Puri jagannath to direct Raviteja again Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
Young Director Puri Jagannath and Raviteja combination "Ediot" was a very big hit at box office. Puri will direct 2 new films - one with Srikanth and the other with Raviteja. At present Srikanth's film is the first to go to sets. Puri is presently busy with his production and direction venture Pokiri starring Mahesh, Ileana. The film is slated to release on 28th of April and audio will release on 2nd of April.
11killed in road accident Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
Six women and three children, were killed when the autorickshaw in which they were travelling rammed into a lorry coming in opposite direction at Mukkapet village of Vastavayi mandal in Krishna district. The deceased, all agricultural labourers, belonged to Choppatkatlapalem village of Bonakallu mandal in Khammam district and were on their way to visit Tirumalagiri temple on the occasion of Ugadi.
Young rebel star movie Munna launched Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
Young rebel star Prabhas new movie “Munna” launched at Annapoorna Studios, Hyderabad. The movie produced by Dil Raju is coming under the direction of Paidipally Vamsi (Intro). Music is by Harris Jayraj. NTR clapped the muhurt shot on Prabhas while Victory Venkatesh formally switched on the camera to the first shot direction by VV Vinayak.
Hyderabad: Rs.427 crores alloted for RYSS Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
District Collector Arvind Kumar unveiled the annual credit plan for Hyderabad with a total outlay of Rs 544.62 crores. It aims to assist 96,396 beneficiaries under various schemes. The collector said that Rs 427 crores had been allotted for the Rajiv Gruha Kalpa scheme and Rs 39 crore for the Rajiv Yuva Shakti scheme.There was a net increase of Rs 376.25 crores in the outlay compared to the previous year’s plan, he added. The annual plan has set apart Rs 30 crores to provide employment to 3,829 youth under the Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana, while Rs 20 crores was allotted to assist 4,000 SC families. Under minorities’ welfare category, Rs 17 crore has been allotted. Another Rs 3 crore would be spent to assist 1,455 backward class families. Mr Arvind Kumar said that 21,000 houses would be constructed in the district under the National Urban Renewal Mission.
Summer special trains from April 15th Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
South Central Railway will run 122 summer specials from Hyderabad to various destinations between April 15 and June 18. The schedule: To Bangalore: Train 789 will leave Hyderabad on Fridays at 7.15 pm and arrive at Bangalore at 7.25 am the next day. In the return direction, Train 790 will leave Bangalore City at 6.45 pm on Saturdays and reach Hyderabad at 7.15 am the next day. The weekly service will leave Hyderabad on April 21 and 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 and 9. From Bangalore, the train will leave on April 22, 29, May 6,13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10. > To Howrah: Train 746 will leave Hyderabad at 9.50 pm and reach Howrah at 3.15 am the second day. Train 745 will leave Howrah at 3.25 pm and arrive at Hyderabad at 9.45 pm the next day. The train will leave Hyderabad on April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; June 5 and 12 (Mondays) and Howrah on April 19, 26, May 3rd, 10 17, 24, 31 and June 7 and 14 (Wednesdays). > To Visakhapatnam: Train 748 will leave Hyderabad at 9.50 pm on Saturdays and reach Visakhapatnam at 10.40 am the next day. In the return direction, Train 747 will leave Visakhapatnam on Sundays at 7.40 pm and reach Hyderabad at 8.30 am the next day. The train will leave Hyderabad on April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 and 17 and Visakhapatnam on April 16, 23, 30, May 7,14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, and 18. > To Rajkot: Train 717 will leave Secunderabad at 2.45 pm on Wednesdays and arrive Rajkot at 8.10 pm. the next day. > In the return direction, Train 718 will leave Rajkot at 5.05 am and reach Secunderabad at 10.30 am the next day. The train will leave Secunderabad on April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, and Rajkot on April 21, 28, May 5,12, 19, 26 and June 2 and 9. > To Bikaner: Train 719 will leave Secunderabad on April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4 and 11 and Bikaner on April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8 and 15.
Medical seats counselling from April 3rd Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
Postgraduate medical seats counselling in the Andhra Pradesh will start from April 3 but not all the seats have got recognition. Sources said that for the second time in a row, the Medical Council of India has refused to give recognition to 215 postgraduate seats in the State. In all, there are 840 seats in the government sector. This means that the 215 students will have to keep their fingers crossed with the assumption that the seats would get recognition in due course of time. MCI inspectors were irked on coming to know that the government was transferring professors from one college to another during inspections.
TRS President K. Chandrasekhar Rao called on senior Congress MLA P. Janardhan Reddy at his Domalguda residence as part of his efforts to muster support for a separate Telangana State. Mr Chandrasekhar Rao had met APCC president K. Keshava Rao twice last week to seek his support. Accordintg to sources KCR would also meet Congress MLAs G. Chinna Reddy and A. Indrakaran Reddy who would be visiting Delhi in connection with the Telangana issue.
Nag fans marketing Sree Ramadasu Friday, March 31, 2006 | Pavan
The audiences of Sree Ramadasu in the B centers are in high praise for the devotion depicted in the movie. A good number of theatres where “Sree Ramadasu” is being shown are going to have the celebrations of “Sri Ramanavami” on April 7th. The theatre managements with the coordination from the fan groups and local temples are going to distribute prasadams and panakam to the audiences on that day.
Dasari launched Pawan's new film shooting Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
Union Minster Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao clapped the muhurt shot for Pawan Kalyan's nw film. Pawan Kalyan romped back to direction with Satyagrahi, sub caption Satyame Naa Ayudham. The publicity material that appeared in the dailies and road sides caught the attention of all. Pawan Kalyan directs and also stars the movie.The movie launch function witnessed heavy fanfare at Annapurna Studions, Hyderabad. Pawan's uncle Allu Arvind switched on the camera. Victory Venkatesh and VV Vinyak, the fresh faces in industry with the hit of Lakhsmi, also attended the function. Pawan Kalyan’s son Akira remained a big attraction.
Chiranjeevi's felicitation on April 9th at Hitex Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
Telugu film producers Council, Movie Artistes’ Association and AP Film Chamber of Commerce jointly organizing Chiranjeevi's felicitation on April 9th. The venue is Hitex, Hyderabad. A big contingent of stars from South India is expected to attend the function. Highlight is that a majority of the heroines who had worked with Chiru since his entry into Tollywood are likely to grace the function. Some of the big names heard as coming to Hyderabad that day include Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth, Rajkumar and Mohan Lal.
Chiranjeevi receives Padma Bushan from President Abdul Kalam Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
my-telugu.com congratulates Megastar on receiving “Padma Bushan” from the President. “I am dedicating the honour to my fans who cherished selfless love and affection for me.” on conferment of the Padma Bushan award honour, Chiranjeevi said these words. Megastar Chiranjeevi received the prestigious national honour “Padma Bushan” from President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday night at a grand function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Later, elite Telugus held felicitation to Megastar at the auditorium of Indian Institute of Public Administration. Central ministers Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao and Pallam Raju competed with each other in introducing Chiru to the political bigwigs. Dasari introduced him to Congress supreme Sonia Gandhi, while Pallam Raju introduced Chiru to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Mahesh Babu 'Pokiri' audio on April 3rd Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
Puri Jagannath directed Mahesh Babu, Ileana starring Pokiri is shaping up to release on 28th of April. Audio of the film is expected to release on 3rd of April. Manisharma scores music for the film. Expectations are high on the film since this is the film for Mahesh Babu after the stupendous success of Athadu. Puri Jagannath is producing this film in association with Indira Films. Talkie part of the film is completed. Two songs are in balance. One of them will be canned from 30th of this month on Mahesh and Ileana. Other one is the introduction song of Mahesh. About 5 days for each song is scheduled.Aditya audio company bagged the rights.
Devadasu 100 days function at on 20th April Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
YVS Chowdary film Devadasu will complete 100 days in 40 centers. Devadasu, starring Ram, Ileana, released on 11th January on the eve of Sankranthi. The film released with 65 prints and began with average talk initially. Now the film is running on 114 prints. This explains the range of the film. Director and producer YVS Chowdary is planning 100 days celebration here in Hyderabad on 1st of May. Devadasu completes 100 days on 20th April.
Gangavaram port: Govt announced measures Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
The Andhra Pradesh government announced a series of measures for people who would be affected by the construction of the Gangavaram port in Visakhapatnam district. These include fresh enumeration of fishermen to be evacuated, a reasonable package for the evacuees, not shifting fishermen’s boats and construction of a new fishing jetty near the existing one.These were the demands of fishermen at Gangavaram, where police firing on protesters resulted in the death of one person. The government announced the measures at an all-party meeting on the issue. The government said the fishermen’s boats would not be shifted to Yarada, 8 km from Gangavaram, as originally planned. The government agreed to construct a new jetty at Nallamaremma Padalu.
Amendments in endowments act: JC Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
TheAndhra Pradesh state government has decided to amend the Endowments Act to recategorise the temples based on annual income. These, and a slew of measures, were announced by endowments minister J.C. Diwakar Reddy.The most important thing announced after the meeting is hundi system will be reintroduced at the Chilkur Balaji temple at Chilkur, and the temple will partially come under the purview of the endowments department. The decision to install the hundi was taken following a request from sections of devotees who had no other way of paying obeisance. “The temple was under the endowments department since 1966, but it never interfered in the day-to-day affairs.There was a hundi system in the past, but it was removed few years ago. The meeting also decided to auction endowments lands, especially in municipal limits, to save them from encroachments.
Six rebels of the TRS Mr Santosh Reddy, Mr Mandadi Satyanarayana, Mr Duggiyala Srinivas, Ms Sara Rani, Mr Jayaprakash Reddy and Mr Mukunda Reddy met Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President Dr Keshava Rao after the Telangana party’s president K. Chandrasekhar Rao met with him on Tuesday night.The rebels made Dr Keshava Rao an umpire in their dispute with their party chief. They expressed anguish over how the TRS president was treating them. They wanted to be taken into confidence in case the Congress formalises its alliance with the TRS for the panchayat polls.It is learnt both Mr Chandrasekhar Rao and the rebel legislators complained about each party using foul language against the other. Among the rebels were
Fab City is likely to be delayed Thursday, March 30, 2006 | Pavan
The proposed Fabrication City at Tukkuguda,Ranga Reddy district on the city outskirts, is likely to be delayed further. According to sources State government is anxious about reports expressing doubts on the credentials of SemIndia, the main facilitator of the US $ 3 billion chip manufacturing project.According to the announcement made by SemIndia, Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Vinod K. Agarwal while signing the Memorandum of Agreement with the Industries department on February 16, the groundbreaking of the project was to take place in March. But, it will take another couple of months for the project to take a full shape before the groundbreaking takes place.
Veteran producer Dukkipati Madhusudan Rao passed away in Hyderabad. He was suffering from Pneumonia.He is the one who gets the credit of introducing ANR to the industry. Infact, he joined Akkineni in Pratibha Films office. Later on he established Annapoorna Pictures Private Limited and made ANR as the chairman. Dukkipati established this banner in the name of his step mother. The first film produced by Dukkipati on this banner is Dongaramudu in 1955. Before establishing Annapoorna Picutres banner, Madhusudan Rao is a part of Sarat Films established by his friends. But that banner disintegrated very quickly. KV Reddy is paid the advance for the film Donagaramudu in Oct of 1952. KV Reddy supposedly told Madhusudan Rao to wait for 2 years. Madhusudan Rao patiently waited for the 2 years without making any other film. KV Reddy finally took the picture to sets after 2 years and the film released on Oct 2nd 1955 to create history at the box office.
Sriramadasu special show at Prasad multiplex Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Pavan
Nagarjuna and Amala are organizing a benefit show for Sri Ramadasu - Nagarjuna's latest film. This special screening will be held on 30th March at Prasad's multiplex. Timings are 7 PM and 10 PM. Each ticket is priced at Rs 300/- and the funds raised will be used for Amala Akkineni's Blue Cross foundation, Hyderabad. Tickets are available at the below centers: 1. Prasad Multiplex 2. Kalanjali Showroom, Secunderabad 3. Walden Bookstore, Begumpet 4. Karachi Fast Food, Abids 5. Kalanjali, Abids 6. Touch & Bombay Store, Banjara Hills 7. Blue Cross of Hyderabad, Jubilee Hill
Junior doctors protest at Kurnool Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Pavan
A seemingly insignificant altercation between a ward boy and a junior doctor led to a flare up at the Kurnool General Hospital where the junior doctors boycotted their duties for the second day in protest against the alleged impropriety by the ward boy named Venkateswarlu. Sources said the junior doctors took offensive when the ward boy pleaded with two of their colleagues to attend to a physically challenged patient.A three-member committee comprising Dr Narasimha Reddy, Dr Bhavani Prasad and Dr Subba Reddy was appointed by the hospital superintendent to probe the matter. Even while the controversy went on, the hospital superintendent tried to defuse the situation by asking the ward boy to tender an apology to the junior doctor who was at the centre of the matter.
Correspond only in Telugu: ABK Prasad Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Pavan
Andhra Pradesh State Official Language commission chairman A.B.K. Prasad and other members called upon the government officials to implement Telugu language in administrative affairs and correspond only in Telugu. The committee held a convention on Telugu language awareness at the police kalyanamandapam on Tuesday. Mr ABK, ZP chairman Mukku Kasireddy, district collector B. Udaya Lakshmi, DRO Ramarao, committee members Acharya Rachapalem Chandrasekhara Reddy, Dr Kaluva Mallaiah, other district officials, literary lovers and students participated. Mr ABK said Telugu was made the official language four decades ago but was not implemented by the government departments properly. “Telugu was one of the sweet and oldest languages in the country. People should not hesitate to speak in Telugu,” he said. He disclosed that Nizamabad district stood first in implementation of Telugu for correspondence in administrative activities. He said that the US dictated that the World Bank, IMF and WTO spread the English language around the globe to gain control over the world. He said that the OLC was not against any language.
SSC Exams: Eight students debarred Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Pavan
The Nizamabad District Educational higher officials suspended three teachers, including two chief superintendents and a departmental officer, for violating rules in the SSC examination. Eight students were debarred for indulging in malpractice since the examinations began in the district. District educational officer G. Gopal Reddy told to press that the three teachers were suspended as they attended duties for the English examination, which subject they also teach in the schools. The DEO said that it was against the rules. On Tuesday, the DEO visited examination centres at Dichpally and Mentrajpally and expressed satisfaction over the conduct of the examination.
Gajuwaka bandh successful Wednesday, March 29, 2006 | Pavan
The Gajuwaka bandh evoked good response. The bandh call given by the Opposition political parties the Telugu Desam and the Left in protest against the killing of a fisherman in Gangavaram by the police evoked good response in Gajuwaka. While it was successful in suburban Gajuwaka town. At some places, activists of Opposition parties were seen halting the traffic for a few a minutes at various junctions and forcing traders close their shops. The fisherfolk of the city held a huge dharna in front of the district collectorate. Leaders of the TD, the BJP and Left parties took out separate rallies in the city and Gajuwaka requesting the owners to shut down shops and establishments in support of their protest. In Gajuwaka, commercial establishments, business houses, colleges and cinema halls were closed. A dharna was also organised at Jagadamba junction.
Venkatesh released Pournami audio Thursday, March 23, 2006 | Pavan
Music of Prabhas, Trisha, Charmi starring Paurnami is released at Filmnagar Temple, Hyderabad. Maruti Audio company released the audio. Venkatesh released the audio and Krishnamraju bought the cassette for 1 Lakh. Krishnamraju said that he heard all the songs and they are simply superb. He assured that Prabhas will get his image enhanced like anything. Paruchuri commented that Prabhas's character has Sivudu and Krishnudu.
Tight security at Secunderabad railway station Thursday, March 23, 2006 | Pavan
The Andhra Pradesh Police will tighten security at sensitive railway stations in the wake of Maoists hijacking a train in Jharkhand and the blast at the Varanasi cantonment railway station. Among the stations graded sensitive are Secunderabad, Pidiguralla, Sattenapalli, Warangal, Kazipet, Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Adilabad. Secunderabad railway station is a prominent station and has close resemblance with Varanasi cantonment railway station. The RPF has already set up security cameras to monitor the movement, said sources.
Eight die after consuming spurious liquor Thursday, March 23, 2006 | Pavan
Eight persons were killed and 15 others were taken ill after consuming spurious liquor at Rattakanna village under Itchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district. The arrack was, reportedly, brought from Orissa. One Durgasi Jagayya died after consuming the liquor. Several others, who took part in Jagayya’s funeral, also consumed the same arrack.
Balakrisha "Veerabhadra" music released Monday, March 20, 2006 | Pavan
Balakrishna, Sada, Tanusri Datta starring Veerabhadra music is released at Peoples Plaza near Necklace road, Hyderabad. Ambika Krishna is producing the film on Ambika Arts banner. AS Ravikumar Chowdary is the director. Manisharma composed music and Supreme released the audio into the market.
It is time for celebrity weddings... After Chiranjeevi's daughter marriage, it is time for Union Minister and Bapatla MP Daggupati Purandareswari's daughter is getting engaged on 18th March and the function is slated to take place in Shilparam, Madapur with around 1000 people touted to be invited. According to sources the groom is said to be from Vijayawada. The bride is a national badminton player. Many politicians and film personalities are said to be in the list of invitees.
Pawan Kalyan's "Bangaram" audio released Friday, March 17, 2006 | Pavan
Pawan Kalyan's "Bangaram" audio released at Sunetra School for blind. Aditya audio company is releasing the audio into the market. Tamil star Vijay, Trisha attended the event as chief guests. Meera Chopra, Raja are played lead roles with Pawan Kalyan. Produce of the movie is A M Ratnam. Dharani is the diretor. Vidyasagar composed music. Dharani said that it is his ambition to make a film with Pawan Kalyan and his dream came true now. He also assured the fans about his combination with music director Vidyasagar.
Voter cards will be issued from April first week Friday, March 17, 2006 | Pavan
The EPI Cards will be issued in Hyderabad and Secunderabad from the first week of April. Earlier, the Electronic Photo Identity Card was issued in 2003 and 1995. This time, the officials of the Chief Electoral Office have decided to issue the identity cards only to the residual voters. This means people, who got their names enrolled on the voters’ list after the 2003 summary revision, will have to wait for their turn. The number of fresh enrollments registered with the Chief Electoral Office is nearly 2 lakh. According to officials EPIC cards would be given first to residual voters. They are planning to cover fresh enrollments only after all the residual voters are covered. Instructions have been sent to the MCH to start issuing EPIC cards from the first week of April.
Prabhas next movie title Basava? Wednesday, March 15, 2006 | Pavan
According to sources Prabhas next film with VV Vinayak as director might be titled Basava. Prabhas, Trisha, Charmi starring Paurnami music is scheduled to release on March 21st. Maruti music company will release the audio into the market. Prabhas has recently delivered a blockbuster in the form of Chatrapati and is riding high on its success.
Govt to ban misleading college ads Wednesday, March 15, 2006 | Pavan
The Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet decided to ban advertisments by corporate educational institutions making wrong and misleading claims about the success of students in public examinations. The Cabinet approved an amendment to the AP Public Examinations (Prevention of Irregularities and Malpractices) Act, 1997 to this effect. The Bill would be introduced in the ongoing Budget session of the State Assembly. The Cabinet felt that such advertisements were misleading the students and their parents in a bid to make more business. According to the amendment, an educational institution or a tutorial college should not release any advertisement making false and misleading information about the success and ranks of students.
Top 3: Tollywood report Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | Pavan
Poultry crisis: Sales improved to 80 per cent Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | Pavan
To get people back to poultry in full strength the industry plans to retain the present rate of Rs 20 per kg for live bird and Rs 35 per kg for the dressed bird for at least two weeks, an industry source said. Poultry sales showed a significant improvement with the sales figures touching 80 per cent after a low of 50 per cent for nearly a month. "The poultry industry will be relieved only when the elite return to eating chicken. The upper classes still appear to be hesitant," K.G. Anand of Venkateshwara Hatcheries said to press. Acording to sources the sales in rural areas have also improved to nearly 80 per cent, up by 10 per cent from last week.
Permanent house for Nizam's jewelery at Salar Jung Museum? Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | Pavan
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to write to the Centre to permanently house the Nizam’s jewellery at the Salar Jung Museum. Minister for Tourism Ms.J.Gita Reddy said she has written to Union minister for tourism and culture Ambika Soni to house the 173-piece Nizam’s jewellery permanently in Hyderabad. The director of tourism, Hyderabad joint collector and other officials proposed three more buildings — the State Museum, the Health Museum and Jawahar Bal Bhavan. "The jewellery belongs to Hyderabad. The State will make every effort to see that it is housed in Hyderabad," Ms Gita Reddy said.
Yogi to direct Venkatesh Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Pavan
According to reliable sources that Venkatesh's home production banner Suresh Productions will produce a film with Akula Siva script,in the direction of Yogi. Akula Siva was a script writer for Venkatesh's biggest hit Laxmi. Yogi earlier directed Oka Raju Oka Rani with Raviteja and Namita in the lead. One more artist from the team of Laxmi is expected to join this film too. That is Nayana Tara. She is expected to play the lady lead in this film too.
Sundaraniki Tondarekkuva music released Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Pavan
Sundaraniki Tondarekkuva music is released. Padmini Movies banner produced this film with Baladitya and Suhasini in the lead. Dirctor of this movie is Phani Prakash. EVV Satyanarayana released the audio. Nagaraj composed music for this film. The unit celebrated the birthday of hero Baladitya in the same audio release function.
Sam Pitroda received Dr.Nayudamma award Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Pavan
The Dr Nayudamma Memorial Trust conferred its prestigious award for 2005 on the National Knowledge Commission chairman Dr Sam Pitroda for his contribution to the Indian telecommunications revolution. Minister for Finance K. Rosaiah presented the award to Dr Pitroda. Trust chairman Y. Ratheish Nayudamma were present.Dr Pitroda is the 14th person to have received the award. Earlier, Dr G. Madhavan Nair, Dr Kota Harinarayana, Dr V.K. Aatre, Dr R. Chidambaram, Dr R.A. Mashelkar, Prof J.S. Bajaj, Dr K. Kasturi Rangan, Dr Verghese Kurien, Dr S.Z. Qasim, Prof M.G.K. Men-on, Dr M.S. Swaminathan, Dr M.R. Naidu and Dr U.V. Warlu received the awards since its inception after the death of Dr Nayudamma in the Kanishka aircrash in 1985.
Un-seasonal rains in Andhra Pradesh caused heavy damage to standing crops in almost all districts and killed a man in Prakasam district. Prakasam reported to have suffered heavily with 6,500 hectares of Bengal gram crop destroyed due to the rain. Similarly paddy crop was damaged in 2,676 hectares and tobacco in 2,000 hectares and mirchi crop in 2,550 hectares.A 70-year-old man, of Andravaripalle in Varikuntapadu mandal, was killed when asbestos sheets fell on him following heavy rain. Warangal reported damage to chilli, maize tomato and other vegetable crops. Mango orchards were also reported to be damaged in the unseasonal rain. According preliminary reports, the estimated loss in Warangal alone is around Rs 50 crore.
Encounter: Four maoists killed in Anantapur Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Pavan
Four Maoists were killed in an encounter in Anantapur district. According to police sources a police combing party came across the Penukonda Dalam in Chandamuru forest area. The Dalam resorted to unprovoked firing prompting the police party to retaliate. The exchange of fire continued during which four Maoists including the Dalam commander Rammohan Reddy alias Sridhar and his deputy Nagaraju alias Raju were killed. A 9 mm pistol, a revolver, two tapanchas and a tin bomb were recovered from the scene. The identity of the remaining two extremists was yet to be established. Meanwhile, sources stated that Rammohan Reddy alias Sridhar was involved in 15 cases including murder and extortion. He was also accused of abducting a revenue inspector and a village secretary recently.
Study: Majority Traffic rule violators are educated Sunday, March 12, 2006 | Pavan
Traffic rule violators are graduates and post graduates, according to a study by the Hyderabad traffic police. Additional commissioner of police, traffic, A.K. Khan said in a press conference among 200 violators, 168 were graduates and post graduates and 27 had passed the Intermediate exam. Mr Khan said of 1,090 police personnel checked in 23 traffic and law and order police stations, 78 had violated rules. These included driving without licence and without helmets. Police has now begun a study on the link between talking on the cell phone while driving and accidents. Traffic police has sent proposals to Government to hike the fine for driving while talking into cellphones from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000 as per the directions of the High Court. Also, traffic police will begin a special drive to get RTC drivers to strap up from March 15. Police said 35 per cent of RTC buses have seat belts.
Security is being tightened in 206 temples across Andhra Pradesh following an Intelligence Bureau alert about a possible terror strike in the wake of the serial blasts in Varanasi. The Tirupati Balaji Temple is treated as a separate category. The State endowments department identified the temples following a request from the police. Also on the list are 32 temples in Hyderabad, including some located in sensitive areas. The police asked the endowments department to beef up security immediately, and offered to provide a one-week orientation course for employees, security staff and priests to sensitise them on improvised explosive devices. Each district will have a temple security review committee comprising the collector, superintendent of police and endowment officials.
Pawan's Bangaram music on 15th March Thursday, March 9, 2006 | Pavan
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's Bangaram is almost over. According to sources Bangaram music will be released on March 15th. Adithya music has bagged the audio rights of this film. The entire shooting part of Bangaram has been wrapped up. As per the original plan a song is left to shoot but it has now been decided not to can that song. The publicity posters and others are also being done now. Recently all the film magazines have published Pawan’s images with the old logo of the film but a new log has been readied which is interestin
Krishna water phase III should be taken up immediately: Hyderabad MLAs Thursday, March 9, 2006 | Pavan
The Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy's Government came under fire from Hyderabad city MLAs including their party MLAs for starving the Water Board and the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) of funds. Cutting across party lines, MLAs including P. Janardhan Reddy, Mukesh Goud and Malreddy Ranga Reddy (Congress), Akbaruddin Owaisi and Ahmed Pasha Quadri (MIM), G. Kishan Reddy (BJP), and Sayanna (TD) at a meeting convened by minister for municipal administration Koneru Ranga Rao demanded that the government immediately release the money due to these two departments for continuing the development works stalled due to want of funds.They demanded that the Krishna Phase-III should be taken up immediately. Blaming the government for not making any provisions in its budget for Phase-III of Krishna water project, the city MLAs accused the government of taking people for a ride by claiming to bring Godavari water to the city. “The Krishna Phase-III requires only Rs 1,200 crore, where as diversion of Godavari water to city needs over Rs 3,000 crore. Moreover, Godavari diversion scheme is linked to the irrigation projects, the survey is yet to be conducted and land has to be acquired. All this will take several years.
Tast Force office suicide bomber shot dead Thursday, March 9, 2006 | Pavan
Andhra Pradesh's most wanted Yezdani shot dead in New Delhi. Full Name: Ghulam Yezdani alias Naved (27 years) Native Place: Nalgonda Cases: 1) Accused in suicide bombing at the Tast Force office, Hyderabad 2) The plot to blow up the Ganesh temple in Secunderabad. 3) His name was also linked to an explosion near Sai Baba temple in Dilsuknagar on November 21, 2002. According to sources Hezdani joined Deccan College of Engineering and then discontinued his BE. He never spoke about joining a fundamentalist organisation.He was also instrumental in training them at camps in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Yezdani had masterminded the suicide bombing at the task force office on October 12 last year. A homeguard was killed in the bombing.Police had arrested one Kaleem in connection with the blast and he confessed that he had been recruited by Yezdani. The suicide bomber was a Bangladeshi.In August 2004, an attempt was made to blow up the Ganesh Temple at Secunderabad by using an improvised explosive device. Yezdani had hatched the plot. He was also planning to target American interests in the State.
Varanasi blast: Security tightened in AP temples Wednesday, March 8, 2006 | Pavan
Security has been beefed up at all the renowned temples in Andhra Pradesh, including all temples in Tirupati and Vijayawasda temples, following the powerful bomb blast which rocked the famous Sankatmochan temple in the holy city of Varanasi. According to sources security in and around the world famous Venkateswaraswamy temple in Tirumala has been stepped up. In addition to the armed security forces, quick action teams have been deployed as a precautionary measure. Constant vigil would be maintained at Amaravathi and other temples in Guntur district, including the famous Sr Varaha Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple atop Simhachalam hills on the outskirts of the Vijaywada city, souces added. Security had also been beefed up in all city bus stations and railway stations.
Rajendraprasad new movie muhurtham on 15th Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | Pavan
6 Teens fame G.Nageswara Reddy will direct Rajendra Prasad. This film will start shooting from 15th of this month. Goodboy producer Paidibabu the direction of G.Nageswara Reddy will produce this film too. Rohit acted in Goodboy as a Hero. Cast not yet finalised. According to souces two heroines may act in this movie with Rajendraprasad.
Intermediate public exams began Tuesday, March 7, 2006 | Pavan
The Intermediate Public Exa-minations for 2006 began on a violent note. Students of Government Junior College in Maddur in Mahbubnagar district entered a centre and tore up the answer sheets. Police dispersed them after a lathicharge. In Mahbubnagar town, about 200 students of MVS college and Government Junior College went in a procession to the district collectorate. Elsewhere, nearly 6.5 lakh first-year students gave the second language paper-1 examination. The exams were conducted in 1,871 centres from where 48 students were booked for malpractice. Board of Intermediate Examination officials said about 3,000 first-year and 2,600 second-year students had not been given hall tickets. As per the BIE rules, 75 per cent attendance is a must, hall tickets are issued to candidates with 60 per cent attendance who pay a condonation fee. In Visakhapatnam, 400 students from Dr V S Krishna Government College did not get hall tickets. In Ongole in Prakasam district, 222 students were denied hall tickets. Government junior college, Kandukur, refused to give hall tickets to 105 students. In Aleru in Nalgonda district, the exam started one hour late at a centre which did not have sufficient question papers.
Bush left Hyderabad with an unforgettable memories Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Pavan
In his 4 hrs tour US President George W. Bush left Hyderabad with an unforgettable memories: A surprise peck on the cheek by a woman self-help group member from Chittoor. Mr Bush was going around the pavilion for women self-help groups at the Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (Angrau) here, escorted by Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy. Other women gave gifts too: A hat and garland made of palm leaves, a replica of a wooden plough. But clearly the winner was the impromptu kiss. Mr Bush signed over a dozen autographs to women SHGs members. As he moved among the stalls, Mr Bush was at his informal best. He discarded his suit and pulled up his blue shirtsleeves, moved around freely, exchanged pleasantries, waved to the invitees and posed for keepsake pictures with women SHG members and farmers. He picked up a four-year-old girl, Venkataramana, daughter of Chenchamma of Kotakadapally village, who sells forest produce like gum. Mr Bush apparently thought there was something sticking, but understood almost immediately. He bent down, and the petite woman reached up and kissed him on the cheek. Mr Bush responded with a big “Thank you,” as everyone watched in disbelief. Asked later what made her kiss Mr Bush, Ms Nagarajamma said with a smile: “It’s a gift from my side!” After Mr Bush left, the women crowded around the new star, who just blushed. Mr Bush made bold to pat a sturdy jet black Murrah buffalo. The buffalo, quite unaware of the significance of the moment, urinated when Mr Bush and the Chief Minister came near her. At a horticulture stall manned by Ankureddy Thathireddy of Ananthapur and G. Venkatrama Raju of Railway Kodur, Kadapa district, Mr Bush was impressed by two huge pumpkins. He bent down an lifted one, grunted “oops” and pretended to stagger, much to the amusement of those present. He was impressed by Banganapalli mangoes produced by Angrau.
Balakrishna new movie title decided Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Pavan
Nanddamuri Balakrishna new movie title decided as Veerabhadra. Ambika Arts producing the movie. According to sources Balakrishna plays the character of Balamurali in this movie.Mukkanti was the tile in the air for some time. Sada and Tanusre are playing heroine roles with Balakrishna. However, the makers seem to be zeroing on Veerabhadra as the title. Balakrishna plays the character of Balamurali in the film. Yagnam fame AS Ravikumar Chowdary is directing the movie.
Mega event: Chiranjeevi daughter's marriage Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Pavan
Muhurat: 10.59 pm Venue: Hitex, Hyderabad Invitations were sent to each and every one by name and the crowd turnout is estimated at around 20,000 in the hitex. The entire industry including Pawan Kalyan, Balakrishna, Nagarajuna, Venkatesh, Rajani Kanth along with their families, Suhasini, Kushboo, Sumalata and many more were present at the event. Megastar Chiranjeevi's daugther Susmitha's marriage with Vishnu Prasad glittered with stars. Stars from all industries attended the event. Some of the industry related such as Suresh Babu are seen actively involved in the organization of the event too. The entire industry is present at the event.
Bush Hyderabad vist: Mani Shanker designed promotional film Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | Pavan
Andhra Pradesh officials hope to steal five minutes from the world’s most powerful man’s schedule and show him the a documentary film while he travels to the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University or the Indian School of Business. The State government has teamed up with noted director Mani Shankar to produce a slick short film which presents Andhra Pradesh as a mature colourful society with work ethics and religious tolerance. If US President George Bush can spare five minutes out of his tight schedule, he will get to know Andhra Pradesh in all its variety. The film crew was busy canning the last shots on Tuesday. They landed on the Assembly premises to shoot Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy’s brief welcome note. They also caught him in action, at work and in the lobbies.
