JBS Umanadh 

JBS Umanadh is a Deputy Editor at NewTAP. He is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in print and electronic journalism, and corporate communications. He worked for Newstime, ETV, The Hindu, Sakshi TV, ICRISAT, Deccan Herald, Telangana Today, and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. He is passionate about writing on subjects such as irrigation, agriculture, and climate change. He is also an avid animal rights supporter.

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    Pinnelli says he didn’t run away, ready for judicial probe into poll-related violence in Macherla

    Pinnelli says he didn’t run away, ready for judicial probe into poll-related violence in Macherla

    22 May 2024 11:39 AM GMT

    Pinnelli told media in Hyderabad that he was ready for a probe by a sitting judge into the clashes that took place in the Macharla constituency on the polling day.

    AP Police arrest Pinnelli near Sangareddy, booked under 10 sections, could be jailed for seven years

    AP Police arrest Pinnelli near Sangareddy, booked under 10 sections, could be jailed for seven years

    22 May 2024 10:05 AM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh police have arrested Macherla YSRCP MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from a factory godown in Isnapur near Sangareddy in Telangana on Wednesday

    The act of good samaritan: KTR rushes accident victim to hospital

    The act of good samaritan: KTR rushes accident victim to hospital

    22 May 2024 8:22 AM GMT

    BRS working president KT Rama Rao habitually offers help whenever he finds an accident victim. On Wednesday, KTR rushed an accident victim to MGM Hospital in Warangal.

    Pinnelli’s car found near Sangareddy, arrest inevitable, driver in Telangana police custody

    Pinnelli’s car found near Sangareddy, arrest inevitable, driver in Telangana police custody

    22 May 2024 7:13 AM GMT

    While Andhra Pradesh police are on the lookout for the Macherla MLA Pinnelli Rama Krishna Reddy wanted in an EVM damage case, Telangana police found his car and the driver near Sangareddy.

    Private hospitals in AP halt Aarogyasri services over Rs 1,500 Cr pending bills

    Private hospitals in AP halt Aarogyasri services over Rs 1,500 Cr pending bills

    22 May 2024 6:47 AM GMT

    Nearly 800 Private hospitals empanelled under Dr. YSR Aarogyasri scheme have stopped providing health care services to patients in Andhra Pradesh from Wednesday.

    EC directs police to take action against YSRCP MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy caught on camera smashing EVM

    EC directs police to take action against YSRCP MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy caught on camera smashing EVM

    22 May 2024 7:20 AM GMT

    ECI on Tuesday directed Andhra Pradesh police to initiate action against YSRCP Macherla MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy who was caught on camera smashing an EVM at a polling booth on May 13, 2024.

    Harish Rao nails Congress Govt’s paddy procurement lies, calls truck driver from press conference

    Harish Rao nails Congress Govt’s paddy procurement lies, calls truck driver from press conference

    21 May 2024 12:22 PM GMT

    Former Minister and senior BRS leader T Harish Rao called a truck driver to find out whether the paddy that he transported was purchased or not at the designated procurement centre.

    Man killed, his wife grievously injured when tree fell on them at Bollaram

    Man killed, his wife grievously injured when tree fell on them at Bollaram

    21 May 2024 11:09 AM GMT

    In a freak accident a man was killed and his wife who was pillion riding with him on his scooter received grievous injuries at the Cantonment Hospital in Bollaram on Tuesday.

    Chilkur priest helps, Muslim Carnatic singer Imdad

    Chilkur priest helps, Muslim Carnatic singer Imdad

    21 May 2024 9:36 AM GMT

    The chief priest of Chilkur Balaji temple, CS Rangarajan came forward to the help of a Muslim Carnatic singer who performed several times at the temple.

    Limiting Rs 500 bonus to fine rice variety beginning of end for Congress: KTR

    Limiting Rs 500 bonus to fine rice variety beginning of end for Congress: KTR

    21 May 2024 5:57 AM GMT

    Taking to X on Tuesday KTR said that the Congress once again cheated the farmers by retracting from implementation of a promise it made in its manifesto.

    YS Jagan stone pelting case: Further hearing on Satish’s bail petition posted to June 23

    YS Jagan stone pelting case: Further hearing on Satish’s bail petition posted to June 23

    20 May 2024 11:02 AM GMT

    The court postponed the hearing upon the request of the public prosecutor who urged the court more time for the arguments.

    Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s custody till June 3 in CBI case

    Rouse Avenue Court extends BRS MLC Kavitha’s custody till June 3 in CBI case

    20 May 2024 10:58 AM GMT

    The Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of BRS MLC K Kavitah till June 3.