Andhra Pradesh Approves Formation Of 13 New Districts, Takes Total To 26
The Andhra Pradesh Government on January 25, created 13 new districts and issued a new official gazette notification under AP Districts Formation Act, Section 3(5). Andhra Pradesh, which currently has 13 districts, will now have 26 districts. The new districts are, Parvathipuram, Paderu, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Amalapuram, Eluru, Vijayawada, Bapatla, Narsaraopeta, Nandyal, Puttaparthy, Rayachoty, and Tirupati. These states are formed based on… read-more
Tags: YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, New District, AP Government, Parliamentary Constituencies
Courtesy: India Today
Vijayanagara Officially Declared 31st District Of Karnataka
The Karnataka government, on October 3, has officially declared Vijayanagara as its 31st district. The new district has been carved from the Bellary district. While Hospet will be its administrative capital. The new district has a famous tourist destination, known as Hampi, the site of the Vijayanagara dynasty. ''This new district has been formed with the blessing of former CM BS Yediyurappa,'' said incumbent CM Basavaraj Bommai.
Tags: VIjayangara, Karnataka, New District, Vijayanagara Dynasty
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Names Malerkotla As 23rd District Of State
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on May 14, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh named a Muslim-dominated area, Malerkotla, as the 23rd district of the state. CM Singh stated Rs 500 crore will be allocated for the development works, including a medical college after the name of Sher Mohammed Khan, in the newly-formed district. Besides, a girl's college, all-women police station and a bus station have also been announced for Malerkotla.
Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, Malerkolta, New District, Eid-ul-Fitr
Courtesy: The Tribune