TULLLUR (GUNTUR): Construction of the long-awaited capital city of Amaravati is progressing at a brisk pace, with the MLA and MLC residential-cum-office complexes being built at Rayapudi nearing completion, Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana said on Tuesday.

The Minister inspected the under-construction MLA and MLC bhavan complexes at Rayapudi in Amaravati and spoke to the media thereafter, expressing confidence that the capital city project was firmly back on track.

Neighbouring States Taking Note

Mr. Narayana said the scale and speed of construction activity in Amaravati had begun to attract attention and admiration even in neighbouring states. "People across state boundaries are talking about what is happening here," he said, underlining the project's growing visibility as a symbol of the government's development agenda.

Land Pooling: Near-Complete Allocation

Providing a detailed account of the land pooling exercise, the Minister stated that 30,753 farmers had contributed 35,017 acres of land for the capital's development. Of these, plots had already been allotted against 34,525 acres, with allotments pending for only 674 farmers — translating to a completion rate of 98.06 per cent.

He attributed the pending cases to court proceedings initiated by certain farmers and to unresolved family disputes over land ownership, clarifying that the delay was not on account of any administrative failure. All allotments, he added, had been carried out transparently through a lottery system.

Political Conspiracy Alleged

Taking strong exception to what he described as a disinformation campaign, Mr. Narayana alleged that a section of people were deliberately spreading falsehoods about the capital project for political ends. "Those who claim that the government has not allotted plots despite farmers giving their lands must acquaint themselves with the facts," he said, accusing them of orchestrating a political conspiracy against Amaravati.

Handover to GAD

The Minister further stated that completed structures would be formally handed over to the General Administration Department (GAD) upon the conclusion of construction work, paving the way for their operationalisation.

The inspection was seen as part of the state government's efforts to underscore progress on the capital front ahead of the legislature session.

Srikalahasti, May 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and cadres celebrated the party’s performance in the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, at Srikalahasti under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Madhav said the results reflected the people’s continued support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He noted that the BJP had secured a clear majority in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal, and described the outcome in West Bengal as particularly significant.

Referring to the ideological roots of the party, Mr. Madhav said West Bengal shared a historical connection with BJP’s founding ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The party’s success in his home State had enthused cadres across the country, he added.

Mr. Madhav congratulated party leaders and workers for their efforts, stating that the BJP’s growth was also evident in States such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the party had registered a notable increase in vote share.

He said the results underscored public support for development, national security and transparent governance. Welfare initiatives of the Union government, infrastructure expansion and digital progress had received widespread appreciation, he observed.

Mr. Madhav attributed the victory to the support of youth, women, farmers and the middle class. He affirmed that efforts would continue to strengthen the party in Andhra Pradesh and reiterated the BJP’s commitment to addressing public issues.

Calling for unity, he urged citizens to work together towards the nation’s development.

Amaravati, April 2, 2026: BJP state media panellist and Ahikod constituency election incharge Taduvai Ramakrishna on Wednesday welcomed the Central Government's introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha to accord statutory recognition to Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a defining milestone in the state's development trajectory.

In a statement released on the occasion, Mr. Ramakrishna said the TDP-BJP-Janasena coalition government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, was advancing steadily towards its goal of a Vikasit Andhra Pradesh, and that the legislative recognition of Amaravati would serve as a gateway to accelerated growth for the state.

Modi's Role Underscored

Mr. Ramakrishna credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for bringing focused Central attention to Andhra Pradesh's development needs — through attracting investments to the state and according priority to Andhra Pradesh in successive Union Budgets. He also noted that Minister Nara Lokesh's ongoing initiatives were contributing meaningfully to the state's economic progress. "The people of Andhra Pradesh repose deep trust in Prime Minister Modi, and that trust is being reciprocated through concrete action," he said.

Amaravati as an Economic Catalyst

Elaborating on the significance of the capital bill, Mr. Ramakrishna argued that the development of Amaravati would act as a catalyst for industrial investment, job creation, and comprehensive economic growth across the state. A legally secured and actively developed capital city, he said, would send a strong signal to domestic and international investors about Andhra Pradesh's stability and long-term potential.

Mr. Ramakrishna trained sharp criticism on the previous YSRCP administration, alleging that it had pursued authoritarian tendencies and had deliberately obstructed the state's development during its five-year tenure. He said the people of Andhra Pradesh had recognised and decisively rejected those policies at the ballot box.

Going a step further, he called upon YSRCP leaders who genuinely wished for Andhra Pradesh's development to immediately leave the party, asserting that a growing perception had taken hold among the public that the party's leadership was working against the state's interests rather than for them.

అమరావతి ( జర్నలిస్ట్ ఫైల్ ): ఏపీఎస్ఆర్ఎం యూనివర్శిటీకి దేశీయంగా ప్రతిష్టాత్మకమైన గుర్తింపు లభించింది. బెంగళూరు కేంద్రంగా పనిచేస్తున్న ' క్యూ ఎస్-ఐ.గేజ్ సంస్థ' యూనివర్సిటీ పనితీరును , అత్యున్నతమైన విద్యా బోధన, పరిశోధన, విద్యా ప్రమాణాలను విశ్లేషించి డైమండ్ రేటింగ్ ను ప్రకటించింది. 

అత్యాధునిక సదుపాయాల కల్పన విషయంలో ఎంతో శ్రద్ధ తీసుకున్న ఏపీ ఎస్ఆర్ఎం యూనివర్సిటీకి ప్లాటినమ్ రేటింగు ప్రకటించిన క్యూఎస్ ఐ 
గేజ్ సంస్థ ఉద్యోగాల కల్పన, టీచింగ్, లెర్నింగ్, రీసెర్చ్, డైవర్సిటీ వంటి కీలక అంశాలను విశ్లేషించి గోల్డ్ రేటింగ్ ను అందజేసింది. గవర్నెన్స్, మౌలిక సదుపాయాల కల్పన వంటి విషయాల్లో సిల్వర్ రేటింగ్ ను ప్రకటించింది. ప్రతిభ గల ఫ్యాకల్టీల ఏర్పాటు, విద్యా ప్రమాణాలు, పరిశోధనల్లో నూతన పంథా, అంతర్జాతీయ స్థాయి ఎంవోయూలను కూలంకుషంగా విశ్లేషించిన సంస్థ ఓవరాల్ గా ఏపీ ఎసీఆర్ ఎం యూనివర్సిటీకి డైమండ్ రేటింగ్ ను ప్రకటించింది.

 ఎంతో ప్రతిష్టాత్మకంగా భావించే క్యూ ఎస్-ఐ గిజ్ నుంచి డైమండ్ రేటింగ్ లభించడం ఎంతో సంతోషంగా ఉందని వర్సిటీ ఇన్ ఛార్జి వైస్ ఛాన్సిలర్ ఆచార్య 
సతీష్ కుమార్ పేర్కొన్నారు. యూనివర్సెటిలో భోధన, పరిశోధన వంటి కీలక అంశాల్లో మరింత పురోగతిని సాధిస్తామని క్వాలిటీ అన్యూరెన్స్ అసోసియేట్ డీన్ డాక్టర్ కార్తీక్ రాజేంద్రన్ పేర్కొన్నారు.

Telangana, Hyderabad ( Journalist File ): Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the state government would soon unveil a new power policy, with a focus on solar, wind, and hydrogen energy production. Speaking at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Friday, he emphasized the state’s commitment to green energy and outlined plans to achieve 40,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2035.

Vikramarka criticized the opposition for maligning the government’s initiatives in the power sector. He highlighted that despite increased electricity demand, the government has maintained quality power supply and transparently shared details of power generation with the public. “We addressed the challenges in electricity supply upon coming to power and provided a comprehensive overview of power generation issues to the people,” he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister took a dig at the BRS government for its handling of the power sector, accusing it of reckless borrowing and poor governance. “During the Congress government, the debt stood at ₹52,000 crore. In ten years of BRS rule, this has escalated to ₹7 lakh crore, leaving the state in dire financial straits,” he alleged.

Focus on Welfare and Infrastructure

Bhatti Vikramarka reiterated his government’s commitment to welfare schemes, stating that ₹61,000 crore had been allocated for initiatives like Rythu Bharosa, loan waivers, Aarogyasri, and Cheyutha. He also mentioned funding for LPG subsidies, electricity subsidies, and farmer insurance schemes. “We are ensuring timely recruitment and improving infrastructure such as repairing damaged substations,” he said.

He assured citizens that the new power policy would address rising electricity demand and expand charging station infrastructure for electric vehicles. “We promise quality power supply that will set a benchmark for other states. Telangana’s model projects will serve as an inspiration across the country,” he said.

2047 Vision Document for Telangana’s Growth

Highlighting long-term goals, Vikramarka announced plans to release a ‘2047 Vision Document’ to guide the state’s development across sectors. “This will serve as a roadmap for Telangana’s progress, outlining how the state should evolve in the coming decades,” he said.

The Deputy CM also criticized the mismanagement of the Ramagundam Phase-2 power project under the previous government, which he claimed had burdened the DISCOMs with an additional ₹10,000 crore. “We are rectifying the flaws of past policies to steer the state toward sustainable growth,” he added.