June 2026

Goal is to make NTR model district for natural farming, says MP

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Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath on Sunday (February 22) announced that efforts were on to ensure that all farmers in NTR district adopt natural farming, with the ultimate goal of making the district a model for the entire nation. Participating in the organic farmers’ festival at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) stadium in the city, the MP said terrace gardening was also being encouraged in urban areas. Soon, seminars on organic farming would be conducted in every mandal through the Kesineni Foundation, the MP said, adding that plans were being made to conduct these seminars for 225 days.

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Collector launches Jaladhara tank rejuvenation drive in NTR district

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The Collector inspected desilting and tank restoration works, interacted with workers about wages and progress, and later joined them in the activities. VIJAYAWADA: NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha on Friday joined MGNREGS labourers at Jodichintala tank in Mulapadu village of Ibrahimpatnam mandal as part of the Jaladhara-Jalaharathi programme. He said the district administration is implementing a large-scale action plan to restore water bodies and conserve groundwater. The Collector inspected desilting and tank restoration works, interacted with workers about wages and progress, and later joined them in the activities. He noted that 445 tanks across the district have been identified for development under Jaladhara, with works including desilting, bund strengthening, feeder channel restoration and improvements to storage capacity being taken up in phases through MGNREGS funds. Lakshmisha said 1,300 works worth Rs 87 crore have been sanctioned under the programme. Although the tanks have a combined storage capacity of 10.4 TMCs, only 5.5 TMCs are currently available. Efforts are underway to restore full capacity before the monsoon season. He added that the initiative will help improve groundwater levels, support agriculture.

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CPI (M) opposes proposed rural power DISCOM, demands withdrawal of APRAPL plan

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APRAPL is a “deemed DISCOM” existing only on paper and it lacked the infrastructure, financial resources and operational capabilities required under the Electricity Act, 2003, the Left party leader said a Rao. File | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has urged the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) to reject the State government’s proposal to establish the Andhra Pradesh Rural Agriculture Power Limited (APRAPL) as a separate power distribution entity for agriculture and rural consumers, alleging that the move would ultimately burden consumers and pave the way for privatisation of power distribution. Addressing a press conference in Vijayawada on Sunday (June 21), CPI(M) State secretary V Srinivasa Rao and others described APRAPL as a “deemed DISCOM” existing only on paper and argued that it lacked the infrastructure, financial resources and operational capabilities required under the Electricity Act, 2003.

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Ramdev Baba receives grand welcome ahead of Yoga Day in Vijayawada

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He hailed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as an honest leader with a grand vision and said he stands as an inspiration to the country. VIJAYAWADA: Yogi Ramdev Baba was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival at Gannavaram Airport on Friday evening. He is to take part in the International Yoga Day inaugural programme scheduled to be held on Sunday Government Advisor Mantena Satyanarayana Raju, joint secretary (health) Gopalkrishna Ronanki, Secondary Health director KVN Chakaradhar Babu, Krishna district collector DK Balaji, SP V Vidyasagar Naidu alongwith Airport director MLK Reddy, CEO Dharmendra and others received Ramdev Baba In a brief interaction with mediapersons, Ramdev Baba expressed his happiness to be in Vijayawada to participate in International Yoga Day celebrations. He hailed AP as a state rich in cultural and spiritual vibe. He hailed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as an honest leader with a grand vision and said he stands as an inspiration to the country. He likened him to the Himalayas and expressed his deep affection and love for AP. Ramdev Baba gave the slogan — “Karo Yog, Raho Nirog’ (Do Yoga, Remain Healthy).

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Andhra Pradesh HC urged to quash G.O. banning Paraquat

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VIJAYAWADA: A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging a G.O. that imposed a 60-day ban on the sale of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL herbicide on Friday. The G.O. was issued by the Agriculture Department on May 22, 2026. The petition was filed by V Venkata Nagi Reddy, State President of the Fertilisers, Pesticides and Seed Dealers Association. He stated ban was imposed based on a letter from the DGP citing suicides committed via consumption of herbicide. The petitioner argued that the government imposed the ban without issuing notices to stakeholders or providing an opportunity to present objections. According to the petition, provisions of the Insecticides Act permit a ban only when the chemical poses risks arising from its agricultural use, and not merely because it has been used in suicide cases. The petitioner stated that the decision would create difficulties for farmers in controlling weeds during the cultivation season and cause heavy losses to dealers. The plea seeks a declaration that the government order is illegal and requests the court to set it aside, allowing the manufacture, distribution and sale of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL.

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Collector puts officials on alert as heavy rain lashes NTR district

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Coellctor urges the public to approach Command Control room by dialling 9154970454 in case of any emergency Collector G. Lakshmisha directed the officials to remain alert and take precautionary measures after heavy rain lashed the NTR district, including Vijayawada on Wednesday night and Thursday. Taking stock of the situation, the Collector said that measures should be taken in accordance with the guidelines issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority.

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Man hacked to death in NTR district

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A man was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons at Chintalapadu village in Chandarlapadu mandal of NTR District on Sunday (March 29, 2026). The deceased was identified as Venkatapathi. According to villagers, the miscreants attacked the victim with a sickle and slit his throat while he was alone at home. The Chandarlapadu police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused.

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Fly91 launches Vijayawada-Hyderabad flights; route now served by nine daily services

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Fly91 begins operations from Vijayawada International Airport on the Hyderabad route; Vijayawada now has nine daily flights on the sector, the AAI said The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Vijayawada Airport has announced that Fly91 Airline began flight operations from Vijayawada International Airport on Friday (April 10, 2026) on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada-Hyderabad sector. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, who took part in the inaugural ceremony virtually, congratulated Fly91 on its expansion into Vijayawada and Rajamahendravaram, noting the airline’s growth across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. He said Fly91’s growth was linked to the UDAN scheme, the Ministry’s programme for developing unserved and underserved airports.

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Fire breaks out at private children’s hospital in Vijayawada; all patients safe

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Doctors shifted the babies to another hospital as smoke billowed into the casualty ward and the first floor, fire officials said A fire broke out at Rainbow Children’s Hospital at Currency Nagar in Vijayawada on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). No casualties were reported, and the patients were shifted to a nearby hospital, Fire Department officials said. Smoke billowed from the emergency ward and then spread to the first floor. Panicky attendants of the patients and the hospital staff shifted the babies to safer places.

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Permanent yoga centres to be set up in A.P.’s Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats: CM Naidu

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He was joined by Baba Ramdev at Yoga Day event in Vijayawada; the CM said Prime Minister Modi has brought global recognition to yoga Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday (June 21, 2026) asserted that the transformation of Andhra Pradesh into a healthy, wealthy, and happy State was possible through spirituality and practice of yoga. Participating at a celebrations events in Vijayawada, Mr. Naidu expressed his resolve to have permanent yoga centers constructed in Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats, appoint district and mandal-level officials to supervise yoga programmes, and form an expert committee to create standard yoga protocols.

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