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Minister challenges YSRCP on Rayalaseema development claims

Minister challenges YSRCP on Rayalaseema development claims

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Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Roads and Buildings (R&B) Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said that the credit for realising the long-cherished dream of the Rayalaseema people — the construction of the steel plant — goes to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The TDP leader dared the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP Y.S. Avinaash Reddy for a debate on any issue regarding Rayalaseema’s projects and development. “We are also prepared to discuss the number of industries we brought to the region over the past two years,” the Minister said. Speaking to the media from his camp office at Banaganapalle on Saturday, Mr. Janardhan Reddy said the YSRCP, which failed to establish the steel plant during its five-year tenure, is now attempting to steal the credit. He alleged that the YSRCP leaders’ greed for commissions has created a situation in which industries that were prepared to set up their units in the State have fled. “Several industries, including Kia’s ancillary units and many others, for which groundbreaking ceremonies were …

Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable

Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable

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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday invited global semiconductor companies to explore investment opportunities in the state, describing Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s most investment-friendly destinations. Andhra CM pitches state as semiconductor manufacturing hub at Singapore roundtable Addressing the Semicon Ecosystem Roundtable in Singapore, the Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh follows a “Speed of Doing Business” approach to facilitate investments and industrial growth. “This is the right time for investors to explore opportunities in Andhra Pradesh. I invite industrialists to visit the state within the next 30 days and assess the policies and opportunities available,” Naidu said, according to an official press release. He said India is among the safest destinations for investments globally and noted that Andhra Pradesh offers a conducive environment for industries through investor-friendly policies and faster approvals. Highlighting the state’s potential in semiconductor manufacturing, he said a semiconductor manufacturing facility would soon be established in the Rayalaseema region. The chief minister noted that Rayalaseema also offers significant opportunities in defence, aerospace, electronics, fighter aircraft manufacturing and …

Heavy rain likely in Rayalaseema, South Coastal A.P. on June 9, 10

Heavy rain likely in Rayalaseema, South Coastal A.P. on June 9, 10

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Trucks engaged in earthwork operations were partially submerged after heavy rain flooded the project site of an under-construction reservoir at Penumaka near Amaravati on Monday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rain in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on June 9 and 10, while light showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely to prevail across the State until June 12. On Tuesday, moderate to heavy rain is expected in the districts of Palnadu, Prakasam, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and YSR Kadapa, while Markapuram and ASR districts may receive light showers. Hot and humid conditions will also prevail in other parts of the State. According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), daytime temperatures between 42°C and 43°C are likely to be recorded in some areas in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Polavaram and Eluru. Temperatures may hover between 40°C and 42°C in Central Andhra Pradesh and some northern districts. On Monday, Parchur in Bapatla district recorded the day’s highest rainfall of …

Two accidents in Rayalaseema leave one dead, 10 injured

Two accidents in Rayalaseema leave one dead, 10 injured

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Two separate road accidents were reported on Monday (March 23), leaving one person dead and several injured in Annamayya and Sri Sathya Sai districts. In Annamayya district, a luggage van overturned on the Horsley Hills ghat road in B. Kothakota mandal, near Madanapalle. The accident took place near the third hairpin bend after the steering rod snapped, the police said. The luggage vehicle was carrying 10 members of a family who were returning from Horsley Hills in the wee hours of Monday. Ten of them sustained injuries and were shifted to the Government District Hospital in Madanapalle in an 108 ambulance, while two of them were later referred to the SVRR Hospital in Tirupati for critical treatment. In another incident, a cement mixer lorry hit a two-wheeler in Hindupur town on Monday morning. The mishap occurred near the petrol bunk on the main road. The rider, identified as 28-year-old Naveed, suffered serious head injuries and died on the spot. Police shifted the body to the government area hospital for a postmortem. Cases have been registered …

IMD issues yellow alert for Rayalaseema and south coastal districts for May 20-21

IMD issues yellow alert for Rayalaseema and south coastal districts for May 20-21

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Dark clouds hover over the Vijayawada sky, bringing down mercury in the city. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, on May Monday, issued a special bulletin with a forecast of heavy rainfall for South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema on May 20 and 21. The special bulletin said heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in the districts of Tirupati, Chittoor, SPSR Nellore, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, Kurnool, Nandyal on May 20. Similarly, a heavy rainfall forecast has been given for the districts of Anantapur, Annamayya, Sri Sathya sai, Chittoor Kurnool, Nandyal on May 21. The IMD said rain may be accompanied with gusty winds with speed of 50 to 60 kmph. A yellow alert has been issued for the region for the next two days. Thereafter, the State may continue to see thunderstorms until May 23. The IMD also listed down a few steps to be taken to stay safe, including unplugging electrical/electronic appliances during heavy rain, not taking shelter under trees, poles, keeping away …

Justice comes closer to Rayalaseema

Justice comes closer to Rayalaseema

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The Andhra Pradesh government has expedited the process of setting up the High Court Bench in Kurnool and has identified buildings to accommodate 15 judges. It may be recalled that the State Assembly had passed a unanimous resolution for the setting up of a High Court Bench in Kurnool in November 2024. The government’s decision to set up a Bench in Kurnool has been welcomed by everyone in the Rayalaseema region, particularly those from the legal fraternity, especially given that the previous YSR Congress Party government, which had proposed Kurnool as the judicial capital, had failed to keep this promise due to various legal issues. Discontented with the YSRCP government, the legal fraternity had viewed its three-capital proposal as a political move to derail the grand project of Amaravati, the capital city mooted by N. Chandrababu Naidu when he was in power between 2014 to 2019. While former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy had promised that the three capitals proposal would decentralise development, he was unable to implement it. Now, a High Court Bench in …

Two accidents in Rayalaseema leave one dead, 10 injured

Former MLA urges State and Centre to renew FRCA of RDT

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Former MLA and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Anantapur district president Anantha Venkatarami Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to renew the Foreign Contribution (Registration) Act (FCRA) of Rural Development Trust (RDT), which has been extending its services in various sectors since the last 55 years in the drought-hit Rayalaseema region, particularly in Anantapur. Speaking to the media in Anantapur on Sunday, the senior leader said that the services of RTD are not just limited to Anantapur, but extend across the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. “RDT is not affiliated to any religion or a region. It has been working for the upliftment of the poor and its existence is at stake as the Centre has kept the FCRA of the trust pending,” Mr. Venkatarami Reddy said. The RDT was set up by Spanish humanist Vincente Ferrer in 1969. After the death of Vincente Ferrer in 2009, it has been managed by his wife Anne Ferrer and son Moncho Ferrer. Mr. Venkatarami Reddy said that the trust is working …

A case of troubled waters

A case of troubled waters

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The Andhra Pradesh government’s ambitious plan to link the waters of the Godavari and Krishna has become controversial. Touted by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu as a “game changer,” the Godavari-Banakacherla project aims to provide drinking water to 80 lakh people and ensure an additional 7.5 lakh acres of irrigated land. It is estimated to cost ₹80,112 crore and is expected to be completed in three years. The Telangana government has protested against the project. According to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, if any State wants to build a project on any river in these two States, it must inform the Godavari River Management Board and the Krishna River Management Board as well as the neighbouring State. Telangana argues that Andhra Pradesh took up the project without providing this information. The division of water resources has been a source of friction between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh ever since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Telangana, which is upstream, asserts its right to use waters of the Krishna river for projects such as the Palamuru-Rangareddy …

Water Resources Development Minister inspects summer storage works in Madanapalle

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Minister of Water Resources Development Nimmala Rama Naidu stated that the government’s objective is to transform Rayalaseema into ‘Ratanala Seema’ and both Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan are working towards this goal. Mr. Rama Naidu examined the Madanapalle summer storage works, accompanied by senior Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders from the Annamayya and Chittoor districts. He reviewed the works and maps of the summer storage tank at Chippili on the outskirts of Madanapalle and instructed the officials to expedite the works and discussed water storage areas, land under the tank, among other issues. Speaking to the media later, the Minister said that the Chief Minister is prioritising the Irrigation Department, adding that while the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government had completed 90% of the work, intending to supply 3,850 cusecs of water through the Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government did not complete the remaining 10%, resulting in no water flow in the canals. He further highlighted the issue of sand exploitation …

Hyderabad entrepreneur Vishala Reddy’s project Decode Millet to engage a million corporate employees in eight cities

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Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Vishala Reddy Vuyyala has announced Decode Millet, a 16-month project that aims to connect with a million corporate sector employees in eight cities. Through presentations, fun cooking sessions and pop-ups, she hopes to motivate more people to shed their resistance to consuming millets. “The year 2023, observed as the International Year of Millets, saw the active participation of start-ups and micro-processing units, which benefited everyone in the value chain including farmers and producer organisations. There is a need to sustain the momentum for at least five years to ensure continuous consumer engagement,” says Vishala, who founded Millet Bank and Minkan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd (with Priyanka Barathwaj). Decode Millet plans to reach employees of 150 corporate houses in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. “There have been focussed studies on the health risks faced by the corporate sector, especially the IT sector, owing to their lifestyles and we believe that consuming millets can help promote better health. I discovered that a leading IT campus has nearly 80,000 employees. So …