Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor, September 26: Former Piler assembly legislator in Chittoor district G V Srinadh Reddy has resigned from Telugu Desam party.

Mr Reddy, who was elected from Piler Assembly constituency on TDP ticket in 1994 against the present Forest Minister P Ramachandra Reddy, was defeated in 1999 and 2004 General Elections by the present Forest Minister.

His resignation letter was faxed to its party Chief Mr N Chandrababu Naidu yesterday, according to party sources. After his resignation, Mr Reddy told reporters that he resigned from the party due to personal problems.
–UNI

Hyderabad, September 25: Stating the Indian security forces were well-trained and work with great commitment and professionalism, regional security officer of the US Consulate Robert A Rentz said on Friday that their American counterparts were keen to learn from them and take a few tips on tackling terrorism in their nation.

Quoting the work done during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the Tsunami and Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, he said the US would like to take tips from the police, paramilitary forces and the Army on effective ways to deal with terrorism.

Hyderabad, September 25: The state Crime Investigation Department (CID), which conducted an enquiry into the allegations against IPS officer MK Singh, today submitted the report to director general of police K Aravinda Rao. The report would be forwarded to the state government in the next couple of days.

Sources told Express that the enquiry was conducted based on the directions of the court.

The allegations range from misappropriation of funds in construction of a kalyana mandapam and an apartment complex for police officials while Singh was posted as SP of Krishna district.

Hyderabad, September 25: After delivering a mortal blow to the Telugu Desam Party in the recent byelections in Telangana districts, the TRS now seems to be busy with attempts to further weaken the yellow brigade in Telangana.

Even as TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao continues his vitriolic speeches against Chandrababu Naidu, his cohorts organised attacks on Naidu’s convoy recently while it was on its way to Mahaboobnagar district.

Vijayawada, September 25: Former minister Simhadri Satyanarayana died after a brief illness here today. He was 82. Simhadri Satyanarayana had held various ministries like endowments and excise during the tenure of former chief minister N T Rama Rao. The bond between the two was such that many a time NTR described Simhadri as one of his best friend in politics. He represented Avanigadda Assembly segment in Krishna district for several terms.

Vishakapatnam, September 25: Praja Rajyam Party activist Mopada Srinu (38), who was allegedly injured in police lathicharge at Makavarapalem in the district on Monday died at a corporate hospital here this evening, taking the toll to two.

Yesterday, Ruttala Peddi Naidu, who was under treatment at the same hospital for injuries he allegedly sustained in the same lathicharge died.

Hyderabad, September 25: The record set by Mangalagiri judge JVV Satyanarayana Murthy on August 17 this year, by disposing of 111 cases in a day seems to be an inspiration. Yesuratnam, a junior civil judge in Venkatagiri division disposed of 260 cases on Friday. The judge said the cases were pending since 2002.

However, Justice Hosbet Suresh, retired judge of the Bombay HC said, “Such records are meaningless if the cases haven’t been effectively dealt with. Number of disposals cannot be a criteria for the quality of a judge.”

Srikakulam, September 24: The tribals of Kannedhara hill today began a relay- hunger strike at Puliputti village in Seetampeta mandal in protest against the delay on the part of the officials in quashing the clearance given to Virgin Rock Private Limited owned by revenue minister D Prasada Rao’s son Ram Manohar Naidu.

Bhadrachalam, September 24: In a gruesome incident, a youth pushed his lover into a 40-ft deep Bagada waterfalls near Wazedu village yesterday. When she was still alive after the fall, he strangulated her to death with her chunni. The incident came to light today.

Wazedu sub-inspector N Karunakar said Bolle Narasimha Rao (28) of Srirampuram fell in love with Garapu Nagalakshmi (19) of the same village.

Srikakulam, September 24: Even 24 hours after the bomb blast at Mahalakshmi Nursing Home in Sompeta, the police remain clueless regarding the kind of the bomb or about the culprits. However, highly placed sources said it was not a crude bomb as a detonator was found from the site.

It may be a time bomb containing less explosive materials aimed at creating a major impact but causing less damage.

Vishakapatnam, September 24: In a tragic turn of events, one of the two Praja Rajyam activists injured in the police lathicharge at Makavarapalem died here on Thursday.

The victim, Ruthala Peddi Naidu, was part of a group of protestors who had staged a dharna in front of the revenue office at Makavarapalem demanding compensation for the people displaced by the alumina refinery plant of the UAE-based Anrak company.

Hyderabad, September 24: If it’s a sunny day, people all over the state are heading to the nearest irrigation project to picnic on the banks of the reservoirs.

A copious monsoon this year has filled up just about every reservoir, lake and pond and painted the environs a lush green.

Armed with brunch hampers and a bedspread, picnickers are spending lazy afternoons in the company of gushing waters.

Nellore, September 24: Narthana, who had suffered at the hands of her mother and mother’s lover, and was admitted to the Kanchi Kamakoti Trust Hospital in Chennai for treatment, returned here this evening.

The girl was discharged from the hospital in Chennai at 9:30 am and was brought to Nellore at around 3 pm.

Vasanthalakshmi Charitable Trust, which has taken care of her till now, handed over her to ICDS project director Sharada Devi.

Hyderabad, September 24: A power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed by the NTPC with various power distribution companies in the state for supply of power from Kudgi super thermal power project stage-I of the NTPC Limited here on Thursday.

As per the agreement, NTPC will supply power to Central Power Distribution Company Limited (CPDCL), Eastern PDCL (EPDCL), Southern PDCL (SPDCL) and Northern PDCL (NPDCL).

Hyderabad, September 24: Minutes after immersion of Ganesh idols on NTR Marg on Thursday, the entire stretch witnessed heavy scrambling to fish out iron and other scrap materials from the lake bank.

As huge idols floated on the lake surface, a few hundred men clambered up on them to retrieve remains of iron pedestals, mangled pieces of iron and other scrap. A large number of rag-pickers and labourers entered into the lake on Thursday morning to retrieve whatever scrap they could get their hands on.

Many scrap dealers had hired labourers to retrieve the scrap metal.

Hyderabad, September 24: Aureate Cancer Foundation, one of the leading support groups dedicated to cancer awareness, organised Rose Day celebrations for cancer patients at the Indo American Cancer Institute & Research Center, a leading cancer hospital in the city.

The objective was to provide some solace to the patients who are in the grip of the disease.

International Rose Day is a UN day to mark the spread of awareness about cancer and concern for the affected people.

Hyderabad, September 24: The decision of the Supreme Court to defer the verdict in the Ramjanmaboomi-Babri masjid verdict has brought cheers to the 10,000-odd policemen belonging to various districts and performing duties in the City every since the “September blues” began for the department.

Hyderabad, September 24: Former minister and Mydukur MLA DL Ravindra Reddy on Thursday demanded cancellation of agreement reached between the APIIC and Emaar Properties company in accordance with the recommendations made by the Solicitor General and the experts committee constituted by the state government.

Addressing newspersons in the Assembly premises, Ravindra Reddy made it clear that he had no intention to target the individuals, but would only seek corrective measures to remove loopholes in the system.

Hyderabad, September 24: Three government employees were caught taking bribe by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths in separate cases.

The town planning supervisor in the Nalgonda municipality V Prabhakar Rao was caught red-handed on Thursday morning in his office, while taking Rs 5,000 bribe from a person to process a file pertaining to compensation payment for his land which was acquired by the municipality.

Prabhakar Rao was arrested and will be produced before a special court for ACB cases in Hyderabad, an official release said.

Hyderabad, September 24: Basing on the recommendations made by the Solicitor General and the expert committee constituted by the state government on the controversial Emaar Properties issue, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member V Hanumanth Rao on Thursday asserted that it was a fit case to order a CBI probe into the scandal which involved more than Rs 10,000 crore.

Only the CBI probe would expose the ‘unseen forces’ responsible for the largescale irregularities in the APIIC-Emaar Properties issue, he noted.

Hyderabad, September 24: The Union government is planning to unveil a new agriculture insurance scheme– Modified National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (MNAIS), but with hefty premiums.

The new premiums would be five to 10 times more than the previous ones. However, the state and Centre would bear most of the burden.

This was announced by agriculture minister N Raghuveera Reddy at a press conference here today.

Hyderabad, September 24: Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) expressed happiness on Thursday for smooth conduct of the Ganesh immersion procession in the city. BGUS president G Raghava Reddy in a press release said they would like to thank police commissioner AK Khan for maintaining law and order and not giving any scope to anti-national and terrorist activities.

“We once again thank the CPDCL, public works department for providing cranes for quick immersion of Ganesh idols,” said Raghava Reddy.

–Agencies

Andhra Pradesh, September 24: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Group 4 (general recruitment) hall ticket numbers will be made available on September 24, 2010.

The APPSC Group 4 hall tickets will be published on its official website after 7.00 pm on Friday.

Candidates can download the APPSC Group 4 hall tickets from http://www.apspsc.gov.in/.

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission will conduct GROUP-IV Services Notification NO. 40/2008 (General Recruitment) to recruit candidates.

Hyderabad, September 24: Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today appeared to have changed his style of speaking during the ongoing ‘Odarpu yatra’ in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan spoke in an interactive mode at various places today.

“Whose name come to your mind, when you switch on the motor at your field? The name of the person who gave free power,” Jagan asked and the people responded by saying “YSR, YSR”.

The young MP used to highlight the welfare schemes launched by his father in his speeches earlier.

Hyderabad, September 23: Former member of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Chakilam Chandra Sekhar, took a dig at all Telangana MLAs and MPs on Wednesday, for not supporting students of the region in demanding scrapping of the Group-I examination.