Articles for Kakinada

Action sought to prevent air pollution along Kakinada coast
1 day, 23 hours ago

Action sought to prevent air pollution along Kakinada coast

The Hindu  

The Kakinada Rural MLA Pantam venkateswara Rao, commonly known as Pantam Nanaji, sought action to prevent the air pollution caused due to various industries located in the Kakinada rural mandal during the erstwhile East Godavari Zilla Parishad general body meeting held in Kakinada on Saturday. Ambedkar Konaseema districts discussed on the issues of erstwhile East Godavari district at the general …

Air Kakinada East Godavari Zilla
HC asks AP government if officials can stop loading of rice on ship
5 days, 19 hours ago

HC asks AP government if officials can stop loading of rice on ship

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to submit whether officials have the authority to stop loading of rice into ship M.V. A single judge bench headed by Justice Nimmagadda Venkateswarlu heard a batch of petitions filed separately seeking direction to the state government to allow loading of parboiled rice into the ship from the barge …

Court Rice Rice Mill Parboiled Rice Kakinada Port
Jaladam Valley, home to the Konda Reddi tribe, offers a glimpse into a centuries-old way of life
1 week, 2 days ago

Jaladam Valley, home to the Konda Reddi tribe, offers a glimpse into a centuries-old way of life

The Hindu  

Hidden in the rugged hills of Jaladam Valley in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district lies Gillaram village, home to the Konda Reddi tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. The Konda Reddi tribals of Gillaram village would grow paddy only in the Kharif season as streams would run dry by the middle of the Rabi season, precisely by March. Conservation The Konda …

Paddy Tribals Cow Village Tribe Valley Kakinada
YSRCP leader Botcha urges Centre to order a probe into allegations against Kakinada SEZ promoters
1 week, 3 days ago

YSRCP leader Botcha urges Centre to order a probe into allegations against Kakinada SEZ promoters

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana has appealed to Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to order an inquiry into the allegations made by TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu about the promoters of the Kakinada Special Economic Zone project. The Andhra Pradesh government acquired around 10,000 acres of land from farmers in Kakinada …

Land Leader Satyanarayana Kakinada Sez
PDS Rice Smuggling: Former minister Perni Nani's family goes into hiding
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1 week, 3 days ago

PDS Rice Smuggling: Former minister Perni Nani's family goes into hiding

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Following the case filed against YSRC senior leader and former minister Perni Nani's wife Jayasudha regarding smuggling of PDS rice, the entire family has gone underground. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan's inspection of Kakinada Port led to unravelling of the PDS rice smuggling. According to sources, Nani built godowns in 2 acres of land at Potlapalem near Machilipatnam …

Rice Pds Nani Pds Rice
Yeleswaram Foresters Tracking Tiger to Avoid Man-animal Conflict
1 week, 4 days ago

Yeleswaram Foresters Tracking Tiger to Avoid Man-animal Conflict

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Authorities of the Yeleswaram reserve forest area in Kakinada district are making all out efforts to track the tiger on the prowl by setting up six camera traps and training foresters to keep a track of its pug marks. Ever since the tiger attacked and killed a calf at Buradakota village of Prathipadu mandal in Kakinada district on December …

Tiger Forest Kakinada District
Nellore, Kakinada each to get a new Waste to Energy plant
1 week, 6 days ago

Nellore, Kakinada each to get a new Waste to Energy plant

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government will soon set up two new waste-to-energy generation plants, one each in Nellore and Kakinada, to process solid waste generated by the two local bodies. Further, the government will clear legacy waste piled up in dumping yards all over AP in the last five years, municipal administration and urban development minister Ponguru Narayana underlined on Tuesday. …

Local Bodies Waste Tonnes Nellore Plant Metric Guntur
SCR to run additional services for Sabarimala pilgrims
1 week, 6 days ago

SCR to run additional services for Sabarimala pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway will run additional services between various destinations for Sabarimala pilgrims in order to clear extra rush. 07173/07174 Kakinada Port - Kollam - Kakinada Port Specials : Enroute, these special trains will stop at Kakinada Town, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram Town, Akividu, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, …

Sabarimala Coimbatore Train No Special Train
Rajahmundry: Ex-MLA Varma Challenges YSRC for open debate on KSEZ
2 weeks ago

Rajahmundry: Ex-MLA Varma Challenges YSRC for open debate on KSEZ

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Pithapuram's former MLA and Telugu Desam leader, S.V.S.N. Varma, has challenged YSRC leaders to an open debate on issues related to the Kakinada Special Economic Zone. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Varma called on former minister Kurasala Kannababu, Dadisetty Raja, and former MP Vanga Githa to meet at Uppada Bus Centre at 3 p.m. on Monday for a public …

Mla Ysrc Varma Ysrc Leaders Ksez
AP: SIT to Probe Illegal Smuggling of PDS Rice
2 weeks, 2 days ago

AP: SIT to Probe Illegal Smuggling of PDS Rice

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh state government has constituted a Special Investigation Team to conduct a thorough investigation into the illegal transportation and smuggling of Public Distribution System ration rice. The illegal smuggling of ration rice has reportedly evolved into an organized mafia, with thousands of tons being transported abroad, primarily through the Kakinada Port. A 6-member SIT has been formed …

Port Cid Sit Pds Ration Probe Illegal
SIT to inquire into PDS rice scam at Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SIT to inquire into PDS rice scam at Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

A Special Investigation Team has been constituted to investigate into the alleged illegal export of rice meant for Public Distribution System from the Kakinada-based port. It may be recalled that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, during a surprise visit to the Kakinada port recently, had ordered thorough verification of rice loaded in the West Africa-bound cargo vessel. …

Rice Port Pds Sit Pds Rice Kakinada Director General
Vijayasai to file defamation case against CM Chandrababu Naidu
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vijayasai to file defamation case against CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V Vijayasai Reddy has said he will file a defamation case against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and KV Rao for making false and baseless allegations against him regarding Kakinada Port and KSEZ transactions. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday, the YSRCP MP said, “Naidu has been conspiring to tarnish my reputation …

Rao Ysrcp Naidu Vijayasai
Andhra Pradesh: Lookout Circular Against YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, 2 Others In Kakinada Shares Case
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Andhra Pradesh: Lookout Circular Against YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, 2 Others In Kakinada Shares Case

ABP News  

A lookout circular has been issued against Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy along with his son-in-law Sarath Chandra Reddy and YV Vikrant Reddy, the son of another YSRCP MP YV Subba Reddy. The notice was issued amid allegations that there was a forceable acquisition of majority shares of Kakinada Sea Ports Limited and Kakinada Special Economic Zone. A Hyderabad-based businessman …

Reddy Rao Pradesh Lookout Mp Vijayasai Kakinada Special
Andhra Pradesh Port Stake Sale YSRCP MP Others Booked For Alleged Coercion Party Alleges Political Vendetta
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Port Stake Sale YSRCP MP Others Booked For Alleged Coercion Party Alleges Political Vendetta

ABP News  

Andhra police have registered a case against YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP V Vijaysai Reddy and Y Vikranth Reddy, son of another party member Y V Subba Reddy, for allegedly acquiring stakes in Kakinada Seaports Ltd and Kakinada SEZ Ltd through "cheating, criminal intimidation, conspiracy" for a throwaway price in favour of Aurobindo Realty. Senior YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy refuted …

Political Vendetta Port Reddy Fir Rao Stake Kakinada
10-member panel begins rice inspection on ship in Andhra
2 weeks, 4 days ago

10-member panel begins rice inspection on ship in Andhra

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: Authorities have initiated the identification of PDS rice among the bags loaded onto the vessel Stella L Panama, currently anchored at Kakinada Deep Water Port. This follows a visit by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, after which the State government has intensified efforts to curb smuggling of PDS rice, meant to feed the poor. According to officials, 38,000 metric …

Rice Pds Pds Rice
Shipping traders not to handle cargo from Kakinada Anchorage Port
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shipping traders not to handle cargo from Kakinada Anchorage Port

Deccan Chronicle  

The shippers feel the state government is imposing unreasonable restrictions on exporters.As per the rules and guidelines, goods that are perishable should not remain stocked for a long time, as they can get spoilt. Officials can release the seized perishable goods after taking bank guarantee as per the quantity.Traders said on November 27, district collector S. Shan Mohan had inspected …

Rice Port Ship Pds Rice Bank Guarantee
Why PDS grain drain is raising political heat in Andhra
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why PDS grain drain is raising political heat in Andhra

India Today  

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party, the preceding party in power in Andhra Pradesh, is being accused by the Telugu Desam Party -steered National Democratic Alliance government of turning the Kakinada Port into a hub of illegal activity, and primarily smuggling of rice. Claiming grain drain through the Kakinada Port, Manohar, at a specially convened media conference on December 1, …

Rice Smuggling Port State Pds Minister Tonnes
Customs plays no role in verifying source of rice for export: Official
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Customs plays no role in verifying source of rice for export: Official

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada:Customs commissioner S. Narasimha Reddy made it clear that their department has no role in verifying from where rice meant for export has been procured from. The commissioner underlined that they only verify whether the rice brought for export is as per the description declared in the shipping bill, invoice, packing list and contract copy. Narasimha Reddy, however, clarified that …

Rice Port Export Kakinada Customs Department Narasimha Reddy
Cabinet panel calls for stern action against PDS rice smugglers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cabinet panel calls for stern action against PDS rice smugglers

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:A three-member cabinet sub-committee on PDS smuggling has called for stern action against those involved in illegal transportation of rice meant for the state’s ration system. The sub committee comprising ministers of civil supplies, agriculture and health Nadendla Manohar, K Atchannaidu and Satyakumar Yadav held a meeting on illegal transport of PDS rice and other activities linked to the Kakinada …

Port Pds Cabinet Pds Rice Stern Action Illegal Transport
PDS rice mafia posed a threat to national security, says Manohar
3 weeks ago

PDS rice mafia posed a threat to national security, says Manohar

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar has levelled serious allegations against the previous YSRCP government, accusing it of turning Kakinada Port into a hub of illegal activities. “Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan are making every effort to curb the illegal export of Public Distribution System rice from Kakinada Port. …

Rice Port Pds Crore Manohar Pds Rice Kakinada
Jagan Reddy's party slams Pawan Kalyan over Kakinada port remarks: Theatrical
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jagan Reddy's party slams Pawan Kalyan over Kakinada port remarks: Theatrical

India Today  

The YSR Congress Party has taken a strong stance against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, criticising his remarks during his visit to the Kakinada Port. Former ministers Ambati Rambabu and Kurasala Kannababu addressed the media in separate press conferences, alleging that Pawan Kalyan's statements revealed cracks within the coalition government. They also accused coalition parties of focusing on personal gains …

Pds Ysrcp Pawan Kalyan Pds Rice Kakinada Port
Kakinada woman stranded in Kuwait reached home after intervention of ministers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kakinada woman stranded in Kuwait reached home after intervention of ministers

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: Kakinada-based woman, Gara Kumari, who was harassed while working in Kuwait, returned home safely on Friday night after swift intervention by the State officials. Kumari, a widow and mother of three, had posted a distressing video on November 20, pleading for help as her employers in Kuwait allegedly denied her food and physically abused her. In response, Kumari recorded …

Kuwait Kumari Kakinada Woman
Natives hail Kakinada's own Sanjay Murthy as new CAG
1 month ago

Natives hail Kakinada's own Sanjay Murthy as new CAG

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: A sense of pride enveloped the denizens of Kakinada and Konaseema districts over the naming of K Sanjay Murthy as the nation’s new Comptroller and Auditor General. KSR Murthy constructed a house at Mummidivaram as he was a disciple of Mummidivaram Balayogi.An IAS officer of 1989 batch attached to the Himachal Pradesh cadre, Sanjay Murthy held various posts in …

Murthy Sanjay Sanjay Murthy Ksr Murthy Kakinada Ksr
Dwindling rice exports trouble Kakinada port
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dwindling rice exports trouble Kakinada port

Deccan Chronicle  

According to sources, recently, Indonesia floated tenders for rice imports. Competition from other ports is another contributing factor to the reduction in cargo at Kakinada port. According to sources, the Visakhapatnam port recently reduced its charges to Rs 112 per tonne from the previous Rs 350 and the exporters can engage their own labour and do not need to depend …

India Rice Cargo Port Pds Tonne Kakinada Port