Conductor's son becomes RTC MD

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : Additional DGP J Puranchandra Rao assumed charge as the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Read More

Nitaqat Impact: State to send 3-member team to Saudi Arabia

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : The State Government will send a three-member team to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to extend possible help to workers from Andhra Pradesh who were hit by the Nitaqat policy of KSA. Read More

APNGOs want Cong legislators to defeat T-Bill

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : The Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers (APNGOs) Union on Saturday demanded that the Congress legislators from Seemandhra region pressurise the Center to stop the division of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

YSRCP slams Naidu for neglecting irrigation sector

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : Blaming TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu for the under-utilization of surplus Krishna waters during his term as Chief Minister, YSR Congress has said he owes an apology to the people of the State as his polices always benefitted the neighbouring State as he lacked vision and has no understanding on irrigation, agriculture and farmers. Read More

Singireddy appeals eligible voters to enroll their names

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : TDP floor leader in GHMC Singireddy Srinivas Reddy on Saturday appealed to all eligible voters to register their name, corrections (if any) in their particulars, transpositions, additions and deletions, etc., in the electoral list. Read More

All set for T-Bill in Parliament's winter session: Dy CM

New Delhi, Nov 30 : Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday asserted that the Telangana Bill would be introduced in the ensuing winter session of the Parliament. Read More

Chiranjeevi meets Sonia, seek UT status for Hyderabad

New Delhi, Nov 30 : Union Minister K Chiranjeevi on Saturday called on Congress president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi requesting her to grant Union Territory status to Hyderabad in case of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Kin of victims of Mahabubnagar bus fire incident stage protest

Hyderabad, Nov 30 : The Mahabubnagar Bus Victims Families Action Committee on Saturday staged protest near Ministers' Quarters seeking justice. Read More

Workshop on “Real time flood early warning system for Hyderabad”

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : A Workshop is proposed in connection with "Real Time Flood Early Warning System for Hyderabad" which will be presided by M. Shashidhar Reddy, Vice Chairman, NDMA on Saturday from 10.30 AM to 1 PM in Panwar Hall, GHMC Head Office Read More

GHMC aims to collect Rs 1,250 Cr Property Tax

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar expressed confidence that the GHMC could collect Rs. 1,250 crores as property tax this financial year by following “Tax Manthra” scrupulously.  Read More

138 officers pass out of IAF Aeronautical Engg course

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : Under Training Flying Officers (UTFOs) of 83 Aeronautical Engineering Course, 55 Short Service Commission (Men and Women) graduated today at an impressive ceremony held at Air Force Academy (AFA) here at Dundigal. Read More

Tribunal verdict, a sad day for state irrigation

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : Terming the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal verdict on Krishna water utilization as a sad day for irrigation sector in the State, YSR Congress has demanded the State Government to move Supreme Court to bring a stay, failing which the State will become a desert with many of the projects planned on surplus waters will have to be shelved.   Read More

"Run for Unity" on Dec 15 to promote Sardar Patel's statue

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust of Gujarat will will organise "Run for Unity" across the country on December 15 to promote the world's longest "Statue of Unity" of Sardar Patel. Read More

Palvai blames legal counsels for Tribunal's order on surplus waters

Hyderabad, Nov.29 : Congress Rajya Sabha MP Palvai Govardhan Reddy on Friday blamed the legal counsels for not representing the case properly before the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal which allocated the surplus waters to Maharashtra and Karnataka. Read More

LS demands diversion of Godavari waters into Krishna Basin

Hyderabad, Nov 29 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today demanded that the State Government take up without further delay diversion of the Godavari waters into the Krishna basin in the wake of the final award of the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal on the Krishna river waters dispute. Read More

CM reviews affects of 'Lehar' cyclone

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reviewed the affects of 'Lehar' cyclone, at a high level meeting at camp office on Thursday.  He directed Chief Secretary Dr PK Mohanty to closely monitor the speedy enumeration of crops, houses and other damages caused by recent "Helen" cyclone.  Read More

Mayor to inaugurate GHMC Sports meet on Nov 30

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : GHMC Mayor will inaugurate the GHMC Sports meet 2013 for Corporators, officers and employees on November 30 at 3PM at Victory Play Ground.  Read More

SCR withdraws travel advisory as cyclone ‘Lehar’ weakens

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : In view of weakening of cyclone Lehar, the train services are being operated normally on the South Central Railway. Read More

Assembly Speaker holds meeting with officials

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar on Thursday held a series of meeting with the officials. Read More

Sonia favoured Telugu people with T-decision: Ponguleti

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : AICC Secretary and MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Thursday claimed that Congress president Sonia Gandhi took the decision of formation of Telangana in the interest of Telugu people. Read More

Amos advises Seemandhra leaders to focus on new capital

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Congress MLC KR Amos has advised the Seemandhra leaders to concentrate on developing their own capital than trying to stall the process of Telangana formation. Read More

Gandra accuses Naidu, Jagan of politicising cyclones

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy on Thursday accused the opposition parties of trying to politicise the natural disasters like cyclones. Read More

GHMC to submit report on Musi to High Court by Nov 30

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has informed that GHMC and HMDA will be submitting a report to the High Court about the sewerage entering points in to Musi river by 30th November 2013. Read More

Seminar on inter-religious dialogue begins at OU

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : A two day jointly organized seminar was inaugurated at OUCIP in collaboration with World Buddhist Trust. Read More

APSET Key to be released on Dec 2

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : All the candidates who have appeared for Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET-2013) on 24th November have been informed that the key related to Paper – I  (General Paper), Paper – II and Paper – III of their relevant subject will be kept on APSET website (www.apset.org) on 2nd December.  Read More

Saraiah demands action against APNGOs chief

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : State Minister Basvaraj Saraiah on Thursday accused APGNOs chief Ashok Babu of making provocative statements on the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Hyderabad is heart of Telangana, says VHR

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Congress Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday condemned Seemandhra leaders for seeking Union Territory status for Hyderabad. Read More

CM offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Tirupati, Nov 28 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy had blessings of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala Srivari Temple on Thursday morning through Vaikuntam Que Complex– I. Read More

DGP orders transfers and postings of 49 DSsP

Hyderabad, Nov 28 : Director General of Police B Prasad Rao on Thursday issued the orders of postings and transfers of as many as 49 Deputy Superintendants of Police. Read More

GoM to submit T-report to Union Cabinet on Dec 4

New Delhi, Nov 28 : The process of consultations and meetings for formation of Telangana are finally over. The Group of Ministers (GoM) has finalised its report and the same would be submitted to the Union Cabinet no December 4. Read More

HMR installs Dr Ambedkar’s stratus at KP ‘Y’ Junction

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : A newly installed statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar at the improved Ambedkar ‘Y’Junction at Kukatpally was unveiled by the  Union Minister of State for  Road Transport & Highways Sarvey Sathyanarayana in the presence of  Peddapalli MP G Vivekanand, Kukatpally MLA Dr.Jayaprakash Narayan and HMR MD NVS Reddy at a function organised by  Dalit Aikya  Vedika, Kukatpally here on Tuesday. The installation of statue and Junction improvement were done by Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. Read More

CM reviews preparedness for 'Lehar' cyclone threat

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday morning held a review meeting on the 'Lehar' cyclone preparedness and action being taken with Chief Secretary Dr. P K Mohanty and CMO officials at Camp Office. The Chief Minister asked the Chief Secretary to direct the officials and departments concerned on the preparations to face the cyclone threat. The Chief Secretary informed the Chief Minister that all steps are being taken on a war footing to prevent loss of life and property due to the cyclone. Read More

TITA opposes Rayala-Telangana proposal

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : The Telangana IT Association (TITA) on Tuesday opposed the Rayala-Telangana proposal stating that it would affect the growth of IT industry in both Telangana and Rayalaseema regions including upcoming IT city in Tirupati, Ananthapur and Chitoor. Read More

Jagan demands immediate relief to farmers

Amalapuram, Nov 26 : YSR Congress has demanded the State government to immediately pay compensation to farmers affected in the cyclonic storm which left a trail of devastation and destruction in the coastal districts. Read More

CM assures to provide health cards to journalists

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday agreed, in principle, to extend health card benefits to journalists in the State on par with Government Employees. Read More

Iran invites investors to explore $ 120 billion opportunity

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FAPCCI) organized a meeting with the High-level business delegation of Iran at Federation House here on Tuesday. Read More

AP on alert as 'Lehar' cyclone inches closer

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : The coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh have been put on alert as the Met Department predicted that impact of very severe cyclonic storm 'Lehar' could be witnessed from Wednesday onwards. Read More

Mayor inspects works in Nampally constituency

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain on Tuesday inspected the condition of roads and other civic amenities in Nampally Assembly constituency. Read More

TGOs chief seek justice for Telangana employees

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : Telangana Gazetted Officers' Association president V Srinivas Goud on Tuesday asked the 10th Pay Revision Commission to do justice with the employees of Telangana region. Read More

T-leaders are capable of solving problems: Sudharshan Reddy

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : Major Irrigation Minister P Sudarshan Reddy on Tuesday alleged that the Telangana leaders were capable of solving any issues that arises after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Assembly session to begin from December 10?

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : The monsoon session of Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly may commence from December 10. Read More

Congress HC to take action against rebels

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : The Congress High Command is likely to take stern disciplinary actions against some leaders in the State who have been targeting the leadership on the issue of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Jagan’s campaign for united AP getting good response, claims YSRCP

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s efforts to mobilise support from national and regional parties have been getting good response with all the leaders he met expressing support to his fight against the unilateral and arbitrary division of the State and the need to amend article 3 which checks the Party in power at the Centre from misusing it for political gains. Read More

CM's camp office gets solar energy

Hyderabad, Nov 26 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy complimented the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) for its various new initiatives and directed the A.P Transco to speed up the efforts for implementation of the A.P. State Solar Policy-2012, which was announced recently. Read More

T-Cong leaders want increase in Assembly seats

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : A delegation of elected representatives of Congress party from Telangana region will visit the national capital on Monday to meet the Group of Ministers (GoM) seeking increase in the number of seats in Telangana State. Read More

Dr. JP ask people to teach a lesson to UPA Govt

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today called upon people not to excuse but teach a lesson to the UPA which in its 10-year rule has destroyed the economy, perpetuated poverty and indulged in corruption and posed a threat to the federal character of the nation. Read More

'Helen' cyclone damages estimated at Rs 1,628 Cr

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : The losses due to 'Helen' cyclone are estimated to be around Rs 1,628.66 crore, as per the preliminary reports. Read More

Kanna admits lapses in compensation for cyclone-hit farmers

Eluru, Nov 24 : Agriculture minister Kanna Lakshminarayana on Sunday admitted of lapses in distribution of compensation farmers who were by cyclones and heavy rains. Read More

Over one lakh appear for APSET 2013

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : Over one lakh candidates have appeared for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) – 2013 held across the State on Sunday. Read More

'Lehar' cyclone to hit AP coast on Nov 28

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : Even as the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh are yet to recover from the impact of 'Helen' cyclone, the authorities are gearing up to face another cyclonic storm 'Lehar', which is likely to make a landfall on AP coast on November 28. Read More

Congress ignored national leaders to promote Nehru family: BJP

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday accused the Congress party of giving no prominence to national leaders except for the Nehru-Gandhi family. Read More

Naidu to tour cyclone-hit areas from Monday

Hyderabad, Nov 24 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the cyclone-affected areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday. Read More

Jagan wins Naveen Patnaik's support for Samaikhyandhra

Bhuveneshwar, Nov 24 : Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said that the division of Andhra Pradesh has been proposed for "narrow political gains." Read More

Harish Rao accused CM of looting Telangana lands

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao on Saturday announced that a high-level probe would be ordered after the formation of Telangana State against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and other capatalists from Seemandhra region who acquired lands worth thousands of crores through illegal means. Read More

Botsa denies seeking package for Seemandhra

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana on Saturday refuted allegations that Seemandhra leaders were demanding a package for their region to allow bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Hyderabad will no more belong to Seemandhra people: JC

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Former minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Saturday said that Seemandhra people should focus on development of their own capital, instead of living in the joint capital of Hyderabad in case of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Jagan postpones Samaikhya Sankharavam to tour cyclone hit areas

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : The Samikhya Sankharavam Yatra to mobilize public opinion against the division of the State will begin from November 30 as YS Jagan Mohan Reddy would tour the cyclone affected areas on November 26 and 27. Read More

Anjan promises to develop Chest, TB Hospital

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Secunderabad MP M Anjan Kumar Yadav on Saturday promised to make efforts to set up a medical college and new infrastructure at Chest and TB Hospital at Erragadda. Read More

Lok Satta to consider electoral strategy at annual meet

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : The Lok Satta Party has drawn up a day-long program for its seventh annual conference at Classic Gardens in Secunderabad on Sunday, November 24. Nearly 3000 party leaders from all over the State will take part in the conference. Read More

T-process will be completed by Dec 25: Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu on Saturday claimed that the process of Telangana formation would be completed by December 25. Read More

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Minister for Civil Supplies and NRIs' Affair D Sridhar Babu on Saturday assured that the State Government would take all measures for the migrant workers who were hit due to Nitaqat programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read More

Woman Haj pilgrim of Old City dies in Madina

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : A lady Haj pilgrim from Bahadurpura, Humaira Begum, has passed away in Al Ansar Hospital of Madeenah Munawwarah. Read More

Woman Haj pilgrim of Old City dies in Madina

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : A lady Haj pilgrim from Bahadurpura, Humaira Begum, has passed away in Al Ansar Hospital of Madeenah Munawwarah. Read More

Kanna meets Governor amid speculations

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : Strengthening speculations of a possible change of guard in Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Kanna Lakshminarayana on Saturday called on Governor ESL Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan. Read More

'Helen' cyclone causes devastation in five districts

Hyderabad, Nov 23 : At least 11 people are feared killed and crops spread across 1.62 lakh hectares were damaged due to the cyclonic storm 'Helen' that hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Friday afternoon. However, the State Government has so far confirmed only six deaths. Read More

Two killed as 'Helen' cyclone hits AP coast

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Two persons were killed as the cyclone "Helen" hit the Machilipatnam coast here on Friday. Read More

India should follow Netaji’s ideology: Ex-Army chief

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : While our nation follows Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology of non-violence, we greatly ignored the alternate ideology of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who believed in armed resistance. This was stated by former Army Chief General Shanker Roy Chowdhury while delivering key note address during the inauguration of a two-day seminar on Visionary Leadership at College of Defence Management at Secunderabad here on Friday. Read More

"Helen" cyclone: Over 3,000 evacuated in Amalapuram

Amalapuram, Nov 22 : Minister for Registrations and Stamps Thota Narashiham said that necessary steps were taken in Amalapuram division in East Godavari District to safe guard the public and property due to Helen cyclone. Read More

CM exhorts students to work sincerely to achieve goals

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy exhorted the students to work sincerely to achieve their goals. Read More

Centre to train 500 million youth in vocational skills

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : The Centre has begun the process of building capacity for training 500 million youths in various vocational skills, Union Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju said on Friday. Read More

Centre to train 500 million youth in vocational skills

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : The Centre has begun the process of building capacity for training 500 million youths in various vocational skills, Union Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju said on Friday. Read More

Kiran will lead the party in 2014 elections: Pithani

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : State Minister Pithani Satyanrayana on Friday praised Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on the successful completion of three years in office. Read More

I will suppress T-movement if made CM: TGV

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Minor Irrigation Minister TG Venkatesh stated that he would suppress the Telangana statehood movement if he was made the Chief Minister. Read More

Cong MLC slams IB chief for T-remarks

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Congress MLC Yadav Reddy on Friday slammed Intelligence Bureau Director Asif Ibrahim for expressing concerns over formation of Telangana State. Read More

Naidu, Kiran are Sonia’s agents: YSRCP

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Reiterating that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu are extending their full support for the division of the State, YSR Congress has said that it has been explicit on its stand of keeping the State united. Read More

Shankar Rao demands White Paper on naxal violence

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Friday demanded that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy release a White Paper to prove his claim that the division of Andhra Pradesh would lead to a spurt in the naxal violence. Read More

Prez will reject T-Bill, claims Ganta

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : State Minister Ganta Srinivas Rao on Friday claimed that President of India would reject the Telangana Bill if the same gets defeated in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

AP's division not acceptable, say Erasu

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Law Minister Erasu Pratap Reddy said the people of Seemandhra were ready to face any consequences than accepting the division of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

CM reviews 'Helen' cyclone preparedness

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reviewed the "Helen" cyclone status preparedness by State Administration, rescue, relief operations and evacuation from low-lying areas with Chief Secretary Dr PK Mohanty and District Collectors of Krishna, West Godavari and Guntur over phone early this early morning on Friday. Read More

'Helen' Cyclone poses threat to 2nd ODI in Vizag

Visakhapatnam,  Nov 22 : Uncertainty prevails over the conduct of second one-day international (ODI) match between India and the West Indies at ACA-VDCA Stadium here on November 24. Read More

Chief Minister reviews political situation with ministers

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reviewed the latest political situation in the State with a few ministers at his camp office at Begumpet here on Friday. Read More

One held for cheating three Rajya Sabha MPs

Hyderabad, Nov 22 : The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad City Police have arrested a person on the charges of cheating three Rajya Sabha MPs. Read More

Mayor seeks report on sewerage over flows

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain has directed the Engineer in Chief to submit the circle wise proposals to arrest the perennial water leakages and sewerage over flows on the main roads to the next Standing Committee for issuing administrative sanctions.  Read More

Jagan's Samaikhya Yatra from Kuppam on Nov 28

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : Taking the fight for a united state to the doorsteps of the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy would begin Samaikhya Sankaravam from November 28 to create public opinion against the division of the State and expose the Delhi arrogance. Read More

CM reviews cyclone situation

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reviewed the situation in coastal districts due to the "Helen Cyclone" at the Secretariat this afternoon and directed Chief Secretary Dr PK Mohanty to closely monitor the situation with all District Collectors of Coastal districts to face any eventuality.  Read More

CM seeks Rs 2,145 Cr assistance for cyclone relief

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has requested the Government of India to release the amount of Rs.2145 Crores central assistance as assured by the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Read More

Etala accuses CM of cheating people of both regions

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etala Rajender on Thursday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of cheating the people of both Telangana Rayalaseema regions. Read More

Dissolve Assembly to stop T-process: TGV

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : State Minister TG Venkatesh on Thursday proposed that Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly should be dissolved to stop the ongoing process of formation of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Erasu wants 45-day Assembly session for T-Bill

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : Law Minister Erasu Pratap Reddy demanded that a 45-day session of Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly should be convened to debate the Telangana Bill. Read More

Hyderabad belongs to all, says Lagadapati

Vijayawada, Nov 21 : Congress MP from Vijayawada Lagadapati Rajagopal on Thursday claimed that Hyderabad belongs to people of all regions in the State. Read More

AP remains on alert as 'Helen' cyclone intensifies

Hyderabad, Nov 21 : The Andhra Pradesh Government has intensified the rescue and relief operations in four coastal districts of Nellore, Prakasam, Krishna and Guntur in view of severe cyclonic storm "Helen." Read More

Bangalore ATM attack suspect held in Hindupur

Anantapur, Nov 21 : The Karnataka police on Thursday took a man into custody, who is suspected to be the ATM attacker who assaulted a bank manager in Bengaluru two days ago. Read More

CM reviews cyclone situation in coastal district

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is on tour of Chittoor district, on Wednesday spoke to Chief Secretary Dr P K Mohanty over phone and reviewed the latest cyclone and heavy rains situation in coastal districts.  Read More

Jagan meets Mamata in Kolkata for united AP

Kolkata, Nov 20 : Expressing her solidarity with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in his fight to keep Andhra Pradesh united, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee has said that public opinion should be respected in a democracy and decisions cannot be taken unilaterally. Read More

Haj Committee's Spl Officer's term extended

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : The State Government has extended the term of Prof S.A. Shukoor Director/Secretary Urdu Academy Andhra Pradesh (FAC) as Special Officer AP State Haj Committee till regular AP State Haj Committee is reconstituted. Read More

MANUU B Ed. entrance results declared

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : The Maulana Azad National Urdu University has declared the results of entrance test results for B.Ed. Read More

Dr JP to talk on disaster mitigation

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be addressing a meeting on the ‘Role of State and civil society in disaster prevention and mitigation’ at Jubilee Hall in Public Gardens at 4.30 PM on Thursday. Read More

CM dedicates 28 industries, foresees high volume of job opportunities

Sri City, Nov 20 : Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr. N. Kirankumar Reddy inaugurated the ‘Sri City Progress Celebrations-2013’ in a colorful ceremony held here on Wednesday. The function was held to commemorate the triumphant run of Sri City, the largest multi- product SEZ in South India, for the past five years. Ravindra Sannareddy, Managing Director, Sri City received and extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister at helipad. Read More

CM moving No Trust move against Speaker, alleges Govt Whip

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Government Whip A Anil on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was indirectly moving a No Confidence Motion agaisnt Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar to stop Telangana Bill. Read More

Srisailam Project will not harm any region: Jagdeshwar Reddy

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Congress Legislature Party Secretary Jagdeshwar Reddy on Wednesday condemned some Seemandhra leaders for dragging the Srisailam Project to prevent the division of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

VHR equates Kiran with Modi

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Congress Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao has alleged that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy ranks second after his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi in spreading false propaganda. Read More

TGV dismisses reports of Assembly dissolution

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : State Minister TG Venkatesh ruled the possibilities of early dissolution of State Legislative Assembly to thwart the Telangana Bill. Read More

Bring taxes at minimum level, demands ASSOCHAM

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : The heavy burden of taxes being imposed on procurement of rice and wheat by Punjab followed by Haryana are contributing significantly to food inflation and hurting the common man the most, the ASSOCHAM advocated the Centre Government to develop a mechanism to be partly compensating these States to bring taxes on these items at a minimum level. Read More

AP on alert at 'Helen' cyclone nears coast

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Four coastal districts have been put on alert as the cyclonic storm "Helen" is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Sriharikota and Ongole around night of November 21. Read More

Shankar Rao serves "No Confidence" notice against Kiran Govt

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : In a surprising move, former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Wednesday has served a notice of No Confidence Motion against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his council of Ministers. Read More

BJP seeks Governor's intervention to get relief for rain-hit farmers

Hyderabad, Nov 20 : The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders called on Governor ESL Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday seeking immediate release of input subsidy for farmers with enhancement and a scientific assessment of crop damage due to cyclone and heavy rains. Read More

Four of a family killed in car-DCM van collision

Warangal, Nov 20 : Four members of a family died on the spot when the car they were travelling in had a head-on collision with a DCM van near Station Ghanpur in the wee hours of Wednesday. Read More

Whip not necessary for T-Bill in Assembly, says Gandra

Warangal, Nov 20 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy on Wednesday said that it was not necessary to issue a whip to pass the Telangana Bill in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

CP imposes Prohibitory Orders around Secretariat for two months

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders around Andhra Pradesh Secretariat. Read More

"Making films in Afghanistan is a difficult task"

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Kavita Anand, Vice Chairperson of Children’s Film Society India here on Tuesday made a case for more films for children with special needs. Read More

"Making films in Afghanistan is a difficult task"

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Making films and exhibiting them in Afghanistan is not an easy task. Particularly when it comes to movies on women and children it is hell of a job, admitted Afghan film producers and directors. Read More

CM congratulates PM, Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for inaugurating "Bharathiya Mahila Bank", the first ever bank exclusively for women, in Mumbai. Read More

Railway Board member inspects Metro Rail works

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Laying of rails on the Metro Rail viaduct between Nagole and Mettuguda (8 KM) has started and it was inspected by Additional Member (Civil Engineering), Railway Board, Pradeep Kumar and HMR MD NVS Reddy near Genpact  in Habsiguda on Tuesday. Read More

Sailjanath slams Centre on bifurcation issue

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : State Minister and Seemandhra Legislators Forum Convener S Sailajanath on Tuesday whether the Centre has abolished or intends to abolish the law that facilitated the formation of States on linguistic basis. Read More

APNGOs delegation to meet national leaders against T-Bill

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : APNGOs Union President G Ashok Babu has informed that the Seemandhra employees would seek the support of national leaders to stop the Telangana Bill in the Parliament. Read More

VHR condemns CM for proposing T-package

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Rajya Sabha MP V Hanumantha Rao said that the people of Telangana would never accept any packages and would settle only for a perfect Telangana State. Read More

Lok Satta to focus on people’s problems at its annual meet

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : The Lok Satta Party will draw up an action plan to address people’s problems at its seventh annual conference at Classic Gardens in Secunderabad on November 24. Read More

First Telangana CM should be a Dalit, demands Sarve

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Union Minister Sarve Satyanarayana on Tuesday demanded that the first Chief Minister of Telangana State should be Dalit. Read More

Telangana Bill likely in winter session: Botsa

Hyderabad, Nov 19 : PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday said that the Telangana Bill is likely to be introduced in the Parliament during the winner session beginning from December 5. Read More

Bandh disrupts normal life in Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam, Nov 19 : The normal life in Khammam district came to a halt on Tuesday following a bandh call given by pro-Telangana parties opposing the proposal to merge Bhadrachalam division with Seemandhra region. Read More

KTR accuses CM of instilling fear among people

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Tarakarama Rao has accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of trying to instill fear among people of both Telangana and Seemandhra regions through his sensational statements. Read More

KTR accuses CM of instilling fear among people

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Tarakarama Rao has accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of trying to instill fear among people of both Telangana and Seemandhra regions through his sensational statements. Read More

Kodandaram condemns CM's representation to GoM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Monday condemned the contention of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy that division of Andhra Pradesh would escalate the problems of naxalism and terrorism. Read More

TDP demands GHMC meet in December first week

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : TDP floor leader in GHMC Singireddy Srinivas Reddy on Monday asked Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain to convene the General Body meeting of Greater Hyderabad of Municipal Corporation in the first week of December. Read More

BJP demands house sites for poor

Hyderabad, Nov 18 :  BJP National Vice President former Union Minister Bandaru Dattatraya, along with R Krishnaiah President of BC Sankshema Sangam, on Monday participated in a Maha Dharna orgqanised by the BC Front at Dharna Chowk, Indira Park demanding house site pattas to the poor. Read More

GHMC chief asks citizens to participate in Prajavani

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has appealed all the citizens of the twin cities to participate in Prajavani Programme which is being held on every Monday from 10AM to 1PM in all Circles / Zonal / Head Office of GHMC to solve their grievances at the earliest.  “This is the right platform to the citizens and officials to sort out the issues pertaining to various types of grievances from the citizens of the twin cities, he opined,” he said.  Read More

Minister Balaraju accuses CM of humiliating STs

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Tribal Welfare Minister P Balaraju on Monday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of humiliating him by not inviting him to the Rachabanda programme held in Visakhapatnam recently. Read More

Seemandhra Union Ministers seek UT status for Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : The Union Ministers from Seemandhra region on Monday asked the Group of Ministers (GoM) to make Hyderabad a Union Territory if the division of Andhra Pradesh was inevitable. Read More

T-Union Ministers ask for perfect Telangana

New Delhi, Nov 18 : The Union Ministers from Telangana region on Monday asked the Group of Ministers (GoM) to form Telangana State with 10 districts and Hyderabad as its capital. Read More

Court refuses to relax Jagan's bail conditions

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : The CBI Special Court on Monday rejected YSR Congress Party president Jagan Mohan Reddy's petition seeking relaxation in his bail conditions in the Disproportionate Assets case. Read More

Dattatreyya demands CM's resignation

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : BJP National Vice-President Bandaru Dattatreyya on Monday demanded that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy resign from his post immediately. Read More

Shankar Rao to construct Sonia Temple in Nandigama

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao has announced that he would construct the temple for Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Nandigama near Shadnagar. Read More

JC asks parties to support Rayala-Telangana proposal

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Former minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Monday sought the support of leaders from different political parties for the formation of Rayala-Telangana. Read More

Danam opposes UT status for Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Labour Minister Danam Nagender on Monday said that any move to change the status of Hyderabad would be opposed. Read More

CM asks GoM to reconsider T-decision

New Delhi, Nov 18 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday requested the Centre to reconsider its decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh to carve out Telangana. Read More

CFSI to market children's films, says CEO Shravan Kumar

Hyderabad, Nov 17 : The  focus  has finally dawned on  the scope and promotion of  Childrens films  in the Aran and Asian countries  after the stellar  surge  and contributions of the Iran and Japanese film makers  in the last one decade .And what every children film maker and activist wants is that the state governments which spend hugely on children’s welfare programs should allocate a sizable amount for infrastructure promotion conducive for the children films as well . Read More

Three of a family run-over by train in Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram, Nov 17 : Three members of a family were killed after they were run over by a train while crossing the tracks here on Sunday. Read More

Pay electricity bills on time for better services: Transco CMD

Hyderabad, Nov 17 : In order to provide qualitative/better services to all categories of consumers, the AP power utilities have earnestly appealed to all electricity consumers to pay monthly electricity bills promptly before due date either at ERO offices/e-seva/Cash collection counters/Consumer services centres, etc., or duly utilising the Online/Internet Banking/Mobile Banking facilities which in-turn helps the power utilities to ensure proper power supply and for effective implementation of various consumer welfare programmes. Read More

Cyberabad CP transfers 29 more inspectors

Hyderabad, Nov 17 : In less than a fortnight after transferring 29 inspectors, Cyberabad Commissioner CV Anand on Sunday again transferred 29 more inspectors mostly in Detective Department. Read More

T-Union Ministers to meet GoM on Monday

New Delhi, Nov 17 : Three Union Ministers from Telangana region are all set to meet the Group of Ministers (GoM) here on Monday. Read More

Etela asks Centre to dismiss CM

Warangal, Nov 17 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etela Rajender on Sunday demanded that the Centre dismiss N Kiran Kumar Reddy from the Chief Minister's post. Read More

Guru Nanak Jayanthi celebrated with gaiety and devotion

Hyderabad, Nov 17 : The five-day festivities of 544th "Prakash Utsav", the birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Devji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh Religion, concluded on Sunday with thousands of Sikh devotees and other community faiths celebrating it with religious fervor, gaiety and devotion by offering prayers. Read More

JC bats for Rayala-Telangana again

Anantapur, Nov 17 : Former minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Sunday reiterated his support for the proposal for formation of Rayala-Telangana. Read More

T-fate will be decided in Parliament, not Assembly: Vikramarka

New Delhi, Nov 17 : Deputy Speaker Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday claimed that the future of Telangana State would be decided in Parliament and not by the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Bhadrachalam will be part of Seemandhra: Kavuri

Eluru, Nov 17 : Union Minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao on Sunday stated that Bhadrachalam would be part of Seemandhra region if the division of Andhra Pradesh becomes inevitable. Read More

APNGOs chief accuses Centre of lacking clarity on Telangana

Vijayawada, Nov 17 : Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers Association president G Ashok Babu on Sunday alleged that "political rowdism" was at its peak in Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Read More

GHMC to conduct Body Building championship

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain has informed that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is holding open Body Building Championship 2013 on Sunday at Owaisi Play Ground, Ahmed Nagar from 3 PM onwards. Read More

Dr JP to address public meeting in Mumbai

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be taking part in a public meeting in Mumbai on Sunday, November 17. Read More

High-level Korean delegates meet GHMC Mayor

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain assured his full cooperation by sharing the experiences and by providing the necessary inputs to the COP-12 organizers. Hyderabad hosted the Convention on Biological Diversity -Conference of Parties (COP- 11) on 1-19 Oct 2012 at HICC in the city. Read More

Water supply to be affected in some areas on Monday

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Saturday informed that due to emergency maintenance repairs in SPR Hills pump room, there will be short and delayed water supply in some areas on Monday. Read More

Sikhs to celebrate Sri Guru Nanak Devji's birthday on Sunday

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : The most important and major festival of the Sikh Community across the world, the 544th Prakash Utsav (birthday celebrations) of Sri Guru Nanak Devji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh Religion, will be celebrated on a grand scale in the city on Sunday. Read More

Haj 2013 season ends as last flight arrives in city

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : With the arrival of 25th and the last Haj Flight at the Haj Terminal of the GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad,  the Haj 2013 season  came to a conclusion on Saturday. Read More

Media advised to focus on credibility, avoid sensationalism

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : The media, especially the electronic media, has been advised to focus on credibility of information than giving preference to sensationalism. Read More

TJR seeks action against CM

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : Former minister T Jeevan Reddy demanded that the Congress High Command take severe disciplinary action against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for speaking against the party's decision on Telangana issue. Read More

Name Telangana after Sonia Gandhi: Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : After announcing that he would construct a temple for Sonia Gandhi, former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday demanded that the Telangana State should be named after the Congress president. Read More

Bhadrachalam bandh enters second day

Bhadrachalam, Nov 16 : Normal life remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Saturday following the 72-hour bandh call given by the pro-Telangana groups opposing the proposal to merge Bhadrachalam division with Seemandhra region after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Panabaka wants UT status for Hyderabad

Visakhapatnam, Nov 16 : Union Minister of State for Petroleum Panabaka Lakshmi on Saturday demanded that Hyderabad should be made a Union Territory after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

CID cautions public against Amway

Hyderabad, Nov 16 : The Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday cautioned the people against participating or joining the Amway India or any of its kind as its business is illegal and the Government has banned even advertisements of Amway products. Read More

Two children among eight killed in road accident

Nellore, Nov 16 : Eight people, including three children, were killed and six others injured, when a Tata Sumo hit a lorry near Venkatachalam toll plaza in the wee hours of Saturday. Read More

Suravaram praises Jagan for Samaikhyandhra efforts

New Delhi, Nov 16 : CPI General Secretary Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy on Saturday praised YSR Congress Party Jagan Mohan Reddy's efforts to keep Andhra Pradesh united. Read More

SI and Home Guard in ACB net for taking bribe

Medak, Nov 14 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday arrested the Sub-Inspector of Police and Home Guard of Tekmal Police Station in Medak district for demanding and accepting the bribe. Read More

GHMC Commissioner receives staff’s grievances

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar directed the Executive Engineer (Building Maintenance), GHMC to depute a team of sanitation workers for continuously cleaning the toilets, floorings floor wise, etc., to maintain the building neat and tidy. Read More

COP-12 Korean team meets CM, seeks guidance

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : A high level delegation from the Republic of Korea on Thursday called on Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at the Secretariat to seek his guidance and discuss on the conducting of COP-12 in the city of Pyeong Chang, Korea from 29th September to 17th October, 2014. Read More

MANUU Students’ Union elections on Nov 28

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : The elections for Maulana Azad National Urdu University Students Union to elect Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members will be held on November 28. Read More

Kanna dismisses speculations of CM's replacement

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : Agriculture Minister Kanna Lakshminarayana on Thursday made it clear that he was not in the race for the Chief Minister's post. Read More

Don’t abuse police to wage political battles: Dr JP

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan has counseled the UPA Government against using police for waging political battles. Read More

IT Minister invites entrepreneurs to come into ITIR project

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : "IT means not Information Technology but ‘Indian Talent’. You people made this Bay Area into a Silicon city. Now you come to Andhra Pradesh and make it another Silicon city," said Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Minister for IT &C  to the group of IT Entrepreneurs in a joint meet organized by the Federation of Indus Entrepreneurs Group and CEO Club in Hotel Hilton in Fremont, CA on Wednesday. Read More

Education and moral values must go together: Governor

Hyderabad, Nov.14 : Education and moral values must go together and the core essence of value-based education must be imparted to children at school level and teachers should inculcate moral values among them, said Governor ESL Narasimhan here on Thursday. Read More

Naidu's anti-Telangana stand exposed: Ponnam

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : Congress MP from Karimnagar Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday slammed TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu for taking a stand against Telangana formation. Read More

T-Congress leader to submit 'factual report' to GoM

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : To counter the report allegedly sent by the Chief Secretary to the Group of Ministers (GoM) against Telangana, the Congress leaders from the region have decided to send a factual report to the GoM. Read More

Shankar Rao seeks Govt land for Sonia's temple

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao has sought government land in Secunderabad Cantonment area for the construction of temple of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Read More

Emulate the spirit of Muharram: Governor

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : Governor ESL Narasimhan said that Muharram symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice which is placed above all the virtues of mankind. Read More

CM to meet GoM on Nov 18

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : The Chief Minister's Office on Thursday informed that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's meeting with the Group of Ministers (GoM) has been postponed to November 18. Read More

Venkaiah slams PM, FM for remarks on CBI, CAG

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu said that the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s statement that the CBI could not question policy decisions and Finance Minister P Chidambaram cautioning the CBI and CAG not to overstep their limits is a direct warning to the investigating agencies that they should not be over enthusiastic while probing government decisions. Read More

CM meeting with GoM on Telangana postponed

Hyderabad, Nov 14 : The meeting of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy with the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Telangana has been postponed. Read More

GHMC Commissioner promises to address employees’ grievances

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has promised to address the grievances represented to him by the employees and contract workers at the West Zone office on Wednesday. Read More

Sikhs take out colourful Nagar Keertan

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : Exhilarating display of Gatka skills, a Sikh martial art form, rendering of Shabad Keertans, carrying of Guru Granth Sahibji and Nishan Sahebans were part of the "Nagar Keertan'' (Holy Procession) taken out as as part of the Prakash Utsav of 544th birthday celebrations of first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh religion. Read More

All set for 18th International Children's Film Festival in the city

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : The Children's Film Society India (CFSI) has selected - 'Gopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya' for screening at the inaugural of the prestigious 18th International Children’s film festival of India beginning at Hyderabad on Thursday. Read More

Haj pilgrims from Anantapur received at Bengaluru Airport

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : The Haj pilgrims from Anatapur and Chittoor districts were received at the Bengaluru Airport by Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee Executive Officer Abdul Hameed and other staff members on Tuesday. In a chartered Haj Flight, 200 Haj pilgrims returned home and majority of them belonged to Anantapur district.  Read More

GoM not serious on Telangana, alleges Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the Group of Ministers (GoM) was not serious on the bifurcation issue. Read More

Congress did not adopt dual stand on Telangana: Botsa

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Wednesday dismissed the allegations that Congress party has adopted a dual stand on the Telangana issue. Read More

Niranjan seeks disciplinary action against Seemandhra leaders

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : PCC General Secretary G Niranjan asked the Congress High Command to take strict disciplinary action against the Seemandhra leaders who took a stand against the Congress Working Committee's decision on Telangana issue. Read More

Amos asks Seemandhra leaders to accept reality

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : Congress MLC KR Amos on Wednesday asked the leaders from Seemandhra leaders to accept the fact that formation of Telangana would be a reality in near future. Read More

TPJAC chief warns against injustice to Telangana

New Delhi, Nov 13 : Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Wednesday warned the Centre against any injustice towards the Telangana State. Read More

Parties call for Khammam bandh on Nov 19

Khammam, Nov 13 : Following reports that Bhadrachalam division could be made part of Seemandhra after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the representatives of all political parties gave a call for Khammam Bandh on November 19. Read More

Lok Satta annual conference on Nov. 24

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : The Lok Satta Party will be celebrating its seventh anniversary at Classic Gardens in Secunderabad on Sunday, November 24. Read More

Traffic restrictions for Moharram procession on Nov 15

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma has imposed restrictions on the movement of vehicular traffic on certain routes in connection with Bibi-Ka-Alam procession on November 15. Read More

CPI (M) asks GoM to keep Andhra Pradesh united

New Delhi, Nov 13 : The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday asked the Group of Ministers (GoM) to keep Andhra Pradesh united. Read More

Andhra Pradesh should not be divided: YSRCP

New Delhi, Nov 13 : The YSR Congress Party on Wednesday reiterated that it was against the division of Andhra Pradesh under any circumstances. Read More

Congress party has hurt the Telugu pride: Naidu

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the Congress-led UPA Government of making a mockery of the process of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

GoM invites CM for talks on Telangana

Hyderabad, Nov 13 : The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Telangana has invited Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to discuss the issue of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

CM chairs HMDA meeting, ratifies proposals

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to speed up the ongoing works including lake preservation, development and beautification, radial roads, etc., with clear milestones.  The Chief Minister, who is also the Chairman of HMDA today chaired the 5th meeting of the Authority at Secretariat Read More

No compromise on status of Hyderabad: KTR

New Delhi, Nov 12 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Tarakarama Rao on Tuesday categorically stated that his party would make no compromise on the status of Hyderabad after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Panabaka to vote in favour of Telangana Bill

Guntur, Nov 12 : Union Minister of State for Petroleum Panabaka Lakshmi on Tuesday announced that she would vote in favour of Telangana Bill in the Parliament. Read More

GoM to meet three more political parties on Wednesday

New Delhi, Nov 12 : The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Telangana will continue its meetings with different political parties over the issue of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Read More

Children's Film Fest to screen films on Nobel laureates

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Ministry for Information and Broadcasting instituted "Centenary Award" to commemorate the 100 years of Indian Cinema, informed MVVS Murthy, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau, here on Tuesday. Read More

DGP holds review meet with Hyderabad, Cyberabad officials

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Director General of Police B Prasada Rao reviewed the law and order situation in a high-level meeting with the top officials of Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police Commissionerates at Jubilee Hall here on Tuesday. Read More

Hearing on Jagan's petition adjourned to Nov 15

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : The CBI Court at Nampally on Tuesday adjourned the next hearing to November 15 on a petition filed by YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy seeking relaxation in his bail conditions. Read More

TRS will agree only for perfect Telangana: Etela

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etela Rajender on Tuesday warned against any efforts to stall the Telangana State, which he said, is in the final stages of formation. Read More

Bomb hoax at Secunderabad Railway Station

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Mild tension prevailed at the Secunderabad Railway Station for a few hours on Tuesday when an anonymous person called up the control room claiming that a bomb has been planted at Platform No 9. Read More

GHMC Commissioner receives grievances from employees

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said that he was committed for the welfare of the employees and at the same time he would not tolerate any indiscipline while performing their duties. Read More

Dr. JP to meet parliamentary panel on Judicial Appointments Bill

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan and a team of senior leaders will be meeting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2013, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Read More

AP to facilitate quality children film producers and directors

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Andhra Pradesh is at the fore front of promoting film makers to produce quality films solely aimed at all round mental and physical growth of children of all ages, said Cinematography Minister D K Aruna. Read More

Disha Interiors opens Store at Jubilee hills

Hyderabad, Nov 12: Disha Interiors, a Hyderabad-based home and office nterior furnishing company, today opened its second showroom at Kavuri Hills in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Read More

Emirates Announces Half-Year Profits

Dubai, Nov 12: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results which show a robust performance despite continued global economic pressure and high fuel prices, and reflect the Group’s steady focus on its long-term vision and business growth. Read More

T-Cong leaders force CM to postpone Racha Banda programme

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was forced to postpone the Racha Banda programme scheduled to be held in Medak on Wednesday to facilitate the conduct of Thanks Giving meeting by the Telangana Congress leaders. Read More

CPI asks GoM to form Telangana State with 10 districts

New Delhi, Nov 12 : The Communist Party of India on Tuesday asked the Group of Ministers (GoM) to from Telangana with 10 districts. Read More

Grand celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Devji's birthday from Nov 13

Hyderabad, Nov 12 : The most important and major festival of the Sikh Community across the world, the birthday celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Devji, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh Religion, who spread the message of peace and communal harmony over the world will be celebrated on a grand scale across Andhra Pradesh from November 13 to November 17. Read More

BJP reiterates support for Telangana before GoM

New Delhi, Nov 12 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy made it clear that his party was in favour of formation of Telangana State through bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Urdu should be first language of Telangana: Owaisi

New Delhi, Nov 12 : Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday reiterated that his party was against the division of Andhra Pradesh. However, in case of division, he demanded that Urdu be made the first language of Telangana State along with Telugu. Read More

Maulana Azad’s struggle against communalism is still on: Dr. Aziz Qureshi

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was an apostle of Hindu Muslim Unity. The Struggle, that he initiated against the communal divide is still on and relevant today, said Dr Aziz Qureshi, Governor of Uttarakhand, while addressing the Azad and National Education Day function at Maulana Azad National Urdu University here on Monday. Read More

Child actor Darsheel Safary to inaugurate Children's Film Fest

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : Bollywood child actor Darsheel Safary who played the dyslexic child in the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par will inaugurate the  18th International Children’s Film Festival of India slated to showcase the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) at  Hyderabad on November 14th. Read More

GHMC Mayor visits Defence Colony

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain along with Nampally MLA Virasat Rasool Khan, GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar and Defence authorities and senior officials of GHMC have inspected the Defence Colony near Sarojinidevi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam here on Monday. Read More

Special summary revision of electoral rolls from Nov 15

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : Hyderabad District Election Officer Navin Mittal has asked the eligible voters to verify their names in the photo electoral rolls and also to file claims and objections, if any, before November 30 for enrolling, deleting or transposition of their names in e-rolls and also for modification of records. Read More

Committee on Wild Life Protection to meet on Nov 12

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : The Committee on Wild Life and Environment Protection will meet in the Committee Hall of Assembly Buildings here on November 12 at 11.00 AM. Read More

GHMC Commissioner asks people to keep the city clean

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has appealed to the citizens of the twin cities to cooperate with the GHMC in making the city clean, green and more beautiful by taking the responsibility by not littering the garbage, debris etc., on the main roads. Read More

Dattatreyya ridicules third phase of "Racha Banda"

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : BJP National Vice-President Bandaru Dattatreyya on Monday ridiculed the conduct of third phase of "Racha Banda"programme in the State. Read More

Parliament's winter session to begin from Dec 5

New Delhi, Nov 11 : The winter session of Parliament will be held from December 5 to December 20. Read More

T-Congress finalises strategy for all-party meeting

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : The Congress leaders from Telangana region have finalised the strategy to be adopted in the all-party meeting convened by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Telangana. Read More

Telecom Pensioners/Family Pensioners Adalat on Jan 10

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : The Department of Telecommunications has informed that the Pension Adalat would be held on January 10, 2014 at the office of Sr General Manager, BSNL Telecom District, Vijayawada from 11 AM onwards for those who retired from Department of Telecom and BSNL. Read More

Newborn kidnapped from private hospital

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : A five-day-old baby girl was stolen from a private hospital here on Monday. Read More

Seemandhra people's fears are real: Shashidhar Reddy

Chennai, Nov 11 : Congresss senior leader and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vice-chairman Marri Shashidhar Reddy on Monday said that the concerns being expressed by the people of Seemandhra region over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh were real and serious. Read More

Telangana Techies allege regional discrimination in IT jobs

Hyderabad, Nov 11 : The Telangana Information Technology Association has alleged that techies and other workforce from Telangana region have been facing discrimination on regional lines in the State. Read More

Seemandhra Union Ministers meet PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 : Union Ministers from Seemandhra region called up Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here on Monday. Read More