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CM Naidu approves AP FIRST research centre in Tirupati to boost science, technology innovation
CM Naidu approves AP FIRST research centre in Tirupati to boost science, technology innovation

AP FIRST—planned to be the largest research centre in Tirupati—is aimed at identifying sectors that will offer opportunities in future and at...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 17 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST


Sankranti: Despite ban, bloodied cockfights held in Andhra districts; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty
Sankranti: Despite ban, bloodied cockfights held in Andhra districts; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty

Defying court ban, cockfights galore in Andhra; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Jan 2026 9:53 AM IST


Cockfights ban flouted in AP: Betting events held under floodlights, VVIP galleries
Cockfights ban flouted in AP: Betting events held under floodlights, VVIP galleries

Despite prohibitory orders, organisers went ahead with the events, drawing large crowds from within the State and neighbouring regions

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST


Sankranti rush:  Andhra books 209 bus operators for charging exorbitant fares, ₹19L fine collected
Sankranti rush: Andhra books 209 bus operators for charging exorbitant fares, ₹19L fine collected

The highest number of overcharging cases was reported in West Godavari district

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 10:00 AM IST


Relief for bar owners as Andhra scraps extra excise tax, brings uniform pricing on liquor
Relief for bar owners as Andhra scraps extra excise tax, brings uniform pricing on liquor

Officials said the primary objective of the policy revision is to ensure uniform pricing and remove disparities in liquor pricing that had adversely...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 8:30 AM IST


Naidu gets clean chit in AP Skill Development case: Court backs CID findings, drops proceedings
Naidu gets clean chit in AP Skill Development case: Court backs CID findings, drops proceedings

Based on the CID’s submission, the court ordered the closure of proceedings against Naidu and 36 other accused named in the case

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jan 2026 7:08 PM IST


Except for quarter bottles, all liquor brands to cost ₹10 more in Andhra
Except for quarter bottles, all liquor brands to cost ₹10 more in Andhra

In a relief to consumers, the prices of beer, wine, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages have been left untouched, the orders stated

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jan 2026 8:25 AM IST


Polavaram–Nallamalla Sagar link won’t harm Telangana, says CM Naidu
Polavaram–Nallamalla Sagar link won’t harm Telangana, says CM Naidu

Naidu pointed out that Andhra Pradesh never objected when Telangana undertook its own irrigation projects

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 12 Jan 2026 6:21 PM IST


NHAI sets 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
NHAI sets 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor

National Highways Authority of India, Rajpath Infracon set 4 Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada EC

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 12 Jan 2026 9:35 AM IST


AP Transport dept cracks down on private bus operators over costly bus fares for Sankranti
AP Transport dept cracks down on private bus operators over costly bus fares for Sankranti

AP Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha warned that stern legal action would be taken against operators violating fare norms

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 11 Jan 2026 12:05 PM IST


Rayalaseema project row: Jagan says CM Naidu opposed RLI, insulted regional sentiment
Rayalaseema project row: Jagan says CM Naidu opposed RLI, insulted regional sentiment

Jagan accuses CM Naidu of hurting Rayalaseema sentiments over RLI Project

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Jan 2026 4:08 PM IST


Great Green Wall of AP :  Dy CM Pawan Kalyan unveils ambitious project to increase green cover to 50%
'Great Green Wall of AP' : Dy CM Pawan Kalyan unveils ambitious project to increase green cover to 50%

Local coastal communities will be entrusted with the protection of plantations and forest lands

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 8 Jan 2026 8:17 AM IST


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