Andhra Pradesh Politics & State News

Mar 30, 2026

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Senior Maoist Leader Narayana Rao Surrenders to Andhra Pradesh Police in Vijayawada

In a significant development, senior Maoist leader Chelluru Narayana Rao has surrendered to the Andhra Pradesh Police in Vijayawada. Narayana Rao, a key member of the AOB State Committee and also a part of the State Military Commission, held several crucial roles in the banned People’s War group. He was also the Commander of the […]

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Mar 27, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Plagued by Alleged Systemic Failures and Brutality: YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

In a stark criticism of the current governance in Andhra Pradesh, the former Chief Minister and President of the YSR Congress Party, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has accused the state administration under Chandrababu Naidu of turning it into a ‘Jungle Raj’, where police presence is merely on paper and absent when the vulnerable – tribals, […]

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Mar 26, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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14 Killed in Fiery Bus-Tipper Collision Near Markapuram

A horrific road accident in Markapuram district claimed 14 lives after a private travels bus rammed into a tipper truck near the Palakal quarries close to Rayavaram on Thursday morning. The collision triggered a massive fire, engulfing both vehicles and leaving several passengers trapped. According to officials, 14 passengers in the bus were burnt alive, […]

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Mar 25, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Overhauls Urban Governance with Major Ward Redivision

Andhra Pradesh is set to restructure its urban governance with a significant overhaul of wards and divisions across municipal corporations, municipalities, and nagar panchayats. The move aims to align local representation with population growth and enhance administrative efficiency in cities and towns. The state government has formally approved the exercise, issuing detailed orders for its […]

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Mar 24, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Amaravati Struck by Second Fire Accident within Two Weeks, Raising Concerns over Possible Conspiracy

In a span of just two weeks, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, has faced another fire accident. The latest incident occurred at the Head of the Department (HOD) Tower in Rayanapudi, which is part of the Capital Development Region. Preliminary investigations suggest that the blaze originated from a storage area containing PVC pipes […]

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Mar 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Milk Adulteration Tragedy Claims Lives of 16 Residents in Rajamahendravaram

In a tragic turn of events, the number of deaths due to allegedly adulterated milk consumption in Andhra Pradesh’s Rajamahendravaram town has risen to 16 on March 23rd. Preliminary laboratory findings suggest that the victims succumbed to multi-organ failure, with the causes traced back to acute renal failure caused by ethylene glycol found in the […]

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Mar 23, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Critical Shortage of Specialist Doctors Causes Hardship for Patients in Polavaram District Hospitals

In the district of Polavaram, patients are facing significant challenges due to an acute shortage of specialist doctors in government hospitals. The situation is particularly dire at the Area Hospital in Rampachodavaram, where key medical posts remain vacant. The hospital currently lacks specialists in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Pediatrics. The post for a General Medicine […]

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Mar 18, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Launches “Divyang Shakti” Scheme for Free Bus Travel for People with Disabilities

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme, offering free bus travel to individuals with disabilities as part of a move towards social equity and mobility. The initiative was unveiled in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati. Billed as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, the Divyang Shakti scheme […]

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Mar 16, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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Andhra Pradesh Braces for Record Electricity Consumption Amidst Summer Season

As the summer season begins in Andhra Pradesh, electricity consumption is expected to reach unprecedented levels, with officials estimating that peak power demand may touch 280 million units (MU) during the summer months. In the second week of March alone, the state recorded a daily power consumption of 274.85 MU, while the average daily usage […]

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Mar 16, 2026

By Deccan Correspondent

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TDP Directs MP Putta Mahesh to Stay Away from Party Activities Following Drug Allegations

In a move to safeguard the party’s image, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has issued a notice to its MP from Eluru, Putta Mahesh Kumar Yadav, following allegations of drug use. The directive comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu expressed serious concern over the incident that took place at […]

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