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Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AP cabinet meeting underway, to addresses key issues
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, convened at the AP Secretariat to deliberate on significant matters stemming from the 50th Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting. Key topics up for discussion include the progress of residential complexes designated for MLAs, MLCs, and IAS officers, with administrative permissions sought for their completion. Among the critical issues on the agenda is the approval for the acquisition of 34,964 acres of land for the capital's second phase, affecting 13 villages. The cabinet will also address plans for dredging sand from the Krishna River to facilitate construction in Amaravati, along with the potential allocation of CBI and JanSI lands. In addition, the meeting will cover the distribution of lands for establishing a Sports Academy and seek approval for 71 projects within the Water Resources Department. This includes discussions on funding for repairs of various medium-scale projects and the proposal to establish the AP Jaljeevan Water Supply Corporation. Further legislative amendments will be considered, including several changes to the AP Motor Vehicle Bill and the Industries and Labour Bill. The cabinet will also deliberate on the establishment of a quantum computing centre in Amaravati. The continuation of pensions for 1,575 underprivileged families without land in the Amaravati area will be discussed, with the Cabinet expected to approve the extension of these pending pensions
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Meeting Approves Key Initiatives
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, convened at the AP Secretariat on Tuesday to address a range of significant issues. Following extensive discussions, the Cabinet provided approval for several vital proposals put forth by the Municipal Department, including the second phase of land acquisition in the state capital. In a notable decision, the Council of Ministers sanctioned the acquisition of an additional 44,000 acres in the capital region. They also agreed to establish committees focused on the Swarnandhra P4 initiative. The Cabinet made headlines by deciding to grant a Group-1 job to renowned tennis player Saket. During the meeting, CM Naidu remarked on comments made by Telangana leaders regarding land acquisition issues surrounding the Polavaram project. He suggested the need for Andhra Pradesh to present its arguments more effectively in this ongoing discussion. Addressing revenue concerns, CM Naidu instructed that most revenue-related issues be resolved within a year, citing that many challenges have arisen in this area. He called for the establishment of Anna canteens in every constituency, proposing the formation of a committee to oversee these canteens and accept donations. In further developments, the Chief Minister ordered the foundation stone of the Arcel Mittal Steel plant in Anakapalle to be laid in September. Emphasising support for farmers, he highlighted the allocation of Rs 250 crores for the procurement of tobacco due to low market prices, asserting that the government is actively purchasing tobacco through Markfed. Key directives were given to ministers regarding agricultural policies, with CM Naidu advocating support for farmers of tobacco, mango, and cocoa crops through the Price Stabilisation Fund. He urged the officials to promote alternative crops to farmers and to ensure that they are informed on commercial crop cultivation in line with market demand. Additionally, Naidu announced plans for a convention centre in Amaravati and the upgrading of 6497 mini Anganwadi centres across the state. He also emphasised the importance of tourism, particularly temple tourism, and praised the success of the Machilipatnam Beach Festival, advocating for similar large-scale initiatives to boost tourism development in Andhra Pradesh.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Hans India
Job scam busted: 4 arrested, Rs 6 lakh recovered
Vizianagaram: The Vizianagaram One Town police busted a major job racket that duped several unemployed youth by promising jobs in the State Secretariat. Police arrested four members of the gang and recovered Rs 6 lakh from them. A total of nine individuals have been identified as accused in the case. Disclosing the details at a press conference held at One Town police station on Saturday, Vizianagaram DSP M Srinivas Rao revealed that the gang had collected Rs 53 lakh from seven victims across various districts, including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Jangareddygudem, and Vizianagaram. Each victim paid between Rs 5 to Rs 8 lakh, hoping to secure a government job in AP Secretariat. The gang operated by creating fake appointment letters and ID cards, and even took the victims to Velagapudi Secretariat in Amaravati. Sujeeth, a key accused from Pradeep Nagar in Vizianagaram, played a major role by keeping the victims at a hotel near the Secretariat for a week, providing meals, and convincing them that their appointments were genuine. The victims believed they had secured jobs until they discovered the addresses mentioned in the appointment letters were fake. Realizing they had been duped, they approached the police. The investigation began following a complaint filed by Vinod, a resident of Dharmavaram in S Kota mandal. Acting on the complaint, CI Srinivas and SI Prasanna Kumar of One Town Police traced and apprehended the culprits. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh (Vizianagaram), Rubin (Jangareddygudem), John (Eluru), and Yakub. The prime accused, Sujeeth, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital with illness. DSP said that they are searching for the other accused and will be caught soon.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Secretariat staff takes out solidarity rally
Vijayawada: Employees of AP Secretariat organised a solidarity rally in support of Operation Sindoor at the Secretariat here on Friday. The employees praised the services of army personnel in operations against terrorist hide outs in Pakistan. They took out the rally raising slogans Jayaho operation Sindhoor, Jai Jawan, Jai Bharat Mataki Jai. They stated that the entire nation would extend support to army personnel at the hour of crisis. Leaders of various employees' organisations and officials participated in the solidarity rally.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Routes finalised for PM Modi's visit: Minister Narayana
Vijayawada: The State government has been making elaborate arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amaravati on May 2. As part of it, the officials identified eight roads to reach Prime Minister's meeting venue behind AP Secretariat. Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P Narayana inspected arrangements and road works along with Guntur range IG Sarvashresta Tripathi and Guntur district Superintendent of Police Satish Kumar on Wednesday. Later speaking to the media, Minister Narayana said that Rs 5,000 crore was sanctioned towards Amaravati development during the previous TDP regime. However, the previous YSRCP government neglected Amaravati development in the name of three capital campaign. He said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, immediately after coming to power, directed the officials to launch Amaravati development works and tenders called for works worth Rs 60,000 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will relaunch the development works on May 2 and officials should make Modi's programme a grand success. The Minister said that Prime Minister Modi will reach Vijayawada airport at 3 pm on May 2 and participate in road show to be organised in Amaravati and address public meeting from 4 to 5 pm. He said five lakh people are expected to attend the programme. Parking places were identified along with eight roads to reach meeting venue from Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Harischandrapuram, Prakasam Barrage, Tadikonda and Vijayawada West bypass road, he informed.
