N Chandrababu Naidu

November 3, 2026 4:18 PM

CM Naidu thanks Centre for support as Cyclone Murasu disrupts life in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday thanked the Centre for its "prompt support and solidarity" during severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which has damaged standing crops across thousands of acres in 15 districts and disrupted normal life. Naidu said the state machinery was working in close coordination with Central teams to carry out rescue and relief operations and clear roads. "Dear Amit Shah ji, my heartfelt thanks for the Centre's prompt support and solidarity during cy...

November 2, 2026 4:39 PM

Cyclone Murasu: TN rushes 500 electricity dept personnel, equipment to AP to restore power

The Tamil Nadu government has deployed 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to assist Andhra Pradesh in restoring power supply disrupted by Cyclone Murasu, following a request from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, state Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar said here on Monday. The state government has also despatched the essential equipment to the neighbouring state to assist in the power restoration, Kumar told reporters here. A day ago, Naidu in a post on X, had said he called ...

October 29, 2026 10:34 PM

Cyclone Arnab claimed 7 lives in Andhra, losses estimated at Rs 4,600 crore

Cyclone Arnab claimed seven lives in Andhra Pradesh and caused losses of ₹4,600 crore as per preliminary estimates, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday. After an aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas, he said the losses caused by the cyclone are estimated at ₹4,600 crore, but this figure could increase after a detailed assessment. The Chief Minister said that he spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, briefed him on the situation and t...

October 28, 2026 9:44 AM

Cyclone Arnab: 2,199 shelters identified, medical teams and emergency services on alert

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the state's preparedness and response to Cyclone Arnab with around 32,000 officials, directing them to intensify relief operations, restore essential services and minimise damage as the severe cyclonic storm affects coastal districts. Officials informed the Chief Minister that no loss of life had been reported so far. Naidu praised government personnel for working through the night and said advance preparations had helped pr...

October 27, 2026 10:40 PM

Cyclone Arnab: Aiming to avoid even single loss of life, says Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the government aims to avoid the loss of even a single life in the face of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab threatening major damage to the state. The weather system is likely to cross the coast between 2 am-4 am on Wednesday, the Met Department has said. Addressing a press conference at his camp office in Undavalli, CM Naidu noted that saving all lives is the priority of the government, even as he cautioned people in the vulner...

October 27, 2026 1:43 AM

Odisha, Andhra shut schools, ban fishing as Cyclone Arnab nears; Centre stresses zero casualty

The eastern coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh closed schools, prohibited sea fishing and kept rescue teams on standby, stepping up precautionary measures ahead of severe Cyclone Arnab’s expected landfall on Wednesday to ensure “zero loss of life and minimal damage to infrastructure”. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the deep depression over east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal has moved westward and has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’. It is likely...

October 26, 2026 6:20 PM

Andhra CM directs officials to monitor Cyclone Arnab, ensure zero casualties

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to continuously monitor Cyclone Arnab’s movement, undertake advance precautionary measures and ensure there was no loss of life or property. The chief minister reviewed cyclone preparedness with officials and instructed them to alert people according to the likely impact of the weather system and take all necessary steps to minimise damage. “Officials must continuously track Cyclone Arnab’s movement, take prec...

October 8, 2026 3:33 PM

Andhra CM invites investments; says state focusing on speed of doing biz

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday invited domestic and foreign investors to invest in the state, saying the government is now focusing on improving the "speed of doing business". Addressing the curtain-raiser event of CII's Partnership Summit, he said huge investments are coming into the state in different sectors like technology, green energy and petrochemicals. The summit is being organised on November 12-13 in Visakhapatnam. The chief minister also said the stat...

October 7, 2026 4:21 PM

Andhra CM to embark on two-day visit to Delhi, seek PM’s approval for Vizag Metro, other projects

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will embark on a two-day visit to New Delhi from Wednesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to procure approvals for Vizag metro rail project and others. The chief minister is expected to seek special financial assistance from PM Modi over the prevailing El Nino situation in the southern state and will also participate in a CII meeting on Thursday, according to an official release on Wednesday. "Naidu to meet Prime Minister in Delhi for (th...

September 29, 2026 2:52 PM

Andhra CM inaugurates ‘Mission Karmayogi’ workshop for govt employees

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated the southern regional workshop of ‘Mission Karmayogi’ here, aimed at capacity building among government employees and enhancing their administrative skills. Government employees from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Union Territory Puducherry are attending the workshop, said an official press release. “The two-day workshop aims to enhance the administrative capabilities of govern...