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Six passengers killed after train runs over them in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

Six passengers killed after train runs over them in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

The passengers of a Guwahati-bound superfast express had got down onto the adjoining railway track when their train stopped due to a technical problem. They were killed after Konark Express, which

Apr 12, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
New ministers to take oath in Andhra Pradesh today, Jagan Reddy’s revamped cabinet to have 14 new faces

New ministers to take oath in Andhra Pradesh today, Jagan Reddy’s revamped cabinet to have 14 new faces

According to reports, the revamped Andhra Pradesh cabinet will have 14 new faces, while 11 ministers, who were part of the previous Cabinet, will be retained.

Apr 11, 2022, 06:45 AM IST
New Andhra Pradesh Cabinet likely to be sworn in on Monday - All you need to know

New Andhra Pradesh Cabinet likely to be sworn in on Monday - All you need to know

Ramakrishna Reddy said the new Cabinet would be a mix of both old and new. He hinted that 7-12 ministers may be retained.

Apr 10, 2022, 13:40 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet dissolved, all 24 ministers submit resignations to CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet dissolved, all 24 ministers submit resignations to CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet was dissolved after all Ministers submitted their resignation letters to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. 

Apr 07, 2022, 17:55 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh gets new map, CM Reddy inaugurates 13 new districts - Check list here

Andhra Pradesh gets new map, CM Reddy inaugurates 13 new districts - Check list here

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that a new beginning has been made with the reorganisation of 13 districts to double the number.

Apr 04, 2022, 13:49 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh government shuffles IAS, IPS officers ahead of the launch of 13 new districts today

Andhra Pradesh government shuffles IAS, IPS officers ahead of the launch of 13 new districts today

The Andhra government revamped the police administration little before the formation of the new districts.

Apr 04, 2022, 11:39 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh to have 13 new districts from tomorrow - Check full list of districts here

Andhra Pradesh to have 13 new districts from tomorrow - Check full list of districts here

The state government informed that all the new districts would come into being from Monday (April 4, 2022). 

Apr 03, 2022, 13:45 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati

"Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 03-04-2022, 01:10:29 IST, Lat: 14.24 & Long: 79.90, Depth: 20 Km, Location: 85km NE of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh," National Center for Seismology tweeted.

Apr 03, 2022, 06:22 AM IST
PM Modi expresses grief over Andhra Pradesh bus accident that killed 7, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

PM Modi expresses grief over Andhra Pradesh bus accident that killed 7, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

Seven died and 45 were injured in a bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor late on Saturday night. 

Mar 27, 2022, 15:39 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh: 7 killed, 45 injured in bus accident near Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh: 7 killed, 45 injured in bus accident near Tirupati

Seven people died and 45 were injured after a bus fell off a cliff in Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday night. 

Mar 27, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh government using spyware in ‘interest of state’, not to snoop on Opposition, says YSR Congress

Andhra Pradesh government using spyware in ‘interest of state’, not to snoop on Opposition, says YSR Congress

The ruling YSR Congress MLA and spokesman G Amarnath revealed that the Jagan Mohan Reddy government has been using the spyware but only for the purposes of state security and not for any political

Mar 22, 2022, 22:01 PM IST
Illicit liquor racket busted in Andhra Pradesh, more than 70,000 people arrested

Illicit liquor racket busted in Andhra Pradesh, more than 70,000 people arrested

"In one-and-a-half years since the formation of Special Enforcement Bureau, over 70,000 people had been arrested. It is one of its kind bureau across the country," said officials. 

Mar 21, 2022, 06:48 AM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind accorded 21-gun-salute, reviews Naval Fleet at Visakhapatnam

President Ram Nath Kovind accorded 21-gun-salute, reviews Naval Fleet at Visakhapatnam

President Kovind was accorded the ‘Guard of Honour’ upon his arrival at the Naval dockyard. This is the twelfth Fleet Review and has a special significance that it is being conducted on the occasion

Feb 21, 2022, 10:56 AM IST
Mekapati Goutham Reddy, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, dies of heart attack aged 50

Mekapati Goutham Reddy, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, dies of heart attack aged 50

Reddy represented the Atmakur assembly constituency of the Nellore district. 

Feb 21, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh lifts night curfew, wearing mask mandatory in public places

Andhra Pradesh lifts night curfew, wearing mask mandatory in public places

Andhra CM has directed the authorities to continue the fever survey and asked them to conduct tests for those with symptoms. Also, he stressed on achieving 100 per cent vaccination against Covid-19

Feb 15, 2022, 16:47 PM IST
Over 150 spot-billed pelicans succumb to nematode infestation in Andhra Pradesh's Naupada swamp

Over 150 spot-billed pelicans succumb to nematode infestation in Andhra Pradesh's Naupada swamp

Over 150 spot-billed pelicans have succumbed to the infestation since December, with 21 birds dying in the past 72 hours alone, said the forest officials.

Jan 27, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
NRI family repays 12-year-old ‘debt’ to Andhra Pradesh peanut seller

NRI family repays 12-year-old ‘debt’ to Andhra Pradesh peanut seller

The NRI family inquired everyone about the peanut seller showing the 12-year-old photograph they had clicked as a remembrance at Kakinada beach. 

Jan 20, 2022, 23:06 PM IST
Andhra shocker! 50-year-old woman beheads husband, walks into police station to confess crime

Andhra shocker! 50-year-old woman beheads husband, walks into police station to confess crime

The woman, after stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife, beheaded him in their house this morning and walked into a police station saying she has committed the crime, Renigunta Police Inspector

Jan 20, 2022, 15:32 PM IST
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Andhra Pradesh govt announces night curfew from January 18

Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Andhra Pradesh govt announces night curfew from January 18

State’s Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Anil Kumar Singhal issued the modified order, revising the night curfew date to January 18. On Monday, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had

Jan 11, 2022, 19:38 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh reports 2 new Omicron cases, India's tally stands at 422

Andhra Pradesh reports 2 new Omicron cases, India's tally stands at 422

"The Public is advised not to worry and believe any rumours but continue to take precautions and follow social distancing, wearing of a mask, washing hands regularly," Hymavathi appealed in her press

Dec 26, 2021, 08:32 AM IST