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Hyderabad: APSRTC on Tuesday locked and sealed the A-Block of Bus Bhavan in Hyderabad, which is at the centre of an unresolved asset dispute with TGSRTC more than 12 years after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Notices pasted on the premises said any attempt to trespass would be illegal. The building was under police protection on Monday. Sources said the matter was being handled by the chief secretaries of both states. The dispute flared after the A-Block, which APSRTC claims belongs to it, ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 7 (PTI) The unresolved division of State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) assets between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following the state bifurcation in 2014 recently led to a stand-off between the two states, though the situation has since stabilised. The bone of contention was Bus Bhavan, the RTC headquarters here, where Block A was allotted to Andhra, while Block B was under the control of Telangana RTC. Based on a government directive, the commercial taxes department of Tela ...Read More >
State-owned Convergence Energy Services (CESL) is set to open a mega tender next month to procure 10,900 electric buses for cities including Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru, marking a significant step in India's transition to zero-emission public transport. As per PTI, the tender is scheduled to open on 6 November 2025, comes under the National Electric Bus Programme and will cover multiple bus categories, including Standard Floor, Low Floor, and BRT models, both AC and non-AC. ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: India's electric mobility revolution is shifting into top gear. In a decisive step towards achieving the Union Government's ambitious Net Zero Emissions target by 2070, the National Movement for PM e-Drive and PM e-Bus Sewa has gathered strong nationwide momentum. The Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) - a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power - has received an overwhelming response to its mega tender for 10,900 electric buses under the Prime Minister's ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is poised to lead India's electric mobility revolution as Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) launches an exclusive action plan for swift e-mobility implementation across the state. CESL officials said the initiative forms part of the Union government's PM e-Drive and PM e-Bus Sewa programmes aimed at achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2070. CESL, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has received an exceptional response to its mega tender ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is gearing up to operate more buses based on the demand, as people are preferring to travel by its services for safety in the aftermath of a tragic mishap involving a private travel bus at Kurnool, claiming the death of 19 persons. The state road transport corporation has a fleet of 11,000 buses, and nearly 1,000 will be put on standby to respond to public demand. Almost 200 buses will be in the high-end segment to offer g ...Read More >
Tirumala: TTD Chairman BR Naidu said that Srivari Brahmotsavam was successfully conducted in an unprecedented manner and all departments of TTD provided services in a coordinated way without any mark and causing inconvenience to common devotees. He said that the entire workforce of TTD served with restraint, in a planned manner, and under the supervision of senior officials. He said the devotees also expressed satisfaction with the facilities arranged by TTD on this occasion. A media conferen ...Read More >
Tirupati: Tirumala witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle on Sunday night as the revered Garuda Vahana Seva drew more than three lakh devotees. The six-hour-long procession, marked by devotion and discipline, passed off without incident thanks to meticulous planning and coordinated efforts by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the police, and the district administration. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in messages shared on his official 'X' and Instagram accounts on Monday, lauded the ...Read More >
Srisailam: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states will benefit immensely if they properly utilise a few hundred TMCs of surplus Godavari River waters, which otherwise flows wastefully into the sea. Speaking at a public meeting after 'Jala Harathi' to River Krishna at the Srisailam Reservoir and opening four radial gates to release water downstream, Naidu remarked that tapping excess Godavari waters for use would not harm anyone. "If Andh ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The coalition government is chalking out final plans to implement free bus travel for women, a key Super Six promise. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting with APSRTC officials at his Undavalli camp office on Saturday to discuss the rollout, set to begin on August 15. To accommodate the expected surge in passengers, the Chief Minister directed officials to increase the number of buses by purchasing new ones or leasing them as needed. He emphasised that all new ...Read More >
Amaravati, Jun 28 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government has estimated that it requires 2,536 buses at a cost of Rs 996 crore to implement free bus rides for women, as they are expected to take 89 crore rides a year. According to official calculations, 2.6 crore women out of a total Andhra Pradesh population of 5.2 crore are expected to avail 89 crore rides annually. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, Manhunt Launched To Nab Paramour. ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, and representatives from the trade and business communities to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Among those present were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Sh ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu discussed with officials the issue of providing free bus travel facility to women in APSRTC buses from August 15 this year. He said steps should be taken to increase the number of buses, as occupancy is expected to increase with implementation of the free bus travel scheme. "Purchase new buses or rent them if necessary," the CM underlined. He suggested that from now on, all buses procured by the RTC should be EV AC vehicles. He wanted officials ...Read More >
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