ASR District's Chintapalle records 5°C, coldest day of winter
Chintapalle in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district shivers at 5°C, 4 degrees below normal. Dense fog disrupts traffic, with colder days predicted for Sankranti. Read the full weather report.
Category : Search result: Andhra Pradesh rural employment
Naidu Seeks Central Funds for G-RAM-G, Cites Funding Burden
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Himachal Jobs Doubled Under Modi Govt: BJP Chief
BJP's Dr Rajeev Bindal claims employment in Himachal Pradesh surged under PM Modi. Details on the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment Act, a tech-driven rural jobs scheme with 125-day guarantee.
Yogi Adityanath Unveils VB-G-RAM-G, Targets MNREGA Corruption
UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails VB-G-RAM-G as a visionary rural employment scheme, promising 125 days of work, weekly wages, and transparency. He accuses opposition of corruption.
Pawan Kalyan Directs War Footing for AP's Green Cover Plan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
Arunachal CM: VB-G RAM G Scheme to Empower Rural India
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu details how the VB-G RAM G scheme will create sustainable livelihoods, skill development, and curb migration, surpassing MGNREGA's scope. Read more.
ONGC Gas Leak in Konaseema Remains Uncontrolled
A major gas leak at an ONGC site in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema continues unabated. While flames have reduced slightly, emergency crews are battling the situation. Latest updates here.
Waqf Board's First International School in AP Launched in Nellore
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
Congress Launches MNREGA Bachao Sangram in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Congress appoints district coordinators to spearhead 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' campaign, aiming to protect the rural job guarantee scheme from dilution. Read more.
Fog, Rising Night Temps Disrupt Life in Coastal Andhra
Minimum temperatures rise in Andhra Pradesh as dense morning fog blankets coastal areas and tribal pockets, disrupting daily life and transport. IMD forecasts continued foggy conditions.
VB-G RAM G Replaces MGNREGA: AP Faces ₹3,470 Cr Burden
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
AP Paramedical Supplementary Exams from 2025-26
Andhra Pradesh health department introduces supplementary exams for paramedical students to prevent academic delays. Exams start 2025-26, first batch in Feb 2025. Read more.
AP's 2025 Education Reforms: Mega DSC, Digital Leap & Record PTM
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
Andhra man desecrates Shiva Lingam over land dispute
A man in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district vandalized a Shiva Lingam due to a long-standing dispute with temple staff over an irrigation canal. Police confirm no political links. Read the full report.
AP Crime Falls 6.17% in 2025; Key Stats Revealed
Andhra Pradesh sees a 6.17% decline in overall crime in 2025. Rioting plunges 54%, cyber fraud losses drop 16%, and conviction rates rise. Explore the full data breakdown here.
Sukhu Protests MGNREGA Changes, Warns of Livelihood Threat
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu opposes Centre's MGNREGA overhaul, calling it a threat to rural jobs. He announced state-wide protests. Read more.
Narasapuram Lace: PM Modi Hails GI-Tagged Craft, AI Hub Launched
PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
AP Govt Offers Jobs, Compensation to Unfit Transport Staff
Andhra Pradesh government approves alternative employment for medically unfit APPTD employees from Jan 1, 2020, under Disabilities Act. Read the full details.
New Rural Jobs Act Replaces MGNREGA, Sparks Concerns
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
MGNREGA Averages 48 Work Days, Far Below 125-Day Promise
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Himachal MGNREGA: SC/ST women lead as budget shrinks
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
BCY Chief Slams AP Govt Over Law & Order, Drugs, Political Interference
BCY Party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav alleges complete collapse of law & order in Andhra Pradesh, crimes against women daily. Demands CBI probe into drug mafia, claims minister wields unconstitutional power over police.
Rs 3,500 Crore Boost for UP Health Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
New Job Guarantee Scheme: 125 Days Work, But Concerns Remain
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
Ex-CBI Chief Alleges Forced Circumcision in Andhra
Former CBI head alleges non-Muslim boys in Andhra Pradesh underwent circumcision to push a communal agenda. He demands a review of medical records from the past decade.
MNREGA Revamp: Risks to Universal Job Guarantee Promise
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
Rural Job Scheme Now 125 Days, President Murmu Gives Assent
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Andhra King Taluka OTT Release on Netflix Dec 25
Ram Pothineni's film Andhra King Taluka is set for its OTT premiere on Netflix on December 25. The Telugu movie, which had a modest box office run, will stream in five languages.
Naidu Hits Out at Opponents, Unveils Swachh Andhra Vision
CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu accuses opponents of misinformation, outlines ambitious plans for a plastic-free Andhra by June 2026 and industrial growth in Anakapalli. Read his full vision.
Cybercrime Hotspots in Andhra: Urban vs Rural Divide
NCRB data shows Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur & NTR district are Andhra's top cybercrime hubs, while tribal areas report minimal cases. Experts cite digital divide & under-reporting.
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