VIJAYAWADA: On the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a visionary leader, who envisions India as a global superpower by 2047. He exuded confidence that India will rank among the top two economies by 2047 with Indians becoming leaders in wealth creation. Delivering an inspiring address at a special session of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on Green Industrialisation on Tuesday, he

VIJAYAWADA : With the leadership of both the TDP and JSP instructing their respective cadres not to air their opinions either through media or social media platforms on the issue of elevating for Human Resource Development and IT Minister Nara Lokesh as Deputy Chief Minister, both the parties have maintained restraint. After some TDP leaders issued open statements seeking elevation of Lokesh as the Deputy CM, a section of JSP also raised the demand for elevation of party chief and Deputy CM Pawa

VISAKHAPATNAM: TDP State President and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), which faced dire financial challenges and was on the brink of collapse, was saved due to the decisive leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. He stated that the credit for rescuing the steel plant during tough times goes to Chandrababu Naidu and the NDA government at the Centre. Speaking to media on Tuesday, he extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Un

VIJAYAWADA: Parents are concerned about the Intermediate practical examinations, which are scheduled from February 10 to 20, as they are of the view that students are not properly equipped to face them. A majority of junior colleges, which lay emphasis on entrance tests, have ignored training students in Science practicals. On January 8, Board of Intermediate Education Secretary Kritika Sukla announced significant reforms to improve the standards of junior college education. The reforms include

VIJAYAWADA : Chief Secretary K Vijayanand has instructed District Collectors, Joint Collectors, and officials from relevant departments to expedite land acquisition for the construction and expansion of national highway projects across the State. During a video conference held from the Secretariat on Tuesday, Vijayanand addressed District Collectors, Joint Collectors, and officials from the Revenue, Forest, Transport, R&B, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and the Ministry of Road Tra

VIZIANAGARAM: There is no question of privatising the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Instead, the Union government will announce a special package to develop it. YSRCP leaders cannot tolerate the good work being done by our government and are resorting to mudslinging, said Vizianagaram district in-charge and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Tuesday. She reaffirmed the TDP-led NDA governments commitment to the development of Andhra Pradesh and the welfare of its people. Drawing a parallel between

VIJAYAWADA: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar assured electricity employees that their proposed Pay Revision Commission (PRC) is under consideration and that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu would make a favorable decision soon. He made this statement while releasing the 2025 diary and calendar of the APSEB Engineers Association in Vijayawada on Tuesday, alongside APGENCO Managing Director KVN Chakradhar Babu. The minister lauded the dedication of electricity engineers in safeguarding the i

VIJAYAWADA: Chairman of the Twenty Principles Programme Implementation, Lanka Dinakar, stated that a report on the steps to promote organic farming in Andhra Pradesh will be submitted to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu after inspecting the activities of the Attaluru Organic Farming FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) at the field level. Lanka Dinakar, along with Organic Farming Certification Authority Chairman Shevala Dattu and organic farming expert Sarath Kumar Reddy visited Attaluru Organic

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh firmly rejected Telanganas proposal to share Krishna River water on a 50:50 ratio during the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) meeting on Tuesday. The State government insisted on retaining the current 66:34 ratio, citing allocations made under the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-1 (KWDT-1). Speaking to the media after the meeting, Andhra Pradesh Engineer-in-Chief (Water Resources) Venkateswara Rao explained, The 66:34 ratio is based on allocations for various proj

VIJAYAWADA: The State Government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Art of Living to implement leadership development and capacity-building programmes for government officials through Vyakti Vikas Kendra, a Public Education and Charitable Trust under the aegis of the Art of Living. Following a meeting with Gurudev Sri Ravi Shankar, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the move. Vyakti Vikas Kendra Chairman Sri Prasanna Prabhu met Principal Secretary of Genera

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, B Srinivasa Varma, unveiled the new logo and mandate of the National Institute of Research for Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA) in Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday. The transformed institute will now focus on research for commercial crops like tobacco, turmeric, castor, chilli, and ashwagandha, aiming to boost farmers income and reduce import dependence. The event saw the presence of ICAR Deputy Director General (Crop Science)

ONGOLE: Two bike riders were killed and one other severely injured in a tragic road accident near Kondepi town on Tuesday night. The accident occurred when their bike collided with a tractor laden with firewood logs. The victims, identified as Indla Chiranjeevi (36) and Pamuru Durga Rao (27), died on the spot. The third rider, Chelamcharla Aveen (21), is undergoing treatment at Ongole Government General Hospital (GGH-RIMS). Kondepi Circle Inspector Soma Sekhar, along with Sub-Inspector Prem Kuma

ANAKAPALLI: Fire broke out at a pharmaceutical company here on Tuesday morning and the flames were extinguished within 20 minutes, a police official said. None was injured in the accident, he added. Anakapalli superintendent of police Tuhin Sinha said the fire broke out at 6:30 am at MetroChem API Pvt Ltd in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, Parawada, Anakapalli district. Fire breaks out at Metro Chem Pharma in Parawada Pharma City, #Anakapalle . Flames erupt from an effluent tank, with thick smoke

VIJAYAWADA: Representatives of the All India Confederation of the Blind and the Development and Welfare Association of the Blind met State Chief Secretary K Vijayanand at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Sunday. The delegation urged the State government to appoint an independent State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, as mandated by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016. The delegation, led by P Chokka Rao, vice-president of the All India Confederation of the Blind,

VIJAYAWADA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with the State BJP and VHP leaders in Vijayawada on Sunday. He focused on strengthening the party in the State and promoting awareness among people about the Central schemes at the meeting with BJP leaders, which was chaired by State party chief Daggubati Purandeswari. He is said to have discussed the appointment of new State BJP chief at the meeting. Later, some aspirants for the post, including MLA Sujana Chowdary and a few MPs,

VIJAYAWADA: Amid increasing calls from within the party to elevate IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh to the position of Deputy Chief Minister the TDP high command has issued a directive instructing leaders not to make public statements on the matter. The party leadership has indicated that any decision will be made only after consultations with alliance partners the BJP and the Jana Sena. The directive follows a recent statement by TDP Politburo member Reddeppagari Srinivasa Reddy, who proposed L

VIJAYAWADA: Whether people like it or not, Nara Lokesh will become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the future, said Industries Minister TG Bharath on Monday while interacting with the Telugu Diaspora in Zurich. It may be pointed out that Bharath is part of the delegation visiting Davos in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Summit. The Ministers statement is significant, coming just hours after the TDP reportedly issued a directive to party leaders and cadre, urging them to refrain

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has directed officials to revamp the village panchayat cluster system and formulate new guidelines to streamline administration. At a review meeting with Panchayat Raj and Rural Development officials held at his camp office on Monday, the Deputy CM proposed grading village panchayats based on population instead of revenue. Staff allocation should also align with the population to ensure efficient service delivery. He instructed officials to form a c

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu began his visit to Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit on an enthusiastic note by taking part in a series of high-level meetings with investors and business leaders, showcasing the vast potential of Andhra Pradesh as an investment destination. On day one, he first met Mridul Kumar, Indian Ambassador to Switzerland at the Hilton Hotel, Zurich, and discussed avenues to attract Swiss investments into Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting that over 3

VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivashankar Reddy has questioned the credibility of Chief Chandrababu Naidus repeated claims of bringing massive investments to Andhra Pradesh during his tenure between 2014 and 2019. Highlighting the absence of tangible outcomes, Sivashankar pointed out that despite four visits to Davos during that period, no significant industrial progress was achieved. He lambasted the baseless promises amplified by a section of media that boasted about investments from gl

VIJAYAWADA: The State government kicked off another round of land survey (re-survey) on Monday after the revenue and land survey officials concerned are said to have received more than 2.8 lakh complaints across the State alleging irregularities and confusion over the previous land survey. According to sources, the re-survey of both private and government lands would be conducted on a pilot basis, selecting one village from each mandal. The resurveying will be done using highly advanced technolo

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said that the State government would soon provide WhatsApp Governance services to the people in line with the objectives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The State government will run a pilot project in Tenali Assembly constituency beginning this month-end, where residents of the region will be able to obtain birth and death certificates via WhatsApp, he revealed. Chairing a meeting with the officials at the Real-Time Governance Socie

TIRUPATI: Maintaining that there was nothing wrong with TDP leaders and cadre calling for the elevation of IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, Tirupati Jana Sena in-charge Kiran Royal described it as a fair expectation. Speaking to the media in Tirupati on Monday, he pointed out that the marginalised and weaker sections had also expressed a desire for Jana Sena Party president and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to become Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

GUNTUR: Minister for Agriculture, Marketing, and Fisheries K Atchannaidu launched a State-wide animal health camp programme in Chirravuru village, Tadepalli, on Monday. The initiative, aimed at improving cattle health care, productivity, and controlling diseases, will run from January 20 to 31 across 12,200 villages in the State. The camps will provide medical tests, treatment, and fertility services to cattle, benefiting over 45 lakh farmers. The government plans to make animal husbandry servic

TIRUPATI: The Flamingo Festival 2025 concluded at the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, drawing thousands of students, bird enthusiasts, and tourists from across the region. Over 3,000 students from Tirupati and Nellore districts attended with free transportation and meals provided by organisers. Visitors from neighbouring States like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also travelled to witness the sanctuarys natural beauty and migratory birds. The event featured activities such as birdwatching, games, photo exhi

VIJAYAWADA: Assembly Speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu raised concerns over the declining number of working days in Legislative Assemblies. He remarked, Fewer working days weaken democracy. Legislative bodies with over 100 members should mandatorily conduct sessions for at least 75 days a year. Over a five-year term, every legislature must ensure a minimum of 75 working days annually. Speaking in Telugu at the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna on Monday, Ayyanna pointed out that 50%

GUNTUR: Andhra Pradesh is set to showcase the 400-year-old legacy of Etikoppaka Bommalu, the eco-friendly wooden toys, through a tableau that will roll along Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The intricate and culturally significant toys, a heritage craft of the State, were selected from various themes presented by officials. Speaking to TNIE, Deputy Director of the Information and Public Relations Department, P Kiran Kumar, said this marks the fourth consecutive year th

VIJAYAWADA: Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modis support for the development of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah highlighted that the Centre has approved projects totalling over Rs 3 lakh crore for the State in the last six months. As part of his two-day tour to Vijayawada, he addressed a gathering on the 20th Raising Day of the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) at Kondapavuluru in Krishna district on Sunday. He also inaugurated the southern campus of the Nati

VIJAYAWADA: MP Kesineni Shivanath (Chinni) has initiated an action plan to develop 295 villages in the Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency and ensure that at least one entrepreneur emerges from every family. He chaired a special meeting with National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) representatives and NTR District Collector Dr Lakshmisha at a hotel in Vijayawada on Sunday. During the meeting, MP Kesineni outlined his vision of transforming rural areas into 'Viksit Panchayats', advocating for

GUNTUR: The Excise Department officials seized 8.5 grams of cocaine and arrested three individuals in Guntur on Sunday. This is the first such case to be reported in Guntur district. Based on a tip-off, officials conducted inspections at Ravindra Nagar and Syamala Nagar Road, where three suspects attempted to flee. They were apprehended and found with seven packets of cocaine. The accusedSK Dadavali (27), SK Khaseem (31), and SK Sameer Baji (34)all residents of Nallacheruvu in Guntur, were repor

GUNTUR: Guntur Government General Hospital (GGH) is gearing up to create history as it prepares to perform liver transplantation surgeries, becoming the first government hospital in Andhra Pradesh to provide such services. The hospital recently received the Jeevandan AP Deceased Donor Certificate, enabling it to commence these life-saving procedures. Patients requiring liver transplants who have registered at Guntur GGH will be treated based on the waiting list. Guntur GGH has already earned rec

VIJAYAWADA: Thanking the Centre for extending its support to Andhra Pradesh, which suffered a lot due to mismanagement of the previous regime, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh will play a major role in Prime Minister Narendra Modis Viksit Bharat@2047. He lauded the efforts of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve the most pressing issues in the country, and acknowledged that Shah is adopting novel methods like setting up a separate dashboard to maintain law and order. I

VIJAYAWADA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with the State BJP and VHP leaders in Vijayawada on Sunday. He focused on strengthening the party in the State and promoting awareness among people about the Central schemes at the meeting with BJP leaders, which was chaired by State party chief Daggubati Purandeswari. He is said to have discussed the appointment of new State BJP chief at the meeting. Later, some aspirants for the post, including MLA Sujana Chowdary and a few MPs,

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRCP has demanded the TDP-led NDA government to categorically state that it is against the privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Botcha Satyanarayana said, The aid package given by the Centre is part of the privatisation move as there are several riders in it. The YSRCP is committed to the slogan of Visakha Ukku, Andhrula Hakku. A similar aid package was given to the neighbo

VIJAYAWADA: The sanctity and image of Tirumala has suffered a big dent with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu continuing his cheap gimmicks to stall the probe of any kind into the Tirupati stampede, said former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy. Speaking to the media in Tirupati on Sunday, he said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had asked Sanjiv Jindal, Additional Secretary, to probe the series of untoward happenings in the TTD, and he was supposed to arrive on Sunday. However, a communiq

VIJAYAWADA: State CPM secretary V Srinivasa Rao on Sunday wrote a letter to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, urging him to initiate permanent measures to ensure that Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) remains a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). He welcomed the Centres announcement of Rs 11,400 crore aid package for the revival of VSP. However, he felt that it is only a temporary measure, and there is a need for a permanent solution to the problems bogging down the steel giant. The merger of VSP w

GUNTUR: Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) has set its focus on improving air quality in the city by taking measures to contain air pollution. It may be recalled that Guntur secured the third spot in the country in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan contest organised as part of the national clean air program for 2023-24. The civic body has implemented various initiatives and programmes for the same. As a result, the greenery in the city increased to 30% which was only 17% in 2021. Commissioner P Sriniva

VIJAYAWADA: As many as 52,221 people have been diagnosed with cancer during the Andhra Pradesh governments screening initiative, launched on November 14, 2024. So far, the officials have conducted tests for 53,07,448 individuals, among which, 19,447 were diagnosed with oral cancer, 15,401 with breast cancer, and 17,373 with cervical cancer, totalling 52,221 cases, i.e, 0.98% of those screened. The cancer screening is progressing steadily and will continue till November 2025. As per the data from

TIRUPATI: The second day of the Flamingo Festival witnessed an overwhelming turnout as students, bird lovers, and visitors from various regions gathered to celebrate the beauty of migratory birds. The festival, renowned for its vibrant showcase of avian diversity, has become an attraction for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers alike. Held against the serene backdrop of the Pulicat Lake and surrounding wetlands, the festival celebrates the arrival of flamingos and other migratory birds

RAJAMAHRNDRAVARAM: The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI), which has been synonymous with agricultural research in Rajamahendravaram for the past six decades, will be officially transformed into the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA) on January 21. This transition signifies a paradigm shift from a tobacco-centric research to a broader mandate that includes high-value commercial crops such as turmeric, castor, chilli, and ashwagandha. Established in 1965, the

VIJAYAWADA: For 38-year-old young farmer G Krishnamurthy, his four acres of land serve as his laboratory, where he has experimented with natural farming and worked wonders. The farmer is demonstrating to the world what the self-reliance of a farmer truly means. Hailing from the remote Sigalapalli village in Kuppam mandal of the Chittoor district, Krishnamurthy has spent over eight years cultivating not only crops but also hope and health for his community. My journey as a farmer in the real sens

GUNTUR: Against all odds, two sisters from Guntur are making waves in sports. K Dhanalakshmi (19), a final-year Polytechnic diploma student, and K Paapa (17), a degree student, have emerged as rising stars in shootball and floorball, winning accolades at the State and national level events. Their journey is deeply rooted in resilience and determination of their mother, K Annamma. Earning between Rs 500 and Rs 900 a day while working at Guntur mirchi yard and doing odd jobs, she shouldered the re

VIJAYAWADA: Safaru Sanath Kumar, a Class X student from PM Shri Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) and Junior College in Penamaluru, Vijayawada, has emerged as a symbol of determination and resilience. Standing at just 95 cm tall and weighing 11 kg due to growth hormone deficiency, Sanaths story highlights the transformative impact of inclusive education and the discovery of hidden talent. Born into a weaving community, Sanaths family has roots in the Swakula Sali community, with ancestors who mi

VIZIANAGARAM: A man and his daughter, were killed, and 12 others were injured in a road accident on Saturday when a private medical college bus from the Anil Neerukonda Institute of Medical Sciences rammed into a stationary lorry with a punctured tyre. The incident occurred on the Visakhapatnam-Raipur National Highway near Madhupada village under Gajapathinagaram mandal in Vizianagaram district. The lorry had its hazard indicators on to alert other vehicles of the issue. However, the bus driver

GUNTUR: Deputy Chief Minister (Panchayat Raj and Rural Development) Pawan Kalyan stressed the need for cleanliness and said it is the collective responsibility of all stakeholders, at the launch of Swachh Andhra - Swachh Divas programme at Namburu near here on Saturday. He visited the waste management plant and enquired about its functioning, and also felicitated 35 Swachh workers, who worked hard during the recent floods. Accompanied by Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and Ponnur MLA Dh

VIJAYAWADA: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Piyush Anand unveiled the special edition of annual newsletter The Saviour at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) South Campus in Kondapavuluru on Saturday. He visited the NIDM South Campus on the occasion of 20th NDRF Raising Day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the NIDM campus on Sunday. At a press conference, Piyush Anand said NDRF has grown from eight to 16 battalions now, and has a presence a

TIRUPATI: The Flamingo Festival 2025 commenced on a grand note at Sullurpeta in Tirupati on Saturday and will run until January 20. Tourism Minister Kandukuru Durgesh, along with Sullurpeta MLA Nellavala Vijayashree and District Collector Dr S Venkateshwar, inaugurated the event, which features cultural programmes, wildlife awareness initiatives and tourism activities across Pulicat Lake, Atakanitippa and BV Palem. Durgesh praised the audiovisual presentation highlighting flamingos and Pulicat L

VISAKHAPATNAM: We are accomplishing what seemed impossible, said MP M Sribharat, while expressing his gratitude to the Centre for announcing Rs 11,400 crore special package for the revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Speaking to mediapersons at the TDP office in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, he said the time has come to showcase VSPs potential to the nation. The package, which includes new equity infusion, working capital support, and permission to issue preference shares, will inject a new energ

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos to promote the Brand Andhra Pradesh and attract investments to the State. This event, featuring global business leaders, provides an opportunity to secure investments by showcasing the States potential. Since assuming office, Naidu has successfully attracted investments with major companies like Google, which already signed agreements with the AP government. In just seven months, the

VIJAYAWADA: Housing and I&PR Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy emphasized the importance of cleanliness as a daily practice while participating in the Swachh Andhra-Swachh Diwas program in Nuzvid on Saturday. The Minister joined a human chain at Rajiv Circle, took a cleanliness pledge, and spent an hour cleaning roads and drains in the area. Addressing the gathering, Parthasarathy urged citizens to support the state governments Swachh Andhra initiative, held every third Saturday, and contribute to c