S Guru Srikanth

Andhra Pradesh records 13 per cent deficit rainfall this monsoon

Anantapur district registered the highest deficit rainfall of 34 per cent in the State, while Krishna district registered 32 per cent surplus rainfall, the highest surplus rainfall in the State.

01 Oct 2023

JSP chief Pawan Kalyan to kick off fourth phase of Vaarahi Yatra on October 1

Announcement assumes significance as Pawan will address people for first time after declaring JSP-TDP tie up

26 Sep 2023

Food incubation centre to be launched at IIT-Tirupati

The state-of-the-art food processing unit to be operational in Oct

12 Sep 2023

Guntur market yard soon to be energy-efficient

The State government aims to upgrade the services of Guntur Chilli Yard, Asia’s largest dried red chilli market, to global standards, ensuring its continued prominence in the spice commerce world.

11 Sep 2023

Groundwater dips by 1.07 mbgl in seven months in Andhra Pradesh

After East Godavari, Palnadu district witnessed the highest depletion of groundwater, that is 3.27 mbgl.

21 Aug 2023

Rs 4.82-crore banana cluster project coming up at AP's Pulivendula

Enterprising farmers of Pulivendula have adopted the latest technologies like tissue culture and drip irrigation in cultivating banana crop.

18 Aug 2023

Tamarind processing units usher in prosperity

Tamarind processing units introduced by the Food Processing Society in 2022, have increased income of women dependent on deseeding significantly.

07 Aug 2023

Delayed monsoon keeps dam levels low in AP

According to the data available with the Water Resources Department, the total capacity of major reservoirs in the State is 865.64 TMC.

26 Jul 2023

Multi-dimensional poverty drops to 6.06 per cent in AP: Niti Aayog report

Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Prakasam, which have been considered backward districts, recorded significant improvement in the 'National Multi-dimensional Poverty Index.'

19 Jul 2023

Ryots plan dharna as wait for Guntur Channel extension continues 

With a drawing capacity of more than 400 cusecs, the Guntur Channel is a lifeline of around 27,000 acres, and the extension will create 50,000 acres of more ayacut under it.

18 Jul 2023

Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society to focus on fine flavour cocoa

Rare beans command at least 30% additional premium over regular varieties, say officials 

03 Jul 2023

AP govt raises crop acreage by 1.5 per cent for 2023-24

Agriculture dept sets target of 58.75L hectare for cultivation area

18 Jun 2023

Water levels in AP reservoirs marginally low; officials allay farmers’ fears

The total water level has stood at 417.56 TMC as against 442.56 TMC last year on the same day.

05 Jun 2023