Amaravati, April 1 (IANS) The driver of a private travels bus that caught fire after colliding with a tipper, killing 14 passengers in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district on March 26, did not possess a valid driving licence, police said on Wednesday.The police also announced the arrest of the bus owner, Harikrishna Reddy, and the driver, Yuvaraj.Both were presented before the media by the police in Markapuram. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nagaraju said the travel company owner had hi…
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Amaravati, March 26 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has announced financial aid of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the bus fire accident in Markapuram district on Thursday.The government also decided to pay Rs 2 lakh each to the injured.The decision was taken at the state Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.The Cabinet expressed grief over the accident and conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased.Fourteen people were burnt aliv…
Amaravati, March 26 (IANS) The ghastly bus fire, which claimed 14 lives and left 22 others injured in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district on Thursday, is the latest in a series of deadly accidents involving buses in the Telugu states.Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have witnessed at least four major bus tragedies in the last six months.Nineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road following an accident near Kurnool town o…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus accident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the grieving families. At least 14 people were burnt alive, and 15 others were injured as a private travel bus caught fire after colliding with a tipper truck in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district earlier in the day.In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “The mishap in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh,…
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over the bus accident in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, which claimed the lives of at least 14 people. The Chief Minister conveyed his profound grief over the loss of several lives and the severe injuries sustained by others in the mishap. CM Revanth Reddy extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. Noting…
Amaravati, March 26 (IANS) In a horrific accident, at least 14 people were burnt alive, and 15 others were injured as a private travel bus caught fire after colliding with a tipper truck in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district on Thursday, police said.The accident occurred near Rayavaram around 6.30 a.m. when the bus collided with a tipper truck near a stone quarry. Both vehicles were completely gutted in the fire.There were 35 passengers in the bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels at the time…
Amaravati, Feb 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the Polavaram project would be completed and dedicated to the nation before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram. He also reiterated that Godavari water from Polavaram will be supplied to Nallamala Sagar before that, Nallamala Sagar and the Veligonda projects will be completed by July this year.The Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for Veligonda Project feeder …
Amaravati, Jan 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop the Rayalseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts as horticultural hubs.The Chief Minister conducted a review meeting with ministers and senior officials on integrated development plans to develop 10 districts as horticulture sector hubs.The Chief Minister noted that the Rayalaseema region already holds a leading position in the country in horti…