Hyderabad – In a significant development for the state’s law enforcement and efforts to maintain peace, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy announced that 509 Maoists have surrendered in Telangana this year, with 483 of them hailing from neighboring Chhattisgarh. Among the surrenderees are 24 local Maoist rebels, signifying a substantial reduction […]
In a recent announcement, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has released the schedule for the Telangana Common Entrance Tests (TG CETs) for the academic year 2026-27. The TG CETs will cover various entrance examinations, including the TS EAMCET (Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test), TG ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test), TG LAWCET […]
In a significant political move by the state government, final notifications for the restructuring of districts were issued on Tuesday. Among these changes, the creation of two new districts – Markapuram and Polavaram – was confirmed. The bustling town of Rampachodavaram will serve as the headquarters for the newly formed Polavaram district, signifying a significant […]
In a move to address the unemployment crisis, the government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a new initiative called Kaushalyam. The program, spearheaded by IT minister Nara Lokesh, aims to provide employment opportunities for the state’s youth. The highlight of this new program is a portal that houses data on approximately 24 lakh unemployed and […]
In a notable move by the ruling government of Andhra Pradesh, gram and ward sachivalayams, key administrative units in rural and urban areas of the state, have been renamed swarna gramam and swarna wards respectively. The decision aims to enhance development and welfare initiatives in these regions. The change in nomenclature is expected to bring […]
In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion during the annual Sankranti festival, officials in Telangana are considering infrastructure improvements on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway. The congested roads led to severe delays and frustration among travelers celebrating the festive season. Nitin Gadkari, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has expressed concern over the traffic situation and […]
In the early hours of December 31st, 2025, a man was detained by police authorities in Andhra Pradesh following an alleged act of vandalism at the historic Draksharamam temple. The desecration occurred on the significant Vaikunta Ekadasi day, sparking protests and concerns over communal harmony in the region. The perpetrator has been identified as Neelam […]
As the year 2025 draws to a close, the state of Andhra Pradesh is entering a pivotal phase in the construction of its capital city, Amaravati. According to recent updates, key milestones for the project are expected to be completed in the upcoming year, 2026. The Amaravati vision, spearheaded by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, […]
Hyderabad, December 31 – In an effort to enhance the development of the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE), Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the newly appointed Zonal Commissioners to be actively engaged in resolving civic issues within their jurisdictions. This directive was issued during a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Administration […]
In the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, health authorities have reported a total of 1,566 confirmed cases of scrub typhus this year. According to official data, approximately 20 deaths have been attributed to the disease, which is caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. The transmission of scrub typhus occurs through the bite of infected […]