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Passengers wear face masks for prevention against COVID-19, at Sangolli Rayanna railway station in Bengaluru. (PTI)

Omicron cases rise to 16 in Andhra Pradesh, health officials caution...

The state health authorities maintain that all the contacts of Omicron positive cases are traced and tested

30 Dec 2021 7:05 AM IST

65,299 religious places in AP were mapped and geo-tagged and 51,053 CCTV cameras installed in temples for continuous monitoring of the surroundings. (DC photo)

65,299 religious places in AP mapped, geo-tagged and 51,053 CCTV...

AP is the first and only state to use geo-tagging and mapping technology for the safety and protection of religious...

29 Dec 2021 11:27 PM IST

GST has helped interstate movement of goods. Representational Image. (DC File Image)

GST hike to hit AP textile industry hard

Since almost 80% of fabric production in the country is in the unorganised sector, increasing the GST will hit...

25 Dec 2021 11:52 PM IST

Mayana Jakiya Khanam, has been elected unanimously as deputy chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.

Jakiya Khanam dy head of AP Legislative Council

For the first time, a Muslim woman, Mayana Jakiya Khanam, has been elected unanimously as deputy chairperson of the AP...

27 Nov 2021 1:12 AM IST

Water gushes out from Prakasam barrage as crest gates were lifted by irrigation officials in Vijayawada. (DC file photo)

Panel under CS to check safety of AP's reservoirs

'There was no delay in providing assistance and officials did not hide any losses/damage,' Jagan said

27 Nov 2021 12:58 AM IST

The scheme was launched by Jagan on November 25, 2020, and this is the second consecutive year the scheme is being extended to benefit the small and petty vendors. (DC Image)

Jagan: AP will ensure higher education brings jobs

Right to English Medium Education' to ensure a bright future to the students from all segments of the society

27 Nov 2021 12:33 AM IST

Jagan said it was estimated that over Rs 790 crore would be needed for Jagananna Vidya Kanuka scheme for the year 202122. (DC Image)

Andhra Pradesh first to provide 35% quota for BCs in private varsities

35% reservation for students from BC, SC, ST and minorities to pursue their education in private universities under...

25 Nov 2021 2:08 AM IST

While the district has 360 government liquor outlets, nearly 60 of these registered sales of less than Rs.1 lakh per day. (PTI file photo)

AP to divert liquor money for schemes, draws flak

The criticism was made by the Opposition during discussions for passage of a bill in the state legislative council on...

25 Nov 2021 1:21 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking caste-based census within backward class community. (DC file photo)

AP: House passes resolution for caste-based census of BCs

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy underlined the need for a caste census among BCs for their overall development

24 Nov 2021 1:04 AM IST

The AP government issued orders for distribution of essential commodities to the flood victims. (PTI)

Andhra Pradesh rains: CM Jagan rushes ministers, MLAs to flooded areas

The government issued orders for distribution of essential commodities to the victims' families in the flood-affected...

22 Nov 2021 12:01 AM IST

Electricity meter. (DC Image)

Relief from true-up charges to electricity consumers in AP

There were mass protests as this had resulted in an additional financial burden of Rs 3,669 crore on power consumers in...

21 Nov 2021 11:55 PM IST

Residents wade through a flood-affected area in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Andhra Pradesh floods: Rahul Gandhi asks Cong workers to extend all...

At least 25 people have been killed and 17 others were reported missing in rain-related incidents

21 Nov 2021 1:54 PM IST