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Decks cleared for rail link to connect J&K

SOON, the interior Kashmir is all set to be connected to the rest of India through a rail line, with the first track work of the Centre's ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project being completed.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS PERVASIVE ADVERTISING?

I was recently on a boat ride on the Ganga at Varanasi, nostalgically looking at the ghats—the most beautiful riverfront one can see for miles.

CBI issues notice to senior Odisha IAS officer

SENIOR IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi has landed in a spot with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) serving a notice on him in connection with the ₹10 lakh bribery case related to senior executive of Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited, a central public sector undertaking headquartered in Kolkata.

Krishnaiah's Upper House seat fuels BJP power talk

IN the wake of the BJP nominating R Krishnaiah for Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh, an interesting discussion is taking place among the saffron party cadres over whether the party, from now, was going to give prominent place to the Backward Classes in its scheme to capture power in Telangana.

Order probe against BJP netas: CM to PM

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the alleged corruption charges against BJP leaders in Karnataka and order a CBI inquiry into the allegations.

CM urges PM to withdraw VGF repayment norm

In an effort to get unconditional Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support to the Vizhinjam Seaport project, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention.

Allu Arjun released from Chanchalguda jail

His Advocate says they would take legal action against the prison department for delaying the actor's release

Congress MLA EVKS passes away at 75

EVKS Elangovan (75), a grand-nephew of social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy, former TNCC president and present Congress MLA representing the Erode East Assembly constituency, passed away on Saturday at a private hospital.

State needs Spl Category Status not Vision: Sharmila

APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy came down heavily on Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for yet again resorting to gimmicks to divert the attention of people of the State with his Swarna Andhra @2047 vision document.

State needs Spl Category Status not Vision: Sharmila

APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy came down heavily on Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for yet again resorting to gimmicks to divert the attention of people of the State with his Swarna Andhra @2047 vision document.

Cancel pact with SECI: CPI secy to CM

CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna on Saturday wrote a letter to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, urging him to find ways to cancel the agreement for 7000 MW with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

Rayalaseema tomato farmers in distress as prices slump to ₹1 a kg

FARMERS in Rayalaseema, especially in the Pathikonda constituency, are in deep distress as tomato prices have plummeted dramatically.

AP's clean energy policy set to attract investments

Representatives of Norfund (Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund), NDB Bank, and Societe Generale, along with SAEL Managing Director Sukhbir Singh, met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Saturday.

Zero poverty society NTR's dream, says Naidu

EMPHASISING that NTR is a legend who deserves the Bharat Ratna, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu remarked that giving the highest civilian award to NT Rama Rao - actor, TDP founder and former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh - will be equivalent to paying a tribute to the nation.

Amaravati road infra with 30-year vision: Narayana

MUNICIPAL Administration and Urban Development Minister (MA&UD) P Narayana announced that the road infrastructure connecting Amaravati to national highways is being designed with a 30-year vision.

Justice Ramana urges govt to withdraw policies discouraging edu in Telugu

FORMER Chief Justice of India NV Ramana appealed to the State government to withdraw policies discouraging education in Telugu.

TDP sets record as 73 lakh new members enrolled

Naidu vows to empower cadres in all aspects & ensure their welfare

AP bags National Energy Conservation Award for promoting energy efficiency

ANDHRA Pradesh secured first prize in the State Energy Efficiency Performance Award (Group 2) category of the National Energy Conservation Awards-2024 for its consistent performance in promoting and implementing Energy Efficiency (EE) and conservation measures in buildings, industry, municipal, agriculture and transport sectors.

'BLESS AND BLISS' FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN

Two postgraduate sisters, Blessy and Blissy, have devoted their lives to running the Home of Hope orphanage in Kurnool, carrying forward the mission of their father, Raja Bhushanam, after he died of COVID

Row over Stella L Panama ship to be resolved soon

THE dispute over the Stella L Panama cargo ship at Kakinada Deep Water Port is expected to be resolved by Sunday, with District Collector Shan Mohan Sagili instructing port and civil supply officials to take action.

GUNTUR KICKBOXER SETS SIGHTS ON CHINA WORLD GAMES 2025

In the cricket-obsessed nation, a 21-year-old from Guntur district has dared to dream beyond the boundary ropes.

Naidu & Pawan Kalyan are daydreaming

NOTED educationist and Godavari district graduate MLC candidate GV Sunder criticised the Vision@2047 document, calling it unrealistic, overly ambitious, and directionless.

I-T searches continue at rice mill

INCOME tax officials continued their inspection at Lalitha Rice Industries (also known as Lalitha Enterprises) in Peddapuram on Saturday.

NRI's charity boxes transform philanthropy in Eluru district

In Eluru district, vibrant charity boxes introduced by a 54-year-old NRI Srinivas Chakravarti Seethala, have become a symbol of hope.

Rally marks Energy Conservation Week in EG

TOURISM Minister Kandula Durgesh and East Godavari Collector P Prasanthi emphasised energy efficiency as a cornerstone of sustainable development, balancing progress and environmental care.

US, China, India lead carbon-intensive tourism

TOURISM helps reduce mental stress and rejuvenates our bodies, but it has a serious downside—its carbon-intensive activity.

Man United grab win, Spurs held by Rangers

RASMUS HOJLUND fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.

Siverio powers Jamshedpur FC

JAVIER SIVERIO scored a double as Jamshedpur FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Friday.

'If not now, when' moment for youngsters

ORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

GUKESH SUPER KING WITH GAJEWSKI-UPTON BY HIS SIDE

Trainer & mental coach recall challenges the Indian GM faced, how he retained his calm during those testing times & process he followed to become a world champ