Amaravati ryots meted ‘inhuman’ treatment: Cong.

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee working president N. Tulasi Reddy on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Jagan Mohan Reddy government for the “inhuman” treatment meted out to the protesting farmers in the Amaravati region. Speaking to reporters here, he alleged that 28 farmers in the capital villages had died due to an onslaught of … Read more

SIT will probe land deals in Amaravati: Muttamsetti

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the government will also inquire into the alleged insider trading in the purchase of lands in the Amaravati region, and those involved in it will be brought to book soon, Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao has said. Addressing the media in Tirupati on Saturday after inaugurating the two-day … Read more

CPI will support agitation for Amaravati, says Raja

Members of the Amaravati Parirakshana Samithi JAC on Friday submitted a memorandum to CPI national general secretary D. Raja, urging him to extend his support to their agitation against the State government’s decision to shift the capital from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam. Responding to their request, Mr. Raja said, “Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has … Read more

Roja faces wrath of Amaravati protesters

Roja

Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) chairperson R.K. Roja on Thursday faced the wrath of protesters outside the SRM University at Neerukonda village in Thullur mandal. Ms. Roja was returning from the University after attending an industry-academia meeting at the university. A large of number of protesters, including women, gathered outside the university and surrounded … Read more