Keep away from the percentage culture: Arun Kumar Monday, July 31, 2006 | Pavan
The newly elected ZP meet concluded without transacting any business. The meet started about 15 minutes behind schedule at 11.15 am. ZP chairman Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venugopalakrishna took oath of office first followed by vice-chairperson Sakuri Krishnaveni. The oath was administered by district collector M. Subrahmanayam. On behalf of the opposition Telugu Desam, Thota Navin welcomed the new chairman and promised to extend constructive cooperation in developmental activities. Speaking on the occasion, Rajahmundry MP Undavilli Arun Kumar advised the new body to keep away from the percentage culture. This had a telling effect on the previous body, he observed. He said that many speakers before him had advised the ZP chairman and the new body on ways and means to develop the city.
Lord Vigneswara, will face a big hurdle Saturday, July 29, 2006 | Pavan
Remover of all obstacles, Lord Vigneswara, will face a big hurdle during this year’s immersion procession due to the Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) constructed at various places in Hyderabad city. FOBs’ height from the ground level is less than 17 feet on main roads. Ganesh idols of more than 10 feet height will find it difficult to pass beneath these FOBs.This is because idols which are more than eight-feet-high are taken for immersion in trailers, trucks and lorries.The height of the platform of these vehicles itself measures up to six feet. In addition to this, a raised structure will also be constructed on these platforms for the idol to be placed.
Prasar Bharati will be airing Telugu mythologies Saturday, July 29, 2006 | Pavan
Come July 31 and Prasar Bharati will be airing Telugu mythologies and folk arts as part of a special drive to bring forth the classics to the younger generation. Outstanding works of noted Telugu writers like Koduru Kousalyadevi, Baliwada Kanta Rao, Vasireddy Sitadevi and V.S. Rama Devi have been filmed by Prasar Bharati.Talking to the mediapersons, Doordarshan’s deputy director-general Ashok Jailkhani said, “To be frank, the quality of television serials has gone down drastically in all the private channels and it is our moral responsibility to bring out those forgotten stories.” He also said that classics in other regions too will be taken up.
Maoists may strike: Intellegence Saturday, July 29, 2006 | Pavan
To counter the Maoist threat in the wake of the Nallamala encounter, the Andhra Pradesh police has decided to rope in security personnel from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for gram panchayat poll bandobust.The first phase of gram panchayat elections will be held on July 29. Intelligence reports have predicted that Maoists may strike in a big way following the encounter killing of their State chief Madhav.Additional forces are being rushed to areas in Nallamala to prevent any untoward incident. Counter-action teams are formed to neutralise the Maoist action teams that strike against a specific target.
Madhav Encounter: Police identified three others Wednesday, July 26, 2006 | Pavan
Police on Tuesday identified three other Maoists, who were killed in an encounter on Sunday in Yerragondapalem mandal in Prakasam district. According to sources they were identified as Mahbubnagar area committee member Rama, dal-am member Nagamani and State Committee member Ramakrishna’s courier Eswar.With this, the police have established the identity of seven Maoists killed the Sunday encounter. However, the police could not ide-ntify another woman Mao-ist. It is unclear whether she is Vasantha, the wife of Maoist State committee secretary Madhav.
Actor Murali Mohan to start charitable work Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | Pavan
Actor Murali Mohan, who established himself as a notable person in real estate business in Hyderabad, has come forward with a gesture extending financial support to a medico. Responding to press reports about a poor student Balakrishna from Gorantla in Guntur district, Murali Mohan announced at Prasanthi Nilayam, abode of Bhagwan Satya Sai Baba, last night that he would bear the entire expenditure on the medical education of the student. He desired the student and his parents to meet him in Hyderabad. Moreover, Murali Mohan has recently announced that he would be undertaking a good number of social service activities soon.
Supestar in race for TTD Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | Pavan
Superstar Krishna is likely to get the most coveted post among the influential circles – Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which administers the world famous Lord Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hills. T. Subbarami Reddy's tenure came to an end last month. Krishna has a straight record in the annals of Congress. During the general elections after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, superstar Krishna took a whirlwind tour of the state and took up extensive campaign of the party.
Telugu manuscripts lying in London and Paris Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | Pavan
The State government is looking for Telugu works from the years 720 to 1000 AD believed to be lying with museums in London and Paris. The government expects to make digitised copies of those manuscripts. Most of these manuscripts where taken away by Christian missionaries in around 1720.School education minister N. Rajyalakshmi said that the government in association with Oriental Manuscripts Libr-ary would try to secure copies of the manuscripts from London and Paris museums.
MCH constructed skywalk designs in Hyderabad Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | Pavan
The traffic police is unhappy with the way the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad has constructed skywalks at various points in the city.They are especially critical of the skywalk designs in Dilsukhnagar and Mehdipatnam. According to the officers, a pedestrian who takes the foot over-bridge will still have to cross the service road.At Mehdipatnam the two ground points of skywalk are too stretched out forcing pedestrians to take a long route. Traffic police has taken up the issue with the MCH authorities who assured them that in future, foot over-bridges would cover the service roads. Meanwhile, the traffic police has decided to assist the MCH in removing encr-oachers on footpaths and pavements. Additional commissioner of police (traffic) A.K. Khan said that traffic wing was working closely with MCH on various issues including the skywalks.
APSRTC in profits: First time in 10 years Sunday, July 16, 2006 | Pavan
After the State government’s threat to go into privatisation mode, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has posted profit for the month of June. For the first time in 10 years, all the 23 regions of the corporation have recorded profit.Speaking to media, APSRTC managing director and vice-chairman M.V. Krishna claimed better management and dedication and sincerity of employees and workers as the reasons for the profit. However, sources claim that it was the State government’s plan of restructuring the corporation, which forced the APSRTC to cut expenditure and make profit.
Pawan Kalyan's new film with Trivikram Srinivas Sunday, July 16, 2006 | Pavan
Everytime he sees Allu Aravind he says he feels guilt for delivering a massive flop and now he has decided to cover up for it. Hits and flops are not in our hands and so the show moves on. The latest buzz is brother in law to Chiranjeevi Allu Aravind will produce a film with Pawan Kalyan and it will be handled by Trivikram Srinivas. When don't ask, it could be before Satyagrahi or after.
Samira Reddy: Bad combination for Ashok Sunday, July 16, 2006 | Pavan
Only wish NTR pays heed to what his fans and audiences are saying about the film. Some say the film is okay and some say it's very good, better than his previous ventures but whatever it is all of them have a common opinion...that Samira Reddy doesn't suit him at all. She looks like his sister...not younger, and traditional clothes don't match her appearance and the telugu people don't identify with her at any level. She might dance well but that's about it, it's solely an objective opinion and it is in the interest of the film. Nothing personal, Junior open your eyes!
Congress, Telangana Rashtra Samithi bags Karimnagar, Warangal and Nizamabad Sunday, July 16, 2006 | Pavan
After days of political mistrust and heightened tension, the ruling Congress and its friendly Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) supported each other in Zilla Parishad elections in Karimnagar, Warangal and Nizamabad. The Congress gave away the chairmanship of Nizamabad Zilla Parishad and vice-chairmanship of Karimnagar and Warangal Zilla Parishad to the TRS under an electoral understanding. In return, the TRS extended the much needed support to the Congress in Karimnagar and Warangal Zilla Parishads. Elections to the chairpersons of Nizamabad, Karimnagar and Warangal could not be held along with other ZPs on July 10 for want of quorum after TRS and Congress ZPTC members stayed away following political misunderstanding between the two parties. Congress nominee Lakavath Dhanavanthi won the ZP chairpersonship of Warangal, while Muluguri Bikshapathi of the TRS bagged the vice-chairperson’s post.
Athanokkade Suresh to direct Pokiri Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | Pavan
Looks like Mahesh Babu can't decide because at the rate at which offers are pouring in it has become difficult to make a right choice. After Sainikudu, Mahesh Babu will be working for brother Ramesh's project. He has heard many stories and must have finalized one but the director hasn't been picked. Sources say that Surender Reddy of Athanokkade fame will direct it and the matter will announced when Ashok releases and becomes a pucca hit film.
Andhra Pradesh Panchayat poll race final winners as follows: District, Category, Chairperson, party Vice-chairperson, party Adilabad ST Ramesh Rathode, TD L. Jeevan Rao, TD Anantapur Women T. Kavithamma, INC Muddala Narsimhulu, INC Chittoor General Subrahmanyam Reddy,INC M.B. Kumar Raja, INC East Godavari BC S. Venugopala Krishna,INC S. Krishnaveni, INC Guntur SC-W Vijaya Kuchipudi, INC N.V.N. Rajeswara Rao, INC Kadapa Women Jyothi Devireddy, INC P. Devanatha Reddy, INC Karimnagar SC Election not held for want of quorum. Khammam BC-W Gonela Vijaya Laxmi, INC Ayodhyaa Chary Bollaju, CPI Krishna BC K. Nageswar Rao, INC Tatineni Padmavathi, INC Kurnool SC L. Venkata Swamy, INC C. Tikkamma, INC Mahbubnagar General K. Damodar Reddy, INC M. Krishana, INC Medak SC Masanagari Balaiah, INC Postponed Nalgonda General K. Narayan Reddy, INC G. Pandari, CPI Nellore General K. Govardhan Reddy, INC T.V. Subba Raja, INC Nizamabad General Election not held for want of quorum. Prakasam BC-W Katam Aruna, INC M. Venkata Shesaiah, INC Ranga Reddy Women P. Sunitha Reddy, TD Kasani Swetha, TD Srikakulam BC Rajashekaram P., INC Duvvada Srinivas, INC Visakhapatnam BC G. Ramamurthy Naidu,INC S. Ravi Shankar, INC Vizianagaram General Botsa Jhansi, INC Sudharsan Rao, INC Warangal ST-W Election not held for want of quorum. West Godavari BC K. V. Nageswar Rao, INC A. Satyanarayana, INC
High court asks Government to protect Hussain sagar Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | Pavan
The High Court has asked the Andhra Pradesh government and Buddha Purnima authorities to explain steps taken to control pollution in Hussainsagar lake in Hyderabad.A division bench gave this directive on Monday while dealing with a petition complaining that water bodies of the city were being polluted by commercial establishments. The bench asked authorities to explore the possibilities of slapping fines on establishments that were dumping garbage in the lake. According to the petitioner, industrial establishments existing within the radius of 10 km near Osmansagar and Himayathsagar lakes were polluting two major water bodies of the city. The case was adjourned to July 18.
Balayya in Pawan's Satyagrahi??? Monday, July 10, 2006 | Pavan
Pawan kalyan's Satyagrahi and it's progress has become a matter of intense speculation. Earlier we heard that Chiranjeevi was not happy and he told his younger brother to make changes. So at the cost of Annavaram, he sat back and worked out many things for both the films. Chiru felt that some dialogues in Satyagrahi might hurt the sentiments of few politicians and wanted a change. One important development is that, it is heard the actor visited Balakrishna and requested him to do a guest role. If that materializes then you know what fans on either side will go berserk with happiness.
Ashok and Brahmastram on July 13th Monday, July 10, 2006 | Pavan
The censor work of Junior NTR's Ashok has been completed and the film will hit the screen on july 13th. It is directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Vallurpalli Ramesh. Samira Reddy is the heroine. Jagapati Babu's Brahmastram is also releasing on the same day.
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission issued the notification for gram panchayat elections. The elections will be held on July 29, August 2 and 6. In the first phase, gram panchayats in 26 revenue divisions will go to polls, 28 in the second phase and 25 revenue divisions in the third phase. State Election Commissioner A.V.S. Reddy was reading out the notification, dozens of TD activists converged on Buddha Bhavan, where the SEC is located, shouting slogans demanding that the poll process be put off. Senior TD leaders Alladi Rajkumar and Erraballi Dayakar Rao alleged that there were largescale irregularities in the electoral rolls and that the SEC should put off the elections till the voters’ list is rectified.
CID revealed latest information about Krushi Bank Kosaraju Venkateswara Rao Monday, July 10, 2006 | Pavan
Krushi Bank scamster Kosaraju Venkateswara Rao was honeymooning in Switzerland in 2000 with the depositors’ money, latest investigations by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) have revealed. According to souces, Venkateswara Rao took the trip on July 9, 2000, to Switzerland where he stayed for three days. This was a year before the Bank collapsed. Venkateswara Rao’s passport and his confessions revealed the same.On the other hand, lack of proper communication on the red corner notice betw-een the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and the Interpol wing of the CBI, enabled Venkateswara Rao to acquire a fresh passport. Shockingly, at that time, the Interpol, CBI and the CID were on the lookout for him. While the notice was issued in March 2002 the Indian Embassy in Bangkok issued him a fresh Indian passport in June 2002.
Political party leaders shifted their camp to Hyderabad Saturday, July 8, 2006 | Pavan
Having secured a majority in the Krishna District zilla parishad elections, the Congress leaders have shifted their camp to Hyderabad to have their say on the next zilla parishad chairman. The legislators and the MPs, besides senior leaders are now camping in Hyderabad giving their version to the party’s performance in their respective areas in the zilla parishad and the mandal parishad elections. Besides, the leaders are also backing the candidature of one or the other ZPTC member to be the next ZP chairman. ZPTC members K.P. Reddayya of Thotlavalluru, K. Nageswara Rao of Movva and J. Venkateswara Rao of G. Konduru are in the forefront for the top job making the race a triangular contest. Mr Reddayya, a senior leader, was MP twice and had wider contacts with the party leadership in Hyderabad and Delhi as well. He is banking mostly on his experience and influence in the party and is confident of getting the top job.
Telugu actress Prema got married Saturday, July 8, 2006 | Pavan
Do you remember? Prema... She acted in Kodi Ramakrishna's several films as Devi. Here is hot news about Prema.Prema got married to a soft ware engineer on july 6th in Bangalore. Quite a few celebrities attended the ceremony. Prema so far hasn't decided, if she will continue to act or not. Even if she does she says she will confine herself to meaningful and substantial roles. But isn't that what she was doing before too? Happy married life Prema!
Chikungunya hits Andhra Friday, July 7, 2006 | Pavan
The prevalence of Chikungunya is rampant in Andhra Pradesh especially Anantapur. Almost all the government hospitals and private dispensaries are flooded with the fever victims. According to preliminary estimates over 10,000 people are suffering from Chik-ungunya disease. The disea-se hit the district some four months ago and resurfac-ed now. The prevalence of the disease is causing concern among the people.The people fear that the recent rains and formation of cesspools everywhere may further worsen the situation, the doctors feel. Though the health officials were declaring that the Chikungunya is not deadly, several people’s organizations were holding dharnas attributing some deaths to the disease.
Panchayat poll: High drama on all party camps Friday, July 7, 2006 | Pavan
The leaders of the Congress, the Telugu Desam, CPM and the CPI have sent their ZPTC members to hideouts. The Congress and its ally, the CPI, shifted their ZPTC members to the State capital on the directions of PCC chief K. Keshava Rao. PCC vice-president Mohammad Jani, who was appointed an observer for Khammam district, was entrusted with the job of protecting the ZPTC members till July 10. The members were taken to Nagarjunasagar on Wednesday night and from there shifted to Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Sources said that the ZPTCs would be shifted to Goa or some other place to keep them entertained. Meanwhile, all the 22 ZPTC members of the Telugu Desam-CPM combine were shifted to Teldarpalli village under Khammam rural mandal. The CPM has a building in the village where political classes used to be held. The CPM leadership is providing all facilities to the members in Teldarpalli.
Prince Mahesh freed Friday, July 7, 2006 | Pavan
Actor Mahesh Babu was acquitted in cases related to his alleged raiding of two CD shops here in September 2004. First additional munsif magistrate P. Srinivas Shiva Ram acquitted the actor and seven others, including film director K. Gunasekhar, as the prosecution failed to prove the charges. Mahesh Babu was booked on charges of raiding two CD shops, which were allegedly circulating pirated CDs of the newly released movies including his movie Arjun. The incident took place when Mahesh Babu was in the city along with his Arjun movie team on September 9, 2004. It was alleged that the actor was involved in an attack against the owners of two CD shops — Sony Video Mixing Centre and Check In Video Parlour.
Nothing special "Something special" Wednesday, July 5, 2006 | Pavan
Latest released Something special movie is very bored movie. What is the use of holding press meets and publicizing the film after it has been declared a box office flop? Despite seducing trailers and hot posters the youth have taken the film lightly and the film makers are stunned, they didn't expect that because even the title was hot..."Something special". It is too late now but the filmmakers have a different story now. They insist that the film has universal appeal.
Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Poll results 2006 as follows: Final Figures Zilla Parishads Total seats: 1,097 Election held 1,087 Results for 1,042 Congress: 642 (ZPs won: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Vizag, East Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, Kurnool, Chittoor, Nizamabad, Medak, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda) (Edge over TD in West Godavari) > (Congress-TRS alliance ahead of largest party TD in Warangal, Karimnagar) TRS: 22 CPI: 16 TD: 328 (ZPs won: Adilabad, Ranga Reddy) (Big lead in Anantapur) CPI-M: 30 (TD-CPM tied with Congress-CPI in Khammam: CPI-ML (New Demo-cracy) with two seats holds the key. > Mandal Parishads Total seats: 16,133 Elections held: 15,577 Declared: 0 12,752 Congress: 6,547 TRS: 00 224 CPI: 000221 TD: 0 4,934 CPM: 00 0238 BJP 000 110 Ind 000 578 (MIM, BSP, New Democracy)
Telugu Desam bounced back on local poll Wednesday, July 5, 2006 | Pavan
The Telugu Desam bounced back smartly, especially in the Telangana region, results of elections to the mandal and zilla parishads showed. The Congress’s vice-like grip on the State continued, winning 15 of the 22 districts in the State on its own. It can bag Karimnagar and Warangal, where the TD is the largest party, with the help of the TRS, and has a slight edge in West Godavari. The CPI(M), which allied with the Telugu Desam, is tied in Khammam with the Congress-CPI alliance. The CPI (New Democracy) with two seats holds the key. The TD was a clear winner in Adilabad and Ranga Reddy. The party leads in Anantapur district. It emerged as the largest party in Warangal and Karimnagar, but the Congress-TRS alliance is ahead in both districts.
Soccer fever hit Andhra Sunday, July 2, 2006 | Pavan
Soccer fever has hit the Vijayawadites, albeit a bit lately. There was tremendous response to the FIFA Vijayawada City Football Cup that is being jointly launched by the District Sports Authority and Krishna District Football Association. Schoolchildren were given colourful T-shirts with the names of Germany, Argentina, Ukraine, Brazil, England, Australia, Portugal etc inscribed on them. The schools participating from Vijayawada include VP Siddhartha, KCP Siddhartha, Railway English Medium High School, NSM, APSRHM School, besides municipal schools and Care and Share Charitable Trust. Students encouraged their teams with cheers, inspiring them to give their best performance. First match was held between Care and Share School B team and Don Bosco School A team named after Germany and Argentina respectively. Care and Share students beat Don Bosco with 5-0 score. G. Durga Rao, a physically challenged student from Care and Share, inspired others with a magnificent knock.
Telugu Da Vinci Code on 7th Sunday, July 2, 2006 | Pavan
The controversial Da Vinci Code has not been released in the State so far. Last time the the government allowed the screening but the Christians institutions objected to it. Now the high court has given an order to screen the film on july 7th. Lakshi Ganapati Films distributors are handling the presentation of the film. The film is simultaneously being released in telugu, engluish and hindi.
Crazy Mandira Bedi in Tollywood Sunday, July 2, 2006 | Pavan
Mandira Bedi came into limelight through the world cup cricket matches and her noodle strapped bloses plummeted her fortunes and her career in films. Filmmakers would be consider it a matter of pride to mention that she is working in their films. Simbhu roped her in Manmadhan. But the telugu audiences are not particularly upbeat about her entry in the south films. Heard she is getting into a film to star opposite an aged hero. Will she boost the box office collections?
