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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    Completion of Polavaram could take four years, Rs 990 Cr to build parallel diaphragm wall: Chandrababu Naidu

    Completion of Polavaram could take four years, Rs 990 Cr to build parallel diaphragm wall: Chandrababu Naidu

    17 Jun 2024 11:59 AM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said that the completion of the multipurpose Polavaram irrigation project being built on River Godavari could take at least four seasons.

    Rs 452 Cr Rushikonda palace in Visakhapatnam kicksup political slugfest in Andhra Pradesh

    Rs 452 Cr Rushikonda palace in Visakhapatnam kicksup political slugfest in Andhra Pradesh

    17 Jun 2024 10:01 AM GMT

    The opening of doors to the three-building complex atop Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam by TDP senior leader and Bhimili MLA Ganta Srinivasarao created a ruffle in political circles with the TDP blaming...

    Private security to guard former AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

    Private security to guard former AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

    17 Jun 2024 8:55 AM GMT

    With the State Government downscaling the security of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, a batch of 30 strong private security guards took over security at his Tadepalli...

    Nara Lokesh says Rushikonda type of issues found across State; CM sought report

    Nara Lokesh says "Rushikonda" type of issues found across State; CM sought report

    17 Jun 2024 6:59 AM GMT

    IT Minister Naa Lokesh directed the police to take strict action against ganja menace within 100 days.

    Phase one of Amaravati to cost Rs 48,000-Cr, Metro in second phase: Narayana

    Phase one of Amaravati to cost Rs 48,000-Cr, Metro in second phase: Narayana

    16 Jun 2024 12:56 PM GMT

    Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana has said that the phase one development works of Amaravati, the state capital, will be completed in the next two and a half...

    GHMC Zonal Commissioner responsible for demolition of structures at YS Jagans house suspended

    GHMC Zonal Commissioner responsible for demolition of structures at YS Jagan's house suspended

    16 Jun 2024 10:12 AM GMT

    GHMC in-charge commissioner Amrapali Kata has issued orders suspending Khairatabad Zonal Commissioner Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao, with immediate effect.

    KTR demands thorough inquiry into NEET exam fiasco, respite to affected students

    KTR demands thorough inquiry into NEET exam fiasco, respite to affected students

    16 Jun 2024 9:13 AM GMT

    In an open letter to the NDA Government KTR has criticised the handling of the NEET exam, stating that the confusion surrounding the examination has dashed the hopes of students and parents who dream...

    Gurazala police open rowdy sheet against Pinnelli brothers

    Gurazala police open rowdy sheet against Pinnelli brothers

    16 Jun 2024 6:49 AM GMT

    Gurazala DSP Ch Srinivasa Rao said on Sunday that both the Pinnelli brothers were booked in a rowdy sheet at Macharla town police station.

    Justice Ghose might call CWC for hearing regarding sagging of Medigadda

    Justice Ghose might call CWC for hearing regarding sagging of Medigadda

    15 Jun 2024 1:14 PM GMT

    Former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose made a few interesting observations during the informal talk here on Saturday with retired engineers of the Anantharamulu Committee formed in...

    Former Telangana Chief Minister KCR fractures hip joint, admitted to Yashoda Hospital

    KCR’s Reply: No graft in PPA with Chhattisgarh, no ban on subcritical technology, BHEL not private enterprise

    15 Jun 2024 9:14 AM GMT

    Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in his reply to Justice L. Narasimha Reddy Commission presented the power sector scenario in the State in 2014 and the steps his Government took to rectify...

    KCR wants candidates to shun ego, courteous, sets up call centre to assist in filing nominations to avoid glitches

    KCR’s Reply: Calls investigation vindictive, wants Justice Narasimha Reddy to voluntarily relinquish the post...

    15 Jun 2024 7:06 AM GMT

    In his 12-page reply to Justice L. Narasimha Reddy's Commission KCR not only refuted the allegations of the Congress Government but also expressed dismay over the decision of the retired judge to head...

    AP Govt declares action plan to restart 203 Anna canteens by September 21

    AP Govt declares action plan to restart 203 Anna canteens by September 21

    15 Jun 2024 6:13 AM GMT

    The TDP Government has directed the commissioners to examine the current condition of the canteens, which were opened in 2019, and take steps to bring them into use.