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Andhra panel moots distribution of 'capital functions' for development

Interestingly, Jagan Reddy had spoken on similar lines in the assembly on December 17 when he indicated that the state could have three capitals

Andhra agrees to pay renewable projects at average rates till resolution

The YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh in July formed a high-level negotiation committee (HLNC) to "review, negotiate and bring down" the tariff of all renewable power projects

Farmers in Amaravati protest against AP CM Jagan's idea of 3 capitals

The Chief Ministers statement triggered widespread protests, particularly in the central coastal region of the state

Is Jagan's 3-capital idea a move to rouse people's regional aspirations?

n the pat six months, chief minister Reddy took a number of decisions having a populist appeal while not so much worrying about the immediate economic and other sort of implications

Andhra could have three state capitals out of decentralisation: Jagan Mohan

Indicating that the government (Secretariat and heads of departments) could shift to Visakhapatnam, the Chief Minister pointed out that the port has the required facilities

New AP law to replace Telugu with English as teaching language in schools

Classes from I to VI in Primary, Upper Primary, High Schools under all managements will first be converted into English medium from the academic year 2020-21.

Phased prohibition takes off as AP aims to eliminate all bars by 2024

After reducing retail outlets by 20% to 3,500 for the new excise year starting October 2019, state govt last week issued orders to cut down on the number of bars by 40% after new bar licenses are issu

Andhra's wrong turn

Why prohibition is the wrong road to follow

Andhra govt cancels licenses of all bars; to allot new ones via lottery

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to shut down 40% of the 798 bars in the state

English medium in Andhra Pradesh govt schools from next academic year

The state government order mentions that classes from 1 to 6 will be converted into English medium from the academic year 2020-21

Creating political risk

Andhra Pradesh should maintain the sanctity of contracts

Telangana, AP chief ministers bury hatchet over sharing of river water

Godavari water to be diverted to Srisailam reservoir as inadequacy in Krishna river has caused scarcity in Andhra's Rayalaseema region and Telagana's Palamuru and Nalgonda districts

World Sight Day 2019: Andhra to launch 'YSR Kanti Velugu' health scheme

Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will formally launch the scheme in Anantapuramu

AP CM Jagan defends move to swtich govt school education to English medium

The state government's decision to covert all government schools into English medium schools has attracted criticism from many political leaders

AP launches Rs 12,000-cr scheme to introduce English medium in govt schools

He also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called 'Amma Vodi' in January 2020 to give incentives to mothers who send their children to school

Andhra sand crisis: Amid fresh protests, state govt vows to ease situation

The BJP and Jana Sena Party have joined the chorus against Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led state govt for the situation, which has impacted construction activity and led to job losses

Top events today: Rythu Bharosa scheme launch, World Student's Day, & more

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch the 'YSR Rythu Bharosa' scheme in Nellore distrcit

Andhra Pradesh stares at slowdown after govt applies brakes on Amaravati

Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy ordered to stop all those capital city-related contracts that have less than 25 per cent progress

Jagan Reddy should continue as Andhra CM for next 4 terms: Chandrashekar Rao

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy should continue for next four terms."Jagan Mohan Reddy is very young but he has a huge responsibility. Andhra people should be happy during his rule. Both Telugu states need to be developed with mutual understanding," Rao said while speaking from the same dais where Reddy had taken the oath."The consumption of Godavari water should take place 100 per cent by the Andhra Pradesh government. There are difficulties related to Krishna water, Telangana state government will provide all the support. People of Andhra Pradesh have given a wonderful opportunity to Jagan. Jagan's rule should continue for the next three to four terms," he said.Rao had stuck a cordial relationship with Reddy against the backdrop of his rivalry with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. Rao and DMK chief M K Stalin were among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony.Jagan also wished DMK chief MK Stalin .

Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms

Sets up panel for the purpose, citing Rs 2,636 cr loss due to expensive power purchases; CM directs officials to recover excess payments made towards earlier power purchases