Monday, 27 March, 2023
TopicJagan Mohan Reddy

Topic: Jagan Mohan Reddy

Legally speaking, why Andhra HC ‘1 capital’ verdict could end Jagan’s ‘decentralisation’ dream

New Delhi: The last few days have been a real downer for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, as far as his quest...

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Jagan govt will go to SC if needed, says minister, after HC order to make Amaravati sole capital

Minister Botsa Satyanarayana said govt is still keen on ‘decentralisation’. Court said legislature can't trifurcate capital, and wants Amaravati developed in 6 months.

‘State legislature can’t split capital’: Why HC gave Jagan govt 6 months to develop Amaravati

Jagan govt had wanted Amaravati, Vizag and Kurnool as legislative, executive and judicial capitals. Andhra HC said state can't change capital city notified under APCRDA Act, 2014.

How to name them? Where will HQ be? Why Jagan’s move to double AP districts has sparked protests

Andhra CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy says new districts should be formed by Ugadi, adding that existing collectors and SPs will be appointed for the new districts.

Guntur civic chief calls Jinnah Tower ‘symbol of harmony’, as it’s painted in Tricolour amid row

Municipal Commissioner Nishant Kumar says national flag will be unfurled at Jinnah Tower Thursday, days after ‘Hindu Vahini’ workers were detained trying to unfurl it on 26 Jan.

1 landmark, 2 stories, no clarity on name: This is AP’s Jinnah Tower, at heart of Jagan-BJP row

Members of 'Hindu Vahini' detained Wednesday while allegedly trying to unfurl the national flag at Jinnah Tower on R-Day. Police deny the claim, allege demolition threats.

BJP offer for Andhra alcohol consumers — ‘vote us to power, we’ll cut liquor price to Rs 75’

Andhra BJP chief Somu Veerraju says if state’s nearly '1 crore liquor consumers' vote for BJP, the party would slash liquor rates to Rs 75. Liquor prices are a controversial issue in Andhra.

Year after accusing Ramana of ‘destabilising govt’, Jagan Reddy hosts CJI for tea in Vijaywada

In October last year, Reddy had written to then CJI S.A. Bobde, accusing Ramana of influencing sittings of Andhra HC, including the judges' roster. Allegations were later dismissed by SC.

Andhra builders up in arms after Jagan govt orders them to hand over 5% land for public housing

Realtors are expected to 'voluntarily' hand over 5% land in layouts (or matching cost) to Andhra govt. Officials ask if they 'can’t do this much for housing scheme for the poor'.

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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

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In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.