Andhra Pradesh goes for power sector reforms to gain on FRBM limitsEven as Andhra emerges among the first states to implement the power sector reforms, the move attracted criticism from the Opposition parti...
02 Sep, 2020, 08.31 PM IST
States yet to kick off pilot projects of oilseed purchases by private playersLast month, the Centre had proposed eight pilot projects under the umbrella scheme of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan to pro...
18 Oct, 2018, 11.33 PM IST
Telangana seeks Centre's aid to launch more state-run TV channels"While the channels were already operational as Mana TV earlier, it was rebranded today as T-SAT as part of the division of assets in the A...
26 Jul, 2017, 10.34 PM IST
Control chilli crop size to maintain prices: Farmers urge governmentFarmers are calling for regulation of chilli acreage and fixing up of a minimum support price in the wake of prices falling by 60% this sea...
02 Jun, 2017, 06.50 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh, Japan agriculture ministry ink pact to develop food value chainAlong with developing a food value chain, MAFF will also establish food industrial parks and develop cold chains, a release from the Chief ...
30 Jul, 2016, 09.45 PM IST
'AP's capital city project yet to get environmental clearance'Former Union finance secretary EAS Sarma has alleged that Andhra Pradesh's capital city project is yet to be subjected to a statutory envir...
12 Oct, 2015, 08.21 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh's capital city project yet to get environmental clearance: Ex-Union Finance Secretary E A S SarmaFormer Union Finance Secretary E A S Sarma has alleged that Andhra Pradesh's capital city project is yet to be subjected to a statutory env...
12 Oct, 2015, 06.37 PM IST
World Coconut Day to be celebrated on Sept 2The Coconut Development Board has said in an official release that around 500 farmers from coconut-growing states of the country are expect...
26 Aug, 2015, 12.53 PM IST
Chandrababu Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh to shine with help from 'land of rising sun'Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was "very positive" after knowing the state's development plans, the Chief Minister said.
01 Dec, 2014, 06.42 PM IST
East Godavari district suffered Rs 507 crore loss in 'Hudhud'The East Godavari district suffered losses to the tune of Rs 507 crore in the cyclone 'Hudhud' which hit coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh la...
27 Nov, 2014, 10.20 PM IST
Government to open more centres for cotton procurementCotton prices are ruling below MSP of Rs 4,050 per quintal in AP, Telangana due to sluggish export demand & anticipated higher domestic pro...
12 Nov, 2014, 08.20 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh government inks MoU for launching 'Power for All' schemeAndhra Pradesh is the third state in the country after Delhi and Rajasthan where the scheme is being launched to ensure 24x7 electricity su...
16 Sep, 2014, 03.49 PM IST
Two months on, AP-Telangana continue to spar over apportionsThe Andhra Pradesh government has been repeatedly petitioning the Governor, who is common for both states, against the "high-handed acts".
06 Aug, 2014, 03.16 PM IST
Government names 13 STEs as canalising agencies for onion exportsThe Commerce Ministry has recently imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 650 per tonne on onion to curb shipments and control rising ...
20 Aug, 2013, 04.59 PM IST
If monsoon’s here, can sowing preparations be far behind?Deficient and erratic rains in the previous season is expected to impact grain production in the 2012-13 crop year (July-June) to 252.36 mi...
05 Jun, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
India loses 367 sq km of forests in 2 yearsIndia recorded a net loss of 367 sq km of forests between 2009 and 2011 with Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh alone losing 182 sq km of g...
08 Feb, 2012, 04.57 AM IST
- WB ready to fund public-private partnerships here
India has achieved “some islands of progress” through public-private partnership (PPP) in infrastructure which is visible in Gujarat, Andhr...
19 Aug, 2005, 01.05 AM IST