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Backward Districts now leading in economic growth: AP CM

Vijayawada, Mar 25 (UNI) Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday made insightful observations on the shifting trends in per capita income across districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Addressing the third Collectors’ conference in the Secretariat, CM Naidu said that the per capita income for the year 2022-23 stood at Rs 2,19,234 in Sri Sathya Sai district, Rs 2,33,521 in Anantapur district and Rs 1,93,763 in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district.
Traditionally, Anantapur has been regarded as a drought-prone and backward district, while Konaseema was expected to have a higher per capita income. However, significant growth in the horticulture sector has propelled Anantapur forward, demonstrating the potential of strategic sectoral focus in driving economic progress.
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Karnataka BJP intensifies agitation over price hikes, demands rollback

02 Apr 2025 | 1:46 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of arrogance following the state government's decision to hike diesel prices by ₹2.

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TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding retrieving of Katchatheevu islet

02 Apr 2025 | 1:37 PM

Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolutionurging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka through a1974 agreement, and protect the traditional rights of fishermen, besides securingthose arrested by Sri Lankan Navy.The resolution was moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin and Floor Leaders of variouspolitical parties spoke on the issue after which it was adopted.

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BC associations on dharna at Jantar Mantar, demanding 42 pc reservation

02 Apr 2025 | 1:17 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) Backward Class (BC) groups, under the auspices of the Backward Class Welfare Association National Committee, began their dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Wednesday, demanding that the Centre implement 42 per cent reservation by including it in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.

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Stalin seeks audience with PM to lead TN MPs delegation on delimitation row

Stalin seeks audience with PM to lead TN MPs delegation on delimitation row

02 Apr 2025 | 9:35 AM

Chennai, Apr 2 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President
M K Stalin on Wednesday sought an appointment with Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to submit a memorandum along with a delegation of
MPs from the State against the proposed delimitation based on current
population under which the Southern States, including TN, which will
stand to reduce its Parliamentary representation.

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AP: Koila Alwar Tirumanjanam held at Vontimitta temple in Kadapa Dist

02 Apr 2025 | 2:46 AM

Vontimitta (Kadapa Dist), Apr 1 (UNI) The traditional temple cleansing fete, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, was observed at TTD-run Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple here on Tuesday in view of the annual Brahmotsavams from April 5-15.

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