Telangana

    Langur posters is Karimnagar Municipal Corporation’s solution to tackle monkey menace

    Officials start distributing the posters to schools; arrangements also being made to catch monkeys and leave them in forest areas Karimnagar: Monkey trouble? Bring in the langur! The age-old myth that the common monkeys (rhesus macaque) are afraid of Indian Gray Langurs is being put to use by the Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar, which has struck upon the idea of distributing flex posters of langurs to all government schools. Corporation officials took this decision in the wake of monkey attacks on schools and several instances of the simians creating terror among students. It may be recalled that a Class 8 student got both his legs fractured after he fell off the first floor of a school building. While students were returning to their classrooms after lunch, a bunch of monkeys had rushed towards them. Frightened by the sudden move, the boy jumped off the first floor of the Dhangarwadi school. With…
    Telangana

    Ensure Rythu Bharosa only to cultivable lands, CM Revanth Reddy to Collectors

    Says gram panchayats, municipalities and revenue records should be verified and non-cultivable land details should be discussed in gram sabhas HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday directed District Collectors to ensure that Rythu Bharosa was extended only to cultivable lands and to avoid layout, nala convert lands, mining, godowns and lands acquired by government for different purposes from the assistance. Officials should identify non-cultivable lands and make a list of such lands in their limits. Gram panchayats, municipalities and revenue records should be verified and the non-cultivable land details should be discussed in the gram sabhas, he said during a meeting with Collectors here on Friday. “Irrespective of farmers cultivating the lands, Rythu Bharosa should be extended to all cultivable lands,” Revanth Reddy stressed. The Chief Minister also said that farm labourers who do not own lands would be eligible for assistance only under Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa. He said 96 percent…
    Telangana

    Over 10 Telangana private engineering colleges score a nought in management quota admissions

    These colleges, located in rural areas of the State, also record poor admissions under convener quota; reflects decline in demand for engineering degrees. Hyderabad: In a concerning trend in the State engineering education, nearly 10 private colleges scored a nought under management quota admissions for the academic year 2024-25, reflecting a decline in demand for engineering degrees. All of these colleges are located in rural areas in the State. These private managements, which depend on the B-Category (management) seats admissions to generate revenue for the college, now face acute financial crisis as they also recorded about 10-15 admissions under the convener quota- far less to run the show. “Since running the college with 10-15 students per course is not viable, the management is expected to seek mobility of students. If they raise the request we will shift them to nearby colleges,” sources said. For the academic year 2024-25, the State has 175…
    Telangana

    KT Rama Rao meets KCR, briefs him on Formula-E case

    Meeting came a day after BRS working president’s seven-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao met party chief and his father K Chandrashekhar Rao at the latter’s Erravalli residence on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday evening. The meeting came a day after Rama Rao’s seven-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the Formula-E race case. Sources indicate that the former Minister updated Chandrashekhar Rao on the details of the questioning, during which a team of four senior IPS officers posed 82 questions. He is said to have answered all queries patiently and assured his cooperation for further inquiries. Rama Rao also appraised the former Chief Minister about the legal options being pursued including status of petitions filed in the Telangana High Court and the Supreme Court in this regard. Chandrashekhar Rao is learnt to have asked the party leaders to be prepared to…
    Telangana

    Phone tapping case: Telangana High Court extends interim relief to Harish Rao

    The BRS MLA is ready to cooperate with the investigation and he would appear before police if required, says petitioner’s counsel Hyderabad: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday extended the interim order granted to BRS MLA T Harish Rao till January 28, in connection with the phone tapping case. In the interim order, the court has directed the Punjagutta Police not to arrest him. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel stated that Rao is ready to cooperate with the investigation and he would appear before the police if required by the police. The case, registered on December 1, accused Harish Rao of involvement in criminal conspiracy, extortion, breach of trust, criminal intimidation, and violations of the IT Act, 2008. The police department has filed its counter and the same is taken on record. The FIR stems from allegations made by Gadhagoni Chakradhar Goud, who claimed that Harish…
    National

    Railway Board initiates steps to finalise site for SCoR headquarters

    It has appointed an OSD for the proposed zone to oversee the upcoming infrastructure and ongoing activities related to its formation Visakhapatnam: The Railway Board has expedited its initiatives to decide on the site for the office of the general manager of the proposed South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) in Visakhapatnam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday for a roadshow and launch of multiple rail and other projects, virtually laid the foundation stone of this new railway zone. “Land parcels have been allocated at two different places in Visakhapatnam but we are yet to get clarity on the site for headquarters office for zone and staff quarters,” a railway official from the East Coast Railway Zone said. The Railway Board has already appointed an OSD for the proposed zone to oversee the upcoming infrastructure and ongoing activities related to its formation. The Indian Railways has 17 zones…
    National

    Naidu vows to ignite real estate boom in Andhra

    Directs Municipal Minister P Narayana to develop the best real estate policy in the country Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that the State should experience a real estate boom and earn the appreciation of players in the construction industry. Addressing a real estate conference here, the Chief Minister mentioned that he had directed Municipal Minister P Narayana to develop the best real estate policy in the country. “I told Narayana one thing. There should be a boom in the construction sector in the State, and no one should face any obstacles. If necessary, study the entire country and bring the best policy to ensure that real estate players appreciate it,” he said. According to the CM, if anyone is to adopt the best real estate policy in the country, Andhra Pradesh should be the destination. Further, he promised that if any other State implements a better…
    National

    Telangana seeks information on AP’s Godavari-Banakacherla link project

    The project is estimated to cost over Rs 80,000 crore; aims to divert water from Godavari to Rayalaseema region in Krishna basin Hyderabad: The State government has written to the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) requesting detailed information about the Godavari-Banakacherla link project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government. The project, estimated to cost over Rs 80,000 crore, aims to divert water from Godavari to Rayalaseema region in Krishna basin. State ENC General G Anil Kumar urged GRMB Chairman to provide information on the project, which is intended to address drinking water and irrigation needs in Rayalaseema and the coastal districts of Nellore and Prakasam. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has also approached both the GRMB and the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) for information on the project. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been actively pursuing the project and has reportedly obtained an in-principal nod from the Centre for its…
    National

    TTD chairman retorts to Pawan’s remarks, says ‘apology will not bring dead alive’

    An inquiry is on to find out how it happened and who was at fault, action will be taken against those found guilty, says BR Naidu Tirupati: In a comment that is likely to embarrass the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) chairman BR Naidu said on Friday that an apology for the recent stampede at Tirupati will not bring the dead alive. He was reacting to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan‘s advise to him to apologise for the January 8 stampede which claimed the lives of six devotees and left several wounded during the distribution of special darshan tickets for Tirumala temple. “There is no problem in apologising. But an apology doesn’t make the dead alive. There is no need to respond if someone says something,” Naidu told the media when his reaction was sought on Pawan Kalyan’s suggestion. The TTD chairman also stated that though TTD board members were…
    National

    Andhra Pradesh inks pact with Infosys for skill census programme

    IT Minister nara Lokesh says the tech major agreed to offer a digital platform utilising generative Artificial Intelligence to pre-validate candidates’ skills Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that Infosys has partnered with the State government to provide technical support for its skills census programme. The Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSDC) signed an agreement with Infosys in the presence of Lokesh, said a TDP release. The primary objective of the skill census is to identify talent in youth and extend the necessary training before providing them with better employment opportunities. “Delighted to announce that Infosys has partnered with us to provide technical support for the prestigious Skill Census program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, enhancing its effectiveness,” said Lokesh in a post on X. The IT Minister said the tech major agreed to offer a digital platform utilising generative Artificial Intelligence to pre-validate candidates’ skills. Infosys will connect students to…

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    • Nov- 2024 -
      1 November
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      Only Hindus should work at Tirumala, says TTD’s newly appointed chairman

      BRS Naidu says he will speak to the Andhra Pradesh government on how to deal with staff members belonging to other religions Hyderabad:  The newly appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board BR Naidu said all those who work at Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, should be Hindus. Speaking to reporters here, he said he would speak to the Andhra Pradesh government on how to deal with staff members belonging to other religions, whether they should be sent to other government departments or given VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme). “Everyone who works at Tirumala should be Hindu. That would be my first effort. There are many issues in this. We have to look into that,” he said. Naidu, an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara, said he…

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      Jagan slams Andhra CM Naidu over reduction of Polavaram height

      Chandrababu Naidu’s silence had put Andhra Pradesh’s water needs and development at risk, says the leader of the main opposition party Amaravati: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jaganmohan Reddy strongly condemned the Central government’s decision to reduce the Polavaram Project height from 45.72 metres to 41.15 metres. He also slammed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for failing to oppose this damaging move despite his influential position within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The leader of the main Opposition party said that Chandrababu Naidu’s silence had put Andhra Pradesh’s water needs and development at risk. The former Chief Minister posted on social media platform X that the reduction of the dam’s height slashes water storage from 194.6 TMC to 115 TMC, impacting water…

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      Telangana: Ganja worth Rs 72.50 lakh seized in Asifabad, one arrested

      According to Superintendent of Police DV Srinivas Ra, the accused driver was identified as Balvir Singh from Madhya Pradesh Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A driver was arrested for allegedly smuggling banned ganja in Wankidi mandal centre on Thursday. A total of 290 kg of ganja worth Rs 72.50 lakh and the container were seized from his possession. Superintendent of Police DV Srinivas Rao, in a statement, said that the accused driver was identified as Balvir Singh from Madhya Pradesh. On being interrogated, Singh confessed to committing the crime after being offered Rs 1.50 lakh per trip. He admitted to transporting the contraband substance monthly thrice as per instructions of one Arabind from Madhya Pradesh. He disclosed that he was shipping the ganja from Rajahmundry of Andhra Pradesh to Madhya…

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      31-year-old woman farmer killed in lightning strike in Mancherial

      According to locals, the woman, Gaddam Nagavva, was removing weed in her cotton crop at the time of the mishap Mancherial: A woman died after being struck by lightning at her farm in Dammannapet village of Dandepalli mandal on Thursday. According to locals, the deceased was identified as Gaddam Nagavva (31). She died on the spot after being struck by the lightning. She was removing weed in her cotton crop at the time of the mishap. She is survived by two sons.

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    • 1 November
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      Telangana: 30 students fall ill after consuming contaminated food in Asifabad

      Students allege that food was being cooked in unhygienic conditions, while drinking water was not protected with water tank getting cleaned monthly once Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Thirty students fell ill, allegedly after consuming contaminated food at a government hostel-attached school, run by the Tribal Welfare Department, in Wankidi mandal centre on Thursday. The students complained of stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea after they had dinner at 10 pm. They were immediately shifted to a primary health centre in Wankidi mandal headquarters. Except for three, 27 students were discharged. The three students were undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital in Asifabad. The students alleged that food was being cooked in unhygienic conditions, while drinking water was not protected with the water tank getting cleaned monthly once.…

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    • 1 November
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      BRS president KCR will be back in action from next year, reveals KTR

      BRS working president says the former Chief Minister is giving the Congress government enough time to deliver on their ‘420’ promises Hyderabad: BRS supremo and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, who has been staying away from media glare following his surgery last year, will be back in action from next year. The party working president, KT Rama Rao, revealed that the BRS chief wanted to give a year to the ruling Congress to settle down and fulfil its promises. “He is perfectly fine and very healthy. He has been guiding all of us every day. As a responsible opposition leader, he is giving the government enough time to deliver on their ‘420’ promises. You will probably see a lot more of him…

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      Telangana government to install solar power plants on temple lands

      In the first phase, solar plants would be set up in 231.05 acres in 5 districts — Siddipet, Medak, Nirmal, Nizamabad and Nalgonda Hyderabad: To protect vast swathes of temple lands, the State government has come out with an initiative to set up solar power plants on these lands to generate green power. Sources say the State government was planning to set up solar plants in 252.39 acres of temple lands. In the first phase, solar plants would be set up in 231.05 acres in 5 districts — Siddipet, Medak, Nirmal, Nizamabad and Nalgonda. In the second phase solar plants will be constructed in 21.34 acres of temple lands spread over Hanamkonda and Mahabubabad districts. Solar plants would be set up in 9.06 acres of land of Sri Venugopalaswamy…

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      31 October
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      Supreme head of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Mor Baselios Thomas I passes away

      95-years-old and is listed as the longest-serving supreme head of a church in Kerala. Known as C.M. Thomas, he was born at Puthencruz near here in 1929.  Kochi: The supreme head of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, Mor Baselios Thomas I, who was ailing for a long time, breathed his last at a hospital here on Thursday evening. He was 95-years-old and is listed as the longest-serving supreme head of a church in Kerala. Known as C.M. Thomas, he was born at Puthencruz near here in 1929. His childhood was mostly full of suffering on account of illness which affected his studies and his formal education ended on account of it when he was in Class 4. However, his strong faith…

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    • 31 October
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      Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology and Electronics Nara Lokesh has said that Andhra Pradesh is fast developing as a start-up and manufacturing hub.

      Currently, on a visit to the U.S., he told the Indian diaspora and US-India Business Council representatives that this is the right time to invest in the State. The state government is following investor-friendly policies and the State has a long seacoast along a wide highway network besides having transport facilities through sea and by air, Lokesh said adding that this is the most favourable time for anyone to invest in the State, according to an official statement here Andhra Pradesh is moving towards rapid development under the able leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, he said, adding that very soon the state will be transformed into a start-up and manufacturing hub. “We are developing an ecosystem for industrial growth…

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    • 31 October
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      BPL Group Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passes away

      Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group’s founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in Bengaluru early on Thursday. He was 94. Bengaluru: Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group’s founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in Bengaluru early on Thursday. He was 94. Nambiar’s son-in-law and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar confirmed the news. “It is with great sadness that I inform all abt the passing away of my father-in-law TPG Nambiar, Chairman BPL Group. #OmShanthi He was a true visionary and built one of Indias most trusted consumer brands that remains popular to this day. #BelieveInTheBest”, he said in a post on X. “I am pausing my Election campaign work and returning to Bengaluru to be…

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