Financial problem drives private employee to suicide

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : A 24-year old Private employee committed suicide by hanging at his residence on Thursday night hours in Shah Inayat Gunj Police Limits.

 According to police, deceased – Vinod More (24) S/o Lakshman S/o Late Surender R/Jinsi Chowraha took this extreme step of suicide hanged himself due to financial problems and depression on Thursday late night hours,  about one year back family members of the deceased performed marriage his younger brother Usha, at that time family members taken hand loan without interest from known person, that day onwards deceased family members are suffering with financial problems.

On Thursday deceased came to his house and not speaking to anybody in the house he was suffering with mental depression how to repay the hand loan and committed suicide by hanging at his residence.

Shah Inayat Gunj police registered a case and dead body shifted to Osmania Hospital Mortuary for postmortem. (INN)

GHMC to organize ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ on March 2

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar has informed that the GHMC would organize the 2nd property tax Parishkaram Programme on 02nd March (Sunday) in all GHMC Circle Offices from 10 AM to 1 PM.

The Commissioner has directed all the Deputy Commissioners, Zonal Commissioners and Special Officers of each Circle to be present at their respective places without failure. The Commissioner, GHMC has appealed all the GHMC property tax payers to come up with their grievances pertaining to pending property mutations, legal cases, revision petitions, new assessment of properties and any other tax related matters. He assured that the grievances will be solved either on the spot or will be followed up and solved at the earliest.  

Somesh Kumar has directed all the Deputy Commissioners, Zonal Commissioners and Special Officers to clear all the grievances, if pending, received in the first PTP programme held on February 22 on war footing basis.

The Commissioner has appealed to all the tax payers to come forward to avail this opportunity for settling their grievances pertaining to property tax. (INN)

Majid Hussain inaugurates 7th Mayors’ Conference

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain inaugurated the 7th Mayors’ Conference jointly organized by National Meat & Poultry Processing Board and  Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation at Green Park Hotel here on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that there was a dire need for hygienic slaughtering, processing and sale of meat and poultry products in local retail market and construction of modern slaughter houses. He hoped that the conference would look into all the issues and sensitise the Municipal officers, supervisors and workers regarding the quality issues in meat and poultry processing sectors.

The Mayor said that the NMPPB could be of great help for the small, medium and large scale industries including the local slaughter houses for hygienic slaughtering, processing and sale of meat and poultry products in local domestic shops. He thanked the Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, for sanctioning Rs. 15 crores of rupees towards modernization of slaughter Houses at Amberpet, New Bhoiguda, Ramnasthpura and Gowlipura. He further requested Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries to release the funds for the pending project of Jiyaguda Slaughter House on priority basis.

Union Secretary for Ministry of Food Processing Industries Siraj Hussain said that modernization of abbaitors should be given top priority for maintaining hygienic conditions.

GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar informed that there are six Slaughter Houses (Amberpet, New Bhoiguda, Ramnasthpura, Gowlipura, Jiyaguda (proposed) & Chengicherla) in the GHMC limits. He also informed that GHMC has 2,959 licensed retail shops pertaining to meat, beef, dressed chicken, others like egg, fish and pork and it has also been observed that 70 per cent of the peole in GHMC limits are non vegetarians.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department, said that that vaccinating all the animals in a single day throughout the southern States of the Country would yield good results. He informed that one-third of the eggs of India are being produced in the State of Andhra Pradesh and with 15 crore poultry population, 4.6 crore Sheep and buffalo population, the State stands second in the country.

During the conference, a report on “Greening of meat and poultry processing Sector in India” was released and MOUs have been signed between National Meat & Poultry Processing Board and Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad.   

Anuradha Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, Dr. B. Janardhan Reddy, Commissioner &Director, Municipal Administration, Dr. V. V. Kulkarni, Director, National Research Centre on Meat also participated in the conference. (INN)

Over 47,000 appear for inter practical exams

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : As many as 47,440 students from all over the State appeared for the practical examinations of IPE March 2014 held at 1051 Centre on the 16th day on Friday.

According to Board of Intermediate Education, necessary arrangements were made to conduct practical exams. The Flying Squads with video cameras visited the examination centers. Examinations have been conducted smoothly and peacefully without   any untoward incident, the BIE said. (INN)

ISHD announces 3rd ISHD Hemodialysis University

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The International Society for Hemodialysis announced the 3rd Hemodialysis University (HDU) here on Friday.

The two day conference starts on March 1 in Hyderabad at the Marriott Convention Centre here. The previous ISHD HDUTMs were held in Chicago, USA (2012) and Shanghai, China (2013). This prestigious and premier Conference aims at dialysis practitioners from the Indian subcontinent, South East Asia, SAARC Countries, Middle East, Africa and the CIS.

The one of a kind conference will focus on clinically important problems in dialysis, specifically Vascular Access (with live workshops), Water Treatment, Home Hemodialysis, Optimal Control of Fluid, sodium Balance and Mitigation of Cardiovascular Risk. It aims to provide the very latest in Hemodialysis technology to the busy practicing Nephrologists and professionals by bringing together the very best of the International Faculty.

Dr K S Nayak, Program Director of the 3rd HDU and Chief Nephrologist at Deccan Hospital Hyderabad said, "The number of patients in India on Hemodialysis is growing exponentially and so are the number of Hemodialysis centres. However, there are certain bottlenecks which we need to address so that we can make our patients live longer with a superior quality of life. The faculty of this conference are World leaders in their specific areas of Hemodialysis and will impart their expertise to their colleagues in this part of the World and elevate the quality of Hemodialysis and also introduce newer technologies in treatment care."

"We are grateful to the ISHD and to LIMEA(La Renon's Initiative for Medical Education & Awareness)in providing us an unrestricted educational grant to make this initiative of bringing this prestigious Conference to India. We are expecting more than 500 delegates from more than 10 Countries attend this conference," Dr Nayak said.

The excellence of the Scientific Program has attracted endorsements from premier International organisations such International Society of Nephrology, Annual Dialysis Conference ,Asia Pacific Society of Nephrology, British Renal Association and Indian Society of Nephrology.

HDCN.com, the World’s premier Web based Educational portal is covering this Conference and the the entire proceedings will be available on the Website for access Worldwide in the future,the 1st Conference in India to have this distinction "

Dr Madhukar Misra, President of the International Society for Hemodialysis and Program Director of the 3rd HDU said, "With burgeoning burden of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease, there has been a tremendous surge in the need for Hemodialysis in this part of the world. The ISHD is delighted to organize the 3rd HDU at Hyderabad, India. The prime objective and mission of the ISHD is to promote the highest quality of Hemodialysis in the safest possible way throughout the world.  As more and more patients go on Hemodialysis in India and other countries, the need for quality and safety in Hemodialysis becomes even more paramount. This University is another step in this direction and hopefully will underscore the importance of the core mission of the ISHD and thereby improve patient care." (INN)

Lok Satta welcomes President’s rule

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan said there is no alternative to President’s rule in the murky circumstances prevailing in Andhra Pradesh.

In a media statement, Dr. JP pointed out that the Government has ceased to exist in the State for the last two years with Ministers squabbling among themselves forgetting their collective responsibility and the Legislature becoming dysfunctional for the last four years.

The Central leadership, which has derailed the economy and is steeped in corruption, has succeeded merely in destabilizing Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. JP hoped that amity and good will be restored between people of the two States – Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at least under President’s rule. Steps should be taken to restore governance, ensure a bright future for the people of the two States, and help them get over the nightmare they have gone through. (INN)

Niranjan wants old Gandhi Bhavan for T-Congress

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Telangana Congress Monitoring Group organiser G Niranjan on Friday requested AICC President G Niranjan to allot existing Congress Party office situated  in the old building of Gandhi Bhavan to Telangana Congress Committee as it was constructed prior to the formation of Andhra Pradesh and with the funds raised by the then Hyderabad State Congress leaders.

"The foundation stone of this building was laid by Vallab Bhai Patel, the then Union Home Minister on 7th October 1950 and inaugurated by Dr.Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India on 8th July 1956," Niranjan said in a letter written to Sonia Gandhi. He said that the recently Constructed new building with in the Gandhi Bhavan premises may be spared for temporary functioning of the Andhra Congress Committee.

As the Telangana Congress Committee has to function permanently from this place it should not be shifted to new building from existing place. More over it is not proper to have the Andhra Congress Party head quarters two hundred kilometers away from the Congress workers.

Hyderabad is decided as Capital for both the States for a specific period considering time required for the development of new capital. The functioning of the Party from two hundred kilometer distance for such a long period will cause inconvenience to cadre and for its effective functioning. (INN)

CREDAI Hyderabad expects property sales to pickup

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), the apex body for private real estate developers in India firmly believes that the Hyderabad Real Estate is poised to grow further and the outlook is highly positive.

The city of Hyderabad, which has infrastructure comparable to other metros, offers residential properties at a much lower price. With the political clarity coming, CREDAI is confident that brand Hyderabad will emerge as the leading destination for the real estate investments going forward.

CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2014 was inaugurated on Friday at Jalavihar, Necklace Road, by IT Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah along with other ministers - M Maheedhar Reddy and D Nagender, Municipal Administration Department Principal Secretary Dr SK Joshi, in the presence of CREDAI senior leadership team comprising President C Shekar Reddy and a large number of developers, stakeholders and industry members.

CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2014 from 28th February to 2nd March 2014 has the participation from over 100 developers and other stakeholders . The home buyers will get a wonderful opportunity to find out the best projects on offer in the city at one location.

Speaking about the CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2014, N Jaiveer Reddy, President CREDAI Hyderabad said, “Hyderabad offers the best infrastructure facilities and connectivity across the city. The city is a preferred destination for most of the IT & ITES organizations, Gaming and Animation industry besides the health care sector. The property prices are the lowest when compared to cities with comparable development and infrastructure. The CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2014 is being organized to bring all the best projects in the city under one roof so that the consumer can choose the best property taking the advantage of the present low prices. This is right time to purchase property after the declaration of Telangana as the prices are going to increase in the near future. ”

S Ram Reddy, President CREDAI AP, said, “Hyderabad has a current population of about 8 million and plans are in place for setting up a 50,000 acre ITIR region in the city, which is likely to employ almost 15 lakh people directly and about 53 lakh people indirectly in the next two decades. This will create a huge demand for housing in the city across segments. We are likely to experience a good growth in the property prices. It is a golden opportunity for the consumers to make the most of the present rock bottom price at Hyderabad.”

Adding to this C Shekar Reddy, “CREDAI Property show in Hyderabad CREDAI has always generated a lot of interest with the people of Hyderabad. We are hopeful that this show will also go a long way in building the confidence of people in the Real Estate Sector in the city. With the political clarity coming, the real estate sector in the city is likely to see a spurt in the demand going forward. Presently the real estate prices in Hyderabad are the lowest hence it is the best time to purchase a property in Hyderabad as we expect up to 50 % increase in residential apartments prices within 12 months.” (INN)

Assistant Lineman APCPDCL Korukonda in ACB Net

East Godavari, Feb 28  : The Assistant Lineman, Electricity Department, Korukonda (M), East Godavari district was caught red handed by the ACB officials at 02.20 p.m. on Feb 28 at the Customer Service Centre, O/o. Assistant Divisional Engineer, APCPDCL, Korukonda, East Godavari district when he demanded and accepted the bribe amount of Rs.2,000 from the complainant  for doing an official favour of fixing the Electric Meter to the shop of the complainant. The Lineman received the bribe amount and handed over the same (bribe amount) to the Operator, Customer Service Centre, O/o. ADE, APCPDCL for safe custody.

Both the accused officers are being arrested and produced before the Hon'ble ACB Court, Vijayawada. Case is under investigation. (INN)

Junior Assistant Commercial tax Guntur in ACB net

Guntur, Feb 28 : The Junior Assistant, O/o. Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Bradi Peta circle,  Guntur District was caught red-handed by the ACB officials on Feb 28 at  02.15 p.m. at O/o. DCTO, Bradi Peta Circle, Guntur district, when he demanded and accepted the bribe amount of Rs.20,000 from the complainant for doing an official favor i.e. to process the requisition file pertaining to issuance of final order for the penalty proposed to impose on the shop of the complainant until completion of appeal orders pending with Appellate authority i.e. Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Guntur.

  

The accused officer is being arrested and produced before the Hon'ble ACB Court, Vijayawada.  Case is under investigation.(INN)

RGI Airport Custom Officials seized 2.449 Kgs gold from a passenger

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The RGI Airport Customs Air Intelligence Unit, B-Batch, Hyderabad has seized 2.449 Kilo Grams gold from a passenger. The total value of seized gold is Rupees 75 lakhs approximately.

On Feb 27 Thursday at about 22.30 Hrs based on intelligent profiling, RGI Airport Custom Officials intercepted at the exit gate, a passenger by name Mir Mohamed Hussain of Karnataka, who arrived from Singapore by Silk Air Flight MI 478. The passenger not declared any dutiable goods in his possession and tried to escape checking of personal baggage too. On questioning by the officers, about possession of any dutiable / prohibited goods, the passenger denied and replied in negative.  However, after detailed examination, the officers recovered Two Gold Bars weighing 1 Kg. each and One Armlet weighing 0.449 Kg., totally weighing 2.449 K.G. which were deftly concealed beneath his pants and shirt.  The total value of seized goods is Rs.74.43 Lakhs. The passenger was interrogated and he admitted the offence.  Further follow-up investigation to nab the kingpin behind the smuggling is going on.

The entire operation was done under the guidance of Shri. R. Manohar, IRS, Additional Commissioner, E.V.N Reddy, Deputy Commissioner. Shri. R.Kalyan, Assistant Commissioner has supervised the operation. Shri. N.S. Ramakrishna Rao, Air Customs Superintendent of Air Intelligence Unit effected the seizure. Mir Anwar Mohiuddin (ACS), M. Pratap Reddy and Shaik Hussain, Air Customs Officers has assisted in the said operation. (INN)

TDP asks State to help farmers

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : TDP MLA K Ramulu on Friday demanded that State Government take immediate steps to help the farmers.

Speaking to media persons here, Ramulu alleged that the Congress Government had failed to address the problems being faced by the farmers. While sub-standard seeds were supplied to the farmers, the subsidy meant for the farmers was swindled by the Congress leaders, he alleged. The farmers across the State have suffered heavy losses due to crop failures and payment of interest on loans.

Since the Centre has decided to impose President's Rule in the State, he appealed to Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Secretary Dr PK Mohanty to ensure supply of standard seeds and fertilisers for farmers and purchase of their yield in the government market yards. (INN)

TDP demands probe into sub-marine fire accident

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : TDP senior leader R Chandrasekhar Reddy on Friday demanded high-level enquiry into the incident of fire in submarine INS Sindhuratna which claimed lives of two Navy personnel.

Speaking to media persons in Assembly premises here, Chandrasekhar Reddy condoled the death of Navy personnel and said demanded that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh order an enquiry into the incident through a sitting judge of the Supreme Court. He alleged that the fire accident in sub-marine could have occurred due to the sub-standard equipments.

Alleging corruption in defense deals, he demanded that an enquiry should also be ordered into all the purchases made during UPA-I & II regime. (INN)

TDP, YSRCP are still against Telangana: Shankar Rao

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao has accused Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress Party of carrying out a campaign against Telangana despite the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking to media persons in Assembly premises here on Friday, Shankar Rao said that both TDP and YSRCP candidates would not be able to secure their deposits in Telangana region in next elections. He also claimed that both the parties were carrying out a propaganda that Congress has weakened in Seemandhra region. He said this was being done to distance people from the Congress party.

Shankar Rao also alleged that former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy was trying to defame the Congress party for personal political gains. Describing him as an opportunist, he said that the people of Seemandhra region would teach him a fitting lesson.

He also claimed that Congress gave the best package for Seemandhra and it would ensure growth of the second Telugu State.(INN)

Jagga Reddy plans massive bike rally from Sangareddy

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Sangareddy MLA T Jayaprakash Reddy alias Jagga Reddy on Friday announced that he would take out "Sonia Gandhi Abhinandana Rally" from Sangareddy to Hyderabad with 25,000 bikes and 50,000 people.

Addressing a press conference at Congress Legislature Party Office here, Jagga Reddy said that the massive bike rally would be taken out on March 10 in honour of AICC President Sonia Gandhi.

Reiterating that he was still in favour of united Andhra Pradesh, Jagga Reddy said that he was accepting Telangana to abide by the decision taken by the Congress High Command. He claimed that the development of all regions was possible only through united State. He also accused TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao of going back on his promise of merging his party with the Congress after the passing of Telangana Bill. He alleged that KCR blackmailed the Congress party through Telangana agitation and now after the formation of separate State, he was changing colours.

Jagga Reddy said that several groups were planning to defeat him in next elections. However, he claimed that he would certainly retain his seat from Sangareddy and no other opponent had "guts" to defeat him. (INN)

Anam welcomes President's Rule

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Former minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy on Friday welcomed the decision of Union Cabinet to recommend President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh.

Speaking to media persons in Assembly premises here, Anam said that there was no logic in forming a new government for tenure of less than three months. He said that such a government would have face severe allegations of corruption by the opposition parties. Therefore, he said that the Congress party took the right decision of imposing President's Rule.

Anam also condemned the leaders who are shifting loyalties to other parties from Congress. He said that the leaders reaped the benefits of power for the last 10 years and by sensing that the Congress might face problem in Seemandhra region, they jumped to other parties. He described them as opportunists and said people would never forgive such leaders.

He also claimed that the State's bifurcation would have no impact on next elections and expressed confidence that Congress would form government in both the States. When asked about former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy's proposed party, he said he would react on it only after its launch.

Earlier, Anam along with former minister Dr N Raghuveera Reddy, Rajya Sabha MP MA Khan and Govt Whip in Legislative Council Rudraraju Padmaraju colleted the certificate of election of KVP Ramchandra Rao as Rajya Sabha member from Assembly Secretary S Raja Sadaram. (INN)

Minorities Welfare Dept launches four services through Mee Seva

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Chief Secretary Dr PK Mohanty launched four citizen services of Minorities Welfare Department through Mee Seva at the State Secretariat here on Friday.

Briefing the media persons, Minorities Welfare Department Special Secretary Syed Omer Jaleel and Minorities Welfare Commissioner and Wakf Board Special Officer SM Iqbal said that people, through Mee Seva Centres, would now be able to get certified copies of Service Rendering Certificate for Cash Grant; Muntakhab of Registered Wakf Property; Proceedings regarding Constitution of Managing Committees and Proceedings regarding Appointment of Muthawalli. All the four services pertain to the Andhra Pradesh State Wakf Board.

Iqbal said that in the erstwhile Hyderabad State all the religious matters including Endowment and Wakf institutions were administered and controlled by the Department of Umoor-e-Mazhabi. Subsequently, Wakf Board was established in the year 1955 after enforcement of Wakf Act 1954, containing 70 sections. Later, Wakf Act, 1995, came into existence with 113 sections, while repealing Wakf Act, 1954. In the year 2013, the Central Government amended the Wakf Act, 1995, by Act No. 27/2013 by deleting and introducing certain sections in the Wakf Act 1995, which came into force form November 1, 2013.

He said that the four services were being launched through Mee Seva Centres to provide fast and better facilities to citizens in general and minorities in particular.

The cost of certified copies will be Rs 50 each and the delivery period will be 15 minutes. The applicants have to be authorised persons and need to fulfill the prescribed form available with Mee Seva Centres along with proofs to be enclosed as required in the format.

He said that the Wakf Board was contemplating to provide further services to the citizens to bring more transparency and accountability in its functioning. (INN)

APOSS introduces Tatkal Scheme to pay SSC, Inter exam fee

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The candidates who have got admissions into the Intermediate and SSC (AP Open School Society) Courses and eligible to appear for the Intermediate and SSC (APOSS) Public Examinations scheduled from April 25th, but could not pay the examination fee in time, can avail the opportunity of “Tatkal Scheme” from March 3rd to 7th .

The candidates have to pay the Tatkal fee of Rs 1000 for Intermediate and Rs 500 for SSC in addition to the normal examination fee through ‘MEESEVA/AP ONLINE’.  For further details, they have been asked to contact the AI-Coordinator of their respective study centre. (INN)

Jagan to address series of meetings from Saturday

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The YSR Congress Party on Friday released the tour scheduled of its president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

According to Programmes Committee Convener T Raghuram, Jagan will address a public meeting in Tirupati on March 1 and will return to Hyderabad the next day. He will address a meeting in Eluru on March 3, in Nidadavolu on March 4, in Khammam on March 5, in Narasaraopet on March 6, in Macherla on March 7. He will also conduct Odarpu Yatra in Marcherla of Guntur district on March 8.

Jagan will conduct Odarpu Yatra in Nalgonda district from March 9 to 14th. (INN)

TRS postpones crucial meet to March 3

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The Telangana Rashtra Samithi has postponed the joint meeting of its Politburo, Parliamentary Party, Legislature Party and State Executive to March 3.

This crucial meeting was earlier scheduled to be held on March 1. Sources say that the meeting would now be held on March 3 and would discuss the post-bifurcation scenario in Telangana region. The reasons for postponement of meeting could not be ascertained although sources say that some leaders have expressed their inability to reach Hyderabad by Saturday.

The party's decision making and influential wings are also likely to discuss the possible merger or alliance with Congress party. Although AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh had claimed that TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao gave positive indications about merger, the TRS leaders expressed displeasure after Medak MP Vijayashanti was admitted into the Congress party on Thursday. (INN)

Kiran's security scaled down

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Hours after the Union Cabinet's decided to recommend President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh, the State Police on Friday scaled down the security cover of former Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy.

According to sources, five cars and ambulance have been removed from Kiran's convoy. His security will be equivalent to those of all former Chief Ministers. Now one bullet proof vehicle and two normal vehicles would form part of his convey. Further, the security around his residence has also been reduced due to change in his status.(INN)

President Rule is back in AP after 41 years

Hyderabad, Feb 28 : The President's Rule has been imposed in Andhra Pradesh after a gap of over 41 years.

The President's Rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh for the first time on 11th January 1973 following breakdown of Law & Order in the State due to Jai Andhra agitation.

In 1972, Gouthu Latchanna led the Jai Andhra movement started by students of Andhra University demanding the division of Andhra Pradesh into old Andhra state and Telangana state on the issue of "Mulki" rules. There were massive protests across the State. Kakani Venkataratnam, a former minister, died of shock on December 25, 1972, when eight people were killed in police firing.

This forced the government to remove Mulki rules and accept all other demands made by the protestors. A six-point formula was also put in place.

The then Chief Minister P V Narasimha Rao was forced to resign on 10 January 1973 from his post following the resignation of nine ministers from Andhra region. The next day, President's rule was imposed in the State which continued for 11 months till 10th December.

Prior to the formation of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra State too witnessed President's Rule for about four months. Following loss of majority by the State Government, the President's Rule in Andhra State was imposed on 15th November 1954 and it lasted till 29th March 1955.

The President's Rule refers to Article 356 of the Constitution of India deals with the failure of the Constitutional machinery in a State. The President's Rule is imposed under different circumstances including the inability of State Legislature to elect a leader as the Chief Minister. (INN)

Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in AP

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 28 : Nine days after N Kiran Kumar Reddy stepped down as the Chief Minister, the Union Cabinet on Friday decided to impose President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh.

The decision was taken during the Union Cabinet's meeting held at Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's residence on Friday morning.

According to sources, the decision was taken after the Congress High Command failed to get consensus on forming the next government. The indication of imposing President's Rule was given by the Centre on Wednesday evening itself when it recommended prorogation of the Parliament.

The Congress High Command held several rounds of discussions with the leaders of both Seemandhra and Telangana regions in the last one week. Although there were several aspirants for the Chief Minister's post, but none of them was ready to support the candidature of other leader. In view of lack of consensus, the Congress has decided to impose the President's Rule in the State.

Analysts say that the Congress lacked sufficient numbers to form the government in the State. A significant number of Congress MLAs have joined the camp of rebel Kiran Kumar Reddy while a few others sided with either the Telugu Desam Party or YSR Congress Party. Therefore, instead of seeking the support of TRS and MIM to run the government for a brief period, the Congress High Command opted for President's Rule. (INN)

Cook commits suicide

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN):  A 36 year old man committed suicide by hanging at his residence in limits of KPHB police station.

According to police, deceased K Srinivas (36) a Cook S/o Venkatesh R/o KPHB, He was suffering from ill health and about one month back his son died, due to mental depression from last one month, deceased Srinivas On Wednesday night hours taking extreme step committed suicide by hanging at his residence.

KPHB Police registered a case and dead body shifted to Gandhi Hospital Mortuary, after autopsy deceased body handed over to his relatives. (INN)

Laborer commits suicide

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): A 30-year old Laborer committed suicide by hanging at his residence on Wednesday night hours in Kandukur Police Limits.

 According to police, deceased – Pitala Jangaiah S/o Sataiah R/o Meer khan pet tanda of Kandukur Ranga Reddy District, took this extreme step of suicide hanged himself due to severe stomach pain for last two years on Wednesday night hours.

Kandukur police registered a case and dead body shifted to Osmania Hospital Mortuary for postmortem, after autopsy deceased body handed over to his relatives. (INN)

Man electrocuted to death

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN) A 25-year-old-man died of electrocution at Saidabad on Wednesday night hours.

According to the Saidabad police, Deceased identified as M Raju a salesman S/o Guru sidappa, resident of Old Santosh nagar while working on Wednesday night hours accidentally he got electrocuted and unconscious the police said. He was rushed to a nearest private hospital but he was declared dead by the doctors. 

Saidabad police registered a case and dead body shifted to OGH Mortuary for postmortem. Sub inspector K Mutyalu said. (INN)

Tandur Inspector transferred for "illegally" detaining businessman

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): Tandur Police Inspector Sudheer Reddy, who was accused of illegally detaining a local businessman, has been transferred.

The move came after Andhra Pradesh High Court directed the Tandur Police on February 25 to submit a report within two weeks on the alleged illegal detention and torture of a local businessman, Mohammad Amanullah Rizwan, by the Inspector.

According to Advocate Ghulam Rabbani, Justice Mooty Rammohan Rao of High Court had admitted the writ petition wide W.P. No. 5198 of 2014 filed by Rizwan, a resident of Tandur who runs a stone polishing business. Rizwan had alleged that while he was returning home on February 7, he was stopped by the Inspector who allegedly abused him in filthy language and demanded his identity.

Although Rizwan explained that he is a permanent resident of Tandur, the Inspector, who was allegedly in inebriated condition, addressed him in abusive language and started beating him. Despite the intervention of other local residents, Rizwan was taken to the police station. He was also alleged tortured and only after the intervention of the locals of Tandur town, Rizwan was released.

When asked by the court on the status of the representation given to Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Tandur Division of Ranga Reddy District, the advocate replied that no action has been taken yet.

The court then directed the Government Pleader to instruct the police to submit the report within two weeks in this regard. Following court's directions, the Inspector has been transferred from Tandur, Ranga Reddy district. (INN)

Jairam Ramesh praises Seemandhra Muslim leaders

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): Union Minister Jairam Ramesh praised the loyalty and dedication of Muslims leaders from Seemandhra region towards the Congress party.

During his interaction with the office bearers of PCC Minorities Department of all 23 districts, Jairam Ramesh said that while many leaders including Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy quit the party over bifurcation issue, the Muslim leaders did not take any such drastic step. He said the Muslim leaders remained loyal to the party and its leadership throughout the crisis. Appreciating the Muslims leaders, he said their loyalty and support towards the party would go a long way in ensuring development of the community in their region.

Jairam Ramesh also listed out various schemes being implemented by the Centre for the development of minorities across the country.

PCC Presient Botsa Satyanrayana and AICC SC Department Chairman Kapila Raju were also present.

Earlier, PCC Minorities Department Chairman Md Sirjauddin chaired a five-hour long meeting with the office bearers of all districts and discussed the impact of State's bifurcation. (INN)

Tailor murdered allegedly by a group of persons

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN) A 58 year old tailor was murdered allegedly by a group of persons at Doodhbowli over a civil dispute on Wednesday night hours.

According to Hussaini Alam police, deceased M Santosh Kumar (58) a tailor and proprietor of Sumangal Tailors at Begum Bazaar R/o Doodhbowli was returning home from his workshop on his two wheeler when he was attacked with sharp weapons near Kamatipura temple murdered allegedly by a group of persons at Doodhbowli in Hussainialam over a civil dispute on Wednesday night instantly he was died. The victim suffered around nine stab injuries in the attack.

Santosh was at loggerheads with Sumanth, a businessman over a house measuring  at Darzi Galli in Doodhbowli. He also filed a case in the civil court which gave a judgement in his favour a few days ago.

Police suspect Sumanth and his family members might have killed Santosh to avoid handing vacating the house. The Hussainialam police registered a case of murder under section 302 IPC and are making efforts to nab the accused. Inspector A Balaji said. (INN)

GHMC launches “She Cabs” scheme

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain along with Deputy Mayor G Rajkumar and GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar, has formally launched SHE CABS Scheme at GHMC Head Office on Thursday.

Praising the scheme, the Mayor said that the GHMC was striving hard for women empowerment and such schemes would help the women living below poverty line. The scheme is aimed at improving women’s self confidence while helping them stand on their own feet.

As a pilot project, the GHMC handed over five vehicles to the women, who will be the owner-cum-driver of the vehicle. The GHMC has arranged 85 per cent of the loans through various banks and the remaining 15 per cent  amount was borne by the beneficiaries. For the first 2 months, the beneficiaries need not pay any interest.

Rajkumar praised the women drivers for the active participation in the program and appealed them to be bold. He said the GHMC would take more such initiatives for the upliftment of women and unemployed youth.

Both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor have paid the first charges to the women drivers.

Somesh Kumar said that the GHMC would like to expand the scheme by adding more beneficiaries. He said that the GHMC was coming up with a innoviatve progremme called ‘Driver-cum-Owner’ (DCO) in which around 200 people in all zones of GHMC, who have driving license, can be provided with a vehicle with 15% beneficiaries contribution and 85% Bank linkage. The GHMC will try to provide subsidy based on cost and eligibility. Interested youth (Men and Women) aged about 21 to 35 years can approach the concerned Zonal Office on Friday to obtain the application forms.

The Commissioner assured that GHMC was ready to hire all the 200 vehicles by paying Rs 25,000 per month. 

K Shiva Parvathi, Addl.Commissioner (UCD), Omkar Nath Regional Manager Maruthi Suzuki India Ltd. and Vikram Sathapathy A.P. Head of Maruthi Suzuki India Ltd., Anil Kotari from Green Cabs have participated in the programme. (INN)

Hyderabad-Darbanga-Hyderabad Weekly Express extended upto Raxaul

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): Train No.17005 / 17006 Hyderabad - Darbanga - Hyderabad Weekly Express is extended to run to and from Raxaul with effect from 27th February, 2014 (Thursday).

Accordingly, Train No. 17005 Hyderabad - Raxaul Weekly Express (Thursdays) on its extended run, will arrive / depart Darbanga at 13 05/13 45 hrs and arrive Raxaul at 17 15 hrs on Saturdays. In the opposite direction, Train No. 17006 Raxaul - Hyderabad Weekly Express (Sundays) on its extended run, will depart Raxaul at 03 15 hrs and arrive/depart Darbanga at         06 50/07 00 hrs.

Enroute, the train will stop at Kamtaul, Janakpur Road, Sitamarhi and Bairagania station on extended portion between Darbanga – Raxaul on both the directions.

There will be no change in timings of this train between Hyderabad and Darbanga. (INN)

Naidu tall talk unrealistic, YSRCP

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): Terming N Chandrababu Naidu’s tall promises on developing Seemandhra as unrealistic YSR Congress has said TDP is in no way in contention to win seats in the elections and cannot influence the Centre in any which way.

“The TDP leader boasting that only TDP can develop Seemandhra and create an Utopia is a mirage as the Party will be rejected in both the regions as the nine-year misrule of Chandrababu still haunts the voters, who have given their verdict in the numerous by-elections earlier and this time around it would be no different,” party spokesperson Vasireddy Padma told reporters here on Thursday.

For any Party to influence the Centre it should have about 25 -30 MP seats while TDP is not sure of winning a single MP seat and can hardly win 10 MLA seats in any region in the next elections as people are vexed with the Congress and TDP alike. It is YSRCP that will win more than 30 seats and will be in a position to seek justice to the people of the state.

What the TDP leader told at Praja Garjana public meeting was a bundle of lies. It was Naidu who gave the letter to divide the state some six years back and his Party MP cast the first vote for division and went on record praising the Bill. In what Naidu is different from which put forth the defective bill?

During the six years, Naidu has never spoken that Seemandhra is being subjected to injustice. On the contrary, it is YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has taken the united state stand and was firm on it.  

People are not in a position to believe Chandrababu Naidu’s lies as his past of not keeping up his poll promises is still fresh in their minds. If he has such Utopian plans to develop Seemandhra, why did he not take up at least one good project in Seemandhra while he was Chief Minister for nine years?

The same man who gives a letter to bifurcate the State and is responsible for the pathetic situation in Seemandhra promising that only he can develop the region is ridiculous.

During his nine year term he has shown nepotism in allotting prime land at throwaway prices to his select few and was responsible in closing down of many PSUs and he has demeaned agriculture and farmers and could not provide water in the Krishna delta for the first crop even, she said.

If the same person goes to the people on a development plank he will be snubbed by the voters very badly. He could not even provide a proper route to the international highway and his plans always went awry as TDP priorities lies elsewhere.

It was YSR who has built the Express Highway to the airport, started many irrigation projects and stood for the welfare of farmers, students and women and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s priorities are always in promoting a welfare state, she said

Naidu instead of seeking votes on the merits of his governance is resorting to negative publicity by targeting YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and this will not work. His baseless allegations of our Party merging with Congress will have no takers as it was our Party President who had defied Congress high command while Naidu surrendered to it for personal benefits.

The advent of YSRCP has spelt doom to Congress and TDP and the exodus from the two parties obviously speaks of the popularity of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, she said.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is the only leader who could balance development and welfare and take the Party forward in Telangana and other regions as well. When asked about the threat of disrupting the Odarpu Yatra in Telangana, she said; “there is no place for such things in a democracy." (INN)

High-end AC Double Decker Train arrives at Secunderabad Station

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): Minister of State for Railways Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy inspected the new rake of AC double decker train which arrived at Secunderabad Station on Thursday.

The state-of-the-art coaches, manufactured using the latest technology, feature a host of modern facilities for improved convenience and safety of passengers. This new rake will be utilized by South Central Railway for running AC double decker trains on Kacheguda-Tirupati and Kacheguda-Guntur routes marking another milestone in providing modern, improved services to passengers. 

Additional General Manager SCR Sunil Kumar Agarwal and other senior officials were present on the occasion.

Explaining the salient features of the new Double Decker Train Rake, the SCR said that it is the first time that a Double Decker Rake has been allotted to the SCR. It consists of 14 – CZDAC Coaches (AC Chair Cars) and 3 Power Cars. These Coaches were produced at Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala. The uniqueness of this rake is that it has been provided with VESDA (Very Early Smoke / Fire Detection with Alarm System). VESDA is being introduced in a Double Decker train for the first time in Indian Railways.

Using these modern coaches, SCR plans to operate Double Decker  train services on Kacheguda-Tirupati (Bi-weekly) and Kacheguda-Guntur (Bi-weekly) routes in near future, as announced in Railway Budget-2014. (INN)

Volvo Buses refutes CID allegation on faulty bus design

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (INN): The Volvo Buses on Thursday claimed that the accident caused at Mahbubnagar was not the result of a faulty bus design.

In a clarification, the company said that during the cooperation with AP CID officials on the investigation, the Volvo Buses submitted evidence and technical data that evidence Volvo’s full compliance with all stipulated regulations. The products are fully approved under the relevant regulations in India and Volvo Buses not only meet, but in some cases also exceed, regulatory guidelines, the company said.

"The investigation carried out by the Volvo expert team points out the severity of the accident. The bus was running at a speed of approximately 100 km/h and experienced a front corner impact collision with a concrete barrier. The impact of the accident is estimated at 5 megajoule and the result of this immense impact has naturally caused severe structural damages on the bus," the company said.

The company said that Volvo products are developed and built to minimize the consequences of accidents. The manufacturer has 12 years of experience on the Indian market. Five thousand Volvo buses are in operation in India, having covered over 2 billion kilometres. More than 30 000 bus drivers have been trained by Volvo. However, a majority of accidents involve external, non controllable factors. The way forward to enhance overall transport safety lies in collaboration between relevant stakeholders and continuous improvement across many areas – road design, driver behaviour, bus operations, regulations and policies and the bus itself. Volvo is committed to play its part.

"The Volvo continues to cooperate and collaborate with the authorities on the Mahbubnagar accident to facilitate an early completion of the ongoing investigation," the company said. (INN)