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25/08/2026

Veligonda Project: A New Chapter in Water Security 💧🌾

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to inaugurate Veligonda Phase-I on August 31.

🔹 Irrigation for 4.47 lakh acres
🔹 Drinking water for nearly 23 lakh people
🔹 10.70 TMC Krishna water to Nallamala Sagar
🔹 Benefits across Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa
🔹 New opportunities for agriculture, horticulture and food processing
🔹 Total project cost: Rs. 10,200 crore

Veligonda is set to bring long-awaited water security and new economic opportunities to drought-prone regions of Andhra Pradesh.

Veligonda Phase-I will be inaugurated by CM Chandrababu Naidu on August 31, providing irrigation to 4.47 lakh acres and drinking water to nearly 23 lakh people.

25/08/2026

Jagan fears defeat in local polls, NDA poised for sweeping victory: MP Kalisetti

Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu accused YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of fearing the upcoming local body elections and said the NDA coalition was confident of a strong mandate based on its development agenda.

25/08/2026

CM Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to complete Rs.4,026 crore worth of Pushkaram works on time.

🔹 8-10 crore devotees expected
🔹 440 ghats planned
🔹 AI-based crowd analytics
🔹 Drone & CCTV surveillance
🔹 2,697 rescue boats
🔹 487 green-energy buses
🔹 30 temporary field hospitals

The Pushkarams are proposed to be organised under the theme “Akhanda Godavari”, linking spirituality, tourism and the entire Godavari river system.

25/08/2026

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy steps up YSRCP preparations for local body elections

At a meeting in Tadepalli, Jagan asked party leaders to field strong candidates across seats, strengthen grassroots outreach, activate legal and social media teams, and train cadre on the Jagan 2.0 App.

25/08/2026

Rayalaseema development gains momentum, says TDP

TDP spokesperson Maddipatla Surya Prakash highlighted claimed investments of Rs. 4.68 lakh crore, 3.2 lakh potential jobs, major industrial projects and expanded irrigation initiatives across Rayalaseema.

He also criticised the previous YSRCP government over its record on industries and irrigation.

TDP spokesperson Maddipatla Surya Prakash highlighted investments, jobs, irrigation projects and industrial expansion in Rayalaseema while criticising the previous YSRCP government.

25/08/2026

AP steps up education and employment reforms 🚀

The coalition government is planning 10,000 more government recruitments, including university faculty, Group-1, Group-2 and DSC posts, while pushing private universities and industry-linked skill development.

AP Biodiversity Board Chairman Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar said the government aims to transform the higher education ecosystem within three years.

Andhra Pradesh announces major education reforms, 10,000 more government jobs, private university incentives and industry-linked skill development.

25/08/2026

“Chandrababu Naidu is the true champion of BC self-respect”: Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu.

He highlighted TDP’s history of BC political empowerment and said the coalition government was working to restore 34% BC reservation in local bodies.

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said the TDP has a long record of empowering BC communities and accused the YSRCP of politicising corruption cases and weakening BC representation.

25/08/2026

Tirumala Daily Pilgrim Update | 25 August 2026

24 August 2026

• Total Pilgrims: 77,085
• Tonsures: 33,766
• Hundi Offerings: Rs. 4.61 Cr
• Laddu Sales: 3.84 Lakh
• Annaprasadam: 1.96 Lakh
• Aswini Hospital Treatments: 3,058

📍 Present Situation | 25 August 2026
• Waiting Compartments: 14
• Approx. Sarvadarshanam Time (without SSD Tokens): 8 Hours

🙏 Om Namo Venkatesaya!

24/08/2026

‘నన్ను అడ్డుకున్నా.. తెలంగాణ అభివృద్ధిని అడ్డుకోలేరు’: సీఎం రేవంత్ రెడ్డి

అమెరికా పర్యటనకు కేంద్రం అనుమతి నిరాకరించడంపై సీఎం రేవంత్ రెడ్డి తీవ్ర ఆగ్రహం వ్యక్తం చేశారు. తెలంగాణకు వచ్చే పెట్టుబడులను గుజరాత్‌కు మళ్లించేందుకు కుట్ర జరుగుతోందని ఆరోపించారు.

డిసెంబర్‌లో ఫ్యూచర్ సిటీలో పెట్టుబడుల సదస్సు నిర్వహిస్తామని ప్రకటించారు.

అమెరికా పర్యటనకు కేంద్రం అనుమతి నిరాకరించడంపై సీఎం రేవంత్ రెడ్డి తీవ్ర ఆగ్రహం వ్యక్తం చేశారు. తెలంగాణ పెట్టుబ....

24/08/2026

‘Karumuri’s arrest is not political vendetta’: Galla Madhavi

TDP MLA Galla Madhavi rejected YSRCP allegations over the arrest of former minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, saying enforcement action should be viewed in the context of the ongoing investigation.

She also questioned alleged irregularities in liquor transportation charges under the previous government and accused YSRCP leaders of attempting to divert attention from corruption-related investigations.

TDP MLA Galla Madhavi rejects YSRCP claims of political vendetta over Karumuri Nageswara Rao’s arrest and calls for investigations to proceed according to law.