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The Union Government has given its nod to set up a turmeric research center in Nizamabad, according TRS MP K Kavitha. She called on Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Siotharaman at Delhi and appealed on the setting up of a turmeric research center and Spices Park in Telangana. Later talking to media persons Kavitha stated that the minister given assurance on the turmeric research center. The State Government allotted 40 acres of the land for it which needs development of infrastructure she said. (NSS)

Protesting against decision of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for construction of houses on the Osmania University land, OU students today staged a dharna in front of the Arts College and burnt an effigy of KCR.

Two Telugu Chief Ministers K Chandrasekhar Rao and N Chandrababu Naidu today attended the marriage of Manchu Manoj, son of actor and producer Mohan Babu at Hitex here and blessed the couple.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today said his government would complete its full term whether Opposition parties like it or not. He also said during the next four years, his government would provide free housing facility to the poor and give pattas to those who have built their houses.

Parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States are reeling under heat wave conditions as temperature shot up to a record 46.1 degrees Celsius in Nizamabad district. While four people – one each in Karimnagar, Medak, Adilabad and Warangal — died due to sun stroke, four persons died in Srikakulam district of AP on Wednesday.

On the last day of “Swacch Hyderabad” program – a cleanliness drive — taken up prestigiously by the TRS government, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday paid a visit to Kothapet Fruit Market near Saroonagar here and interacted with people and farmers and asked about the problems they are facing.

Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Telangana Assembly K. Jana Reddy called on TRS secretary-general K Keshav Rao on Wednesday morning. The unexpected meeting between the senior Congress and TRS leaders raised many an eyebrow and evoked discussions among the political circles.

AIMIM President and Hyderabad Lok Sabha member Asaduddin Owaisin today had a dig at the erstwhile Congress regime for the utter neglect of the Old City in various aspects.

Speaking at a function organized in connection with the Swatch Hyderabad programme in Dabeerpura area of the old city in which Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao participated, Owaisi highlighted various issues confronting the people of the area especially with regard to civic amenities.

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao vowed to develop the old city on par with other areas in the state capital and at the same time appealed to Hindus and Muslims to uphold the age-old “ Ganga-Jumuna tehzeeb” by maintaining communal harmony.

The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering of the residents of Dabeerpura area in the walled city on Wednesday while participating in the Swatch Hyderabad campaign. He interacted with the residents and apprised himself of their day to day civic needs and other problems confronting them.

Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir has advised Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao to utilise 14 acres of his official residence, instead of taking away land belonging to Osmania University, for the construction of weaker sections housing.

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today led a demonstration here demanding declassification of documents and records related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

The demonstration was organised by Virat Hindustan Sangam, an outfit formed by Swamy to take up Hindutva issues such as construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Addressing the protesters, Swamy said Bose was a leader of Congress and contributed a lot to the growth of the party.

Gujarat Congress leaders today said they would meet President Pranab Mukherjee on May 23 and request him not to sign the ‘Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill-2015’, passed by the state assembly on March 31 this year.

The delegation will include Congress president’s political secretary Ahmed Patel, Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly Shankersinh Vaghela, Gujarat Congress President Bharatsinh Solanki, Rajya Sabha MPs and Congress MLAs from the state.

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (Jammu) today gave ultimatum to the BJP MLAs to clear their stand on the issue of AIIMS in the region till May 23.

The ultimatum was given in the meeting of Association held here with the representatives of various political parties, business, social and religious organisations.

The bar also said that a coordination committee would be formed to fight for the rights of Jammu people.

Four persons were today arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing of 45 Shia Ismaili Muslims who were gunned down by IS militants in a bus attack in Pakistan’s volatile Karachi city last week.

The Chief Minister of Sindh, Qaim Ali Shah, said that four accused have been arrested.

The office of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also confirmed it in a statement.

“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif talked to CM Sindh on phone and appreciated the law enforcement agencies, especially police, on arresting four persons responsible for Safoora Chaurangi incident,” it said.

The one-day strike call given by Telangana State Cabs and Bus Operators Association (TSCBOA) has been postponed for a week as the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Government of Telangana, has assured to take steps to fulfill their demands.

The TSCBOA had earlier given a call for a day-long bandh on May 20.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has strongly defended his proposal to construct houses for poor on the land belonging to Osmania University.

Participating in the ‘Swachh Hyderabad’ programme at Budha Nagar in Secunderbad, KCR condemned the political parties and other groups for criticising his decision to utilise university’s land for weaker sections housing. He said that the Congress party failed to provide houses for the poor while in power. But now it is now opposing the TRS Government’s move to provide houses to the weaker sections.

Telangana IT Minister K Tarakarama Rao, who is on a two-week tour of USA, met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

The minister briefed Satya about the new industrial policy of the state and the single-window clearance for new industries in the state. He also explained the T Hub and TASK initiatives of the State. Various areas in which Microsoft and Telangana government could collaborate were discussed at the meeting.

The minister presented a Bidriware Charminar replica to Satya Nadella.

The customs officials seized two kilograms of gold from a passenger at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad on Monday.

The passenger, who arrived from Abu Dhabi, had concealed the gold bars in phone batteries, emergency light and electronic tri-cycle. Further investigations in the case are on. (INN)

The Employee Provident Fund (PF) Office, Kadapa held a camp “PF at Your Doorstep” at Sri City on Monday.

The basic objective of the camp was to highlight the endeavour of EPFO to ensure doorstep delivery of its various services to its subscribers. Assistant P F Commissioner Manavalan and a team of officials conducted the event.

The decision to travel in another car proved lucky for Telangana’s Finance Minister Etala Rajender as the Bullet Proof car, in which he was supposed to travel, met with an accident a few minutes later.

The incident took place near Metpally of Karimnagar district on Monday. Instead of travelling in his official car, Etala boarded the car of Lok Sabha MP G Vinod Kumar, to attend a marriage function. A few minutes later, Etala’s car, which was part of the convoy, lost control and hit a tree. The reasons for accident are being ascertained. (INN)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has left for New Delhi on Monday evening on a two-day official visit.

Naidu is expected to meet Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharathi tonight to discuss issues concerning Andhra Pradesh. Later, he will meet BJP President Amit Shah to discuss the allotment of nominated posts for the TDP leaders. According to sources, Naidu is a bit upset over non-appointment of any TDP leader on nominated posts despite completion of one year of BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre.

The foundation stone for the construction of Amravati, the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh State, will be laid on June 6 at 8.49 am.

Speaking to media persons after releasing the logo of Godavari Pushkaralu here on Monday, Advisor to AP Government Parakala Prabhakar informed that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation stone for the State’s new capital. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being invited for the event. The construction of the new capital city will begin on the occasion of Dussera festival, he said.

Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir has strongly criticised Roads & Buildings Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao for misleading the people with wrong statistics on farmers’ suicides.

Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali participated in “Swachh Telangana – Swachh Hyderabad” programme at Osmanpura near Kattelguda here on Monday.

The Deputy CM was accompanied with the local TRS leaders, officials of GHMC, Revenue, Electricity, HMWSSB and other departments. He visited door to door and explained the people about the importance of cleanliness in their surroundings. He also instructed the GHMC authorities to continue the sanitation programme in the localities and keep the roads and streets clean while ensuring proper maintenance of other civic amenities.

Telangana Chief Secretary Dr. Rajiv Sharma said that citizens have to take part in Swachh Telangana – Swachh Hyderabad programme to join hands with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in making the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad clean and green.