Heavy downpour in state April 13, 2012 09:11
Heavy downpour was witnessed last night in several parts of the state. Accompanied by gusty winds the rain took the fate of the crops for a toss. In fact, the rain was so adverse that even stones were pelted off the sky that even damaged several vehicles. There at several mandals of Kadapa district, banana plants crop was damaged. According to our reports, nearly 10 lakh acres of crop was damaged. The situation was same even in Karimnagar district wherein paddy, mango and corn crops over 8000 acres got spoiled. In Sirikonda of Nizamabad district, 1500 acre paddy crop was submerged due to heavy rain. In the capital city Hyderabad, although people returning from offices seemed to have enjoyed the rain, the overflow of rainwater has become a headache to several road side shop vendors. They were found cleaning the slush that was gathered due to the rain. Drainages were over flown and filthy smell troubled the pedestrians who were spotted covering their noses with handkerchiefs. It may be noted that heavy down pour was even witnessed in Hyderabad and Secunderabad that led to traffic jam and hit the breaking news. Notably, Hyderabadis who face hell like situation every summers seemed to have enjoyed last night’s weather. (Phani)
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Cong leaders from SC communities take on YSR April 12, 2012 19:00
The Congress party leaders belonging to SC communities are said to be leveling serious allegations on former chief minister late Y S Rajashekara Reddy. They seemed to have made YSR a target. Many leaders are coming out with statements in party internal meetings as well as in public meetings that YSR failed to do justice to the SC communities. Probably these statements are being made in order to see to it public don’t tilt towards YSR Congress Party and YS Jaganmohan Reddy. This time former IAS official and Rajya Sabha member J D Sheelam made these comments. He has alleged that YSR spoke in an insulting tone when he took to his notice about certain programmes that were beneficial to SC and ST communities. He mentioned these points at the internal party meet. The party members alleged that whether it was in the matters pertaining to fee reimbursement or pakka houses or Arogyasri, SCs received these benefits just like others individuals in the state and that the then chief minister didn’t do any favour to them. To make a point they cited a village wherein two students got engineering seats in same college that was four kilometers away from the village. While one student belonging to affluent class travelled by motorcycle, SC student had to walk all the way to the village. This incident was just an example, according to the leaders, to highlight the problems that SC and ST communities faced during YSR’s period.
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Woman hurls sandal at Ponnala April 12, 2012 18:54
A woman hurling slipper at IT minister Ponnala Laxmaiah has triggered a new discussion in the state. The minister who was at Kakatiya University on Wednesday to commemorate Mahatma Jyotibhapule’s birth anniversary missed a slipper shot that the TRS party women wing activist hurled at him. The slipper that didn’t reached the target fell on the near by crowd. However, it was considered to be an insult to the minister. In fact, she first tried to obstruct Ponnala Laxmaiah but unfortunately she was stopped by the police. Astonishingly, she was dragged by the male cops as female cops were not present over there at that time. When the police were dragging her out of the place, she allegedly removed her sandal and had threw at the minister. She was soon arrested and taken into the custody. Why is it that this woman hurled sandal is still a question? It might be due to his alleged irresponsible attitude towards the burning Telangana issue. Whatever the reason might be, insulting public representatives will not be welcomed by anyone. In fact, hurling slippers has these days become a fashion and also a best way to hit the headlines for wrong reasons. Such incidents happened earlier in the Centre too wherein an individual hurled chappal at the union home minister Chidambaram and another individual slapped Sharad Pawar.
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AP Genco records profits April 12, 2012 18:32
The AP Genco has recorded profits for consecutive fourth year. It has fetched Rs. 401 crore profits for fiscal year 2011-12. Addressing the media at Genco office, MD K Vijayanand has gave an explanation over the allegations on coal agreements. He has said that no irregularities took place while striking deal relating to coal. He has said that while 27.80 tonnes of coal was necessary for electricity projects, 234 million tonnes linkage was there with Mahanadi Coal Fields. He has said four tonnes of coal was borrowed from Singareni and 1.6 million tonnes of coal was imported from foreign countries. Further, he said tenders were given only to government bodies and co-operative societies. He has also said that AP Genco is purchasing one ton of coal for only Rs. 5,532 while neighboring states such as Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal are purchasing for Rs. 7,3225, 6180, 5831 and 6300 respectively. He has said that Genco witnessed profits since it increased the manpower and saved the fuel thereby fetching profits. It is a good note that Genco fetched profits but a common man will not be happy with these figures. People will be happy only when there are no frequent power cuts. These statistics will not play big in aam aadmi’s dictionary.
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Suravaram takes on Centre April 12, 2012 18:31
The CPI national secretary, Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy has said that uncertainty and confusion took place in the country due to the Congress party. He spoke to the media-in meet the press- for the first time after he took the charge as the national secretary of the party. He has stressed on the need of staging strong protests in order to put a check to the corporate policies that are being adopted by the Centre. Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy has expressed his grief over the increase of prices of essential commodities and corruption rate in the country due to the government policies. Reacting to a reporter’s question, Suravaram Sudharakar Reddy has said that the aim of CPI was not to get merged with CPM but to bring unity among the left parties to fight the public problems. He has said that election strategy was not a matter of importance to them and that the party won’t discuss that issue. Given the worst situation in the country, he has said that CPI is working out in bringing all major opposition parties to one place in order to raise voice against the unfair policies of the government. We have to await and see whether CPI is going to be successful in its efforts.
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Raghuveera takes on Congress leaders for insulting YSR April 12, 2012 18:24
Minister Raghuveera Reddy has said that criticizing its chief minister was not a new affair to the Congress Party. He made this statement since a few Congress members leveled allegations against the former chief minister late Y S Rajashekara Reddy. Raghuveera Reddy—in a sarcastic tone—has said that the greatness of commenting on leaders like Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy and P V Narasimha Rao goes to Congress Party leaders. Addressing the media in Anantapur, Raghuveera has said that YSR was the permanent member of the Congress Party. To make a point he has said that Y S became a Congress person right from his birth. There had been a strong relationship between YSR and Congress Party, he added. When asked about his reaction on Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy’s action, Raghuveera stressed that Jagan, who moved out of the Congress Party, is now trying to trouble and damage the party. Meanwhile, Amalapuram MP Harsha Kumar has leveled serious allegations on YSR. He alleged that Rajashekara Reddy was against dalits. He has also said that he was ready to prove as to how much damage YSR had done to dalits. He has also said that he even spoke about it publicly in 2009 during mala simhagharjana. Commenting on Jagan, despite winning twice as MP, Jagan didn’t do undertake any developmental programmes in his constituency. (Phani)
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BC Gurukul schools rechristened to Jyothibapule Gurukul schools April 12, 2012 18:22
The Andhra Pradesh chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has declared that BC Gurukul schools would be rechristened as Mahatma Jyothibapule Welfare Gurukul school. He made these statements commemorating the birth anniversary of women welfare activist and educationist of 19th century, Jyothibapule. Addressing the media, the chief minister has said that these administration of these schools would be delinked from education department and would be handed over to BC welfare department. He spoke to the media at Jyothibapule anniversary celebrations held at Ravindra Bharati auditorium. Stressing on the need and importance of education, Kiran Kumar has said that it was only education that would change the man and the uplift the society. Meanwhile, minister Basavaraju has said that even BC study circle was also rechristened as Jyothibapule. Congress MP Hanumantha Rao has said that a special programme should be organised in memory of Jyothibapule. This function was presided over by B C rights activist R Krishnaiah, minister Mukesh Goud, BC Commission former member Krishnamohan Rao. It may be noted that there are 45 BC Gurukul school in the state.(Phani)
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Why maintain secrecy? AP Administrative Tribunal questions APPSC April 12, 2012 17:41
The Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal has asked the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission as to why it has been maintaining secrecy when it is a government body. It asked APPSC to have a transparency. It has stated that there was no need for the service commission to keep the guidelines of evaluation as a confidential matter. Over confidentiality has been giving raise to more apprehensions, the Tribunal opined. The Tribunal has asked whether there were any matters relating to exchange of money. It may be recalled that the AP Tribunal headed by chairman Justice Dr G. Yathirajulu along with other members including A . K . Goyal looked into the irregularities of APPSC acting on the petition filed by Telugu medium students. The students were of the opinion that they were at great loss due to translation. Counsel D Prakash Reddy argued on behalf of the students. He has stressed on the need for re-conducting the exam as more than 40 per cent of question paper was full of blunders. Meanwhile, the APPSC defended the arguments that it has passed certain guidelines to the evaluation team that cannot be disclose. The counsel of APPSC, K G Krishnamoorthy has said that the commission was ready to give explanation to each and every question but would not divulge the guidelines at any cost.
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SC Railway bags Govind Wallabh Pant Award April 12, 2012 17:18
The South Central Railway—which has its headquarters in Secunderabad--has bagged prestigious Govind Wallabh Pant Award for the year 2011-12. Notably, this award is considered to be the one of the highest awards in the Indian Railway given in recognition of excellence and standards maintained by the railways. It has to be mentioned here that South Central Railway has bagged this award for the first time and it is going to share this award with Eastern Railway. Wallabh Pant Award will be given during railway anniversary celebrations that are underway and would be concluding on April 16. South Central Railway general manager along with others will receive this award. Addressing the media, chief public relations officer of South Central Railway has said that the work of SCR had been outstanding and that they created a record by transporting 103 million tonnes cargo in a fiscal year. He has also said that the railway laid down 132 new lines, 24 over bridges. It has to be mentioned here that South Central Railway is going to take another six awards for outstanding work in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, sports, level crossing, road over bridges and traffic transportations. (Phani)
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SLIDESHOW: Indonesia trembles, 28 countries issue Tsunami warnings April 12, 2012 17:32
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High Court orders probe against DGP April 12, 2012 14:59
The Andhra Pradesh High Court gave a sensational verdict on Wednesday by directing the State Government for ordering an inquiry into the alleged assets of Director General of Police Dinesh Reddy besides filing criminal contempt of court against him for trying to hide his details from the court. The High Court has also directed the Government to file criminal contempt of court against CID Additional DG, S V Ramanamoorthy. The High Court Justice Ramesh Ranganathan gave this verdict stating that the duo were crying foul and spitting venom on each other only for higher posts. The court, in its direction to the government, has indicated that a senior official should be appointed to look into this matter. The Justice has also made it clear that the inquiry official should be appointed within two weeks of receiving the orders and that the official should be of a higher rank than Dinesh Reddy and Ramesh Ranganathan. The court has also ordered that the inquiry should be completed within four months and necessary action should be taken against the duo within two months after the completion of the probe. The Justice has pointed out that just for power two high rank officials have misused the court and media. He has also said that it was very unfortunate that the duo used media as a puppet. (Phani)
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YSR damaged state: Babu April 12, 2012 11:29
The TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that late Y S Rajashekara Reddy has damaged the state to that extent, which was not done by any chief minister so far. He said YSR craved for money and with the political power he spoiled the future of the state to the core. Babu asked the Congress Party to decide whether such a politician (YSR) was a mahanetha (great leader) or great burglar. He made these statements and leveled allegations against YSR at Renigunta airport before the media on Wednesday. He has also demanded Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and Congress Party to take the responsibility over the damage caused to Andhra Pradesh by Y S Rajashekara Reddy. Further, Babu said he had the responsibility—as a public leader— to throw light on the alleged illegalities of late YSR. To make a point, he has stressed that he took on YSR many times over the same. He alleged that Congress Party and Y S R Congress Party came together to spit venom on Telugu Desam Party. On the other hand, he said K Chandrashekara Rao and Y S Jaganmohan Reddy were playing political dramas in the state. Matters relating to match-fixing amongst parties would soon come to light, he added. (Phani)
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Bothsa takes on Jagan April 12, 2012 11:14
PCC chief Bothsa Satyanarayana has said came down heavily on Y S R Congress Party alleging that the party was responsible for by-polls in the state. Bothsa toured Railway Koduru of Kadapa district on Wednesday. He has also stated that the internal problems in the Congress Party were quite common and that the democracy would go for a toss if people sympathize with Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy. Bothsa exuded confidence that the Congress would go ahead with attractive schemes for the public. To make a point, he even alleged that the public will not pay attention and believe the false promises being made by YSR Congress Party. Giving explanation over the comments being passed by the Congress leaders on former chief minister late Y S Rajashekara Reddy, Bothsa Satyanarayana has said that whatever the statements that were made by Kondru Murali against late Y S R were his personal. He has also said that the high command never had a thought to criticize late YSR in the by-poll election campaign. Bothsa alleged that Jagan is playing politics only for safeguarding his illegal assets. Meanwhile, R&B minister Dharmana Prasada Rao has called upon the public to put a check to the efforts of Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who according to him, was planning to safeguard illegal properties.(Phani)
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