Over 9 lakh appear for Environmental Edn exams

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : The Board of Intermediate Education informed that the Intermediate first year Environmental Education Examination was successfully conducted on Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Read More

BPCL gives Rs 50 lakh towards CMRF

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : A delegation under the leadership of Keshav V.Shenoy, Executive Director, Southern Head, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, called on Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy at the Chief Minister's Camp Office on Friday and presented a cheque for Rs.50 lakhs towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). Read More

BJP demands extension of Metro upto Sangareddy

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : A BJP delegation led by former MLAs Dr K Lakshman and Baddam Bal Reddy met HMR MD Mr.NVS Reddy on Friday and represented that Corridor-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project be extended from Miyapur to Patancheru immediately and plans be prepared for it’s further extension upto Sangareddy.  They have stated that in view of large scale industrial development and presence of several educational institutions, offices and colonies in BHEL Ramachandrapuram and Patancheru areas, heavy traffic congestion is experienced everyday and people are losing hours of precious time in travelling by road. Read More

Lobbying intensifies as RS elections become inevitable

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : After facing the heat of Telangana Bill, the politics in Andhra Pradesh is preparing for yet another round of showdown during Rajya Sabha elections. Read More

GHMC Commissioner visits Kapra circle

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has instructed the Assistant City Planner of Kapra Circle to prepare and submit a proposal by 5th February 2014 for junction improvement plan at Habsiguda X roads by acquiring land by dismantling the building. Read More

Haj 2014 applications to be issued from Saturday

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Ahmadullah will release the Haj Application Forms for the Haj 2014 at 11:30 AM on Saturday at the  Haj House at Nampally. Read More

885 held for ticketless travelling

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway carried out a Mega Fortress Ticket Checking drive against ticketless travel, irregular travel and unbooked luggage at Cherlapalli railway station. Read More

SCR to run four Spl Trains between Sec-Vizag

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : In order to clear extra rush of passengers, South Central Railway will run four AC superfast special trains between Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam. Read More

Change is what the State needs: Jagan

Nayudupeta (Nellore dist), Jan 31 : Strongly advocating a change in the political system which has been decayed as the public figures are keeping personal and political agenda ahead of the people’s welfare, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the welfare state of YSR golden era should be brought back by rejecting the divisive and opportunistic forces. Read More

Katari rebuts KCR’s charge

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : Accusing Lok Satta Party national President and Kukatpally legislator Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, who unveiled a comprehensive and amicable solution to the State’s bifurcation, of being anti Telangana is nothing but playing vote bank politics, said State Lok Satta Party President Katari Srinivasa Rao here today. Read More

Dr. JP wants President to get AP Bill amended

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : Lok Satta Party national President and Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan has urged President Pranab Mukherjee to ensure that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill addresses the negative consequences of division of the State, and the legitimate concerns of residual Andhra Pradesh before recommending its introduction in Parliament. Read More

GHMC ‘Face to Face’ programme on Saturday

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation will conduct “Face to Face” between 4 PM to 5 PM on Saturday in the Face to Face Hall, GHMC Head Office. Read More

Commissioner imposes prohibitory orders in city

Hyderabad, Jan 31 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma has issued certain prohibitory orders with a view to maintain public order, peace and tranquility in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Read More

Resolution against T-Bill will not be sent to Prez: Dy Speaker

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Deputy Speaker Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday made it clear that the resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly against the State Reorganisation Bill 2013 would not be sent to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Read More

RR Act invoked 2nd time in Water Board history

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board invoked the RR Act for the second time in its history by confiscating mobile assets for non-payment of dues from three defaulters under the jurisdiction of O&M Division.No.X, Saheb Nagar here on Thursday. Read More

One Special Train between Hyderabad and Kakinada Port

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : In order to clear extra rush of passengers, the South Central Railway will run one Special Train between Hyderabad and Kakinada Port on Friday. Read More

AP Express, Sec-Patna Express rescheduled on Friday

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : The South Central Railway has rescheduled two express trains on Friday. Read More

YSRCP played a historic role in Assembly: Bhumana

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Asserting that the Party has played a historic role in the Assembly in sending back the State Reorganisation Bill, YSR Congress Party has said both Kiran Kumar Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu have played into the hands of the Congress high command and have helped in the division process till the last minute while mutually shielding each other. Read More

College of Defence Management signs MoU with OU

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : The College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, in its growing stature has now signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Osmania University(OU) to offer PhD Program in Defence and Strategic Studies to its faculty under the joint aegis of College of Defence Management and Osmania University, Hyderabad. Read More

CM acted like 'Shakuni' on T-Bill issue: CPI

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : CPI floor leader G Mallesh on Thursday condemned the role played by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on the issue of State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

KTR accuses Speaker of setting wrong precedent

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Tarakarama Rao on Thursday accused Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar of setting a wrong precedent by passing the resolution against State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Resolution against T-Bill unpardonable: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : TDP MLA Revanth Reddy on Thursday condemned the manner in which the resolution under Rule 77 moved by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy against State Reorganisation Bill was passed by Speaker Nadendla Manohar in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Errabelli slams Speaker's behaviour

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Thursday strongly condemned Speaker Nadendla Manohar for accepting and passing the resolution against State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Komatireddy praises T-legislators for successful debate

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Former minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy claimed victory for Telangana people in successful completion of debate on AP Reorganisation Bill in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

T-process in Assembly completed: Gandra

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy stated that the process of taking the views of State Legislative Assembly on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation has been completed on Thursday. Read More

Assembly did not vote on T-Bill: Digvijay Singh

New Delhi, Jan 30 : AICC General Secretary and Incharge of AP Congress Affairs Digvijay Singh on Thursday contended that the Andhra Pradesh Assembly did not vote on the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

YSRCP to meet Prez to keep State united

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Buoyed by Assembly passing the resolution rejecting the AP State Reorganisation Bill by voice vote, YSR Congress Party has said it will take the battle to Delhi and meet the President Pranab Mukharjee to reiterate the need for keeping the state united. Read More

Etala asks Centre to expedite T-formation process

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etala Rajender demanded that Speaker Nadendla Manohar return the State Reorganisation Bill to President Pranab Mukherjee along with the views expressed by MLAs. Read More

T-Bill resolution is irrelevant, says Dy CM

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the completion of debate on State Reorganisation Bill in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Andhra Pradesh Assembly rejects Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 30 : The Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected the State Reorganisation Bill 2013 on creating a separate Telangana State. Read More

One more booked for drawing water illegally

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has filed a criminal case against a person for illegally drawing drinking water. Read More

T-Bill will not be admitted in Parliament: CM

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reiterated the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2013 was full of flaws. Read More

BIE's Environmental Education Exam on Jan 31

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : The Board of Intermediate Education on Wednesday informed that the ‘Environmental Education Examination’ for First year Intermediate students will be held on January 31from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM in their respective colleges. Read More

12 Spl trains between Aurangabad-Tirupati & Sec-Vijayawada

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : In order to clear extra rush of passengers, the South Central Railway will run 12 Special Trains between Aurangabad and Tirupati & Secunderabad and Vijayawada. Read More

UoH faculty gets prestigious DBT-TATA Innovation Fellowship-2014

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Prof. Balasubramanian Senthilkumaran, Head, Department of Animal Sciences, School of Life Sciences-CAS, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad has been conferred the prestigious DBT-TATA Innovation Fellowship-2014 by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India for his outstanding research contribution in unraveling the sexual development, plasticity, gametogenesis and endocrine disruption using various fish models. Read More

Harish Rao condemns SA ministers' security demand

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi deputy floor leader T Harish Rao on Wednesday condemned the Seemandhra ministers for stating that they fear attack by pro-Telangana activists. Read More

CM, ministers submit affidavits against bifurcation

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, ministers and legislators from Seemandhra region on Wednesday submitted affidavits to Speaker Nadendla Manohar opposing the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Aam Aadmi Party eyes Hyderabad LS seat

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : The Aam Aadmi Party is all set to enter the political arena of Hyderabad in the month of February. Read More

T-Bill protests paralyse Legislative Council

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : After two adjournments of over an hour, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was adjourned for the day following continuation of deadlock over the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Assembly adjourned as deadlock over T-Bill continues

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : The Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly could not transact any business for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as legislators from both Telangana and Seemandhra regions remained stubborn on their respective stands on the AP Reorganisation Bill-2013. Read More

Missing 5-Yr-old boy found murdered

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : A kindergarten student, R. Yash Raj Kumar,  who was missing from his house at Manghalhat from Tuesday evening, was found murdered near Peeran cheruvu at Narsingi on city outskirts on Wednesday morning. Read More

Speaker working under pressure, says Errabelli

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Wednesday alleged that Speaker Nadendla Manohar was working under immense pressure. Read More

Modi doesn't need Salman Khan: BJP

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday stated that its Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi does not need film actor Salman Khan to boost his image. Read More

Jupally condemns Naidu's silence on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday alleged that the TDP legislators were not allowing the Assembly to function to prevent N Chandrababu Naidu from making a statement on State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Seemandhra legislators should remain united: YSRCP

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : YSR Congress Party deputy floor leader Shobha Nagi Reddy on Wednesday called for unity among the legislators from Seemandhra region to keep Andhra Pradesh united. Read More

TDP should be realistic, says Srikanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : YSR Congress Party MLA Srikanth Reddy on Wednesday accused the Telugu Desam Party of misleading the people on the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Seemandhra ministers insist on voting on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 29 : Ministers from Seemandhra region on Wednesday insisted that there should be voting on the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Bill 2013. Read More

YSRCP second plenary on Feb 1, 2

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : The second plenary session of YSR Congress Party would be held at Idupulapaya in YSR Kadapa district on February 1 and 2 during which organisational elections including that of the President would be held. Read More

BSNL AP Reconnection Mela extended till Feb 9

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : The BSNL AP Reconnection Mela has been extended from 27th January to 9th February at all Customer Service Centers.  Read More

SCR conducts workshop on fire safety

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway conducted a workshop on Fire Safety and usage of Fire Extinguisher at Secunderabad Station on Tuesday. Read More

Botsa warns of action against rebels

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday warned of stern action against the rebel candidates who filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. Read More

RS Polls: Eight file nominations for six seats

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : As many as eight candidates filed nomination papers for the six Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. They include two rebel candidates of Congress party. Read More

CREDAI expresses shock over increase in Repo Rate

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), the apex body for private real estate developers in India, expressed its concern over the RBI decision to increase the Repo Rates by 25 bps to 8% in the monetary policy review. The step was unexpected as the industry was expecting RBI to give precedence to growth over inflation especially as prices are trending downwards, core inflation is within the comfort zone. Read More

YSRCP asks CM, Naidu to attend BAC meet

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : YSR Congress Party deputy floor leader Shobha Nagi Reddy on Tuesday demanded that the Congress and TDP should clarify their stands on the Telangana issue. Read More

TDP MLAs ready to support YSRCP to stop division: Keshav

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : TDP MLA P Keshav on Tuesday announced that the Seemandhra legislators from his party were willing to support the YSR Congress Party to stop division of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Harish Rao slams CM for delaying AP bifurcation file

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : TRS Deputy floor leader T Harish Rao has slammed Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for delaying a file related to bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

KK is the best choice for RS polls: CPI

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : CPI floor leader Gundu Mallesh on Tuesday claimed that TRS Secretary General K Keshav Rao was the best person to represent the Telangana region in the Parliament. Read More

Etala hails KK's nomination for RS elections

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etala Rajender on Tuesday hailed the nomination of K Keshav Rao as the party's candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. Read More

SA ministers vow to support Cong RS candidates

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : Congress ministers from Seemandhra region on Tuesday made it clear that they would support the official candidates of Congress party in the Rajya Sabha elections. Read More

Assembly remain paralysed over T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 28 : The proceedings of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday over the notice served by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy seeking rejection of State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

YSRCP torchbearer of United State movement: Karunakar Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : Asserting that the Party has been the sole torchbearer in the fight for a united state, YSR Congress has said Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu have been leapfrogging on their stand and versions which lack clarity and conviction on the division issue. Read More

GHMC personal fitness trainees leave for training

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : REEMAP Chairman KC Reddy has informed the personal fitness trainees that they could bring their grievances, if any,  to the notice of GHMC Call Centre or to the RYK toll free number during their 45 days training programme at RAXA (Read as Raksha) Academy  Anantapur District. Read More

Temporary stoppage provided at Nalwar Station for eight Express Trains

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The South Central Railway will provide an additional stoppage at Nalwar Station to facilitate the pilgrims attending Korisiddeshwar Jathra Mahotsava to be held at Nalwar on Wadi-Guntakal section. Read More

771 held for ticketless travel in trains

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The Secunderabad Division of SC Railway carried out surprise bus raid checks against ticketless travel and un-booked luggage at Ghatkesar Railway Station on Monday and apprehended 771 persons. An amount of Rs. 2.56 lakh was realized from them towards penalty. Read More

GHMC aims to collect Rs 1250 Cr Property Tax

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar on Monday informed that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation as on today collected the property tax amounting to Rs. 538.67 crores which is Rs. 70 crores more than that of last year on the same day and could reach the GHMC’s first target Rs. 1000 crores and later the target is being fixed for Rs. 1,250 crores. Read More

GoAP, Vizag City bags three coveted awards

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The State Government and Visakhapatnam City got three Awards for providing best Basic Services for Urban Poor (BSUP). Visakhapatnam got Best city award for implementation of BSUP for 2012-13, Best city award in effective enforcement of three pro poor reforms. GVMC has taken up construction of 14,203 housing units for the poor, completed 14139 and handed over 12,348. The State Government got the SJSRY award for providing amenities for urban poor. Read More

CM misleading Seemandhra people, alleges Srikanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : YSRCP MLA Srikanth Reddy on Monday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of misleading the people of Seemandhra region over State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Telangana Bill will be passed in Parliament: Gandra

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy has claimed that the Congress High Command was ready with the strategy to ensure passing of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2013 in the Parliament. Read More

Komatireddy asks CM to withdraw notice

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : Former minister Komatireddy Venkatreddy demanded that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy withdraw the notice that he had served to Speaker Nadendla Manohar seeking a resolution in the Assembly to reject the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

BJP condemns CM for lacking clarity on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : BJP floor leader E Lakshminarayana on Monday criticised Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for not maintaining clarity on State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

YSRCP accuses Cong, TDP of misleading people

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : YSRCP Deputy floor leader Shobha Nagi Reddy on Monday accused the Congress and TDP of misleading the people on Telangana issue. Read More

TRS slams CM for notice on T-Bill

Hyderbad, Jan 27 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi Deputy floor leader T Harish Rao on Monday condemned Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for serving a notice to Speaker Nadendla Manohar seeking rejection of State Reorganisation Bill in the Legislative Assembly. Read More

Will chase away Sonia till Italy: Gali

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : TDP Deputy Floor leader Gali Muddukrishnamma Naidu on Monday said that the people of Seemandhra region would chase away AICC president Sonia Gandhi till Italy if she tries to divide the Telugu people. Read More

Protest over CM's notice paralyses Legislative Council

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The proceedings of the State Legislative Council were paralysed on Monday with the Telangana legislators holding protest demanding the rejection of notice served by Endowments Minister C Ramachandraiah on the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

T-debate stalled in Assembly as ministers join the protest

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The discussion on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill came to a halt in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday with the Telangana legislators, including some ministers, joining the protest asking Speaker Nadendla Manohar to reject the notice given by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to reject the Bill. Read More

MIM may enter into an alliance with TRS

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen is most likely to enter into an alliance with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi. Read More

Lok Satta wants President to safeguard interests of all regions

Hyderabad, Jan 27 : Lok Satta Party national President and MLA Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan requested President Pranab Mukherjee to protect the interests of all Telugu people and the three regions of Andhra Pradesh before recommending introduction of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill in Parliament. Read More

KCR names Keshav Rao as TRS candidate for RS polls

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : Telangna Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday named party’s Secretary General K Keshav Rao as the candidate for ensuing Rajya Sabha elections. Read More

Dy CM advises Kiran Kumar Reddy to quit post

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Sunday advised Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to resign from his post and join the agitation for united Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Digvijay Singh downplays CM's objections on T-Bill

New Delhi, Jan 26 : AICC General Secretary and in-charge of Andhra Pradesh Congress affairs Digvijay Singh on Sunday downplayed the objections raised by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on the State Reorganisation Bill 2013. Read More

Ex-Servicemen from Bandipora on Sadbhavana Tour

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : The Bison Division hosted 24 ex-servicemen from Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir on a National Integration (sadbhavana) tour to Hyderabad and Secunderabad from 22nd to 25th January. Read More

Hyderabad Metro Rail celebrates 65th Republic Day

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : The 65th anniversary of Republic Day was celebrated at Metro Rail Bhavan with nationalistic fervour on Sunday. Read More

Refurbished MMTS rake rolled out for passenger use

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : South Central Railway General Manager PK Srivastava has recently travelled in an MMTS train to assess the facilities being provided to the travellers. Based on his interaction with the commuters, and in tune with its emphasis on providing modern facilities and qualitative services to the rail users, South Central Railway has upgraded one 9-car MMTS rake (one train composition) with improved and new features. This rake, which has been refurbished as per the directions of the General Manager,  has been inducted into service for passenger use on a trail basis from on Sunday on  the momentous occasion of 65th Republic Day celebrations. Read More

South Central Railway celebrates 65th Republic Day

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : The South Central Railway celebrated the 65th Republic Day with gaiety and patriotic fervour at Railway Sports Complex Grounds at Secunderabad on Sunday. Read MOre

Fortress Check conducted at Kacheguda Railway Station

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : A total of 241 travellers were apprehended for various offences, comprising of 149 cases of ticketless travel, 10 cases of irregular travel, 81 cases of un-booked luggage and 1 cases of littering on railway premises during the Fortress Check conducted at Kacheguda Railway Station. 

Reject divisive politics, says Jagan. Read MOre

Andhra Pradesh on growth path, claims Governor

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : Governor ESL Narasimhan on Sunday claimed that the Andhra Pradesh was on the path of growth in several sectors. Read More

Over 6,000 participate in ‘Republic Day Ride’

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : India’s biggest Corporate Cycling Event – ‘Republic Day Ride’ was back once again and held at GMC Balayogi Stadium at Gachibowli here on Sunday. Read More

GHMC outsourcing employees continues relay hunger strike

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : The relay hunger strike of outsourcing employees of all wings of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation entered seventh day on Sunday. The strike continued despite Sunday being a national holiday on account of Republic Day. Read More

Republic Day celebrated with fervor

Hyderabad, Jan 26 : The 65th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor across Andhra Pradesh with the tricolor being unfurled and sweets being distributed besides playing of patriotic songs and garlanding the photos of national leaders Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Read MOre

Kotla lays foundation stone for escalators at Kurnool City Rly Station

Kurnool, Jan 25 : Minister of State for Railways Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy laid the foundation stone for installation of Escalators at Kurnool City Railway Station  here on Saturday.  MLC M Sudhakar Babu, several other dignitaries and senior railway officials were present on the occasion. Read More

OU Asst Professor’s ambitious research proposal gets nod

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : The research proposal of Dr. C. Srinivasulu, Assistant Professor of the Department of Zoology, Osmania University has been sanctioned in collaboration with the University of Bristol under the thematic partnership between UK and India under the UGC - UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). Read More

APNGOs demand one month extension for T-debate

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : APNGOs President Ashok Babu on Saturday warned the political leaders against supporting the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Naidu refuses to accept Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : Leader of the Opposition in Assembly N Chandrababu Naidu refused to buy the contention of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy that Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Bill 2013 was tabled in the House without his active consent. Read More

CM describes Telangana Bill as unconstitutional, flawed

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday described the draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill as unconstitutional. Read More

Time for people to choose rulers amongst themselves: CJ

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : The National Voters’ Day was celebrated amidst extravagant participation at Ravindra Bharathi here on Saturday. Read More

YSRCP MLAs protest in Assembly on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : The YSR Congress Party MLAs on Saturday registered their protest in the State Legislative Assembly alleging lack of clarity on State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Why AP was not named "Telugu Nadu"? Asks Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 25 : Telugu Desam Party MLA Revanth Reddy on Saturday condemned the Seemandhra leaders for staking claim on Hyderabad and Telangana. Read More

Republic Day Parade: CP seeks people’s cooperation

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma on Friday advised the general public not to carry any hand bags, briefcases, cameras, tiffin carriers or other containers while proceeding to the Parade Grounds for the Republic Day Parade no January 26th. Read More

T-Bill lacks clarity, says Suchitra

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : YSRCP Deputy Floor leader Suchitra on Friday claimed that the State Reorganisation Bill lacked clarity. Read More

T-Bill should be passed unanimously: Lakshma Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : Congress MLA K Lakshma Reddy on Friday requested the Seemandhra MLAs to cooperate in unanimously passing the State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Manchireddy blames SA leaders for political instability

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : TDP MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy held the Seemandhra leaders responsible for the present political situation in the State. Read More

TRS MLA slams CM for ignoring Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA Jogi Ramanna on Friday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of ignoring the development in the districts of Telangana region. Read More

YSRCP stalls Assembly over voting on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 24 : The YSR Congress Party continued its protest in the State Legislative Assembly on Friday demanding clarity on voting on State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Prohibitory orders around Assembly extended till Jan 31

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma has prohibited every kind of assembly or public meeting or procession that has potential to cause disturbance to the public peace and safety within a radius of two kilometres of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly/Council building. Read More

Application forms for Haj 2014 from Feb 1

Hydeabad, Jan 23 : The Haj Application Forms for the Haj 2014 will be released and accepted   from 1st February to 15th March 2014 at the office of the AP State haj Committee, Haj House Nampally, Hyderabad. Read More

SBTET announces scheduled for Shorthand, Typewriting exams

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : State Board of Technical Education and Training Secretary D Venkateswarlu on Thursday announced the schedule for the conduct of Typewriting and shorthand examinations. Read More

OU reschedules PhD coursework exams

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : The Deans of Faculties of Osmania University has decided to reschedule the Ph.D. Coursework examination in the first week of March 2014. Read More

No confusion on T-Bill debate: Speaker

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar on Thursday said that there was absolutely clarity on how the State Reorganisation Bill should be dealt in the Assembly. Read More

Will take lifetime to develop Seemandhra capital: TDP MLA

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Telugu Desam Party MLA K Prabhakar Reddy on Thursday said that it would take a lifetime to develop Seemandhra region on par with Hyderabad. Read More

Cong MLA asks CM to prove he is Hyderabadi

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Congress MLA Nageshwar Rao demanded that Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy clarify the reasons that forced him to oppose the decision of Congress High Command on Telangana issue. Read More

Linking naxals with Telangana wrong: Arepally

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Government Whip Arepally Mohan on Thursday slammed Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for trying to link the Telangana issue with Maoists. Read More

Komatireddy accuses CM of ignoring Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Congress MLA and former minister Komatireddy Venkatreddy on Thursday accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of deliberately ignoring the development of Telangana region. Read MOre

YSRCP MLAs disrupt Assembly proceedings

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : YSR Congress Party's demand for voting on State Reorganisation Bill again led to the adjournment of the State Legislative Assembly for a brief time on Thursday. Read More

Shabbir Ali seeks Seemandhra legislators' apology for criticising Nizam

Hyderabad, Jan 23 : Congress MLC and former minister Mohammad Ali Shabbir on Thursday demanded that the Seemandhra legislators tender an unconditional apology for criticising Nizam by distorting historical facts. Read More

Two States will help Telugus: Nagam

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Nagarkurnool MLA Dr Nagam Janardhan Reddy said that there was no harm in having two States for the Telugu speaking people. Read More

Minister Balaraju supports Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Tribal Welfare Minister P Balaraju on Wednesday announced that he would abide by the decision of Congress High Command on Telangana issue. Read More

Seemandhra people encroached upon Hyderabad lands: Vishnuvardhan

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Congress MLA P Vishnuvardhan Reddy on Wednesday accused the Seemandhra leaders of encroaching upon the assets of Telangana, especially Hyderabad. Read More

Assembly, Council pays tributes to ANR

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : The Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday paid rich tributes to legendary Telugu actor Padma Vibhushan Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao who passed away in the early hours of today. Read More

Web portal for Defence pensioners

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Defence pensioners can now go online to monitor their monthly pension statement, disbursement and other related information pertaining to their pension status including pensioner profile through a Web Portal  "www.dpdopensioner.org",  which was recently launched by  the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) New Delhi.   Read More

CM condoles ANR's demise, describes him as a legend

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Chief Minister N.Kiran Kumar Reddy expressed grief and deep sorrow over the demise of legendary Telugu actor Padma Vibhushan Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, in the early hours of today. Read More

Jagan slams Cong, TDP

Kothapallimitta (Chittoor dist), Jan 22 : Taking strong objection for rejecting the permission to install the statue of YSR here, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the political system is in the wrong hands that have selfish motives with Congress and TDP playing divisive politics giving scant respect to the sentiments of the people. Read More

Santragachi-Chennai-Santragachi Bi-Weekly AC Express introduced

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : The Train No. 22807/22808 Santragachi-Chennai-Santragachi Bi-weekly AC Express has been introduced on 15th January, 2014 from Santragachi. This train runs through the jurisdiction of South Central Railway. Read More

Mayor distributes ex-gratia cheque to City Light victim

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain on Wednesday distributed an ex-gratia cheque of Rs 1 lakh to Banoth Badri. Read More

AP State Open Amateur Golf Tournament from Jan 24

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : The Golf Association of Andhra Pradesh (GAAP) will organise the Ernst & Young 11th AP State Open Amateur Golf Tournament-2014 from January 24. Read More

150 prosecuted for violating fire safety norms in trains

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : The South Central Railway has recently conducted a fortnight long special safety drive on prevention of fire accidents in trains all over its network in this January. The Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) and Commercial Staff were involved in joint checks to curb irregularities during the period. Read More

Over 3,400 people sleeping on city roads: GHMC Survey

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has reviewed the functioning of the existing shelters and it was proposed to conduct a rapid survey to know the field problems so that the concept of Night Shelter can be analyzed and strengthened.  For this purpose the Commissioner, GHMC has prepared different formats to capture the data on field.  Read More

National Voters Day to be celebrated on Jan 25

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : GHMC Special Commissioner and District Election Officer Navin Mittal has informed all the electors of 15 Assembly Constituencies of Hyderabad district that the Election Commission of India has decided to celebrate 25th January, its Foundation Day, as the National Voters’ Day every year. The Commission’s objective is to increase the enrolment of voters, by using this occasion so as to make universal adult franchise a complete reality and thereby to enhance the quality of India democracy. The day will also be utilized to spread awareness among voters regarding effective participation in the electoral process Read More

YSRCP MLAs reiterates demand of voting on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : The YSR Congress legislators on Wednesday stalled the proceedings of the State Legislative Assembly insisting on voting on the draft State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

T-Bill is an attack on Telugu self-respect: Dronamraju

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Government Whip Dronamraju Srinivas on Wednesday described the draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill as an attack on the self-respect of the Telugu people. Read More

CM denies discriminating against Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday denied allegations that he discriminated against the Telangana region. Read More

Pro-Telangana activists pull Lagadapati from stage

Hyderabad, Jan 22 : Tension prevaled at the "Maha Dharna" organised by the APNGOs Association at Indira Park here on Wednesday when some pro-Telangana activists pulled  Conress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal from stage. Read More

Cong-TDP vicious campaign against Jagan will fall flat: YSRCP

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : Coming down heavily on the vicious and malicious campaign launched against its president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy together by TDP and Congress, YSR Congress party on Tuesday warned the two parties that the gullible people cannot be taken for a ride by their joint mudslinging efforts. Read More

Mayor reviews developmental works in Nampally constituency

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain directed the officials to take the help of local public representatives whenever there is a problem in grounding of various developmental works. Read More

SCR to provide 1584 Additional Berths to Visakha Express

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : The South Central Railway will temporarily augment the berths in Visakha Express by attaching one additional Sleeper Class Coach to clear the extra rush / waitlisted passengers. Read More

Rail transport arrangement for Bible Mission Annual Convention

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : The South Central Railway has made elaborate rail transport arrangement to facilitate the pilgrims attending Bible Mission Annual Convention to be held at Nagarjuna Nagar Railway Halt Station on Vijayawada – Guntur section. Read More

66th Postal Pension Adalat on March 13

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh circle, is conducting "66th Adalat" at the office of Chief Post Master General, A.P circle, Dak Sadan, Abids here on March, 13 at 11 AM. This Adalat is related for the half-year ending 31-12-2013. Read More

CM prepares 450-page note for T-debate

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has reportedly prepared a long note to present his views on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Wind up T-debate by Jan 23: Shabbir Ali

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : Former minister and MLC Mohammad Ali Shabbir on Tuesday demanded that the ongoing debate on State Reorganisation Bill in both State Legislative Assembly and Council should be concluded by January 23 Read More

KTR's "Clay Statues" remarks trigger protest by SA MLAs

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA K Taraka Rama Rao on Tuesday condemned the Seemandhra leaders for remaining inert to the suicide of hundreds of youth for the cause of Telangana State. Read More

YSRCP disrupts Assembly proceedings

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : The YSR Congress Party continued to disrupt the proceedings of the State Legislative Assembly demanding voting on Telangana Bill. Read More

MIM agrees to support T-Bill with 31 amendments

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi announced his party's support to Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill with 31 amendments. Read More

SBTET's second batch of Land Surveying course from Feb 1

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) will start the second batch for four-months certificate course in Land Surveying from February 1. Read More

Congress HC to take final call on RS candidates: Botsa

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday said the process of short listing the candidates for ensuing Rajya Sabha elections was on. Read More

Jagan flays politics of convenience, connivance

Narayanavanam, (Chittoor dist) Jan 21 : In a scathing attack on the Congress and TDP for degenerating the political system with their misplaced priorities, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that the golden era of YSR would be ushered in to create a welfare state and the fight for united state should yield a decisive mandate giving 30 MP seats that would enable the Party to decide the Delhi leadership. Read More

Venkaiah condemns Akbar Owaisi for praising Nizam

Hyderabad, Jan 21 : BJP Senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday criticised MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi for praising the Nizam during the debate on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Governor unveils Ambedkar's statue in Assembly premise

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Governor ESL Narasimhan unveiled the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the premises of State Legislative Assembly here on Monday. Read More

Wakf 'Mutawallis' to be booked under Corruption Act

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Wakf Board Special Officer and Minorities Welfare Commission Shiak Mohammad Iqbal on Monday informed that cases would be booked against erring 'Mutawallis' (caretakers) of Wakf properties under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Read More

YSRCP winning in united state, hands down, claims Mekapati

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Asserting that the State will go to polls as a united entity, YSR Congress has slammed the detractors for levelling false allegations against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy who has been fighting a lone battle against the division of the state and said that it will win the elections hands down. Read More

YSRCP stalls Assembly over voting on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Continuing its protest demanding voting on Telangana Bill, the YSR Congress Party MLAs stalled the proceedings of State Legislative Assembly on Monday. Read More

Telangana was continuously ignored: Damodar Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Congress MLA R Damodar Reddy on Monday alleged that successive rulers ignored the development of Telangana region. Read More

"Italian Gandhi" wants AP's division: Keshav

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : TDP MLA P Keshav on Monday accused the Congress party of proposing to divide Andhra Pradesh for political gains. Read More

Lok Satta to resume agitation against private buses

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : The Lok Satta Party has decided to obstruct operations by Jabbar and Diwakar Travels beginning today as the Chief Minister has failed to fulfill his promise of adequate compensation to next of kin of Palem bus accident victims. Read More

Republic Day: SCR beefs up security in view

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : The South Central Railway has beefed up Security measures in view of ensuing Republic Day-2014. Read More

Nizam was a secular ruler: Akbar Owaisi

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Monday slammed the Seemandhra leaders for targeting Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, during the debate on State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

Two Special Trains between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 20 : In order to clear extra rush of passengers, two Special Trains will be run between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad. Read More

Elaborate arrangements for MBT's meet on Jan 18

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : Elaborate arrangements have been made for 22nd Jalsa-e-Rahmatul-Lil-Aalameen (PBUH), the public meeting being organised by the Majlis Bachao Tehreek on January 18 (Saturday) at Moghalpura Playground, as part of birthday celebrations of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Read More

Tremendous potential for AP in Indo-Canada trade: Naval Bajaj

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : The Confederation of Indian Industry - Andhra Pradesh organized a meeting and networking session with the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.  The meeting was conceptualized to promote business cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Canada especially in the areas of Information Technology, Education, Agri-Business, Infrastructure, Energy etc. Read More

Water supply to be hit in some areas on Saturday

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : Due to proposed shut down at Singoor by CPDCL from 11 AM to 5 PM for six hours on Saturday, the water supplies on Manjeera Phase-III & IV system will be affected due to interruption of pumping system. Read More

IT firms, HMDA to launch Hussain Sagar cleanup campaign

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : To keep Hussain Sagar Lake clean and green, a group of IT companies in association with HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority), plan to do a Clean and Green drive at Banjara and Balkapur Nalas to protect the Hussain Sagar Lake. Read More

CM reiterates his opposition to Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday reiterated his opposition to the proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Parties condemn YSRCP's walkout over T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : All political parties, including the Congress, condemned the YSR Congress Party for staging a walkout over the Telangana Bill. Read More

YSRCP stages walkout over Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : The YSR Congress Party staged a walkout from the State Legislative Assembly on Friday alleging that there was no clarity on whether or not the government would conduct voting on Telangana Bill. Read More

TDP never changed its stand on Telangana: Ravula

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : TDP MLA Ravula Chandrasekhar Reddy on Friday claimed that the Telugu Desam Party never changed its stand on Telangana issue. Read More

Sailajanath insists on voting on Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 17 : Legislative Affairs Minister S Sailajanath on Friday insisted that the State Legislative Assembly take up voting on every clause of the Andhra Prdesh State Reorganisation Bill. Read More

GHMC zones to have livelihood cells

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has directed the Zonal Commissioners to identify the locations for setting up multi skilled training centres and submit the proposals / estimates including the list of training programmes by 18th   January. Read More

Kharge to lay foundation stone for Medak-Akkannapet new rail line

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge will lay the foundation stone for the construction of Medak-Akkannapet new rail Line at a function to be held at Govt. Boys High School at Medak on 19th January. Read More

India-Iran bilateral trade to cross $15 billion by 2015: Irani Ambassador

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran Gholam Reza Ansari on Thursday said that the Iran and India bilateral trade worth would reach $15 billion by 2014-15 financial year. The bilateral trade in last economical year 2013-14 was $13.5 bn. Read More

Prominent Islamic thinkers to address MBT's meeting on Feb 2

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Noted Islamic thinker Allama Qari Sakhawat Hussain Barkati and a galaxy of Islamic scholars will address the 22nd Jalsa-e-Rahmatul Muslimeen (PBUH), the public meeting being organised by the Majlis Bachao Tehreek on February 2, as part of birthday celebrations of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Read More

Dr. JP and team suggest radical Changes in anti graft law

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Lok Satta Party national President and Foundation for Democratic Reforms General Secretary Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan and nine other Lok Satta leaders today suggested far-reaching amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act with a view to eradicating all pervasive corruption. Read More

Elaborate arrangements for Pulse Polio programme on Jan 19

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : As per the guidelines of Central and State Governments, the Hyderabad District administration will conduct 1st round of Pulse Polio Immunization Programme on January 19. Read More

Not in the race for CM's post: Sarve

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Union Minister of State for Transport Sarve Satyanarayana on Thursday dismissed reports that he was in the race for the post of Chief Minister of Telangana. Read More

Jana dismisses demand for extension of time for T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : Panchayat Raj Minister K Jana Reddy on Thursday alleged that some Seemandhra leaders were trying to delay the formation of Telangana State by seeking extension of deadline to debate Telangana Bill. Read More

BJP condemns sale of VIP tickets by TTD

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy on Thursday condemned the sale of VIPs tickets for the ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ festivities in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) by subjecting common pilgrims to severe difficulties. Read more

Six seemandhra MPs denied entry into AICC meet

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : The six MPs from Seemandhra region, who moved the No Confidence Motion against the UPA Government over the State's bifurcation issue, have been denied entry into the AICC meeting scheduled to be held on Friday. Read more

Green Corps plan awareness campaign to save oil and gas

Hyderabad, Jan 16 : To mark the anniversary of Oil and Gas Fortnight, the Prakrithi Mitra National Green Corps is organising several awareness programmes across the state addressing the farmers, housewives, transporters and student teachers with the support of the State Coordinator of Oil Industry. As many 80 such programmes have planned in the next fortnight covering these four sectors. Read More

BJP is not anti-Muslim, says Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party was not a communal party. Read More

Over one lakh people visits HMR stall at Numaish

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : The Metro Rail stall put up by Hyderabad Metro Rail at Numaish caught the imagination of Hyderabadis. Different segments of people are coming in huge numbers to the stall and there was an unprecedented rush in the last few days which were festival holidays.  Read More

APNGOs call for “Chalo Hyderabad" on Jan 22

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : The Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers Association on Wednesday gave a call for "Chalo Hyderabad" rally on January 22 in protest against the proposed bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Next elections will be held in two States: Madhu Yashki

Hyderabad, Jan, 15 : Nizamabad MP Madhu Yashki on Wednesday claimed that the next elections would be contested in two States of Telangana and residual State of Telangana. Read More

Police ask Ambulances to avoid Exhibition route

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : The Hyderabad Traffic Police on Wednesday requested all the hospital managements and 108 Ambulances to avoid the Exhibition road stretch from 4 PM to 11.30 PM. Read More

OU to hold 5-day workshop on Accounting Standards

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : Prof.S.S.Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Osmania University informed that the OU's Department of Commerce, and Board of Studies, Institute of Chartered Accounts of India is organizing a five day workshop on "Accounting Standards with Special Focus on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Read More

Sr leaders participate in MSR's 81st birthday celebrations

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : Several senior leaders of Congress and other parties participated in the 81st birthday celebrations of former PCC President M Satyanarayana Rao at his residence here on Wednesday. Read More

Dr. JP to offer his suggestions on Anti Corruption Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, Lok Satta Party national President and Foundation for Democratic Reforms General Secretary, and a delegation of Lok Satta leaders will be presenting views on the Bill to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act to the Parliament Standing Committee in New Delhi on January 16. Read More

Ponguleti asks Lagadapati to stop opposing Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : Congress MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has appealed to Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal to stop his efforts to stall the formation of Telangana State. Read More

Palwai accuses CM of indulding in corruption

Hyderabad, Jan 15 : Congress Rajya Sabha MP Palwai Govardhan Reddy on Wednesday leveled serious allegations of corruption against his own party's Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy. Read More

MIM proposes 15 amendments to Telangana Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has proposed 15 Amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2013. Read More

SCR nets Rs 62 Cr from ticketless travellers

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : The South Central Railway carried out a series of intensified special drives during the months of April-December, 2013 against ticketless/irregular travel over its jurisdiction involving Ticket Checking staff and Railway Protection Force personnel.  Read More

GHMC chief reviews arrangements for Pulse Polio drive

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said that, “We are at the verge of eradicating Polio from the country and this is like our last battle”. The Commissioner chaired the District Task Force meeting to conduct of National Immunization Day and Pulse polio Immunization programme on 19th January in Panwar Hall on Friday. Read More

Four held in Volvo bus mishap case

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : The Crime Investigation Department of Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested four employees of Jabbar Travels in connection with the Volvo bus fire mishap. Read More

Congress MP wants separate committees to select candidates

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : Rajya Sabha MP R Anand Bhaskar on Friday appealed to Congress President Sonia Gandhi to constitute separate committees for selection of candidates in Telangana and Seemandhra regions. Read More

United AP is my ultimate goal: CM

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday reiterated that keeping Andhra Pradesh united was hit ultimate goal. Read More

CM, Naidu, Etela indulge in verbal war

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : The ongoing debate on the AP State Reorganisation Bill 2013 in the State Legislative Assembly triggered interesting exchange of allegations between the leaders of major political parties. Read More

TRS-Cong MLAs clash in Assembly

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : In a shocking incident, the MLAs belonging to Congress and TRS almost came to blows during the debate on Telangana Bill in the State Legislative Assembly on Friday. Read More

Telangana is must to end injustices: Etela

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etela Rajender on Friday stressed the need for immediate formation of Telagana State. Read More

Two States will benefit Telugus: Gandra

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy on Friday claimed that formation of two States would benefit the Telugu speaking people in the longer run. Read More

Gajapathi Raju seeks clarification on T-Bill

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : TDP deputy floor leader P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Friday asked Speaker Nadendla Manohar to clarify on the future of State Reorganisation Bill, 2013. Read More

YSRCP stages walkout from Assembly

Hyderabad, Jan 10 : The YSR Congress Party on Friday staged a walkout from the State Legislative Assembly in protest against the decline of their demand for a resolution in the House to keep the State united. Read More

Outstanding investments in AP reality sector in AP plummeted 3% YoY: ASSOCHAM

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : Outstanding investments attracted by the real estate sector in Andhra Pradesh (AP) have dropped from over Rs 1.44 lakh crore as of September 2012 to about Rs 1.39 lakh crore as of September 2013 thereby registering marginal decline of about 3.2 per cent, apex industry body ASSOCHAM said today. Read More

SCR to provide 3,600 Additional Berths in 8 Express Trains

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : The South Central Railway will temporarily augment the eight Express Trains with additional Coaches to clear the extra rush / waitlisted passengers. Read More

Traffic awareness can reduce accidents: Anand

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : Cyberabad Police Commissioner CV Anand on Tuesday said that lack of awareness about traffic rules was one of the major cause of 1.5 lakh deaths per year due to road accidents across the country. Read More

Lok Satta refutes YSR CP charge

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : The Lok Satta Party today strongly refuted the YSR Congress Party charge that the Lok Satta is colluding with the Telugu Desam Party. Read More

Return T-Bill to the Centre: Gali

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : Telugu Desam Legislature Party deputy floor leader Gali Muddu Krishnamma Naidu on Tuesday demanded that the Andhra Prdesh State Reorganisation Bill, 2013, be returned to the President of India immediately. Read More

CM, Naidu not serious on united AP resolution: YSRCP

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : YSRCP Deputy floor leader Shobha Nagi Reddy asked the legislators from Seemandhra region to insist on having a resolution passed in the Assembly to keep Andhra Pradesh united. Read More

Motkupalli disputes KCR's claim on farm earnings

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : TDP leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu on Tuesday disputed the reported claims of TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao that he was earning Rs 1 crore per acre through farming. Read More

Errabelli sees conspiracy behind disorder in Assembly

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Tuesday alleged there was a larger conspiracy behind the continuous disorder in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Assembly cannot propose amendments for T-Bill: Nagam

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : BJP MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Tuesday claimed that amendments to the draft Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Bill, 2013, could not be made by the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

Assembly adjourned as deadlock over T-Bill continues

Hyderabad, Jan 7 : Despite two adjournments and multiple requests for restoration of normalcy in the House, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly could not initiate the debate on the State Organisation Bill and was adjourned for the day without transacting any business on Tuesday. Read More 

CM to lay foundation stone for Rs 350-Cr GAME Tower on Jan 8

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will lay the foundation stone for construction of 8 lakh sft of signature G.A.M.E. TOWER at a cost of Rs 350 crores in 30 acres of land at Raidurg on Jan 8. This tower would provide plug and play office facility for Animation, Gaming, Multimedia and Entertainment companies.  Read More

TGV hints at quitting Congress if State is divided

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : State Minister TG Venkatesh on Monday gave clear indications that he would quit the Congress party if Andhra Pradesh is divided. Read More

Congress will sweep polls in Telangana: Jana Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : Panchayat Raj Minister K Jana Reddy on Monday claimed that it would be the Congress party which would form the government in the new State of Telangana. Read More

State BJP appoints 23-member team to spread Modi's message

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : BJP State President G Kishan Reddy has appointed a 23-member team to lead the state-wide Information Technology initiatives of BJP Andhra Pradesh. Read More

Singireddy demands GHCM Coordination Committee meet

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : TDP floor leader in GHMC Singireddy Srinivas Reddy on Monday requested Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain to arrange a coordination meeting with all the GHMC floor leaders and Standing Committee members to discuss the pending works. Read More

Singireddy demands GHCM Coordination Committee meet

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : TDP floor leader in GHMC Singireddy Srinivas Reddy on Monday requested Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain to arrange a coordination meeting with all the GHMC floor leaders and Standing Committee members to discuss the pending works. Read More

UoH to present Honorary Doctorate to Smt. Aruna Roy

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : Smt. Aruna Roy, well-known Social Activist will be awarded the Honorary Doctorate on Thursday January 9, 2014 at the University of Hyderabad (UoH). The ceremony will be held in the DST Auditorium of the UoH campus at 3:30 pm. Smt. Roy will later deliver a Distinguished Lecture on Democratic Governance – A Contemporary Discourse. Read More

GHMC to simplify building permissions

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said that GHMC is coming up with an innovative plan for simplifying the process of issuing building permissions under Town Planning section from 1st February 2014 onwards. Read More

Jan 10th deadline is an achievement: Etela

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : Telangana Rashtra Samithi floor leader Etela Rajender on Monday welcomed the January 10th deadline fixed by Speaker Nadendla Manohar to submit the amendments to the State Reorganisation Bill, 2013. Read More

KCR is obstructing T-formation: Motkupalli

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : TDP leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu on Monday alleged that TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao was the major obstacle in the formation of Telagnana. Read More

Errabelli asks YSRCP MLAs to change behaviour

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : Telugu Desam Telangana Forum convener Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Monday asked the YSR Congress Party legislator to change their behaviour in the State Legislative Assembly. Read More

TDP, Congress should clarify stand on T-Bill: YSRCP

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : YSRCP deputy floor leader Shobha Nagi Reddy on Monday asked the TDP and Congress parties to clarify their stand on Samaikhyandhra. Read More

State needs a strong leader, says Jagan

Neeruguttavaripalem (Chittoor dist), Jan 6 : Affirming that a strong leadership is very much needed to keep the State united and to ensure the well-being of the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said we will raise the banner of unity and win 30 MP seats to see that our goal is achieved. Read More

Assembly adjourned as impasse over Telangana Bill continues

Hyderabad, Jan 6 : The impasse over the Telangana Bill continued to disrupt the proceedings of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday leading to its adjournment for the day without transacting any business. Read  More

Nation understood AP situation, not Cong. TDP: Jagan

B Kothakota (Chittoor dist), Jan 5 : Expressing deep concern over the degrading of political values, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said that the entire nation has understood the injustice being meted out to Andhra Pradesh while the Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and Sonia Gandhi are turning a blind eye to the reality and are going ahead with the divisive politics. Read More