VIJAYAWADA: All arrangements are in place for the launch of the Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra in Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district.

The yatra will commence on Thursday with the unveiling of a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, followed by a public meeting. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend as chief guest, along with BJP state...

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has underscored the need to simplify governance by revising business rules wherever necessary.

“The Constitution itself has been amended several times for public welfare. Likewise, business rules should be evolved to serve citizens better,” he said, directing officials to clear files without any delay, cut down on redundan...

VIJAYAWADA: Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has called for an aggressive, multi-platform marketing strategy to promote Andhra Pradesh as a major national and international tourism destination.

Chairing the first meeting of the state’s Tourism Marketing Committee at the Secretariat, he instructed officials to design campaigns showcasing the state’s diverse attractions ...

VIJAYAWADA: A 12-year-old boy from Anantapur, who is fighting blood cancer, has received crucial financial assistance from Minister for HRD and IT, Nara Lokesh. The minister sanctioned Rs 12 lakh through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to support the child’s medical treatment.

The boy, K Chinnikrishna Uday Pawan Kumar of Venugopal Nagar in Anantapur town, is und...

VIJAYAWADA: Scrub typhus, a mite-borne infectious disease, is emerging as a significant public health concern in AP, particularly during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.

The illness is caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi and spreads through the bite of infected chigger mites that thrive in tall grass, scrub forests, and dense vegetation.

Speaking ...