CM Jagan Led YSRCP Wins ZPTC & MPTC Polls: Andhra Pradesh
After winning 502 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTC) and 5998 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTC) in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) registered a landslide victory in the local body polls. The result was announced on September 20 at 2 AM. This win provides YSRCP a stronghold over Parliament, the State body, and now the local body.
Tags: YSRCP, Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy, ZPTC, MPTC
Courtesy: ANI News
Andhra CM Orders CID Probe In Lord Ram Idol Desecration Case
Calling the desecration of Lord Ram's idol "unfortunate", Andhra Pradesh CM Jaganmohan Reddy has directed the CID to investigate the matter. Ordering to install a new idol, he has also asked for restoration of the temple premises. Moreover, he criticised the opposition for "playing politics with god" and requested the BJP to cancel its January 5 Ramateertham protest against the desecration issue. Earlier on December 29, 2020, Lord Ram's… read-more
Tags: Jaganmohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, hindu temple, CID
Courtesy: Times Now
Eluru's Mystery Illness Deepens; Latest Report Finds Pesticides Use
In Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru mystery illness case, the National Institute of Nutrition has now found rice and vegetables adulterated with excess of mercury and pesticides respectively. The NIM report has also found traces of organophosphorus in the blood samples. However, the suspicion of heavy metal in water and milk were overruled by the labs. The scientists also fear that due to excessive use of insecticides and pesticides, chemicals might… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Eluru, Jaganmohan Reddy, AIIMS
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Aghast And Appalled Over Andhra CM's Remarks Against SC Judge: Bar Council
Bar Council of India on October 15 said that it was "aghast and appalled" by the Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Reddy's accusation against a sitting Supreme Court Judge. The council, while condemning the CM's statement, said that instances of attack on judges had surfaced recently but the CM of a state making accusations was "worrisome and alarming". Earlier… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy, Bar Council of India, Chief Justice of India
Courtesy: Outlook
AP: CM Jagan Reddy Writes to CJI, Accuses SC Judge for Siding with TDP
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM), Jagan Mohan Reddy, has accused a senior Judge of the Supreme Court of his intentions to "destabilise the government". In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Reddy has stated that the "judge" is supporting the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and has also influenced the Andhra High Court in cases involving TDP. Reportedly, the CM has requested the CJI to initiate steps to maintain "state… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh High Court, Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy, Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India
Courtesy: NDTV
Chandrababu Naidu Demands Music Varsity to Honour S P Balasubrahmanyam
Former CM N Chandrababu Naidu urged the Andhra Pradesh government to set up a music varsity in Nellore to honour the late singer S P Balasubrahmanyam. He also asked for installation of a bronze statue of SPB at the varsity. He further added, "The state music academy should also be named after him. This would encourage the youth towards fine arts as Balu has desired.”
Tags: SPB, Music University, Chandrababu Naidu, Jaganmohan Reddy
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
South India’s First Kisan Rail Flagged Off from Andhra Pradesh
South India’s first 'Kisan Rail’ was flagged off virtually by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on September 9. The train, from Andhra Pradesh to Delhi, will carry horticultural produces and will help farmers by cutting 25% post-harvest losses. Reportedly, farmers can also get premium prices for fresh produces. The train will run weekly but the frequency can be increased if the demand arises.… read-more
Tags: KISAN RAIL, Indian Railways, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Jaganmohan Reddy, Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture, Union Agriculture Minister
Courtesy: NDTV
COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh CM Urges Officials to Review Healhthcare Services
Andhra Pradesh CM Jaganmohan Reddy on September 8 has directed officials from 13 districts, consisting of collectors and joint-collectors of each district, to strictly review the facilities provided in all 224 COVID-19 hospitals of the state. The monitoring will be based on four key parameters: food, sanitation, infrastructure and staff. He further… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Jaganmohan Reddy, Coronavirus, Hospitals
Courtesy: Business World
Andhra Pradesh: CM Drops Scheduled Visit to Srisailam following Fire Mishap
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) YS Jaganmohan Reddy was scheduled to take part in a puja for the new Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation scheme on August 21. After the fire mishap at Telangana's Srisailam Hydroelectric Plant, he cancelled his visit to the project site. Reportedly, his meeting with the officials of Water Resources Department also had to be cancelled. Reddy asked the officials in Andhra Pradesh to assist the Telangana side… read-more
Tags: Telangana, Jaganmohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, Death
Courtesy: Times Of India
CM Jagan Reddy Pushes for Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on August 15 reiterated that he would continue to demand a Special Category Status for the state, which was promised by the Centre in Parliament. Also, defending his move of three state capitals, the CM said his government believed that "decentralisation" of administration was the only way to avoid the wounds of bifurcation of the state.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Indian Politics, PM Narendra Modi, Jaganmohan Reddy
Courtesy: News 18