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Sri Govindarajaswamy Teppotsavam Concludes Grandly in Tirupati

Feb 02, 2026 | 353 Views

The seven-day annual Teppotsavam of Sri Govindarajaswamy concluded in a grand and devotional atmosphere at the temple pushkarini in Tirupati on Sunday. As part of the concluding rituals, special religious ceremonies were conducted at the temple, drawing large numbers of devotees. In the morning, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for the Lord and His consorts between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, marking an important highlight of the celebrations. Later in the evening, Sri Govindarajaswamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, graced devotees by taking seven rounds on the decorated floating platforms from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The procession was followed by a ceremonial temple street parade, allowing devotees to have darshan. Devotional programmes including bhajans, harikatha, and classical music were organised by the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project. Senior religious heads, temple officials, and a large gathering of devotees participated in the celebrations, marking a spiritually enriching conclusion to the festival.

Lokesh Interacts with Students at JNTU Kakinada, Shares Vision for Youth-Driven Andhra Pradesh

Jan 31, 2026 | 502 Views

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Andhra Pradesh a number one state across all sectors, with students playing a central role in shaping its future. Interacting with students under the “Hello Lokesh” programme at JNTU Kakinada, he said his Padayatra offered deep insights into public aspirations, especially those of youth, which are now guiding governance decisions. He highlighted that since the coalition government assumed office, nearly four lakh jobs have been created, with a strong emphasis on decentralised development, cluster-based industrial growth, and transforming students from job seekers into job creators through skills, innovation, and research. Addressing a wide range of student questions, the Minister spoke on sustainable development, green energy, industrial investments, education reforms, and social responsibility. He stressed the importance of moral values, continuous learning, research funding by industries on the lines of CSR, and reducing children’s exposure to harmful social media through age-appropriate digital regulations. Lokesh underlined that Andhra Pradesh is building strong ecosystems in sectors such as IT, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, aqua research, and green molecules, while strengthening public education, healthcare infrastructure, and employment pathways to ensure inclusive and balanced growth across all regions of the state.

AP Government Grants Full Protocol Status to MLC Naga Babu in Etcherla Constituency

Jan 31, 2026 | 496 Views

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued official orders granting full protocol status to MLC Konidela Nagendra Rao (Naga Babu) for the Etcherla Assembly constituency, marking a key administrative decision aimed at strengthening local governance. As per the government order, Naga Babu has chosen Etcherla under the provision that allows Members of the Legislative Council to select a constituency of focus, entrusting him with an active role in development initiatives and official programs in the region. According to the guidelines, the MLC will receive protocol and official courtesies equivalent to that of an elected MLA at all government functions held within the constituency. District officials, from the Collector to field-level staff, have been directed to strictly follow the order, with disciplinary action warned in case of non-compliance. The decision is expected to enhance accessibility, coordination, and effective resolution of public issues in Etcherla, contributing to overall constituency development.

EMESCO Pledges ₹1.40 Crore Worth of Books to Government Libraries in Andhra Pradesh

Jan 29, 2026 | 349 Views

EMESCO has announced a major knowledge-support initiative by committing publications worth ₹1.40 crore to government libraries across Andhra Pradesh. EMESCO representative Vijayakumar met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat in Amaravati and informed him that the organization’s governing council had approved the donation to strengthen public access to books and learning resources. The Chief Minister appreciated the initiative, stating that libraries play a vital role in spreading knowledge and that sharing books is equivalent to sharing wisdom. He noted that the distribution of quality publications would greatly benefit students and the general public, and emphasized the importance of making necessary arrangements to ensure the timely delivery of these books to libraries throughout the state.

AP Government Grants Full Protocol Status to MLC Naga Babu in Etcherla Constituency

Jan 29, 2026 | 327 Views

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued official orders granting full protocol status to MLC Konidela Nagendra Rao (Naga Babu) for the Etcherla Assembly constituency, marking a key administrative decision aimed at strengthening local governance. As per the government order, Naga Babu has chosen Etcherla under the provision that allows Members of the Legislative Council to select a constituency of focus, entrusting him with an active role in development initiatives and official programs in the region. According to the guidelines, the MLC will receive protocol and official courtesies equivalent to that of an elected MLA at all government functions held within the constituency. District officials, from the Collector to field-level staff, have been directed to strictly follow the order, with disciplinary action warned in case of non-compliance. The decision is expected to enhance accessibility, coordination, and effective resolution of public issues in Etcherla, contributing to overall constituency development.