GHMC clears 4,000 MT garbage of Ganesh procession

Hyderabad, September 30 : The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Sunday lifted and cleared around 4,000 metric tons of garbage in the entire en-route of the Ganesh Immersion procession.

Violence mars Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: At least 20 people suffered minor injuries in the incidents of police lathicharge, stone pelting, and other acts of violence in different parts of the city during the Telangana March on Sunday.

Kodandaram accuses police of sabotaging Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Sunday accused the State Government of creating hurdles and panic-like situation to sabotage the Telangana March.

TRS asks Sabitha to release T-activists

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: A delegation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLAs led by floor leader Etala Rajender on Sunday called on Home Minister P Sabitha Indira Reddy asking her to release the Telangana activists, who were arrested in connection with the Telangana March, unconditionally.

Jana, Dy CM condemns arrests of T-activists

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: Panchayat Raj Minister K Jana Reddy on Sunday condemned the arrest of Congress MPs from the Telangana region at the Chief Minister's Camp Office.

OU tense as police foil students' rally

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: Tension prevailed in the Osmania University campus on Sunday when the police prevented the students from taking out a bike rally from Arts College building to Necklace Road, the venue for Telangana March.

Telangana March: Police arrests Congress MPs

Hyderabad, September 30 INN: The police on Sunday arrested Congress MPs from Telangana region when they staged dharna before the Chief Minister’s Camp office at Begumpet demanding unconditional release of all Telangana activists, who were arrested in connection with the Telangana March.

Ganesh procession passes off peacefully

Hyderabad, September 29 INN: Amidst unprecedented security and presence of over a million devotees the final Ganesh immersion procession passed off peacefully in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Saturday.

CPI demands release of Telangana activists

Hyderabad, September 29 INN: Communist party of India state secretary K Narayana on Saturday wrote a letter to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy to immediately release all the activists who were arrested in the wake of Telangana March.

Kodandarm appeals for peace during Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 29 INN: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Saturday called upon the activists to participate in the Telangana March in large numbers and make it a grand success.

TDP T-Forum members to hold dharna on Sunday

Hyderabad, September 29 INN: Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Saturday said that the Forum members would stage dharna at Martyrs Memorial at Gun Park expressing solidarity to the Telangana March.

Sailajanath condemns Ponnam's comments on CM

Visakhapatnam, September 29 INN: Minister for School education S Sailajanath on Saturday took serious note on Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakhar's statement that N Kiran Kumar Reddy has no moral right to continue on the Chief Minister’s post.

No harm in having two Telugu-speaking States: Botsa

Visakhapatnam, September 29 INN: Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Saturday once again made a statement in favour of Telangana State formation.

Balapur Laddu auction fetches Rs 7.5 lakh

Hyderabad, September 29 INN: The laddu offering kept at the Ganesh idol at Balapur pandal has fetched a record sum of Rs 7.50 lakh for the organisers when it was auctioned ahead of the commencement of the centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad on Saturday morning.

AP Govt gives permission for Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: Bowing to the pressure of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee, the State Government on Friday gave its permission to the Telangana March.

Shankar Rao to stage silent protest on Sept 30

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Friday said that he would sit in for Silent Deeksha on September 30 in protest against the insult meted out to Telangana Ministers and MLAs in Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s Cabinet.

T-Congress MPs slam CM, DGP over Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: The MPs from Telangana region on Friday slammed Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Director General Of Police V Dinesh Reddy for provoking the people of region by issuing controversial statements over giving permission to the Telangana March.

JAC rejects Ministers' request for postponing Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: The Ministers from Telangana region on Friday tried in vain to convince Telangana Political Joint Action Committee to postpone the Telangana March to some other date, instead of September 30, in the wake of Ganesh immersion and global biodiversity conference.

People will not believe Chandrababu Naidu: YSRCP

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: YSR Congress party Minority Cell Convenor Habbeb Abul Rehman has reiterated that Muslims are not in a position to believe N Chandrababu Naidu as his past carries the scar of being associated with fundamentalists while the community has benefited enormously with the YSR welfare schemes.

City police arrest Vimalakka, others

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: The police on Friday arrested Telangana United Front Leader Vimalakka as a precautionary measure before the Telangana March.

Centre will announce Telangana by Sept 30: Pocharam

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: TRS MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy on Friday expressed confidence that he was expecting a positive statement on the Telangana State formation from the Centre before the deadline of September 30 set by TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao.

T-Ministers fail to convince CM on Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: The Ministers from Telangana region on Friday had a meeting with Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at his Camp Office over giving permission to the Telangana March.

DGP refuses to permit Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 28 INN: Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy on Friday stated that there was no question of giving permission to Telangana March as the Intelligence wing has clearly hinted that the activists would resort to attack properties of Seemandhra people.

RDO registers case against SE Minister

Vijayawada, September 28 INN: Vijayawada Revenue Divisional Officer on Friday registered a case against Minister for Secondary Education K Parthasarathy for concealing Economic Offences case pending against him in his election affidavit filed in 2009 Assembly polls.

SC adjourns hearing on Jagan's bail plea to Oct 5

New Delhi, September 28 INN: The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to October 5 the hearing on the bail petition of YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case.

Byreddy resigns from TDP over Naidu's 'T' letter

Anantapur, September 27 INN: In protest against Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu’s letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh over the Telangana issue, Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi leader  Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy on Thursday submitted his resignation from the party's primary membership and General Secretary's posts.

Naidu promises 24 seats for minorities in next elections

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: After making an announcement of giving 100 seats for the candidates of Backward Classes, Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday made a similar attempt to attract Muslim voters.

Telangana leaders seek Governor's intervention for T-March

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: A delegation of TRS, BJP and JAC members on Thursday called on Governor E S L Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan appealing him to direct the government to give permission for Telangana March.

T-leaders meet Sabitha over Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: A delegation of TRS, BJP and JAC members on Thursday called on Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy and appealed to her to give permission for the upcoming Telangana March held on September 30.

TD Telangana Forum to support Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: Telugu Desam Telangana Forum Convenor Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Thursday said that the Telangana Forum would extend its total support to the `Telangana March’ being organized under the aegis of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee.

Ministers give nod for Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: The Ministers from the Telangana region on Thursday appealed to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to give permission for the Telangana March.

Sec 144 clamped in Secretariat

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: Following an alert issued by the Intelligence wing, the police on Thursday clamped Section 144 in the Secretariat to prevent any untoward incidents.

Lagadapati condemns Naidu's letter on Telangana

Vijayawada, September 27 INN: Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal on Thursday wrote an open letter slamming the Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu for writing a letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh seeking an all-party meeting to resolve the Telangana state issue. 

Rajagopal gets conditional bail in OMC scam

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Thursday granted temporary bail to former managing director of Andhra Pradesh Mining Development Corporation V D Rajagopal, the third accused in the illegal mining case against Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC).

Police foil OU students' rally

Hyderabad, September 27 INN: Tension prevailed at the Osmania University when the police obstructed the rally taken out by Telangana Students Joint Action Committee at the NCC Gate.

YSRCP leaders perform Homam for Jagan's release

Guntur, September 26 INN: The YSR Congress Party leaders on Wednesday performed Chaturvrutha Ganapathi Homam for the welfare of their party president Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Police fear violence during Telangana March

Hyderabad, Se4ptember 26 INN: Director General (Law and Order) S A Huda on Wednesday said that the police have got inputs from the Intelligence wing that the properties of Seemandhra leaders and businessmen would be attacked during the Telangana March scheduled to be held on September 30.

Cong MLA demands action against errant ministers

Hyderabad, Se4ptember 26 INN: Congress MLA Adinarayana Reddy on Wednesday demanded that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy initiate serious action against the Cabinet Ministers who were speaking against him over the policy matters and the government's style of functioning.

CLP appeals JAC to postpone Telangana March

Hyderabad, Se4ptember 26 INN: Government whip Toorpu Jayaprakash Reddy on Wednesday appealed to Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram to postpone the Telangana March.

People will reject Naidu’s padayatra: Ambati

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: Questioning the sanctity of the proposed padayatra of TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP spokesperson Ambati Rambabu has said that the exercise will be rejected by the people who are well aware of the his antics during his nine year term as Chief Minister.

TDP asks CM to take steps to control spread of diseases in city

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The Telugu Desam Party on Tuesday asked Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to direct the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to take immediate measures to control the outbreak of viral and seasonal diseases in the city.

City beautification to continue after COP-11: GHMC Commissioner

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: GHMC Commissioner MT Krishna Babu on Tuesday expressed confidence that the beautification works of twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad would be completed before the beginning of global biodiversity conference.

Palwai demands adequate security for Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: Rajya Sabha member Palwai Govardhan Reddy on Tuesday said that he would appeal to the Congress High Command to direct the State Government to provide proper security to the upcoming Telangana March on September 30.

HCI increases 191 more seats for AP's Haj pilgrims

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The Haj Committee of India has confirmed 191 more seats for Andhra Pradesh from Waiting List Number 2138 to 2328 for Haj 2012.

Ponnam asks TDP to issue Telangana letter before Sept 30

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday demanded that the Telugu Desam Party give a letter to the Centre making its stand clear on the Telangana issue before the Telangana March scheduled to be held on September 30.

Task Force to raid engineering colleges from October

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The Task Force, which was constituted to inspects the infrastructure and other facilities in private unaided, engineering colleges in the State, has taken a decision to conduct raids on colleges from first week of October.

CM promises six lakh jobs under RYK in next one year

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday said that the government would provide six lakh jobs by having tie-ups with the industry during the next year through Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu.

Gali sent to judicial custody till Oct 5 in cash-for-bail scam

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The ACB court on Tuesday remanded mining baron and Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy to judicial custody till October 5 in connection with the cash-for-bail scam.

Ex-judges get bail in cash-for-bail scam

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to suspended judges T Pattibhirama Rao and K Lakshminarasimha Rao and Karnataka MLA G Somasekhara Reddy in the cash-for-bail case involving former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy.

Jagan's judicial remand extended till October 9

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: The CBI Special Court at Nampally on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of YSR Congress Party president and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy till October 9 in the disproportionate assets case.

Dharmana appears before CBI Court in Vanpic case

Hyderabad, September 25 INN: Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao on Tuesday appeared before the CBI Special Court in connection with the Rs 17,000 crore VANPIC port case.

TP-JAC firm on Telangana March at Tank Bund

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Monday announced that the Telangana March would be held at Tank Bund and Necklace Road on September 30.

Vijaya Raghav gets bail in Emaar scam

Hyderabad, Sept 24: The CBI Special Court, Nampally on Monday granted unconditional bail to G V Vijay Raghav, an accused in the Emaar properties scam.

Seemandhra MPs dismisses reports on T-decision

New Delhi, Sept 24: Eluru MP Kavuri Sambasiva Rao on Monday dismissed the rumours that the Centre would take a decision on the Telangana state issue by the end of this month.

T-decision will be delayed, claims TGV

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Minor Irrigation Minister T G Venkatesh on Monday said that the Centre was likely take a decision on Telangana statehood issue six months before the 2014 general elections.

YSRCP dharna on Sept 26 against hike in RTC charges

Hyderabad, Sept 24: YSR Congress Party will hold dharnas across the State on September 26 against the hike in RTC bus charges, surcharge on power bills and other anti-people policies of the Government.

Botsa justifies hike in RTC bus fares

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Justifying the hike in bus fares, Transport Minister Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday asked the parties not to politicise the issue to get mileage on it.

Botsa justifies hike in RTC bus fares

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Justifying the hike in bus fares, Transport Minister Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday asked the parties not to politicise the issue to get mileage on it.

Roll back hike in bus fares: Lok Satta

Hyderabad, Sept 24: The Lok Satta Party on Monday demanded that the Road Transport Corporation roll back the increase in bus fares as it would adversely impact the finances of poor and lower middle class families.

Ex-judges seek President's intervention for Telangana March

Hyderabad, Sept 24: A group of eminent personalities including former judges on Monday appealed to President of India Pranab Mukherjee to issue appropriate directions for the peaceful conduct of Telangana March on September 30.

Congress MPs will support Telangana March: KK

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Former Rajya Sabha member K Kesava Rao on Monday said that the Congress party leaders from the region would extend full support to the Telangana March scheduled to be held on September 30.  

Left parties hold protests against bus fares hike

Hyderabad, Sept 24: In protest against the hike in bus fares of Road Transport Corporation, the Left parties - Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist), on Monday staged dharnas and rallies across the State demanding that the government immediately revoke its decision.

UMF hails Centre for banning anti-Islam film

Hyderabad, Sept 24: The United Muslim Forum, a representative body of 21 prominent religious organisations, on Monday appreciated the measures taken by Government of India in imposing a ban on anti-Islam movie "The Innocence of Muslims".

TDP to hold Minorities Convention on Sept 27

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Former TDP MP Lal Jaan Basha on Monday informed that the Telugu Desam Party would convene a Minority Convention on September 27 to discuss the issues concerning the minorities in the State.

Naidu to launch padyatra from Hindupur from Oct 2

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Telugu Desam Party president Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday formally announced that he would undertake a Padayatra across the State from October 2.

Shankar Rao demands representation for ex-PRP members

Hyderabad, Sept 24: Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Monday said that the Congress party would win the local body elections if it gives proper representation to the members of erstwhile Praja Rajyam Party.

Congress legislators to inspect public hospitals

Hyderabad, Sept 24: A delegation of Congress MLAs and MLCs would soon visit all the government hospitals in the State and submit a comprehensive report to the government over their functioning.

Vimalakka, 31 others sent to jail for damaging KBR's statue

Hyderabad, Sept 24: A metropolitan court at Rajendranagar on Monday remanded Telangana United Front leader Vimalakka and 31 others to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with defacing of former chief minister Kasu Brahmananda Reddy’s statue at Banjara Hills.

Revoke hike in RTC fares, demands YSRCP

Hyderabad, Sept 24: YSRCP MLA Srikanth Reddy on Monday demanded that the State Government immediately revoke the hike in RTC fares imposed on commuters following increase in diesel prices.

Chief Whip apologises for debate-less assembly session

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Government chief whip Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy on Saturday apologised to the people on behalf of  State Government for its inability to take up a discussion on public issues in the five days of monsoon session of Assembly.

State to spend over Rs 1400 Cr on engineering fee reimbursement

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: The State Government will be spending about Rs 1,447.09 crore during the financial year 2012-13 towards Fee Reimbursement for various courses in engineering colleges in the State.

Endowments Minister deny allegations over Veda Patasalas

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Endowments Minister Konda Laxman Bapuji denied that there were allegations on the maintenance of Veda Patasalas being run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.

Infant mortality rate on a decline in AP

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Health and Family Welfare Minister DL Ravindra Reddy on Saturday claimed that the infant mortality rate in the State was on a decline.

Bapuji's last rites performed with State honours

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: The last rites of veteran freedom fighter and Telangana leader Konda Lakshman Bapuji were performed with full State honours on Saturday at Jala Drushyam, adjoining the Hussainsagar lake, where he lived for more than 50 years.

Fertilizers prices increased 12 times since 2010: Minister

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Agriculture Minister Kanna Laxminarayana on Saturday informed the State Legislative Assembly that prices of fertilizers in the State were increased 12 times since 2010. However, he denied the reports that farmers were unable to purchase the fertilizers due to heavy rise in prices.

Dy CM denies violation of rules for B Pharm admissions

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday denied the reports that various pharmacy colleges in the State have admitted students into B Pharmacy course without following the norms of Pharmacy Council of India.

Process on to fill up 23,354 posts under RTE: Minister

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Primary Education Minister S Sailajanath on Saturday informed the State Legislative Assembly that the process has already been initiated to fill up 23,354 posts under categories as a part of implementation of the Right to Education Act.

TGV assures to abide by Centre's decision on Telangana

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Minor Irrigation Minister T G Venkatesh on Saturday stated that he would abide to the Congress high command decision on the Telangana statehood issue.

NIMS at Ghatkesar to be functional in two months

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Medical Education Minister Kondru Murali Mohan on Saturday assured the State Legislative Assembly that the 150-bedded NIMS Hospital at Ghatkesar would be functional in two months.

Contract farming provisions already exists in State: Minister

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Minister for Marketing M Mukesh Goud on Saturday said that the State Government has already made a provision for contract farming in the State.

Endowments Dept controls over 37,000 temples

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Endowments Minister C Ramchandraiah on Saturday informed the State Legislative Assembly that there were as many 37,071 temples in different categories under the control of Endowments across the State.

Telangana announcement on Sept 29, claims Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday claimed that the Centre would make a clear statement on the Telangana statehood issue on September 29, a day before the Telangana March on September 30. 

Assembly should have discussed public issues: JP

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: Lok Satta president Dr Jayaprakash Narayan on Saturday said that it was meaningless to conduct Assembly sessions without taking up any healthy discussion on people’s issues.

BJP demands special assembly session for SC-ST Sub-Plan

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: The BJP on Saturday accused the state government of ignoring the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes in the State.

YSRCP asks State Govt to apologise for wasting assembly session

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: The YSR Congress party on Saturday asked the State Government to tender an apology to the people of State for its failure to discuss public issues in the State Legislative Assembly.

Five-day assembly session ends, MLAs fail to discuss any public issue

Hyderabad, September 22 INN: The five-day monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly came to an abrupt end on Saturday with the House failing to take up any discussion on any of the public issues.

Houses under Indiramma scheme to get free sand

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Minister for Housing Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that the government would provide sand, at free of cost, for construction of houses under Indiramma scheme.

TDP threatens to stall assembly over water for Krishna Delta

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: The Telugu Desam Party on Friday warned Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy that the party members  would stall the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly if he fails to honour his promise and announce a decision on release of water from Nagarjuna Sagar dam to Krishna Delta farmers.

BJP accuses Centre of diluting Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: BJP state president G Kishan Reddy on Friday accused the Centre of making efforts to dilute the "Telangana March" scheduled to be held on September 30 by making false promises that it would take a decision on it soon.

Sabitha denies theft of seized vehicles' parts from Goshamahal Ground

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy denied the reports that parts of vehicles seized by the traffic police and kept at Goshamahal Police Grounds were being removed and sold away illegally.

Juvenile welfare measures being implemented properly: Sunitha

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Minister for Women Development and Child Welfare Sunitha Laxma Reddy informed the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government was implementing several programmes to bring in attitudinal change among the juveniles in the State.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam lost 20 per cent capacity: Minister

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Major and Medium Irrigation Minister P Sudardhan on Friday informed the State Legislative Assembly that Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has lost 20 per cent of its storage capacity due to extensive siltation.

GHMC to set up 18 shelters for homeless

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: The State Government is planning to set up 18 shelters for homeless in the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) during the current financial year.

Asst Beat Officers vacant posts to be filled in one year

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Forests and Environment Minister S Vijayarama Raju on Friday assured the State Legislative Assembly that the posts of Assistant Beat Officers would be filled-up in the next one year.

No shortage of drinking water in Mahaboobnagar constituency

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister M Maheedhar Reddy on Friday claimed that there was no shortage of drinking water in Mahaboobnagar constituency.

No threat to Srisailam Dam: Minister

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Major and Medium Irrigation Minister P Sudarshan Reddy on Friday informed the State Legislative Assembly that there was no serious threat to the Srisailam Dam due to formation of plunge pool.

NTPC polluting Vizag villages, admits Minister

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Forests and Environment Minister S Vijayarama Raju on Friday admitted that the pollution from National Thermal Power Corporation at Viskhapatnam has been causing harm to the people and environment.

Cong MLCs asks Sonia to resolve Telangana issue by Sept 30

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Taking a cue from ministers and ruling Congress MLAs, the Telangana MLCs from the region on Friday wrote a letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi appealing her to resolve the Telangana statehood demand favourably.

CPI (M) accuses State Govt of wasting public money

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: CPI (M) floor leader Julakanti Rangareddy on Friday accused the State Government of wasting public money by not allowing Assembly to function in a healthy manner.

Assembly pays rich tributes to Bapuji

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: The State Legislative Assembly paid rich tributes to veteran freedom fighter Konda Laxman Bapuji who passed away in the city on Friday.

Except condolences, assembly fails to carryout business on Day-4

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Except for paying condolences to former members of the House, the State Legislative Assembly could not carry any other business for the fourth consecutive day on Friday.

Freedom fighter Bapuji passes away

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Veteran freedom fighter and well known Telangana activist Konda Lakshman Bapuji died here on Friday at his residence in Ashok Nagar with age related ailments. He was 96.

Over Rs 6,000 Cr meant for workers’ welfare remained unutilised: Kharge

Hyderabad, September 21 INN: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed serious concern over non-spending of cess collected from builders for the welfare of workers.

Chief Whip ridicules opposition's adjournment motions

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy on Thursday ridiculed the opposition parties for introducing adjournment motions in the Assembly on the Central government issues.

Mixed response for Bharat Bandh in twin cities

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: The 'Bharat Bandh' called by the BJP led National Democratic Alliance on Thursday to protest against hike in diesel price, restricting subsidized LPG and allowing FDI in retail business sector evoked mixed response in the twin-cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The bandh was partial in other parts of the State.

Cong MLA asked to withdraw remarks on Telangana MLAs

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: The pro-Telangana parties on Thursday sought an unconditional apology from Congress MLA Mastan Vali for calling them "desh drohi" (anti-nationals).

Congress MLAs condemns opposition for House disorders

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Congress MLA M Rajesh Kumar on Thursday apologised to the people of Chintalapudi constituency in West Godavari district for his failure to represent their problems in the Legislative Assembly.

Toorpu asks JAC to postpone Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Government Whip Toorpu Jayaprakash Reddy appealed to Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Chairman Prof M Kodandaram to postpone the 'Telangana March' scheduled to be held on September 30 as Ganesh immersion and International Conference on Biodiversity falls on September 29 and October 1 respectively.

Shankar Rao condemns CM's statement on LPG subsidy

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Former Congress minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Thursday took serious note on Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for stating that the State Government was not in a position bear the subsidy of LPG cylinders.

TRS MLAs held for staging dharna before CM's office

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: The MLAs of Telangana Rashtra Samithi were arrested by the police when they staged dharna in front of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's chambers in the Legislative Council over energy crisis.

No plans to rehabilitate people in coastal areas: Raghuveera Reddy

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Revenue Minister Dr N Raghuveera Reddy on Thursday stated that there was no proposal with the State Government to provide rehabilitation to the people of coastal areas. However, he said two Saline Embankments in Krishna districts have been proposed to be taken up under National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP).

Minister denies shortage of Forensic Specialists

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Health and Family Welfare Minister DL Ravindra Reddy on Thursday denied the shortage of Forensic Specialists and other staff in teaching hospitals in the State.

Bio-metric card system for PDS working fine: Sreedhar Babu

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Civil Supplies Minister D Sreedhar Babu on Thursday claimed that the bio-metric card system introduced on experimental basis Maheshwaram mandal was working fine.

Over 200 doctors’ posts are vacant in Ayush Dept

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: As many as 673 medical posts including 211 posts of doctors are lying vacant in the Ayush Department in the State.

108 and 104 services are working fine, says Kondru

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Medical Education Minister Kondru Murali Mohan denied the allegations that the 104 and 108 services were not working properly in the State.

Schools not implementing quota for poor student: Minister

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: Primary Education Minister S Sailajanath on Thursday informed the State Legislative Assembly that orders have been issued to all the private and corporate schools to implement 25 per cent reservations to the students of weaker section.

Opposition continues to stall Assembly proceedings

Hyderabad, September 20 INN: The State Legislative Assembly failed to carry out any regular business for the third consecutive day on Thursday.

All set for Naidu's padayatra from Oct 2

Hyderabad, September 19 INN: The Telugu Desam Party has finalised the plan for party president N Chandrababu Naidu's padayatra from October 2.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin

Hyderabad, September 19 INN: The 11-long Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have begun here on Wednesday. Beautiful pandals have been erected at almost every nook and corner of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Telangana March may be sabotaged, fears Kodandaram

Hyderabad, September 19 INN: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kondandaram on Wednesday expressed apprehensions that some vested elements might incite violence during the Telangana March, scheduled on March 30, to sabotage the statehood movement.

Balakrishna may contest elections from Krishna district

Hyderabad, September 19 INN: Tollywood actor Balakrishna on Wednesday gave indications that he might contest the next assembly election from a seat in Krishna district.

TRS gets CM's assurance on lifting power cuts for SMEs

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday assured a delegation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi that he would look into lifting power cuts for small and medium enterprises after taking discussing the issue with the officials concerned.

Telangana issue forces Botsa to call off PCC meet

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday deferred the meeting of State Congress which was scheduled to be held on September 23.

CBI probe in Emaar case faulty, alleges YSRCP

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: The YSR Congress party on Monday alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation, in its third charge-sheet in the Emaar properties case, has let all the main conspirators and abettors off the hook.

CM says no to Telangana resolution in assembly

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday said that the State Government would not move any resolution on the Telangana state formation in the ongoing Assembly session.

HC sets four-week deadline for liquor syndicate report

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday expressed its serious displeasure over the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s failure to submit a comprehensive report on liquor syndicate issue.

CM to offer silk vastrams to Lord Balaji on Tuesday

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will offer silk Vastrams to Lord Venkateswara Swamy on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Brahmotsavalu on Tuesday

Nagam threatens to lodge complaint against Speaker

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Telangana Nagara Samithi leader and Nagarkurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Monday slammed Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar for not allowing the MLAs to offer floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statute in the assembly premises.

Left parties demand extension of assembly session to 15 days

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: The leaders of Left parties on Monday demanded that the State Government extend the Assembly session from five days to 15 days to take up a healthy discussion on important public issues.

YSRCP alleges match-fixing between Congress and TDP

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: YSR Congress party MLA Bhuma Karunakar Reddy alleged that both the ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party have resorted to match fixing to adjourn the House frequently.

Errabelli slams Speaker for adjourning the House

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Telugu Desam Telangana Forum Convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Monday alleged that Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar adjourned the House on "flimsy reasons." 

'T' resolution in assembly not possible: Govt Whip

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: Government whip Toorpu Jayaprakash Reddy on Monday stated that there was no need for a resolution in the State assembly over the Telangana statehood issue.

Assembly adjourned without carrying any business on Day-1

Hyderabad, September 17 INN: As expected, the monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly had a stormy start on Monday. However, following uproar and pandemonium by the opposition parties, the House could not carry any business on the first-day of five-day session.

OU postpones exams scheduled on Monday

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The Osmania University on Sunday informed that all the examinations including Ph D Admission Interviews scheduled on September 17, Monday, have been postponed.

TTD gears up Brahmotsavam from Sept 18

Tirupati, September 16 INN: Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam’s Administrative Board Executive Officer L V Subrahmanyam on Sunday stated that the Devasthanam has made all arrangements to meet the rush of pilgrims for the Barhmotsavam beginning from September 18.

TRS demands Sub-Plan for physically disabled persons

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: TRS Legislative Floor Leader Etala Rajender on Sunday came down heavily on both the Centre and State Governments for ignoring the welfare for physically challenged people.

Change of CM not linked to Telangana issue: Gutta

Nalgonda, September 16 INN: Nalgonda MP Gutta Sukhender Reddy on Sunday stated that the change in Chief Minister of State should not be linked with the Telangana statehood issue.

TDP lists 20 issues for assembly session

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The Telugu Desam Party has listed out 20 major issues that it plans to raise during the monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly.

CLP slams TDP for boycotting BAC meeting

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The Congress Legislature Party on Sunday accused the main opposition Telugu Desam Party of trying to escape from its responsibilities by adopting a non-serious attitude towards the monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly.

Announce Telangana decision by Sept 30, demands TRS

Medak, September 16 INN: TRS Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday demanded the Centre announce its decision on separate Telangana statehood demand by September 30.

CM announces Rs 15 Cr for Palamuru varsity

Mahbubnagar, September 16 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday announced Rs 15 crores for providing infrastructure facilities in the Palamuru University.

Kanna accuses media of conspiring to change CM

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: Minister for Agriculture Kanna Lakshmi Narayana on Sunday accused a section of media for launching malicious campaign against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy in the State.

Nod to FDI aimed at diverting attention from Coalgate scam: BJP

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: Bharatiya Janata Party leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday stated that the UPA Government has no moral right to continue in power for its alleged involvement in various scams.

Kiran will remain CM till 2014, claims TG, Erasu

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The Congress party on Sunday rubbished the media reports that claimed a possible change in the State leadership.

MIM demands Assembly to pass resolution against anti-Islam film

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen on Sunday demanded that the State Legislative Assembly adopt a resolution seeking a ban on the anti-Islam film that triggered violent protests across the world.

Vijayamma dismisses reports of match-fixing with Congress

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: YSR Congress party honorary president YS Vijayamma on Sunday denied the reports of her party's merger with the Congress party.

Elaborate security arrangements in place for assembly session

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the five-day monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly beginning from Monday.

All set for stormy five-day Assembly session from Monday

Hyderabad, September 16 INN: The State Legislative Assembly is all set to witness a stormy session from Monday.

Comedian Sutti Velu passes away

Chennai, September 16 INN: Noted comedian Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao, who was popularly known as 'Sutti Velu', passed away at his residence in Chennai due to cardiac arrest in the wee hours on Sunday. He was 65 and survived by wife Lakshmi Rajyam, three daughters and a son.

Naidu blames CM for energy crisis

Hyderabad, September 15 INN:Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday alleged that the industry and agriculture sectors have been totally neglected during Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s tenure in the State.

Lokyukta pulls up CMO for delay in clearing housing files

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: The Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta on Saturday expressed serious displeasure over Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy in allocation of houses for poor under Indiramma and Rajiv Swagruha programs in Khammam district.

Shankar Rao to move privilege motion against City Police chief

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: Former Congress minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday said that he would move a privilege motion against Hyderabad City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma in the upcoming monsoon session of Assembly for his failure to protect MLAs rights.

TVP activists obstruct Samaikhya Andhra Samithi's convention

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: Tension prevailed at the Press Club at Basheerbagh, when the Telangana Vidyarthi Parishat activists obstructed the Samaikhya Andhra Samithi's convention demanding postponement of Telangana March scheduled to be held in the State Capital on September 30.

Congress leaders fight overshadows HMR's mass plantation event

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: The Vana Deeksha, mass plantation event, organised by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited on Saturday turned ugly with two top Congress leaders throwing abuses at each other during the programme.

No change in Group-I Main exams schedule: APPSC

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission on Saturday announced that there would be no change in the examination schedule announced for Group-I Main examinations.

CPI condemns Centre's nod for allowing FDI

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: Communist Party of India national secretary Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh for allowing Foreign Direct Investment in various sectors including aviation and retail business sectors.

Congress MLC slams PM over FDI policy

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: Congress senior leader and MLC Paladu Venkat Rao on Saturday raised serious objection over Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s move to open doors for Foreign Direct Investment in various sectors in the country including the retail business.

Indra Karan threatens to quit Congress over 'T' issue

Adilabad, September 15 INN: Former Congress MP Indra Karan Reddy on Saturday announced that he would resign from the Congress party's primary membership if it fails to announce a favourable decision on the Telangana statehood demand by September 30.

Kondandaram condemns arrest of Telangana lawyers

Hyderabad, September 15 INN: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Saturday demanded immediate release of Telangana Advocates Forum who were arrested while taking out a rally in the Old City in support of the `Telangana March’ scheduled to be held on September 30.

Roll back diesel prices, demands YSRCP

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: The YSR Congress party on Friday said that decision of Government of India to increase the diesel prices by Rs 5 per litre at this point of time is bound to adversely impact the already ailing Indian economy, with the inflation likely to sky-rocket shortly.

YSRCP accuses a section of media of playing mind games

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Accusing the Congress, TDP and some vested interests of playing mind games and unleashing false propaganda, timing it with crucial turns of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s legal battle, YSR Congress spokesperson Gattu Ramachandra Rao has said such cheap gimmicks will not work.

Police arrest Jai Andhra leader near Vijayawada

Vijayawada, September 14 INN: Tension prevailed at Nandigama in Krishna district when the police resorted to arrest Jai Andhra movement leader Vasanth Nageswara Rao, who was on his way to attend a convention on Friday at Nandigama.

Naidu holds protest against diesel price hike

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Protesting against the increase in diesel prices and restricting the supply of subsidised LPG to six cylinders per family in a year, Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday staged a rally from KBR Gardens to Check Post at Jubilee Hills.

Shankar Rao demands additional security in view of threat calls

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Friday demanded that the State Government provide security to him as he was receiving threatening calls from unknown persons.

BC Legislative Committee against cut in BC reservation

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Backward Classes Legislative Committee Chairman G Tippaswamy on Friday demanded that the government do not cut the reservations for BCs from the present 33 percent for the local body elections.

CM announces sops for physically challenged persons

Mahbubnagar, September 14 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday assured the persons with disabilities and Disability Self Help Group members that the government would extend all help to them to stand on their own feet by utilising the welfare schemes.

Spices Board launches mobile tele-network for AP farmers

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Chief Secretary Minnie Mathew on Friday launched a new mobile tele-network for the Spices farmers in the State.

APSACS launches new drug regimen for HIV prevention

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: The Andhra Pradesh State Aids Control Society on Friday launched new drug regimen for the prevention of "parent to child transmission of HIV."

RTC all set to hike bus fares

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: Following increase in the diesel prices, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is all set to increase the bus fares.

AP completed less than one per cent projects last year: ASSOCHAM

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: A meagre 0.6 per cent of total outstanding investments including all projects under various stages of implementation in Andhra Pradesh got completed during the last fiscal, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said on Friday.

HC adjourns hearing in Somapeta firing case

Hyderabad, September 14 INN: The High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on a case pertaining to police firing at Sompeta in Srikakulam distrit to four weeks while directing the State Government to submit the magisterial inquiry report on the incident.

SC adjourns hearing on Jagan's bail plea to Sept 28

New Delhi, September 14 INN: The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on bail plea of YSR Congress Party president and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to September 28.

State to prioritise 50 irrigation projects: Minister

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Minister for Major and Medium Irrigation P Sudarshan Reddy on Thursday stated that the State Government has speeded up 50 projects, which are in advance stage of completion.

YSRCP ridicules Naidu’s assets declaration

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Questioning the veracity of the assets declared by TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP spokesperson Jupudi Prabhakara Rao has said the data is a bundle of lies and contradict the previous versions.
         

PM, others greet CM on his birthday

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday greeted Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy  on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Prime Minister spoke to the Chief Minister over telephone from Kochi and extended his felicitations and wished him many more success in future.

CM to tour Mahabubnagar district from Friday

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on the sixth leg of Indiramma Baata will tour Mahabubnagar district from Friday.

MIM is obstructing the development of Muslims: BJP

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen of preventing the development of Muslim community in the Telangana region.

Congress ridicules Naidu's declaration of assets

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Senior Congress leader and MLC KR Amos has ridiculed the declaration of assets by Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu.

organise Rashtra Sadassu after 'T' decision, demands Yadav Reddy

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Congress MLC Yadav Reddy on Thursday asked that the Pradesh Congress Committee to organise Rashtra Sadassu only after the party announces its decision on Telangana State.

Chandrababu Naidu declares assets of Rs 35 Cr

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday declared his and his family's assets, totalling about Rs 35.59 crore.

Ministers appeal OUJAC not to obstruct biodiversity meet

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: The State Government on Thursday appealed to the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OUJAC) not to bring disrepute to the government by obstructing the International Conference on Biodiversity scheduled to be held in the State Capital from October 1 to 19.

CID arrests police constable for raping married woman

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: More than two years after a rape case of a married woman was registered and wrongly closed, the Crime Investigation Department unraveled the facts and arrested a police constable and his associate.

BJP asks HM to resolve problems of Home Guards

Hyderabad, September 13 INN: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday appealed to Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy to resolve the long-pending issues of Home Guards.

Naidu's son predicts TDP victory in 2014 elections

Tirupati, September 12 INN: Nara Lokesh, son of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday hoped that the TDP would return to power in 2014 elections.

T-Ministers to mount pressure on Cong HC over statehood issue

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Ministers and MLAs from Telangana region have started mounting pressure on the Congress High Command to announce Telangana Declaration before September 30.

PCC to organise Rashtra Sadassu from Oct 25

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: The Pradesh Congress Committee will organise Rashtra Sadassu from October 25-27 to review the preparations for local bodies elections.

HC grants PT warrant against Gali's PA

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday granted Prisoner Transit warrant against Mehfuz Ali Khan, the personal assistant of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, the main accused in the illegal mining case of Obulapuram Mining Corporation.

TDP slams CM for power cuts on industries

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Senior TDP leader Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy criticised the State Government for its failure to provide power supply to the industrial sector.

Farmers need guidance for better crops, says Cong MLA

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Congress MLA Ch Mutyam Reddy on Wednesday dismissed the reports of food scarcity in the State.

Congress is not against smaller States: KK

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Former president of Pradesh Congress Committee K Keshava Rao on Wednesday claimed that the Congress party was not against the formation of smaller States.

CM reviews arrangements for biodiversity conference

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday reviewed the arrangements for the global biodiversity conference to be held in city next month.

Haj flights to begin from Oct 6

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Elaborate arrangements are being made for the departure of pilgrims for Haj 2012 from the Haj House at Nampally.

Minister offers to quit over allegations of Wakf land encroachment

Hyderabad, September 12 INN: Minorities Welfare Minister Syed Mohammad Ahmadullah on Wednesday offered to quit politics if any of his relatives or associates were found involved in the encroachment of Wakf properties anywhere in the State.

Assembly Committee rebukes Wakf Board for negligent attitude

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: The Assembly Committee on Minorities Welfare on Tuesday rebuked the State Wakf Board for not presenting the files related to different Wakf properties in the State.

Arrangements in place for assembly session from Sept 17

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: All arrangements are in place for the conduct of monsoon session of State Legislative Assembly and Council from September 17.

Nagam slams Shinde for linking Telangana with naxals

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: Telangana Nagara Samithi president and Nagarkurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Tuesday took serious note on the comments of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that naxalism would grow manifold with the formation of smaller states.

CM assures to consider increase in profit share of SCCL employees

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday assured the delegation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi that he would look into the increase in share of profit to employees from existing 16 percent to 25 percent after discussing with management of Singareni Collieries Company Limited.

Centre may announce Telangana decision soon: Palwai

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: Rajya Sabha MP and Congress senior leader Palwai Govardhan on Tuesday claimed that the Centre has completed the study of Telangana demand and would announce its decision soon.

VHR accuses KVP of misleading Congress HC

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao on Tuesday accused former Advisor to Government KVP Ramchander Rao of misleading the Congress High Command.

Pvt Engg colleges ask CM to halt raids till December

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: A delegation of Managements of Private Engineering Colleges Association on Tuesday appealed to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to stop raids on colleges by Task Force till December.

Botsa dismisses reports of YSRCP's merger

Hyderabad, September 11 INN: Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday ruled out the possibilities of merger of YSR Congress party with the Congress.

Azad, Kiran pay rich tributes to Vinoba Bhave

Nalgonda, September 10 (INN): Congress in-charge of State and Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday called upon the people to follow the ideals of Acharya Vinobha Bhave, the founder of Bhoodan movement in the country.

Police arrest two thieves, recover 11 motorcycles

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: The Kachiguda Police on Monday arrested two alleged two-wheeler offenders and recovered 11 stolen motor-cycles from their possession.

GHMC to organize training for hearing impaired

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain on Monday promised to organize training camps for the persons with hearing impaired.

HC admits petition seeking probe into Satya Sai Trust Board affairs

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: A public interest petition has been filed in the High Court seeking probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged irregularities committed by some members of Sri Satya Sai Baba Central Trust and into the demise of Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi in April last year.

GHMC Commissioner inspects arrangements for COP-11

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner MT Krishna Babu on Monday directed the Zonal Commissioner of Central Zone to remove dangling cable wires and encroachments on footpath stretch from Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehidpatnam to Masab Tank Road.

MSMEs to hold protest rally on Sept 12 over power crisis

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: The managements and employees of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the State have decided to take up a rally on September 12 in protest against the State Government's failure to address the acute power crisis.

Vivek, Lagadapati meets Azad over Telangana issue

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: Peddapalli MP G Vivek on Monday appealed to the Congress in-charge of State Ghulam Nabi Azad to take an early decision over the Telangana statehood demand.

TUF extends support to JAC's Telangana March

Hyderabad, September 10 INN: Telangana United Front Secretary General and MLC K Dilip Kumar on Monday expressed solidarity to the Telangana March to be organised by the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee on September 30.

PM congratulates scientists for PSLV-C21 launch

Sriharikota, Sept 9: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated the scientists for the successful launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle - C21 from Satish Space Centre at Sriharikota.

“I am delighted at having witnessed today’s launch of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle – C21, carrying two foreign satellites. On behalf of all fellow Indians, I warmly congratulate the Department of Space and all members of the Indian Space Research Organisation fraternity for this spectacular success. As ISRO’s 100th space mission, today’s launch is a milestone in our nation’s space capabilities," the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister also congratulated EADS Astrium of France and Osaka Institute of Technology of Japan for the successful launch of their satellites. The launch of these satellites on board an Indian launch vehicle is testimony to the commercial competitiveness of the Indian space industry and is a tribute to Indian innovation and ingenuity, he said.

Earlier, the Prime Minsiter was among those who witnessed the majestic rocket lift off from the Satish Space Centre in Sriharikota. It was ISRO's 100th space mission which started the journey in 1975 with the launch of its first satellite 'Aryabhata.'

President offers prayers in Lord Venkateswara temple

Tirupati, Sept 9: President of India Pranab Mukherjee offered prayers in the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on Sunday during his maiden visit after assuming the highest office.

Azad promises more funds for NIMS

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday stated that the Union Government would upgrade facilities in Trauma Care Unit at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences with a cost of Rs 100 crore.

Talking to media persons here, Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Centre, in principle, has decided to provide better healthcare facilities for patients in the Burns Wards at NIMS. Apart from this, he said that the government would make NIMS a premier institution in the country on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences. 

He said that the government would also allocate Rs 125 crore to set up Regional Institute at Visakhapatnam and Kurnool districts.

Azad assured the Andhra Pradesh Government that the Centre would allot more funds in the ensuing Union Budget for the State’s healthcare.

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State committed to promotion of sports: Minister

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Information Technology and Communications Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah on Sunday reiterated that the government was giving top priority for sports in the state.

YSRCP demands extension of Assembly session for 30 days

Hyderabad, Sept 9: The YSR Congress party MLAs on Sunday demanded that the Assembly sessions, scheduled to begin from 17 September, should be extended to 30 days to discuss various burning issues people are facing now. 

CM to tour Nalgonda on Monday

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will tour Nalgonda district on Monday and participate in various development programmes.  

Purshottam Reddy joins YSRCP

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Senior Congress leader Uppunuthala Purushotham Reddy on Sunday predicted that the ruling Congress party would wipe out from the state in the 2014 general elections. 

Telangana is not a law and order issue: Kodandaram

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Sunday appealed to government not to look the Telangana statehood issue as law and order problem.

Shankar Rao slams Home Minister over ASP's suspension

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Former Congress minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Sunday came down heavily on Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy.

Governor, CM congratulates ISRO scientists

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Governor E S L Narasimhan and Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday congratulated the ISRO scientists for the successful launch of PSLV C-21 from Sriharikota in Nellore district.

CM condoles death of Dr Kurien, Rohini Prasad

Hyderabad, Sept 9: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday expressed grief over the death of Dr V Kurien, the Father of White Revolution in the country. 

Chiranjeevi hails VHR's Medha Madanam

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Rajya Sabha member K Chiranjeevi on Saturday stated that the Medho Madanam organised by Congress senior leader V Hanumantha Rao should instill confidence among the party rank and file.

Ambati doubts credibility of KVP's book on YSR

Hyderabad, Sept 8: The YSR Congress party on Saturday suspected the genuinuity of contents in the KVP Ramchander Rao's book on the padyatra of former Chief Minister

TDP to clarify its stand on Telangana within two days: Errabelli

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Telugu Desam Telangana Forum Convenor Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Saturday stated that party president N Chandrababu Naidu would give clarity on the Telangana statehood issue within two days.

BJP demands official celebration of Hyderabad Liberation Day

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Bharatiya Janata Party state president G Kishan Reddy on Saturday demanded that the State Government officially celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17 across the Telangana region.

Five-day assembly session from Sept 17

Hyderabad, Sept 8: The State Government on Saturday issued notification for the conduct of monsoon session of State Legislative Assembly from September 17.

The session will be held for five days till September 22. It may be mentioned that the Assembly did not meet after the Budget session in March.

TDP slams ministers for attending KVP's book launch event

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Telugu Desam Party senior leader Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy on Saturday said that it was a shame for the State Ministers to attend the function of launch of Rajya Sabha member KVP Ramchandra Rao's book on "YSR's Padayatra" at  New Delhi.

MRPS to launch movement for Muslim Reservation

Hyderabad, Sept 8: The Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi will launch a massive movement demanding reservation for the Muslim community in the State.

Home Minister assures probe into suspended ASP's allegations

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy on Saturday assured the delegation of Telangana Advocates Joint Action committee that the department would conduct impartial probe against Rampachodavaram Assistant Superintendent of Police Naveen Kumar, who levelled allegations of ganja smuggling against East Godavari Superintendent of Police Trivikram Verma.

YSRCP dismisses reports of merger with Congress

Hyderabad, Sept 8: Strictly ruling out its merger with any other party at any point of time, the YSR Congress party on Saturday challenged the opposition Telugu Desam Party to introduce a No Confidence Motion in the assembly against the government.