Vijayawada: Truck and heavy vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland stated it will establish eight more automotive service centres in Andhra Pradesh.

Vinod K Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland said the company instigated its 200th automotive centre at Kodada in Nalgonda zone today to provide superior services to its clients.

New Delhi: Today, the World Bank sanctioned an added loan of $65 million (Rs 260 crore) to Andhra Pradesh Rural Poverty Reduction Project.

The World Bank said since its beginning in 2003, this programme has thus far bettered the lives of some 5.7 million women.

This added funding will support vital investments in institution and capacity building that will permit community institutions of poor women become sustainable and self-directed.