Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Governor Describes 3 Capital Move As "Historic Decision"

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 26, 2020

Andhra Pradesh is poised to march ahead on the path of inclusive growth and integrated development through decentralisation of administration, Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan said on Sunday as he led the state in celebrating the Republic Day.

Jayalalithaa Ran Government From "Ooty": Jagan Reddy Amid Row Over Andhra Capital

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 24, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday said the Constitution did not have the word "capital" and claimed there was no need for any legislation to decide the seat of governance and a mere government resolution would suffice.

High Court Restrains Andhra Pradesh Government From Shifting Offices Out Of Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

In a setback to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday said no government office should be shifted anywhere till it completed hearing a batch of petitions on the state capital issue.

Amid 3-Capital Row, Andhra Minister Hints At Abolition Of Legislative Council

Andhra Pradesh News | ANI | Thursday January 23, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Botsa Satyanarayana on Thursday hinted at the abolition of Legislative Council after its chairman MA Sharif referred the three-capital Bill to the Select Committee on Discretionary Powers.

Over Bills Snub, Andhra Government's Rethink On Legislative Council

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

After it suffered a humiliation by not getting two crucial bills on its plan of having three capitals passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government on Thursday indicated it may abolish the Upper House of the Legislature.

Opposition Blocks Tabling Of Andhra's 3-Capital Bill In Legislative Council

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 21, 2020

The opposition TDP on Tuesday blocked the tabling of the AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020 in the Legislative Council (LC) citing rules.

TDP MP Jayadev Galla, Protesting Against Andhra's 3-Capital Plan, Jailed

India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Telugu Desam Party leader Jayadev Galla, detained by police in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati on Monday, during a rally to oppose the government's three-capital proposal, was today charged with non-bailable cases and jailed till January 31

Andhra Assembly Passes Bill For Three Capitals, But Hurdles Lie Ahead

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday January 21, 2020

The Andhra Pradesh assembly passed a controversial legislation aimed at establishing three capitals in the state amid protests by opposition leaders and farmers on Monday night. Proposed amendments to the bill by the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) were rejected by the house on a day that saw as many as 17 of its members getting suspended for ...

Protests As Bill To Shelve Amaravati As Capital Tabled In Andhra: Highlights

Andhra Pradesh News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday January 20, 2020

Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh may be shelved as a three-day special session of state assembly begins today amid tight security.

Amaravati As Capital May Be Shelved As Andhra 3-Day Session Begins

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Monday January 20, 2020

A three-day special session of Andhra Pradesh assembly is set to begin today amid tight security where the YSR Congress government is likely to shelve the master plan for futuristic capital at Amaravati amid massive protests against the proposal.

India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable K-4 Missile Off Andhra Pradesh Coast: Report

India News | ANI | Sunday January 19, 2020

India on Sunday successfully test-fired the 3,500 km strike range nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening capabilities to hit enemy targets from submarines.

Chandrababu Naidu Asks Jagan Reddy Not To Shift Capital From Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 19, 2020

Ahead of a special session of Andhra Pradesh Assembly called to decide on a proposal to have three capitals, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday urged Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy not to shift the state capital from Amaravati, warning that about Rs 50,000 crore committed investment could be withdrawn and also make farmers suffer.

2024 In Focus, Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Announces Alliance With BJP

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Friday January 17, 2020

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has announced that his Jana Sena Party is entering into an alliance with the BJP and the two would fight all coming elections together, and hope to capture power in Andhra Pradesh in 2024.

BJP, Jana Sena Announce Alliance, 3 Years After Separation

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 17, 2020

Old allies Jana Sena and BJP came together once again and announced an alliance on Thursday, seeking to emerge as the "third alternative" in Andhra Pradesh.

Sake Sailajanath Appointed As Congress Chief For Andhra Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 16, 2020

The Congress on Thursday appointed Sake Sailajanath as the new president of Andhra Pradesh Congress, replacing N Raghuveera Reddy.