Andhra Pradesh

23.29 Lakh Coronavirus Cases In India So Far, Over 70% Recovery Rate: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday August 12, 2020

India has reported 60,963 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally of cases in the country to 23,29,638, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. With 834 new deaths, the death count in country due to the pandemic rose to 46,091. 16,39,599 people in the country have recovered from the highly contagious disease, taking the re...

Somu Veerraju Sworn-In As Andhra Pradesh BJP President

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Somu Veerraju was sworn-in as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit president on Tuesday.

Why Does Andhra Need 3 Capitals When State Like UP Has 1, Asks Ram Madhav

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Tuesday wondered why three capital cities were needed for Andhra Pradesh when a state like Uttar Pradesh, four times more in population, had only one.

Sanitiser Mixed With Methanol Killed 16 In Andhra Last Month: Police

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Spurious sanitiser blended with methanol caused the death of at least 16 people who consumed it in lieu of liquor in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh late last month, and ten people involved in its illicit distribution have been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

3 Arrested In Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 Facility Fire Mishap Case

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Three officials of a private hospital were arrested on Monday in connection with the August 9 fire mishap which killed 10 patients at a star hotel converted to a Covid-19 care facility.

Andhra Reports Biggest Jump In COVID-19 Cases, 119 Deaths In Tamil Nadu

South | Press Trust of India | Monday August 10, 2020

Andhra Pradesh crossed two grim milestones vis-a-vis COVID-19, registering its highest daily spike, while deaths from the dreaded contagion crossed 2,000.

Renault Adds 17 Dealerships In 4 Months In India

Ameya Naik | Sunday August 9, 2020

Renault India announced the addition of 17 new sales and service touchpoints, which include 14 showrooms and 3 workshops across India from April to July 2020. The aggressive network expansion is part of a strategic business focus to grow the brand across existing and emerging markets. The new facilities are located in Himachal Pradesh (4 facilities...

10 Dead In Fire At Hotel Used As Covid Care Facility In Andhra

India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday August 9, 2020

Ten coronavirus patients were killed in a huge fire that broke out at a hotel which was being used as a COVID-19 facility in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada early this morning. There were reportedly 30 Covid patients at hotel Swarna Palace at the time of the accident. The fire is suspected to have started on ground floor and spread to first and second f...

Woman Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Hospital Official In Andhra: Police

Cities | ANI | Saturday August 8, 2020

A woman has filed a sexual harassment complaint against the superintendent of a government hospital in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, police said on Saturday.

3 Children Accidentally Lock Themselves In Car, Die Of Suffocation In Andhra Pradesh

South | ANI | Friday August 7, 2020

Three children in Andhra Pradesh died of suffocation after accidentally getting locked inside a car while playing, police said on Thursday.

Released Rs 22,111.88 Crore To Andhra: Centre Tells High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

The Centre on Thursday informed the Andhra Pradesh High Court that it has released Rs 22,111.88 crore as post-devolution revenue deficit grant and another Rs 16,510 crore under different heads, including capital city development, to the state during 2014-20.

Andhra Pradesh Police Inspector Suspended For Allegedly Kicking Dalit Man

South | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 6, 2020

A police inspector in Srikakulam district was on Wednesday placed under suspension after a video clip of him allegedly kicking and abusing a Dalit man went viral.

ISB To Work With Andhra Pradesh Government To Boost Economy

Education | Written By Aarzoo Snigdha | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The Government of Andhra Pradesh through the AP Economic Development Board has entered into an MOU with the leading Indian School of Business to work with various economic departments.

Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 19-Lakh Mark, 39,795 Deaths: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Parimal Kumar, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday August 5, 2020

India's coronavirus count crossed the 19-lakh mark as the cases rose to 19,08,254 after 52,509 people tested positive in the last 24 hours, while the death count increased by 857 to reach 39,795, figures from the Union Health Ministry showed. 12,82,215 people in the country have recovered from the highly contagious disease, taking the recovery rat...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Status Quo On Two New Laws For 3 Capitals

Andhra Pradesh News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday ordered a status quo on two new laws that enable the establishment of three new capitals for the state.