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Health workers conducting the covid test at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Thursday. (DC Image)

Andhra Pradesh records 21,954 new COVID-19 cases,72 deaths on Thursday

After a total of 1.70 crore tests, the overall infection positivity rate in AP climbed to 7.15%, slightly more than the...

6 May 2021 7:51 PM IST

Countrys biggest COVID Care Centre to be shut from Sep 15. (PTI Photo)

Patients scramble for food at Nandyal Covid care centre

Women, children, old people and middle-aged men all tested their might in the melee

6 May 2021 1:44 AM IST

The MLA distributed PPE kits to all Muslim JAC members and was there when 21 bodies were being placed on Mahaprasthanam and JAC vehicles. DC file photo

Tirupati MLA performs last rites of unclaimed Covid victims

Incidentally, the JAC team had performed last rites to 501 bodies during the first wave last year with the cooperation...

6 May 2021 12:45 AM IST

Leaving nothing to chance, police are patrolling streets and warning those who venture outside. Motorists are being sent back with a strict warning. (Photo: DC/Narayana Rao)

AP CURFEW IMPACT | Only essential services run; violators warned

The curfew will be in effect from 12 noon to 6 am next day. All activities are allowed only from 6 am to 12 noon

6 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

The curfew is adversely impacting the working classes including petty traders, daily wage workers, fruit vendors as also pushcart sellers apart from hotels, who are all forced to close their activities by noon. (Photo: DC/Narayana Rao)

Curfew turns life upside down in AP

Section 144 was in force at Telangana-AP border check posts

6 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

Holding an extensive review on the preparedness for Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu, Jagan Mohan Reddy tells officials that steel and other materials be provided to those intending to construct houses on their own. State would request centre for more funds for the scheme. Officials tell CM the houses would be built by June 2022. (Photo: Twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Mega housing scheme to kick off in AP on June 1

CM orders provision of water, power, infra facilities by May 25 for its smooth run

6 May 2021 12:00 AM IST

Health workers collect nasal swab sample to test for COVID-19 at a Government hospital in Vijayawada. (PTI)

No let-up in Covid cases in Andhra Pradesh

22,204 new COVID-19 infections and 85 deaths were registered in the past 24 hours in the state

5 May 2021 11:00 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh High Court Complex at Amaravati.

Andhra Pradesh High Court takes stock of Covid handling by state...

Lists measures to be followed by government; appoints amicus curie to assist it

5 May 2021 6:51 AM IST

An Indian policeman questions a commuter at a checkpoint during lockdown. (AP)

Curfew from 12 noon to 6 am in Andhra Pradesh from today

To be in force for two weeks; Transport, all establishments to cease ops

5 May 2021 5:46 AM IST

A Covid-19 coronavirus patient lies in an ambulance while waiting to get an admission in a hospital in New Delhi. (AFP)

Call to study virulence of Covid strain in Andhra Pradesh

Doctors are perplexed by the increasing trend of entire families contracting virus and rapid fall in oxygen saturation...

4 May 2021 11:59 PM IST

With several states moving to clamp lockdown/curfew to curb Covid-19 spread, Polavaram project completion may not take place as scheduled. (DC Image/Narayana Rao)

Covid curbs may hamper Polavaram works

As the Godavari flood season begins usually from July, authorities intend to complete such works in an expeditious...

4 May 2021 11:45 PM IST

Jagan reviewed the pace of construction of buildings to accommodate the newly sanctioned medical colleges with senior officials.(Photo: Twitter @AndhraPradeshCM)

Build medical colleges at fast clip: Jagan to officials

Calls for speedy completion of buildings for which judicial review conducted

4 May 2021 12:00 AM IST