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NTPC to set-up 4000 MW Power Plant at Vizag

   As a part of industrial and power sector development plan, AP state government has issued a GO: MS96 on Thursday to APIIC to allot 1200 acres of land to NTPC at Pudimadaka village in Atchuthapuram mandal in Visakha district for setting-up (5x800MW)4000 MW Thermal Power Plant. NTPC has offered to set-up 4000 MW power plant with an estimated cost of Rs.20,000 crores here. Already there are 2,000 MW Simhadri Thermal Power Plant and 1,040 MW Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd in this area. This new plant would be the third power plant here. If, everything goes smooth as planned, this new project may be ready for commissioning in 2019. If, this plant also becomes operational it will be a blessing for the state.

Compulsory-Education in Telangana

  On the eve of Teachers Day today, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar rao addressing the teachers at Hyderabad said that his government is gearing up to implement compulsory education to all the kids in Telangana from next year onwards. He said the government couldn’t start this program from the current year, because it need thorough discussions with educationalists and elaborate arrangements like setting-up new schools in the remote villages. He said that his government is also going to open government English medium schools across the state to make the next generation kids ready to face the world. The other intention is many students, who can’t afford to study in English convents can study here without any fees.

Chicago Model Capital for AP

  AP CM Chandrababu Naidu and his team of ministers have been telling the people that they will recreate Singapore model capital city for the state at Vijayawada. The advisory committee formed for this purpose, even planned to visit Singapore, Malaysia and some cities in India for a study on the capital model and design. TDP MLA Gadde Ram Mohan said CM Chandrababu Naidu is considering ‘River view capital’ now.   According to him, the new capital will be built on both sides facing Krishna River and several bridges will be built across the river for connecting the capital city. The latest news is an American consultancy service company has proposed Chicago model capital on both sides of Krishna River. Company representatives have given power presentation to Chandrababu Naidu on this capital model. According to them, huge 45 storied buildings will be built on both sides facing the river. The buildings will be built in such a design that from the aerial view they will appear as letters ‘NTR.’ The consultancy company has proposed 45 storied building keeping in view of scarcity for the land across the river banks. However, Chandrababu Naidu has not taken any decision over this proposal.

Telangana government not approached us for help: Centre

   Perhaps, Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal’s remarks made against Telangana CM KCR has had its effect on KCR. Goyal said, “Although, Centre is ready to help the states, some states and their Chief Ministers’ are not showing any interest to take our help. No one from Telangana government has consulted us seeking our assistance to overcome the power crisis situation in Telangana state.”   Even people of Telangana also believe the same. KCR or any of his ministers have not approached any Union Minister so far seeking Centre’s assistance for the development of the state.   Hence, CM KCR is leaving for New Delhi today on a two-day visit. He will meet Power and Energy Minister Piyush Goyal and several other union ministers during these two days. He may ask additional power supply from Central Grid and also put several proposals like laying new transmission lines, setting-up new power plant, solar plants and wind mills etc. KCR is said to be got Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appointment for tomorrow 11.30 am.

Rahul Gandhi finds fault with Modi drum beating

  Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who is expected to take charge as Prime Minister of the country has become political un-employee, after his Congress party was defeated in the recent general elections. So, he takes a nap in the Loksabha back benches or occasional visit his Amethi as if to remind the people there that he is their representative in the Loksabha, otherwise there is no reason to visit there.   During his recent visit to Amethi, he criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for beating the drums in Japan. He said “Modi made so many tall promises to come to power. But, his government did not start working even after three months. He is beating drums, while back at home people are suffering with power crisis and steep price rise of vegetables. If, Modi has forgotten his tall promises, I am here to remind him. He promised to bring down the prices very shortly, but he couldn’t. So, I suggest him that it is time for him to start working for the people of the country.”   Rahul’s remarks are revealing his immaturity. Unlike previous Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is used to remotely operate by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making dent on foreign affairs. While entire world is amused with Modi’s hidden artistic skills, Rahul Gandhi alone found fault with it. Rahul Gandhi, who can’t even lead handful MPs in the Loksabha, should realize that he is criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is leading 125 crores people of the country.

HL Dattu is next Chief Justice of India

  The present Chief Justice of India ML Lodha’s term will complete on September 27th. Hence, he suggested Justice HL Dattu as his successor and government of India has approved his proposal. President Pranab Mukharji also approves his appointment as CJI. Hence, HL Dattu will take charge as CJI on the same day when RM Lodha retires from his post. Dattu’s term will completes on December 2nd, 2015. HL Datttu begins his law carrier in Bangalore as lawyer in year 1975 and becomes Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court in 1995. Later, he served Chattisgarh, Kerala high courts. He joins Supreme Court as judge in year 2008. He is leading the apex court bench that is handling 2G spectrum case.

North Coastal AP Development Plans

  Andhra Pradesh government has chalked out an action plan for all-round development of the state. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has released the detailed plan chart today while declaring Vijayawada as state capital. Allotments and development plans for North Coastal Andhra Districts: Srikakulam District: 1. Srikakulam city will developed into smart city. 2. Industrial Park, Food Park, Electronics and Hardware Park, 3. Green Field Airport, Ports at Bhavanapadu and Kalingapatnam.Industrial corridor at Pydibheemavaram. 4. Open University, School of Planning and Architecture. 5. Tourist spots development.   Vizianagaram District: 1. Green Field Airport, Port. 2. Vizianagaram will be developed into smart city. 3. Industrial Park, Food Park, Electronics and Hardware Park. 4. Tribal University, Medical College, Music and Arts Academy.   Visakhapatnam District: 1. Vizag city will develop into Mega city. 2. International Airport and Metro Rail and Railway Zone. 3. Mega IT hub, food Park, Electronic products manufacturing Units, VCIC Industrial corridor. 4. IIM and IIFT Institutes. 5. Exhibition and Convention Center. 6. LNG Terminal at Gangavaram Port.

Can Rayalaseema people pacified with packages?

  AP CM Chandrababu Naidu has announced a comprehensive plan for all-round development of the state. He covered all the 13 districts, main towns and cities in it. Especially, he grants some nice packages to Kurnool, which is fuming on his decision. He declared that a nuclear fuel complex, IIIT and AIMS-like super specialty hospital will be set-up in this district. Apart from these three, he promised to develop Kurnool city into a smart city and also develop the district as a major seed production center in the country.   Perhaps, these measures may not calm down the agitating people of the district. People in Kurnool and Ananthapur today hit the roads protesting Chandrababu Naidu’s decision of making Vijayawada as state capital. So, Chandrababu government has to address their concerns before going ahead with its plan to build the state capital at Hyderabad, otherwise it might be inviting problems.

YSRCP played double game again on capital issue?

  YCP plays double game again on capital issue? YSR Congress party seems has no clarity or played over smart on the state capital issue. It has been obstructing the house proceedings since yesterday demanding a debate and voting on the issue. Even today, YCP members have virtually brings the house proceedings to standstill shouting ‘we want justice’ slogans rounding-up the Speaker’s podium. They continue their slogan shouting, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is making an official announcement on the state capital in the house.   After, the house resumes proceedings, all the YSR Congress party members were seen participating in the debate. Their leader Jagan Mohan Reddy made a surprising announcement in the house. He said that his party welcomes the state government’s decision to build state capital at Vijayawada! Explaining his party stand he said that, they fought for a debate on the issue but not against state government’s decision. This reveals that YSR Congress party is either has no clarity or played over smart on this issue.   If, YCP is welcoming Vijayawada as state capital, then why did it creates so much nuisance in the house? Probably it played double game with people of Rayalaseema, Andhra and also with the state government.   YCP members have deliberately tried to attract the people of Rayalaseema by shouting ‘we want justice’ slogans in the house and disrupting the house proceedings. Then they took a sharp ‘U’ turn and welcome the state government’s decision after Chief Minister made the announcement in the house on the state capital. YCP did so to safeguard its political interests in Rayalaseema and Andhra regions. Later, it welcomes government’s decision to safeguard its political interests in Andhra region.   It takes sharp ‘U’ turn after CM’s statement after making sure that he and his government will have to carry the whole blame for the decision and no one can blame YCP. Its dual stand reminds the people about its double game played during bifurcation of the state.   People are aware that YCP has picked-up Samaikyandhra agitations only to win the hearts of the people of Seemandhra region and to bag their votes in the general elections, but certainly not to keep the state intact. That’s why people have rejected it in the elections. Now, once again it played the same trick to fool the people of both regions. This reveals that it doesn’t learn any lessons from the past.

State Capital at VGTM area only: Chandrababu

   AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu officially announced that state government has decided to build state capital between Vijayawada- Guntur only. He said the government wants to equally develop all the districts in the state. For this purpose, three mega cities and 14 smart cities will be developed in the state. Chandrababu has made this statement in the state assembly a short while ago. He said that his government is ready for a debate on this issue in the Assembly. He strongly condemned opposition’s attitude over this issue. However, YSR Congress party members keep shouting slogans demanding justice and trying to disrupt the house proceedings.

T-TDP leaders queues-up to join TRS?

  T-TDP leaders queues-up to join TRS Tummala Nageswara rao likely to followed by few more TDP MLAs into TRS party. While, Talasani Yadav and Prakash Goud are awaiting green signal from TRS Chief KCR, former TDP MLA from Kodhada-Venepalli Chandar rao has resigned today. He is also likely to join TRS party very soon. Need not to say all their followers also simply follow them into TRS party. The departure of so many senior leaders may badly affect the party in Telangana, though party president Chandrababu Naidu rubbishes the apprehensions. However, this alarming situation necessasiates immediate action by party president.

YCP MLA welcomes TDP decision!

  There is a general belief that whatever ruling party proposes, opposition party must strongly oppose it. Ruling TDP government’s decision to make Vijayawada-Guntur area as state Capital was also strongly opposed by a section of opposition party. However, YSR Congress party has been neutral on this issue. Jagan Mohan Reddy also find no objections for TDP government’s proposal, but asked how it will arrange huge funds for purchasing lands that are not affordable at all. However, he and AP PCC President Raghuveera Reddy have suggested the state government to convene an all-party meeting to discuss this issue.   Even though, Jagan Mohan Reddy seems positive toward TDP government’s proposal, his party leaders have not made any statement on this issue. Jaleel Khan, YSRCP MLA from Vijayawada is the first to welcome TDP government’s proposal. He said, “VGTM (Vijayawada-Guntur-Mangalagiri-Tenali) area is very ideal place for building state Capital, because it is centrally located and has good scope to emerge as great Capital. I welcome state government’s decision in this regard.” Perhaps, he is welcoming government’s decision because he is representing Vijayawada. But, the question is why he alone speaks, while all other YCP MLAs from VGTM area are not supporting? Is Jaleel Khan just expressed his views or have some other interests like jumping ship?

Former AGI Vahanavathi died

  Former Attorney General of India G E Vahanvati (65) died with cardiac arrest in a private hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. He served UPA government from June, 2009 and continued till Modi government takes charge. He resigned to his post on May 27th this year. He is the first person from Muslim community to occupy top law officer post of the country. He defends the UPA government in Supreme Court in several cases related different scams. He is survived by his wife and a son.

Will Pawan Kalyan still admire Jagga Reddy?

   There was a time, when every political leader in Andhra region desperately tried to get ‘Samaikyawadi’ tag. YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy and former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy were among those who fought for the Samaikyandhra championship, hoping it will shine their political future, but in vain.   It is interesting to see Jagga Reddy, the BJP candidate for Medak Loksabha by-elections is fuming on TRS party for tagging him ‘Samaikyawadhi.’ Perhaps, he is the only one person in T-Congress, who opposed bifurcation of the state. Hence, TRS wisely use this point to eliminate from the race. Hence, Jagga Reddy warned that if anyone calls him as Samaikyawadhi’ he will beat him with Cheppal.   Perhaps, Pawan Kalyan may find it difficult to digest his statement because he admires him for standing up against separatists fight for division of the state.

Modi inaugurates TCS Branch in Japan

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Japan, inaugurates the first TCS Branch in Japan. TCS Japan Technology and Culture Academy will train the IT professionals of the two nations to develop their knowledge and skills in technology and cultural knowledge. The first batch of 48 TCS Japan trainees will take 6-8weeks training at TCS branches in India very soon.

CBI court rejects Jagan’s petition

  Jagan Mohan Reddy’s plea for further relaxation of bail conditions turned down by CBI court yesterday. He appealed the court to allow him to go to Bangalore whenever he wants because many of his friends and relatives are settled there. He also appeals the court to let him go by flight instead of going by road way as he has security issues. However, CBI lawyers argued that if he is allowed to visit Bangalore without the knowledge of the court, he may influence the witnesses and the case. The court agreeing with their argument has dismissed his petition. It suggests him to apply for permission whenever he wants to go to Bangalore.   Actually, CBI has court granted him conditional bail, but later it relaxed several conditions upon his request. This is first time, CBI court rejects his petition. Although, 10 charge sheets were filed against him, so far not a single one of it had any considerable progress.   Although, he is A-1 accused in 10 charge sheets, he becomes law-maker and unfortunately missed to become Chief Minister of the state because of the sudden change in the political equations during electioneering. He is enjoying his (bail) life fully like any other politician in the country. No one knows why there is no momentum in his disproportionate assets cases.

Happy Birthday to Pawan Kalyan

  Pawan Kalyan turns 44 today. Hence, his fans are grandly celebrating his birthday all over. These celebrations spread to political circles also as he debuts into politics with his Janasena party recently. His personal life, film career and politics have some resemblance.   Need not to say his family life was disturbed and he took divorce thrice in his life. However, he and his ex-wives still have the same respect for each other. They have never uttered a bad word about each other until now. He also had ups and downs in his film profession. There was a time, when not a single film was released or become hit. However, he bumps back to top position after Gabbar Singh movie and is enjoying the same fan following.   His political career is also quite interesting. He launched Janasena party, but it didn’t become operational till now. Yet, he made a dent in the state politics by extending his support to TDP-BJP candidates. In fact, his presence on NDA platform tilts the political strengths and virtually wipes off the Congress party that was led by his elder brother Chiranjeevi.   He promised to return to politics very soon, not for grabbing the power but to question the government on behalf of people. Hope he will make a dent on state politics with his presence.   Telugu one wishes him Happy Birthday and all success in his life.

Government ready to move to Vijayawada

  AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is expected to make an official announcement in the state Assembly today about the state Capital location, but it will be announced a day after. However, a circular issued by the state government yesterday asking all the departments that are presently operating from Hyderabad to start preparations for shifting to Vijayawada, reveals what Chandrababu Naidu is going to say on Thursday. Hence, it would be just a formal announcement intimating the state Assembly about making Vijayawada-Vijayawada area as the state temporary and permanent Capital. However, simultaneously the state government has to explain, how it will resolve or avert various issues pointed out by the by Shivaramakrishnan Committee.

No permission to disclose Cabinet Meeting details

  AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who conducted a tiresome five hours cabinet meeting today at his camp office in the Lake House guest house, gave strict instructions to his ministers not to brief the media about the details of their meeting until he make some announcement in the state Assembly about cabinet’s decision on the location of the state Capital. It is learnt that a hot discussion on the Shivaramakrishnan Committee recommendations on the state Capital takes place among the ministers in this meeting, but the details were not revealed to media.   However, it is learnt that Cabinet has come to a conclusion that it should stick to its decision of constructing state Capital between Vijayawada-Guntur cities only. Cabinet gave nod for constituting a committee for land aquistion. Ministers Narayana, Pratti Pulla rao, Devineni Uma Maheswara rao and few others will be in this committee.