Operation Black Film: Cops book over 3,000 cases

Hyderabad, October 25 : On the first day of its Special Drive “Operation Black Film” against the use of tint films on the safety glasses of 4-wheelers, the Hyderabad Traffic Police on Thursday registered as many as 3,411 cases against the violators. Read More

Seven people arrested for Musheerabad's communal violence

Hyderabad, October 25 : The City Police on Thursday arrested seven people in connection with incidents of communal violence in Musheerabad area that occurred last night. Read More

GHMC makes special arrangements for Bakrid festival

Hyderabad, October 25 : The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has made special arrangements for lifting of garbage and sanitation related works for the ensuing festival of Bakrid to be celebrated on Saturday. Read More

SCR asks Railway Pensioners to submit ‘Life Certificate’

Hyderabad, October 25 : The South Central Railway on Thursday stated that all the Railway Pensioners / Family Pensioners and Ex-gratia Payees drawing pension from various Public Sectors Banks / Post Offices and Treasuries need to submit Life Certificate. Read More

BIE extends Inter first year exams fee payment date

Hyderabad, October 25 : The Board of Intermediate Education on Thursday extended the last dates for payment of examination fee by first year Regular, failed (General and Vocational) and Attendance exempted private candidates who wish to appear for the ensuing Intermediate Public Examinations, March 2013. Read More

YSRCP demands nine subsidised LPG cylinders for all

Hyderabad, October 25 : The YSR Congress Party on Thursday demanded that the State Government extend the supply of nine subsidised cooking gas cylinders to all domestic consumers as being implemented in Congress ruled states. Read More

TPJAC asks leaders to unite for Telangana

Hyderabad, October 25 : Several senior political leaders, across party lines, have stressed the need for unity among the Telangana leaders to achieve the goal of statehood for the region. Read More

Dharmana appears before the CBI court

Hyderabad, October 25 : Roads and Buildings Minister B Dharmana Prasada Rao on Thursday appeared before the CBI Special Court at Nampally in connection with the with the Vanpic aspect of disproportionate assets case of YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy. Read More

Naidu accuses Cong leaders of swindling public funds

Mahabubnagar, October 25 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday accused the leaders of ruling Congress party of swindling funds meant for the welfare schemes. Read More

Mandali promises all steps to promote Telugu

Hyderabad, October 25 : Official Languages Commission chairman Mandali Buddha Prasad has assured to take all steps for the promotion of Telugu language in the State. Read More

Buddha Prasad to assume charge on Thursday

Hyderabad, October 24 : Former minister M Buddha Prasad will take charge as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Officials Languages Commission on Thursday. Read More

Traffic cops' drive against tint violators to begin today

Hyderabad, October 24 : The City Traffic Police is geared up to enforce the Supreme Court orders prohibiting tint films from the safety glasses of four wheelers from Thursday. Read More

Sharmila seeks people's support to bring back "Rajanna Rajyam"

Hyderabad, October 24 : YSR Congress party leader Sharmila on Wednesday assured that all the problems being faced by different sections of people in the State after her brother YS Jaganmohan Reddy comes to power in next elections. Read More

PCC to conduct Sadbhavana Yatra on Oct 19

Hyderabad, October 17 : The State Congress will organise Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Yatra Commemoration Day on October 19 at historic Charminar at 10.30 am.  Read More

MANUU to conduct NET coaching

Hyderabad, October 17 : The UGC-NET Coaching Centre at Maulana Azad National Urdu University is offering coaching classes for the UGC-NET exam scheduled to be held in last week of  December 2012. Read More

State Congress sets no targets for membership drive

Hyderabad, October 17 : The membership drive of the Pradesh Congress Committee will be launched on October 18 at Gandhi Bhavan. Read More

Candidates asked to submit documents for FSL posts

Hyderabad, October 17 : The Andhra Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory (APFSL) on Wednesday asked the eligible candidates who have applied for the posts of Scientific Assistants and Laboratory Technicians to submit the required documents immediately. Read More

Kiran discusses AP politics with Azad, Shinde

New Delhi, October 17 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy had a detailed meeting with Union Health Minister and Incharge State Congress Affairs Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Wednesday. Read More

Telangana journalists face discrimination at COP-11

Hyderabad, October 16 : Six journalists working for both print and electronic media were arrested by the City Police when they staged protest before the C-Block of the State Secretariat for denial of entry to Telangana journalists for covering the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's programme of global biodiversity conference. Read More

Two more batches of pilgrims leave for Haj-2012

Hyderabad, October 16 : Two more batches of Haj pilgrims consisting of 550 Hajis left the city on Tuesday for the sacred journey of Haj. Read More

Zil Hajj moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Azha on Oct 27

Hyderabad, October 16 : The moon of the Islamic month of Zil Hajj has not been sighted in the State on Tuesday and therefore, the Eidul Azha will fall on October 27 (Saturday). Read More

Hyderabad became a biodiversity brand: Minister

Hyderabad, October 16 : Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister M Maheedhar Reddy on Tuesday informed that with the conduct of ‘City Summit’ on parallel to COP-11 Conference on Bio-diversity, targets were introduced for all over our country to work on ‘Bio Diversity’. Read More

T-Cong leaders should not share platforms with others: Prabhakar

Hyderabad, October 16 : Congress MLC MS Prabhakar Rao on Tuesday condemned some senior leaders of Telangana region for sharing the platform of other parties or groups. Read More

No deadline to resolve Telangana, says Vayalar Ravi

New Delhi, October 16 : Echoing the views of his cabinet colleague Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Overseas Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday said that no deadline could be set to resolve the Telangana issue. Read More

Naidu is duplicating Congress schemes, alleges Rudraraju

Hyderabad, October 16 : Government Whip in State Legislative Council Rudraraju Padmaraju on Tuesday claimed that Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was trying to duplicate the welfare schemes being implemented by the Congress Government. Read More

Govt Whip asks KK to quit Congress

Hyderabad, October 16 : Government Whip T Jayaprakash Reddy alias Jagga Reddy on Tuesday demanded that former PCC president K Keshava Rao resign from the party instead of resorting to mud-slinging over the Telangana issue. Read More

Vadra probe: Dr JP condemns transfer of Haryana official

Hyderabad, October 16 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr Jayaprakash Narayan on Tuesday condemned the Haryana Government for transferring senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka who is probing alleged undervaluation of properties dealt with by Robert Vadra and his companies. Read More

CM Announces Special Steps to commemorate COP-II

Hyderabad, October 16 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday said that the State Government would initiate special steps to commemorate the historic COP-11 now being held in Hyderabad. Read More

PM announces US $ 50 million for biodiversity conservation

Hyderabad, October 16 : Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has announced a sum of US $ 50 million during India’s presidency of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to strengthen the institutional mechanism for biodiversity conservation in India. Read More

T-leaders display unity to protest against PM's visit

Hyderabad, October 16 : Probably for the first ever since the launch of Telangana agitation, leaders across party lines assembled at one stage to protest against Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's visit to the city. Read More

Singareni workers to get Rs 60 Cr worth incentives

Hyderabad, October 16 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday announced a big boon of 17 per cent special incentive to Singareni workers. Read More

Over 4,800 Haj pilgrims of AP reach Holy Mecca

Hyderabad, October 15 : Three batches consisting of 950 Haj pilgrims were flagged off at Haj House at Nampally here on Monday. Read More

HCS demands action against Sangareddy MLA

Hyderabad, October 15 : The Hyderabad Civil Society on Monday demanded stern action Government Whip and Sangareddy MLA T Japaprakash Reddy alias Jagga Reddy for his comments against Congress MP G Vivek. Read More

Unani, Ayurveda can treat dengue: Experts

Hyderabad, October 15 : Dengue fever could be easily treated with the Indian system of medicines. Read More

CM proposes integrated plan to boost Handloom and Textiles sector

Hyderabad, October 15 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday directed the Handlooms and Textiles Department to chalk out an action plan including demand, supply capacity, marketing and how to ensure remunerative wages to the weavers and what more government support is needed for all these. Read More

Nizamabad-Kacheguda Passenger to stop at Sirnapalli

Hyderabad, October 15 : The South Central Railway will provide one minute stoppage for Nizamabad-Kacheguda-Nizamabad DEMU Passenger at Sirnapalli with effect from October 17. Read More

Now you can pay utility bills through mobile phone

Hyderabad, October 15 : Minister for Information Technology and Communications Ponnala Lakshmaiah launched the MeeSeva portal and MeeSeva-Airtel Money Services at a private hotel here on Monday. Read More

Gandra criticises Naidu for making too many promises

Hyderabad, October 15 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy on Monday alleged that Telugu Desam Party president Nara Chandrababu Naidu was on a spree of making illogical promises to the people during his on-going "Vastunna Mee Kosam" padayatra. Read More

HC serves notice to KTR for criticism its judgment

Hyderabad, October 15 : Taking suo moto cognizance of criticism on one of its judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday served notice to Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Tarakarama Rao. Read More

Greater Hyderabad gets country's first Biodiversity Index

Hyderabad, October 15 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy released the Greater Hyderabad City Biodiversity Index - 2012, the first in the country, at the Cities of Life City and Sub-national Biodiversity Summit at HICC Convention Centre here on Monday. Read More

Botsa defends Azad's statement on Telangana

Hyderabad, October 15 : Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday claimed that the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre never said that it would not give Telangana State. Read More

Padayatra will highlight failures of Govt: YSRCP

Hyderabad, October 14 : Describing the Maro Praja Prasthanam Padayatra as unique in many ways, the YSR Congress party has said that it would be a protest march to highlight the failures of the State Government and its nexus with main opposition TDP. Read More

Etala denies differences between TRS and TPJAC

Hyderabad, October 12 : The Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Sunday denied having any difference with the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee. Read More

JD (U) asks Centre to early decision on Telangana

Hyderabad, October 14 : Reiterating his party's support for formation of Telangana, Janata Dal (United) National General Secretary Arun Kumar Srivastava on Sunday demanded that the Centre take an early decision on the statehood issue. Read More

KK accuses Azad of hurting Telangana sentiments

Hyderabad, October 14 : Former president of Pradesh Congress Committee president K Keshava Rao on Sunday accused Union Health Minister and In-charge of AP Congress affairs Ghulam Nabi Azad of hurting the sentiments of people in Telangana region. Read More

Minister seeks religious leaders' role in environment protection

Hyderabad, October 14 : Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development M Maheedhar Reddy on Sunday advised that the services of religious leaders could be utilised to create awareness about the protection of environment. Read More

Travel agent held in fake Visa racket

Hyderabad, October 14 : The East Zone Team of Commissioner’s Task Force has unearthed a fake Visa racket by arresting the owner of a travel agency. Read More

ASSOCHAM study predicts speedy growth for Tractor Industry

Hyderabad, October 14 : Growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20 per cent, the domestic tractor industry (in volume terms) is likely to grow from the current level of about 5 lakh units to about 8.6 lakh units by 2015, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said on Sunday. Read More

Traffic restrictions for PM’s visit on Oct 16

Hyderabad, October 14 : The City Police has imposed certain restrictions on movement of traffic on certain roads and timings on October 16 in view of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to the city. Read More

Congress MLC demands probe into finance corporations

Hyderabad, October 14 : Congress MLC MS Prabhakar Rao on Sunday welcomed the suspension of former Managing Director of State Minorities Finance Corporation Syed Ilyas Hyder Rizvi. Read More

Hyderabad Police to enforce restrictions on Bakrid Qurbani

Hyderabad, October 14 : The City Police will enforce certain restrictions on transportation of animals from neighbouring districts and other rural areas to Hyderabad for Bakrid festival.Read More

Padmaraju advises Naidu to visit mental hospital

Hyderabad, October 14 : Government Whip in the Legislative Council Rudraraju Padmaraju on Sunday ridiculed the promises being made by Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu during his "Vastunna Mee Kosam" padayatra.Read More

TD-Telangana Forum demands all-party meet on Telangana

Hyderabad, October 13 : The Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convenor Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Saturday demanded that the UPA Government convene an all party meeting on the Telangana issue. Read More

Police gear up to arrest ex-minister Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, October 13 : A day after Andhra Pradesh High Court lifted the stay on his arrest warrant in Green Field land scam, the Cyberabad Police on Saturday started making efforts to arrest former minister Dr P Shankar Rao. Read More

Bring dengue under Aarogyasri, demands Lok Satta

Hyderabad, October 13 : The Lok Satta Party on Saturday demanded that the State Government bring dengue under the purview of Aarogyasri and provide relief to poor people who are put to immense suffering and financial hardship. Read More

TPJAC demands White Paper on Centre's initiatives on Telangana

Hyderabad, October 12 : Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Saturday demanded that the Centre issue a White Paper on its efforts to solve the Telangana issue. Read More

YSR family holds patent for padayatras: Karunakar Reddy

Kadapa, October 13 :  The YSR Congress party on Saturday claimed that the family of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy holds the patent for holding padayatras in the State. Read More

Can Naidu promise to bring back his 9-yr rule? asks YSRCP

Hyderabad, October 13 : Taking strong objection to N Chandrababu Naidu remarks on YS Vijayamma and her demand for a No Trust move against the State Government to be moved by the main opposition party, YSRCP has said “We will go to the people promising the revival of YSR golden era, is TDP prepared to promise that it will bring back its nine-year rule.” Read More

Kiran claims he is better than previous CMs

Hyderabad, October 13 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has apparently adopted a new strategy to prove his leadership in the State. Read More

Telangana solution not possible in near future: Azad

Hyderabad, October 12 : Union Health Minister and In-charge of State Congress Affairs Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday categorically ruled out the possibilities of Centre resolving the Telangana issue in near future. Read More

NTSE, NMMSS written tests on Nov 18

Hyderabad, October 12 : The Directorate of Government Examinations on Friday informed that the State-level National Talent Search Examination and National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme Written Tests will be conducted on November 18 across the State. Read More

Kondandaram slams City Police for Mahankali Temple theft

Hyderabad, October 12 : Accusing the City Police of having failed to provide necessary security to an important place of worship like Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Friday demanded that the State Government take immediate measures for the protection of all religious places in the Telangana region. Read More 

Minister accuses private sector of creating fear around Dengue

Hyderabad, October 12 : Family Welfare Minister Dr DL Ravindra Reddy on Friday accused the private medical practitioners of creating fear and hype among the masses over the Dengue fever. Read More 

Nizamia Tibbi Hospital to be modernised with Rs 4.40 Cr

Hyderabad, October 12 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday announced the enhancement of budget for modernisation of Government Nizamia Tibbi pital at Charminar from Rs 3 crore to Rs 4.40 crore.       

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Justice Subhashan Reddy sowrn in as AP's Lok Ayukta

Hyderabad, October 12 : Justice B Subhashan Reddy on Friday was sworn in as the Lok Ayukta of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

SCR to run 14 Dussera special trains between Nanded and Surat

Hyderabad, October 12 : The South Central Railway will run 14 special trains between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Surat to clear the extra rush of passengers during Dussera and Diwali festivals. Read More

SCR to run six special trains between Chennai and Shalimar

Hyderabad, October 12 : In order to clear extra rush of passengers, the South Central Railway will run six special trains between Chennai and Shalimar via Gudur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam from October 15 to 30. Read More

CLP seeks Vijayamma's clarification on allegations against Jagan

Hyderabad, October 12 : The Congress Legislature Party on Friday asked YSR Congress party honorary president YS Vijayamma to clarify on the allegations of corruption being faced by Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy before Sharmila begins her padayatra from October 18. Read More

Naidu completes 200-km of padayatra

Anantapur, October 12 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday completed 200 kilometres of his marathon padayatra "Vastunna Mee Kosam" that he undertook on October 2. Read More

Over 3,000 Haj pilgrims from AP reach Jeddah

Hyderabad, October 11 : Over 3,000 Haj pilgrims from the State have reached Jeddah for the Haj – 2012.

Aruna returns after three-day Delhi visit

Hyderabad, October 11 : After her three-day visit to New Delhi, Information and Public Relations Minister DK Aruna on Thursday returned to the State Capital.

Lok Satta questions Justice Subhashan Reddy's appointment as Lokayukta

Hyderabad, October 11 : Lok Satta party national president Dr Jayaprakash Narayan on Thursday questioned the appointment of Justice Subhashan Reddy as Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh.

Monthly combined MMTS-APSRTC Ticket fares to be hiked by Rs 100

Hyderabad, October 11 : In view of the increase in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus fares, the monthly combined MMTS / APSRTC ticket fare, issued by Railways at all the Hyderabad / Secunderabad MMTS stations will be increased from Rs.600 to Rs.700.

TRS accuses media of sabotaging Telangana movement

Hyderabad, October 11 : The Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Thursday accused a section of media of trying to sabotage the Telangana agitation by distorting the statements of TRS leaders.

No breakthrough in temple theft case

Hyderabad, October 11 : The City Police have failed to achieve a breakthrough in the sensational theft case of gold and diamond jewellery that occurred at Simhavani Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza.

Actor Nagarjuna calls on Nimmagadda in jail

Hyderabad, October 11 : Cine Actor Nagarjuna on Thursday called on industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad in Chanchalguda Central Jail on the occasion of his birthday.

Vijayamma, Bharati meets Jagan at Chanchalguda Jail

Hyderabad, October 11 : YSR Congress party honorary president YS Vijaya Lakshmi on Thursday called on her son and Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy at Chanchalguda Central Prison.

AP plans to supply construction labourers to Qatar, Singapore

Hyderabad, October 11 : Labour Minister Danam Nagender on Thursday announced that the State Government would try to encash the demand of construction labourers in Singapore and Qatar by training the youth from the State in required skills.

YSR's daughter to undertake 3,000-km long marathon padayatra

Hyderabad, October 11 : In an apparent move to counter the marathon padayatra "Vastunna Mee Kosam" launched by Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, the YSR Congress party too has announced that YSR's daughter Sharmila will undertake a similar padyatra from October 18.

Kiran will lose CM's post in one month, predicts Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, October 11 : Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Thursday claimed that he was dropped from the State Cabinet only due to personal differences with Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Weaker sections will developed on permanent basis: CM

Ongole, October 10 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that the State Government was implementing several welfare schemes to develop weaker sections on a permanent basis.

GHMC Mayor advocates ad-free city

Hyderabad, October 10 : The Standing Committee of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Wednesday decided to conduct health camps in hot spots areas for mosquito breeding by duly involving the local corporators.

Week long Army recruitment rally in Karimnagar from Oct 12

Hyderabad, October 10 : A week long Army Recruitment Rally will be held at the Ambdekar Stadium in Karimangar town from October 12 to 19th to recruit eligible candidates from Telangana Region for various posts.

PAC to decide YSRCP action plan

Hyderabad, October 10 : The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of YSR Congress Party will meet on Thursday to finalise the future course of action and chalk out the mass contact programme to highlight the failures of ruling Congress and main opposition TDP.

Eight batch of AP’s Haj pilgrims reach Jeddah

Hyderabad, October 10 : With the departure of two more batches of 560   Haj pilgrims on Wednesday, the total number of pilgrims increased to 2407 who have reached the sacred destination of Makkah-al-Mukarramah from the State.

SLPRB releases Answer Keys for constables, Sis exams`

Hyderabad, October 10 : The State Level Police Recruitment Board on Wednesday informed that the Answer Keys for the written examinations of different posts held between October 3 and October 8 have been released and uploaded to www.apstatepolice.org.  

Nagam slams Aruna's Delhi visit over Telangana

Hyderabad, October 10 : Telangana Nagara Samithi president and Nagarkurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that Information and Public Relations Minister DK Aruna visited New Delhi over the Telangana issue at the instance of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and some Seemandhra leaders.

Naidu is afraid of facing probe into IMG allotments, alleges Shiva Reddy

Hyderabad, October 10 : Government Whip in the State Legislative Council Shiva Reddy on Wednesday alleged that Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was afraid of facing a probe into the IMG land allotments.

Shankar Rao accuses CM of dividing T-ministers

Hyderabad, October 10 : Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Wednesday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar of trying to sabotage the separate Telangana movement by creating a rift among the ministers from the region.

SCR takes active steps to clear passenger rush

Hyderabad, October 10 : The South Central Railway on Wednesday said that it took sustained measures to clear extra rush of passenger traffic during holidays and festival and pilgrim seasons. 

Nearly 1500 Haj pilgrims of AP have reached Mecca: SHC

Hyderabad, October 9 : Two batches consisting of 299 and 350 Haj pilgrims left Hyderabad for Jeddah on Tuesday.

Srilakshmi released from Women's Prison in OMC case

Hyderabad, October 9 : Suspended IAS officer and accused in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case, Y Srilakshmi, was released on bail from Women's Central Prisons at Chanchalguda on Tuesday.

Dr JP asks youth to join Lok Satta party

Hyderabad, October 9 : Lok Satta party president Dr Jayaprakash Narayan on Tuesday claimed that there was no better platform than his party for transforming the country.

CM covers 2500 Kms in Indiramma Baata

Hyderabad, October 9 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's has travelled about 2,500 kms covering 55 constituencies in seven districts across Andhra Pradesh as part of Indiramma Baata programme. He is presently on his eighth leg of Indiramma Baata touring Prakasam district.

State owes Rs 8,300 Cr arrears towards Fee Reimbursement: CM`

Ongole, October 9 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday disclosed that the State Government presently owes about Rs 8,300 crore towards arrears of Fee Reimbursement scheme.

Citing mother's demise, Dharmana Prasad do not appear before CBI Court

Hyderabad, October 9 : Roads and Buildings Minister B Dharmana Prasad Rao did not appear in person before the CBI Court on Tuesday in connection with the Vanpic aspect of disproportionate assets case of YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

CM enjoys no clout in Delhi, alleges Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, October 9 : Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Tuesday targeted Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy while accusing him of having of not having any clout in New Delhi.

BJP accuses State of neglecting farmers' welfare

Hyderabad, October 9 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused the State Government of neglecting the welfare of farmers in the State.

OMC case: CBI takes Ali Khan into custody for interrogation

Hyderabad, October 9 : The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday took K Mehfuz Ali Khan, personal assistant of jailed mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy, into custody for further questioning into the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) scam.

Congress leaders did not invite KCR to Delhi, says Lagadapati

New Delhi, October 4 : Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal on Thursday claimed that Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao was not invited by the top leaders of the Congress party to the national capital to hold talks on Telangana.

JAC plans massive protests during PM's visit on Oct 16

Hyderabad, October 4 : The Telangana Political Joint Action Committee is planning to organise massive protests on October 16 during the visit of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to attend the global biodiversity conference in the city.

BIE extends date for scholarships applications

Hyderabad, October 4 : The Board of Intermediate Education on Thursday extended the last date for submission of applications for scholarships by the students who passed intermediate in March this year up to October 12.

CM reviews progress of COP-11

Hyderabad, October 4 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday reviewed the progress of the COP-11 being held in Hyderabad and also the advantages Andhra Pradesh have from the biodiversity conference.

CM condoles Dharmana's mother's death

Hyderabad, October 4 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy expressed grief over the demise of Smt Savitramma, mother of Roads and Buildings Minister B Dharmana Prasada Rao.

GHMC's Biodiversity Index to be unveiled on Oct 15

Hyderabad, October 4 : The Greater Hyderabad City Biodiversity Index (CBI) covering the GHMC limits spread across Medak, Ranga Reddy and Hyderabad districts will be released on October 15 during the City for Life Summit as part of on-going global biodiversity conference.

Congress MLCs seek action T-Cong MPs

Hyderabad, October 4 : Three Congress MLCs from Telangana region on Thursday demanded that the Congress High Command take action against the MPs who staged dharna before the camp office of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy during Telangana March on September 30.

Ponguleti admits differences between CM and T-Cong MPs

Hyderabad, October 4 : AICC Secretary and MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Thursday admitted that serious differences have cropped up between the party MPs from Telangana region and Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Shankar Rao seeks action against DGP for contempt of court

Hyderabad, October 4 : Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Thursday requested the Andhra Pradesh High Court to take action against Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy and other police officials for contempt of court.

After a month, KCR returns to Hyderabad

New Delhi/Hyderabad, October 3 : Almost a month after staying in New Delhi, Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao returned to Hyderabad on Wednesday evening.

AP Genco to get coal linkages for three projects

Hyderabad, October 3 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday agreed to positively consider the request of AP Genco for coal linkage of their three projects.

CM asks HMDA to speed up cleaning of Hussainsagar

Hyderabad, October 3 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to speed up the Hussainsagar cleaning project and complete it on war footing.

Aruna turns down demand for resignation

Mahabubnagar, October 3 : Information and Public Relations Minister DK Aruna on Wednesday turned down the demand for resignation of elected representatives from the Telangana region.

DGP reviews security for COP-11

Hyderabad, October 3 : Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy on Wednesday reviewed the security arrangements for the on-going global bio-diversity conference.

"Reforms for Citizen-Centric Governance" Conference from Oct 5

Hyderabad, October 3 : The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is organising a two-day Regional Conference on `Reforms for Citizen-Centric Governance’ in collaboration with the State Government on October 05- 06, 2012.

YSRCP slams Naidu for fledgling remark

Hyderabad, October 3 : Taking strong objection to TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu’s remark attributing fledgling qualities to YSRCP, the Party spokesperson Vasireddy Padma has said, padayatra is routine duty of any leader and it need not be dubbed as a sacrifice.

All arrangements in place for Haj Camp from Thursday

Hyderabad, October 3 : The departure of nearly 8,000 pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh and adjacent districts of Karnataka for Haj-2012 will begin from October 6.

Naidu faces T-trouble during padayatra

Anantapur, October 3 : The seperate Telangana issue continued to haunt Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu during his padayatra "Vastunna Mee Kosam".

GHMC Commissioner reviews dengue cases

Hyderabad, October 3 : GHMC Commissioner MT Krishna Babu on Wednesday inspected Narmada Hospital at Gandhinagar to enquire into the prevalence of dengue and other viral fevers.

TDP corporators stage dharna at Secretariat over dengue cases

Hyderabad, October 3 : The City Police on Wednesday arrested 14 corporators of Telugu Desam Party for staging dharna before the State Secretariat in protest against the failure of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in spread of dengue and other viral diseases.

Nadendla slams T-Cong leaders over Telangana issue

Hyderabad, October 3 : Former Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao on Wednesday accussed the Congress leaders from the Telangana region of trying to gain political mileage over the statehood issue. 

Beautification of Mir Alam Tank to begin soon

Hyderabad, October 3 : The State Government will soon take measures for the protection and beautification of historic Mir Alam Tank in the Old City.

Fill 30,000 teachers’ posts in one month: CM to officials

Hyderabad, October 3 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday directed the officials to announce the results of DSC and Model School Teacher Posts by October 7 and fill up 30,000 teacher posts in one month.

Naidu's padayatra is for the people: Harikrishna

Anantapur, October 2 : Rajya Sabha member N Harikrishna on Tuesday claimed that Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was taking up the "Vastunna Mee Kosam" padayatra for the sake of people and not to gain political mileage.

Shankar Rao demands Indira, Rajiv statues in Assembly premises

Hyderabad, October 2 : Former Minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Tuesday demanded the installation of statues of national leaders in the premises of State Legislative Assembly.

GHMC pays ex-gratia to victims' families

Hyderabad, October 2 : The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Tuesday paid ex-gratia to the families of three boys who lost their lives in separate incidents.

Toorpu slams T-Cong MPs for targeting CM

Hyderabad, October 2 : Government Whip Toorpu Jayaprakash Reddy on Tuesday accused the Congress MPs from Telangana region of causing damage to the party.

Fish production may cross 13 MT by 2016: ASSOCHAM

Hyderabad, October 2 : Fish production in India is set to cross 13 million tonnes (MT) mark by 2016 from the current level of over nine million tonnes, according to a comprehensive study on fisheries brought out by apex industry body ASSOCHAM, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.

TPJAC accuses State of linking violence to T-movement

Hyderabad, October 2 : Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Tuesday accused the State Government of unleashing a propaganda attributing violence to the Telangana movement.

Naidu begins marathon padayatra

Hyderabad/Anantapur, October 2 : Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday began his 117-day long padyatra from Hindupur of Anantapur district.

T-Cong MPs, ministers turn down demand for resignation

Hyderabad, October 1 : A day after threatening to give mass resignation, the Congress MPs from the Telangana region have softened their tones stating that they would mount pressure on the High Command to take a favourable decision on the statehood issue.

Seemandhra leaders not obstructing T-formation

Guntur, October 1 : Congress MP Kavuri Sambasiva Rao on Monday denied the allegations that Seemandhra leaders were obstructing the formation of Telangana formation.

Task Force to begin Engg Colleges’ inspection from Oct 12

Hyderabad, October 1 : The Task Force Committee set up by the State Government to inspect engineering colleges will start their inspections on October 12.

Trade Mission from Washington to visit the State

Hyderabad, October 1 : A Trade Mission led by the Governor of State of Washington, United States of America, Christine O Gregoire will call on the Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday at his Camp Office at Begumpet.

CM pays rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Hyderabad, October 1 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday claimed that he was committed to ensure the benefits of all the welfare and developmental programmes initiated by the State Government reach the poorest of the poor, as advocated by Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. 

CM asks Centre to exempt AP from NEET-2013

Hyderabad, October 1 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar on Monday asked the Centre to exempt Andhra Pradesh from the NEET-2013.

BJP describes Telangana March as grand success

Hyderabad, October 1 : Describing Sunday's Telangana March as a grand success, BJP State president G Kishan Reddy on Monday alleged that the State Government and Police tried to sabotage the March.

Telangana Bandh evokes poor response in city

Hyderabad, October 1 : The Telangana Bandh call given by Osmania University Students Joint Action Committee and other parties on Monday evoked poor response across the region, especially in the State capital.

UN conference on Biodiversity begins at HICC

Hyderabad, October 1 : The United Nations meeting on the safe use of Living Modified Organisms, or the Parties Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP MOP 6), began at HICC Convention Centre here on Monday.