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When data became the first responder

Andhra Pradesh displayed a new level of maturity in disaster governance while dealing with Cyclone Montha, which struck the State’s coast between October 27 and 30. Drawing lessons from the past, Andhra Pradesh fought back with precision — guided by data, technology, and teamwork. The coordinated and technology-driven response demonstrated how governance can evolve from…

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When healthcare becomes a business

A political storm is brewing in Andhra Pradesh over the State government’s decision to run 10 new government medical colleges under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a ‘one crore signature campaign’ to oppose the privatisation of medical colleges. The head…

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Gains, losses, and politics in Andhra Pradesh

Ever since the Union government began discussing the delimitation exercise, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has made it clear that he supports the process, unlike his southern counterparts, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Supporting the NDA government’s move, Mr. Naidu — who had earlier promoted family planning and spoken about…

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meeting on March 7 

Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Council of Ministers of Andhra Pradesh will be meeting at the State Secretariat at 3 p.m. on March 7, 2025.  Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand issued a circular to that effect to the Special Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries. The Chief Secretary instructed them…

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YSRCP leader accuses A.P. government of neglecting Ambedklar statue in Vijayawada

YSRCP leader Merugu Nagarjuna | Photo Credit: File Photo The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Merugu Nagarjuna has said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh should complete the pending works at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada’s Swaraj Maidan soon. The government is neglecting the statue, he alleged. Marking the statue’s first…

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