The Andhra Pradesh government has abolished the Additional Retail Excise Tax on liquor supplied to bars, aligning prices with retail shops and easing costs for the hospitality sector.
Andhra Pradesh has relaxed rules to allow microbreweries in three-star+ hotels statewide and in tourism hubs, aiming to boost hospitality and attract premium tourists.
A 60-year-old man from Chittoor district consumed pesticide outside Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s residence in Naravaripalle on January 14, frustrated over a pending land issue. He received immediate medical care.
Villagers in Sarvereddypalem and nearby areas staged a dharna in Ongole, demanding a halt to unauthorised gravel and red soil extraction that harms farms and safety. Authorities issued notices but operations restarted.
Fishermen from coastal villages in Prakasam district competed in a lively boat race, part of pre-Sankranti celebrations organised by the Fishermen Welfare Committee. Winners claimed cash prizes as communities came together near Madanuru.
Mango farmers in Chittoor district face uncertainty as flowering lags nearly two months behind schedule due to erratic weather, threatening lower yields and adding pressure after last year's market slump.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan credited former directors for the National Atmospheric Research Laboratory's success during its 33rd Foundation Day at Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh. He urged the lab to draft a forward-looking vision document.
Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh records 96,195 birds across 116 species in early January, drawing winged visitors along the Central Asian Flyway.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated multiple infrastructure and welfare initiatives in Naravaripalle while celebrating Sankranti with family and locals, blending tradition with development.
AP Congress chief Y.S. Sharmila accused the ruling coalition of betraying 1.5 crore women by delaying the Maha Shakti scheme, a promised ₹18,000 annual aid, nearly two years into power.
Amaravati pushes energy conservation as governance priority, directing Energy Conservation Cells in all departments and stronger audits to cut power use and costs.
