Nara Lokesh Interacts with Senior Leader Gouthu Shyam Sunder Shivaji, Emphasizes Learning and Values

Feb 07, 2026 | 460 Views

Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh met senior Telugu Desam Party leader and former minister Gouthu Shyam Sunder Shivaji at the TDP central office, reflecting his approach as a committed learner in public life. Shivaji, son of freedom fighter Sardar Gouthu Latchanna and a leader with over four decades of service to the party, was warmly received following a special invitation from Lokesh. The interaction focused on past and present political developments, ethical values in public service, party strengthening, and insights from Shivaji’s ministerial experience. Lokesh also hosted Shivaji for lunch and listened attentively as the senior leader shared experiences from earlier political eras. The meeting highlighted Lokesh’s consistent emphasis on respecting elders and learning from seasoned leaders, a value he has practiced since childhood. The interaction once again underlined his reputation as a leader who actively seeks guidance, values institutional memory, and approaches politics with humility and a student’s mindset.

CM Chandrababu Naidu to Visit Emmiganur for ‘Your Land–Your Right’ Programme

Feb 06, 2026 | 380 Views

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit Emmiganur constituency in Kurnool district on Friday to participate in the Your Land–Your Right programme. As part of the initiative, he will distribute new Pattadar Passbooks to farmers at a village meeting in Kalugotla. The Chief Minister will depart from the Camp Office in the morning and reach Kalugotla by 11:30 am, where he will address farmers after the distribution. He will later visit nearby agricultural fields and interact directly with farmers during a face-to-face discussion in the afternoon, followed by a meeting with party cadre, before returning to Amaravati in the evening. The state government has launched the distribution of new Pattadar Passbooks in 279 villages across Andhra Pradesh, covering two villages per Assembly constituency. So far, 1,16,870 draft passbooks have been prepared, of which eKYC has been completed for 91,038. In Kurnool district alone, 8,347 farmers across 13 villages are set to receive the new passbooks. On Friday, 1,178 farmers in Kalugotla village will be issued Pattadar Passbooks under the programme, aimed at strengthening land rights and transparency for farmers.

NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam Offers Prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada

Feb 05, 2026 | 475 Views

NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer B.V.R. Subrahmanyam visited the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Thursday and offered prayers to the presiding deity. He was accompanied by NTR District Collector S. Lakshmi Sha during the visit. The temple administration, led by the Executive Officer and Special Grade Deputy Collector Sreenan Naik, made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the smooth conduct of the darshan. During the visit, Subrahmanyam performed special rituals and offered prayers at the temple. After the darshan, Vedic scholars bestowed traditional blessings upon him. Temple officials honored the NITI Aayog CEO with sacred temple attire, presented a photograph of the deity, and offered prasadam as a mark of reverence.

Minister Narayana Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Amaravati Capital Region

Feb 05, 2026 | 502 Views

Andhra Pradesh Minister Narayana inspected multiple ongoing infrastructure projects in the Amaravati capital region, focusing on road and bridge connectivity. He reviewed the construction of a steel bridge linking the Seed Axis Road with the Old Highway, along with another bridge being built over the Guntur Canal to connect directly with the Seed Axis corridor. During the inspection, the minister directed representatives of the contracting agencies to accelerate work and ensure timely completion of both bridges. The minister also examined the progress of the Vijayawada West Bypass project, where National Highway authorities have already permitted traffic on one side of the road. Officials informed him that once traffic is allowed on both sides, vehicles from Guntur and Visakhapatnam will be able to access the capital region directly. The developments are expected to significantly improve regional connectivity and ease traffic movement into Amaravati.

Kavitha Defends SIT Probe, Raises Federal Concerns Over Centre’s Role in Telangana

Feb 05, 2026 | 516 Views

Telangana Jagruti President Kalvakuntla Kavitha questioned why summoning former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for questioning in the alleged phone tapping case should be seen as inappropriate. Addressing the media in Hyderabad, she expressed concern that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has remained inconclusive even after two years. Kavitha urged the government to complete the investigation swiftly and ensure accountability, stating that KCR would be able to clarify what occurred during the period under scrutiny. Kavitha said she suspects that her phone and her husband’s phone were tapped and made it clear that she would fully cooperate if the SIT calls her for questioning. She criticized remarks opposing the investigation and emphasized that everyone must respect the law. Separately, she accused the BJP-led central government of ignoring Telangana’s interests, citing delays in fulfilling commitments such as setting up educational institutions, industrial projects, Metro Phase-2, and granting national project status. She alleged that several provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act remain pending and described the Centre’s approach as contrary to the spirit of federalism, while also criticizing low budgetary allocations for education and healthcare.