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Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out at a godown in Vijayawada

A fire broke out at a godown on Bandar Road in Vijayawada on Thursday morning, an official said.... read..

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Andhra CM Jagan Reddy injured in stone attack during 'Memantha Siddham' bus yatra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was injured in a stone-pelting attack during the 'Memantha Siddham' bus yatra in Vijayawada on Saturday evening.... read..

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"Congress and YSRCP see Muslims as vote bank machine...": BJP leader Lanka Dinakar

Lanka Dinakar, Bharatiya Janata Party Andhra Pradesh spokesperson on Wednesday said that Congress and the ruling YSRCP see Muslims as a "vote bank machine" while PM Modi-led government considers them an "integral part of the Indian society."... read..

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"Ugadi brings with it new hope of bright future:" Andhra Pradesh Governor

On the eve of Ugadi festival, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S. Abdul Nazeer has extended his warmest wishes and said it is a festival of joy that brings with it new hope of a bright future.... read..

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"Will always stand with poor and for their upliftment": Chandrababu Naidu

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu said that he will always stand by the poor and their upliftment will be taken care of by the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance if they come to power in the state.... read..

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Election Commission of India appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh

The Election Commission of India appointed three special observers for Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Massive fire engulfs oil tanker godown in Vijayawada

A massive fire broke out at an oil tanker godown in the Vijayawada area on Tuesday.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP announces candidates for 6 seats in Andhra Pradesh

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced its list of candidates for six seats in Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP chief Naidu wishes speedy recovery to unwell Governor Abdul Nazeer

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday wished a speedy recovery to Governor Abdul Nazeer, who was hospitalised on Saturday.... read..

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Andhra Governor Abdul Nazeer hospitalized after falling ill

Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer was rushed to the hospital by his security personnel after suddenly falling ill on Saturday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP releases third list of candidates; Vasanth Krishna Prasad to contest from Mylavaram

Telugu Desam Party leader and Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad, who recently quit YSR Congress Party, will contest from Mylavaram, the TDP announced on Friday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Former YSRCP MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy joins BJP

Former Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday in the presence of Andhra Pradesh BJP Chief Daggubati Purandeswari and General Secretary Vinodh Tawde at the party's state ... read..

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Andhra CM Jagan announces ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to kin of Geetanjali, who died by suicide after online harassment

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 20 lakh to the family of Geetanjali, who allegedly died by suicide due to online harassment.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer extends wishes on 'Maha Shivaratri'

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer extended warm wishes to the people of the state on the eve of 'Maha Shivaratri'.... read..

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30 pending cases heard; about Rs 80 lakh compensation recommended during NHRC's camp in Vijayawada

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, today concluded its day-long Vijayawada camp sitting after hearing 30 pending cases and recommending about Rs 80 lakh as relief to the victims of human rights violations in the state of Andhra Pradesh, a... read..

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YSRCP targeting TDP leaders through Andhra Revenue Intelliegence: Chandrababu Naidu to Governor

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shot off a letter to Governor S Abdul Nazeer alleging that the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) is targeting his party leaders through the Andhra Pradesh State Directorate for Reve... read..

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"It is very ridiculous to know that...": TDP leader Varla Ramaiah on Hanuma Vihari accusing ACA of mistreatment

Politburo Member of Telugu Desam Party Varla Ramaiah made a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy following Indian batter Hanuma Vihar's decision to leave the Andhra Pradesh team.... read..

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Andhra: Goods train derails near Vijayawada; rail movement disrupted

Four wagons of a goods train derailed at Rayanapadu near Vijayawada railway station in Andhra Pradesh, on the intervening nights of Thursday and Friday, an official said on Friday.... read..

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Andhra: Congress leader YS Sharmila led party workers in 'Chalo Secretariat' protest, several leaders detained

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila Reddy, along with party workers and leaders, staged a protest against the state government at Andhra Ratna Bhavan as part of their 'Chalo Secretariat' protest.... read..

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Andhra: Congress leader YS Sharmila spent night in party office to avoid house arrest

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: School Education Department launches programme to provide English assessments for students

The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton University (USA), has launched a programme to provide tailored English assessments for students in Classes 3 to 9 across all government s... read..

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Andhra Pradesh Governor attends PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' program

Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer virtually attended the programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with students, teachers and parents in the seventh edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', 2024 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Mon... read..

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"Andhra Pradesh is under debt of Rs 10 lakh crores, made no progress in last ten years": YS Sharmila

The newly appointed Congress chief for Andhra Pradesh, YS Sharmila on Sunday criticized the YSRCP government for pushing the state under huge debt and said that no progress has taken place in the state in the last 10 years.... read..

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Andhra Congress chief Sharmila's supporters hold protest after convoy stopped in Vijayawada; police call it 'routine halt'

The supporters of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila Reddy held protests on Sunday after her convoy was stopped by Vijayawada police at Ramavarappadu.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh CM unveils 206-feet tall Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the 206-feet tall statue of Dr BR Ambedkar installed at the Swaraj Maidan in Vijaywada, an official statement said on Friday.... read..

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Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy unveils world's largest statue of BR Ambedkar in Vijayawada

In a significant move towards promoting inclusivity and honouring the contributions of BR Ambedkar, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday unveiled the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Vijayawada.... read..

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YSRCP MLA Kodali Nani leads bike rally on NTR's death anniversary; criticizes Chandrababu's tactics

Gudivada witnessed the commemoration of NTR's death anniversary, marked by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kodali Nani's active participation in various programs on Thursday.... read..

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Andhra BJP chief Daggubati Purandeswari pays tribute to NTR on his death anniversary

Andhra Pradesh BJP President Daggubati Purandeswari, paid tribute to the NTR statue at Patamata NTR Circle in Vijayawada, on Nandamuri Tarakara Rao's (NTR) death anniversary.... read..

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Farmers in Andhra raise concerns on inappropriate use of steroid in rooster breeding amid Sankranti rooster fight ritual

As Sankranti is celebrated, the traditional practice of rooster fighting in Andhra Pradesh is under scrutiny due to concerns raised by farmers.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: G Kishan Reddy flags off three trains from Guntur

Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday flagged off the much-delayed extension of three trains--the Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada Uday Express up to Guntur; the Vijayawada-Hubballi Amravati Express up to Narsapur; and the Nandyal-Kadapa Express special... read..

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More female than male voters in Andhra Pradesh: ECI chief Rajiv Kumar

Amid preparations for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh in 2024, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said that the number of female voters in the state is more than the number of male voters.... read..

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India, Israel natural partners in high-tech sector, says envoy Naor Gilon

Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, on Tuesday said New Delhi and Tel Aviv were natural partners in the high-tech sector, adding that trade between the two countries has surpassed the USD 10 billion mark.... read..

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Chandrababu Naidu complains against YSRCP for manipulation of voter list

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu said that he raised a complaint against the YSRCP at the State Election Commission for allegedly creating a "false voter list",... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Municipal workers stage protest, demand fair wages in Vijayawada

In a protest held at the Vijayawada Collectorate on Monday, municipal workers rallied for equitable compensation and decried the imposition of mandatory duties without corresponding fair wages. The protestors criticised the stifling of workers and emphasi... read..

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"Not right for me to continue...": TDP MP Kesineni Nani to quit party

In a Facebook post, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Kesineni Nani on Saturday announced his decision to quit the party, expressing his belief that the party no longer requires his services. He said, "It is not right for me to continue in the party."... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP to replace Vijaywada MP Kesneni Nani ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas on Friday announced that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has decided to replace him ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Congress to gear up for agitational programs in Andhra Pradesh: Gidugu Rudra Raju

Buoyed by the recent win in Telangana, the Congress party is now going to gear up for the "agitational programs" on the field in the state ahead of state Assembly polls, Andhra Pradesh Congress president Gidugu Rudra Raju said on Saturday.... read..

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"Doesn't imply alliance with INDIA bloc": TDP's Nara Lokesh on 'chance' meeting between Chandrababu, Shivakumar

With Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu's 'chance' meeting with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shiva Kumar leading to speculation in political circles, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh has said that the meeting was coincidental and no poli... read..

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1,70,000 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir' built in country: Mandaviya

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that a total of 1,70,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), rechristened as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir', have been created in the country.... read..

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Andhra: BJP leaders pay tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary

Andhra BJP President Daggubati Purandeshwari paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary at the state BJP office on Monday.... read..

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Semi-Christmas celebrations held at Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer participated in the semi-Christmas celebrations held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Sunday.... read..

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Andhra: TDP Chief Naidu performs three-day penance rituals at his residence in Vijayawada

The three-day Shatachandi Parayana Ekottara Vriddhi Maha Chandi Yagam and Sudarshana Homam rituals at the residence of Telugu Desam president Nara Chandrababu Naidu ended at his residence in Vijayawada on Sunday.... read..

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'Just a courtesy meet': Prashant Kishor meets Chandrababu, sets off buzz in Andhra politics

With the ensuing Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls just months away, former election strategist Prashant Kishor called on Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Saturday.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh Governor extends Christmas greetings

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Sunday extended greetings to all members of the Christian community in the state on the occasion of Christmas.... read..

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ECI team holds meeting to takes stock of poll preparedness in Andhra Pradesh

A pivotal meeting on preparations for the ensuing Assembly and general elections in Andhra Pradesh commenced here in Vijayawada on Friday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) team, bringing together District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (S... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: CPI State Secretary accuses govt of neglect after cyclone Michaung; says farmers face devastating loss

In a stark revelation, CPI State Secretary K Ramakrishna has brought attention to the dire situation faced by farmers in the state, asserting that they have suffered complete losses due to the recent cyclone, with little to no government assistance.... read..

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Andhra Pradesh: Opposition leaders hold meeting against government's management of Cyclone Michaung and drought

In a significant All Party Round table meeting convened at Vijayawada Dasari Bhavan on December 9, leaders from the CPI Rashtra Samithi, expressed deep concern over the havoc wreaked by Cyclone Michaung in various parts of the state.... read..

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Cyclone Michaung: Andhra CPM State Secretary flags concerns over lack of proper drainage system

Following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Michaung during the past two days, Andhra Pradesh CPM State Secretary Srinivasa Rao on Thursday flagged concerns over the lack of a proper drainage system in the state.... read..

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"Self-proclaimed Vishawagurus condoning Israel's war crimes": CPI (M) leader MA Baby on Middle-east situation

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader MA Baby on Thursday criticised the Centre led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the "self-proclaimed Vishwagurus" are condoning Israel's war crimes.... read..

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Sapta Jyotirlinga Bharat Gaurav Tourist train chugs off from Vijayawada

The Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train witnessed an enthusiastic response from rail tourists in and around Vijayawada. 159 Rail Yatris boarded the "Sapta Jyotirlinga Yatra Bharat Gaurav Train from Vijayawada Railway Station on Saturday, N... read..

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Andhra Governor Nazeer participates in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Governor of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer participated as Chief Guest at the programme organised on the occasion of 3rd Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat at Araku Valley in Alluri Sitharama Raju District on Wednesday.... read..

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