Khammam: In a fierce encounter on Thursday morning, at least six Maoists were killed in a clash with special forces in the Karakagudem forest area of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Telangana. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation led by the elite Greyhounds unit. The police recovered a cache of weapons from the site, including two…
Akshara Bhojraj In the tapestry of our lives, teachers are the weavers who stitch the threads of knowledge, curiosity, and inspiration into the fabric of our future. On Teacher’s Day, we pause to honour these remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation. But this isn’t…
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday provided an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of 20 people who perished in rain-related incidents in the state, even as rescue and relief operations continued in parts of Vijayawada. So far, 20 people have died in the rains and floods which…
Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said the recent torrential rain and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Vijayawada, is the “biggest disaster” he has witnessed in the state in his political career. Naidu on Monday also said he will request the central government to declare the flood in the state as a…
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday received power boats which it asked from the Centre to carry out flood relief operations in Vijayawada, especially at a time when it was running short of them. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to dispatch power boats and additional NDRF…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy convened a high-level meeting on Sunday with his cabinet colleagues and senior officials from all departments to address the relentless rainfall lashing the state for the past few days. The Chief Minister directed officials to remain on high alert for rescue, rehabilitation, and road clearance operations, as the India…
New Delhi: In a significant recognition of his contributions to healthcare, Dr. Kutikuppala Surya Rao, a Padma Shri awardee, was conferred with the Global Health Care Excellency Award 2024 in New Delhi. The award ceremony was a highlight of the 7th International Health & Wellness Expo 2024, held from August 29 to 31. The award…
Amaravati: BJP leader Lanka Dinakar on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre was giving impetus to the target to make Andhra Pradesh into a USD 2 trillion economy by 2047. Addressing a press conference titled ‘Viksit Bharat – Viksit Andhra’ (developed India and Andhra Pradesh) targets by Modi and Naidu,…
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced the launch of a 10-day ‘Praja Palana’ program across the state starting from September 17. This initiative aims to distribute new Ration Cards and Health Cards to eligible citizens, with a major policy shift—ration and health cards will now be issued separately. The CM has instructed officials…
Amaravatu: At a time when Andhra Pradesh is vigourously wooing investments to develop the state, its IT, Electronics and Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday called for passionate individuals to join the state’s Economic Development Board to facilitate these deals. The IT Minister is calling for two associate vice presidents, five general managers…
