Hyderabd, Dec 30th: The central government has called a meeting on Jan 5 with leaders of eight recognized political parties of Andhra Pradesh to discuss the Telangana issue and look at ways to break the logjam. Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday sent out the letters to the political parties. The home ministry issued a statement on Wednesday expressing satisfaction with the peaceful bandh in some districts of Andhra Pradesh. The eight political parties include Congress, Telugu Desam, Telangana Rastra Samithi, CPI, CPI (M), PRP, BJP and the MIM.
The situation in Andhra Pradesh worsened after Mr. Chidambaram's December 9 statement initiating the process on the formation of a Telangana state. Many leaders from other parts of AP tendered their resignations and joined protests against the bifurcation of the state. Following this the home minister in a statement on December 23 took note of the changed situation and suggested holding of widespread consultations on the issue.
The situation in Andhra Pradesh worsened after Mr. Chidambaram's December 9 statement initiating the process on the formation of a Telangana state. Many leaders from other parts of AP tendered their resignations and joined protests against the bifurcation of the state. Following this the home minister in a statement on December 23 took note of the changed situation and suggested holding of widespread consultations on the issue.
Surprise visit of rythu bazaar Posted on 31-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 30th: Kakinada Revenue Divisional Officer, Kishore Kumar made surprise visit to Gandhi Nagar rythu bazaar on Wednesday. He monitored the situation prevailing in the market and made few instruction to the Estate offices regarding the proper maintenance of sanitation and other facil...
Parishad focus on education Posted on 01-Jan-2010
Kakinada, Dec 31st: The East Godavari zilla parishad chairman, Mr. Ch. Venugopala Krishna said that the Parishad was focusing on providing education and supplying protected drinking water to all and laying emphasis on sanitation and civic infrastructure in rural areas. Speaking to reporter here on Th...
TD fears of forming T state Posted on 01-Jan-2010
Kakinada, Dec 31st: The Telugu Desam senior leader and former minister, Mr. Chikkala Ramachandra Rao, suspected that the Center might give separate statehood to Telangana as it proposed to conduct a meeting with eight recognized party leaders on January 5. If his suspicions are correct, the party her...
Record cargo handling at KPSL Posted on 01-Jan-2010
Kakinada, Dec 31st: The Kakinada Sea Port Limited (KPSL), one of the famous minor deep water ports in the country has achieved a record level cargo handling of 10.60 lakh tonne in the month of December for the 2009-10 financial year. This highest cargo handling among all others.Speaking to media, the...
Prisoners can study at IGNOU free Posted on 01-Jan-2010
New Delhi, Dec 31 : As a New Year gift, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Thursday declared that it will provide free education to prisoners henceforth. Senior administrator of IGNOU said that with the decision taken by the university all jail inmates in the country will be able to a...
Officials will face action: DC Posted on 01-Jan-2010
Kakinada, Dec 31 : District Collector (DC) Gopalakrishna Dwivedi on Thursday said disciplinary action was being initiated against Mandal Development Officers (MDOs) and Assistant Project Officers (APOs) besides serving showcause notices to the Assistant Project Directors (APDs) of four Mandals for th...
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