Dia Mirza clears the air about pending water bills
Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 18, 2013
Actress Dia Mirza has spoken out against reports claiming that she is yet to pay her water bills.
Andhra Pradesh's representation goes up further in union ministry
Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 18, 2013
The induction of two Congress leaders from Andhra Pradesh in the union ministry on Monday has increased the southern state's representation to an all-time high.
22 Andhra Pradesh legislators suspended from assembly for causing disruptions
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2013
All legislators of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were today suspended for two days from Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly for stalling the proceedings of the house.
Telangana shutdown evokes mixed response
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday June 15, 2013
The day-long Telangana shutdown called by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to condemn arrests during Friday's march to seek separate Telangana state evoked partial response in the region on Saturday.
Andhra Pradesh government denies permission for Telangana march
Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 12, 2013
The Andhra Pradesh government today ruled out permission for a march to the assembly proposed to be conducted by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Friday to press the demand for formation of a separate state.
TRS stalls Andhra Pradesh assembly over Telangana resolution
Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 11, 2013
The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) stalled the proceedings in the Andhra Pradesh assembly today, demanding a resolution for separate statehood for Telangana.
Despite Lokayukta dampener, the Goud family gets fish 'medicine' ready
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 6, 2013
The Bathini Goud family in Hyderabad has begun preparations for administering the fish "prasadam" (medicine) for asthma patients here on June 8-9, even as the Lokayukta has directed the government not to sponsor such events.
Monsoon hits Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, rain brings relief to people
Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 4, 2013
The southwest monsoon has entered Andhra Pradesh, said the met office, bringing relief to people reeling under intense heat wave across the country.
Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta questions state support to 'fish medicine'
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 3, 2013
Uncertainty looms over the annual distribution of fish 'prasadam' (medicine) for asthma patients in Hyderabad as the Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta on Monday observed that the state government should not extend any help to the event.
Defunct Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission reconstituted
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 3, 2013
The Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission was on Monday revived, about six years after it was disbanded following allegations of impropriety by the then chairperson and some members.
Bill Gates makes hush-hush visits to firms in Andhra Pradesh
Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 31, 2013
Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates visited Biological E. Ltd, a leading vaccine manufacturer, and the International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) near Hyderabad on Thursday on a private trip kept completely under ...
Fire in Hyderabad gym, one killed
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 30, 2013
A woman was killed and three others were injured in a massive fire in a gym in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, police said.
Spot-fixing: Greedy players affecting credibility of other cricketers, says VVS Laxman
Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 29, 2013
Laxman, who mentored the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the recently-concluded IPL 6, said the manner in which the team won close matches augurs well for the future. The Hyderabadi also said the cash-rich Indian Premier League will miss iconic players like...
Rains, cloudy weather bring relief to Andhra Pradesh
Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 28, 2013
Rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh provided much-needed relief to people from the intense heat that has kept the southern plateau sizzling for weeks and claimed over 500 lives across the country.
YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy completes a year in jail
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 27, 2013
YSR Congress party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy today completed one year in jail in a disproportionate assets case. The Member of Parliament (MP)from Kadapa was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on this day last year.