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Andhra weather alert: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds for next 5 days
Andhra weather alert: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds for next 5 days

The IMD said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning will continue at isolated places over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on April...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 April 2026 6:31 PM IST


Andhra to restrict social media use for under-13 children; introduce age-appropriate digital framework
Andhra to restrict social media use for under-13 children; introduce age-appropriate digital framework

State Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, on Thursday directed officials to prepare legislation that balances digital access...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 April 2026 9:00 AM IST


AP Transport Minister Ramprasad cracks down on unsafe buses at NH-16 toll; bus seized, 15 fined
AP Transport Minister Ramprasad cracks down on unsafe buses at NH-16 toll; bus seized, 15 fined

The crackdown comes against the backdrop of a series of bus accidents reported in recent months across the state, triggering concerns over passenger...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 5:02 PM IST


CM Naidu pushes affordable public transport, calls for more EV buses in AP
CM Naidu pushes affordable public transport, calls for more EV buses in AP

Currently, the operational cost of EV buses is about Rs 72 per km. He directed officials to study various models to reduce costs further.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 6:10 PM IST


ACB arrests Endowments official Kalingiri Santhi in DA case; Volkswagen Polo, gold among seizures
ACB arrests Endowments official Kalingiri Santhi in DA case; Volkswagen Polo, gold among seizures

The investigation was initiated to probe allegations that the officer had amassed wealth disproportionate to her legal income.

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 April 2026 8:00 PM IST


Vijayawada terror case: 6 accused sent to police custody; judicial remand of 11 others extended
Vijayawada terror case: 6 accused sent to police custody; judicial remand of 11 others extended

After the court proceedings, the five accused whose custody ended were shifted back to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison under tight security...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 April 2026 9:39 AM IST


Amaravati officially declared Andhra capital; Prez Murmu signs law, gazette notification issued
Amaravati officially declared Andhra capital; Prez Murmu signs law, gazette notification issued

The legislation grants Amaravati full legal status as the state capital, retrospectively effective from June 2, 2024

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 7 April 2026 9:05 AM IST


CM Naidu launches 100-day action plan and mobile app for AP water security
CM Naidu launches 100-day action plan and mobile app for AP water security

The Chief Minister said that Andhra Pradesh is number one in micro-irrigation, with an investment of Rs 1,031 crore

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 April 2026 7:46 PM IST


₹57,821 Crore Amaravati works on fast track; CM Chandrababu Naidu sets deadline, warns of action
₹57,821 Crore Amaravati works on fast track; CM Chandrababu Naidu sets deadline, warns of action

Key developments include housing, roads, trunk infrastructure, Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) amenities, and iconic structures such as the Assembly, High...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 April 2026 6:06 PM IST


Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital
Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital

The Bill is now scheduled for discussion and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, marking the final legislative step toward establishing Amaravati...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 6:08 PM IST


Jagan slams Amaravati as ā€˜capital of corruption’, pitches alternative MA–VI–GUN corridor
Jagan slams Amaravati as ā€˜capital of corruption’, pitches alternative MA–VI–GUN corridor

Jagan said his government had proposed a 110-km capital corridor along the existing highway connecting Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Guntur, which he...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 5:48 PM IST


Penukonda tribal welfare officer convicted in corruption case, gets 7 years in jail and Rs 2 lakh fine
Penukonda tribal welfare officer convicted in corruption case, gets 7 years in jail and Rs 2 lakh fine

The case pertains to Gummala Nagabhushanam, who was serving as ATWO at Penukonda at the time of the offence

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 31 March 2026 8:49 PM IST


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