Polavaram fraud
The Polavaram dam on the Godavari could displace 400,000 people and submerge nearly 4,000 hectares of forestland. Most of the people threatened …
Andhra Pradesh drafts new land allotment policy
Proposes allotment at market price except in cases where land is to be used for non-profit public purpose
CAG exposes land scam in Andhra
Government largesse to private enterprises and individuals cost exchequer Rs 1,784 crore
Andhra Pradesh cancels land allotted for SEZ in Anantapur
The company, Lepakshi Knowledge Hub Limited, mortgaged land for bank loans violating MoU
Uppada: On the frontline of the sea’s war on the Andhra coast
Uppada village in East Godavari District has lost over 127 acres of land in sea-erosion in the last four decades
States get bigger share from Central taxes, freedom to restructure programmes
For the first time, finance commission has recommended giving weightage to forest cover of states for devolving funds
Karnataka polls: Bellary goes to mining barons
Winners Anil Lad of Congress and Anand Singh of BJP are mine owners. Reddy brothers' associate Sriramulu also wins
Jagan assets case: how BCCI chief's cement firm got favours
CBI chargesheet says India Cements invested Rs 140 crore in Bharati Cements, owned by Jagan, for water allocations, limestone mining lease
Andhra CM breaks his silence on Telengana
Demands resolution to water and power sharing problems that will arise between proposed new state and Seemandhra
Tax hike on cigarettes can prevent four million deaths in India: report
ADB report points out that the amount of money spent by the poorest 10 million male smokers on cigarettes a day can actually help them buy 1,400 …
Jagan received Rs 1,172 crore as bribes from investors: CBI
In turn, industries and investors got land, mining leases and concessions from the state government
Andhra government fails to present much-hyped agriculture budget
It presents only an action plan for agriculture; Rs 25,962 crore earmarked for agriculture and allied sectors
Water-stressed in India: Curious case of 2 neighbouring Telangana districts
The contrast in the districts’ JSA rankings was due to proper implementation of schemes
Private healthcare providers eye smaller cities to expand business
Apollo, Fortis, Max and others join hands to launch NATHEALTH to provide customised insurance policies and medical services to people in tier 2, …
Cyclone Helen hits Andhra coast
Makes landfall close to Machillipatnam; people evacuated from vulnerable areas; 130 relief camps opened in Krishna district
How government policies are putting our hearts at risk
The food we eat poses the biggest risk to the heart, yet the processed food industry is allowed to sell food high on fats, salt and sugar without …
Is Andhra government favouring contractors in Jalayagnam projects?
Ministers protest order relating to contracts for irrigation projects which they say will put additional financial burden of Rs 20,000 crore on …
NDMA vice-chairperson's post vacant for three months
Members of the apex disaster management body asked to leave after new government came to power at Centre
Telangana might say no to Polavaram
The mega irrigation project will irrigate coastal Andhra but submerge vast areas in Telengana
Andhra to file review petition in Supreme Court on Babli barrage
Apex court had earlier ruled in favour of Maharashtra, rejected Andhra’s plea for demolition
Distressed handloom weavers seek bailout
The allocation for handloom sector was reduced to Rs 620.5 crore in 2014-15 from Rs 2,960.5 crore in 2012-13 budget
Andhra to challenge Krishna tribunal award in Supreme Court
Final award on sharing Krishna waters takes away most of the surplus water given to the state by earlier tribunal
‘FDI will increase farmers’ earnings by 40-50 per cent’
P Chengal Reddy is general secretary of the Consortium of Indian Farmers Association (CIFA)—an organisation that claims to represent 40 …
India’s first centre for chronic conditions launched
The centre will conduct research into chronic diseases to find solutions and prevent their spread
Subansiri dam unsafe: experts committee
Report kept under wraps shows project plan ignores flood control and compromises on design, safety