Andhra Pradesh Farmers Urge Rollback of Cigarette Excise Hike Amid Disruptions, Rising Illicit Trade
In a meeting with around 400 Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers from various districts, including Prakasam, Nellore, East Godavari, and West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu heard concerns about the impact of a recent over 70% increase in excise duty on cigarettes. The farmers expressed their worries that the sharp tax hike […]
In a significant judicial development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the forcible arrest of an accused by police officers inside a courtroom without obtaining judicial permission. The incident occurred at the Pattikonda Magistrate Court in Kurnool district. The accused, Shivayya from Degulapadu village in Chippagiri mandal, had faced charges related […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated a drive to transform the Rayalaseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts into major horticultural hubs on a global scale. The plan, discussed at a review meeting with ministers and senior officials, aims to develop 10 districts as horticulture sector hubs. The Chief Minister highlighted the […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing the implications of four new labour codes proposed by the Union government, a delegation from the Tamil Nadu state government traveled to the national capital for discussions. The team was led by K Veera Raghava Rao, Secretary to the Government; SA Raman, Director of Labour; and B Vishnu […]
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the state government will rename all gram panchayats in Karnataka after Mahatma Gandhi, with an official announcement to be made in the upcoming Budget. Speaking at the MNREGA Bachao Sangram programme ahead of the Lok Bhavan Chalo protest at Freedom Park, the Chief Minister accused the Centre of undermining […]
In a bid to address the rising road accidents in Hyderabad and the state, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, B. Shivadhar Reddy, has commended the road safety awareness initiatives undertaken by the Hyderabad-based Sarvejana Foundation. The DGP’s appreciation came during a ceremony held at the DGP office in Hyderabad, where he released […]
In a significant development, 23 Indian fishermen detained in October 2025 for entering Bangladesh’s territorial waters near the Mongla Port have been released. The fishermen hail from Andhra Pradesh and were apprehended while fishing off the East Coast. According to Vasupalli Janakiram, President of the East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India, the […]
In a move aimed at streamlining the renewable energy sector, the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has notified the First Amendment to the Terms and Conditions of Open Access Regulation, 2024. The amendment introduces changes regarding the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for unutilised banked renewable energy. The principal regulation, originally notified on March […]
In a significant political development in Andhra Pradesh, former Rajya Sabha member and one-time close confidant of YSR Congress President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, V Vijay Sai Reddy, is planning to embark on a padayatra across the state. According to sources, Sai Reddy, who was previously perceived as the second-in-command in the YSRCP before […]
In an unfortunate turn of events, a bus driver employed by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) passed away following a sudden heart attack while transporting passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada. The deceased individual, identified as 39-year-old Katrapu Nagaraju, hailed from Vijayawada and was operating an “Amaravati” AC bus on Monday when the […]