Andhra Pradesh

A delegation of Dubai-based TECOM Investments today held discussions with Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Minister Ponnala Lakshmiah on investment opportunities in the IT sector.

During their meeting with Lakshmiah, TECOM Investments CEO Abdul Latif Almulla and other officials discussed the development of IT sector in Andhra Pradesh and the opportunities the state holds for large overseas IT and electronic infrastructure developers, an official release said.

–Agencies

Backward Classes Ikya Sangarakshana Samithi state president V G R Naragoni on Sunday demanded the all political parties reserve seats for BCs, minorities and Kapu community based on their population in the state.

Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy on Sunday stated that the government was making all efforts to address the problems being faced by constables working in the battalions of Andhra Pradesh Special Police in the State.

Founder president of Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy on Saturday launched his 96-hour hunger strike, “Rayalaseema Melukolupu Deeksha” in front of Sri Krishnadevarayulu statue in Kurnool.
While sitting for hunger fast, Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy said that the Deeksha was aimed to safeguard the self-respect and interests of the people of perennially drought-prone Rayalaseema region. Reiterating that he was opposed to the bifurcation of State, he called upon all parties to make their stand clear on the statehood issue and put an end to
uncertainty in the state.

TDP senior leader and Rajya Sabha member T. Devender Goud has alleged that the KG Basin gas was shifted to other States due to the criminal negligence of the Congress MPs of the State.

All India Muslim Minority Organization has demanded that the State government release a white paper on 25,000 properties of Wakf Board in the interests of the minority community.

Former minister Dr P Shankar Rao on Saturday predicted major changes in the State Congress and the government soon after the completion of Vice President’s election.

Taking to the media persons in the Assembly premises, Dr Shankar Rao said that several developments have been taking place in New Delhi and they were a clear sign of High Command contemplating to strengthen the party and the government at the center and States. The developments at the center would also have an impact in the State where the Party and the Government would witness big changes very soon, he said.

YSR Congress party honorary president Y S Vijayamma on Saturday accused the State Government of planning to dilute the fee reimbursement scheme introduced by the former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy for the welfare of poor and middle class people.

The Centre remained indifferent to Andhra Pradesh government’s plea for withdrawal of its order diverting two million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) of natural gas from the Krishna-Godavari Basin to Ratnagiri power plant in Maharashtra.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas S Jaipal Reddy today refused to intervene or even speak on the
controversial decision even as the principal opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) blasted both the Centre and the state governments for jeopardising AP’s interests.

Adi Kavi Nannaya University (AKNU) Registrar DSVVD Prasad today said the affiliation of Degree Colleges in both East and West Godavari districts to AKNU was now under process and already Andhra University has issued the relevant proceedings affecting the transfer on August one. Addressing a press conference at Rajahmundry today, he said half-a-dozen retired and experienced employees of Andhra University would be joining AKNU shortly to oversee the affiliation process.

The Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) Chairman cum Managing Director AP Choudhary today inaugurated the two day second “AP State Level Student Convention 2012” jointly organised by Computer Society of India(CSI)in the Steel City. Speaking after inaugurating the two-day State Level Students convention here, he asked the Students to develop communication skills through interaction amongst themselves. He said opportunities exist outside campus selections and one should not get perturbed if not selected in the campus interviews.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy today visited the Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

This is the first visit by the Chief Minister to the facility, which was inaugurated in March this year.

Home Minister Sabitha Indira Reddy, Major Industries Minister J Geeta Reddy and Infrastructure Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao accompanied the Chief Minister, a release said.

–Agencies

The woes of power-starved Andhra Pradesh have been further compounded with the Centre’s order that two million metric standard cubic meters per day of gas be diverted from the Krishna-Godavari Basin to the Ratnagiri power plant in Maharashtra.

Already starved of gas for its power plants that have been working with a plant load factor of only 30 per cent, the state will now get only 1.

–Agencies

Hyderabad, Aug.3 (NSS): Primary Education Minister S. Sailajanath has said that Congress was not
bothered about the statements being made by the YSR Congress leaders.
Sailajanath was reacting to the remarks of YSRC leader and Nellore MP Mekapati Raja Mohan
Reddy that several Congress leaders were in constant touch with them. Dismissing the remarks, he said
that no one would leave the Congress to join the Jagan’s group.
Asked about Congress party’s attitude on Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Sailajanath has said that YSR

Endowment Minister C Ramachandraiah on Friday announced that the State Government would take up repair works to temples which are in a dilapidated condition under the `Mana Gu di’ programme launched across the State on
Thursday.
Talking to media persons after laying the foundation stone for reconstruction works of 100 years old Seetharama Temple at Angaluru in Gudlavalleru mandal in Krishna district, Ramachandraiah said that the people could bring to the notice of the government about the dilapidated temples which nee d repairs. He said that the Mana Gudi programme

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said that the ambitious task of providing employment to 15 lakh youths under Rajiv Yuva Kiranaalu would be achieved in spite of the formative difficulties and criticism. “We made an aggressive
start of the programme. We made a very good beginning. There are some hurdles which we have to overcome. There was criticism without understanding the programme. I take positive note of it. We will try to fine tune the programme. However, we are marching ahead to achieve the target”.

The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) Vice Admiral Anil Chopra inaugurated a seminar on Advances in Cyber Security and Networks for Naval Personnel’ at the Samudrika Naval Auditorium here today. According to naval release here, he underlined the importance of cyber security. More than 400 naval personnel participated in the seminar.

Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd today said its networth far exceeds its current outstanding and rejected reports that its debts ran to the tune of thousands of crore.

“The net worth of DCHL far exceeds its current outstanding. The loan outstanding and the overdue sums relate to payments that were due only in the last couple of months.

–Agencies

State’s Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwar Lal has said that if it was proved that minister Parthasarathy has filed a wrong affidavit during the 2009 elections, the Election Commission would take suitable action.

Bhanwar Lal has held a review meeting with the Collector and Tahsildar on the changes in voters list and setting up of polling centers here on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, he said if there were mistakes and deliberate omissions in the affidavit filed by the minister suitable action would be taken.

YSR Congress Party MP from Nellore Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy on Thursday demanded stringent punishment for those responsible for the the blast in the Chennai-bound Tamil Nadu Express, which claimed 32 lives and injured 28 others.

Condemning the remarks of former advisor to government K V P Ramchander Rao against the party for not using YSR’s picture on the banners hung at the Prakasham Hall recently, Rajya Sabha Member V Hanmantha Rao alleged that KVP was a ‘covert’ of YSR Congress president Jaganmohan Reddy.

Alleging discrimination and disrespect by the State Government and Andhra officials over distribution of health cards to employees, members of Telangana Gazetted Officers Association on Thursday barged into the Secretariat where a review meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Minnie Mathews on the subject was going on.

Sensing the situation the officials have postponed the meeting immediately. Later, the Chief Secretary announced that the meeting would held on Friday.

EC WILL ACT IF PARTHASARATHY’S AFFIDAVIT WAS WRONG: BHANWARLAL
State’s Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwar Lal has said that if it was proved that minister Parthasarathy has filed a wrong affidavit during the 2009 elections, the Election Commission would take suitable action.
Bhanwar Lal has held a review meeting with the Collector and Tahsildar on the changes in voters list and setting up of polling centers here on Thursday.

(Siasat News) Honorary President of YSR Congress, Ms. Jayamma told that she has entrusted her son Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy to public. He is innocent and he would be released from prison very soon. Four thousand Congress workers led by former Zilla Parishad T.C. member Boby reddy met Ms. Vijayamma at Kadapah and joined YSR Congress party.

A trough of low pressure extends from Orissa to South tamil nadu Across Coastal andhra pradesh. According to Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) Spokesman here tonight said, Under its influence, Rain or thunder showers with isolated heavy falls at many places over South Costal Andhra Pradesh During he next 24 hours. Strong Surface wnds from a westerly Direction with speed readching 45 to 50 kmph are likely along and off coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 24 hours, UNI