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Pesticide production in India is dominated by insecticides and fungicides followed by herbicides and rodenticides. (Representational Images)

AP farmers use less pesticide than others

According to the latest statistics available, in 2015-16 Andhra Pradesh farmers used 2713 tonnes of pesticides.

22 Nov 2018 3:54 AM IST

Due to the presence of this pesticide residue, Guntur chillies are not accepted by European countries and America. (Representational Images)

Red-hot chilli of Guntur can be deadly

Next time you want to add the famed chilli powder from Guntur to your favourite dish, think twice.

22 Nov 2018 3:49 AM IST

Currently, Indian groundnut farmers grow bunch type groundnut varieties adapted to rain fed environments (Representational Images)

Pesticides have impacted taste of groundnut

The nutritional value of groundnut is equal to that of cashew nut.

22 Nov 2018 3:46 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has written to Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, complaining about Gujarat government firm GSPC.

N Chandrababu Naidu owns only Rs 2.99 crore out of Rs 88 crore family...

Mr Lokesh said that for the past seven years they were announcing their assets and this was the eighth year.

22 Nov 2018 3:15 AM IST

Jagan Mohan Reddy

Jagan Mohan Reddy urges SIT to postpone stabbing probe

Sources in YSRC said that responding to the notice, Mr Reddy had filed a writ petition in the HC.

22 Nov 2018 2:47 AM IST

Agriculture scientists point out that excess use of fertilisers like nitrogen, phosphorus for increased productivity and poor soil management was robbing the soil of key nutrients. (Representational Images)

Vijayawada: Deteriorating soil hits original taste

Poor nutrient use efficiency is another cause for concern.

22 Nov 2018 2:23 AM IST

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated that the drought-hit Rayalaseema region would soon turn as a rich horticulture hub after the completion of HNSS project and diversion of Krishna river from Srisailam.

TRS banned in many towns, says N Chandrababu Naidu

Speaking to party leaders on Wednesday, Mr Naidu said this was happening because of the mistakes that the TRS had...

22 Nov 2018 1:52 AM IST

Later, the reporter filed a complaint at the Bhavanipuram police station on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Woman journalist abused while covering powerboat racing event in...

Reporter was LIVE when she was shunted out by security personnel. When reporter asked him to be quiet, he abused her,...

21 Nov 2018 9:01 AM IST

Two employees allegedly thrashed a Dalit teenager, tonsured his head and paraded him with a garland of slippers in Dabauli village.

Vijayawada: Had to carry trustee's slipper, alleges temple priest

When he refused, he was abused, Mr Marutiram said.

20 Nov 2018 4:37 AM IST

Harohalli police station Sub-Inspector Anantharam was injured as Chandra attacked him with a knife. (Representational image)

Visakhapatnam: Convict slits his throat in open court hall

The moment Judgement was pronounced, the convict Appala Naidu took out a knife from his shirt and slashed his throat.

20 Nov 2018 4:32 AM IST

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Chandrababu Naidu will have to pay heavy price for his hunger for...

Mr Lakshminarayana also said that BJP had thwarted the efforts of TD government to grab properties belonging to Agri...

20 Nov 2018 3:17 AM IST

On inspecting the scene, it was found that the baby aged about one month, was buried after death. It looked like the girl child had died due to starvation or some other health complications. (Representational Images)

Visakhapatnam: Miracle newborns survive all odds

Twins born prematurely with low weight through IVF tech.

19 Nov 2018 3:24 AM IST