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Nothing is wasted in nature; we only need to learn to tap resources properly. Now I am in the process of creating awareness among farmers, teaching them how to keep their fears aside and practice aquaculture, says Vijaya Bhaskar

Andhra Pradesh: Professional dancer turns aqua-farmer

Mr Bhaskar also plans to improve his dance institute and wants to set a world record with 500 dancers, as a tribute to...

17 Feb 2017 3:11 AM IST

They are a hit in the West due to their nutrition and protein value.

Grubs a delicacy full of nutrients; various spices enhance their...

Grubs, which are the larvae of moths and beetles, are a prized delicacy in Vizag Agency.

17 Feb 2017 1:52 AM IST

The traffic police and transport department officials have asked consultants to come up with software that records the negative points of each motorist based on driving licence or Aadhaar card number, the data of which would be simultaneously available to traffic cops and transport department. (Representational image)

Rajahmundry: More RTA services to go online

These services will be made available within a week in order to make it more convenient for people to avail of them.

16 Feb 2017 6:57 AM IST

Mangrove forest filled up by the land owner at Eranjikkal in near Pavangad. DC

Mangrove cover in Andhra Pradesh sees increase

Analysis done using temporal satellite data over six different time periods concluded that the mangrove cover in state...

16 Feb 2017 6:53 AM IST

Policy and programmes developed by the Ministry of Housing under the NDA government, has been supported by budgetary interventions, bringing in a new era of reforms in the real estate sector.

Andhra Pradesh to build flats for judges, babus

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the officials to identify a suitable place and construct high quality...

16 Feb 2017 6:49 AM IST

N. Chandrababu Naidu wants Nellore district to be ready and able to withstand natures fury.

Two Umas in good books of AP CM for their Jagan-bashing remarks

Bonda Uma's contribution has been recognised by Mr Naidu and general secretary N. Lokesh.

16 Feb 2017 6:45 AM IST

The state-run Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation, which has decided to venture into beach sand mining, is awaiting orders from Union government.

Sand mining goes unchecked in Kurnool

Officials crack down on small-time transporters to give a semblance of efficiency'.

16 Feb 2017 6:35 AM IST

Ernakulam received a fair amount of rainfall, but groundwater level has not been replenished accordingly due to poor rainwater absorption

Depleting groundwater creates worry in Vijayawada

Vijayawada has recorded an alarming depletion in groundwater resources, much to the dismay of the citizens.

16 Feb 2017 6:33 AM IST

Reintroduction of the daily water scheme in the core city is put off as the model code of conduct has come into effect in the run-up to the MLC elections.

GVMC lags behind in water tax collection

In the last three years, it could only realise some 30 to 40 per cent of the collectable demand.

16 Feb 2017 6:29 AM IST

The 4,000-MW Yadadri thermal power plant proposed to be set up at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district will require over 6.5 tmc ft of water every year. (Representational image)

French firm to help Indian Navy; OTEC power plant to come up at Vizag

A production facility for the OTEC power plant will be established at a district in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

16 Feb 2017 6:26 AM IST

Fire personnel control the fire at the garbage dumping yard near Pipula Road Centre in Vijayawada on Wednesday. (Photo: DECCAN CHRONICLE)

Andhra Pradesh: Fire at dumping yard pollutes atmosphere

The Fire Department has been attempting to control the fire for the past five days.

16 Feb 2017 2:56 AM IST

Police and excise department officials take part in a workshop on NDPS Act with reference to Ganja trade and persecution at Zilla Parishad Hall in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. (Photo: DECCAN CHRONICLE)

Andhra Pradesh: Drug mafia gets away as cops lack evidence'

Most of the cases related to ganja trade have ended in acquittals due to this.

16 Feb 2017 2:47 AM IST