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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    Amaravati to be completed in two-and-half years: Narayana

    Amaravati to be completed in two-and-half years: Narayana

    15 Jun 2024 5:37 AM GMT

    Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana said that a committee will be formed to study the situation in Amaravati.

    Chandrababu Naidu takes charge as CM, signs five files including mega DSC for 16,347 posts

    Chandrababu Naidu takes charge as CM, signs five files including mega DSC for 16,347 posts

    13 Jun 2024 12:14 PM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu took charge at block one of the Andhra Pradesh secretariat here on Thursday.

    YSRCP will rise like Phoenix, says YS Jagan, wants Chandrababu to demand special status for AP

    YSRCP will rise like Phoenix, says YS Jagan, wants Chandrababu to demand special status for AP

    13 Jun 2024 10:59 AM GMT

    Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the party will bounce back in the 2029 elections and that the predicaments it faced are temporary.

    Revival of Amaravati will have no immediate impact on real estate growth in Hyderabad: Study on election fallout

    Revival of Amaravati will have no immediate impact on real estate growth in Hyderabad: Study on election...

    13 Jun 2024 8:46 AM GMT

    However, the development of a new capital city and the massive eco-system it entails is a task of epic proportions. Despite all political will and support, it will take time to fructify - and to...

    No other slogans than ‘Govind Govinda’ on Tirumala hills: Chandrababu Naidu promises cleansing of TTD

    No other slogans than ‘Govind Govinda’ on Tirumala hills: Chandrababu Naidu promises cleansing of TTD

    13 Jun 2024 6:20 AM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said that Tirumala must not be used for political statements and sloganeering and its sanctity must be protected at a cost.

    Chandrababu for Tirumala with family, to take charge, sign mega DSC, four important files on Thursday

    Chandrababu for Tirumala with family, to take charge, sign mega DSC, four important files on Thursday

    12 Jun 2024 12:44 PM GMT

    He will sign the mega DSC file as promised in the election campaign. The CM will then sign the file repealing the controversial Land Titling Act brought by the YSRCP Government.

    Black belt, cult figure, actor turned politician Pawan Kalyan breaks stereotypes to become Deputy CM of AP

    Black belt, cult figure, actor turned politician Pawan Kalyan breaks stereotypes to become Deputy CM of AP

    12 Jun 2024 11:20 AM GMT

    Pawan Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 with ‘Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi’, followed by ‘Gokulamlo Seeta’ and ‘Tholi Prema’ in 1999. The film directed by A. Karunakaran won the National award and...

    PM Narendra Modi’s bonhomie with mega brothers floor fans at swearing-in ceremony

    PM Narendra Modi’s bonhomie with mega brothers floor fans at swearing-in ceremony

    12 Jun 2024 8:38 AM GMT

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood in the middle of the brothers, lifted their hands into the air, and greeted the people present in the meeting.

    Vangalapudi Anitha youngest Minister in AP cabinet

    Vangalapudi Anitha youngest Minister in AP cabinet

    12 Jun 2024 7:52 AM GMT

    Payakaraopet MLA Vangalapudi Anitha (40) is the youngest minister in Chandrababu Naidu's cabinet.

    Nara Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as CM of Andhra Pradesh, Narendra Modi on stage

    Nara Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as CM of Andhra Pradesh, Narendra Modi on stage

    12 Jun 2024 7:08 AM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer administered the oath of office and secrecy to Nara Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh exactly at 11.27 am on Wednesday in the presence of Prime...

    Stars Rajani Kanth, Chiranjeevi among other VIPs attending Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in, Jagan to avoid

    Stars Rajani Kanth, Chiranjeevi among other VIPs attending Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in, Jagan to avoid

    12 Jun 2024 5:54 AM GMT

    Thaliava Rajani Kanth, Mega Star Konidela Chiranjeevi already reached Vijayawada to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Nara Chandrababu Naidu near Gannavaram here on Wednesday.

    Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet to have 8 BCs, 17 new faces, 3 women, one berth kept vacant

    Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet to have 8 BCs, 17 new faces, 3 women, one berth kept vacant

    12 Jun 2024 4:02 AM GMT

    Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet will have Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan as the Deputy Chief Minister and 23 other ministers.