Amaravati:Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy on Tuesday said APSRTC buses will offer free rides to students appearing for NEET examination on June 21. The minister noted that students can produce their examination hall ticket to avail the free bus journey to the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) centre. "APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) is making special arrangements for students appearing for the NEET examination. We are offering free bus rides for students who produce their hall tickets," Reddy said in an official release. Further, he observed that additional bus services will be operated across the state where needed, and called on the students to avail the bus facility.

Atria Renewable spreads solar footprint

Hyderabad:Atria Renewable Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based solar energy company, has announced the launch of its regional operations across Andhra Pradesh, starting with Mangalagiri and Vijayawada. This expansion reinforces the company's commitment to accelerating clean energy adoption across South India's fast-growing urban centres. The company specialises in bringing high-quality, hassle-free rooftop solar to residential and commercial customers, completing most installations within a matter of hours, and providing customers with 24/7 real-time performance monitoring through its proprietary Namma Atria App. With every system backed by a 30-year warranty and five years of complimentary quarterly maintenance, the company has built its proposition around making the switch to solar as seamless and reliable as possible for Indian homes and businesses.

Green India conference concludes

Vijayawada:Green India Conference 2026, held as part of the three-day Green Energy India Expo concluded here on Tuesday with an enthusiastic response from industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academia, and students, making it a grand success. The conference was jointly organised by the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) and Exhibition Catalyst Pvt. Ltd. The conference sessions were coordinated and moderated by B Phani Chandra, board member and vice chairman, Energy Committee, AP Chambers, along with P Koti Rao, chairman, Energy Committee, AP Chambers, facilitating insightful discussions on investments, policy initiatives, financing, grid infrastructure, manufacturing opportunities, emerging technologies, and employment generation in the green energy sector.