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Andhra Pradesh's Naidu pitches state as semiconductor hub to global chipmakers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is inviting global semiconductor firms to invest in the state. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh as a top investment destination in India. The Chief Minister mentioned a semiconductor manufacturing facility will be established in the Rayalaseema region. Discussions were held with Singapore-based semiconductor companies…

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Sudden downpour brings respite from summer heat in Nellore, Prakasam

IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in South Coastal and Rayalaseema districts for the next four days.

The Hindu

Countdown has started for exit of YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, says Narendra Modi

Accusing the Jagan Mohan Reddy government of unleashing a reign of sand and land mafia and rowdism in the State, the Prime Minister promises to complete Polavaram and other irrigation projects at the earliest

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Thunderstorms predicted in north coastal Andhra Pradesh for two days

IMD predicts thunderstorms in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam on March 10-11; hot, humid weather in Rayalaseema.

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South Central Railway commissions 11-km electrified double line in Andhra Pradesh

SCR commissions 11.2 km electrified double line between Malkapuram and Dhone, part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. Line connects Guntur and Rayalaseema region, and passes through eight major and 16 minor bridges.

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Writ petition to SC seeks barrage in place of bridge across Krishna river

SC Advocate-on-Record D. Sivarami Reddy filed a KURNOOLA writ petition in SC, seeking direction to Govt. to construct a barrage at proposed site of cable bridge across Krishna river. This would address drinking & irrigation water needs of drought-prone Rayalaseema region. Centre proposed bridge as tourist spot, but AP parties…

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South Central Railway commissions 16.6-km double line between Munumaka, Satulur

SCR commissions double line between Munumaka-Satulur (16.6 km) as part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. This line connects Guntur with Rayalaseema region and beyond. It will decongest the section, increase train speed and facilitate new train services.

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Andhra Pradesh’s rice bowl reputation at stake as the water war heats up

The State’s continuing dispute with Telangana over sharing Krishna River water gives farmers sleepless nights, particularly in regions already struggling with a severe deficit. The Central government’s recent decision authorising a fresh review of the sharing has added to the uncertainty, and raised concerns of political motives and potential losses…

The Hindu

Tirupati MP promises infra upgrade at Passport Seva Kendra

Member of Parliament (Tirupati) M. Gurumoorthy has announced the upgradation of infrastructure at the Passport Seva Kendra located on the Annamayya Marg here, taking cognisance of the seemingly-inadequate facilities on the premises. Dr. Gurumoorthy, who made a surprise visit to the centre on Monday, quizzed the officials on why the…

The Hindu

Chandrababu Naidu reiterates his resolve to make Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh a horticultural hub

The YSRCP government has almost stalled 102 irrigation projects in the region, of which 38 are in Anantapur district alone, says TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu

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Jagan did disservice to Rayalaseema by pre-closing 102 irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh, alleges Chandrababu Naidu

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government resorted to the pre-closure of 102 irrigation projects in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh due to vested interests coupled with its inability to take them forward. He said the expenditure incurred on…

The Hindu

State government wreaked havoc on Rayalaseema: Purandeswari

BJP slams AP govt. for ruining Rayalaseema; alleges funds diverted from Centre. Purandeswari expresses displeasure over lack of industrial dev., public infrastructure. Centre provided funds for Panchayats, but govt. diverted them. Decades-old demands for Gundrevula, Siddheswaram yet to be fulfilled. Mega solar park, national highways dev. not reaching public. Drip…

The Hindu

Heavy rain in coastal Andhra Pradesh for next four days, says IMD

Andhra Pradesh to witness heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in NCAP and Yanam regions over the next four days. Thunderstorms with lightning likely in NCAP and Rayalaseema. Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal off Odisha and AP. Heavy rains lashed several mandals in Visakhapatnam…

The Hindu

Congress leaders project a united stand from Komatireddy’s luncheon meeting

Telangana Congress leaders unite to discuss poll issues, strategies. Seniors incl. AICC in-charge, TPCC president, CLP leader, Nalgonda MP, AICC Secy, former Ministers meet at Komatireddy Venkata Reddy's residence. Suggestions made for bus yatra, padayatra, focus on Andhra, Rayalaseema people, UCC, false news reports. PAC to discuss suggestions, no ticket…

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Chenchu tribals, the green warriors of Nallamala forests of Andhra Pradesh

Eco-tourism, nature trails, jungle safaris and wildlife tourism have not only brought tourists in droves to the Nallamala Reserve Forests, but also the menace of plastic pollution. And the local ‘green warriors’, who call themselves Swatch Sevaks, have taken it upon themselves to make the Nallamala Range, a part of…

The Times of India

Heatwaves end in Andhra Pradesh, monsoon rains likely in coming days

VISAKHAPATNAM: The heatwave that has been gripping Andhra Pradesh for the past few weeks has finally ended on Monday.

The Hindu

Monsoon showers bring relief from opressive heat in some parts of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh had a slight relief from the sweltering weather on Monday as the southwest monsoon has further advanced in the State triggering light to heavy rainfall in many areas of the coastal and Rayalaseema regions

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Rayalaseema activists condemn Buggana’s statement of TB Dam, seek answers for ‘water scarcity’

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Andhra Pradesh: Civil Supplies Department will distribute finger millet in Rayalaseema, wheat in North Andhra region from July, says Minister

Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao has said that finger millet would be distributed in the Ralayaseema region through the Public Distribution System from July

The Hindu

No respite from heat as mercury hovers around 40° C in Rayalaseema

There was no respite from sweltering heat in Andhra Pradesh on May 21 (Sunday) even as many parts of the State recorded light to heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours. The maximum temperatures in the coastal districts slightly came down following the rain late on Saturday, while the mercury…

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh witnesses light to heavy rain

Light to heavy rains lashed many areas in the coastal and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh on April 25 (Tuesday). Vatsavai mandal in NTR district received 48.25 mm of rain between 8.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday. D. Hirehal mandal in Anantapur district received 46.0 mm of rain during…

The Times of India

Nara Lokesh vows to transform Rayalaseema into industrial hub as he completes 50 days of padayatra

TIRUPATI: While the mood is upbeat in the rank and file of the Telugu Desam party, which secured back to back wins in the recently held MLC elections in the state, TDP's national general secretary Nara Lokesh who completed 50 days of his historic Yuvagalam padayatra at Sri Sathya Sai…

The Hindu

Rain likely in many places of north Andhra during the next four days

Some places in Rayalaseema may witness light to moderate rainfall

The Hindu

Monsoon rain inundates colony in Kurnool, Anantapur gets good rains

Isolated heavy rainfall forecast in the next five days in Rayalaseema

The Hindu

Now, Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh stares at ‘crop holiday’

High input cost, lack of remunerative price lead to dwindling acreage in most ayacut regions

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