Andhra Pradesh

Setback For Jagan Reddy After Court Stays Multi-Crore Polavaram Tenders

India News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday August 23, 2019

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy suffered a setback on Thursday after the Andhra Pradesh High Court issued interim orders cancelling a pre-closure closure notice sent to an engineering firm in the Rs 58,000 crore Polavaram Hydel Project

Chandrababu Naidu Alleges Andhra Government Conspiring To Shift Capital

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

The opposition Telugu Desam Party has accused the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh of hatching a conspiracy to shift the state capital from Amaravati by projecting it as a flood-prone area, a charge denied by the ruling YSRC.

Ex-Speaker Admits Lifting Computers, ACs From Andhra Assembly. His Reason

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Thursday August 22, 2019

It all began last week, when police found themselves filing a bizarre complaint that furniture, computers and air-conditioners had gone missing from the Andhra Pradesh assembly building while they were being shifted from Hyderabad to Amaravati. Soon after, emerging reports suggested that the articles had been diverted to the Sattenapalli residence ...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Date, Time, Significance And Foods Associated With The Festival 

Sushmita Sengupta | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner; this year the grand festival would be celebrated from 2nd September to 12th September. The festival is celebrated with much fervour across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

"Amaravati Not Safe Place For Capital," Says Andhra Minister After Floods

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 22, 2019

Amaravati may not become Andhra Pradesh'snew capital, Botsa Satyanarayana, Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, hinted today, pointing to the fact that large sections of the region were left flooded by heavy rain

3 Crores In Saudi Currency Found Hidden In Sweet Box At Hyderabad Airport

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Two men have been detained at the Hyderabad airport for allegedly smuggling Rs 3 crore in Saudi currency. Several bundles of cash were found stashed in sweet boxes from the accused, who were coming from Dubai.

Train Engine Gets Detached, Runs Without Coaches For 10 Km In Andhra Pradesh

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Tuesday August 20, 2019

The engine travelled for 10 km without coaches after the link rods between the engine and the bogies got broken.

5 Engineering Students Arrested For Selling Marijuana In Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh News | ANI | Monday August 19, 2019

Five engineering students have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling marijuana to their classmates, the police said.

Andhra Issues Multi-Crore Tenders For Polavaram Against Centre's Advice

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday August 18, 2019

In an apparent violation of orders from the centre, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued notifications for new tenders for projects worth Rs 4,900 crore linked to the Polavaram irrigation scheme

87 Andhra Pradesh Villages Affected By Krishna River Floods, 2 Dead

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Tens of villages and hundreds of acres of farm land remained under a sheet of water in Krishna and Guntur districts even as the flood fury in river Krishna was abating, while the toll in the deluge climbed to two with the death of an 11-year-old girl.

Andhra Man Beheads Wife, Search On To Locate Severed Head In Eluru Canal

Andhra Pradesh News | ANI | Saturday August 17, 2019

Andhra Pradesh: The whole incident was caught on CCTV camera, where the accused could be seen running with a sickle in one hand and the severed head in other.

Use Of Drone Cameras Around Chandrababu Naidu's Home Sparks Political Row

Andhra Pradesh News | Written By Uma Sudhir, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Saturday August 17, 2019

The use of drone cameras around the Amravati home of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a political row. While the state government has maintained that the drones were deployed to monitor the flood situation in the area, the TDP has accused the ruling YSR Congress Party of carrying out surveillance at former chief minister's house.

Andhra Pradesh Girl Beaten With Sticks By Village Elder For Eloping

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Saturday August 17, 2019

A horrific video has gone viral of a young girl being beaten up by a village elder in the presence of several others in Andhra Pradesh's Anantpur district.

Review: Bagundi Is Here To Please Your Andhra Food Cravings, One Fiery Dish At A Time

Aanchal Mathur | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Bagundi brings a homely feel through its ambiance that is highly influenced by rural and coastal Andhra Pradesh right before serving you a roller coaster of dishes that are sure to satiate your fiery cravings.

A Central University, Tribal University For Andhra Pradesh

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Friday August 16, 2019

The Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2019 makes provision for a Central University and a Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh.