Jagan slams Naidu for ignoring peoples welfare in Andhra Pradesh

Naraspur: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday slammed the Opposition leader and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu for ignoring the welfare of the people during his tenure as Chief Minister. Launching a blistering attack on Naidu during an election campaign, Jagan Mohan Reddy said the former did nothing for the people. If you ask Naidu, who worked as a Chief Minister three times for 14 years, about one good work he did for the welfare of people during his regime, there will be no reply from him, he said. Naidus entire tenure was full of unfulfilled promises and deception, he alleged. Thanking people for attending the election campaign in large numbers in scorching heat, Jagan Mohan Reddy asked them to think wisely before casting their vote as Naidu has once again came up with promises in the name of super-6. He sought to know what had happened to the promises including unemployment dole to youth and making a Singapore-like capital city in Andhra Pradesh. He (Naidu) ignored all the promises mentioned in the manifesto in 2014 and he is again announcing super-6 promises which cannot be fulfilled given his previous track record, Jagan Mohan Reddy said. Believing Naidus unfulfilled promises is nothing but putting your head into pythons mouth, he said, adding that he was fighting Kurukshetrayudham not only for electing MPs and MLAs but for continuing various welfare schemes being implemented by the YSRCP government in the last 59 months in the State.

YS Viveka Murder Case: Breather for Avinash Reddy

Hyderabad: YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy got a major relief on Friday with the High Court dismissing a plea filed against his bail granted in connection with the case related to murder of former MP YS Vivekananda Reddy in 2019. Responding to a petition filed by Dastagiri, one of the key persons allegedly involved in the case, against Reddys bail, the court dismissed it bringing major relief to him. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), presently probing the murder case. The names of Avinash Reddy and his father were figured in the murder case that created a sensation before the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh in 2019. The CBI questioned Avinash Reddy in detail at its office in Koti in Hyderabad. However, he denied the allegations that he was involved in the case. On the intervening night of 14 and 15th March 2019, Vivekananda Reddy was brutally murdered in his residence and his body was found in a pool of blood in the bathroom inside his bedroom. Vivekananda Reddy is the younger brother of late YS Rajasekhara Reddy, who was former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and uncle of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The deceased was an MLA of Pulivendula Constituency in 1985 and 1994, as Member of Lok Sabha from Kadapa Parliamentary Constituency in 1999 and 2004, as Member of A.P. Legislative Council in 2009. He served as Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forest Constituted by the Central government in the year 2005. After the murder, the police registered an FIR in Pulivendula Urban Police Station Crime No. 84/2019 initially under Section 174 CrPc based on the complaint of M.V. Krishna Reddy, who was the Personal Assistant of the deceased and subsequently the section of law was altered to 302 IPC. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the then State Government probed the case, which was later taken over by the CBI.

Congress vows to remerge 5 villages near Bhadrachalam to Telangana from AP

Hyderabad: The Congress party in its special Lok Sabha poll manifesto for Telangana promised to remerge 5 villages near Bhadrachalam to Telangana from Andhra Pradesh if the party comes to power at the Centre. The villages are Yetapaka, Gundala, Purushottam Patnam, Kannegudam and Pichukalapadu and the residents of these five gram panchayats located on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

'Decided to Return to NDA as Andhra Pradesh in Distress': Chandrababu Naidu Says Confident of Defeating Jagan This Year

The former chief minister said he had been in the public eye for the last 45 years and nobody could call him corrupt

I will resolve perennial problems of Rajahmundry: Margani Bharatram

Margani Bharatram, a film actor turned politician, is the first BC MP elected to the Lok Sabha from Rajahmundry. He did his management degree in the USA. His father Margani Nageswara Rao is a well-known BC leader in the State. He is popular as Common Man MP in the erstwhile undivided East Godavari district for his easy accessibility to people. The sitting YSRC MP is in the fray from Rajahmundry City Assembly segment. In an interview with KV Sailendra, Margani Bharatram explained his vision to develop Rajahmundry City if elected. What made you contest in the Assembly election? I have entered the fray as per the directions of YSRC supremo and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. I am happy to contest the MLA seat. As an MLA, I will have an opportunity to concentrate more on development of Rajahmundry City. I have taken it as a challenge. What are your achievements as an MP of Rajahmundry? The Centre has sanctioned six flyovers for Rajahmundry Lok Sabha constituency to ease traffic congestion on highways. Morampudi flyover is fast coming up. Road Over Bridges are also coming up in Anaparthi and Nidadavolu Assembly constituencies. I got Rs 375 crore sanctioned for the development of Madhurapudi airport and Rs 275 crore for Rajahmundry railway station. The State government has also sanctioned Rs 125 crore for various development projects in the city. Happy Street, Food Plaza and Pushkar Plaza have come up in the city. The beautification of the Cultural Capital of AP has also been taken up as part of the development projects. I am planning to set up Fashion Street in the city. On law and order front, the blade batch menace in the city has been completely wiped out, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Are you confidant of breaching the TDP bastion? The BJP and TDP MLAs did nothing for the development of the city though they represented Rajahmundry in 2014 and 2019. The sitting TDP MLA, who is reluctant to meet the people of the constituency, has failed to ensure its development. The electorate is frustrated with the dismal performance of the TDP MLA. Hence, they will certainly give their massive mandate to me. How do you tackle the major issues of the city? The city needs proper underground drainage system. The drinking water supply in the city should also be strengthened. I am the first MP to speak in the Lok Sabha underlining the need for cleansing Godavari River. I have also got a government medical college sanctioned for Rajahmundry by taking the matter to the Chief Ministers notice. I promise to resolve the long pending civic issues of the city, besides focusing on infrastructure development, if elected. What is the peoples response to your election campaign? I have been interacting with a cross section of people in the city as part of my electioneering. The response is tremendous. I am also getting support from different communities in the city. I am confidant of winning the election with a huge majority. The YSRC will also achieve landslide victory in the State for its commitment to the peoples welfare and development. How do you assess the TDP-led tripartite alliance? TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan have formed an opportunistic alliance with the BJP, unable to face the YSRC in the elections. The plans of tripartite alliance to grab power in the State should be thwarted to ensure that welfare schemes and development programmes initiated by Jagan continue without any hindrance.

YSRC, JSP diligent to bag votes in Kapu bastion

VIJAYAWADA : Part of the Diviseema region, a small deltaic island in Krishna district, Avanigadda is one of the seven Assembly constituencies under Machilipatnam parliament segment. The segment is well known as a bastion of Kapu leaders, where the electorate belonging to the community make up the largest proportion of more than 35 per cent, followed by fishermen at 13 per cent, Mala at 11 per cent, Madiga at 10 per cent, Shettibalija at 10 per cent, Kamma at 7 per cent, Yadava at 5 per cent, Vaishya at 3 per cent, Devangs at 2 per cent, and Muslims at 2 per cent. Considering these caste equations, the YSRC and JSP have fielded candidates hailing from Kapu community to contest the seat. While the YSRC has nominated sitting MLA Simhadri Ramesh Babu, Jana Sena has fielded Mandali Buddha Prasad, expecting to garner a significant share of Kapu votes. Nevertheless, the competition is poised to intensify, especially considering the substantial support among the lower and middle-class populace who have benefited from YSRCs welfare schemes, across other social groups. Enduring frequent cyclones, the constituency has been plagued with several problems for decades. Filled with potholes, the condition of the roads, especially on the Koduru-Avanigadda main road, in the Assembly segment is deplorable forcing the commuters to take lengthy detours spanning 13km. Though repairs have commenced, the overall road infrastructure remains a pressing concern for the constituency. In addition to this, most of the farmers are facing numerous challenges due to the lack of irrigation water. Although this issue affects all areas within the constituency, it is particularly acute in Nagayalanka and Koduru mandals. Moreover, the people are also facing problems due to a lack of drinking water in coastal villages such as Edurumondi, Kammalamula, Nali, Hamsala Deevi, Palakayathippa, Machavaram, and others. However, residents believe that despite the governments provision of water through tanks, it is insufficient to meet their needs. Parankusam Ravi, a resident of Avanigadda, expressed his concern over the authorities delay in desilting the main drains and agriculture drains, leading to the sinking of crop fields even with small rains. He mentioned that the outfall sluice, constructed during the British era, has been neglected over time. Even during the modernisation of the delta, necessary repairs were not carried out, resulting in the inundation of fields. Highlighting the delay in construction of Edurumondi-Etimoga bridge across Krishna river, which connects the main land with villages including Edurumondi, Etimoga, Elichetla Dibba, Nachu Gunta, and Gollamandala, D Govardhan, a resident of Yedurlanka village, said that with no other option, the residents are still risking their lives and relying on country boats to cross the river. Govardhan emphasised that this issue has persisted for a significant period, with both governments responsible for its resolution. He lamented the lack of effort to address it. Additionally, Govardhan mentioned the pressing need for the Yedurlanka Bridge, a problem raised during the YSRC tenure and not yet addressed. Avanigadda MLA and YSRC candidate Simhadri Ramesh expressed that it is encouraging to see the overwhelming support from underprivileged and middle-class people for CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and his schemes. Ramesh highlighted his efforts, including his opposition to GO 22A, which troubled farmers owning 17,840 acres of agricultural land in the constituency during Chandrababus tenure. He also mentioned his contribution for the establishment of a dialysis centre at Avanigadda Government Hospital. Regarding the construction of the Edurumondi Bridge, he acknowledged delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and alleged interference from Machilipatnam parliament member Balashowry Vallabbhaneni, resulting in a standstill despite the allocation of Rs 110 crore.

Echoes of Andhra's Silk Weavers' Plight in Election Season

Echoes of Andhra's Silk Weavers' Plight in Election Season The traditional handloom saree-making skills in Dharmavaram, known as the silk city of Andhra Pradesh, are battling for survival, and the elections have revived hopes among the weavers that their voice will be heard through a backward caste BJP candidate fielded from here. Known for their exceptional skills, the weavers of Dharmavaram assembly constituency were the first to make a saree that could be packed in a matchbox way back in 1918. Recently, they presented a massive silk saree measuring 180 feet in length and weighing 16 kg to the Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya. The weavers of Dharmavaram have long been renowned for their intricate designs and exceptional quality, with their sarees often drawing comparisons to the iconic Kanjivaram sarees of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. Yet, in recent years, their once-thriving industry has faced numerous challenges, from the rise of powerloom production to the influx of cheaper alternatives flooding the market. At the heart of this struggle lies a dwindling workforce, as younger generations are lured away by the promise of more lucrative opportunities elsewhere. The remaining weavers, many of whom have dedicated their entire lives to this art form, now find themselves grappling with soaring costs of raw materials and dwindling government support. ''It's becoming increasingly difficult to sustain our craft,'' laments K Adinarayana, a 50-year-old weaver from Kothapeta colony. ''The state government has stopped providing the annual subsidy of Rs 24,000 that we once relied upon to offset the rising costs of silk and zari.'' According to weavers, silk prices have more than doubled to Rs 5,600 per kg now from Rs 2,600 per kg in 2011. Even the price of pure zari has gone up to Rs 5,000 for half a kilo from Rs 1,200 in 2011. Adinarayana further said he is finding it hard to get a Rs 50,000 loan from the 'Mudra Loan scheme' to buy raw material in the absence of a guarantor. Compounding their woes is the issue of counterfeit sarees flooding the market, with unscrupulous traders passing off powerloom products as genuine Dharmavaram handloom sarees, deceiving consumers and undercutting the authentic artisans. Another weaver, K Shankaraiah (50), shared that he too did not receive the subsidy amount in the last two years and demanded that the government make norms easier for weavers to avail loans under the Mudra scheme. In the absence of sufficient retail sale points and a 'silk mark' tag to assure the purity of Dharmavaram silk sarees, the demand for handloom sarees is declining. The growing powerloom sarees in the nearby Hindupur and Madanpalle assembly constituencies have further aggravated their problems. As the upcoming elections approach, the weavers of Dharmavaram have found a glimmer of hope in the form of Y. Satya Kumar, a backward caste BJP candidate. They believe that by electing one of their own, their long-neglected concerns will finally be heard and addressed at the highest levels of government. There are currently 48,000 weavers, 19,000 looms, and 2,480 saree shops in the constituency. ''For too long, our community's needs have been overlooked by the upper-caste politicians who have traditionally represented this constituency,'' says Girraj Nagesh, a former YSR Congress leader who has since joined the TDP. ''With Kumar as our voice in the assembly, we hope to revive the fortunes of our dying craft,'' he said. Besides BJP's Satya Kumar, sitting YSR Congress MLA Kethireddy Venkata Rami Reddy who is seeking a second term from this seat and Congress' Rangana Aswartha Narayana are contesting from this seat. However, the road ahead remains uncertain, as the weavers grapple with the task of preserving not only their livelihood but also a rich cultural heritage that has been woven into the fabric of Dharmavaram for generations. As the election season unfolds, the fate of this ancient art form hangs in the balance, with its survival hinging on the ability of its practitioners to adapt and evolve while retaining the essence of their timeless traditions.

Democracy will be in danger if BJP retains power at the Centre: Uttam

HYDERABAD : Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday said that democracy would be in peril if the BJP retains power at the Centre and Narendra Modi takes oath as the prime minister for the third time. Addressing a series of meetings in Mothe, Nadigudem, Munagala and Kodad in Suryapet district in support of Congress Nalgonda Lok Sabha candidate K Raghuveera Reddy, Uttam alleged that Modi did not categorically say that the BJP would not change the Constitution if it retains power. If the BJP wins again, theres a danger of reservation system getting scrapped, Uttam alleged. The BJP government may not change the cover page of the Constitution. But step-by-step, it will replace the provisions to implement the RSS agenda of scrapping reservations, he added. Uttam alleged that Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and other BJP leaders were targeting the four per cent Muslim reservations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The RSS and BJP have historically opposed reservations and advocated changing the Constitution, he added. The Congress stands for social justice. It increased reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs proportionate to their population. If we regain power at the Centre, we will lift the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations, he said. The Irrigation minister also slammed BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao for spreading false propaganda against the Congress government in Telangana.

Cong, BRS invoke NTR to attract Kamma voters in Khammam

KHAMMAM : Expecting a tough battle in Khammam Lok Sabha constituency, the Congress and BRS are invoking TDP founder and former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh NT Rama Rao to woo Kammas, a dominant community in the segment. In fact, the leaders of these two parties are praising late NTR and his policies with the sole aim of luring the Kamma voters to their side. BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, during a recent roadshow, described NTR as the saviour of the downtrodden and recalled how thousands of poor people benefited from his Rs 2 per kg rice and other welfare schemes introduced by him. BRS candidate Nama Nageswara Rao, who is seeking re-election from Khammam, is playing the Kamma card in an attempt to woo the voters of this community. Not to be left behind, the Congress leaders too joined the bandwagon of praising the former CM. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy is leaving no opportunity go waste in praising NTR during public meetings and roadshows being held in the constituency. He is even demanding that the TDP founder be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. The Congress has also roped in popular actor Daggubati Venkateshs daughter Aashritha to campaign for its candidate Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy. Aashritha, who is married to Raghurams eldest son Vinayak Reddy, has been campaigning vigorously, reaching out to as many people as possible especially in high-rise apartment complexes. Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddys daughter Swapni, who is married to Raghurams second son Arjun Reddy, is also campaigning on behalf of her father-in-law. Actor Venkatesh too would be joining his daughter to campaign for Raghuram on May 7. BJP candidate Tandra relies on Modis popularity BJP candidate Tandra Vinod Rao, meanwhile, is on a whirlwind tour of the constituency, visiting even remote areas to reach out to maximum number of people. Vinod Rao, who belongs to the Velama community, is highlighting the achievement of Narendra Modi government during his campaign even while projecting himself as a local who will strive to turn Khammam into a model constituency if people give him the opportunity to serve as an MP.

Shocking Point Behind KTR Predicting Jagan's Win?.. - Greatandhra

Shocking Point Behind KTR Predicting Jagan's Win?.. Greatandhra

Illegal liquor sale: Police arrest two individuals, seize 2,592 bottles in Tamil Nadu

VILLUPURAM : In a recent operation spanning two days, the police apprehended two individuals and confiscated a total of 2,592 liquor bottles from two locations in Brammadesam. Based on a tip-off, officers from the district prohibition enforcement wing conducted a raid at a suspected residence on Mariamman Temple Street; during which they found 1,872 liquor bottles hidden for illegal sale. The owner of the house, A Datchinamorthy (54) was taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that his son, D Viji (32) who manages the bar attached to a TASMAC outlet had procured the liquor in advance for illegal resale at inflated prices. He is currently absconding and a case has been registered against him. On Thursday, acting on another tip-off, the Brammadesam Police Station team raided a residence in Ariyandangal village, where they seized 720 hidden liquor bottles. The occupant of the house, G Vignesh (26) from Kuppandangal village, Tiruvannamalai was arrested. Investigation revealed that the liquor was stored for illicit sale. Legal proceedings are underway as the police continue their inquiries. Andhra duo arrested for smuggling liquor and ale In a separate incident near Vanur, police intercepted a duo attempting to smuggle liquor and ale from Puducherry into Andhra Pradesh. Officers from the Kottakuppam Prohibition Enforcement Wing stationed a check-post in the Puducherry-Tindivanam Bypass Road apprehended two individuals travelling in auto-rickshaws. Upon inspection, they discovered 206 liquor bottles and ten litres of ale concealed in two plastic cans. The arrested individuals, identified as Dhasha Jeenath (32) and Vengatramana (40) from Andhra Pradesh, were transporting liquor and ale from Puducherry to various locations in Andhra Pradesh, stated police sources.

Kerala: 2 die as truck carrying fish crashes into metro pillar

KOCHI: A truck carrying fish from Andhra Pradeshs Nellore to Kochi rammed a metro rail pillar at Muttom near Aluva in the wee hours of Thursday, killing the driver and his co-driver. The deceased have been identified as Sheik Habeeb Basha, 49, of Ahamad Nagar, Nellore, and Yallanthi Malikarjuna, 42, Bhagath Singh Colony, Nellore. According to police, the accident took place around 2am. The truck crashed into metro rail pillar no. 187 at Muttom. The entire front cabin of the truck was damaged in the impact. People who gathered at the accident spot immediately launched a rescue operation. After a half-an-hour-long attempt, both were pulled out of the truck and rushed to a nearby hospital. However, the duo succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Police suspect that Basha might have dozed off while driving. The bodies have been shifted to a hospital in Aluva. Their mortal remains will be handed over to relatives after post-mortem examination. The fish inside the lorry was later shifted to another container vehicle in the morning. Aluva police have registered a case and started a probe into the incident. Meanwhile, another accident took place at the same spot after a car slowed down to watch the lorry that hit the metro pillar. The car driver suffered minor injuries.

Kerala: Climate change reality gets heatwave check

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Valerian Isaac, a traditional fisherman from Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram, is deeply concerned about the impact of climate change on his livelihood and the overall quality of life. He used to enjoy his summer with the sea cooling down when folks in the town sweltered in the heat. The situation however has changed dramatically. The sea has warmed up significantly. Consequently, the fish have migrated to cooler waters away from the coast. Previously, we relied on good winds and occasional rains to alleviate the heat. But this summer has proven to be the toughest yet, Isaac said. With the dwindling catch, only a handful of fishermen dare to venture out into the sea in his area. And they are not the only ones suffering. Adverse weather has also affected autorickshaw drivers, tour operators, vegetable vendors and those in the construction sector. As the government considers imposing further restrictions on operations between 11am and 3pm, the livelihoods of even more sectors hang in the balance. Isaac, like many others, had not heard of the term El Nino, a climate phenomenon responsible for warming the sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean and often cited as a primary cause of harsh summers. However, he, along with the rest of the populace, has become acquainted with the term heatwave in recent times. Its sudden appearance in the vocabulary coincided with its confirmation in Palakkad on April 26, the day of the general elections. Such weather was once considered unusual, mostly associated with the traditional hot regions of the country. The India Meteorological Department first issued a heatwave alert in Kerala in 2016, the warmest year on record for the state, primarily focused on Palakkad. This year, the focus has again been on Palakkad which experienced scorching temperatures throughout April, with Thrissur following suit. Subsequently, heatwave alerts were issued for Kollam, Kozhikode and Alappuzha, as temperatures in these districts deviated from the norm significantly. A majority of those belonging to the fishing community in Perumathura in Thiruvananthapuram are spending their time under the shade of coconut palms. The reason being the roofs of their homes are made of asbestos and tin sheets, which increase the heat Weather experts assert the situation is similar across south and east India. An Asia-wide heatwave map published by international weather agencies depicts most countries in the region coloured in red. The temperature rise is attributed to global warming induced by climate change. The impact of El Nino exacerbates the situation, said D Sivananda Pai, senior scientist and ADGM of India Meteorological Department. According to him, the dry weather in Kerala has increased the temperature. In Palakkad, the relative humidity is now in the 30-40% range in comparison to the normal 60-80%. Thats why the temperature remains high. The condition is worse for people living in more humid areas as high moisture content does not help reduce body temperature, he said. Like this year, 2016 too was an El Nino year. While it was the warmest year in recent history, the damage, technically, was limited to a heatwave alert in Palakkad. What makes the conditions worse than 2016 is the absence of summer rain, especially in the northern districts, and the land use and land cover changes because of urbanisation, said Rajeevan Erikkulam, a meteorologist with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority. Weather experts pointed out the situation is likely to improve by the second week of May when summer rains are expected to be more regular. The El Nino effect is expected to be neutral during the time of monsoon, but the experts have a warning the next El Nino year could be much worse than 2024. What is heatwave? Qualitatively, heatwave is a condition of air temperature that becomes fatal to human body when exposed. Quantitatively, it is defined based on the temperature thresholds over a region in terms of actual temperature or its departure from normal. Criterion for declaring heatwave Heatwave is considered to be in effect if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40Celsius or more in the plains, at least 30Celsius or more in hilly regions, and 37 Celsius or more in coastal regions. The departure from normal is 4.5 to 6.4Celsius. If the above criteria is met in at least two stations in a meteorological sub-division for at least two consecutive days, a heatwave is declared on the second day. A woman carrying a pedestal fan on a two-wheeler in Kochi. With mercury level going up, residents are opting for various methods to beat the scorching heat Heatwave prone states Heatwave generally occurs over the plains of northwest India and central, east and north peninsular India from March to June. It covers Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Sometimes, it occurs over Tamil Nadu and Kerala too. Impact of heatwave Water stress Health problems Livelihood problems Heatwave in Kerala First alert - Palakkad, in 2016 First alert - Kozhikode - 2020 First confirmation this year - Palakkad, on April 26 First alert in Alappuzha - April 30 Reasons for heatwave Global warming El Nino Absence of summer rain Urbanisation Number of days above 40 degrees Celsius in April in Kerala 2024 - 16 (15 in Palakkad) 2023 - 3 2016 - 14 1989 - 8

Heatwave in AP: Mercury touches 46.2C in Nandyal - The Times of India

Heatwave in AP: Mercury touches 46.2C in Nandyal The Times of India

Choose your representatives wisely, Lokesh urges Chandragiri voters

Choose your representatives wisely, Lokesh urges Chandragiri voters - The Hindu

Choose your representatives wisely, Lokesh urges Chandragiri voters The Hindu

Naidu playing dirty, instigated my sister against me: Andhra CM Jagan

Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday accused his rival, TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, of playing dirty by influencing his sister, YS Sharmila, to contest elections in the state against him. Sharmila leads the Andhra unit of Congress, which is competing in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections against TDP and Jagans YSRCP.

Naidu playing dirty, instigated my sister against me: Andhra CM Jagan - The Times of India

Naidu playing dirty, instigated my sister against me: Andhra CM Jagan The Times of India

AP politics delayed Polavaram project: Gadkari - Deccan Chronicle

AP politics delayed Polavaram project: Gadkari Deccan Chronicle

AP politics delayed Polavaram project: Gadkari

Visakhapatnam : Union minister for roads, Nitin Gadkari, has said politics in Andhra Pradesh delayed the prestigious Polavaram project that was sanctioned by him while he was minister for water resources. Addressing election meetings in Venkampeta as a part of his campaign for Araku Assembly candidate Kothapalli Geetha and Anakapalli LS candidate C.M. Ramesh in Vepagunta area on Thursday, Gadkari said the project cost of Polavaram was then estimated at Rs 60,000 crore. Gadkari said he visited the project site four times when Chandrababu Naidu was chief minister. It was the responsibility of the state government to complete the project, he stressed. When the new government came in 2019, it initiated several inquiries and the end result was the project was delayed, Gadkari said. He said originally three schemes were proposed when 1,300 tmc of water from Godavari was going into the sea as waste. The first scheme was to take water from Godavari to Krishna, Krishna river to Penna and Penna to Kaveri, and taking the tail end to Tamil Nadu. This could have solved the water problem of the entire South India, Gadkari said, blaming the previous governments for wrong policies that led to water disputes. He said as a corrective measure, the NDA government launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchay Yojana to focus on big and medium dams and water conservation measures that would bring socio-economic changes in the rural economy. Agriculture contributes 12 per cent to GDP, manufacturing 22-24 per cent and services 52 to 56 per cent. He said 90 per cent of the population lived in rural areas and later 30 per cent of the population migrated to bigger cities due to the wrong policies of the government that existed after the time of Independence, he said. Now we are focusing on diversion of agriculture to energy and power sector that would save the foreign exchange in importing crude oil and enrich the rural youth, Gadkari said. He said already trial runs were on to make bitumen from broken rice and bio-fuel and aviation fuel from sea molasses, bamboo, broken rice and corn. Very soon vehicles would run on ethanol. Speaking about his contributions to north Andhra as minister for roads, Gadkari said work on Visakhapatnam-Raipur express highway covering a distance on 595 kilometres worth Rs 35,000 crore was on and similarly the Rajamahendravaram-Vizianagaram green express highway covering a distance of 688km was nearing completion. This project costs Rs 22,000 crore. These two roads would be game changer as new developmental activities would be initiated providing employment to thousands of people, Gadkari said.

EC raises objection over TDs plea for reserving Glass Tumbler to Jana Sena

The Election Commission has allotted Glass Tumbler as the symbol for the Jana Sena in 32 Assembly segments from where it intends to contest the upcoming polls in Telangana. (Twitter) The Election Commission has allotted Glass Tumbler as the symbol for the Jana Sena in 32 Assembly segments from where it intends to contest the upcoming polls in Telangana. (Twitter) Vijayawada : The Election Commission has told the Andhra Pradesh High Court that since the election process has started already, any plea to reserve the Jana Sena symbol Glass Tumbler to the regional party is not maintainable. A single judge bench of Justice B. Krishna Mohan held hearing here on Thursday on a petition filed by the Telugu Desam urging the court to direct the EC to do this in all Lok Sabha and Assembly segments in the state. The court was informed by EC that the election process had begun and it would not be possible for any change at the present juncture. Any issue of an order by the court on the issue would be tantamount to disputing the election process. Senior advocate representing Telugu Desam, Dammalapati Srinivas, urged the court to give some time to consult the petitioner. He said party symbol would play a key role in the elections as the illiterate voters would recognise the party they intend to support based on its symbol. ECIs counsel Avinash Desai argued that there was no provision in the law to recognise the alliance of political parties and reiterated that the election process had already begun. After hearing both the parties, the court adjourned the next hearing on the matter to May 6.

Police bust spurious liquor making in Vizag, arrest couple - The Hindu

Police bust spurious liquor making in Vizag, arrest couple The Hindu

Home-voting for 2024 general elections commences in Andhra Pradesh

Only 28,500 of the total 7.28 lakh eligible voters opted for home voting in the State

Home-voting for 2024 general elections commences in Andhra Pradesh - The Hindu

Home-voting for 2024 general elections commences in Andhra Pradesh The Hindu

4.14 crore eligible to cast votes in Andhra Pradesh.. - Greatandhra

4.14 crore eligible to cast votes in Andhra Pradesh.. Greatandhra

Will complete Godavari-Penna interlinking project if elected to power, says Kanna Laksminarayana

The TDP candidate for the Sattenapalli Assembly constituency alleges that Jagan Mohan Reddy deliberately ignored the completion of the project allowing the region to reel under water crisis

Gannavaram Assembly constituency: same names, but different symbols

Vallabhaneni Vamsi, who contested on the TDP ticket in 2019, is now contesting from the YSRCP, and Yarlagadda Venkat Rao, who was in the fray on the YSRCP ticket in 2019, is now contesting on the TDP ticket

Trucks Transporting Cash for Bank Operations Briefly Detained in AP

Trucks Transporting Cash for Bank Operations Briefly Detained in AP Four container trucks carrying ''soiled'' currency notes amounting to Rs 2,000 crore were detained here by the Andhra Pradesh Police on Thursday but released later as these belonged to banks, an official said. The trucks were released after verification of documents, and these currency notes belonged to the ICICI, IDBI and the Federal Bank, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Anantpur Range, R N Ammi Reddy said. The officer said the trucks coming from Kerala were headed to the regional office of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Hyderabad. The trucks were detained as the Model Code of Conduct is in force in view of the Lok Sabha elections. Polling for parliamentary and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh will be held simultaneously on May 13. ''It was basically a consignment of soiled notes which belonged to the ICICI, IDBI and the Federal Bank and amounted to Rs 2,000 crore. They were being taken from Kochi to RBI, Hyderabad,'' Reddy told PTI. The trucks had vehicles escorting them and all necessary transit documents were made available to police, the DIGP said and added that confirmation of the banks concerned and the RBI was taken and verified. Income tax department officials, the election returning officer and others were roped in for the verification process, the officer said. Reddy, however, said that there was no prior information with the state police about the movement of such currency notes.

Chandrababu Naidu Vows to Reintroduce Free Sand Policy upon Resuming Office

Chandrababu Naidu Vows to Reintroduce Free Sand Policy upon Resuming Office TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said he will implement free sand policy from June 4 once he is back in power. The opposition leader gave this assurance during a public meeting at Kadapa as part to his Prajagalam electioneering tour across the state. Besides the free sand promise, the former chief minister held the YSRCP government responsible for the skyrocketing sand prices, claiming that the price of a truck sand was Rs 1,000 during the erstwhile TDP government and Rs 5,000 now. Naidu said Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddys policies allegedly negatively impacted the lives of 40 lakh construction workers. The TDP supremo dubbed Reddys Navaratnalu welfare schemes as mafias of various kinds such as sand, liquor, land, mining, murderous politics and others. Moreover, Naidu alleged that spurious liquor brands under Reddys leadership have led to the death of 30,000 people. The TDP, BJP and Jana Sena are NDA alliance partners in the southern state. The elections for the 175-member Andhra Pradesh Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state are scheduled on May 13 and the counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Rahul Will Arrive in AP for Election Campaign Soon

Vijayawada: AICC in-charge for the Congress in AP, Manickam Tagore, has noted that the Telugu Desam has forgotten the Special Category Status demand, and avoided its inclusion in its election manifesto following its electoral tie-up with the BJP. The joint manifesto of the alliance is a mixture of the manifestos of the TD and Jana Sena, he said. Tagore said the Congress party if elected, will grant SCS to Andhra Pradesh for ten years. Can Chandrababu Naidu make this promise, he asked. He said Rahul Gandhi would be arriving in AP soon for the election campaign and the dates would be announced in a day or two. Manickam Tagore asked Naidu whether he would dare announce Muslim reservations in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at any public meeting. The Congress party would form the government at the Centre by repeating the 2004 results and Rahul Gandhi would be the next PM, he said. So far, two phases of the seven-phase general election have been completed. The Congress party-led INDIA bloc would have an edge over the BJP and win 60 per cent of the Lok Sabha seats. The Congress party is contesting 158 assembly seats while the CPI, CPM, and CPI (ML) have some more seats. Tagore alleged that the YSRC and Telugu Desam are making money through corporate politics in the state. Corporate giants Adani and Ambani are supporting the TD-JSP-BJP alliance and YSRC respectively. The YSRC has allotted a Rajya Sabha seat to the Ambani family, he pointed out. He said the Congress party has promised to provide 4 per cent reservations for Muslim minorities. Chandrababu Naidu is the trusted son of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Jagan Mohan Reddy is his adopted son. The TD politics is backed by Adani and the YSRC politics by Ambani. However, there is no difference between the YSRC and TD, he said and urged the people to vote for the Congress-led INDIA bloc.

RP predicts TDP recovery in Rayalaseema!.. - Greatandhra

RP predicts TDP recovery in Rayalaseema!.. Greatandhra

Soaring temperatures scorch Eastern and Southern India: Nandyal records sweltering 46.2 degrees Celsius

Soaring temperatures scorch Eastern and Southern India: Nandyal records sweltering 46.2 degrees Celsius Intense heat swept through east India and parts of the southern peninsular region on Thursday, testing power grids and prompting the Kerala government to order closure of educational institutions till May 6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heat wave to severe heat wave conditions scorched parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and coastal Andhra Pradesh. At least 17 places in these states recorded temperatures above the 44-degree Celsius mark. The mercury settled at 46.2 degrees Celsius at Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, 45.3 degrees at Palwancha in Telangana, 44.3 degrees at Karur Paramathi in Tamil Nadu, 45 degrees at Bolangir in Odisha, and 44.3 degrees at Kalaikunda in West Bengal. As Kerala continued to reel under punishing heat, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the closure of educational institutions in the state until May 6. The IMD said the ongoing heat wave spell in east and south peninsular India will continue till May 3 and abate thereafter. The Met office on Wednesday said above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heat wave days expected over the northern plains, central region, and adjoining areas of peninsular India. April saw record-smashing maximum temperatures in east, northeast, and southern peninsular India prompting health warnings from government agencies and some states to suspend in-person classes in schools. A number of stations recorded their highest ever April day temperature. Five active Western Disturbances led to rain, thunderstorm, and hail storms over north and central India at regular intervals in April, preventing heat waves. IMD data shows that heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Gujarat regions. The remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka, and Telangana may record five to seven heat wave days in the month. Normally, the northern plains, central India, and adjoining areas of peninsular India experience around three days of heat waves in May. India saw two spells of heat waves in April from April 5 to 7 and April 15 to 30. The IMD attributes the prolonged heat wave spell over east, northeast, and south peninsular India in April to the absence of thunderstorms and an anticyclone at lower levels over the west central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining eastern coasts of India. This caused the sea breeze to cut off over Odisha and West Bengal on most days. The weather office said south peninsular India recorded an average maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius in April, which was the second-highest since 1901. The mean temperature (28.12 degrees Celsius) in April in east and northeast India was the highest since 1901, it said. The IMD said above normal maximum temperatures have become frequent over south peninsular India since 1980s. The region recorded 12.6 mm of rainfall in April, which was the fifth lowest since 1901 and the second lowest since 2001. According to IMD data, the number of heat wave days this April was the highest in 15 years in Gangetic West Bengal and nine years in Odisha. Odisha also experienced the longest heat wave spell (16 days) in April since 2016. Amid the prevailing but weakening El Nino conditions, the IMD had earlier warned of extreme heat during the April-June period, coinciding with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Hundreds of thousands of voters had to cope with the searing heat when they stepped out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. Polling for 94 constituencies across 12 states will take place on May 7. The weather office had earlier expected four to eight heat wave days in different parts of the country in April against a normal of one to three days. Ten to 20 heat wave days are expected against a normal of four to eight in the entire April-June period.

Intense heat sweeps east, south India; Nandyal in Andhra sizzles at 46.2 degrees

Intense heat wave affects East India and southern peninsular region, with record high temperatures. Kerala shuts schools. IMD warns of severe conditions. Western Disturbances prevent some heat waves. Pinarayi Vijayan orders closure. Ongoing heat wave to abate after May 3.

2kmp4/Heat waves continue to sweep AP, Nandyal at 46.2 C

Visakhapatnam : Heat wave continued to boil parts of Andhra Pradesh for the second consecutive day on Thursday with mercury touching 46.2 degree Celsius in Nandyal on Thursday. The mercury touched 45.3 degree Celsius in Kurnool, followed by 44.8C at Kadapa and Jangamaheswarapuram. Tirupati recorded 44.1C and the remaining parts of the state recorded the maximum temperatures between 39C and 43 C on the day. Nandyal, Kurnool, Arogyavaram (42.5C), and Kavali (43.1C) experienced heat wave conditions on Thursday while hot, humid and most uncomfortable weather prevailed in many parts of the state, Dr S Karuna Sagar of IMD, Amaravathi. The heat wave conditions will prevail at isolated places over Rayalaseema districts as well as coastal Andhra Pradesh region and Yanam from May 3 to May 5 while the remaining parts of the state will experience hot and humid weather conditions. Adding woes to the heat waves, parts of Rayalaseema region will experience warmer nights during the period, Karuna Sagar added. The people in tribal pockets of Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts said that they have been experiencing hot and humid weather conditions for the past few days forcing them to stay indoors. Few parts in ASR district on Thursday recorded thunderstorms in the evening hours, however the spell of showers failed to bring much respite from hot weather conditions.

Final electoral roll has over 4.14 crore voters in Andhra Pradesh - Deccan Chronicle

Final electoral roll has over 4.14 crore voters in Andhra Pradesh Deccan Chronicle

Webcasting will be done at 65% polling stations in Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Electoral Officer

12,438 of 46,389 polling stations in the State have been identified as critical; Special Observer suggests 100% webcasting at all polling stations in 14 Assembly constituencies

Webcasting will be done at 65% polling stations in Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Electoral Officer - The Hindu

Webcasting will be done at 65% polling stations in Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Electoral Officer The Hindu

Lok Sabha Elections | PM Modis Muslim Quota Attack On Congress: What Lies Beneath? | News18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the Congress tried to extend reservation on the basis of religion and give it to Muslims. Addressing an election rally in Tonk, he said that as soon as the Congress formed the government at the Centre in 2004, one of its first tasks was reducing the SC/ST reservation in Andhra Pradesh and giving it to Muslims.

Chandrababu Naidu promises to preserve 4% reservations to Muslims in Andhra Pradesh - The Hindu

Chandrababu Naidu promises to preserve 4% reservations to Muslims in Andhra Pradesh The Hindu

GST meet to discuss fake registrations

Central and state GST officers will meet on Friday under the chairmanship of Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra and are likely to discuss various issues like stricter registration norms to deter fake companies set up to evade taxes, sources said. The meeting comes within days of GST collections scaling a record high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April on the back of strong economic momentum, increased domestic transactions and tighter audit and scrutiny. The third National Co-ordination Meeting of senior officers of Central and State Tax administrations would, among other things, discuss further tightening of registration under Goods and Services Tax (GST) to curb fake companies, set up only to claim an input tax credit (ITC). The meeting is also scheduled to discuss ways to reach out to the mastermind of GST fraud by following the money trail, sources added. To identify risky taxpayers suspected of passing or availing fake ITC, tax officers are using data analytics and artificial intelligence tools. Besides, robust checks in the form of physical verification of premises and Aadhar authentication are in place for GST registration. This has enabled early detection of fraudulent registrations and curbed them to a great extent. In Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry, a pilot on risk-based biometric-based Aadhaar authentication is being carried out for registration of applications. As per the government data, between April and December 2023, about 14,600 cases of GST evasion have been registered by central tax officers. Maximum number of such frauds was registered in Maharashtra (2,716), followed by Gujarat (2,589), Haryana (1,123) and West Bengal (1,098). Besides, GST intelligence officers have detected fake ITC cases worth Rs 18,000 crore in April-December 2023 and arrested 98 fraudsters/ masterminds. The first National Coordination Meeting of State and Central GST officers was held on April 24, 2023. The issue of fake/ bogus registration under GST was discussed, and it was decided to launch a special pan-India drive to identify fake GSTINs. The second meeting was held on December 14, 2023, in which best practices adopted by various states to curb evasion were shared, besides deliberation on other issues.

TDP, YSRCP governments halted Srikakulams development: Congress

TDP, YSRCP governments halted Srikakulams development: Congress - The Hindu

TDP, YSRCP governments halted Srikakulams development: Congress The Hindu

Only Narendra Modi can develop India: BJP candidate in Andhra Pradesh

Only Narendra Modi can develop India: BJP candidate in Andhra Pradesh - The Hindu

Only Narendra Modi can develop India: BJP candidate in Andhra Pradesh The Hindu

P.V.G Rajus simplicity continue to inspire future generations: Ashok Gajapathi Raju

GST Council to Consider Crackdown on Fake Registrations at National Coordination Meeting

GST Council to Consider Crackdown on Fake Registrations at National Coordination Meeting Central and state GST officers will meet on Friday under the chairmanship of Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra and are likely to discuss various issues like stricter registration norms to deter fake companies set up to evade taxes, sources said. The meeting comes within days of GST collections scaling a record high of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April on the back of strong economic momentum, increased domestic transactions and tighter audit and scrutiny. The third National Co-ordination Meeting of senior officers of Central and State Tax administrations would, among other things, discuss further tightening of registration under Goods and Services Tax (GST) to curb fake companies, set up only to claim an input tax credit (ITC). The meeting is also scheduled to discuss ways to reach out to the mastermind of GST fraud by following the money trail, sources added. To identify risky taxpayers suspected of passing or availing fake ITC, tax officers are using data analytics and artificial intelligence tools. Besides, robust checks in the form of physical verification of premises and Aadhar authentication are in place for GST registration. This has enabled early detection of fraudulent registrations and curbed them to a great extent. In Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry, a pilot on risk-based biometric-based Aadhaar authentication is being carried out for registration of applications. As per the government data, between April and December 2023, about 14,600 cases of GST evasion have been registered by central tax officers. Maximum number of such frauds was registered in Maharashtra (2,716), followed by Gujarat (2,589), Haryana (1,123) and West Bengal (1,098). Besides, GST intelligence officers have detected fake ITC cases worth Rs 18,000 crore in April-December 2023 and arrested 98 fraudsters/ masterminds. The first National Coordination Meeting of State and Central GST officers was held on April 24, 2023. The issue of fake/ bogus registration under GST was discussed, and it was decided to launch a special pan-India drive to identify fake GSTINs. The second meeting was held on December 14, 2023, in which best practices adopted by various states to curb evasion were shared, besides deliberation on other issues.

TDP candidate Gouthu Sireesha seeks action against Minister Appalaraju for violation of election code

TDP candidate Gouthu Sireesha seeks action against Minister Appalaraju for violation of election code - The Hindu

TDP candidate Gouthu Sireesha seeks action against Minister Appalaraju for violation of election code The Hindu

Budagatlapalem fishing harbour to be a boon for fisher folk: YSRCP candidate Kiran Kumar

Final electoral roll has over 4.14 crore voters in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh CEO Meena finalized the electoral roll with 4.14 crore voters. The state prepares for Assembly and Lok Sabha elections on May 13, with voting conducted under various safety measures to facilitate a smooth electoral process.

Andhra Pradesh's Electoral Roll for 2023 Finalized with Over 4.14 Crore Eligible Voters

Andhra Pradesh's Electoral Roll for 2023 Finalized with Over 4.14 Crore Eligible Voters Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena on Thursday published the final electoral roll of the state in the run-up to the forthcoming polls, pegging the total number of voters over 4.14 crore, which rose by nearly six lakh from January 1. In exact figures, the total number of voters in the southern state are 4,14,01,887, who include 2.02 crore male voters, 2.1 crore female voters, 3,421 third gender voters and 68,185 service electors. ''Voter list has been finalised and frozen. On the day of freezing the list, April 25, including all categories of voters, service voters, male, female and third gender voters, there are 4,14,01,887 voters,'' said Meena, addressing a press conference at the secretariat here. The CEO noted that the electoral rolls witnessed an increase by 5,94,631 voters between January 1, 2024 and April 1. The voter list was updated until the last day of receiving the nominations, April 25. Meena called on the electorate to check their names and polling stations at https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/ and on the voter helpline app. Though more than 7.2 lakh voters are eligible for home voting under the categories of voters above 85 years of age and specially-abled, Meena said only 28,591 such voters availed this facility. Further, he said that the number of polling stations rose from 46,165 to 46,389, after factoring in the requirement of 224 auxiliary polling stations which were supplemented to regular polling stations where the upper limit of 1,500 electors has been breached. The highest number of auxiliary polling stations (50) have been added in Visakhapatnam district. Meanwhile, the CEO noted that 12,438 polling stations out of the total have been identified as critical while webcasting has been proposed for 29,897 or 64 percent of the polling stations. Until Thursday, as part of the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), Meena observed that two deaths, 156 injuries and 13.4 lakh properties were involved in cases of electoral violence. Besides binding over 72,416 persons, the Election Commission has also registered 9,337 seizure FIRs and 864 FIRs related to enforcement such as loudspeaker violations, irregular meetings and others. Likewise, the poll body seized liquor, cash, drugs, precious metals, freebies and other inducements worth Rs 204 crore from March 16 to May 2. Further, Meena observed that safety measures would be put in place at polling stations prone to heat waves, such as setting up tents, canopies, umbrellas and shade structures, along with providing chairs. Likewise, cooling devices such as fans will be arranged at necessary polling stations for maintaining comfortable temperature for voters and polling personnel, including drinking water facilities at all the polling stations. Elections for the 175-member Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled on May 13 and the counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Elaborate arrangements in place for elections in AP: CEO

Vijayawada: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will set up as many as 46,389 polling booths to enable 4.14 crore voters including 65,707 service voters cast their vote during general elections to be conducted in Andhra Pradesh on May 13. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena said elaborate arrangements were being made to facilitate 1500 voters to cast their vote in each polling station. If voters strength increases 1500 then an auxiliary polling booth would be provided to them, he said. We have already sent proposals to the ECI for setting up of over 224 auxiliary polling booths in the State, he said. The Election Commission has received 16,345 complaints including 200 related to distribution of money and liquor through C vigil app. Of the 16,345, 10,403 complaints were resolved. Over 864 FIRS were also issued for violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC). So far, two persons lost their lives while 156 people suffered injuries in the election related violence. More than Rs.203 crore in cash was seized across the State after issuing the election notification, Meena said, adding that 150 inter-State check posts were also established in Andhra Pradesh to keep a tab on those moving suspiciously along with vehicles.

Lord Engineering College Students Organise Voter Awareness Drive

Hyderabad: My First Vote A Voters Awareness Drive initiated by the First Time Voters - Emphasizing the importance of each & every vote in the Worlds Largest Democracy- An Initiative by the Students & Management of Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad. Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology had always been in the forefront to initiate social drives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Haritha Haram Drive, E-Waste Disposal Initiative Drives, etc. My First Vote A Voters Awareness Drive is an initiative by Management & Students of Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, where the students have taken forward the campaign to educate youngsters, fellow students and people about importance of vote in our country. Vote is the right of every citizen in the country who have been empowered by our constitution to Elect Government for 5 Years. The students walked about 5KM with placards, banners, etc. to explain the importance of vote, and its importance for the youngsters as they are the Future Citizens. More than 100 Students from Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology took part in this initiative, students walked from their college main gate till Himayatsagar Village with placards, banners, etc. explaining the fellow citizens. Locality people the importance of vote and mentioning the Date of Election which is 13 th May, 2024 in the state of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. Speaking on the Occasion Mr. Tanveer Gen. Secretary Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology said that the students are the first time voters and will be employees, employers, entrepreneurs, etc. in the future, we at Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology decided to support our students and also help them in creating awareness about the importance of Vote. The Students decided to further spread the awareness about vote and its importance by initiating a Drive which will help many youngsters, particularly students of neighbouring institutions to know the importance of Vote.

Varalakshmi Sarathkumar has a tough task on hand?

With footfalls at theatres depleting at theatres in the two Telugu states, talented actress Varalakshmi Sarathkumaris coming up with her next film Sabari on May 3. Varalakshmi has a tough task ahead since audiences are reluctant to turn up in theatres these days, says a distributor, who adds 30-odd films failed to draw openings in the last few months so theatres are cancelling shows and advance bookings are not encouraging either he adds. Billed to be a psychological thriller with Varalakshmi playing an author backed role, Sabari has to revive the sagging fortunes of female-oriented movies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Just recently, Geetajali Malli Vachindi failed to draw openings and we have to see how Sabari is going to draw openings and sustain collections thereafter, he points out. No doubt, Varalakshmi has gained popularity among Telugu viewers with her good performances in films like Naandhi and Veera Simha Reddy. Now, she is planning to draw an audience on the strength of her name. It is a new challenge for her, he concludes.

Andhra Pradesh train crash: Railways delete reference to loco pilots watching cricket

Revised circular issued on banning staff engaged in train operations from using Bluetooth headsets while on duty

Andhra Pradesh train crash | Railways delete reference to loco pilots watching cricket

Revised circular issued on banning staff engaged in train operations from using Bluetooth headsets while on duty

Andhra Pradesh train crash: Railways delete reference to loco pilots watching cricket - The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh train crash: Railways delete reference to loco pilots watching cricket The Hindu

Fee regulation in Hyderabad schools postponed for another year?

Hyderabad: Parents will have to wait for another year for fee regulation in schools as the State government is unlikely to introduce such regulation for the upcoming academic year. The chances of implementing fee regulation for the academic year 2024-25 are slim, with the government eyeing its implementation in the subsequent academic year 2025-26. A Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Y.S. Sharmila demands Jagans explanation on failure to provide jobs to youth

She also sought his explanation on his failure to bring pressure on the Centre for grant of Special Category Status despite having 22 MPs from his party in Parliament

Y.S. Sharmila demands Jagans explanation on failure to provide jobs to youth - The Hindu

Y.S. Sharmila demands Jagans explanation on failure to provide jobs to youth The Hindu

Congress attempt at divisive politics will falter in Andhra Pradesh - Organiser

Congress attempt at divisive politics will falter in Andhra Pradesh Organiser

Parts of Andhra Pradesh to experience showers in next three days - The Hans India

Parts of Andhra Pradesh to experience showers in next three days The Hans India

YSRCP launches Jagan Kosam Siddham campaign to ensure manifesto reaches every house in AP

Vijayawada: After successful conduct of Siddham and Memantha Siddham election campaigns drawing the attention of thousands of people, the YSRCP has launched its final door-to-door campaign titled Jagan Kosam Siddham. The main objective of the latest election campaign of YSRCP was to ensure that its manifesto-2024 reaches every house in Andhra Pradesh thereby seeking support from the people during the elections. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy ensured that our manifesto is kept on all official and party offices. This is a daily reminder of our responsibility. Similarly, with Jagan Kosam Siddham campaign, YSRCPs cadre will give Jagananna Navratanalu Plus (YSRCPs 2024 manifesto) to every household, said Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, YSRCP General Secretary. On April 27, Jagan Mohan Reddy released the manifesto with nine crucial promises at the Tadepalle party office in Guntur. Promising to continue existing welfare schemes aimed at benefiting people across the State, he said that the pensions to elderly persons would be increased from Rs.3,000 to Rs.3,500 in two phases. The pension amount of Rs.250 will be increased in January 2028 and another Rs.250 will be increased in January 2029 totaling to Rs.3,500. No State government in the country was giving pensions to elderly persons like in Andhra Pradesh, he said. The YSRCP government was spending Rs.24,000 crore for giving pensions to 66 lakh while neighbouring Telangana was spending only Rs.12,200 crore for giving pensions to 43 lakh people. As many as 66 lakh elderly people are presently getting a pension of Rs.3,000 each, he said. Stating that the amount of Ammavadi scheme would be increased from Rs.15,000 to Rs.17,000, while three lakh people would get loans under YSR Zero Paisa Interest scheme, he said.

Bhima Jewellers Adds 3,000 sq ft Space in its HBR Outlet Making the Total Capacity to 6,500 sq ft

The visionary Shri K. Lakshminarayana Bhattar founded Bhima Jewellers, a beacon of elegance and heritage, in 1925. From its inception, Bhima Gold has been synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and has become a distinguished name in the realm of jewellery in South India. Boasting 18 stores strategically located across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, Bhima Gold is the epitome of timeless elegance, offering an exquisite range of jewellery in gold, diamonds, and precious stones. Currently under the visionary leadership of Vishnusharan Bhatt, Bhima Jewellers is expanding its footprint across diverse markets in South India. With a legacy spanning over a century, the brand remains unwaveringly committed to excellence, seamlessly blending timeless values with a dynamic approach to meet the evolving needs of society. Upholding principles of craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong sense of philanthropy, Bhima Jewellers continues to be the trusted destination for discerning individuals seeking exquisite jewellery and contributing to meaningful social welfare initiatives.

Shashi Tharoor: 400 paar a joke, 300 paar impossible, 200 paar challenge for BJP

New Delhi: The BJP's claim of '400 paar' is a joke, '300 paar' impossible and even '200 paar' may be a challenge in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, terming the ruling party's loss a 'foregone conclusion'.In an interaction with PTI editors at the agency's headquarters here, Tharoor also claimed the BJP will draw a blank in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and will do worse than its 2019 performance in the South. Tharoor, who was locked in a three-way contest with Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar of the BJP and P Raveendran of the CPI in Thiruvananthapuram where polling took place on April 26, said he is looking at a very comfortable win. If he emerges victorious, it will be a fourth consecutive win for the author-politician from Thiruvananthapuram, who is the longest-serving MP from the constituency. Back in Delhi after a nearly two month high voltage campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, the Congress Working Committee member will now canvass in other parts of the country, being a sought after campaigner due to his oratory skills and celebrity status. Asked how it was looking for the Congress and the INDIA bloc after two phases of the polls, the former Union minister said, 190 seats have voted so far and what I am picking up from my sources, it is tremendously positive for our side. We are not suggesting that there is an overwhelming wave but there certainly isn't one for the government. In fact, many who have been following elections for some time say that the difference between this election and the ones in 2014 and 2019 is that the predominant emotion of the BJP voters appears to be indifference and lack of enthusiasm, Tharoor said during the freewheeling interaction. In his view, Congress members are feeling cautiously optimistic about many places in Hindi-speaking states that have voted so far. So, I would say that on balance, we are far more ahead than we would have expected at this time. Of course, there are five more phases to go in this unnecessarily protracted election, Tharoor said. Asked how many seats the Congress and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would get in the polls, Tharoor said in a lighter vein that he does not predict scores even as a cricket fan but only predicts victories. I would say that right now it looks increasingly likely that the BJP-NDA government will lose its majority. The BJP losing its majority seems to be a foregone conclusion, Tharoor said. In six states, he pointed out, the BJP won every seat, while in three states, it won all but one seat, and in two states, it won all but two seats. This, he said, is simply not replicable. In Haryana, the Congress won no seats and the (opinion) polls are indicating five-seven seats for us this time. In Karnataka, we won one seat and this time polls are ranging from 10-17, some are even saying 20, he said. In all the states that the BJP did so well, they are losing some seats even in a conservative analysis, he said. This 400 paar is a joke, 300 paar is impossible and (even) 200 paar may be a challenge for them (BJP) to get the way things are going. In Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, the BJP will get zero seats, he claimed. In Telangana, they got a handful of seats and would struggle to hold on to those, Tharoor said and added that the BJP would not be able to replicate its good show in Karnataka. In 2019, the BJP won 25 out of 28 seats in Karnataka. In Telangana, it bagged four of 17 seats. According to Tharoor, there is absolutely no doubt that the BJP is going to do worse than last time in the South. In the North, as I said, they did so well last time and it is impossible to replicate that. Both in the North and South they are coming down from where they were. How well we do and how well the INDIA bloc parties do is yet to be seen because after all 353 seats are yet to vote so there is still a big majority of the election yet to happen, he said. But all indications are that this is really an uphill struggle for the BJP and things are not going the government's way, he added. I ask objectively, as an Indian citizen, why should a young man who voted for the BJP in 2014 because he was promised a job, still vote for the BJP 10 years later when he still does not have a job, Tharoor said. When all the economists are saying 80 per cent of India's population have seen a decline in its income in the last 10 years, why should these 80 per cent want to vote for the BJP that has put them in that predicament, Tharoor argued. He said that in 2014, the BJP ran on economics, but it was a disastrous government economically, and in 2019 it ran on national security with Pulwama and Balakot being the predominant theme across northern India. They (BJP) can't run on economy this time because they mishandled the economy and people don't have jobs and can't buy in the market what they could a few years ago. They can't run on national security because everyone knows that China has been nibbling away at our frontier and there are 26 out of 65 patrolling points that both armies used to patrol, which the Indian army no longer has access to now, and that is on Mr (Narendra) Modi's watch so how is he going to beat his chest about national security, he said. That leaves what... the 'Hindu Hriday Samrat' message, Ram mandir, the kind of inflammatory language we have been seeing and hearing from the PM and others, fear mongering about one community and attempting to polarise the election on religion. That tactic has really been overused in the country and those voting along those lines are already voting for the BJP... it no longer appeals to neutral voters, Tharoor said. He questioned the Election Commission for having the electoral process extend from March 16, when the schedule was announced, to counting day on June 4 and said it is frankly preposterous. It does not make any sense. I think somebody must explain. It is not as if there has been an increase in violence in the country. It is very surprising that the Election Commission should organise itself in this way, Tharoor said, adding that many states could have had a single-phase election. We could have done and dusted this election much quicker, especially at a time when our PM is speaking about 'one nation, one election'. Does it make sense to show that it takes us so long to conduct an election for one Sabha and that too after we have had so much experience conducting elections, the 68-year-old leader said.

Most NRIs Voted In Kerala!

If 74.9 per cent of NRI voters are from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh at 6.4 per cent, Maharashtra at 4.7 per cent, Tamil Nadu and Telangana at 2.9 per cent each follow way behind.

Anantapur's Farmers Pin Hopes on 'Resilient Agriculture' Promises

Anantapur's Farmers Pin Hopes on 'Resilient Agriculture' Promises In the drought-prone areas of the Anantapur Parliamentary constituency in Andhra Pradesh, resentment is brewing among farmers who are determined to cast their votes for parties that offer tangible solutions to their long-standing water woes and agrarian challenges. The drought-stricken cultivators, who have battled nature's wrath year after year, now find themselves at the crossroads of political reckoning. Disillusioned by empty promises and inadequate measures, they are rallying behind a clarion call for change. The Anantapur parliamentary constituency comprises seven assembly segments, where drinking and irrigation water is a major concern for farmers. Most of them rely on borewells dug as deep as 900 feet in this region due to poor rainfall and lack of irrigation facilities. Groundnut, the main crop of this area, has seen a significant decline in cultivation due to lack of rainfall, forcing farmers to give up farming and migrate to cities for their livelihood. T Rajendra (44), a farmer from Itukapalli village of Anantapur mandal, said, ''There has been insufficient rainfall in the last eight years, and the water table has dropped sharply. Even borewells are not working properly. I have dug 40 borewells, but only four were successful.'' The subsidy on drip irrigation, which farmers received during the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) tenure until 2019, was altogether stopped by the incumbent YSR Congress government, exacerbating the farmers' problems, he told PTI. ''Had the state government continued the subsidy on drip irrigation, the situation would have been different. I will vote for change this time,'' he said. Raitha Sangha District Secretary Chandrashekar said for nearly two decades, farmers in drought prone Anantapur believed groundnut was the sole crop resilient enough to withstand erratic rainfall patterns. This ingrained belief led to a massive surge in groundnut cultivation area - from 1,94,840 hectares in 1961-62 to a staggering 8,11,156 hectares by 2005-06. By 2006-07, Anantapur district alone accounted for a whopping 50 per cent of the total groundnut cultivation area in the entire state of Andhra Pradesh, he said. ''However, this crop cultivation brought immense misery to the district's farmers. After 1998, more than 10,000 groundnut farmers committed suicide,'' he claimed. At least one lakh agricultural laborers have been migrating every year, he added. The main reasons for this situation were lack of timely rains leading to crop failure, getting trapped in debt due to excessive borrowing for crop protection through bore wells, lack of remunerative prices from the government despite increased input costs, new pests, and reduced yields. To rescue the farming community of the district, governments appointed several committees. The experts in those committees made valuable recommendations to the governments, but none of them were implemented, he said and hoped the next government whichever party forms will take serious note of this. As per the official data, irrigation facilities in Anantapur district are available for only 3.04 per cent of the total cultivated area of 14.85 lakh acres. The 1972 National Irrigation Commission had suggested providing irrigation facilities to at least 30 per cent of the land area for agriculture to sustain in this district. Commissions like Jaitely Ghosh in 2004, Swaminathan Foundation report in 2009 and the New Delhi committee report in 2012 all recommended diverting river waters to overcome droughts in Anantapur district. ''While expert recommendations gathered dust, works on projects initiated decades ago are still incomplete,'' Chandrashekar said, adding that farmers are not able to go for expensive drip irrigation as the YSR Congress government has scrapped the subsidy on it,'' the Raithu Sangha leader said. Many farmers are upset with the YSR Congress government for not addressing their issues. The state government has announced only one scheme Raithu Barosa, under which Rs 5,500 per annum was given to the farmers, which has allegedly not been implemented properly. ''I am getting Rs 6,000 per annum under the central scheme PM-KISAN and not the state government's 'Raithu Barosa' scheme benefits,'' farmer Balu Bojjaiah (50) from the same village said. Farming has become difficult due to increased cost of production. For instance, the labour cost has increased to Rs 350-500 for six hours of work compared to eight hours a day earlier. The tractor cost has risen from Rs 500 per hour to Rs 1,500 per hour, excluding diesel expenses, he said. Lakshmi Narayana (64), a farmer who also works as a battery vehicle operator at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, lamented that farming has become a loss-making business. ''I invest my entire salary in maintaining my farm, yet I get nothing substantial in return.'' Narayana, who grows groundnut, cotton, and paddy on 10 acres of land, said. ''Suppose if I spend Rs 2,000 on my farm, I get only half of it in return. I have a debt of Rs 40 lakh.'' In the Anantapur Parliamentary constituency, 33 candidates are contesting, with a straight fight between TDP's G Lakshminarayana and YSR Congress's M Sankara Narayana, although Congress' Mallikarjuna Vajjala is also in the fray. TDP candidate Lakshminarayana blamed the incumbent government for neglecting Anantapur and promised to develop the region if voted to power. ''The main problem is water. There are several reservoirs and irrigation projects which are either neglected or remained non-starter -- all these will be taken up if voted to power.''

400 Paar A Joke, 300 Paar Impossible, 200 Paar Challenge For BJP: Tharoor

NEW DELHI, May 2: The BJPs claim of 400 paar is a joke, 300 paar impossible and even 200 paar may be a challenge in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said, terming the ruling partys loss a foregone conclusion. In an interaction with PTI editors at the agencys headquarters here, Tharoor also claimed the BJP will draw a blank in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and will do worse than its 2019 performance in the [] The post 400 Paar A Joke, 300 Paar Impossible, 200 Paar Challenge For BJP: Tharoor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Surge in tobacco prices benefits Andhra Pradesh growers - The Economic Times

Surge in tobacco prices benefits Andhra Pradesh growers The Economic Times

Surge in tobacco prices benefits Andhra Pradesh growers

Local auction prices have surged to nearly all-time highs, reaching Rs 280 to Rs 290 per kg and are expected to exceed Rs 300 per kg in the coming weeks, as per the TOI report. This represents a substantial increase of about 30% from farmers' initial expectations. The sudden rise in prices can be attributed to the influx of local and small players offering competitive bids at auctions.

Several multimillionaires in the fray in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: Several multimillionaires are in the fray for simultaneous elections to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate from Guntur Lok Sabha constituency, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar leading the list. With family assets of more than Rs.5,705 crore, the NRI medical professional may be the richest candidate in the country. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Two Andhra Pradesh natives killed after lorry rams metro pillar near Aluva in Kerala

It is suspected that the driver dozed off, leading to the accident

Two Andhra Pradesh natives killed after lorry rams metro pillar near Aluva in Kerala - The Hindu

Two Andhra Pradesh natives killed after lorry rams metro pillar near Aluva in Kerala The Hindu

AP ICET Hall Ticket 2024 released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, direct link to download

The AP ICET Hall Ticket for 2024 has been released and is now available for download on the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. This important document serves as an entry pass for candidates appearing for the AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test). Candidates can conveniently access their hall tickets via the direct link provided on the website. It is crucial for candidates to download and carry their hall tickets to the examination center, as it contains essential details such as exam venue, date, and timings.

Tharoor Predicts Poor BJP Performance in South in Upcoming Elections

Tharoor Predicts Poor BJP Performance in South in Upcoming Elections BJP will draw blank in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; itll do worse than its 2019 performance in South: Shashi Tharoor.

Several multimillionaires in the fray in Andhra Pradesh - ap7am

Several multimillionaires in the fray in Andhra Pradesh ap7am

AP SET Answer Key 2024 released at apset.net.in, direct link to download

The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP SET) 2024 answer key has been officially released on the examination authority's website, apset.net.in. This development provides candidates with the opportunity to assess their performance in the exam and verify their answers against the official solutions. The AP SET answer key serves as a crucial resource for candidates to estimate their scores before the declaration of results.

East, South continue to reel under heatwave; max temperature in Telangana to hit 45C, says IMD

East, South continue to reel under heatwave; max temperature in Telangana to hit 45C, says IMD As vast swathes of east and south India continued to bake under the scorching sun on Thursday, with the mercury in two Telangana districts hitting the 44C mark; a top scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) held out no hope of an immediate respite for the state, adding that the maximum temperature can reach up to 45C over the next few days. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, IMD scientist Dr A. Sravani said, The maximum temperatures in Telangana have been on an upward curve over the last few days, It has now shot up to 44C. Over the next two to three days, the heatwave that has been building up steadily will intensify further. While across the state, the maximum temperatures have been upwards of 40C over the last few days, some parts even hit 44C. Some of the state observatories have even recorded maximum temperatures in the region of 45C or more in certain areas. The eastern part of the state has recorded temperatures in excess of 43C, while two districts have seen the mercury breach the 44C-mark. The Nizamabad district saw the mercury hit 44.1C while Ramagundam in the Peddapalli district recorded 44.4C, the climate scientist added. The prevailing condition will continue over the next four days. We will issue an orange alert (heatwave warning) tomorrow. After May 5, the maximum temperature in the state could show a marginal decrease with showers, too, predicted, Sravani added. According to a post on the official X handle of the IMD, Rentachintala in Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest maximum temperature on Thursday, at 46.2C, followed by Tirupathi and Rayalaseema at 45.6C; Khammam and Telangana at 45C; Talcher in Odisha at 45C; Purulia and Gangetic West Bengal at 44.1C; Karur Paramathi in Tamil Nadu at 44C); Malda and sub-Himalayan West Bengal at 41.8C; and Forbesganj in Bihar at 41.4C. The IMD also issued a red alert for severe heatwave in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, saying the condition was likely to persist over the next two to three days. The Met also issued an 'Orange' alert for Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh over the next 4-5 days. Further, according to the IMD, the heatwave will persist in most areas of the eastern and southern states in May, including Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. While the political temperature south of the Vindhyas has peaked amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, in several cities of Telangana, not just the people but political leaders, as well, have had to bow to the unforgiving sun. Amid the intense heatwave, leaders across political parties have been wary not to take carry out campaign-related activities during the day and have been going door-to-door and taking out rallies and roadshows before 10 am or after 5 pm. The district administration has also been running awareness campaigns among voters in the morning or evening. From party offices, shops to religious places, all establishments stay closed in the afternoon hours, with priests, aides and devotees at temples, as well as party workers choosing to stay indoors. Dr Priyanka Ala, the district magistrate of Bhadradri Kothagudem, said, Already, the temperatures in districts are in excess of 45C and we are expecting it to inch further upward to 46 or 47C on May 13, the polling day. Considering the unforgiving weather, we have decided to make special arrangements at the polling stations. One of them is AMF, which stands for Assured Minimum Facilities. We also provide adequate drinking water facilities along with toilets. We have also made special seating arrangements under the shade. Each polling station will have a minimum of two to four tents. Medical kits, including ORS, will also be arranged. Ahead of polling on May 13, the political parties as well as the district administration are making elaborate arrangements to bring the maximum number of votes to the polling stations. The parties have not only arranged auto-rickshaws to ferry voters to their designated polling booths but also cold beverages, drinking water, and tents to enable them to get their fingers inked on May 13. Special arrangements have also been made at hospitals to attend to voters should they complain of discomfort or distress on account of the prevailing heatwave on polling day. (ANI)

Owaisi bats for Jagan, says he will continue Muslim quota in AP

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi exuded confidence that if the YSRCP wins the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will continue the reservations for Muslims in the state. Owaisi also said that the people of Andhra Pradesh will teach a lesson to TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

As maximum temperature in India soars above 47 degrees, IMD issues severe heatwave warning for 7 states

IMD predicts heat wave in East and South India until early May, affecting Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Central India. West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand experiencing severe heat wave conditions. Kalaikunda, Baharagora record high temperatures. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh may experience heat wave.

Heat waves likely in 265 Andhra Pradesh mandals on Thursday - South First

Heat waves likely in 265 Andhra Pradesh mandals on Thursday South First

PM Modi's Election Campaign in Andhra Pradesh: Full Schedule Released - ap7am

PM Modi's Election Campaign in Andhra Pradesh: Full Schedule Released ap7am

Weather updates today: IMD's heatwave 'red' alert for Bengal, 'orange' for Andhra Pradesh, other states - Hindustan Times

Weather updates today: IMD's heatwave 'red' alert for Bengal, 'orange' for Andhra Pradesh, other states Hindustan Times

Chandrababu Naidu turned vicious on Land Act: Jagan Mohan Reddy

VIJAYAWADA: A day after the tripartite alliance announced in its manifesto that it would scrap the Land Titling Act, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Opposition Leader N Chandrababu Naidu had started a vicious campaign against the Act. He said that the Act was intended to resolve the centuries-old land disputes and provide clear land titles to the land-holders. Addressing a public meeting in Bobbili of Vizianagaram district on Wednesday, he said people were flooded with messages and IVR calls regarding the Land Titling Act. They are using every possible medium to tarnish my image, he observed. He said, The Act aims to provide land rights to individuals. It was during the British rule that the lands were surveyed last time. We are doing what no one had done in the past. Over 15,000 staff are surveying the lands across 15,000 village secretariats. The Chief Minister said due to the gross negligence of the previous governments, sub-divisions were carved out without proper boundaries, leading to difficulties for the public in property transactions and legal disputes with the revenue department. CM Jagan during a public meeting at Bobbili on Wednesday | Express I take side of poor and Naidu leading feudal forces, says Jagan I am the one who gives land to the poor unlike the TDP chief, who usurps land from the poor, he asserted. Jagan, who also addressed public meetings at Payakaraopeta and Eluru, termed the 2024 elections a choice between his agenda, which is progressive and Naidus, which is regressive. The Chief Minister said the choice before the people is between his credibility, who initiated various welfare measures through DBT, and the hypocrisy of Naidu who has no consistent policy. Naidu has scant respect for manifesto and election promises, he remarked. Jagan said Naidus frustration reached new heights and he has even started speaking in terms of eliminating me. Such talk stems from desperation and helplessness. I will not be cowed down by such lame threats as I have the blessings of the people in abundance. They stand as a shield to me, he averred. The coming elections are a war between classes and not castes. I am taking the side of the poor and Naidu is leading the feudal forces, he said and reeled off welfare schemes, amount spent while bringing in revolutionary changes in various sectors. Our government has distributed Rs 2.70 lakh crores through DBT with full transparency. Our government has ushered in an unprecedented revolution in the administration, and in several other sectors, including education through English medium in schools and implementing a plethora of schemes like Amma Vodi, Jagananna Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena, he added.

Weather Today (May 2): Maximum Temperatures Above 45C in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra - The Weather Channel

Weather Today (May 2): Maximum Temperatures Above 45C in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra The Weather Channel

Andhra Pradesh: 1.36L pupils get Rs 150 crore edX certifications for free - The New Indian Express

Andhra Pradesh: 1.36L pupils get Rs 150 crore edX certifications for free The New Indian Express

31 Andhra Pradesh mandals to face severe heatwave on May 2

VIJAYAWADA: As many as 31 mandals in the State are likely to experience severe heatwave, while 234 mandals are likely to record heatwave conditions on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a severe heatwave at isolated places across the State on Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh largely experienced hot and humid conditions with daytime temperatures being above 40 degrees Celsius at most places. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) in its daily bulletin said on Wednesday that nearly 79 mandals experienced severe heatwave, and 118 mandals reported heatwave conditions. Koppunuru in Palnadu district recorded the highest daytime temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius followed by Manga Nellore of Tirupati district at 46 degrees Celsius, Kothapalli of Chittoor district at 45.6 degrees Celsius, Yendrapalle of Prakasam district at 45.5 degrees Celsius, Simhadripuram of YSR district at 44.9 degrees Celsius, Vallapalli of Bapatla district at 44.6 degrees Celsius, Devarapalle of Anakapalle district at 44.5 degrees Celsius, and Panchalingala of Kurnool district at 44 degrees Celsius. People are advised not to venture during the daytime between 11 am and 3 pm. The India Meteorological Department emphasised the significant risks of elevated temperatures during heatwaves, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. People advised not to ventre out during daytime People are advised not to venture out during the daytime between 11 am and 3 pm. The India Meteorological Department emphasised the significant risks of elevated temperatures during heatwaves, particularly for vulnerable populations such as elderly and children

Parts of Andhra Pradesh to experience showers in next three days

In a welcome relief from the scorching heat prevailing in the Telugu states, the weather department has predicted scattered rains in various areas of Andhra Pradesh ...

Will preserve 4 pc reservation for Muslims in Andhra Pradesh: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu - The Statesman

Will preserve 4 pc reservation for Muslims in Andhra Pradesh: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu The Statesman

Andhra Pradesh: SCRWWO felicitates women staff in May Day fete

VIJAYAWADA: To mark International Workers Day (May day), to express heartfelt gratitude and warm appreciation towards the Women Employees for rendering invaluable and excellent services in ensuring smooth functioning and aiding in its day-to-day activities, South Central Railway (SCR) Womens Welfare Organisation (SCRWWO), Vijayawada, felicitated 12 Group D Women Employees belonging to various Departments on Wednesday. Dr Varsha Patil, President, SCRWWO, Vijayawada, who was chief guest on the occasion said, that Group-D employees are the real heroes, who work behind the scenes to keep Indian Railways running smoothly. She further said that Group D staff play a pivotal role in the image building of Indian Railways and it is our responsibility to recognize the good work done by the staff and boost their morale. She highlighted the importance of May Day and said that it serves as a reminder of the long-standing fight for workers rights, fair wages, and improved working conditions. Varsha Patil thanked the women employees for their tireless efforts and dedication towards their duty. The 12 Group-D employees were honored with appreciation certificates and gifts for their hard work and commitment on occasion.