Nitish chairs JD(U) meeting, discusses Jharkhand polls
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) on Saturday said that it wanted to contest the assembly elections in neighbouring Jharkhand in alliance with the BJP. Kumar chaired a meeting of his party at his official residence and it was attended by JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is in charge of Jharkhand, Bihar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnatakas Chamundeshwari Temple Adorned With 10,000 Holige To Celebrate Ashadha Month
The Chamundeshwari Temple is located in the town of Srirangapatna, in Mandya.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to skip Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will not be attending the Niti Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, officials said. The state will be represented at the meeting by deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, they said. The exact cause for Kumars absence from the crucial meeting could not be known Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar CM Nitish, key NDA partner, skips NITI Aayog meeting
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, officials said. The state was represented at the meeting by deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, they said. The cause for Kumar's absence from the crucial meeting could not be known immediately. This is not the first time that the CM is not attending the NITI Aayog meeting. The CM did not attend the meeting earlier as well, and Bihar was represented by the then deputy CM. This time also both the Dy CMs went to attend the meeting, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar told PTI . Besides, there are four Union ministers from Bihar who are members of the Aayog and they will be present in the meeting. There is nothing to say on this, he added. The ninth governing council meeting of the Aayog discussed the 'Vikshit Bharat@2047' document with an aim to make India a developed nation. The council, the apex body of Niti Aayog, includes all CMs, Lt Governors of Union territories and several Union ministers. PM Modi is the chairman of Niti Aayog.
In RTI replies, collectors feign ignorance about V.K. Pandians extravaganza tours in Odisha
Activists expressed surprise over unavailability of information about those visits though those were official and conducted with the approval of former CM Patnaik
Authorities sound high alert as Godavari water level 0.5 ft from danger mark
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: With the inflows to the River Godavari rising and just 0.5 feet away from the danger mark, the Dowleswaram Barrage authorities in East Godavari district have sounded a high alert and directed the five districts to remain on their toes. The water level at the barrage is 13.70 feet and is likely to touch 13.75 feet at any time by Friday night or Thursday morning. River Conservator Kasi Visweswararao said a second flood warning would be issued by Friday night, and currently, 13 lakh cusecs of water are being discharged into the sea from the barrage. The upward trend has become a cause of concern for people who recently faced floods and were forced to leave their houses due to inundation in five mandals -- VR Puram, Chinturu, Yetapaka, Kunavaram, and Devipatnam in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, and two mandals -- Velerupadu and Kukkunuru in Eluru district. The rising water level is also a cause of worry for people who depend directly on the river for their livelihood. East Godavari officials has shifted residents of Bridge Lanka, Kedarilanka, and other Lanka villages to Chanda Chowltry and the municipal marriage hall in Rajamahendravaram. A total of 450 people are housed in rehabilitation camps in the city. In light of the rising water level, the district administration has made elaborate arrangements at the bathing ghats to prevent any untoward incidents in Rajamahendravaram, Kovvur, and Narasapuram. East Godavari Collector P Prasanthi said the administration has sounded a high alert at the ghats. The health department and other concerned departments have also been directed to monitor the situation and take measures to help people. Eluru district civil supplies officer RS Satyanarayana Raju and special deputy Collector RS Satyanarayana Raju visited the Kukkunuru and Velerupadu mandals, reviewed the situation, and checked the condition of rehabilitation camps.
Kumar is currently the Managing Director (MD) while Mathur is the CEO of Razorpay. Born in Patna, Kumar held a lucrative position as a software expert for Microsoft, a leading IT firm in the United States.
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Caravan tourism project back on track in Visakhapatnam
Apart from identifying suitable places to set up caravan parks, efforts on to organise meetings with all the stakeholders involved in the project next week, say officials
Andhra Pradesh Minister Claims Credit for TD Generating Power From Waste
Vijayawada: Minister for energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the previous government collected tax from waste while the 2014 Telugu Desam government had generated power from it. In reply to queries from members, the minister said the alliance government would turn AP power surplus again just as the previous TD government did during 2014-19. We had initiated a series of power reforms during that term, he said. Naidu as CM had set up power plants at VTPS and Krishnapatnam in 2014-19 to generate 800mw of power but the YSRC government failed to utilize the power from these units properly, causing loss of Rs 4,000 crore, he alleged. If the Polavaram hydro-electric power project was executed, it would have helped AP get additional 970mw of power. The Jagan-led government however failed to take it up in the name of reverse tendering, he said. The minister said Naidu encouraged solar and wind energies that generated 6,500mw and 7,500mw of power respectively. But, the YSRC government cancelled the Power Purchase Agreements. As a result there was no generation of even a single mega watt of power in the state, he said.
Centre trying to convert major ports into landlord ports, alleges CPI(M) leader in Visakhapatnam
Centre trying to convert major ports into landlord ports, alleges CPI(M) leader in Visakhapatnam The Hindu
1593.97 Hectares of Forest Land Used for Non-Forestry Purposes, says Union Minister
VISHAKHAPATNAM: Union forest minister Kirti Vardhan Singh has stated that 1593.97 hectares of forest land are used in Andhra Pradesh for non-forestry purposes from April 1, 2019 to April 31, 2024, under the Van (Sanrakshan Aevam Samvardhan) Adhinium, 1980 Act. The forest cover in AP increased from 29,137 hectares in 2019 to 29,784 hectares in 2021, he said in reply to a question in Parliament. The Forest Survey of India (FSI) evaluates forest cover biennially. According to the latest India State of Forest Report released in 2021, the country's total forest cover was 7,13,789 sq-km, accounting for 21.71 per cent of the country's geographical area. The tree cover increased by 721sq-km during the 2019 2021 term, with no tree cover loss reported during this period. The minister also highlighted the proposals for developmental activities within national parks, sanctuaries, tiger reserves and tiger corridors. The list of activities requiring environmental clearance inside eco-sensitive zones around national parks and sanctuaries are forwarded by the state governments for consideration by the standing committee of the national board for wild life, he said.
In APs Visakhapatnam, An All India Dance Competition Set To Offer Rs 50,000 To Winner - News18
In APs Visakhapatnam, An All India Dance Competition Set To Offer Rs 50,000 To Winner News18
Andhra Minister Promises Tough Action Against Ganja Gangs
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government would act tough against the cultivation, sale and transport of ganja. Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha stated in reply to queries in the legislative council here on Friday that ganja was having an adverse impact on youths, who increasingly got addicted to drugs and resorting to violence. The crime rate rose and several educated jobless educated youth committed suicide in recent times, she said. Several tribal youths were languishing in jails vis-a-vis crimes linked to use of narcotic substances, she said. The minister called for a close vigil in educational institutions and hostels via surprise raids and made the teachers responsible and accountable for their students use of ganja in the colleges/hostels. She informed the council that 33 kingpins of ganja rackets were arrested and felt the need to keep a close vigil on those who were out on bail to curb ganja by all means. She laid stress to take up a special drive to control the cultivation, sale and transport of ganja. Quoting instances of ganja getting door-delivered in disguise through courier services, she said the menace was deep-rooted. A narcotics task force would be set up with a toll-free number to deal with ganja. She said 1,745 educated unemployed youths committed suicide fearing trouble from their family members as they were addicted to ganja. The last government created a new entity called Special Enforcement Bureau to deal with ganja as one of its priorities but it was not given the authority to bookcases. Ganja, she said, was being cultivated in about 15,000 acres in the agency areas of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari. Some politicians are involved in its cultivation. We will set up de-addiction centres for the benefit of youths to overcome their addiction and lead a normal life, the minister added.
Awareness meet for medical aspirants in Visakhapatnam on July 28
Why Dilip Jaiswal got the nod as the BJP's new chief in Bihar
PATNA: Senior BJP leader Dilip Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed as the new president of the party's Bihar unit replacing Samrat Choudhary who served as state chief of the party for nearly 16 months. Jaiswal is from the OBC Vaishya community and may help consolidate its members behind the BJP ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls next year. The state revenue and land reforms minister, he has been picked for the top party post in the state by the BJP high command in view of his vast experience in the partys organisation. Jaiswal, a native of Khagaria district in north Bihar, is considered close to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A third-term member of the Bihar Legislative Council, he is also in charge of the Sikkim BJP and has been the party's treasurer for the past two decades in Bihar. He is considered a key party organiser in the Kishanganj and Seemanchal regions of the state. Jaiswal thanked the central leadership of the party for reposing faith in him and said that he would meet the expectations of the partys top brass. Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary was holding the post of BJP chief in the state so far. It was expected that Choudhary, a Kushwaha leader, would be relieved of the post of state party president ever since he was given the number two position in the new Nitish government formed in January this year. The BJP had appointed Choudhary to the post with the hope of consolidating the votes of the Luv-Kush -- Kurmi-Kushwaha (Koeri) castes. Both castes constitute nearly 10% of the states population. In the recent Lok Sabha polls, the NDA gave tickets to seven Kushwaha candidates, but the alliance lost Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat and Aurangabad, all seats with huge Kushwaha votes.
Visakhapatnam observes Kargil Diwas
Sainik School Korukonda in Vizianagaram district also observed the day solemn reverence and patriotic fervour. The event commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial by school principal Group Captain S.S. Shastri
RJD MLC Sunil Singh expelled over derogatory comments on Nitish Kumar
PATNA: The Ethics Committee of the Bihar Legislative Council on Friday expelled Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Sunil Singh for making derogatory comments against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the House. The disciplinary action was initiated against Singh, a close aide of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, for issuing personal comments and mimicking Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the floor of the House during the budget session held in February this year. Acting Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council Awadhesh Narayan Singh made the formal announcement regarding the expulsion of MLC Sunil Singh on Friday. In a statement, the Chairman said that Singh is no longer a member of the Legislative Council as his membership has been terminated. Sunil Singh, who is also the treasurer of the RJD, is considered close to the RJDs first family. His residential premises were searched by a CBI team earlier in connection with the railway land-for-job scandal, in which Lalu Prasad and his family members have been made accused. Singh, however, termed the CBI raid a fallout of a political conspiracy. The Ethics Committee also initiated action against another RJD MLC, Kari Shoaib, suspending him for two days in the next session of the state legislature. The actions against the two RJD members were taken based on the report submitted by the members of the committee recently, a senior officer of the state secretariat said.
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI recovers sack full of mobile phones from pond in Dhanbad
RANCHI: In a significant development in the NEET-UG paper leak case, the CBI team on Friday recovered a sack full of mobile phones from a pond in Sugamdih, approximately 20 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. The CBI team arrived in Dhanbad on Friday morning, and searched the pond following the input of a suspect, Pawan Kumar, who had been earlier detained from the Combined Building area under the Sadar police station in Dhanbad. After taking Pawan Kumar into custody, the CBI team questioned him, during which he revealed the location. The CBI then took Pawan Kumar to the pond, where local swimmers retrieved a sack containing mobile phones and some documents. While the CBI officials refused to divulge any information in this regard, sources informed that the sack contained at least seven mobile phones along with incriminating documents. Jharkhand: In the NEET UG paper leak case, the Patna CBI team returned to a pond in Sudamdih, Dhanbad. They recovered a bag containing several mobile phones and other materials. The CBI team, assisted by local police and Dhanbad's SP, has sent the recovered items to Patna for pic.twitter.com/zHEjMCaESi IANS (@ians_india) July 26, 2024 As of now, the CBI has taken at least five youths into custody from Dhanbad who are being interrogated. The CBI has already arrested Ravindra alias Aman Singh and his associate Bunty in the NEET-UG paper leak case from Dhanbad. Aman Singh is believed to be the main conspirator in the paper leak. Aman Singh is reportedly close to Rocky, who is absconding in the case. Rocky is the nephew of Sanjeev Mukhiya, who is involved in the hotel business in Ranchi. Sources claim that Rocky had arranged solvers to prepare the answers to the NEET paper after the leak. Rocky is a special agent of the Sanjeev Mukhiya gang in Jharkhand. MBBS students from Ranchi and Patna were used as solvers. So far, 13 people have been arrested from Jharkhand, including the Principal of Oasis School, Ehsanul Haque; Vice-Principal cum Centre Coordinator, Imtiyaj Alam; journalist Jamaluddin; and guest house owner Raj Kumar Singh from Hazaribagh. Additionally, a first-year MBBS student, Surbhi Kumari, from Ranchi, along with Aman Singh and Bunty from Dhanbad, have been arrested. Earlier on June 23, six people were arrested from Deoghar by the EOU team from Bihar, which included four suspects from Bihar.
Visakhapatnam-Palasa MEMU train to be short-terminated for safety works
Tomatoes to be sold at 30/kg in all the rythu bazaars in Visakhapatnam from July 27
Ports Ministry Receives 29 Proposals Worth Rs 3,300 Cr From Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi : Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has received 29 new proposals worth Rs 3,300 crore from Andhra Pradesh covering various projects, including port development and coastal berths, Parliament was informed on Friday. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said 13 projects in Andhra Pradesh, valued around Rs 2,500 crore, are currently receiving financial assistance under the Sagarmala scheme. These projects include Ro-Pax and passenger jetties, fishing harbours, port modernisation, and skill development. The ministry has already sanctioned Rs 450 crore for the development of these projects, Sonowal said. Additionally, he said the Visakhapatnam Port Authority and Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) have undertaken 36 projects in Andhra Pradesh, with a combined investment of Rs 4,600 crore. Among these, 22 projects worth Rs 2,530 crore have been completed, while 14 projects worth Rs 2,070 crore are in various stages of implementation, he added.
Dating app fraud: Hyderabad youth arrested for duping Visakhapatnam engineer of 28 lakh
Two other accused in the case are absconding, say police
Naveen Patnaik writes to Mamata, seeks intervention for supply of potatoes to Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odishas Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday, seeking her intervention to ensure a smooth supply of potatoes to Odisha where prices have skyrocketed. In the letter, Patnaik said that due to rains, there has been a short supply of potatoes in Odisha, resulting in an artificial []
Karnataka govt decides to rename Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet decided on Friday to rename the neighbouring Ramanagara district Bengaluru South. The proposal to rename the district consisting of Ramanagara, Magadi, Kanakapura, Channapatna and Harohalli taluks had gained steam recently with a Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar-led delegation meeting the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitting him a memorandum to raise Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India to get 12 new industrial cities; DPIIT to approach Union Cabinet
The country will have 12 new industrial cities in different states like the ones developed in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to further boost domestic manufacturing, a top government official said. Out of this, two are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and one in Bihar. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that eight such cities are already under different stages of implementation. Trunk infrastructure has been created in four cities - Dholera (Gujarat), Auric (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh) and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and allotment of land plots is underway for the industry. Similarly in the other four, the government's special purpose vehicle is in the process of construction of the basic infrastructure like road connectivity, water and power supply. With eight already under the development stage and the announcement of 12 new in the Budget, the total count of these cities in
Delicate orthopaedic surgery performed in Visakhapatnam hospital
In APs Visakhapatnam, An All India Dance Competition Set To Offer Rs 50,000 To Winner
Participants aged between 10 and 15 years will be deemed juniors, while those aged 16 and above will be seniors.
DPIIT working on proposal for setting up 12 new industrial cities: Official
The country will have 12 new industrial cities in different states like the ones developed in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to further boost domestic manufacturing, a top government official said. Out of this, two are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and one in Bihar. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that eight such cities are already under different stages of implementation. Trunk infrastructure has been created in four cities - Dholera, Auric (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh) and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and allotment of land plots is underway for the industry. Similarly in the other four, the government's special purpose vehicle is in the process of construction of the basic infrastructure like road connectivity, water and power supply. With eight already under the development stage and the announcement of 12 new in the Budget, the total count of these cities in the countr
AP Development Minister Ponguru Narayana urges for probe into TDR bond irregularities
VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana said that stern action would be taken against all those involved in the large scale irregularities that took place in the issuance of TDR bonds. Replying to a question, he said a departmental inquiry and a probe by Anti-Corruption Bureau (AC B) would also be ordered into the irregularities. A total of 3,301 TDR bonds were issued in 48 Urban Local Bodies and Urban Development Authorities during 2019-24 and irregularities were reported, he told the State Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In Tanuku alone, a scam to a tune of Rs 691.43 crore came to light where TDR bonds were issued at an inflated rate. As against the price of Rs 4,500 per square yard, TDR bonds were issued at the rate of Rs 22,000 per square yard and location was shifted to about 1.4 kms away from the actual site. The actual cost of bonds were worth Rs 63.24 crore but they were issued for a whopping Rs 754.67 crore. This resulted in a scam of Rs 691.43 crore, he pointed out. Three officials were suspended in this connection. AC B probe is underway. Similar irregularities were brought to the notice of the government from Visakhapatnam, Guntur and Tirupati. MLA Arimilli Radhakrishna urged Narayana to take action against former minister Karunuri Nageswara Rao, who is the mastermind behind the bonds scam in Tanuku.
Dust, despair and broken promises
Coastal villages around Krishnapatnam port in Nellore district, once envisioned as hubs of prosperity, face adire reality. Large-scale industrialisation has brought soot, ash and hazardous particulates, severely impacting the environment and health of residents. Despite promises of economic growth and local employment, locals are left grappling with deteriorating living conditions and scarce job opportunities, writes A.D. Rangarajan
Poor planning, mgmt delayed projects in Patna Smart Cities Mission: CAG
The deficient financial management, poor planning and inclusion of unfeasible projects resulted in delayed or incomplete execution of projects under the Smart Cities Mission in Patna, the CAG said in a report. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said that unfeasible projects were included in the list of 44 initially approved projects, indicating poor planning on the part of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) and the Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD) of Bihar government. This ultimately resulted in delayed/incomplete execution of projects. The financial management of PSCL was also deficient, as funds had been diverted for unapproved projects and incorrect utilisation certificates had been submitted, said the compliance audit report of the CAG for the year ended March 31, 2022, which was tabled in the Bihar assembly on Thursday. The contract management for the mission was also poor as the complete scheme did not fulfil the desired objectives, it ...
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Vizianagaram Police Warn Residents of Courier Service Scams
Visakhapatnam: The Vizianagaram district police are urging residents to be aware of scam calls and video calls impersonating courier services. Cybercriminals are using these tactics to extort money from victims, according to District SP Vakul Jindal. The perpetrators typically initiate contact through phone calls, falsely claiming affiliation with a courier company like FedEx or Blue Dot Couriers. They proceed to fabricate a scenario where the victim's package supposedly contains contraband, including drugs, fake passports, or gold. This fabricated scenario is then used to threaten the victim with legal repercussions or arrest for alleged involvement in money laundering activities. The SP emphasised that the scammers may attempt to elicit personal information such as residential addresses, Aadhaar card numbers, and phone numbers. He further stated that in some instances, cybercriminals may resort to video calls, utilising platforms like WhatsApp and Skype. During these calls, they may impersonate legitimate authorities, such as CBI, Customs, or Police officers, to threaten them with incarceration, ultimately coercing them into transferring funds into their accounts. The police department urges residents to exercise caution and remain vigilant against such deceptive tactics. If you have fallen victim to this scam and incurred financial losses, you are encouraged to report the incident to the National Cybercrime portal at https://cybercrime.gov.in/ or by calling the national helpline number 1930.
Rains Recede in Andhra Pradesh; Strong Winds Forecast
Visakhapatnam: The rains receded in most parts of the state while IMD Amaravati has forecast strong surface winds for north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. A report from IMD on Thursday said strong surface winds with speed reaching 30-40 kmph were likely at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema till July 29. It said ASR and Parvathipuram districts received rainfall since Wednesday. Saluru received 18.4mm rainfall, Garugubilli 17.6 (both in Parvathipuram Manyam district) and Paderu (ASR district) 17 mm, Bobbili (Vizianagaram district) 16.4mm, Araku Valley (ASR district) 14.4, Rolla 6.4, Madakasira 6.2 and Hindupur 5.8 mm - all in Sri Sathya Sai district. Weatherman said temperature might shoot up till another monsoon trough brings in rains to the state. Some parts of AP have witnessed slight increases in the maximum temperature. Tiruapathi recorded 36.8 degree C, the highest in the State and the increase was 2.4. Jangamaheswarapuram recorded 34.5 degrees C and the increase was 2 degrees C. Kalingapatnam registered the lowest temperature of 30.2 degrees C.
Efforts Underway to Complete 3.13 Lakh TIDCO Houses: AP Minister
Vijayawada: Urban development minister Ponguru Narayana has said efforts were on to complete the construction of TIDCO houses and arrange the basic facilities in them. The minister informed the AP legislature on Thursday that permission has been taken from the Centre to build 7 lakh houses through TIDCO. We are trying to complete 3,13,832 houses by the end of December with all basic facilities. Narayana was replying to questions from Telugu Desam MLAs PGVR Naidu, Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, Tenali Sravan Kumar and Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao on Thursday. On the details of TIDCO houses constructed between 2014-2019 and the and basic facilities provided in the houses in several areas in Visakhapatnam district, Narayana said TIDCO houses are meant for the poor women. Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu wanted these houses to be constructed and handed over to the women beneficiaries as early as possible, he said. The minister said that when he had been abroad in relation to the construction of Amaravati capital, he studied how the houses were constructed for the poor there. The centre has given permission to construct a total of 7,01,481 houses through TIDCO, of which 5,00,000 houses have been issued administrative permissions under the TD government of 2014. The minister said that out of the total 5 lakh houses, tenders were called for 3,13,832 houses. Some 77,371 houses were completed, while 89,671 houses are ready by 75 per cent and 49,329 houses by 50 per cent. Narayana said 2,16,370 houses have been completed by 2019. Some 52,192 houses were removed from the list because the YSR Congress government has not completed even 25 per cent of the houses. Work on some 2,61,640 houses have been started in 104 municipalities. Tenders have been called for 864 houses in Visakhapatnam Padmanabha Nagar, he said. In Mulagada (Visakhapatnam), 504 houses have been allocated and construction of 336 houses completed. Even though the construction of houses has been completed in some places, basic facilities have not been provided to these, the minister said.
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Andhra Pradesh: VMRDA halts illegal plot sales in Vissannapeta village
Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam Metro Regional Development Authority (VMRDA) has stopped sale of house plots spread over 610 acres in Vissannapeta village of Kasimkota mandal in Anakapalli district, terming them illegal. Further, VMRDA has banned publicity of the property. The authority has issued notice to the layout company Vintage Mount Valley Resorts asking it to reply within a weeks time. Promoters of the venture had been selling plots in the Vissannapeta layout in violation of regulations and without obtaining any permission from the government. VMRDAs action has come following a complaint by Jana Sena leader and GVMC corporator P.L.N. Murthy Yadav. Incidentally, JS chief Pawan Kalyan, now the Deputy Chief Minister, had visited the huge layout last year and vowed to take action. Sources say several realtors, some of them linked to the Daspalla landscam, targeted Vissannapeta village in Anakapalli district. They together allegedly grabbed over 600 acres of government, inam, D-patta, hills and gedda poramboke lands. The land is under Survey No. 195/2 within the Bayyavaram village revenue limits. It is 3.5 km from the National Highway 16 and 35 km from Visakhapatnam. It is said the process of land grabbing began in mid-2021. It stalled in September 2022 after the collector of undivided Visakhapatnam intervened and ordered an inquiry. The last registered document in the layout is in the name of S.R. Gopinath Reddy, the designated partner of Assure Estates and Developers, and Boddeda Prasad, a close confidant of former minister Gudivada Amarnath. Gopinath and Prasad together acquired 6.55 acres in September 2022. Assure received the contract for developing the layout. Subsequently, they released a brochure for sale of plots in the name of SRVS Constructions and Multi Trade Limited of Anakapalli. This is when the local media reported threatening of farmers and flattening of mountains in the area. Then district collector of undivided Visakhapatnam took action on the matter. On November 5, 2021, he formed a committee with Anakapalli RDO, the assistant director of mines and geology, Anakapalli, assistant director of survey and land records, and special deputy tahsildar (Inams) as its members. The VMRDA has now stopped all activity in the area.
PATNA: After the Centre refused to grant special status to Bihar , Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday sharpened his attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of surrendering to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the issue of special category status. On his return from New Delhi to Patna, Lalu told media persons, Nitish Kumar has cheated the people of Bihar on the special category status. He is only repeating the central government and does not have his own stand. He (Nitish) has failed on it. He also claimed that the central government did not allocate substantial resources to Bihar in the Union budget. It was like giving only a jhunjhuna (toy) to the people of the state, he remarked. The RJD supremo said that it is clear that the development of Bihar cant take place without getting the special category status for the state. He, however, reiterated his resolve that his party would continue to raise the demand for special category status to Bihar. Earlier, Lalu had demanded Nitishs resignation after the Centre ruled out the possibility of a special category status for the state on Monday. Coalition compulsions in Andhra, Bihar bonanza Reacting sharply to Lalu's remarks , Janata Dal (United) chief spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar said that Lalu was making such statements only because he had no concern for the development of Bihar but was only concerned about his family. Lalu used the word surrender as he keeps surrendering (before the court in fodder scam cases), he added. JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha echoed similar views and said that Lalu and his party were speaking against Bihar and its people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played the role of game changer, he asserted. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the sanction of Rs. 58,900 crore to Bihar in the Union budget presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hailed the budget and said that it was a big gift to the state. Since the beginning, I have been saying that the Centre must give special help to Bihar and today they have made the announcement to help us in several developmental projects and schemes, Nitish remarked.
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CM Nitish Kumar has surrendered to BJP, says Lalu Prasad
CM Nitish Kumar has surrendered to BJP, says Lalu Prasad Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday criticised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and accused him of surrendering to the BJP. Claiming that the Central government had failed to allocate substantial resources to Bihar in the Union Budget, Lalu Prasad said it was [] The post CM Nitish Kumar has surrendered to BJP, says Lalu Prasad appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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