Andhra Pradesh

With TRS chief K Chandrasekhara Rao resting in his Medak farm house, each of the other players in the Telangana movement have been charting their own paths and agendas for achieving the ‘T’ state.

While KCR warned the Congress that it would see the violent form of the ‘T’ people’s wrath if it failed to make an announcement by August 20, his lieutenants are stating that he was planning strategies at the farm house. However, none other than TRS leaders, was believing the words of KCR that he has received some secret signals from the Union government on Telangana.

Film actor Giribabu has said that the YSR Congress of Y S Jaganmohan Reddy was a super hit and TDP and Congress were flops.

Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has extended warm greetings to all Muslim brethren on the occasion of “Ramzan”. He hoped that the festival would strengthen the bonds of love, compassion and mutual understanding among people.

Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has said that he has received the resignation of the Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao.

TDP senior leader and former minister Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu on Sunday alleged that the Congress government in the State has acquired dubious distinction and occupied No. 1 place in corruption fuelled by AICC president Sonia Gandhi.

The Lok Satta Party on Sunday warned that the incidents of violence in Assam and their political exploitation pose threat to the unity of India.

Greeting Muslims on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, Lok Satta president Dr Jay a Prakash Narayan appealed to people to utilize the festive season to introspect and deepen mutual ties and respect so that children of all faiths live together, grow together and seek happiness together.

Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy on Saturday said that the State Government would take all measures to protect the lives of people from the North Eastern States living in the State capital.

Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare Praveen Prakash has appreciated the district Collector for special efforts taken under experimental basis to improve safe institutional deliveries in government sector and shown good results with 200 percent increase in institutional deliveries during the last six to eight months in all the government hospitals in Karimnagar district.

Deaths of children in Tirupati are continuing. On Thursday, three more children died, taking the toll to 10.

Parents of children are alleging that oxygen was in short supply and this was the reason for the deaths. However, hospital authorities are maintaining that the deaths were due to natural ailments and there was no dearth of oxygen.

YSRCP MLA Bhumana Karunakara Reddy staged a dharna at the hospital, protesting against the apathy of the government towards the continuing deaths of children.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers would occur at a few places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during next 48 hours. The Met Office here today said that isolated rain or thundershowers would occur over Rayalaseema. The outlook for subsequent two days there would be increase of rainfall in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and in the districts of Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal and Khammam of Telangana. The sky over Hyderabad and neighbourhood would be generally cloudy. Rain or thunder showers would occur in parts of city over next two days.

The GMR Varalakshmi Foundation along with Kakinada Special Economic Zone promoters (KSEZ) today donated Rs five lakh worth of furniture-containing 110 iron dual desks, to elementary schools in the SEZ area spread over AV Nagaram, Ramanakkapet , Konapapapet and Konada areas. They also presented Rs 2,000 worth of scientific implements to 35 elementary schools in U Kothapalli and Thondangi Mandals.

Andhra Pradesh Information and Public Relations Minister DK Aruna today said the state Government will develop Mahabubnagar District by taking up developmental schemes. Addressing a gathering after unfurling the tricolor at police parade grounds here she said under ‘Jalayagnam’ scheme, the district had taken up four projects at an estimated cost of Rs 8000 crore to irrigate 8 lakhs acres of land. This year steps have been taken to irrigate 2.33 lakh acres of land in the first phase.

A flexi banner on which the images of Mahatma Gandhi and Y S Jaganmohan Reddy were printed side by side created a controversy as freedom fighters, lawyers, social activists and Congress Party leaders vehemently objected and lodged their protest with officials concerned. The photographs of YSR Congress Party President Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and Mahatma Gandhi were printed on the flexi banner, side by side, showing them behind bars.

The caption was also controversial. Depicting Mr Y S Jaganmohan Reddy with Mahatma Gandhi on Independence Day made patriots angry.

The Kakinada Rural Police today arrested three persons in connection with the Rs.42 lakhs municipal water pipelines excavation and illegal transportation scam, stated to be the first-of-its-kind. At a press conference here, the Kakinada Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) B Sai Sri said that heavy iron bead pipes of 5 meters length, 55 CMs diameter numbering 125 pieces were recovered while being disposed to the iron scrap dealers at Vijayawada.

Two more police control rooms in addition to the existing six would be opened in Rajahmundry city for effective policing shortly.

The Rajahmundry Urban Superintendent of Police T Ravi Kumara Murty said that 200 more police constables would be joining the urban police strengthening the police net work to ensure effective maintenance of law and order.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is one of the biggest Hindu religious institutions practing and promoting Hindu Santana Dharma, showing its legacy to the world with various religious and charitable activities’, TTD Executive officer LV Subramanyam said here today. Addressing on the occasion of 66th Independence Day celebrations after flag hoisting ceremony here, Mr Subramanyam said, TTD is committed to the cause of protecting Hindu Dharma. ‘Our sages, ancestors and predecessors taught us to lead life full of ethics and human values by practicing Hindu Sanatana Dharma.

About 30 people were taken ill after they allegedly consumed spurious toddy here today. Police said the unidentified people , who reportedly consumed adultered toddy, had fainted after they complaint of uneasiness. Out of 30 people, 20 sick people were shifted to Nizamabad Government hospital and the reaming were rushed to private hospitals here. All the condition of the people, who are undergoing treatment at various hospitals, stated to be out of danger, police added. UNI

Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan hosted ‘At Home’ function at Raj Bhavan here this evening on the occasion of the 66th Independence Day.

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, several state ministers, opposition leaders, senior officials and freedom fighters attended the event.

The Governor interacted with the attendees on the occasion.

–Agencies

YSR Congress MP Mekapati Raja Mohan Reddy has said that a deliberate attempt was being made to defame late chief minister Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy, whose rule he has compared to the golden age of the Gupta empire.

Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Mekapati said the Cabinet ministers have dug a deep pit to bury the memory of late leader and had fallen in it themselves. He said that the cases against his party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy were part of this scheme to defame late YSR.

TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday observed that a change in the mindset of the people would alone bring about change in the country.

Chandrababu Naidu hoisted national flag at NTR Trust Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day. Speaking on the occasion, the TDP president said that the present issues in the State would not have arisen in the State, if there was effective government. “Bad should be viewed as Bad and Good should be viewed as Good”, he added.

Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday stressed the need for strengthening the democratic system and values in the country.

Hoisting the Tri-colour at the NTR Trust Bhavan to mark 66th Independence Day celebrations, Naidu called upon the youth to join the movement against corruption. He said that the youth could play a crucial role in building a corruption-free society. He appealed to the youth to spread patriotic spirit and values by learning about freedom fighters, their struggle and sacrifices.

ONGC Group General Manager (Drilling) Mr P Krishna Rao today said the ONGC playing a significant role in developing the exploration and production industry in the country. Speaking on the occasion of 57th foundation day celebrations of ONGC held at Base complex premises here, Mr Rao said the industry in country has evolved over the decades sailing against hurdles of non-cooperation and non-transfer of technology by the established global private players. ONGC’s current standing as the number one in the Industry, Mr Rao attributed to the dedicated workforce.

On the occasion Independence Day, the Union Government has announced the President Police Medals. Additional Director General S.N. Huda, Octopus IG Surendrababu and ACB director Satyanarayana from state, got the President’s Vishista Medal. SI Sivakumar, Junior Commanders Prabhu, Nagur Anil Kuamr and Ramoji Nayak from the state have hot the President ‘Shourya’ Medals.

The Telugu Desam Party demanded that the State Government cancel all the agreements pertaining to the Vanpic project.

Addressing a press conference at NTR Trust Bhavan here on Tuesday, TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu said that the government should cancel the Vanpic agreements and return the lands to the original owners from they were acquired. He said that the government should take stern action against all those related with the alleged irregularities in the Vanpic project and the lost money should be recovered from them.

Governor ESL Narasimhan on Tuesday conveyed heartfelt greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Independence Day.

“Independence Day is a day of remembrance as well as dedication. Our freedom struggle is the culmination of the sacrifice of generations of selfless patriots; young and old, men and women cutting across the barriers of caste, religion and region from all over the country,” he said.

“Today is a time to bow in remembrance of all those whose vision made it possible for us to enjoy the fruits of freedom,” the Governor said.