Hyderabad, Aug 30th: Telugu Mahila president and actor Roja met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Sunday and conveyed her intention to join Congress. Ms Roja is likely to join Congress formally during the Chief Minister's visit to Chittoor district next month. For the record, Ms Roja said she met the Chief Minister to thank him for getting Rs 6,000 crore BHEL-NTPC project for her native Chittoor district.
Ms Roja, who is the head of the Telugu Desam Party's women wing, had lost on Roads and Buildings Minister Galla Aruna from Chandragiri constituency in May 2009 general elections. She was brought into the Telugu Desam Party on the eve of the 2004 general elections and was defeated by former Technical Education Minister R Chenga Reddy from Nagiri constituency. She alleged that the party was responsible for her two electoral defeats. “How can I continue in a party where I have no recognition”, she asked. Mr. Naidu did not react to the development.
Ms Roja, who is the head of the Telugu Desam Party's women wing, had lost on Roads and Buildings Minister Galla Aruna from Chandragiri constituency in May 2009 general elections. She was brought into the Telugu Desam Party on the eve of the 2004 general elections and was defeated by former Technical Education Minister R Chenga Reddy from Nagiri constituency. She alleged that the party was responsible for her two electoral defeats. “How can I continue in a party where I have no recognition”, she asked. Mr. Naidu did not react to the development.
Quality education to the state : CM Posted on 31-Aug-2009
Hyderabad, Aug 30th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy said the Government would provide quality education by allocating adequate funds in the budget and increasing the educational institutions, including medical and engineering colleges in the State. In a statement here, the Chief ...
Helpline to seek drought relief Posted on 31-Aug-2009
Hyderabad, Aug 30th: The state government will bring two toll free numbers into operation from Monday facilitating individuals to seek drought relief. The numbers are 1100, to which people can call from BSNL landlines and 1800425110, which is available from any mobile. Individual complaints relating ...
Chiru remark irks TD Posted on 31-Aug-2009
Kakinada, Aug 30th: The Telugu Desam objected to the remarks made by Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi against its supreme, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, that the latter had not had the vision for demanding the state’s share in gas exploration in the Krishna Godavari basin. Speaking to newsmen here on...
Major fire engulfs HC Posted on 31-Aug-2009
Hyderabad, Aug 31st: A major fire engulfed the Andhra Pradesh High Court building early today, gutting a number of Judges' Chambers and the Library. The fire was detected around 0536hrs on the second floor of the Old High Court Building, also housing the Bar Council Office and the Library on the ...
Drive to help farmer’s fight pests Posted on 01-Sep-2009
Rajahmundry, Aug 31st: After facing shortage of water for raising crops due to deficit rainfall in kharif season, farmers are exposed to problem of pests and weeds, following high humidity. Agriculture authorities are taking up a special campaign to create awareness among farmers on how to tackle it ...
PM to lay foundation stone in state Posted on 01-Sep-2009
Hyderabad, Aug 31st: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will lay foundation stone for the Rs.60 billion (Rs.6,000 crore) mega project to manufacture power plant equipment in Chittor district,Andhra Pradesh on Sept 6. The prime minister will arrive in the temple town of Tirupati on Sep 5. After an ov...
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