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
Hyderabad-based pastor died in accident, police rule out foul play
Popularly known as Pastor Praveen, he was found dead on the roadside near the Godavari bridge at Konthamuru village in East Godavari district on the night of March 25
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Telangana environmentalist, Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah dies at 87
Called the ‘tree-man’ of Telangana, Ramaiah embarked on a lifetime mission of developing plantation and conservation of trees, while undertaking agriculture in his native Reddipalli village
Published on Apr 13, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Telangana looking at pre-primary courses in next academic year
The official said the government would also study if there are any such similar models in other states.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Andhra CM stalls Waqf board’s proposal to lease out 30K-acre plot for commercial purposes
The Waqf Board called for an expression of interest from private individuals, organisations for development of Waqf lands
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
TDP MP calls for inquiry against Jagan for ‘irresponsible’ remarks
In a nine-page letter to Amit Shah, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu called for appropriate action be initiated against Jagan Mohan Reddy to safeguard the spirit of democracy and uphold the rule of law.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:54 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
After row, Naidu scraps waqf board plan for commercial development of its land
A senior official of the minority welfare department said the order to cancel the waqf board’s notification was issued following instructions from chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday evening.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:25 PM IST
Telangana government plans to introduce coding in SC residential schools for 2025-26 session
The government will introduce courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer coding, robotics and other related courses in all social welfare residential educational institutions
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Naidu lays foundation of his new residence in Amaravati
The residence, built on 5.2 acres of land in the Velagapudi village, will be a two-storeyed building with several amenities, including a camp office, and parking, a separate security area.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Actor Mohan Babu’s son files complaint against brother in property feud
Since December last year, Mohan Babu has been preventing Manoj from entering his Jalpally house. He argued that Manoj could not stake a claim to the property bought with the money earned by him.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
2013 Hyd blasts: Death sentences of 5 upheld
The Telangana high court upheld death sentences for five Indian Mujahideen operatives linked to 2013 Hyderabad bomb blasts, confirming justice for victims.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Jagan accuses govt of ‘threatening’ YSRCP leaders
The YSRCP president alleged that the TDP had been trying to grab local bodies where it had no numbers
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hydderabad
2013 Hyd blasts: Death sentences of five upheld
Two back-to-back bomb explosions rocked the Dilsukhnagar area in Hyderabad on the evening of February 21, 2013.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Pawan Kalyan's son injured in fire at Singapore school: Jana Sena Party
Mark Shankar, son of Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan, was hospitalized for treatment after inhaling smoke.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 01:52 PM IST
Naidu: Multi-specialty hospitals to be set up in every constituency
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his government was aiming at transforming the state into a “Healthy Andhra Pradesh,” in the coming five years.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:38 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana moves HC over AI images of tree felling
State police began the crackdown against those who allegedly posted fake pictures and videos using artificial intelligence on social media regarding the felling of trees in the disputed lands
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Telangana to move Supreme Court against Andhra’s irrigation projects
The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting convened by irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy at Jala Soudha in Hyderabad on Friday.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
86 Maoists surrender before Telangana police
Among these 86 surrendered Maoists, 82 were from Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, and four belonged to Mulugu district.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Tenders for construction of NRT Icon in Amaravati invited
The APNRTS on Thursday called for tenders for the construction of the 33-storeyed twin-tower building over a sprawling area of five acres at Rayapudi village, nearer to Krishna riverbank
Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Andhra cabinet approves ArcelorMittal steel plant to be set up in Anakapalli
State information and public relations minister said that the cabinet also approved the company’s request to establish a captive port with a 2.9 km waterfront at DL Puram village in Anakapalli district.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
As Hyderabad university row spirals, scanner on Revanth Reddy government
On Thursday, the government announced its decision to constitute a committee with group of ministers to resolve the Kanche Gachibowli land issue
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
2-year-old girl dies due to bird flu in Andhra
Health officials investigating the case discovered that the child had consumed a small piece of raw chicken on February 26, which they believe was the likely source of infection
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh CM to launch P-4 policy to eradicate poverty
Chief secretary K Vijayanand said the P-4 policy was aimed at providing an interface between high net worth individuals (HNIs) and economically weaker sections to eradicate poverty in the state
Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana: 3 children die after eating poisoned food, mother battles for life
Three children were found dead in suspicious circumstances on Friday morning and their mother is battling for life in the hospital after they ate curd rice laced with poison the previous night in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, the police said
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 03:57 PM IST
Andhra CM vows to complete rehabilitation of Polavaram irrigation project evacuees by 2027
Naidu said that water would be released from the project only after the completion of the rehabilitation exercise
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana government spent over ₹1.11 lakh-crore beyond budget last year, says CAG
The Telangana government spent ₹1,11,477 crore beyond the approved budget of ₹3,37,107 crore during the financial year 2023-24, a 33% increase
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Largest thermal power station to be completed by June: Telangana minister
The Yadadri Thermal Power Station will be the largest thermal power project in India to be constructed at a single location
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Telangana Assembly adopts resolution seeking transparent delimitation process
CM Reddy claimed that there is a possibility of the representation of southern states in Lok Sabha seats falling from 24 per cent to 19 per cent if delimitation is carried out on a population basis
Published on Mar 27, 2025 03:49 PM IST
Cops say 2 trapped in ‘illegal’ building collapse in T’gana
At least two feared dead after the collapse of an illegally constructed building in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, during lunch break for workers.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
T’gana sets up SIT to probe betting apps, promoters
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announced a special investigation team to tackle mobile betting and online rummy, promising strict legal action against offenders.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Employees’ retirement benefits hit as fund crunch hurts T’gana
Telangana retirees face delays in receiving ₹8,000 crore in benefits due to financial strain, with many now seeking court intervention for payments.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 10:21 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad