Srinivasa Rao is Senior Assistant Editor based out of Hyderabad covering developments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana . He has over three decades of reporting experience.
Articles by Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
Months after roof collapse, Telangana tunnel project remains an uphill task
The project aims to transfer Krishna river water from the Srisailam reservoir to provide irrigation to 400,000 acres in the erstwhile combined Nalgonda district
Published on May 06, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
10 dead as heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Andhra
The chief minister directed officials to ensure that compensation was disbursed to farmers who suffered crop losses due to unseasonal rains by Tuesday evening
Published on May 06, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation of NH projects in Telangana
The Union minister said the central government was undertaking key infrastructure projects to enhance inter-state connectivity
Published on May 06, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Amaravati to have India’s first Quantum Valley Tech Park by January next year
During the signing of the MoUs, the chief minister said Andhra Pradesh would emerge as global hub for quantum research and innovation
Published on May 04, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Amaravati: Capital on revival road after years of turbulence
Amaravati's revival is underway after years of political turmoil. Farmers are hopeful as construction resumes, aiming for a modern capital in three years.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Amaravati
PM Modi to relaunch construction works at Amaravati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone for various projects across the state, all worth ₹57,962 crore
Published on May 02, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Centre’s caste census will take over caste surveys: Telangana CM
Telangana Backward Classes Commission chairman G Niranjan said once the Centre conducts the caste census, it would make the latest survey conducted by the state government redundant
Published on May 02, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
7 killed as wall collapses at temple in Andhra Pradesh's Simhachalam
Teams of NDRF, SDRF, along with local officials conducted rescue operations at the temple in Simhachalam.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 10:54 AM IST
Naidu unveils annual credit plan for ₹6.6L-cr for 2025-26
Stating that the support of bankers is essential for the growth of any sector in line with demand, Naidu explained that massive projects were underway across different sectors, which required huge financial assistance.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Amaravati springs back to life ahead of PM’s visit
Minister Ponguru Narayana said in the first phase of the capital construction, all the 92 works, which were abandoned during the previous government, would be completed at a cost of ₹64,912 crore
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Amaravati
Maoists policy decision after Congress meet: Revanth
Members of the state civil liberties committee and other social activists requested his intervention to put an end the ongoing “Operation Kagar” by security forces in Chhattisgarh forests
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana ACB seeks custody of Kaleshwarama irrigation project engineer
The engineer was arrested in the wake of a report submitted by NDSA panel that revealed major irregularities in construction of the project
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Will discuss with Cong leadership, says Telangana CM Revanth on talks with Maoists
Revanth Reddy held discussions on Maoists with senior Congress leader and former home minister K Jana Reddy and the government’s two advisers on public affairs
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:42 PM IST
Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project flawed: NDSA report
The report, which was prepared in December, was sent to the state government on April 24 after incorporating some more suggestions from the Union Jal Shakti ministry
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Democratic politics have changed globally: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said the old model of political leadership is now “obsolete” and a new kind of leadership must be constructed
Published on Apr 27, 2025 03:56 AM IST
Andhra govt issues charge memo against ex-CID chief
The government order, issued by chief secretary K Vijayanand, said disciplinary action is proposed to be initiated against Sunil Kumar for the act of misconduct and misbehaviour
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:06 AM IST
208 Pakistani nationals staying in Telangana, mostly in Hyderabad: DGP
Telangana government orders Pakistani nationals in Hyderabad to leave by April 27, revoking visas amid rising tensions. Medical visas valid until April 29.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Naidu invites PM for state event on May 2
The state government has drawn up plans to have the Prime Minister lay foundation stones for various projects collectively worth around ₹65,000 crore, the CM said
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:48 AM IST
3 Maoists killed along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border
Inspector general of police (IGP) Multi Zone-I, S Chandrashekhar Reddy, however, said that the Telangana police not involved in the ongoing operation at Karreguttalu forests.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Retired bank employee from Andhra chased, gunned down
J S Chandramouli, a resident of Pandurangapuram area of Visakhapatnam and a retired bank employee, was shot dead, when he was fleeing the spot, on seeing terrorists attacking the tourists
Published on Apr 23, 2025 11:02 AM IST
Row erupts over cattle deaths in TTD cowshed
A row erupted in Tirupati town of Andhra Pradesh after YSR Congress party leaders staged a protest on being denied entry into the TTD gaushala (cowshed).
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 12:08 PM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh: Oppn slams TDP govt over cow deaths in TTD sheds
YSRCP leaders, including ex-Tirupati MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, allege over 100 cows died in a month due to TTD administration’s negligence.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 04:47 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Amaravati: PM Modi to formally kick-start revived AP capital project on May 2
Works for the revival of the capital city were stalled during the five-year regime of the YSR Congress Party government between 2019 and 2024.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 04:13 PM IST
Inquiry launched over security lapse: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy ‘pilot questioned’
The incident took place when Jagan was returning from his visit to Papireddypalli to console the family of Lingamayya, a YSRCP activist who was murdered on March 30.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana govt declares heatwave, sunstroke as a state-specific disaster
A government order to this effect (GO No. 5) was issued by special chief secretary (revenue-disaster management) Arvind Kumar
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:06 AM IST
SC’s sub-categorisation ordinance gets Andhra Pradesh cabinet nod
Andhra Pradesh minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy said the ordinance was aimed at ensuring equal access to education and employment opportunities among all Dalit communities
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:50 AM IST
400-acre Gachibowli plot not a forest land, T’gana govt tells SC
The land has been at the centre of a controversy after the state government decided to auction it for development, triggering protests spearheaded by the students union of the neighbouring University of Hyderabad.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:46 AM IST
YSRCP moves SC challenging constitutional validity of Waqf amendments
The petition was filed by senior advocate Mahfooz Ahsan Nazki on behalf of the YSRCP and the case is expected to be taken up on Tuesday, a party spokesman said.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Revanth launches Bhu Bharati land records system replacing Dharani
The CM said that in the initial stages, the revamped Bhu Bharati programme will be implemented as a pilot project in four revenue blocks, one in each district
Published on Apr 15, 2025 07:16 AM IST
T’gana govt implements sub-categorisation of SC
The government has decided to divide the 59 SC communities into three distinct groups — Group I, Group II and Group III — which will now share the existing 15 per cent quota for SCs in government jobs and education.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad