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The four important sections of COTPA are: Section 4: No person shall smoke in any public place; Section 5: Prohibition of Advertise-ment of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products; Section 6(a): Vendors should not sell tobacco products to minors, and Section 6(b): Shops selling tobacco products are banned within 100 yards of any educational institution.

Tobacco consumers ridicule proposed COTPA amendments

Respondents of the survey have opposed the proposal to ban sale of loose cigarettes

28 March 2021 7:55 AM IST

The minister conducted a review meeting on Covid-19 through a video conference with collectors, vice-chancellors, district education officials, RJDs and other officials. (Photo: DC)

Andhra Pradesh to shut educational institutions in COVID zones

The minister cautioned about a possible second wave and instructed authorities to take all precautionary measures to...

28 March 2021 4:06 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan approved Sawhneys name for the post on Friday. DC file photo

Ex-CS and adviser to Jagan is new State Election Commissioner of...

The TD objected to Samuel, pointing out that he was a co-accused with Jagan Mohan Reddy in the CBI cases

27 March 2021 8:25 AM IST

Minister for Education Adimulapu Suresh said that exams will be held for seven papers, of which three would be for languages, two group subjects and two science papers, where all the examinations except science papers will be held for 100 marks each. (Photo:DC/Narayana Rao)

Jagananna Vidya Deevena to benefit 10 lakh students on April 9

The minister said that Jagan called for focus on developing Andhra University, SV University, RJUKT, JNTU-Anantapur and...

27 March 2021 7:54 AM IST

The CM inaugurated the updated modern Spandana portal that would better support village and ward secretariats at an event here on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Implement every scheme under Navaratnalu: CM Jagan

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has advised officials at his office (CMO) to monitor the efforts at resolving grievances through...

27 March 2021 4:58 AM IST

This years Budget meetings did not take place due to local body elections. (Representational Photo: PTI)

Cabinet nod for vote on account; TDP raises objection

The Cabinet cleared the Budget ordinance with an estimate of Rs 90,000 crore and this would be sent to the Governor for...

27 March 2021 4:32 AM IST

A look at the number of tests done and the positive cases reported in the last three months indicate that the caseload has risen from January to March, irrespective of the number of tests done. (Photo: DC/ Surenderreddy Singireddy)

AP missing out on COVID-19 tests' target

The authorities are supposed to conduct nearly 52,260 Covid-19 tests every day. But the daily average is between 30,000...

27 March 2021 4:15 AM IST

Captain Ajaykumar Reddy said the coaching camp for the team will be held at Bangabasi college cricket ground in West Bengal from March 25 to 31. Representational image/PTI

Four from Andhra Pradesh, including captain, in Indian blind cricket...

The Indian team was selected by a committee of CABI with John David as its chairman

27 March 2021 1:08 AM IST

Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, MLAs Nimmala Ramanaidu, K Atchham Naidu address the media conference outside the assembly hall in Guntur district on Tuesday. (DC Image: Narayana Rao)

Andhra CID set to file counter affidavit in alleged case of land...

An FIR was earlier registered against Naidu and another minister in a case alleging that TDP govt had taken away lands...

26 March 2021 12:23 PM IST

Officials say conducting public exams would be possible only if the government permits classroom teaching at least for SSC and Inter students till the April fourth week. (Representational Photo: DC)

Andhra Pradesh Junior colleges forcing students to attend classes

As several students had tested positive, some day-scholars stopped attending classes

26 March 2021 7:43 AM IST

Any suggestion and objection on the tendering process reating to the Polavaram irrigation projects may be sent to the Commission by 5 pm on March 31. (Photo: DC/ Narayana Rao)

Polavaram additional works: tender for works costing Rs 683 crore

Plan submitted to Judicial Preview Commission for clearance

26 March 2021 4:20 AM IST

N Ramesh Kumar stated that the State Election Commission lost the opportunity to hold MPTC/ZPTC elections as it faced several unexpected legal challenges. (Photp: DC)

No MPTC, ZPTC polls in AP for now, says SEC

N. Ramesh Kumar ruled out any chance to resume the adjourned elections for MPTC/ZPTC as his tenure will end by March 31

25 March 2021 4:52 AM IST