Tue Nov 19 13:36:11 UTC 2024: ## Andhra Pradesh News Highlights: November 19, 2024

**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh:** Andhra Pradesh witnessed a busy day of legislative activity and unfolding events across various sectors. Key highlights include:

* **Polavaram Project Update:** Former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu dismissed rumors of a reduction in the Polavaram project’s height, assuring that the new diaphragm wall will be completed by March 2026.

* **Legislative Council Discussions:** Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan addressed concerns raised by council members regarding the establishment of dumping yards in villages.

* **Employee Allocation Concerns:** MLA Koona Ravikumar raised questions about employee allocation, prompting a response from Minister Payyavula Keshav.

* **Telangana Leopard Sightings:** Residents in several parts of Telangana are living in fear due to increased leopard sightings.

* **First Methanol Plant:** India’s first methanol production plant is set to be established, powered by a thermal power plant.

* **Bills Passed:** The Legislative Council approved bills previously passed by the Legislative Assembly.

* **Bail Hearing:** A hearing took place regarding a petition filed by Suneetha seeking the cancellation of Avinash’s bail, with Siddartha Lothra stating Avinash Reddy is crucial to the case investigation.

* **Vinnakodu Post Office Fraud:** A couple employed at the Vinnakodu sub-post office in Eluru district allegedly embezzled approximately ₹30 lakh from customer accounts.

* **National Highway Assault:** A man wielding a trident caused a two-and-a-half-hour disruption on a national highway, attacking police and locals.

* **JEE Advanced U-Turn:** The Joint Admission Board (JAB) reversed its recent decision allowing students to take the JEE Advanced exam three times starting in 2025.

* **Air Strip Redevelopment:** Plans are underway to redevelop a British-era airstrip, requiring the acquisition of 1700 acres of land.

* **Child’s Death:** A young girl tragically died after falling while running towards her mother, who had been calling her.

* **RGV’s Absence:** Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma failed to appear for police questioning and communicated via WhatsApp message.

* **Cotton Procurement Issues:** Farmers accuse CCI officials of collusion with ginning mills, claiming officials refuse to purchase cotton with moisture content exceeding 12%.

* **Land Dispute Assault:** Accused individuals were arrested ten years after an assault stemming from a land dispute.

* **Sand Reach Issues:** The lack of established sand reaches in the undivided Anantapur district is creating difficulties for tipper owners.

* **YSRCP Governance Criticism:** A socio-economic survey for 2023-24 allegedly reveals widespread irregularities across various sectors during the YSRCP’s governance.

* **Murder After Rape:** A girl who left home for her boyfriend was allegedly raped and murdered after pressure to marry her abuser.

* **Defamatory Remarks:** TDP leaders filed complaints against former YSRCP ministers for allegedly using abusive language against Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh, and Pawan Kalyan.

* **Cyclone Shelter Damage:** Cyclone shelters and embankments in the Rayalaseema region are in dilapidated condition, causing concern among residents.

* **Legislative Council Session:** The Legislative Council’s seventh day session concluded, approving bills previously passed by the Assembly.

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