Andhra Pradesh

Karimnagar, June 28 Congress leader Ponnam Prabhakar on Sunday said that the internal squabbling between Telangana Rashtra Samithi leaders was the reason of the postponement of the Sircilla and Vemulawada Assembly by-elections.

Talking to media persons, Mr Prabhakar said that with more and more powers being given to KTR by the party, Harish Rao has become jealous. He said that it was due to this jealousy that Harish Rao had provided wrong information to the Election Commission, leading to the postponement of the by-polls.

Srikakulam, June 28: The second phase of the Vamsadhara irrigation project was one of the top priorities of the state government and the government would release the required funds to complete it on a war footing, chief minister K Rosaiah said here today.

Speaking to mediapersons on the second day of his visit, he said his government would again invite the Odisha government to talks to iron out differences on the project. The government had already extended an invitation to the Odisha government twice in the past, he said.

Kurnool, June 28: The leaders of various political parties and government employees in Rayalaseema issued an ultimatum to the Centre that Greater Rayalaseema should be carved out if separate Telangana was formed. “We are ready to sacrifice our lives for the cause,” they said.

They took a pledge to organise agitations mandal wise and motivate people and continue them till their goal was achieved. Representatives of various NGOs also attended the meet held in Rayalaseema Hakkula Aikya Vedika building here today. The Greater Rayalaseema Government Employees Federation was formed and MLA

Sangareddy , June 27: Ten tourists from Maharashtra, including five women, were today killed on the spot when a lorry rammed into a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Medak district.

The accident occurred on National Highway-9 at Pochavam Cross around 2 am, police said.

“The over-speeding SUV, suddenly turned right and the lorry coming from opposite direction rammed into it, resulting in the death of all the passengers instantly,” police said.

Hyderabad, June 27: Senior BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya has demanded that chief minister K Rosaiah convene a review meeting on the irregularities that are taking place in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Chittor, June 27: In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old farm worker committed suicide after killing his two daughters at Kuppam today.

K Venkatesh used to quarrel with his wife Lakshmi (27) frequently for giving birth to two daughters Pavitra (9) and Shanta (3).

Following a quarrel with his wife on Wednesday night, Venkatesh hit Lakshmi with a pestle resulting in her instantaneous death. Later, he fled by taking his two daughters with him.

Hyderabad, June 27: Communist Party of India state secretary K Narayana has prophesied that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi would retain majority of the seats in the byelections to the Assembly. It would not be a clean sweep for the TRS, nor the result would have any bearing on the formation of Telangana state, he said.

Speaking to press persons here today, he said the CPI would not contest the elections as its results would have no impact in the state, he said.

Anantapur, June 26: In a humane gesture, 206 NREGS workers have performed the marriage of a poor woman, by contributing their one day’s wages at Chiguturpi in Gudibanda mandal.

Hyderabad, June 26: Four people died of swine flu in Andhra Pradesh while 23 were found infected by H1N1 virus this year, officials said Saturday.

Three deaths and a majority of the cases were reported during last 10 days. The monsoon is believed to be the main cause for the virus becoming virulent.

Officials have advised people not to use preventive medicines without advice from the doctors.

“People should take the medicines only under the supervision of doctors,” said P.V. Ramesh, principal secretary, health and family welfare.

Hyderabad, June 26: All Opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh today took to streets in a massive way protesting the steep hike petroleum product prices and organised agitations even as Chief Minister K Rosaiah said government would take a decision on July 1 on reducing the impact of the hike.

The state government was expected to earn an additional Rs 540 crore in the form of sales tax as a result of the hike in petro products, the Chief Minister noted, adding they would draw plans to spend this money on public welfare.

Hyderabad, June 26: As Andhra Pradesh heads for by-elections in 10 Assembly seats, a sort of mini- referendum, whether the people of Telangana region want a separate state or not- region’s politics is all set for a major realignment of forces.

Hyderabad, June 25: A group of civil rights organisations today urged the State Human Rights Commission to step in and order a check on pollution in the Musi.

It called for a time-bound and effective plan for repairing the irrigation system of the river, including modernisation of various feeders.

Hyderabad, June 25: At any busy traffic junction, the red light signals a halt to the movement of vehicles but at the same time a go-ahead to the invasion of beggars, mostly children. These half-naked kids in a shabby `avatar’ do all sorts of things like banging on the vehicle, scratching the glass and clinging on to the doors to get the attention of motorists and are adamant enough not to move till a good amount of change is handed over.

Hyderabad, June 25: Nowadays, cartoon characters pictures are used on junk food packages. It has been found that kids are attracted to junk food due to such cartoon characters. Shrek, Dora the Explorer, and other animated TV and movie stars are much-loved by children.

Putting an image of favourite cartoon characters on packaged children’s snacks has a strong influence on a child’s perception of how the product tastes, according to new research from Yale University.

Adilabad, June 25: A 24-year-old auto driver committed suicide by jumping in front of a train at Chennur, about 100 km from here today.

Anil stabbed one Fatima for refusing his advances. He also attacked Devi, Fatima’s friend who tried to save her.

Neighbours who came hearing the shrieks of the girls, took them to the Mancherial government hospital. While Fatima was reportedly stable, the condition of her friend Devi was critical, police said.

Anil was seen by the locality people driving to Chennur railway station and jumping before a train, police said.

New Delhi, June 25: The Supreme Court Friday asked Andhra Pradesh to file a reply on a petition seeking to initiate contempt proceedings against the state government for breaching the court’s interim order in the appointment of secondary grade teachers.

The vacation bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K. Patnaik gave the state government four weeks to file the reply.

Hyderabad, June 25: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee chief D. Srinivas will lead the party’s campaign during the byelections to 10 Assembly constituencies in the Telangana region. Lacking a star campaigner for the bypolls, Mr. Srinivas’s decision to launch an extensive bus yatra covering all the segments soon after conclusion of the last day for filing nominations is seen as an attempt to create a niche for himself in the region.

Hyderabad, June 24: As part of jail reforms and to provide income generating opportunities to prisoners, the government decided to allow private industry including BPOs to set up their units in prisons.

HYDERABAD: India’s first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) facility in jail will become a reality with the Andhra Pradesh government Wednesday giving its nod to the proposal.

As part of jail reforms and to provide income generating opportunities to prisoners, the government decided to allow private industry including BPOs to set up their units in prisons.

Hyderabad, June 23: Andhra Pradesh government will enact a law in the coming monsoon session of state assembly to engage convicts in community service rather than lodge them in prisons.

As per the proposed legislation “AP Community Service of Offenders Act, persons convicted for crimes that carry a prison term of up to one year need not spend the period in a jail, said state Home Minister P Sabita Reddy.

Hyderabad, June 23: At least 17 members of a marriage party, including the bridegroom, were killed in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Warangal district on Tuesday, police said.

Around 40 people were injured when a speeding truck hit two tractors carrying the marriage party. The accident took place near Beerishettigudem in Warangal, about 250 km from Hyderabad.

Karimnagar, June 22: A grenade exploded inside a police station at Dharmapuri in Karimnagar on Tuesday, killing two Andhra Pradesh Special Police head constables.

Prima facie, the explosion is believed to be an accident, according to police. One of the two constables, 51-year-old head constable B Sattiah was killed on the spot. The other head constable, Ch Rajappa died while being treated for his injuries at the hospital. He was 50.
Sattaiah belonged to Yousufguda in Hyderabad.

New Delhi, June 22: The Election Commission on Monday announced by-elections for 10 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh on July 27.

While the date of issue of notification is July 2, the last date of making nominations is July 9. The nominations will be scrutinised the next day, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is July 12.

Polls to the 10 assembly constituencies will be held July 27 and will be held between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Votes will be counted July 30, the poll panel said.

New Delhi, June 21: The Election Commission Monday announced by-elections for 10 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh July 27.

While the date of issue of notification is July 2, the last date of making nominations is July 9. The nominations will be scrutinised the next day, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is July 12.

Polls to the 10 assembly constituencies will be held July 27 and will be held between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Votes will be counted July 30, the poll panel said.

According to the commission, the model code of conduct will come into force with the announcement.

Kadapa, June 21: Two persons were killed in a daylight bomb attack right inside the MPDO office in Muddanur on Monday afternoon.

According to the information, the assailants targeted the attack on one Venkata Reddy of Kodigandlapalli. While he escaped the attack, his follower was killed. One Ms Ankalamma, a woman attender, was accidentally hit and died. Munuswamy, another attender of the MPDO office, was also injured.

Village rivalries are stated to be the reason for the attack.

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Kurnool, June 21: Former Kurnool Mayor Bangi Ananthaiah’s latest attempt to stage another novel protest turned tragic, leaving him battling for live in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital here.

The Telugu Desam Party leader, currently under suspension from the party membership, is well known to adopt unique methods of highlighting an issue.

Mr Ananthaiah had informed media persons of his latest protest to get his suspension to the party revoked and members of the fourth estate had gathered in large numbers to witness his latest ‘stunt’.