Amaravati, Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred IAS officer Vikas Marmat following a controversy over an alleged altercation with police personnel at a pub in Bengaluru.  Marmat, who was serving as Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), has been directed to report to the General Administration Department (GAD) for further posting. According to a government order issued by the Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, the 2019-batch IAS officer has been transferred with immediate effect. The Chief Secretary has asked the Collector and District Magistrate of Chittoor district to make the necessary in-charge arrangement for the post of Project Director, KADA.

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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday called upon farmers to shift to natural farming, and adopt tree plantation and biodiversity conservation, while launching key development works in the Kuppam Assembly Constituency. Speaking to a gathering of farmers at Kothapeta here, Mr. Naidu said reducing chemical fertilizer use would protect soil health and ecological balance. “Biochar made from farm waste and tree residues improves fertility and water retention while aiding climate balance,” he said, adding that farmers need greater awareness on green cover. The Chief Minister said that around 80 lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh is already under natural farming and the government is expanding it further. “Broadcasting seeds through modern methods ensures germination with the help of rains and keeps fields green round the year. Keeping soil covered between crops prevents direct sun exposure, lowers soil temperature and sustains yield. It also provides green fodder for livestock. Returning crop residues to the soil enhances fertility. It should be a people’s movement,” Mr. Naidu said. Earlier, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Revenue Divisional Office and the Additional SP Office, to be built at a cost of ₹10 crore; inaugurated an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plant and...

Flower farmers in Kuppam, located in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, are facing a severe financial downturn as a prolonged heatwave disrupts the region's flower belt. Since March, temperatures and heat indices between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius—driven by El Niño—have pushed flowering schedules back by four weeks and slashed overall production by 40%. The impact is evident in the harvest quality and market value. Blooms are smaller and lighter than usual, and many wilt by 8 a.m., whereas they previously remained fresh until evening. For a typical farmer, the loss is quantifiable: a half-acre plot that earned ₹58,000 last August has dropped to ₹23,000 this year. Beyond the heat, growers are battling an increase in fungal rot, which thrives under these sustained temperatures and further degrades crop health. Traditional flower varieties, long suited to the Rayalaseema climate, are now struggling to survive.

Gandikota reservoir water to be pumped to drought-prone areas across Chittoor, Annamayya and Tirupati districts (Source: www.thehindu.com)

Amaravati, Aug 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Three persons from Andhra Pradesh are reported missing after devastating floods in Nepal, the state government officials said on Thursday. Four have been traced safe but remain stranded, while efforts are underway to locate the three missing persons, they said. Two of those reported missing were members of Isha Foundation Group. Bala Subramanyam from Kuppam has been reported missing. Sasi Kumar, travelling with Isha Foundation Group S3, was last seen at the Gyirong Embassy in China. Rajyalakshmi Nimmagadda, also a member of Isha Foundation Group S3, is also missing.

Amaravati/Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday proposed a bullet train corridor connecting his state, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Naidu suggested running the bullet train through Kuppam (his constituency) as he called for a transport network connecting Amaravati, Bengaluru, and Chennai Speaking at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Mahabalipuram, he suggested setting up a common logistics network and dry ports across southern states. He also called for linking the southern power grid with the national grid…

The stoppages are Pakkala, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Kuppam, Bangarapet, Whitefield, Krishnaraja Puram, SMVB Bengaluru, Chikka Banavara, Tumakuru, Tiptur, Arasikere, Devanur, Biruru, Kadur, Bisalehalli and Sakharayapatna. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Railways has announced a new weekly express train between Tirupati and Chikkamagaluru. The date of the inaugural train will be announced later. Vivek Kumar Sinha, Joint Director (Coaching) of the Railway Board, issued an order on June 27, announcing the train.

Amaravati, March 26, 2026: Forest officials in Chittoor district took a key step toward reducing human-elephant conflict on Thursday. At the Gajaramam Kumki elephant camp in Palamaner, wildlife expert Rakesh Kalva from Hyderabad trained frontline staff from Kuppam, Palamaner, and Punganur ranges on the Gaja Praja mobile app. The app allows quick reporting of crop damage, accurate data entry, geo-tagging of locations, and faster claim submissions for compensation. Trainers stressed better coordination between departments, transparent processes, and scientific tracking of elephant movements. They also plan to promote the app widely among villagers in affected areas.

Amaravati, March 26, 2026: Nara Bhuvaneswari, wife of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, stated during her ongoing tour of Kuppam that a full development plan is under implementation in the Chittoor district constituency. She highlighted efforts to attract investments in data centres and steel units that will create employment opportunities for local youth. During the visit, she inaugurated an Anna Canteen and met Telugu Desam Party workers. She recalled welfare steps from her father N.T. Rama Rao’s time and noted current initiatives such as free gas cylinders, housing support, solar power projects and improved water supply through the Handri-Neeva scheme. She also unveiled statues of N.T. Rama Rao at two locations and interacted with women’s self-help groups.

Amaravati, March 25, 2026: Nara Bhuvaneswari, wife of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated a job mela at Government Degree College in Kuppam on Wednesday. She urged students to embrace innovation, set clear goals, and rely on hard work for success. Companies present at the event extended offers for nearly 5,000 jobs, underlining the state government’s push for large-scale employment generation in Andhra Pradesh. Later, she interacted with women at Pedda Kotamakana Palli village on topics including industrial development and welfare initiatives. Bhuvaneswari highlighted plans to transform Kuppam into “Swarna Kuppam” through fresh investments and better infrastructure. She noted that 17 industrial units worth over ₹7,121 crore have already been attracted to the constituency, alongside a proposed Adidas footwear manufacturing unit and steps to expand solar energy projects.

Amaravati, March 14, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with seven greenfield airports to strengthen civil aviation across the state. Locations include Dagadarthi in Nellore, Kuppam, Amaravati, Srikakulam, Nagarjuna Sagar, Ongole, and Anantapur, with some costs still under review. Additional sites like Tuni-Annavaram and Tadepalligudem are also proposed. The Amaravati project stands out as a key international airport, with Phase-I estimated at ₹4,700 crore under a public-private partnership model on design-build-finance-operate-transfer basis. Authorities plan to allocate 4,500 acres via a new phase of the Land Pooling Scheme, as prior lands are unavailable.

Amaravati, March 01, 2026: Kuppam police recently met with managers of milk collection and production centres across Gudupalle, Kuppam, Ramakuppam, and Shantipuram mandals to stress quality standards. Deputy SP K. Parthasarathi reminded operators of their duty to deliver pure milk and warned of legal consequences for any adulteration. Police plan surprise checks, while the Animal Husbandry Department will run awareness drives on safe collection and adulteration risks. Authorities urged farmers and consumers to report issues early for swift enforcement.

<p>Amaravati, January 27, 2026: Exactly three years ago today, Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh launched Yuvagalam a grueling 3,132-km padayatra from Kuppam. </p><p>The 226-day march cut through 97 Assembly constituencies, braving extreme heat, heavy rains, and political hurdles including a long pause after Chandrababu Naidu's arrest.</p><p>Lokesh connected directly with over 1.5 crore people, collected thousands of petitions, and held hundreds of meetings focused on unemployment, women's safety, farmer woes, and governance failures under the previous regime. </p>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will soon visit his home constituency of Kuppam to inaugurate projects, distribute aid, and assess progress in key sectors.

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In a significant boost to India’s "Viksit Bharat", “Skill India” and "Make in India" missions, Phillips Education has officially partnered with Hindalco Industries Limited (an Aditya Birla Group company) to launch a state-of-the-art Advanced Technical Training Centre of Excellence (CoE), in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. The initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s manufacturing and technical skilling ecosystem.   Mr. Rahul Maheshwari (AVP-Partnerships, Phillips Education), Mr. Sukhendu Ghosh, CHR VP-Head Skills Development, Hindalco Industries &amp; Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu (CM, Andhra Pradesh)   “Aditya Birla Skills Centre” was inaugurated on January 30, 2026, by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, in the presence of Shri. Samik Basu, CHRO-Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Smt. Kopal Agrawal, CEO-Downstream Business and Mr. Sukhendu Ghosh, CHR VP &amp; Head Skills Development at Hindalco Industries Ltd. The event marked a milestone highlighting Hindalco’s strong commitment with their CSR/ESG initiatives that supports in the state's journey toward becoming a global hub for high-tech manufacturing, local youth skilling &amp; employability.   During the inauguration, the Hon’ble Chief Minister and the leadership team from Hindalco Industries appreciated the role played by Phillips Education in designing and delivering industry-aligned curriculum, industry-ready training frameworks. Mr. Sukhendu Ghosh, CHR VP &amp; Head Skills Development at Hindalco Industries highlighted “Phillips Education has been really helpful and imparting the relevant and practical knowledge necessary for building manufacturing workforce.”   Mr. Rakshit Kejriwal, Global President at Phillips Education emphasized, “We are grateful to have received such high praise from Hindalco leadership. The CoE infrastructure reflects a shared commitment between industry, government, and skilling partners to build a sustainable and globally competitive workforce. With this initiative, Phillips Education reiterates its role as a strong force in shaping a future-ready practical ecosystem with academic expertise for training and skilling —one that not only supports industry growth but also empowers communities and takes India forward on its journey toward global manufacturing excellence. And as India positions itself as a global manufacturing hub, CSR-led skilling must be demand-driven, outcome-based, and employer-owned.”   The Advanced Technical Training CoE is designed to serve as a hub for high-end technical skilling, focusing on preparing local youth for advanced manufacturing 4.0 industry and technology-driven roles.   About Phillips Education Phillips Education is a global leader in Industry 4.0 technical training, dedicated to building a future-ready academic and industrial ecosystem. As a key partner in India’s #MakeInIndia and #SkillIndia missions, Phillips Education specializes in establishing Advanced Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (CoE) that bridge the gap between traditional vocational education and modern industrial demand. We are partnered with multiple State governments to deploy CoE infrastructure which deploy impactful trainings that helps local youth employment and generates industry-ready workforce.   In addition to, multiple impactful industrial partnerships such as with JSW Energy, Tata Technologies, and more, Phillips Education had also partnered with IIT Bombay, NIT Delhi to establish the machine laboratories, unleash R&amp;D potential in metal working for the Aerospace and Defence industries. We collaborate with organisations for Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, that are aimed at skilling the youth and generate employment.   Through its comprehensive curriculum—which integrates CNC machining, robotics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), precision manufacturing and AI enabled learning, that leads to fulfil the skilled workforce requirements of Industrial machinists, fabrication &amp; Mechanical Assembly, CNC Turning &amp; Milling operators, semiconductor technicians, windmill Technicians, EV service technicians, solar power installers, Industrial robotics, Drone technicians.   For more information, visit phillipscorp.com/india/phillipseducation. Phillips Education &amp; Aditya Birla&apos;s Hindalco Industries Ltd Launched Advanced Technical Training CoE in Kuppam, Inaugurated by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu

The Civil Aviation Minister says that Union government was planning to construct new airports at Mulapeta of Srikakulam district, Dagadarthi of Nellore district and Kuppam of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh apart from Nagarjunasagar in Telangana

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The four-day visit of the CM’s wife to Kuppam has led to speculation that she might be contest the 2029 elections from the constituency