Latest news and updates from Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Covering local developments, government actions, and stories that matter to the region.
Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Minister S Savitha clarified no government money will fund the proposed NTR statue, relying instead on public donations via a trust amid opposition criticism.
UK's Gareth Wynn Owen met Andhra Pradesh's MA&UD Minister P. Narayana in Amaravati, expressing keen interest in the capital's development and assuring coordination on infrastructure projects like riverfront and International Sports City.
Andhra Pradesh announces India's first Global Quantum Bio Foundry in Amaravati to merge quantum tech with biology for breakthroughs in drug discovery and medicine.
IT Minister Nara Lokesh outlined Andhra Pradesh's balanced development plan, positioning Amaravati as the single capital while boosting regional clusters for rapid investment inflow.
Sixty-five farmers in Karlapudi village offered 354 acres under Land Pooling Scheme 2.0, accelerating Amaravati's capital revival with strong local support.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu hit back at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's remarks questioning the logic of a riverbank capital, stressing that major global cities thrive along rivers and Amaravati's development remains unstoppable.
Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana firmly declared Amaravati as the state's sole capital, rebuffing opposition claims and highlighting rapid ongoing development.
YSRCP leader Sajjala Rama Krishna Reddy accuses the Andhra government of rushing Land Pooling Scheme II while sidelining farmers' unresolved issues from the first phase.
CM Chandrababu Naidu vows to attract world-class universities to Amaravati, building on existing institutions like VIT and SRM to make the capital a premier education hub.
The three-day Avakai–Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture and Literature drew over 12,000 visitors across Punnami Ghat and Bhavani Island, ending on a high note with live concerts and tributes. Next edition set for December 2026.
Avakai-Amaravati Festival launched in Vijayawada by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, celebrating Andhra's cuisine, cinema, culture, and literature along the Krishna River ahead of Sankranti. Three-day event features folk arts, food stalls, and performances.
EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid growth as a top investment draw, aligning closely with European Union priorities, during a Vijayawada cultural event launch.
