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Veteran Telugu playback singer V Ramakrishna passes away
Veteran Telugu playback singer Vissamraju Ramakrishna passed away due to cancer. He was 68. He had sung many memorable songs for legendary south Indian actor turned politician N T Rama Rao and other top stars. About Vissamraju Ramakrishna Born: on ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
India inks $250-million loan pact with World Bank for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery project
India has inked a financing agreement with World Bank (WB) to raise US 250 million dollars financial assistance for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project (APDRP). The agreement was signed by the Union Government, Andhra Pradesh government and the World Bank ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
CCEA approves creation of Intra State Transmission System in 7 States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the creation of an Intra-state Transmission System (ISTS) in 7 states across the country. 7 States are: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Key facts about ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
Krishnapatnam Port receives Golden Peacock award for environment management
Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh has been awarded Golden Peacock environment management award for its achievements and initiatives in the field of environment. The award was presented during the 17th World Congress on Environment Management to C Sasidhar, Managing Director ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
Andhra Pradesh government to form Krishi Cabinet
Andhra Pradesh government has decided to form a Cabinet sub-committee named as Krishi Cabinet. This sub-committee will focus on the challenges of the Primary Sector Mission of state government undertaken to make agriculture and its allied activities profitable and sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
Andhra Pradesh inks MoU with Australian firm for iron ore mining
Andhra Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Australian firm for iron ore mining projects in Kurnool and Kadapa districts. The MoU was inked between Andhra Pradesh Mining Development Corporation and NSL Mining Resources India Pvt. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
GMR Infra, GIIC ink MoU for Kakinada SEZ
GMR Infrastructure Ltd. has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guizhou International Investment Corporation (GIIC) for developing Kakinada special economic zone (SEZ) in Andhra Pradesh. On behalf of GMR Infrastructure Ltd. the MoU was signed by its subsidiary Kakinada SEZ ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana introduce 5 lakh rupees Accident Insurance Scheme for transport drivers
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states have jointly launched a new five-lakh rupees Accident Insurance Scheme for transport drivers. The scheme came into on 1 May 2015 coinciding with the May Day (International Labour Day). It was formally launched by Andhra ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015