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, followed by a public meeting. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend as chief guest, along with BJP state president PVN Madhav, national secretary and state minister Satyakumar Yadav, and NDA alliance leaders. The yatra, designed to ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday urged the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) to provide loans at lower interest rates for the key development projects launched by the state government. The request came as HUDCO Chairman Sanjay Kulshrestha met the Chief Minister here. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the Chief Minister appealed to the HUDCO Chairman to provide loans at low interest rates for the construc ...Read More >
Amaravati/ Eluru/ Kakinada: Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested around 50 Maoists in a major operation across several districts, including Vijayawada, Eluru, Kakinada, Ambedkar Konaseema and Krishna. Acting on information, police had been keeping a close watch in these districts for last few days and conducted simultaneous raids on Tuesday. A total of 27 Maoists were nabbed from Kannur in Krishna district, one from Gannavaram, four from Ramavarappadu in Vijayawada, 15 from three areas of Eluru, ...Read More >
Reliance Industries is establishing a 1 GW AI data center in Andhra Pradesh, a significant investment following Google's similar commitment. This modular facility, powered by a planned 6 GW solar project, will host advanced AI processors. The deal also includes plans for a greenfield integrated food park, bolstering the state's target of 6 GW data center capacity. Reliance Industries will establish a 1 GW AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh. This is the second big-ticket investment commitment from ...Read More >
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