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Warangal Collector Reviews Bathukamma Preparations

Warangal Collector F2F On Bathukamma Celebrations

Warangal, October 22, 2023: Warangal Collector P Pravinya IAS held a face-to-face meeting with officials on Saturday to review the preparations for the upcoming Bathukamma celebrations.

The Collector directed the officials to make all necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the festival. She instructed them to pay special attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and security.

The Collector also asked the officials to involve all sections of society in the celebrations and to promote the festival’s cultural and traditional significance.

The following are some of the key points discussed in the meeting:

  • The Collector instructed the officials to set up Bathukamma pandals in all villages and wards across the district.
  • She also directed them to organize cultural programs and competitions during the festival.
  • The Collector asked the officials to ensure that adequate security arrangements are in place at all Bathukamma pandals.
  • She also instructed them to make arrangements for public transportation and drinking water.
  • The Collector appealed to the people to celebrate Bathukamma in a traditional and eco-friendly manner.

 

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Warangal and Karimnagar BRS Leaders Join Congress in Large Numbers

Warangal/Karimnagar: A large number of top and second-rung BRS leaders from the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts have joined the Congress party in recent weeks, following the party’s Vijayabheri bus yatra and its six guarantees.

Among the leaders who have joined the Congress are:

  • Former Ghanpur mandal PACS chairman T. Bhaskar Rao
  • Sarpanches B. Sailu Goud and G. Mahendar of Sultanpur village
  • 20 BRS women wing leaders from Warangal district
  • Three BRS corporators of Ramagundam Municipal Corporation – Shankar Naik, Saleem Begum, and P. Yellaiah
  • Penchala Tirupathi, one of the main followers of BRS party MLA Chander Patel
  • Boggu Gani Karmika Sangam senior leaders N. Satyanarayana Reddy and K. Mohan
  • BRS party Dhulikatta single window chairman Pulluri Venu Gopal Rao, directors M. Srinivas Rao and K. Anjaiah, former Venkatraopally village sarpanch D. Shyam Sunder, ward members D. Manohar Rao and Rajeshwar Rao, and former deputy sarpanch of Kichulatapally village K. Srinivas
  • Around 250 youth from Dharmaram mandal led by BRS youth president Bonagiri Srinivas

Reacting to the exodus of BRS leaders, Congress leaders said that it is a sign of the growing popularity of the Congress party and its six guarantees.

  • Bhupalpally assembly segment MLA candidate Gandra Satyanarayana alleged that since BRS has deceived people with fake promises during its two terms, not only people, even ruling party leaders are also not believing BRS and are showing keen interest in joining the Congress party.
  • Peddapalli DCC president and MLA candidate from Ramagundam Raj Tagore Makkan Singh said that there is a good response among people regarding the six guarantees given by Congress, and sensing the changing wind, several leaders of ruling BRS are leaving their party and joining Congress party.

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Telangana DGP honors police martyrs on Commemoration Day

Hyderabad: On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar led officials in paying tributes to police martyrs on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. The event was held at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial, with a Flag Day parade and a blood donation camp.

In a video message earlier, the DGP said that the day has special significance, as it was on this day in 1959 that ten officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) made the supreme sacrifice for the country on the Indo-China border. He also said that during the last one year, 189 police officers laid down their lives in the line of duty across the country.

I salute ground level officers who were discharging their duties efficiently despite facing many challenges,” the DGP said.

Former national security advisor M. K. Narayanan, state home secretary Jitender, Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sandeep Shandaliya, Additional DGPs Sowmya Mishra, Sanjay Kumar Jain, Mahesh Bhagwat, Srinivasa Reddy and other senior officials were present at the event. retired DGPs, other retired officials and their family members also attended.

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Election Commission Moves Five More Police Officers in Telangana

Telangana:  the Election Commission has shifted five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The Chief Secretary of Telangana, following the Election Commission’s instructions, issued the transfer orders on Friday.

Here are the changes:

– Birudaraju Rohith Raju, who was the Group Commander of Grey Hounds, has been moved to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in the South East Zone of Hyderabad.

– B. Balaswamy, who was the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Rachakonda, has now been placed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in the South West Zone of Hyderabad City.

– Nitika Pant, the former Deputy Commissioner of Police in Women Safety for Cyberabad, will now serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Task Force of Hyderabad City.

– Dr. Chetana Mylabhatula, who was the Joint Director in the Anti Corruption Bureau of Hyderabad, is now the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Peddapalli under the Ramagundam Commssionerate.

– Dr. Tarun Joshi, who held the position of IGP in Training, has been reassigned as the Joint Commissioner of Police in Rachakonda.

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Telangana Minister Niranjan Reddy slams Rahul Gandhi’s corruption allegations

Telangana Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy ridicules Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of Rs 1 lakh crore corruption in Kaleshwaram project

Hyderabad, October 19, 2023: Telangana Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy on Thursday ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of Rs 1 lakh crore corruption in the implementation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

Addressing a news conference, Reddy said Gandhi’s allegations smacked of sheer ignorance of the development that had taken place in the state. He said Gandhi was trying to accuse the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of corruption in the implementation of a project that involved far less as its estimated cost.

Reddy also hit out at Gandhi for his remarks against the loan waiver implemented by the BRS government in the state. He said the government had facilitated waiver of over Rs 13,000 crore benefiting about 23 lakh farmers. He said the Congress leadership had lost its credibility and cannot make the people of Telangana believe about its guarantees.

The promises made by the Congress party in Karnataka were thrown already to winds,” Reddy said.

Reddy’s response comes after Gandhi alleged at a rally in Telangana on Wednesday that the Kaleshwaram project was a “scam” and that the BRS government had pocketed Rs 1 lakh crore in corruption.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is a massive irrigation project that was completed in 2019 at a cost of Rs 1 lakh crore. The project was launched by the BRS government to irrigate over 18 lakh acres of land in the state.

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Siddipet: Inspiration for the Telangana Model of Development

Siddipet: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) has said that Siddipet, the constituency he represents, is the inspiration for the Telangana model of development.

Speaking at a public meeting in Siddipet on Tuesday, KCR said that the Telangana model of development is based on the principle of inclusive growth, with a focus on providing basic necessities such as water, electricity, and irrigation to all sections of society.

He said that the Siddipet drinking water scheme, which he initiated as Siddipet MLA, inspired the state government’s flagship Mission Bhagiratha programme. He also recalled the challenges he faced in digging borewells for farmers in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, which inspired him to initiate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

KCR also said that the Dalit Bandhu programme, which provides financial assistance of Rs.10 lakh to each Dalit family, was inspired by an incident in Siddipet where he helped a Dalit woman purchase a bicycle for her son-in-law.

KCR said that he is proud to represent Siddipet and that he will continue to work for the development of the constituency and the state of Telangana.

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Election officials in Telangana monitor TV networks for violations

Telangana: Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) officials in GHMC headquarters are keeping a close watch on all the election-related content on television networks.

The team works in two shifts round-the-clock, supervised by three Assistant Engineers. They look out for MCC violations regarding paid news and advertisements, along with any other stories that may be violating the poll code. All the channels are also recorded and up to one TB data is stored.

Meanwhile, other teams record the data of the 90 flying squads deployed across the city. As squads go about their checks and seizures, record and accumulate the data, and send it to the Commissioner for review.

Another five-member team is also deployed to monitor the complaints posted on the Election Commission of India‘s (ECI) cVIGIL app. This app allows citizens, officers, and even flying squads to register complaints.

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Telangana: KTR urges people to say no to “Scamgress”

Telangana: Telangana’s BRS working president KTR has accused the Congress party of pumping crores of rupees into the state to purchase votes in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Sharing a news report about the seizure of around Rs 42 crore from a BJP corporator’s residence during Income Tax raids in Karnataka, KTR took to social media to call out the Congress party.

He accused the “intellectually bankrupt” Congress of pumping crores of rupees from Karnataka to purchase votes in Telangana, which is set to go to polls on December 3.

“Their PCC Cheap was the one who was caught on camera bribing in Vote for Note scam and now since this criminal is now leading the pack of Thugs, this was very much expected. Let’s say No to ‘Scamgress’ in TS,” he tweeted.

KTR’s comments come at a time when the Congress party is trying to make inroads in Telangana. The party has recently appointed A. Revanth Reddy as its state president. Reddy, a former TDP leader, is known for his aggressive style of politics.

The Telangana Assembly elections are expected to be a close contest between the ruling BRS and the BJP. The Congress party is hoping to play the role of a kingmaker in the elections.

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Gambling Camps Flourish in Telangana Despite Ban

Despite a ban on gambling in Telangana, gambling camps are operating secretly in swanky apartments and air-conditioned rooms, especially on weekends and holidays. These camps are reportedly operated by certain persons who bribe top police officials every month.

To participate in the gambling at these camps, one has to pay somewhere between Rs 3,000 and 5,000. In addition to gambling, one will also get drinks and food, including premium liquor and non-vegetarian snacks.

Sources said that a realtor and an owner of fertilizers outlet of Kagaznagar reportedly operate the gambling camps in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Some government teachers are also said to be organising these camps in Reddy Colony and other parts of Mancherial district centre.

The menace was exposed only when videos and photographs of these gambling camps were leaked and widely shared on social media platforms. However, no cases were registered and no action was taken against the offenders.

The police department is drawing flak for failing to curb the menace and for ‘indirectly’ encouraging it by accepting monthly bribes.

 

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Schools in Telangana to break for Dasara vacation from October 13, 2023

Schools in Telangana, including both government and private schools, will break for the Dasara vacation on Friday, October 13, 2023. The vacation will last for 13 days, until October 25, 2023, and schools will reopen on October 26, 2023.

Junior colleges in Telangana will also have a vacation during this time, but it will be shorter, lasting for 7 days from October 19 to 25, 2023. Junior colleges will also reopen on October 26, 2023.

The Dasara vacation is one of the longest holidays in Telangana, and it is a time for families and communities to come together to celebrate the festival of Dasara. Dasara is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, and it is one of the most important festivals in Telangana.

During the Dasara vacation, many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. Others visit temples and participate in religious ceremonies. Many people also enjoy taking part in cultural events and festivals that are held during this time.

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TSRTC Announces Dasara Festival Lucky Draw with Cash Prizes Worth Rs 11 Lakh

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has announced a lucky draw for bus users on the occasion of the Dasara festival. Cash prizes worth Rs 11 lakh will be given to 110 winners, with five men and five women selected from each region.

To participate in the lucky draw, passengers need to write their full name and phone number on the back of their ticket and drop it in the drop boxes at bus stops after completing their travel. Passengers who travel in buses between October 21 and 23 and again between October 28 and 30 are eligible to participate. Passengers who have made advance reservations on the respective dates are also eligible.

TSRTC officials said that Bathukamma and Dasara are big festivals in Telangana, and a large number of people travel across the State and neighbouring States during this time. The lucky draw is a way of thanking passengers for their patronage and wishing them a happy festival season.

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Jubilee Hills MLA’s PA Allegedly Assaults Man

Hyderabad, India – A video circulating on social media shows a man being brutally beaten by Bhaskar, the personal assistant of Jubilee Hills legislator Maganti Gopinath. The victim, who is bleeding severely, begs not to be thrashed.

The incident reportedly happened in Yousufguda. The Jubilee Hills police have booked a suo motu case and started an investigation. Bhaskar, Lalith, and one more person have been taken into custody.

The victim, who was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital, left for his native place after the news broke out. The police are trying to contact him and record his statement.

Maganti Gopinath has denied any involvement in the incident, saying that Bhaskar was acting on his own.

This is a shocking incident, and it is important that the police conduct a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. It is also important to remember that elected officials have a responsibility to uphold the law, and their staff should be held to the same standard.