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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    26 Ministers in Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet, Jana Sena, BJP may get 2-4 berths each

    26 Ministers in Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet, Jana Sena, BJP may get 2-4 berths each

    11 Jun 2024 12:57 PM GMT

    In all 26 ministers will be inducted into Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s cabinet on June 12, 2024, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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

    Judicial commission issues notices to KCR on power purchase, PPAs of Damaracherla project

    11 Jun 2024 9:17 AM GMT

    Justice Narasimha Reddy Commission has sought former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s (KCR) explanation on the alleged irregularities in power purchase agreements (PPAs) when he was CM

    Chandrababu elected NDA legislature party leader; vows to make Assembly ‘Gaurava Sabha’ from ‘Kaurava Sabha’

    Chandrababu elected NDA legislature party leader; vows to make Assembly ‘Gaurava Sabha’ from ‘Kaurava Sabha’

    11 Jun 2024 7:16 AM GMT

    Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan proposed the name of Chandrababu as the leader of the legislative party and BJP State president D Purandheswari supported the proposal.

    Pawan Kalyan elected as Jana Sena legislative party leader

    Pawan Kalyan elected as Jana Sena legislative party leader

    11 Jun 2024 5:29 AM GMT

    Tenali MLA-elect Nadendla Manohar proposed the name of Pawan Kalyan as the leader of the Jana Sena Legislative Party. All members voted unanimously.

    AP Assembly session from June 17, Govt to table bill to repeal Land Titling Act

    AP Assembly session from June 17, Govt to table bill to repeal Land Titling Act

    11 Jun 2024 5:07 AM GMT

    The first session of the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly will be held from June 17. The session will have four sittings.

    Pawan Kalyan likely to be Dy CM; Nara Lokeshs portfolio frozen; Chandrababu working on Cabinet

    Pawan Kalyan likely to be Dy CM; Nara Lokesh's portfolio frozen; Chandrababu working on Cabinet

    10 Jun 2024 3:08 PM GMT

    he stage is set for the formation of the new Government in Andhra Pradesh. The BJP and the Jana Sena will be part of Chandrababu Naidu's cabinet.

    PM Narendra Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Chandrababu Naidu in Gannavaram on May 12, YCP victims invited

    PM Narendra Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Chandrababu Naidu in Gannavaram on May 12, YCP victims...

    10 Jun 2024 2:45 PM GMT

    Andhra Pradesh State administration is gearing up for the swearing-in ceremony of Nara Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister on June 12 near the IT Park Medha Towers in Kesarapalli village of Gannavaram...

    BC Commission to prepare action plan to conduct socio-economic caste survey in Telangana

    BC Commission to prepare "action plan" to conduct socio-economic caste survey in Telangana

    10 Jun 2024 1:27 PM GMT

    The Telangana BC Commission on Monday held a detailed discussion with experts on caste survey in Telangana. Similar surveys were conducted in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar.

    Branded liquor back in Andhra Pradesh, CID books case against beverages corporation’s former MD

    Branded liquor back in Andhra Pradesh, CID books case against beverages corporation’s former MD

    10 Jun 2024 5:00 AM GMT

    After a gap of five years Kingfisher beer, a popular brand in the country, was brought in containers and stored in godowns because the sale of branded liquor will start soon across the state.

    Amaravati development works to resume from Uddandarayuni Palem: Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar

    Amaravati development works to resume from Uddandarayuni Palem: Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar

    9 Jun 2024 1:31 PM GMT

    AP Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar visited different parts of the capital region on Sunday along with Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) officials.

    Union Minister designate Rammohan Naidu thanks people of AP, Modi, Chandrababu

    Union Minister designate Rammohan Naidu thanks people of AP, Modi, Chandrababu

    9 Jun 2024 12:15 PM GMT

    Srikakulam MP Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu who will be sworn in as Union Cabinet Minister thanked the people of Andhra Pradesh for electing him for the third time.

    Narsapuram BJP MP Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma to be in Union Cabinet

    Narsapuram BJP MP Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma to be in Union Cabinet

    9 Jun 2024 8:13 AM GMT

    Senior BJP leader from coastal Andhra Pradesh and Narsapuram MP Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma will be inducted into the union cabinet on Sunday.