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IN KADAPA HISTORY
  • 15 February 1900 : Kadapa meteorological station established
  • 17 February 1995 : AP Govt Approved 23 Power Purchase Agreements on a single night
  • 20 February 2010 : Death of Tollywood Comedian Padmanabham
  • 23 February 1979 : Birth of Akula Balaji (TV host & Dancer)
  • 27 February 2004 : Death of Producer B. Nagi Reddy
  • 6 March 2024 : YS Jagan inaugurated twin tunnels of the Veligonda irrigation/drinking water project benefitting 4.47 lakh acres in Kadapa region
  • 9 March 2006 : Yogi Vemana University Establishment Approved by AP Government (G.O.Ms.No.31)
  • 10 March 2024 : PM Modi & Dy CM AmjadBasha laid foundation stone for new terminal at Kadapa Airport
  • 11 March 2024 : YS Jagan inaugurated Dr YSR Mega Bus Terminal and Praja Darbar at Pulivendula
  • 11 March 2024 : YS Jagan inaugurated 861.84cr Pulivendula infrastructure: Govt Medical College & Hospital, banana pack-house, mini-secretariat, Gandhi Junction, lakefront, textiles unit, YSR Memorial Park
  • 15 March 2019 : Death of Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy
  • 21 March 2023 : UAE-based electronics brand Elista signs MoU with the AP Government to invest ₹250 crore to set up its first manufacturing plant in Kadapa
  • 28 March 1914 : Birth of Puttaparthi Narayanacharyulu (poet)
  • 1 April 1901 : Proddatur was constituted as a third-grade municipality.
  • 8 April 1957 : Birth of Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy

News

Piping hot dosa, for just 10 paise at Kadapa

hot dosa

Muni Reddy hasn’t heard of inflation and even if he had, he would continue to sell his dosas for 10 paise. For over 20 years, oblivious to market vagaries, the frail man of 60 has kept the price of the popular South Indian delicacy at one-tenth of a rupee. Every morning at Kadapa — which happens to be the hometown …

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Foundation laid for 11 Kasturba schools

Kadapa: Minister for Minority Welfare Mohd. Ahmedullah unveiled a plaque to lay foundation stones for 11 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya on “Balika Dinotsavam” on Kadapa Zilla Parishad premises on Wednesday.

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Suzlon bags order from Nalco for Kadapa wind power project

Kadapa: Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy on Thursday said that it has received order from state-run Nalco to to set up, operate and maintain turbines for the aluminium maker’s proposed project in Andhra Pradesh for an undisclosed sum. “The order comprises 24 units of Suzlon’s S88 – 2.1 MW wind turbines which will be set-up in the Gandikota region of …

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Nalco to set up Rs 274 Cr wind power project in Kadapa District

Kadapa: As part of its diversification plans, the aluminum major National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has decided to start a 50.4 MW Wind Power Project at Gandikota in YSR (Kadapa) district. The Navratna PSU has been endeavouring to foray into other metals and energy sectors. This project has got the approval of Nalco Board recently. The Wind Power Project will …

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Home Guard selections in Kadapa on June 7

KADAPA: Home Guard selections will be held in Kadapa on June 7 and candidates aged between 18 and 50 years of age can apply between May 26 and June 3, Kadapa Superintendent of Police Tarun Joshi said on Monday. Candidates who have passed class VII can collect the application forms from the Kadapa District Police Office and submit filled in …

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CM Kiran diverts water from YSR District

Kadapa: The Chief Minister, Mr N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, reportedly called for tenders five days ago to divert water from Jharikona Project to his native Palamaner constituency in Chittoor district. The move caused concern to people in Kadapa. Jharikona project was planned near Sambepalle in YSR district and KV Palle in Chittoor district to provide drinking and irrigation water to …

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