Mangrove cover registers healthy growth

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, released by the Forest Survey of India , shows that there has been a net increase of 37 sq. km of mangrove cover across Andhra Pradesh since 2015.

Ban imposed on new borewells in 67 villages

Srikakulam district administration in Andhra Pradesh imposed a ban on new borewells in 67 villages which come under five mandals of Laveru, Ranasthalam, Etcherla, Pondu and G.Sigadam where groundwater was exploited indiscriminately in the last few years.

Jail Reforms- Empowerment in Tihar jail

A product named ‘Wah-O’ a perfume brand was launched by Tihar jail to provide opportunities to inmates to become economically independent and “productive members” of society.

Medaram jatara gets under way

The much awaited Sammakka¬Sarakka jatara got under way with the arrival of Sarakka from Kannepally village in Telangana.

Doomsday clock

Scientists on Thursday moved ahead by half a minute the symbolic Doomsday Clock, saying the world was at its closest to annihilation since the height of the Cold War due to world leaders’ poor response to threats of nuclear war.