YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

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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

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 - 11:27 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, New District, AP Government, Parliamentary Constituencies

Courtesy: India Today

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai officaly declaring new district to Vijayanagara.

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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.

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 - 05:19 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: VIjayangara, Karnataka, New District, Vijayanagara Dynasty

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Amrinder Singh

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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.

Fri, 14 May 2021 - 03:20 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, Malerkolta, New District, Eid-ul-Fitr

Courtesy: The Tribune