AMRAVATI
Air India to set up pilot training school at Amravati
The aviation landscape in India is witnessing a transformative phase with major players like IndiGo, Akasa, Air India, and the GMR group investing in extensive training programs to meet the surging demand for skilled pilots and engineers. Air India's Amravati pilot training school is set to be operational by Q1 FY26.
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.
Andhra Pradesh assembly session begins, first after TDP-led coalition comes to power
The maiden session of the 13th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly began with newly-elected MLAs taking oath. The session was presided over by Pro-tem Speaker TDP MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary. CM N Chandrababu Naidu attended after over two years, marking Pawan Kalyan's debut; upcoming elections for Speaker and Deputy Speaker, with TDP's C Ayyannapatrudu favored for Speaker. Naidu and Kalyan took oath, with Naidu exchanging pleasantries as the NDA alliance secured a majority in the elections.
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.
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.
No strings attached support to NDA, but we expect help for Andhra's development: Nara Lokesh
Telugu Desam Party extends unconditional support to NDA, seeking Centre's backing for Andhra Pradesh's development as an electronics manufacturing hub, automotive cluster, and port-rich coastline. N Chandrababu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh emphasises on private investment attraction, government decisions, and winning Mangalgiri for the first time since 1985. TDP seeks Centre's support for commitments made during Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation, without demanding special status.
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Uddhav Thackeray will join Modi govt in 15 days after Lok Sabha poll results, claims MLA Ravi Rana
Amravati MLA Ravi Rana claims Uddhav Thackeray will join the Modi government in 15 days post Lok Sabha election results. Ravi Rana's wife Navneet Rana, the sitting MP from Amravati, contested on BJP's ticket.
Water stock at 22.06% in dams of Maharashtra
The average water stock in nearly 3,000 dams across Maharashtra has decreased to 22.06%, with the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division recording the lowest at 8.78%. Over the last two days, the stock has depleted by 0.58%. Maharashtra has 2,997 large, medium, and small dams, with the highest number (920) in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division. The current stock is 8.8% lower than last year's stock on May 31.
Telangana: BJP's Navneet Rana booked over 'voting for Congress means voting for Pakistan' remark
An FIR against Rana, who is seeking a fresh term from the Amravati constituency of Maharashtra in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, was registered at the Shadnagar police station in the state.
Amravati Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting on April 26; key candidates and other important details
Amravati's Lok Sabha elections feature diverse candidates and voter demographics, reflecting the complex political landscape. The constituency's history of unique election dynamics underscores the significance of the upcoming 2024 elections.
Maharashtra Bhavan will be built in Kashmir: CM Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, with PM Modi and HM Amit Shah's support, announces the construction of Maharashtra Bhavan in Jammu and Kashmir, overcoming opposition. The project aims to boost tourism and provide accommodations for visitors in the Valley.
Over 1.50 lakh new voters added in eight Lok Sabha seats of Maharashtra
A political party functionary working for a Lok Sabha poll candidate said, "With the new provision of the ECI to allow registration of voters beyond January 25, the potential candidates and their teams took extra efforts to complete the registration process of the potential voters, who are otherwise averse to visit the government office and get their names registered."
SC sets aside HC verdict cancelling caste certificate of Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana
The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court’s decision to cancel Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana's caste certificate. Justices Maheshwari and Karol allowed Rana's plea, stating the high court should not have intervened with the scrutiny committee's report. Rana, previously an independent candidate backed by NCP, faces no caste certificate fraud charges.
BJP's move to field Navneet Rana from Amravati LS seat invites wrath of some 'Mahayuti' constituents
Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night. The BJP's Central Election Committee announced her name as the party candidate for the Amravati seat, and Bawankule said she would file her election nomination on April 4.
BJP releases seventh candidate list for Lok Sabha polls; fields Navneet Rana from Maharashtra's Amravati
Wednesday's announcement sees the party announce two Scheduled Caste candidates for the reserved seats in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Amravati MP Navneet Rana receives death threat on WhatsApp; FIR registered
An FIR was registered against unidentified persons for allegedly threatening to kill Amravati MP Navneet Rana via an objectionable audio message. The message targeted Navneet Rana, PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Mohan Bhagwat.
IIMC granted deemed-to-be-university status, empowered to award degrees
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has been granted the status of a deemed university, allowing it to award degrees. The declaration extends to IIMC's regional campuses in Jammu, Amravati, Aizawl, Kottayam, and Dhenkanal. With this new status, IIMC can offer doctoral degrees. It is also the training academy for Indian Information Service officers. The UGC declared IIMC as a Deemed to be University, and the institute expressed its commitment to promoting education, training, and research in mass communication.
HC's Nagpur bench receives bomb threat letter demanding favourable verdict in property tax case
The Nagpur bench received the letter on October 11, and it stated that a bomb attack would be carried out on two judges if they delivered an unfavourable verdict on a plea filed by one Prabhakar Kale challenging a hike in property tax by the Warud Nagar Parishad in Amravati, officials said.
Maharashtra government scraps casino act, decides to give ration under 'Anand Shidha' scheme in 14 districts facing farmer suicides
The Maharashtra government on Friday decided to scrap a more than 45-year-old Act connected to casinos and also announced that it would provide ration under the 'Anand Shidha' scheme for Ganpati and Diwali festivities to above poverty line as well as orange card holders in 14 districts which have witnessed farmer suicides. These decisions were taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, officials said.
Floods in Gadchiroli, Amravati, Yavatmal districts
The overflowing Erai River has caused floods in Chandrapur city with water reaching 10 to 12 feet in several locations forcing people to climb up the roofs of their houses to be rescued. The Chandrapur administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have begun rescuing and relocating hundreds of people. Connectivity has been affected as several roads and highways leading to Chandrapur have gone under the water.
Samruddhi Expressway bus accident: Amravati RTO report rules out tyre burst, speeding
The Amravati Regional Transport Office (RTO) has stated in its report that a tyre burst did not cause the bus accident on Samruddhi Expressway that resulted in the death of 25 people. Survivors' accounts and the lack of rubber pieces or tyre markings at the scene indicate that the accident was not caused by a tyre burst.
Maha cabinet clears distribution of subsidised food packets ahead of Gudhi Padwa, Ambedkar Jayanti
Eligible ration card holders and beneficiaries of the Antyodaya scheme across Maharashtra will get a packet of one kg each of edible oil, sooji (rava), chana dal (split chickpeas) and sugar for Rs 100, the state cabinet decided on Wednesday.
Studying anti-conversion laws of other states, says Maharashtra Dy CM Fadnavis
Vikas Walkar apparently raised the issue of 'love jihad' during his conversation with Fadnavis as well seeking capital punishment for Aftab. Shraddha's father on Friday addressed a press conference after meeting Fadnavis where he spoke of he tried to stop his daughter from going to live with Aftab.
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