Book exhibition-cum-sale by Publication Division at Gruhakalpa

Hyderabad, March 11 : The Publication Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India is organizing a Book exhibition-cum-sale at its premises here at Gruhakalpa, Complex, M.J. Road, Nampally on the occasion of consumers’ Rights day from March 10th to 21st.   Read More

CISF-11th batch firing constables passing out parade on Thursday

Hyderabad, March 11 : The passing out parade of CISF-11th batch firing constables will be held at the Fire Service Training Institute, Hakimpet, here on Thursday. Read More

Shankar Rao demands probe into hawala transactions

Hyderabad, March 11 : Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Tuesday demanded a probe into the alleged transactions of about Rs 180 crore through hawala channels. Read More

TDP will be wiped out from Telangana: Ponguleti

Hyderabad, March 11 : Congress MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Tuesday predicted a rout for Telugu Desam Party from Telangana region in the ensuing general elections to the Assembly and Lok Sabha. Read More

Naidu asks cadre to intensify election campaign

Hyderabad, March 11 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked his party cadre to intensify the campaign for ensuing local bodies, municipal and general elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly. Read More

Lagadapati meets SEC over local bodies polls

Hyderabad, March 11 : Former Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal called on State Election Commission Secretary Naveen Mittal here on Tuesday. Read More

AP Open School Society revises SSC, Inter exams schedule

Hyderabad, March 11 : The Andhra Pradesh Open School Society (APOSS) Director S Venkateswara Sharma on Tuesday informed that the first spell of polling date of General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh coincided with SSC & Intermediate (APOSS) Public Examinations, April/May, 2014. Read More

Lok Satta manifesto promises Rs.1000 per capita grant at ward level

Hyderabad, March 11 : The Lok Satta Party is promising citizen-centric governance in its manifesto for the 2014 municipal elections. Read More

Sports association to support GHMC’s summer camp

Hyderabad, March 10 : The Secretaries of the Andhra Pradesh Sports and Games Association have assured their co-operation for the success of the forthcoming GHMC annual summer coaching camps from April 24 to May 31, 2014.    Read More

4th India Aviation show to begin from March 12

Hyderabad, March 10 : The 4th International Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation -India Aviation show organised jointly by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) here at the Begumpet Airport. The five day show will begin from March 12 and the main focus will be on ‘Enhancing Air Connectivity’. Read More

Naidu scared of polls: YSRCP

Hyderabad, March 10 : The YSR Congress Party has alleged that TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu was Scared of facing the elections on his own and therefore, is trying to cobble up a Front inviting yet-to-launch political parties. However, his grand alliance will fall flat before the popularity wave of YSR Congress which is all set to hog the limelight in the ensuing multiple elections to local bodies, Assembly and Parliament. Read More

Rajnath Singh, Jaitley to address BJP's meeting

Hyderabad, March 10 : BJP National President Rajnath Singh and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley will address the "Telangana Aavirbhava Abhinandana Sabha" being organised by the BJP at Nizam College Grounds on Tuesday. Read More

All set for Inter Exams from March 12

Hyderabad, March 10 : Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of Intermediate Public Theory Examinations scheduled to begin from March 12. Read More

SEC announces schedule for ZPTC, MPTC polls

Hyderabad, March 30 : The State Election Commission on Monday announced the schedule for fourth ordinary elecitons to Zilla Parishad Territorial Constiutuencies (ZPTCs) and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs). Read More

No election meetings with prior permission: CP

Hyderabad, March 10 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma on Monday made it clear that prior permission from the Police Department is necessary to organize or conduct any meetings, processions, padayatras, rallies or mobile publicity etc., within the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad in view of ensuing general elections to be held on April 30. Read More

Licenses arms holders asked to deposit weapons in Police Stations

Hyderabad, March 10 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma on Monday directed the all the holders of Arms Licences residing in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, except those persons employed on guard duty in the premises of Nationalized Banks, Public Sector undertakings and security personnel in Hyderabad City, to deposit their weapons with Police Stations concerned or authorized Arms Dealers before March 15 under intimation to the concerned Police Stations. Read More

City Police impose traffic curbs for BJP’s meeting

Hyderabad, March 10 : The City Police has imposed restrictions on the movement of traffic on certain roads leading towards Nizam College Grounds in connection with the public meeting being held by the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday. Read More

Jeevita, Rajasekhar joins BJP

Hyderabad, March 10 : The actor couple - Jeevita and Rajasekhara joined the Bharatiya Janata Party here on Monday. Read More

Kiran denied permission to hold meeting in Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry, March 10 : The East Godavari District authorities have denied permission for the proposed public meeting of former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy in Rajahmundry on March 12. Read More

Jairam promises Dalit CM for Telangana

Hyderabad, March 10 : Triggering a fresh round of infighting among the Congress circles, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday announced that his party would make a Dalit, the Chief Minister of Telangana. Read More

MBT offers to support MIM if Owaisi Brothers contest from Amberpet

Hyderabad, March 9 : The Majlis Bachao Tahreek (MBT) has announced that it would openly support and even work for its arch rival Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslameen if MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi or his younger brother Akbaruddin Owaisi accepts the challenge of State BJP President G Kishan Reddy for a contest from Amberpet Assembly constituency. Read More

KCR seeks media support to rebuild Telangana

Hyderabad, March 9 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday sought the active support of media in re-building the Telangana State. Read More

Only BJP can develop Seemandhra: Venkaiah Naidu

Nellore, March 9 : BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday claimed that only Bharatiya Janata Party could bring faster and overall development in the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

MPTC, ZPTC elections may be held on April 6

Hyderabad, March 9 : The elections of MPTC and ZPTCs across the State are likely to be held in a single phase on April 6. Read More

Anand asks cops to act tough in implementing Code of Conduct

Hyderabad, March 9 : As per the guidelines of election commission of India most of the officers of Cyberabad were transferred and new police officers of and above rank of inspector have reported in the commissionerate and they were posted in various wings. Read More

JC to contest LS polls as TDP candidate

Hindupur, March 9 : Former minister JC Diwakar Reddy on Saturday announced that he would contest the ensuing Lok Sabha elections on TDP's ticket. Read More

TDP yet to decide on alliances: Naidu

Hyderabad, March 9 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday stated that his party was yet to take a decision on having alliances with other parties in the next elections. Read More

Digivijay, Jaipal hopeful of alliance with TRS

New Delhi/Hyderabad, March 8 : AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday expressed hopes of having a pre-poll alliance with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi. Read More

Gattu slams Naidu for remarks on Jagan

Hyderabad, March 8 : Castigating N Chandrababu Naidu for his remarks on YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSR Congress has said that the TDP leader has lost his senses and is speaking out of sheer frustration. Read More

YSRCP to contest polls in all regions

Hyderabad, March 8 : Exuding its preparedness to face the ensuing elections, YSR Congress has said that it will pit candidates for all elections in all the regions, will fight the battle for ballot under the common symbol of fan and district-wise committees will be formed to monitor the elections to civic bodies, MPTCs and general elections. Read More

Lok Satta enrolls Basara students in voters list

Hyderabad, March 8 : Thanks to a Lok Satta Party initiative, arrangements have been made for enrolment of all eligible students of IIIT at Basara in Nizamabad district as voters on the campus itself on March 9. Read More

Governor assures help for rain-hit farmers

Hyderabad, March 8 : A delegation of former Telangana Ministers met the Governor and represented for an early payment of relief to the farmers affected in recent rains. They requested for release of water from Nagarjuna Sugar left Canal and   also for ensuring power supply in the summer season. Read More

Governor asks officials to focus on revenue collections

Hyderabad, March 8 : Governor ESL Narasimhan has instructed the officials to concentrate on the revenue collections and all arrears due for the government and collect revenue on time. Read More

Techies want women’s safety in election manifestoes

Hyderabad, March 8 : The IT and ITES Industry Association of Andhra Pradesh celebrated Women’s Day here on Saturday at Infosys Ltd, Gachibowli. Making this event more significant, the theme of the Celebrations this year was "Women's Safety & Empowerment" and separate panel discussions were held in Safety and Empowerment. Read More

Naidu welcomes Galla Aruna into TDP

Hyderabad, March 8 : Former minister Galla Aruna, her industrialist son Galla Jaidev and former MP Gunupati Ramaiah joined the Telugu Desam Party in the presence of N Chandrababu Naidu at NTR Trust Bhavan here on Saturday. Read More

T-Cong leaders vow to gift new Govt to Sonia

Hyderabad, March 8 : Former minister K Jana Reddy on Saturday expressed confidence that the Congress alone would win the next Assembly elections and gift the first government of Telangana to AICC President Sonia Gandhi for giving statehood to the region. Read More

GHMC chief reviews arrangements for voters’ enrolment campaign

Hyderabad, March 9 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar  has directed all the Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to have 100 per cent physical verification of all the polling stations and submit proposals if any in case of demolished buildings/ dilapidated building etc. Read More

Congress corporators intensify lobbying for Mayor's post

Hyderabad, March 7 : Following the resignation of GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain, over half-a-dozen Congress corporators have intensified lobbying for the post. Read More

Lok Satta ready for agenda-based alliances

Hyderabad, March 7 : The Lok Satta Party is prepared to enter into alliances with parties that share its agenda in municipal, Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Read More

Water Board to act tough against defaulters

Hyderabad, March 7 : Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Dr M Jaganmohan held a Revenue review meeting of O&M Divisions. XII, XIII, XIV, XV & XVI under jurisdiction of O&M Circle-IV, at Board Office, Khairatabad on Friday in the presence of Dr.P.S.Suryanarayana, Director (Revenue), S Prabhakara Sharma, Director (Technical) Chief General Managers (Engg./Revenue, O&M Circle, Dy.General Managers(Engg.) and Managers(Engg.). Read More

KCR losing charisma in Telangana: T-Cong MLCs

Hyderabad, March 7 : The Congress MLCs from Telangana on Friday claimed that TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao has lost his charisma in the region. Read More

Gade asks ECI to take a call on municipal polls

Hyderabad, March 7 : Senior Congress leader Gade Venkat Reddy on Friday demanded that the Election Commission of India take a call on conduct of municipal elections in the State, scheduled to be held on March 30. Read More

Majid Hussain resigns as GHMC Mayor

Hyderabad, March 7 : GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain resigned from his post here on Friday. Read More

Dr JP visiting Khammam, Vijayawada on Mar 8 & 9

Hyderabad, March 7 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be visiting Khammam and Vijayawada on March 8 and 9. Read More

SC issues notice to Centre on AP's bifurcation

New Delhi, March 7 : The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on petitions filed by former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and others on the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to carve out Telangana State. Read More

Trains regulated due to Line Block on Secunderabad – Mudkhed Section

Hyderabad, March 4 : On account of Line Block on Secunderabad – Mudkhed section from 23:15 hrs of 4th March to 03:15 hrs of 5th March for launching of RCC boxes at a Level Crossing No.210 between Talamdla – Kamareddi stations, the South Central Railway has regulated two Passenger train services. Read More

YSRCP slams Jairam Ramesh

Hyderabad, March 4 : Taking strong objection to union minister Jairam Ramesh statements during his visit to the state, YSR Congress has said his announcements mean nothing to Seemandhra and they are in violation of the code of conduct. Read More

TUWJ office bearers oppose new union with same name

Hyderabad, March 5 : Telangana Union of Working Journalists has criticised the attempts of  a group of journalists to form a separate Union  in the event of bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh State in the name and title of Telangana Union of Working Journalists. Read More

Lok Satta to focus on local issues in municipal elections

Hyderabad, March 4 : The Lok Satta Party on Tuesday warned that there is the danger of local agenda being eclipsed in municipal elections with general elections to the Assembly and the Lok Sabha taking place soon thereafter. Read More

Trains diverted on Kharagpur – Bhadrak Section of SER

Hyderabad, March 4 : On account of traffic cum power block due to re-girdering of a rail bridge on Kharagpur – Bhadrak Section of South Eastern Railway from 8th March to 10th March, five train services have been diverted. Read More

Venkaiah accuses Congress of insulting Telugu people

Hyderabad, March 4 : BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday accused the Congress party of insulting the Telugu people over the issue of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

KCR is habitual of blackmailing parties: Yadav Reddy

Hyderabad, March 4 : Congress MLC Yadav Reddy on Tuesday said that TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao was trying to project himself as the sole hero of Telangana. Read More

Ponguleti accuses KCR of exploiting T-sentiments

Hyderabad, March 4 : Congress MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Tuesday alleged that TRS Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao was avoiding his party's merger with the Congress to continue the exploitation of Telangana people. Read More

Congress can win elections alone: Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, March 4 : Former minister D Sridhar Babu on Tuesday claimed that the Congress party is capable of contesting and winning elections alone. Read More

Rayadurgam MLA attempts suicide before police station

Anantapur, March 4 : Rayadurgam MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy on Tuesday attempted suicide by consuming pesticides before a police station in protest against the alleged high-handedness of police officials in arresting YSRCP activists. Read More

KCR is a liar, alleges Shabbir Ali

Hyderabad, March 4 : PCC Vice-President and MLC Mohammad Ali Shabbir on Tuesday alleged that TRS Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao never said any truth in his life. Read More

Cyberabad police apprehended chain snatching gang

Hyderabad, Mar 3 : Cyberabad police apprehended a four members snatching gang and recovered 272 Grams of Gold Jewellery , Net cash rupees 10 thousand, lap top and five motor cycles. Read More

Jagan promises value-based governance

Eluru, (West Godavari dist), March 3 : Resolutely affirming that it is time for the Generation Next to take over the reins of the State, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu has become irrelevant in public life and the Kadapa MP has promised to usher in a vibrant governance embedded with credibility and value-based politics. Read More

Governor leaves for Delhi

Hyderabad, March 3 : Governor ESL Narasimhan on Monday left for the national capital to brief President Pranab Mukherjee about the imposition of President's Rule in the State. Read More

Seemandhra leaders spar over new capital

Hyderabad, March 3 : Having failed to stop the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the leaders of Seemandhra region are now trying to score a point by demanding the new capital of residuary State of Andhra Pradesh in their district. Read More

Sonia is responsible for T-suicides: Nagam

Hyderabad, March 3 : BJP leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Monday held AICC President Sonia Gandhi responsible for the suicide committed by nearly 1200 students and youth for Telangana State. Read More

BJP challenges Asad Owaisi to contest from Amberpet

Hyderabad, March 3 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy on Monday challenged MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi to contest against him from Amberpet Assembly segment if the latter was so confident about his popularity. Read More

VHR seeks probe into files cleared by Kiran

Hyderabad, March 3 : Rajya Sabha member V Hanumanth Rao on Monday requested Governor ESL Narasimhan to order a probe into the files cleared by former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy after July 30, the day when Congress Working Committee passed a resolution to divide the State. Read More

Intl symposium on “Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends’ begins at IICT

Hyderabad, March 3 : A three day International Symposium on “Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends’ was inaugurated here on Monday at the campus of CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology at Tarnaka. Read More

Army clarifies on meeting with RWAs

Hyderabad, March 3 : Apropos to the meeting between the Army authorities and the RWAs held on Sunday, the Army has clarified that the purpose of the meeting was to apprise and interact with the representatives of RWAs to clarify the Army point of view while discussing their concern and problems.  This was done adequately.  Read More

GHMC launches "Drive and Own Your Vehicle" scheme

Hyderabad, March 3 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain said that “Drive and Own Your Vehicle” is another innovative scheme taken up by the GHMC in order to make the youth of GHMC to be self sustainable. Read More

Collector inaugurates Govt School built at a cost of Rs 60 lakhs

Hyderabad, March 3 : A Government School building built for the Children of Penjerla Village, near Kothapet located in Hyderabad outskirts was inaugurated on Monday by Girija Shankar, District Collector of Mahaboobnagar District. Read More

Construction of swimming pool in Indira Park begins

Hyderabad, March 3 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain said that the GHMC has started many developmental and welfare schemes and planning is being done for streamlining these schemes. Read More

FAPCCI expresses concern over power cuts

Hyderabad, March 3 : FAPCCI senior vice-president Shivkumar Rungta and Vice-President V Anil Reddy expressed their serious concern about the power cuts and power holidays for industrial consumers in the State as announced by the DISCOMs. Read More

Special Check against ticketless travel at Vikarabad Station

Hyderabad, March 3 : The South Central Railway conducted a  48 hrs special check against ticketless  travel from 00:00 hrs of 28th February to 24:00 hrs of 1st  March at Vikarabad Railway Station under the direct supervision of Assistant  Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division.  Read More

State municipal elections on March 30

Hyderabad, March 3 : The much awaited municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh will be held on March 30. Read More

Petrol pumps end flash strike

Hyderabad, March 3 : The flash strike launched by Petrol bunks in major towns of Andhra Pradesh was called off on Monday following successful talks between the Petrol Pump Owners Association and the Legal Metrology Department. Read More

Two software engineers killed in road accident

Hyderabad, March 1 : In a shocking incident, two software engineers died after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a tree at Pragati nagar in KPHB Colony in the early hours of Saturday.

According to KPHB Police, deceased Sudeep (28) and Uttiya Mukherjee (26), both residents of Bachupally, died after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a tree. Two more persons, M Gaurav and M Ghosh, who were also in the car received severe injuries. They were immediately rushed to a nearest hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

KPHB Police said that the accident occurred when they were returning home after attending a party near their residence. Deceased bodies shifted to Gandhi Hospital Mortuary for postmortem. (INN)

Reject Cong. TDP, says Jagan

Tirupati, March 1 : In a vitriolic attack on Congress, BJP and TDP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has blamed the three parties for dividing the State undemocratically and said only YSR Congress has the moral right to seek votes on a positive note as it was the voice of the people.

We need to usher in value based politics and breathe ethics into the political system which has decayed badly of late and YSRCP seeks a decisive mandate to roll in the golden era of a welfare State, he said and called upon the people to reject Congress and TDP that have been playing divisive politics.

“Congress has ganged up with BJP at the Centre and with TDP in the State and have split the State into two giving scant respect to the sentiments of the people and as they have nothing to speak about their achievements they are seeking votes on a negative campaign mode.

The wisdom of the people should prevail in the elections, schedule of which will be announced in less than a week and support YSRCP which has been with the people all the time and has consistently opposed the state division,” he said while launching the poll campaign in the name of YSR Jana Bheri here on Sunday.

Despite a sore throat, he said: “The Congress is not seeking votes in return to the sops it has given to farmers, students and women groups, it is not asking to vote for them as they have reduced the power tariff and RTC bus fares but it is going to people for being successful in whipping regional passions and pitting Telugu people against each other by dividing the state. 

Sonia and Sushma Swaraj (Mata, Mausi) have been seeking votes for dividing the state while TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu is also staking claim for helping them in the division process by giving a letter to split the state and his MPs had cast the first vote to carve the new state.

Chandrababu Naidu has been seeking votes not on the merits of his nine year rule and the sops he has given to various sections of the people but has been asking for his share for helping Congress and BJP in the division process.

On the other hand YSR Congress has been of the view that the state would develop fast if it is united. The youth would get jobs if capital city, airports and sea ports are in one state, farmers and students would benefit from Kuppam to Srikakulam.  We fought till the last post but Congress has ganged up with the principal opposition BJP at the Centre and TDP in the State to divide the state.

 In the backdrop of this irrational division where farmers would be unable to draw required water and students will be deprived of jobs, we are going to elections. Congress and TDP have nothing to speak of their achievements and seek votes.

YSR Congress is with the people and together we shall bring in the golden era where all sections would be happy and justice would be done to all regions.

It is only YSRCP that understands the sentiments of the people and it is the voice of the people. The intimacy should reflect in the mandate to keep the State prosperous, he said in a brief speech which lasted for ten minutes.

Recalling the various programmes he began from this city, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said, Odarpu Yatra is in the last phases in Chittoor district. Samaikya Sankaravam and Poru Bata were also also launched from here. There was a huge gathering and the rally was well attended. (INN)

Minor girl killed in road accident

Hyderabad, March 1 : A two year old girl killed after being hit by a car while playing in front of her house at Jiyaguda on Friday.

The girl Priya @ Priyanka (2) D/o Kishan R/o Jiyaguda was playing in front of her  house when a car hit her at afternoon hours, she received multiple injuries and She was shifted to OGH where she died while undergoing treatment later in the evening hours.

Kulsumpura police registered a case under section 304A and after autopsy deceased body handed over to her parents. Case is under investigation. Sub Inspector G Venkat Ram Reddy said. (INN)

Commercial water tanker tariff enhanced

Hyderabad, March 1 : The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Saturday informed that the commercial tankers rates have been enhanced from Rs. 515 to Rs. 700.

The hike would be with immediate effect due to the increase in operating costs of HMWSSB, according to a press release. (INN)

T-Bill, Central Rule gets President's nod

New Delhi, March 1 : President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday gave nod to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill meant for State's bifurcation to carve out Telangana. He also signed the proclamation to impose President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh.

The President's assent to the Bill, which was passed by the Parliament on February 20, paved the way for the formation of Telangana, the 29th State in the country. While Telangana will have 10 districts, the residual State of Andhra Pradesh will retain 13 districts although both the States will share Hyderabad as a common capital.

The President also signed the proclamation to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh and placing the Assembly under suspended animation which was recommended by the Union Cabinet on Friday. The President's Rule in the State, after a gap of 41 years, was necessitated due to the resignation of N Kiran Kumar Reddy as the chief minister on February 19. (INN)

Two killed in train accidents

Hyderabad, March 1 : A 32-year-old laborer died of injuries after he was hit by a train while he was trying to cross the track.

The accident occurred on Feb 28 evening hours between Uppuguda and Falaknuma Railway Stations while deceased trying to cross the track suddenly one unknown train hit due to which he received multiple injuries and died on the spot. The deceased was later identified as S Venu (32) S/o S Narasimhulu, a Laborer R/o Shadnagar of Mahboobnagar.

The Kacheguda Railway Police registered a case and after autopsy deceased body handed over to his relatives.

In a similar Case, An Unidentified women of age about 40 years died  on the spot  after he  was hit by a train while trying to cross the tracks between Bharath Nagar and Sanath Nagar railway stations on Saturday morning hours.

The Nampally Railway Police preserved the body at the Osmania General Hospital mortuary for autopsy and identification. (INN)

GHMC appeals Property Tax payers to make payment by March 15th

Hyderabad, March 1 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said that the Government has released a GO No. 90, dated 01.03.2014 with regard to waiver of interest on arrears and current year dues of Property Tax up to 31.03.2014 and adjustment of interest already paid by the tax payers against the future property tax.

The Commissioner appealed to all the tax payers who were waiting for this Government order are now can pay their taxes immediately not waiting up till 31st March 2014. He also informed that those who pay the property tax before 15th March and avail the opportunity of getting the gifts.

Somesh Kumar while interacting with the media said that the GO which has been released on Saturday would be of great help to the GHMC to achieve the target of Rs. 1250 crores. He informed that 6 important measures have been taken care giving training to Bill Collectors and regularly reviewing Deputy Commissioners, Zonal Commissioners regularly and as incentives have already been announced to the Bill Collectors and Tax Inspectors those who collect more than 1 ½ times more than that of a last year will be given 3 months’ basic pay to them as a token of encouragement.

The Commissioner further announced that 5 to 8 teams in each circle have been arranged depending upon the amount of collection of that particular circle. 18 special teams from Head Office are being deployed to assist all the Deputy Commissioners of 18 Circles for deriving good results, he said. A central team headed by Additional Commissioner (Planning), Additional Director, fire Services, Additional SP, Vigilance & Enforcement to coordinate among themselves to collect the property tax from big defaulters, he added.

Somesh Kumar said that as on today the GHMC has collected Rs. 605 crores and clear instructions to Bill Collectors have been given to collect the property tax which are more than Rs. 5000, Rs. 10,000 and more to Tax Inspectors, Rs. 20,000/- and more to Valuation Officers and overall AMC, DC, ZC, Special Officers will coordinate among themselves to collect the property tax to reach their target assigned to them. If anybody who have not collected the tax up to the mark will be called for the explanation and the explanation is not satisfied suitable action will be initiated against the concerned officials, he added.  (INN)

Former BJP president Bangaru Laxman dies

Hyderabad, March 1 : Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman died after a prolonged illness in Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad on Saturday.

 He was 74 and is survived by his wife, one son and three daughters.

 Born in 1939, Bangaru Laxman served as the Minister of State for Railways from 1999 to 2000. He was then elevated to the post of national president of Bharatiya Janata Party (2000-2001), but he was forced to resign following Tehelka's sting operation on corruption in defense deals.

 Laxman was sentenced to four years in jail on 28 April 2012. He was convicted for taking bribe from fake arms dealer to recommend to the defense ministry to award them a contract to supply thermal binoculars to the Army. Soon after the judgment Bangaru Laxman resigned from the party's National Executive. Later, he was granted bail under Justice A.K. Pathak with a bail bond of Rs. 50,000.

 Bangaru Laxman did his BA and LLB in Hyderabad. His wife Susheela Laxman Bangaru was elected as a member of 14th Lok Sabha from Jalore constituency in Rajasthan as BJP candidate.

 Former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy, State BJP President G Kishan Reddy and other leaders expressed condolences over Bangaru Laxman's death. (INN)

Certification verification of APSET-2013 qualified candidates from March 10

Hyderabad, March 1 (INN): APSET Member Secretary Prof B Rajeswara Reddy on Saturday asked all the candidates who have qualified in APSET-2013 examination to attend for the verification of P.G. Degree certificate, P.G. Memo of marks, Caste certificate and PH/VH certificate (wherever applicable) during       10-20th March, 2014 (between 10 am to 5 pm in all working days) at their respective Regional Centers where they had appeared the Examination. 

The candidates should also submit one set of attested Xerox copies of all certificates to the Regional Coordinator for the issue of APSET-2013 certificate. For details of Regional Coordinators Addresses, the candidates can visit the website:www.apset.org. (INN)

D.Ed., 1st year exams from March 8th

Hyderabad, March 1 : The Director of Government Examinations on Saturday announced the partially modified Time Table for D.Ed., 1st year examinations of 2012-2014 batch and also for failed candidates of previous batches.

 The Paper - I in subject Education in Emerging India will be held on March 7 (Friday); Paper - II on Educational Psychology Measurement & Evaluation on March 8 (Saturday); Paper - III on Elementary Education Planning Management & Teacher Functions on March 9 (Sunday), Paper - IV on Perspectives In Primary and Inclusive Education on March 10 (Monday) and Paper - V on Capacity Building (Part-I: Computer Education; Part - II: Physical Education and Health Education and Part-III: Work Experience and Art Education) on March 11 (Tuesday). (INN)

Wakf Board suspends 'mutawallis' of three important Dargahs

Hyderabad, March 1 : The Andhra Pradesh State Wakf Board on Saturday temporarily suspended 'mutawallis' (caretakers) of three prominent Dargahs in the State.

The 'mutawalli' are Faisal Ali Shah of Dargah-e-Yousfain at Nampally, Syed Shah Arif Mohammad Mohammad-al-Hussain Chisti of Aastan-e-Maqdoom Ameen Peer Ilahi at Cuddapah and Tajuddin Baba of Dargah Baba Fakhruddin at Penukonda. They have been suspended pending an enquiry to be conducted by the Board's Chief Executive Officer. Speaking to media persons here, Minorities Welfare Commissioner and Wakf Board Special Officer SM Iqbal said that the CEO has been asked to submit his enquiry report in the next 10 days. If the charges are proved against the 'mutawallis', then the Wakf Board would also initiate crimnal action against them, he said.

Dargah-e-Yousufain 'mutawalli' is accused of misappropriation of Dargah funds and non-payment of Wakf fund. Besides his temporary suspension, the Hyderabad District Collector has been asked to stop payment of Rs 50 lakh grant sanctioned by the government for the maintainance of Dargah at Nampally till the completion of enquiry.

Similarly, Mohammad-al-Hussain Chisti is facing charges of not submitting the accounts for the last several years. He paid only Rs 35,000 in the last 14 years to the Wakf Board towards Wakf fund. Further, he did not even Rs 500 of Wakf fund for the last three years.

SM Iqbal said that the Wakf Board has illegally passed a resolution on 22nd January 2011 declaring the Dargah and its assets as Wakf Alal-Aulaad (family trust). He said an enquiry has been ordered into the decision taken by the then Wakf Board. The State Government has also been requested to stop Rs 2 crore which was sanctioned for the construction of a mosque adjacent to Dargah.

It may be mentioned that several prominent personalities including Amitabh Bachchan, AR Rahman, Anil Ambani and Amar Singh pays visit to the Dargah on regular basis. Sources say that the Dargah was declared as Wakf Alal-Aulaad at the instance of former Minorities Welfare Minister SM Ahmadullah, who himself is a disciple of Mohammad-al-Hussain Chisti.

Similarly, Tajuddin Baba is also accused of indulging in several irregularities.

The Special Officer also informed that efforts were being made to restore a major portion of 186 acres of land belonging to Jama Masjid of Chavenpally at Moinabad which has been encroached upon.

He also clarified that the properties of Anwarul Uloom College belong to the Wakf Board. He said that the properties, presently under the possession of Anwarul-uloom Institutions, were registered and notified as Wakf properties through a Gazette 32 (A) issued in 1984. One Abdul Razack has endowed these properties with the Wakf Board. However, he said Anwarul Uloom management has been claiming that they are running the institutions under the Societies Act and they were not Wakf properties.

SM Iqbal informed that several agencies including the GHMC, HMWSSB, QQSUDA, NHAI and others have acquired the Wakf lands and in majority of cases, no compensation was paid. He said serious efforts were being made to either restore the properties or take compensation from those institutions. He also informed that the entire Wakf Board would be computerised soon. (INN)

Decision on separate PCCs by March 5

Hyderabad, March 1 : A decision on formation of separate PCCs for Telangana and Seemandhra regions would be taken by March 5.

An assurance to this effect was given by PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana when former ministers Anam Ramnarayana Reddy, Dr N Raghuveera Reddy, P Balaraju and Kondru Murali Mohan, Chief Whip in Legislative Council Rudraraju Padmaraju and PCC Vice-President Gangadhar met him seeking clarifications on party's organisational set up. They asked Botsa to make it clear whether the same PCC would function or will there be two separate bodies for the two States.

However, Botsa told them to wait till March 5 and said that the Congress High Command would soon announce its decision on constituting separate PCCs.

Later, Anam told reporters that a clarification in this regard would help the cadre in working out a strategy in Seemandhra region. Further, he said a few suggestions were also given to Botsa for inclusion in the party's manifesto for the next elections. (INN)

Balaraju condemns ex-colleagues for criticising Congress

Hyderabad, March 1 : Former minister P Balaraju condemned his former colleagues for criticising the Congress after joining the other parties.

Referring to TG Venkatesh, Erasu Pratap and Ganta Srinivas Rao who recently joined the TDP, he said that many leaders enjoyed the power for the last one decade. However, when the Congress party slipped into crisis due to bifurcation issue, they switched loyalties and have started targeting the same party which gave them recognition. He questioned as to why those leaders did not bring development in their areas although they enjoyed the cabinet berths. He said such leaders were targeting the Congress party only to cover up their failures and mistakes.

Balaraju expressed regret that former Congress leaders, who praised Sonia Gandhi throughout their lives, are now criticising the AICC President, for small political gains.

He said that the Central Government has already announced special packages for the Seemandhra and the Congress party would ensure their proper, effective and speedy implementation. (INN)

Naidu behaving like immature politician: Ramchandraiah

Hyderabad, March 1 : Former minister C Ramanchandriah accused TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu of behaving like an immature politician.

Speaking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan here on Saturday, Ramchandraiah said that Naidu has served as the Chief Minister for nine years and worked as the Leader of the Opposition for 10 years. However, Naidu was yet to learn the basics of behaving in a decent manner in politics. He reminded that Naidu had called the erstwhile Praja Rajyam Party leaders as prostitute when they hosted a breakfast to raise funds for the party. However, he said Naidu was luring the Congress leaders to the TDP fold by offering huge packages. He asked Naidu to explain whether such offers fall into the category of prostitution.

Ramchandraiah also accused Naidu of having dual stand on his policies. He said Naidu regretted joining the NDA after 2004 elections and even promised that he would never ally with the BJP again. But the TDP chief has entered into a secret alliance with the BJP. He also alleged that Naidu played a dual game on the bifurcation issue. He claimed that people of Seemandhra region would teach the TDP chief a fitting lesson in next elections. (INN)

Haj Committee invites applications for “Khadimul Hujjaj”

Hyderabad, March 1 : The Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee has invited applications from eligible  active Muslim Government employees between 25  to  50 years of age with sound health and experience of management of public functions, for deputation as Khadim-ul-Hujjaj to assist the Haj pilgrims during Haj 2014 in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

The applications on prescribed format may be submitted on or before March 31st in the office of the Haj Committee, Haj House, Nampally, Hyderabad. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained. Further, the applications which are incomplete or received without supporting documents will be summarily rejected without any notice, SHC Special Officer Prof SA Shukoor said.

SHC Executive Officer Abdul Hameed said that the candidates who have attended Orientation Camp/Training Camps organised by the Haj committee of India (HCI) or the State Haj Committee will be considered for selection as Khadim ul Hujaj. The Government servants or employees of PSUs/statutory bodies of the Government such as BDO, Tahsildar or School Teacher, who have knowledge of Arabic Language and experience in Haj will be given prefrence for selection. This year i.e. Haj 2014 the Haj Committee of India has invited applications from the employees of Public Sector Units and statutory bodies besides Government servants.  No family member can accompany the Khadim-ul-Hujjaj during the Haj period.

He further said that Senior Officers like Group A Officers of Central or State Government are not eligible. They should have good knowledge of Arabic language and Haj related activities. The Khadim ul Hujjaj will have to travel with the pilgrims only. The selected Khadim-ul-Hujjaj are warned that in case of any adverse report on the performance of duties by a Khadim-ul-Hujjaj received from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah or from HCI/ MEA, he may have to  refund the  entire amount of expenditure incurred by the State Haj Committee on his journey to Saudi Arabia.

The forms and details can be had from the office of the AP State Haj Committee, Haj House, Nampally, Hyderabad (Phone 040- 23298793). (INN)

Over 74,000 students appear for inter practical exams

Hyderabad, March 1 : As many as 74,062 students appeared for the Practical Examinations of IPE March 2014 held at 1051 Centres across the State on the 16th day on Saturday. 

Necessary arrangements were made to conduct practical exams. The Flying Squads with video cameras visited the examination centers. The examinations have been conducted smoothly and peacefully without   any untoward incident, the Board of Intermediate said in a press release. (INN)

Trains Rescheduled due to Block works on Krishna Canal – Guntur Section

Hyderabad, March 1 : On account of Block works concerning maintenance between Krishna Canal – Mangalagiri – Namburu on Krishna Canal - Guntur Section of South Central Railway, two train services have rescheduled during a period of 60 days (thrice a Week) with effect from 2nd March.

According to the SCR, the Train No. 57382 Narasapur–Guntur Passenger is rescheduled to depart Vijayawada at 11:40 hrs instead of 10:40 hrs from 2nd March on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays and the Train No. 57328 Guntur – Dhone Passenger is rescheduled to depart Guntur at 12:55 hrs instead of 12:10 hrs from 2nd March on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. (INN)

Botsa hopes to revive Congress in Seemandhra

Hyderabad, March 1 : PCC President Botsa Satyanaryana is confident of reviving the Congress party in Seemandhra region.

Speaking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan here, Botsa admitted that the Congress has suffered heavy damage in the Seemandhra region due to bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. However, he said that regaining the confidence of people of Seemandhra would be a major challenge for the party. He promised that the Congress party would make Seemandhra, the best State in the country. He advised the Congress leaders and workers to work hard to strengthen the party in both Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions.

Botsa also informed that a meeting of DCC Presidents, City Presidents and other office bearers of all 13 districts of Seemandhra has been convened on March 5th at Gandhi Bhavan wherein the future strategy would be discussed.

When asked about the possibility of TRS party's merger with the Congress, Botsa said that issue was directly being handled by the Congress High Command and the State leadership was not involved in it. However, he advised the Congress leaders to restrain from making any statements on merger and also commenting on TRS leaders including K Chandrasekhar Rao.

Botsa also ridiculed the promise of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu of developing Seemandhra like Singapore. He alleged that Naidu's illegal wealth was stacked in Singapore and therefore, he refers to Singapore for everything.

Without naming former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, Botsa said that launching new political parties have become a fashion. He said such parties are usually used to blackmail the Central and State Governments. Such parties also get buyers like a private limited company. For instance, he said that the YSRCP was originally launched by someone else and Jagan Mohan Reddy took over the same. He said some leaders, who quit the Congress party could do the same thing, if they were planning to launch a new party. (INN)

Congress appoints four new DCC Presidents

Hyderabad, March 1 : Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday appointed DCC Presidents for four districts of Seemandhra region. 

While Venkatesh Rao has been named as DCC chief of West Godavari, Dhananjay Reddy will lead the party in Nellore. Likewise, Venugopal Reddy will be the DCC chief of Chittoor and Y Shivarama Reddy has been appointed the DCC President of Anantapur district. (INN)

Dr JP to address public meeting at Tirupati on March 3

Hyderabad, March 1 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr Jayaprakash Narayan will be addressing a public meeting at Tirupati on March 3 to enlighten people on the party’s role in safeguarding the interests of all regions in the State in wake of the Delhi decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh. 

Y. D. Rama Rao, Co-convener of the Lok Satta Party in Andhra Pradesh, said in a media statement today that Dr. JP would take part in an anti-corruption pledge at Kanipakam temple on the morning of March 3. At 4-00 p.m., he will take part in a two-wheeler rally from Padmavati Guesthouse to Nehru Stadium via Gandhi Road and Bhavani Circle and address a public meeting at 5 PM.

Rama Rao lambasted Union Minister Jairam Ramesh for claiming the suggestions made by Dr. JP for ensuring justice to the three regions of the State as Congress Party’s own. 

He recalled that it was Dr. JP who in his January 18 Assembly speech proposed that special category status be provided to Rayalaseema and tax incentives offered to promote industrialization in Seemandhra. The BJP by and large owned up Dr. JP’s suggestions and pursued them whereas the Congress, which claims to be their author, did not incorporate them in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill.

The need of the hour is visionary leadership which ensures a bright future for people, especially youth, in the two States. 

Rama Rao said Government of India and Congress Party did not bother to douse the flames of hatred among Telugu speaking people triggered by the Delhi decision to carve out Telangana. Congress, who did not heed Lok Satta’s repeated calls for arriving at a comprehensive and amicable solution through a dialogue between people’s representatives and other stakeholders, now preaches that joint action committees in the two States should work together. The people and their elected representatives in residuary Andhra Pradesh are competent enough to choose their capital without any fiat from Delhi or intervention of people like Central Ministers. (INN)