AMARAVATI DEVELOPMENT
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
The meeting assumes significance as Naidu has declared rebuilding Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to require central assistance and clearance.
Amaravati will be rebuilt by restoring investor confidence, brand image: Andhra CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu vowed to rebuild Amaravati, overcoming hurdles from the previous YSRCP regime by restoring investor confidence and reconstructing the city's brand image. He plans to execute the project swiftly, incorporating modern advancements from the existing masterplan developed with Singapore. Naidu highlights Amaravati's historical significance and potential to generate jobs and tax revenue, aiming to revive the city's economy and reputation.
Andhra CM Naidu disburses welfare pensions to beneficiaries
As part of the programme, the chief minister visited a beneficiary's house and chatted with the family members for some time and then personally handed over the pension money to three beneficiaries.
CM Naidu to raise budget-specific demands in meeting with PM, FM
During the budget discussions, I will address various development needs in Andhra Pradesh and seek support from BJP, highlighting the state's requirements in the Union Council of Ministers.
TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
Amaravati development works will be completed in 30 months: Minister P Narayana
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana outlined plans to complete Amaravati's capital city development within two-and-a-half years, aiming to rank it among the world's top five capitals. Emphasizing international design collaborations, he highlighted Rs 48,000 crore in tenders issued and significant progress in infrastructure, including residential quarters
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Real estate prices set to soar in Amaravati with fillip from new govt in Andhra Pradesh
After a dormant period, Amaravati's real estate market is poised for a resurgence following political shifts in Andhra Pradesh. Land deals are escalating as infrastructure projects recommence. CREDAI predicts a doubling of land prices within 18 months, buoyed by renewed government initiatives and local optimism, signaling potential economic revitalization.
Amaravati's revival: N Chandrababu Naidu's return sparks new hope for Andhra Pradesh's capital
Real estate agent Mehboob Khan in Amaravati is overwhelmed with messages as land prices surge due to the return of N Chandrababu Naidu and the TDP, with the slogan 'Boss is Back,' indicating a revival in the city.
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Armed with World Bank and Stanford cred, Nara Lokesh poised for key role in Andhra's development
In the earlier TDP government between 2014 and 2019, Lokesh served as minister for Information Technology, and he has been inducted again as a minister into the new NDA govt in the state. Lokesh, who has an MBA degree from Stanford, also worked briefly in the World Bank's e-governance initiative before plunging into Andhra Pradesh politics.
Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra CM for fourth time with PM Modi, Rajinikanth and Tollywood royalty in attendance
Chandrababu Naidu oath ceremony: TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for his fourth term on Wednesday. The ceremony, scheduled for 11:27 am near Medha IT Park in Kesarapalli, Vijayawada, will be attended by prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers J.P. Nadda, and Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
Capital-in-waiting? Election results ignite real estate frenzy in Amaravati, prices soar 50%-100% in 3 days
The 2024 Indian elections brought more than political shifts, with Amaravati witnessing a staggering 50%-100% surge in real estate prices within days of the results, according to The Times of India. The victory of the TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP alliance resolved uncertainties about the capital, reigniting buyer interest. All eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated statement during N Chandrababu Naidu's upcoming swearing-in ceremony as CM on June 12 near AIIMS in the capital region.
Joined NDA unconditionally before polls, will continue in it: Nara Lokesh
TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh reaffirmed party's commitment to NDA and Narendra Modi's leadership, emphasizing unconditional support before elections and moving forward. Lokesh vouched for Modi as Prime Minister, highlighting the need for symbiotic relationship with Central government for Andhra Pradesh's development.
Chandrababu Naidu’s comeback journey from defeat and arrest to TDP's major victory in Andhra Pradesh assembly elections
Born on April 20, 1950 at Naravaripalli in undivided Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu started his more than four-decade long political career on the student politics platform at Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati.
Uncertainty over capital city stares at Andhra Pradesh as Hyderabad set to cease to be joint capital
Hyderabad, the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is set to cease as the capital city on June 2, 2024. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandated that Hyderabad would be the common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years. However, the situation remains uncertain due to conflicting stances and initiatives between the ruling YSRCP and opposition TDP.
Bifurcation blues: 10 years later, several issues remain unresolved between AP, Telangana
After a decade, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana still face unresolved issues post-bifurcation, including asset division and power bill dues. Hyderabad's transition to Telangana on June 2 as per the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 remains complex. Challenges persist in dividing Schedule 9 and Schedule 10 institutions, influenced by the Sheela Bhide panel's recommendations and disputes over employee transfers.
PM Modi 'cheated' Andhra Pradesh for 10 years, 'ineligible' to enter state: Y S Sharmila
Displaying a radio, the APCC chief said she is sending it as a gift to the PM to listen to the 'Mann ki Baat' of the Telugu people from the state. Referring to the recent regular visits of the PM, Sharmila claimed that he is coming because of the polls but not for developing the state.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls: Capital city, special category status among key issues
As Andhra Pradesh gears up for the simultaneous Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha elections on May 13, contentious issues like the lack of a capital city and the unfulfilled promise of special category status (SCS) loom large. The state, left without an established capital city a decade after its bifurcation, remains divided over the visions of former CM Naidu and current CM Reddy regarding the capital.
Chargesheet filed against Chandrababu Naidu in Rs 4,400 crore Amaravati Assigned Lands case
Andhra Pradesh Police CID has filed a chargesheet in the Rs 4,400-crore Assigned Lands scam case. N Chandrababu Naidu, P Narayana, and others have been named as main accused in the case. Major details include land grabbing conspiracy, use of benamis, and flow of funds. Brahmananda Reddy seeks to be a prosecution witness.
Skill Development Corporation case: AP HC grants interim bail to Chandrababu Naidu for cataract surgery
The Andhra Pradesh High Court approved a temporary release for a duration of four weeks to N Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the TDP, in the AP Skill Development Corporation case. The court granted this bail on the basis of Naidu's health condition. Naidu's legal representatives informed the court that he needs to undergo cataract surgery.
HC posts Chandrababu Naidu's anticipatory bail petition in Inner Ring Road scam case to Nov 7
The Amaravati Inner Ring Road case pertains to "manipulating" the master plan of Amaravati capital city, alignment of the inner ring road and the seed capital to allegedly offer undue enrichment to several companies when Naidu was in power between 2014 and 2019.
Nara Lokesh alleges "undeniable and immediate threat" to Chandrababu Naidu's life in jail
Nara Lokesh, the general secretary of the TDP, has claimed that there is an immediate threat to the life of his father and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in jail. He cited health reasons, contaminated water, infections, and lack of medical assistance as the main concerns. Lokesh alleged that Naidu is facing a dire situation and is being deliberately harmed. Naidu's wife and daughter-in-law also expressed concerns over his well-being. The TDP state president has demanded that Naidu's personal doctors be allowed to examine his health in prison. Naidu is under judicial remand for alleged misappropriation of funds.
Left wing extremism on wane in AP: CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that left wing extremism in the state is declining and Maoist activities are now limited to a few areas. Reddy attributed this to the state's multi-pronged approach, which includes security measures, development initiatives, and protecting the rights of local communities. He also mentioned that the state government has successfully restricted Maoist activities to certain districts and reduced their numbers. Reddy emphasized the importance of addressing poverty, illiteracy, healthcare, and unemployment as root causes of left wing movements. The government has implemented various measures such as promoting alternative commercial crops, distributing forest land ownership documents to tribal people, and establishing schools in tribal areas for quality education. The CM called for continued collaboration between the Centre and states to combat left wing extremism.
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu to be in judicial custody till Sept 24
The judicial remand of Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu has been extended until September 24 in a case related to the AP Skill Development Corporation scam. The former Chief Minister's remand was extended by two days by a special court for Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada. The Andhra Pradesh High Court is scheduled to hear Naidu's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR filed against him.
TDP leaders write to Prez, PM, Home Minister to intervene in Naidu's 'illegal' arrest
He noted that it raises suspicion and concerns over the legality and fairness of the process. In his letter to Shah, Vijayawada Lok Sabha member Kesineni Srinivas called Naidu's arrest as 'illegal' and observed that the timing of the police action raises serious doubts. Srinivas requested the Home Minister to intervene to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation.
Amaravati will remain as 'people's capital' of Andhra Pradesh : TDP leader Nara Lokesh
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy had recently announced that the state administration would be functioning from the port city of Visakhapatnam. The ruling YSRCP had also moved the Supreme Court over the trifurcation of state capitals following the Andhra Pradesh High Court's verdict in March 2022 directing the state government to develop Amaravati as the state's capital.
Andhra HC cannot be "town planner", says SC on high court order for building state capital in 6 months
A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna also stayed time-bound directions issued by the high court, including the one that said the state will construct and develop Amaravati capital city and capital region within six months. The high hourt had also ordered the government and the authorities concerned to complete infrastructure development like roads, drainage and electricity and drinking water supply in the Amaravati Capital City and Region within one month.
CJI Lalit recuses from hearing appeal of Andhra Pradesh against HC ruling on 3 capitals
The moment the state government's plea came up for hearing, a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Justice Bela M Trivedi was apprised that Justice Lalit, as an advocate, had once given a legal opinion on the issue related to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. "Let the matter be listed before a bench to which I am not a member," the CJI said.
Andhra Pradesh govt approaches SC challenging High Court's decision of declaring Amaravati as the only capital of state
Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging the judgment of the High Court declaring Amaravati as the only capital of the State, as per media reports. Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had said the government would go ahead with the decentralisation of administration.
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