YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office in Vijayawada to avoid being put under house arrest. This comes ahead of the 'Chalo Secretariat' protest planned by the Congress cadre under her leadership. She expressed disappointment in the chief minister's failure to address the concerns of unemployed youth and students.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation announced its partnership with Swiggy for the delivery of pre-ordered meals at railway stations. Initially, the service will be provided at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam stations.
Vijayawada’s Autonagar workers face looming unemployment due to government apathy, poor infrastructure, and lack of skill development. The area, once a hub for the automotive industry, now struggles with issues like the push towards Electric Vehicles, commercialization of industrial land, and the impact of green tax. The discontent among the workers has led to a shift in political support, with dissatisfaction towards the ruling party and a call for urgent skill upgradation. Read more about the challenges faced by Autonagar workers and the impact of government policies in this in-depth report.
The ministry of forests and environment and climate change (MoEF&CC) told the high court that illegal sand mining is taking place in Andhra Pradesh. Read more about the joint inspections conducted by MoEF&CC and CPCB.
CII Southern Region Chairman Kamal Bali highlights the potential of Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam to emerge as growth centers of Andhra Pradesh. The article discusses the key enablers of growth and the need for government-industry partnerships to attract international investments and formulate policies conducive to industrial growth.