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Jagan Reddy government grabbed lands, misused it in Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday attacked former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and said that the previous state government had completely grabbed the lands near the Budameru River and misused it. "The negligence and irregularities of the previous government became a curse to the state," Naidu said, in a veiled dig at Jagan Mohan Reddy. He stated that if the Budameru river works had been completed, the state would not have faced a calamity.Naidu's remarks came...
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3 Andhra IPS officers suspended for 'wrongful arrest' of Mumbai-based actor

The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers following allegations of wrongful arrest of Mumbai-based actor and model Kadambari Jethwani.The suspended IPS officers -- former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu, former Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata and former Vijayawada Deputy Commissioner Vishal Gunni -- proceeded with the arrest of Jethwani in Mumbai on February 2, allegedly without written orders or sufficient evidence.The suspen...
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8 dead, many injured after bus collides with lorry in Andhra's Chittoor

At least eight people were killed, and over 33 were injured after a government bus hit a lorry in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor on Friday.The incident took place on the Chittoor-Bangalore Highway near Mogili Ghat in Chittoor district, when an Andhra Pradesh Regional State Transport Corporation bus, which was going from Tirupati to Bengaluru, collided with a lorry.Police have rushed to the spot and rescue operations are on.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu offered condolences to the...
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3 house burglars arrested in Andhra, stolen goods worth over Rs 10 lakh seized

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested three individuals in connection with a series of house burglaries in Eluru district. The police also recovered stolen property worth over Rs 10 lakh.The arrests were made during a routine vehicle check at the Kalaparru Toll Plaza on September 11.The arrested individuals have been identified as Peketi Venkata Reddy (36), Chekuri Venkata Reddy (35), and Sheikh Alla Bakshu (39).During the investigation, police recovered stolen property worth approximately Rs 10,78...
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Compensation for flood victims to be paid before September 17: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pledged to provide justice and compensation for every flood victim during a visit to flood-affected areas in Eluru district on Wednesday. "I have personally experienced all the problems that you are facing, and I will do justice for each one," he assured the victims. To mitigate the damage, the Chief Minister announced an increase in ex-gratia payments for crop loss, from Rs 17,000 per hectare under the previous government to Rs 25,000 per hectare....
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Truck falls into canal while trying to avoid potholes in Andhra, 7 dead

At least seven people were killed in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district late on Tuesday night. The accident occurred near Devarapalli village when an Eicher truck carrying cashew nuts and eight passengers from Jangreddygudem veered off the road and plunged into a canal.According to police, the truck driver lost control while trying to avoid a pothole, causing the vehicle to overturn.Seven people sitting on top of the lorry died on the spot, while one person was rescued an...
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3 arrested for killing 4 people with cyanide-laced drinks after befriending them in Andhra

Three women have been arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Tenali for killing four people by mixing cyanide in their drinks after befriending them first and then robbing them following their deaths.The accused, identified as Munagappa Rajini (40), Madiyala Venkateshwari (32), and Gulra Ramanamma (60), were arrested by the police on Thursday.According to the police, the accused had been targeting victims who had gold jewellery or cash and would befriend them before offering them drinks laced with cyanide...
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YS Sharmila urges Centre to supply drinking water to people in flood-hit Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila Reddy on Friday wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging him to allow the Railways to supply bottled water from Rail Neer plant in Visakhapatnam to the people of flood-hit Vijayawada.For the past few days, Vijayawada and other parts of Andhra Pradesh have been battered by heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and restricting access to potable water."I write this letter to draw your attention to the severe situation currently faced by Vijayawada....
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Essential supplies to be provided to flood-affected families: Andhra Minister

Essential commodities will be provided to the flood-affected families in parts of Andhra Pradesh, State Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said on Thursday. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Manohar said supplies, including 25 kgs of rice, 1 kg of Toor dal, 1 kg of palm oil, 1 kg of sugar and 2 kgs of potato and onion will be provided to the affected people in flood-ravaged Andhra Pradesh from September 6. "We've also tied up with LPG supplying companies for 12 free service ca...
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TDP leader accused of sexual assault by party worker, suspended

Telugu Desam Party leader Koneti Adimulam has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by a woman party worker. According to the woman, Adimulam repeatedly called her, demanding that she meet him in the hotel room, where he would then threaten and sexually assault her. Both of them were associated with the TDP, and that is how Adimulam obtained her contact, the woman alleged. The woman made the allegations against the Satyavedu MLA during a press conference in Hyderabad, accompanied by her...
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4 Indians, carpooling in Texas, charred to death as truck rams SUV from behind

A multi-vehicle collision in Anna, Texas, has claimed the lives of four Indian nationals, including three from Telangana. The four had connected through a carpooling app for their journey to Bentonville, US. The collision, which involved five vehicles, occurred when a speeding truck reportedly failed to slow down and rear-ended the SUV they were travelling in, causing it to burst into flames.The impact trapped all four occupants inside, and they were charred to death. Their bodies were burnt bey...
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Chandrababu Naidu warns boat operators against charging Andhra flood victims

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has issued a stern warning to private boat operators in flood-affected areas, cautioning them against charging flood victims for rescue services. During his visit to the flood-ravaged regions near Vijayawada, Naidu announced the state government would cover all expenses related to private boat operations and warned that any operator found collecting money from victims would face imprisonment.Speaking to the media at the NTR district collectorate, N...
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Global AI Summit 2024 to be held in Hyderabad, Telangana to unveil AI city project

The "Global AI Summit 2024" will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on Thursday (September 5) and Friday, (September 6). The event, titled "Making AI Work for Everyone," will attract 2,500 delegates, including experts such as Sal Khan of Khan Academy, Daniela Combe of IBM, Peter Diamandis of the XPRIZE Foundation, etc. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the event on Thursday.The two-day summit will focus on AI's impact across various sectors, incl...
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Drones deliver aid to residents stranded due to severe flooding in Vijayawada

At least 10 drones have been deployed to deliver food, medicines, and drinking water to residents stranded by severe flooding in Vijayawada, which has been hit the hardest by record rains following a depression in the Bay of Bengal.Marut Drones, a Hyderabad-based drone company, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation, is making 200 deliveries per hour, reaching at least 5,000 people affected by the floods. The company aims to assist at least 25,000 people during this crisis....
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Jagan Reddy's party pledges Rs 1 crore assistance for Vijayawada flood victims

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced Rs 1 crore in aid for Vijayawada flood victims after discussing the flood issue with senior party leaders at the party office in Andhra Pradesh's Tadepalli.Jagan, who personally visited the flood-affected areas, criticised the state government for failing to provide adequate assistance to the victims. He emphasised that the financial assistance from the party would go direc...
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Andhra Congress chief YS Sharmila demands action on long-pending Kadapa steel plant

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President YS Sharmila on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the district collector of YSR district, urging immediate action on the long-delayed Kadapa steel plant project. The Congress party warned of statewide protests if the demands were not met.In her memorandum, Sharmila highlighted that her father, the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy, had envisioned the steel plant to boost employment and industrial growth in the region. She criticised successive state and central...
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Andhra, Telangana rain fury: 19 dead, schools shut, 140 trains cancelled

At least 19 people have died, and over 17,000 have been evacuated from various parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as incessant rain continues to cause devastation across the states, leading to widespread flooding. Around 140 trains have been cancelled, and many have been diverted.The heavy downpour and flooding, triggered by a low-pressure system, has led to road closures, disconnecting several areas and leaving thousands stranded.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Mi...
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Video: Floodwaters wash away gravel under railway track in Telangana

A portion of gravel under the railway track near Kesamudram in Telangana's Mahabubabad district was washed away due to floodwaters, stranding passengers on a train at Kesamudram railway station.

Rural circle inspector Sarvayya, Sub-inspector Muralidhar, and other staff provided food, water bottles, and biscuit packets for the stranded passengers. Kummariguntla village was submerged due to heavy rains.

A portion of gravel under the railway track near Kesamudram in Telangana's Mahabubabad distri...
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Chandrababu Naidu directs his party cadre to help flood-hit regions in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) cadre to assist in relief operations in flood-hit regions of the state. His directions came as heavy rain continued to batter several parts of that state, causing severe flooding, landslides, damage to properties and crippling normal life.He issued the instructions during a teleconference with the party leaders and activists in the state.The Chief Minister said that since the unexpected floods sever...
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Heavy rain, floods, landslides batter Andhra, Telangana on alert

Heavy rain battered several parts of Andhra Pradesh, causing severe flooding and crippling normal life. Neighbouring Telangana is also on high alert as the coastal states brace for more rain in the coming days due to the ongoing impact of a depression in the Bay of Bengal.In Andhra Pradesh, which experienced flooding and landslides, at least eight people have been killed in rain-related incidents. Several residents from low-lying areas have been moved to safer locations, and around 80 people hav...
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8 killed as heavy rain batters Andhra, Chandrababu Naidu reviews situation

Eight people have been killed in separate incidents, including five in Vijayawada due to landslides, as heavy rain battered Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced Rs 5 lakh each as ex-gratia to the family members of those who died, officials said.Chief Minister Naidu has been, since Saturday morning, continuously monitoring the situation in the state and relief measures being taken in areas worst affected by the downpour. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief canc...
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Government failure: Jagan Reddy’s party on hidden camera in girls’ hostel toilet

The YSR Congress (YSRCP) on Friday hit out at the TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh over a hidden camera being discovered in a washroom of a girls' hostel at an engineering college in Krishna district, describing it as a heinous act and a failure of the government.Speaking to the media at the party office, YSRCP spokesperson P Shiva Shankar stated that the incident caused significant distress among the students and their parents. He alleged that the state's education system was destroyed sinc...
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Reactor explodes at pharmacy laboratory in Telangana, workers evacuated

A reactor exploded at Sripati Lab on Thursday in Telangana’s Nalgonda district, causing a fire and thick smoke in the Q3 block of the laboratory. No casualties were reported in the incident and a major accident was averted as no workers were present inside the lab at the time of the explosion.



The incident occurred when a gas leak was detected from the reactor, prompting the workers to evacuate the area immediately. Fire engines were dispatched to the scene and were able to bring the fire un...
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Andhra Pradesh's Skill Census to bridge gap between employers, job seekers: Official

The Andhra Pradesh government is embarking on a unique initiative, the Skill Census-2024, to understand the skills and competencies of the state's workforce, as well as identify the skill sets that industries require.In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Andhra Pradesh Principal Secretary of IT, IAS Saurabh Gaur, shared details about the project and its objectives, including the upcoming pilot launch in Mangalagiri.Can you elaborate on the purpose and scope of the Skill Census project?"...
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