Tension erupted during Y S Jaganmohan Reddy’s visit to Chittoor as crowds violated police limits, leading to a lathi charge. YSRCP leaders condemned the action, blaming the government for suppressing support and failing mango farmers facing severe price issues.
Tight security has been imposed in Chittoor ahead of YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Bangarupalem mandal to meet mango farmers. Only 500 people are allowed at the venue amid allegations of crowd mobilisation and preventive detentions.
Farmers in Srinivasapura, a major mango growing belt in Kolar district, bordering Andhra Pradesh, held protests and observed a taluk-level bandh on Wednesday, demanding a support price for mangoes and withdrawal of ban imposed by the neighbouring State.
Shaikh Mohammed Akbar, 60, who was working as a driver in Abha city in Saudi Arabia, collapsed and died while being shifted to hospital on February 19 and his body was repatriated on Thursday
Family of the Kuwait based professor, Dandu Ghouse Basha, native of Chittoor district, were involved in a tragic accident while returning to Kuwait after performing Umrah on August 26 and their bodies were kept in mortuary, as hey were burnt beyond recognition in the collision.
A hard hitting batsman and agile fielder, he was also a yoga expert and fitness fanatic. He served Andhra Cricket Association in different capacities as selector and coach of various teams during the 80s.
Visakhapatnam: Policy reforms in agriculture have the dual responsibility of ensuring that the sector achieves higher growth, delivers higher income to the farmers and at the same time addresses food security concerns, said CII Vizag Zone head Solomon Pushparaj. “Private sector and other stakeholders are welcoming the farm laws as it allows agricultural markets to […]
