AP CM: Sanjeevani health programme will be implemented soon

Tirupati, Jan 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Thursday that the Sanjeevani health programme, which was successfully implemented in Kuppam constituency on pilot basis, will be executed throughout the State soon, adding that health records of all vulnerable people will be maintained followed by students and general public.

AP CM emphasises reducing inequalities, promises next-level development in Kuppam region

Tirupati, Jan 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday stressed the need to reduce economic inequalities and said the state government has introduced the P-4 programme to handhold the poor and help them achieve financial growth.

Karnataka Cong issues show cause to Rajeev Gowda over abuse audio

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress on Thursday issued a showcause notice to leader Rajeev Gowda after an audio clip of him allegedly abusing Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner Amrutha Gowda, went viral, sparking widespread outrage across the state.

Hyd CM seeks Spl Officers to resolve pending Civil–Military issues; Sainik School for Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 15 UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday called for the appointment of Special Officers by the Army to resolve long-pending civil–military issues, including defence land allotment and the setting up of Sainik Schools in the state.

TPCC media chief Rammohan Reddy accuses BRS of "insulting women" terms party mindset feudal

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) TPCC Media and Communications Chairman Sama Rammohan Reddy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BRS, alleging that the party "dislikes women's dignity, freedom and self-respect" and carries a mindset that is contrary to modern democratic values.

Don’t read too much into Rahul meet: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday sought to downplay speculations surrounding his recent meeting with former Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru airport, stressing that the interaction should not be over-interpreted.

AP: Cockfights held in bigway at coastal AP districts on Sankranti

Vijayawada, Jan 15 (UNI) The cockfights were held on Thursday at many places across the Andhra districts defying the high court order. Massive arrangements including installing floodlights, LEDscreens, huge arenas using drone cameras and erecting rainproof tents were made to organize cockfights on the occasion of Sankranti festival.

KTR slams Speaker’s verdict on defection petitions, says Congress “Mocking Constitution”

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday lashed out at the Congress leadership over the Speaker’s decision giving relief to MLAs facing defection allegations, accusing the ruling party of “making a mockery of the Constitution” and shielding defectors through political pressure.

After day long gripping action in Madurai's Avuniyapuram Jallikattu, top bull tamer wins car as prize, 60 hurt

Chennai, Jan 15 (UNI) It was a day of gripping action as Jallikattu,
the bull taming sport, the first of the three events annually conducted
in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, was held at Avuniapuram on Thursday.

AIMIM calls for Applications for Telangana Municipal Polls

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Ahead of the proposed Municipal Elections in Telangana, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Thursday invited applications from eligible and interested aspirants seeking to contest the polls on the party ticket.

Ruling DMK functionary among 3 arrested in gun running case, AIADMK, BJP slams govt, says gun culture entered TN

Chennai, Jan 15 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a functionary of the ruling DMK was among three people arrested in a gun running case
at Melapalayam by the Tirunelveli City police, triggering strong condemnations from the Opposition AIADMK and its ally, the BJP.

AP: Newly constructed west bypass road made available for people

Vijayawada, Jan 15 (UNI) The newly constructed west bypass road was made available for the public on Thursday. The National Highway Authority officials formally performed pooja on the highway on Thursday and opened the highway for motorists. The significance of the west bypass road, on the Chennai-Kolkata highway, is that it was constructed across the river Krishna reservoir, upstream the Prakasam barrage.

Telangana CM chairs civil-military liaison meet, seeks sainik school and southern Command HQ shift to Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) A Civil-Military Liaison Conference was held at the Hyderabad Command Control Centre, here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, with discussions focusing on resolving land and administrative issues between the Indian Army and the Telangana government.

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) In a tribute to the courage, dedication, and service of the Indian Armed Forces, Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, on Thursday announced a special Army Day Sale, offering a flat 50 per cent discount to serving and retired Indian Armed Forces personnel, along with their dependents.

Telangana: Speaker gives clean chit to two more MLAs in defection petitions, says they remain in BRS

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday gave a clean chit to two more MLAs facing allegations of party defection, ruling that Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah continue to remain with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).