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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      Nara Lokesh seeks support of Pepsico’s ex-CEO Indra Nooyi to build brand AP

      According to an official statement, the IT minister sought the support of Indra Nooyi in the efforts being made by the state government to achieve sustainable economic growth. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh has requested former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pepsico Indra Nooyi to help build brand Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh, who is currently on a visit to the United States, had a meeting with her on the campus of the IT Survey Synergy Summit in Las Vegas. According to an official statement here on Wednesday, he sought the support of Indra Nooyi in the efforts being made by the state government to achieve sustainable economic growth. Claiming that Andhra Pradesh is moving swiftly in development by implementing…

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      RTC to introduce 82 new electric buses in Warangal Region soon

      According to TGRTC officials, the 82 new electric buses would be introduced on Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Eturunagaram, Mangapet, Khammam and Bhupalpally routes Warangal: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation(TGRTC) will soon introduce 82 new electric buses in its Warangal region. According to TGRTC officials, the 82 new electric buses would be introduced on Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Eturunagaram, Mangapet, Khammam and Bhupalpally routes. The electric buses include Super Luxury (18), Deluxe (14), Semi Deluxe (21) and Express (29). Delhi based JBM Company has agreed to run these buses on a gross cost contract basis. Necessary arrangements are being made at Warangal-2 Depot, which handles maintenance of buses in the Greater Warangal region. The Super Luxury buses would have 41 seating capacity, Deluxe would have 45 seats…

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      Telangana: Gulf returnee kills wife in Jagtial

      According to villagers, Ramesh, who went to Dubai in search of employment a few years ago, returned recently. Both Ramesh and Sunitha frequently quarrelled with each other Jagital: A Gulf returnee, Ramesh, allegedly killed his wife Sunitha in Venkatraopet of Mallapur mandal on Wednesday. According to villagers, Ramesh, who went to Dubai in search of employment a few years ago, returned recently. Both Ramesh and Sunitha frequently quarrelled with each other. They had an argument on Wednesday morning as well. As the argument turned serious, Ramesh hit Sunitha’s head against a wall. She died on the spot with severe head injury. It is learnt that Ramesh, who married Sunitha 10 years ago, began doubting her character and started quarreling with her after his…

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      Mahabubnagar CI thrashes man for questioning CM Revanth Reddy on social media

      Varda Bhaskar Mudiraj, a social media activist, was picked up from his residence in Mahabubnagar One Town in the wee hours of Tuesday without even giving the reason behind his arrest. Hyderabad: In yet another incident of police highhandedness, a man, who allegedly shared posts on social media questioning Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on his poll promises, was detained and brutally thrashed by Mahabubnagar Circle Inspector Appaiah on Tuesday. According to reports, Varda Bhaskar Mudiraj, a social media activist, was picked up from his residence in Mahabubnagar One Town in the wee hours of Tuesday without even giving the reason behind his arrest. Later at the police station, Bhaskar was allegedly thrashed by CI Appaiah with a rubber belt. Bhaskar tried to explain to…

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      Lack of regular presiding officer of Bhadrachalam mobile court troubles tribal litigants

      For the last several years, the mobile court cases have been heard by officers on full additional charge (FAC). Over 6,000 cases have been pending in the court which has a territorial jurisdiction of Scheduled Area covering 28 mandals of erstwhile Khammam and Mulugu districts. Kothagudem: Tribal litigants are facing difficulty in getting their civil disputes resolved due lack of a regular presiding officer for sub-divisional magistrate mobile court at Bhadrachalam. The court which was established in 1990 by the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh government through a GO Ms No 406 aimed to administer speedy justice to people living in remote villages in the agency area. It was one of the nine mobile courts established by the government by sanctioning funds towards…

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      Karimnagar cops issue lookout circular against NRI for threatening MLA

      The accused also warned to kill him, after which the legislator lodged a complaint with Kothapalli police, who began investigation by registering a case under Sections 308, 351(3), (4) of BNS. Karimnagar: The Karimnagar Police on Wednesday issued a lookout circular against an NRI on charges of threatening and demanding Rs.20 lakh from Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam. According to the police, Yasa Akhilesh Reddy made threatening calls to the legislator. A native of Bhavaninagar, Boduppal of Rangareddy, Akhilesh is staying in London. Police said the MLA received WhatsApp calls from an unknown number (447886696497) on September 28. The caller demanded Rs.20 lakh and warned to blame him politically if he failed to arrange money. The accused also warned to kill him,…

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      Five siblings from Sangareddy script success with government jobs

      Father of the siblings Raghava Reddy said he had always encouraged them to get into government service since it gave job security and they could also serve the people Sangareddy: In a record of sorts, five children of a couple in Raikode have bagged government jobs. The couple Pulirgama Raghava Reddy and Shobamma have four daughters and a son. While three of the daughters have become teachers, one daughter and the only son have become panchayat secretaries. They have become the talk of the town with their achievements. During the recent teachers recruitment examination, two of them got teacher posts. Raghava Reddy, who had retired as an assistant branch postmaster, also used to do agriculture in the village to support his…

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      Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it has chosen Naim Kassem to replace slain leader Hassan Nasrallah

      The new leader Naim Kassem is replacing the slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month Deir-al-Balah  (Gaza Strip): Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group says it has chosen Naim Kassem to replace its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month. Kassem, a longtime deputy to Nasrallah, has served as the militant group’s acting leader since Nasrallah’s death. His appointment to replace Nasrallah was announced on Tuesday.

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      Mumbai woman placed under ‘digital arrest’, forced to pay Rs 14 lakh

      The victim went to the bank, broke fixed deposits, mutual funds as well as savings and deposited the amount in the given account number through RTGS Mumbai: A 67-year-old Mumbai-based woman was placed under ‘digital arrest‘ by online fraudsters, who forced her to payRs 14 lakh in exchange of clearing her name in a non-existent money laundering case, police have said. As per the advisory of cyber-security agency CERT-In, a digital arrest is the one in which victims receive a phone call, an e-mail or a message claiming they are under investigation for illegal activities, such as identity theft or money laundering. “The scammer threatens the victim with arrest or legal consequences unless he takes immediate action. They often create a sense…

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      ISKCON plans Rath Yatra in US, Puri temple authorities say it is ‘untimely’

      Priests say that all rituals of the Lord across the world should be observed following religious practices held at Puri Bhubaneswar: The Jagannath temple authorities in Puri will take up the matter with the Indian authorities of ISKCON over its plan to hold an “untimely Rath Yatra” in the US, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said. He said several socio-cultural organisations met him and expressed concern over the plan of ISKCON’s Houston unit to conduct Lord Jagannath’s ‘Snan Yatra’ (bathing festival) and Rath Yatra (chariot festival) in November, deviating from the normal practice at the temple in Puri where it is held a few months back at a stipulated time period. Many people including priests of the Jagannath temple are of the opinion that all rituals of the Lord across the…

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