Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati is preparing for the CREDAI property show starting August 7. All 52 stalls have been booked in advance, according to K. Gopinath, the Tirupati chapter chairman and CREDAI Andhra Pradesh treasurer.

Andhra Pradesh has 638 IGBC-registered green building projects covering 627.58 million sq ft, including 438 commercial and five net zero buildings. Developers of certified multistorey buildings receive impact fee discounts, and APRERA refunds part of registration fees upon final certification.

Andhra Pradesh's economy is back on track, according to CM Chandrababu Naidu, who mentioned the state's 'double-engine' governance model and 'triple-engine growth strategy' focusing on Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Tirupati regions, along with developing Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub.

Three CRPF personnel were killed in an incident in Assam involving an Assistant Sub-Inspector from Andhra Pradesh, who shot himself after killing two of his colleagues.

Two youths were killed in a road accident in Nagari, Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred in the region but no additional details about the accident are provided.

Andhra Pradesh's economic growth rate is 11.3%, surpassing Telangana's, according to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The growth rate declined to 10.3% between 2019 and 2024 from 13.5% in the previous five years. ₹10,000 crore has been allocated for Amaravati, and ₹8,300 crore for the Polavaram project.

Tadoba tiger 'Explorer' has returned to the Jangareddigudem forests in Andhra Pradesh after a cross-country journey, seeking a mate and territory. The state government plans to relocate female tigers and establish a breeding population in the region.

The State Minister of Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath Gupta stated that the team under Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is working to develop the state. The coalition government is reported to be delivering progress and investment.

Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has directed officials to accelerate the Great Green Wall project. The state aims to expand a mangrove-based coastal barrier over 8,888 hectares this year to enhance shoreline protection and climate resilience.

Prosthetic hand camps will be held in all Andhra Pradesh districts by year-end. Beneficiaries from Guntur, Krishna, Prakasam, and West Godavari districts are currently being trained to use imported LN4 devices, with similar camps planned across the state.

Over 1,200 children participated in the SIP Regional Prodigy 2026 competition. Winners from the Andhra Pradesh regional event will advance to the National SIP Prodigy 2026 competition in Kochi in November.

The Centre and Andhra Pradesh have announced a relief package for tobacco farmers, including interest-free loans of ₹50,000 for approximately 45,000 farmers, a state incentive for low-grade tobacco, and assured minimum purchase prices effective from August 3.

Andhra Pradesh has begun selling fine-quality rice at discounted prices through Rythu Bazaars and rice mills. BPT super fine rice is priced at ₹52 per kg and BPT raw rice at ₹50 per kg, with purchases limited to 10 kg per consumer after Aadhaar verification.

Andhra Pradesh's Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced an action plan to develop 12 government teaching hospitals into full-fledged organ transplant centers, ensuring public healthcare system access for patients.

Andhra Pradesh and Australia signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance collaboration in education, clean energy, and skill development. The agreements aim to support Andhra Pradesh's goal of becoming a hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and skilled workforce development.

The Centre's additional tax devolution will provide ₹4,597 crore in funds to Andhra Pradesh, enabling the government to expedite ongoing projects and strengthen efforts toward long-term development goals, as stated by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Andhra Pradesh has launched a digital mental health platform in schools with support from Australia. The initiative aims to address mental health challenges among students through technology.

5,839 patients in Andhra Pradesh await life-saving organ transplants. The state's Health Minister urges families to discuss organ donation and make informed decisions ahead of National Organ Donation Day. Andhra Pradesh ranks sixth in the country for organ donations from brain-dead donors.

Bhogapuram airport marks a new chapter in Andhra Pradesh's development, according to Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for large-scale projects that will create employment opportunities.

Minister Lokesh welcomed Australian Minister Julian Hill during his visit to Andhra Pradesh. The visit aims to strengthen a key education partnership. Hill was greeted with a bouquet and a traditional shawl.

PM Modi inaugurated the ASR International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh's first greenfield international airport since the 2014 bifurcation. The event included dedication of projects worth over ₹17,900 crore.

The draft Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh reports 3,71,38,182 voters, including 1,82,06,954 male voters, 1,89,28,492 female voters, 2,736 third gender voters, and 64,502 service electors. Individuals who missed submitting forms earlier can file Form-6 with prescribed declarations during the claims and objections period from July 31 to August 30.

A parents’ body in Andhra Pradesh has called for the continuation of existing medical admissions norms. The request focuses on maintaining current procedures for medical school admissions in the state.

Andhra Pradesh plans to translocate gaurs from central India to the Nallamala hills to feed tigers, as gaurs have nearly disappeared from the region. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao stated the move aims to expand the prey base and improve genetic diversity, with two tigresses each being brought from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The Bhogapuram airport in Andhra Pradesh, now named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, is the state's first international airport post-bifurcation. Commercial operations are set to begin this month, aiming to enhance connectivity, trade, and regional growth.

All districts in Andhra Pradesh have reported deficient rainfall, with a state-wide deficit of 52.4% by July-end.

Sharmila alleges that 16,357 government schools in Andhra Pradesh are functioning with a single teacher each. The APCC president criticizes the government for its failure to provide adequate teachers and its lack of moral authority to discuss children's future.

Lokesh states Andhra Pradesh is the preferred choice for global investors. The IT and HRD Minister inaugurated an 800-megawatt clean energy project by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, involving ₹5,750 crore investment in Hosur near Pathikonda. Renewable energy capacity in Andhra Pradesh rose by 400% in one year compared to the previous year.

Andhra Pradesh is set to receive four female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The number of anti-poaching camps in the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve is being increased from 89 to 150, as announced by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.

CPI urges the government to declare drought in 249 mandals of Andhra Pradesh, citing a 56% rainfall deficit due to El Niño. The request aims to implement urgent measures to protect farmers' livelihoods.

The BJP has formed special committees to oversee election management, organisational coordination, and campaign strategy for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, as stated by party State president Madhav.

Andhra Pradesh is planning to develop an action plan to combat zoonotic diseases. The initiative aims to address health risks associated with diseases transmitted from animals to humans.

28 students from Sri Venkateswara Ayurvedic College in Andhra Pradesh fell ill due to food poisoning.

Andhra Pradesh has partnered with AstraZeneca to establish a Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati, utilizing next-generation sequencing, AI, and genomic technologies for early cancer detection and personalized treatment. The project includes installing AI-enabled X-ray systems in government hospitals to improve diagnostic accuracy.

CPI(M) in Andhra Pradesh is urging people to question MLAs about unfulfilled election promises, including drought relief for farmers, higher tobacco procurement prices, and the removal of protest restrictions. The party accuses the coalition government of failing to implement most of its election assurances.

Crime Branch arrested Mohammed Farid, an accused in the 2005 theft of ivory and sandalwood from a Kerala Forest department warehouse. Farid is described as an active member of a gang involved in similar thefts across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Entry to Tiruvannamalai’s Idukku Pillayar Temple is restricted for obese, elderly, and ailing persons following the death of 36-year-old S. Manikumar from Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari district, who died of cardiac arrest while exiting a narrow passage after worship. The temple authorities implemented the restriction after the incident on July 25.

Political leaders from Andhra Pradesh paid tributes to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas, honoring their courage and sacrifice in upholding the Tricolour's honor.

BJP Kisan Morcha advocates crop diversification and reduced reliance on water-intensive paddy in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative promotes efficient irrigation practices and wider adoption of Union welfare schemes to enhance farm resilience and incomes.

Andhra Pradesh launched an AI platform to forecast urban floods, developed by Real Time Governance Society, the State Disaster Management Authority, and IIT Gandhinagar. The platform uses 30 years of Budameru flood data and satellite terrain mapping to provide 48-hour rainfall forecasts. Vijayawada is the first city to implement this system.