POLITICS
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Feb- 2025 -2 February
Kothagudem: Lucky escape for driver as coal tipper rams auto-rickshaw
The tipper, coming from Sathupalli to Kothagudem with a load of coal, rammed the auto as the driver lost control of the vehicle Khammam: An auto-rickshaw driver had a narrow escape after a coal tipper rammed the vehicle, crushing it into a mangled heap, in Kothagudem district on Saturday. The incident occurred at Rudrampur on the Kothagudem-Vijayawada national highway. The tipper, coming from Sathupalli to Kothagudem with a load of coal, rammed the auto as the driver lost control of the vehicle. The auto driver, Jafar, sustained minor injuries in the incident. Besides the auto, a two-wheeler parked by the side of the road was also damaged in the incident. As coal fell onto the road, traffic flow came to a halt. In another…
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2 February
Telangana private junior colleges to cooperate with BIE
The private colleges took this decision Saturday evening after they were assured by the Board authorities that permission regarding issues Hyderabad: The Telangana State Private Junior Colleges Management Association (TPJMA) has decided to cooperate with the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) over conduct of practical exams commencing February 3. The private colleges took this decision Saturday evening after they were assured by the Board authorities that permission regarding issues, including exemption from penalties and mixed occupancy colleges shifting, would be sought from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. “As of now, we are cooperating with the Board and we will hold the exams as per the schedule,” said Gouri Satish, president, TPJMA.
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2 February
40 rescued under Operation Smile-XI in Telangana’s Kothagudem
The operation was successfully conducted across the district with the coordination of all departments, involving five special teams Kothagudem: As many as 40 children were rescued and reunited with their parents as part of Operation Smile-XI aimed at eradicating child labour, informed district Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju. The operation was successfully conducted across the district with the coordination of all departments, involving five special teams. Of the 40 rescued, 33 were boys and seven girls. Cases were registered against 27 persons for employing child labourers, he said. The SP said that it was the responsibility of all to protect the rights of children and urged the public to work responsibly for the eradication of child labour. If anyone comes to know that…
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2 February
Congress tries damage control after ‘secret meeting’ of MLAs, says it was just ‘dinner meeting’
Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi says the meeting was held at ITC Kohinoor and not in a farmhouse, accuses opposition parties of trying to blow the episode out of proportion Hyderabad: Trying to cover up the unrest triggered by the secret meeting of a few Congress MLAs, Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi said it was just a dinner meeting and charged that opposition parties were trying to blow it out of proportion. Speaking to media persons in New Delhi on Saturday, the Congress MP said the meeting was held at ITC Kohinoor and not in a farmhouse. He also clarified that it was for 10 MLAs, but only eight had attended. The MP also said he had personally spoken to all the MLAs. “One of the MLAs said to…
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2 February
Telangana: PG medical student ends life in Karimnagar
Aarti, who was studying PG second year in Pratima Institute of Medical Sciences here, allegedly consumed pesticide on January 30 Karimnagar: A PG medical student, Aarti Sahu, died by suicide in Karimnagar. The reason for the extreme step is not yet known. Aarti, who was studying PG second year at Pratima Institute of Medical Sciences here, allegedly consumed pesticide on January 30. Other students admitted her to the college hospital for the treatment. As her condition deteriorated, she was shifted to a private hospital where she breathed her last on Saturday night. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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2 February
Two Telugu NRIs killed, two injured in road accident in Ireland
Both the victims, who went to the United Kingdom for pursuing higher education, are natives of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad: Two Telugu NRIs were killed and two were injured in an accident on Friday in Co Carlow of Ireland. The two victims have been identified as Bhargav Chitturi (23) and Suresh Cherukuri (24). Both the victims, who went to the United Kingdom for pursuing higher education, are natives of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. According to local news websites of Ireland, the accident occurred when the car in which they were driving, rammed into a tree on the N80 at Graiguenaspiddoge, in Leagh, Rathoe at 1.15 am on Friday. Details of those injured in the accident are currently unknown.
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2 February
YSRCP slams CM Naidu for ‘failing’ to secure Andhra’s due share in Budget
Chandrababu Naidu’s X post on the Budget is unmindful of the variation vis-à-vis Bihar, which has fewer seats, says party leader Rajendranath Reddy Kurnool: Senior YSRCP leader B Rajendranath Reddy on Saturday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ‘failed’ to secure the State’s due share of allocations in the 2025-26 Union Budget. The YSRCP leader slammed Naidu for ‘failing’ to mount pressure on the Centre to secure more sops while noting that the advantage went to Bihar. “Chandrababu Naidu’s X post on the Budget is unmindful of the variation vis-à-vis Bihar, which has fewer seats. Though the Union Budget outlay has crossed Rs 50 lakh crore for the first time, Chandrababu should explain why Bihar, with 12 MPs, received more sops while…
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2 February
Andhra CM Naidu vows to ‘repay his debt as son of Rayalaseema’
TDP supremo says his lifelong desire is to irrigate every acre in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh Sambepalli: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that his lifelong desire is to irrigate every acre in the Rayalaseema region of the State to repay his debt as the son of the soil. Addressing a public meeting at Sambepalli village in Annamayya district, the Chief Minister said he must complete this mission started by the former CM of the united State, NT Rama Rao. “I have a desire in my life to provide water to every acre in Rayalaseema; I will repay my debt as a son of Rayalaseema. I must complete this programme started by NTR,” said Naidu, on the sidelines of…
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2 February
8 naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district
Insas rifle and a barrel grenade launcher recovered from the encounter site in forest area of Bijapur district Bijapur: Eight Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, a senior police official said. An Insas rifle and a barrel grenade launcher (BGL) were among the weapons recovered from the encounter site, he informed. The gunfight broke out around 8.30 am in the forest in Gangaloor police station area when District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force of the State police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) were out on an anti-Naxalite operation, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said. The operation was launched on…
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2 February
Air India Express announces ‘Payday Sale’ with fares from Rs.1,535
The sale is open for bookings made till February 2, for travel between February 5 and September 17 Hyderabad: Air India Express has launched its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering Xpress Value fares from Rs.1,535 and Zero Check-in Baggage Xpress Lite fares available exclusively on airindiaexpress.com, starting at Rs.1,385. The sale is open for bookings made till February 2, for travel between February 5 and September 17. Air India Express offers zero convenience fees on Xpress Lite bookings made on its website, airindiaexpress.com. The Xpress Lite fares also come with added benefits, including the option to pre-book an additional 3 kg of cabin baggage at no cost and discounted check-in baggage rates – Rs.1,000 for 15 kg on domestic flights and Rs.1,300 for…
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