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Location for laying foundation stone of Amaravati selected

  Revenue officials of AP government accompanied by Vastu specialists are reportedly selected the location for laying foundation stone of Andhra Pradesh capital city Amaravati. According to sources, the location would be in the same place, where Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has performed Bhoomi Puja few months ago. Foundation stone laying function will be conducted between Mandadam and Venkatapalem villages in Thulluru Mandal near Krishna River. Although statement government has been telling that it will lay foundation stone on October 22nd on the eve of Dushera Festival, exact time and date of Muhurtham is to be confirmed yet.   AP Government has already invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Ministers of Japan and Singapore to grace this function. Besides, it is also going to invite all union ministers, Chief Ministers of neighboring states, many VIPs of political parties, IT, Film Industry, Business houses and Industrialists etc. to this function. Hence, the event would be organized in a very big scale and richly.

ISIS terrorists kidnapped two Indians in Libya

  ISIS terrorists have kidnapped two Indians from the same place Sirthe town in Libya recently. Ministry of External Affairs has identified them as K. Rammurthy and Ramjan Samal of AP and Odisha states. Earlier on July 31st, ISIS terrorists have kidnapped four Indians, but released two of them later. Professors Balaram and Gopi Krishna are still in their captive. MEA efforts for their release are unsuccessful. Later, there is no word about them from MEA. It is not known whether they are still alive or not. It would be really a painful waiting for their family members. MEA officials have started efforts for release of two Indians kidnapped recently.

Pawan Kalyan is likely to tour across AP state soon?

  Pawan Kalyan has not turned up after his last visit to Penumaka in the capital city zone. But, his visit to Penumaka has served its purpose of stopping the government from imposing Land Acquisition Act on the farmers. It is learnt that Pawan Kalyan is likely to go on a state wide tour beginning from October 2nd on the eve of Gandhi Jayanthi.   However, he has not given any hint about it in his Twitter account. He remains inactive on his Twitter account since August 28th. According to available information, he is said to be planning to begin his tour from Srikakulam district on October 2nd, in which he will meet farmers and common people to know their opinion on land acquisition by the statement government for various development activities. He is likely to take feedback from them on crop loans waiver, price rise of commodities and vegetables etc.   Currently, Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Sardar’ movie shooting is nearing its completion. Once, it is completed he may take short leave from film industry and launch state wide tour. But, if he really starts a state wide tour, then he may steal the show of Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is planning to intensify his agitation for special status for the state beginning from September 26th.   Earlier, Jagan Mohan Reddy staged two-day dharna at Mangalagiri protesting land acquisition by the statement government for capital city construction. However, Pawan Kalyan steals his show with his few hours’ tour to Penumaka village. So, if Pawan Kalyan really begins touring the state, then Jagan Mohan Reddy has to put his agitations on hold, until he concludes his tour.

No alliance with Janata Parivar: MIM

  MIM party’s entry into Bihar Assembly elections may impact the electoral chances of Janata Parivar, Congress party, Samajwadi Party lead by Mulayam Singh and many others, who are based on the large Muslim vote-bank in the state. Hence, Laloo Prasad has invited MIM Chief Asaduddeen Owisi to join hands with their Janata Parivar alliance, which they claim as secular front.   But, Asaduddeen simply turned down his request and asked what did he and Nitish Kumar do to safeguard the interests of Muslims in the state. He asked why the Muslim people living in Seemanchal district are ignored by the state government during their regimes. He plainly told Laloo that MIM party will put up its candidates in 25 constituencies in Seemanchal district and if possible field candidates in other places of the state also.   Next, it is to be seen whether Asaduddeen will join hands with Mulayam Singh or not. However, so far neither of them has made any formal proposal for alliance. But, they may definitely join hands as both their parties are contesting elections alone. So, they badly need each other’s co-operation to make sure at least 50 per cent of their candidates win the elections. MIM is reportedly planning to contest in 40 constituencies.   BJP managed to settle seat sharing issues with its NDA alliance partners. BJP is contesting in 160 constituencies, Lok Janshakthi party lead by Ramvilas Pashwan-40, Hindusthani Avami Morcha lead by the former Chief Minister of Bihar State Jitanram Manjhi-20 seats and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samata Party party will be contesting in 23 seats out of 243 assembly seats in the state.

KTR reacts on World Bank Ranking

  Telangana IT and Panchayat Raj Minister K Taraka Rama Rao has very carefully reacted on World Bank giving second rank to Andhra Pradesh state as 2nd favourable state for conducting business in the country.   He tweets, “Lot of folks wondering about ease of doing business ranking. Not sure about methodology but, we will let our work speak & not fret over this.”   Actually, being second richest state in the country and having a fully developed capital city like Hyderabad, if Telangana state gets 2nd rank then no one would have raised eye-brows, but Telangana government may be shocked when it was ranked 13th and AP gets 2nd rank.   Of course, people of Andhra Pradesh were very much worried when the state was divided. But, within a short span of 14 months, Andhra Pradesh state has retained its self-confidence and spearheading with development activities. KTR may say that he is not sure about methodology for giving ranks in ease of business. But, even a common man knows that several factors like power and water supply, natural and human resources, growth opportunities, consistency in governance, State-Centre relations, business and industrial friendly governance etc. are taken into consideration for giving ranks to any state.   Telangana state is also rapidly developing. But, Chief Minister KCR is often sending conflicting signals to business houses and industries. So far, he couldn’t remove the insecure feeling that he and his party has created in them during agitation period. His un-ending fights with AP government are sending wrong message to entrepreneurs whereas AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is always prepared for compromise with him for rapid development in both states.   Both Chief Ministers have announced many big projects during last 14 months, but Chandrababu Naidu is able to make some progress with them. For example, Chief Minister KCR has announced many projects like construction of high rise buildings around Hussen Sagar, sports city, entertainment city, education city, express ways, sky ways, infrastructure development in rural areas etc. but, none of the projects were not launched till today despite being second richest state in the country.   But, AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has made good progress with his dream projects of capital city, metro rail projects, Pattiseema projects etc. He managed to get 5 higher educational institutions to the state within a short span of 14 months.   He manages to build lot of confidence in the people about bright future of the state and people also trusting him very much, whereas Telangana people have difference of opinion on his ruling.   Chandrababu Naidu is maintaining strong relations with the Centre despite facing several problems and challenges, whereas Telangana Chief Minister KCR has never bothered to maintain strong relation with the Centre. It was never been consistent. Many positive and negative factors like these may turn deciding factors while ranking the states.

Shatrughan Sinha upset with BJP

  Veteran Bollywood actor and BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha is very much upset for setting him aside by his party in the Bihar Assembly elections campaigning.   He said “Of course, I supported Lal Krishna Advanijee, when my party plans to declare Narendra Modi as party’s Prime Minister Candidate in the general elections held last year. Probably, that is why I am facing discrimination in the party. But, one can’t say what happens next in the politics. Anything may happen anytime in the politics.”   But, Shatrughan Sinha conveniently ignores to say about his close movements with BJP’s rival leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Shatrughan Sinha has been moving very close with him since last few months. He is often praising him as one of the best Chief Ministers in the country, while BJP is strongly criticizing him and his government.   Being very popular actor and politician in the state, Shatrughan Sinha’s views expressed on Bihar Chief Minister may straightly connect to the people of the state and may convince them to vote for his party. Obviously, it is very hard to digest for BJP and so it sets aside him in the crucial elections. However, he is still badly damaging BJP’s electoral chances by taking side of Nitish Kumar. However, he expects BJP to ignore his actions and give importance to him. But, BJP can hug him only if he distances from Nitish Kumar and ready to campaign for BJP whole heartedly.

K Haribabu appreciates CM Naidu

  Opposition parties including BJP have criticized TDP government for taking up Pattiseema Project. YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy even conducted a two-day bus-yatra opposing Pattiseema Project. However, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who is firm with his decision, continued the project. Recently, 60 TMCs of Godavari water was released into Polavaram right canal that merges with Krishna River, as a part of trial of the project.   State BJP leaders have visited this project recently. Later speaking to media Visakhapatnam MP Kambampati Haribabu said, “Earlier, like many others in the state, I also criticized the AP government for taking up this project. But now I realized the importance and purpose of this project. I appreciate Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for his foresight. We will extend our full support to him for speedy completion of this project. We will do our part of job in completing Polavaram Project also.”   To be frank, Kambampati Haribabu is known to be a critic of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu from the very beginning. He criticized Chandrababu Naidu on some issues. But, this is first time that he is appreciating the Chief Minister, that too on a project for which Chandrababu Naidu has been criticized by the opposition parties. This is revealing that Chandrababu Naidu took a right decision and the project is going to serve its purpose of supplying drinking and irrigation water to Rayalaseema districts very soon.

Kamal Hassan meets Delhi CM Kejriwal

  It would be very interesting to know that two renowned persons of different fields had a meeting at New Delhi. They are Kollywood super star Kamal Hassan and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Kamal Hassan, who came to New Delhi on some personal work, met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his chamber in Secretariat. The meeting is said to be a formal and has no specific purpose.   According to reports, Kamal Hassan gave some valuable suggestions to Kejriwal on how to generate additional revenue by encouraging film shootings in the capital city. Kamal reportedly suggested him to develop movie industry-friendly-policy to encourage the film industry to shoot films in New Delhi. He asked the Chief Minister to ensure city police co-operate with the film units for shootings of films in the city. They are reportedly discussed about Delhi, Tamilnadu and national politics also during their brief meeting that lasts for 30 minutes.

Chandrababu dedicates Thotapalli Project to Nation

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu today dedicates Thotapalli Project to the Nation. He laid foundation stone for this project in Vizinagaram district exactly 12 years ago and inaugurates it today amid the presence of his ministers, MPs, MLAs and farmers came from surrounding villages.   The project was built with a cost of Rs.779 crores and provides water to nearly 1.20 lakhs acres in 17 Mandals in Vizinagaram and Srikakulam districts. Actually, this project is supposed to complete very long back, but delayed because the previous Congress government neglected it. Chandrababu Naidu, who listed out several small and big pending projects has been completing on priority basis. He named this project after late Sardar Goutu Lachchanna Project.   Speaking on this occasion, Chandrababu Naidu said “My government is planning to supply drinking and irrigation water to all districts by linking rivers in the state. We have linked Krishna and Godavari projects with Pattiseema Project with which we plan to supply water to Rayalaseema districts. My dream is to make the state free from the clutches of draught and unemployment. Hence, we are putting lot of efforts for it ever since we came into power. But, the opposition parties are creating hurdles in our development activities by politicizing every issue. I appeal the people of the state not to lend their ears to false stories being speared by opposition parties against our government.”

Mumbai train blast case: 12 convicted

  The Special Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) Judge Yatin D Shinde pronounced 12 accused as guilty in the serial bomb blasts case and acquitted one accused Abdul Wahid Shaikh (34). The serial blasts were made by planting RDX explosives in the first class compartments of Mumbai suburban trains.   These serial blasts occured within a span of 10 minutes on 11th July, 2006 in five suburban trains running between different stations. Total 188 people were killed on the spot and 829 people seriously injured in the explosions. The bombs were planted in the first class compartments of suburban trains that run between Khar Road-Santacruz, Bandra-Khar Road, Jogeshwari-Mahim Junction, Mira Road- Bhayander, Matunga- Mahim Junction and Borivali.   The MCOCA court after conducting a trial for nine years and prosecuting 192 witnesses has found that persons are guilty in this case. They are: Kamal Ahamed Ansari (37), Tanvir Ahmed Ansari (37), Mohd Faisal Shaikh (36), Ehtesham Siddiqui (30), Mohammad Majid Shafi (32), Shaikh Alam Shaikh (41), Mohd Sajid Ansari (34), Muzzammil Shaikh (27), Soheil Mehmood Shaikh (43), Zamir Ahmad Shaikh (36), Naveed Hussain Khan (30) and Asif Khan (38).   However, 14 others are still absconding in the case. The MCOCA court may take up this case on Monday for hearing arguments for the quantum of sentence.

India-Pak talks continue in the backdrop of gun battle

  BSF Chief DK Pathak said that the first day meeting with his Pakistani counterpart is quite fruitful and is expecting positive outcome from their subsequent meetings to be held next two days. Pakistani delegation led by Major General Umar Farooq Burki is attending this three-day meeting between India and Pakistan border security forces in a bid to reduce friction at borders.   However, their meeting begun in the backdrop of Pakistani troops shelling very heavily in Bhimber Gali Sector in Poonch district on Thursday. Subsequently, two BSF solders and two Pak trained terrorists were killed in a gun battle taken place at Humdwara in J & K district today. These incidents are revealing that Pakistan may not stick to any commitments made in the current meeting also. Even if it wants to stick, the terror groups operating from its soil may not allow it, proves today incident.   However, India and Pakistan border security forces are still hopeful about positive outcome of their meetings. Today they are discussing modalities of seize-fire-agreement and also proposing a flag meeting at the earliest. A proposal for conducting a joint patrolling along the border from Jammu to Rann of Kucthh will be discussed during today’s meeting.

Positive signs in India-Pak BSF officers’ meeting

  The three-day-meeting between India and Pakistan Border Security Force officers has begun at New Delhi from Thursday. DC Pathak, the Chief of BSF of India, said that the day-one meeting concludes with all positive signs. He said, both have agreed to strictly implement seize-fire agreement from now onward. It was agreed to conduct a joint patrol at sensitive and problematic areas along the border in Jammu and Kashmir State. He said that they are planning to extend the meeting for one more day keeping in view of positive reaction seen from Pakistan Rangers. Indian officers hosted a grand dinner party for their counterparts at New Delhi on Thursday night.   However, BJP senior leader Subrahmanya Swamy opined that India is wasting too much time on Pakistan as it never used to stick to any agreement until now. His observation about Pakistan attitude is very much true. India has been trying to improve its relations with Pakistan since a longtime. Pakistan also similarly reacts in the peace-process, but often it violates all agreements made with India. Pakistan can’t refrain itself for a longtime from violating seize-fire agreement and sending terrorists into India. Hence, India can’t expect any miracles even if the current meeting is fruitful.

High Court stays further action against Out Look

  The high court has stayed all further proceedings against Madhavi, Sahil Bhatia, Krishna Prasad, Indraneel Rai of Out Look magazine till further orders in a case filed against them by Akun Sabarwal, IAS officer, husband of Smitha Sabarwal, IAS officer and Secretary to Chief Minister KCR. He lodged a complaint with CCS police against Out Look management on July 5th for publishing an article and cartoon that tarnish his wife’s Smitha Sabarwal’s reputation. Justice B Shiva Shivashankar Rao, after hearing the arguments of both sides, issued a stay order on further proceedings till further order. Out Look management has appealed the high court to squash the case filed against them but justice Shiva Shivashankar Rao rejected their appeal and adjourned the case. However, he gave a relief to them by granting stay order on their arrest by CCS police in connection with this case.

Warangal bye-elections not now?

  Political parties in Telangana state have been expecting an announcement for bye-elections schedule for Warangal constituency along with Bihar assembly elections schedule, but Elections Commission has not gave any slightest hint for it. Kadiyam Srihari has vacated Warangal constituency few months ago after he was offered deputy Chief Minister Post of Telangana state. Ever since, political parties in the state have been anxiously waiting for an announcement for bye-elections.   Left parties have convinced revolutionary singer Gaddar to contest to Lok Sabha from Warangal. TDP and BJP have not finalized their candidate but it may be offered to BJP. Congress party also has not finalized its candidate. Since, EC is issuing separate notifications for each phase of five-phase-Bihar assembly elections that begin from October 12th, political parties in the state are expecting an announcement for Warangal bye-elections during any phase in the next month.

Jagan will sit on indefinite hunger strike from 26th

  YSR Congress party President Jagan Mohan Reddy will sit for indefinite hunger strike at Guntur from 26th September demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. He took this decision after discussing with his party senior leaders at Hyderabad today. Hence, YSRCP may make a wide spread publicity and elaborate arrangements to make his program a grand success. But, it may end within 4-5 days after police disrupt and shift him to hospital.   Jagan Mohan Reddy may be aware that Centre will not succumb to his pressures. Hence, his intention may be to pressurize his political rival Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his government. It is to be noticed that Congress and YSR Congress parties are agitating one after one instead of fighting together or simultaneously, although they both are fighting for the same cause. This is revealing that both parties may e agitating to enhance their strength in the state instead of achieving special status for Andhra Pradesh.

Bihar Assembly Elections Schedule announced

  Chief Election Commissioner Naseem Jaide has announced the elections schedule today for Bihar Assembly elections will be held in five phases beginning from October 12th.   1st Phase of Elections: Notification will be issued on September 16th. Last day for filing nominations: September 23rd. Scrutiny of nominations: September 24th Last day for withdrawal of nominations: September 26th. Elections will be held on: October 12th. Total No. of constituencies:   2nd Phase of elections: Notification will be issued on September 21st. Last day for filing nominations: September 28th. Scrutiny of nominations: September 29th Last day for withdrawal of nominations: October 1st. Elections will be held on: October 16th. Total No. of constituencies: 32.   3rd Phase of elections: Notification will be issued on: October 1st. Last day for filing nominations: October 8th. Scrutiny of nominations: October 9th. Last day for withdrawal of nominations: October 12th. Elections will be held on: October 20th. Total No. of constituencies: 50.   4th Phase of elections: Notification will be issued on October 7th. Last day for filing nominations: October 14th. Scrutiny of nominations: October 15th. Last day for withdrawal of nominations: October 17th. Elections will be held on: November 1st. Total No. of constituencies: 55.   5th Phase of elections: Notification will be issued on: October 8th. Last day for filing nominations: October 15th. Scrutiny of nominations: October 17th Last day for withdrawal of nominations: October 19th. Elections will be held on: November 5th. Total No. of constituencies: 57.   Counting of votes and results announcement on: November 8th. Elections process will be concluded on: November 12th.

Godavari waters reached Krishna district

  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s efforts for linking Krishna and Godavari Rivers become successful as 60 TMCs of Godavari waters start flowing into Krishna district on Wednesday. Water was released from Tatipudi lift irrigation project into right canal of Polaaram project on Wednesday morning.   Farmers of Krishna district are thrilled to witness Godavari River water entering into Pallerlamoodi village in their district. Godavari water will reach Krishna River by today evening. Farmers from surrounding villages have arrived in large numbers to witness this historical event. Irrigation Minister Devineni Uma Maheshwara Rao, TDP MLAs Vallabhaneni Vamshi, Chintamaneni Prabhakar, Maganti Babu and many others have reached the spot and performed puja karyakram welcoming Godavari waters into the district.   YSR Congress party and its president Jagan Mohan Reddy have been opposing Pattiseema project that is intended to link Krishna and Godavari Rivers. But, AP state government proceeds ahead and fulfilled its promise.

Governor is likely to be replaced soon?

  If sources are to be believed, Governor Narasimhan is likely to be replaced very soon. According to sources, Governor is unwilling to continue any further as he felt humiliated by both governments. AP CM Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM KCR both were absent to ‘at home’ tea-party hosted by him on the eve of Independence Day. Both governments have their own reasons for distancing from him. Hence, Centre is said to be considering present Kerala Governor and former Chief Justice of India Sathashivam as the new Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. But, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu has been assuring his party senior leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu for a long time that he will be made Governor. However, if TDP proposes his name for Governor Post, obviously TRS government will strongly oppose him.

Elections schedule for Bihar to be announced today

  The Central Election Commission is likely to announce elections schedule for Bihar state assembly elections today. The present term of Bihar state assembly will ends on November 29th. So, the EC is reportedly planning to conduct assembly elections in five phases beginning from 1st week of October and complete the process in November 1st week so as the new government can be formed before expiry of current Assembly term. Once, the elections schedule is announced elections code of conduct will comes into effect immediately. As the elections are closing-in, political equations and strengths are also changing very rapidly in Bihar state. Mulayam Singh, who was leading ‘Janata Parivar’ combo, has left it after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD president Laloo Prasad Yadav betrayed him in seats sharing. His Samajwadi Party is going to contest alone in the upcoming elections. Left parties, which were hanging to one party or other until now have joined hands and formed ‘Left Front.’ Hence, BJP has to face Janata Parivar and Left Front in the elections.