Andhra Pradesh
| March 14, 2024, 3:54 a.m.
Girijana Cooperative Corporation Raises Procurement Price of Honey to Support Tribal Communities
The Girijana Cooperative Corporation (GCC) in Visakhapatnam has announced an increase in the procurement price of honey gathered by honey hunters from ₹200 to ₹250 per kilogramme. The vice president and managing director of the corporation, G Suresh Kumar, highlighted that the decision aims to support tribal communities engaged in honey collection. GCC has also emphasized adherence to FSSAI norms during procurement and plans to issue identity cards to honey-collecting tribes. The corporation plays a vital role in refining and distributing honey produced in various divisions of Andhra Pradesh, contributing to the economic well-being of tribal populations.
Read More.| March 11, 2024, 3:23 a.m.
Telugu Desam Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's Political Maneuvers: A Bid for Revival
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's strategic alliance with the BJP and the Jana Sena Party signals a calculated move to bolster his party's position ahead of the upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh. Despite facing challenges from the incumbent Chief Minister and his party, Naidu remains resolute in his efforts to reclaim power. This alliance, while facing internal contradictions, aims to leverage the leadership of Prime Minister Modi to challenge the ruling party. Naidu's political acumen and ability to navigate alliances may determine the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Read More.| March 9, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
BJP Forms Electoral Alliance with Jana Sena and TDP in Andhra Pradesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reached an electoral agreement with Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena and Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The agreement includes seat-sharing arrangements, with the BJP and Jana Sena likely to contest eight out of 24 Lok Sabha seats and the TDP expected to receive the majority of assembly seats. The TDP has been invited to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after severing ties in 2018.
Read More.| March 4, 2024, 12:08 p.m.
India Train Collision Caused by Drivers Watching Cricket, Minister Says
The fatal train collision in Andhra Pradesh, India, resulting in 14 deaths, was attributed to the train drivers being distracted by watching cricket on a phone, according to India's railways minister. The incident underscores the need for improved safety measures and vigilance in railway operations.
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Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy
| Feb. 14, 2024, 5:46 a.m.
YSRC General Secretary Denies Voting in Telangana State Assembly Elections
Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, the YSRC general secretary, denies voting in the Telangana state assembly elections, stating that his vote is registered in Andhra Pradesh. He accuses media supported by TD of spreading false allegations and clarifies his voter registration process in Mangalagiri constituency.
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Blue whale washed up on the shores of Andhra Pradesh(Twitter)
| July 28, 2023, 2:24 p.m.
Dead Bryde's Whale Washes Ashore in Andhra Pradesh, Videos of Villagers Inspecting the Remains Go Viral
A deceased Bryde's whale was discovered washed up on the shore of Meghavaram village in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Videos of local villagers interacting with and examining the whale's remains have gained traction on social media. Bryde's whales are characterized by specific morphological features, and authorities have confirmed the identification based on these markers. The cause of the whale's death remains unknown, prompting an ongoing investigation. Local fishermen speculate that the whale may have been trapped in shallow waters. The marine mammal is estimated to measure around 25 feet in length and weigh up to five tonnes. Andhra Pradesh has been experiencing heavy rainfall recently, with several locations, including Srikakulam, receiving substantial precipitation in the last 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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