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High Command summons CM Kiran to Delhi

  The latest development in state politics is summoning of CM Kiran Kumar Reddy by party state political in-charge Digvijay Singh to New Delhi for conducting a co-ordination committee meeting with the state Congress ministers. CM Kiran Kumar Reddy’s rebellion against high command’s decision and the number of complaints being made by T-Congress leaders and Ministers, might have obliged the high command to summon CM Kiran Kumar Reddy to New Delhi, otherwise generally the co-ordination committee meetings are used to hold at Hyderabad only.   CM Kiran Kumar Reddy has been asked to make himself available by Friday evening that is a day after GoM final meeting. Hence, it would be very significant meeting as he may be asked to fall in line with party and shoulder the responsibility of passing the T-bill/draft in the state Assembly. If, he shows any reluctance to obey the party orders, then how the Congress high command is going to handle the situation is interesting to know.

All-party meeting reorganized

  Home Ministry has reorganized the proposed two days all-party-meeting to one day after TDP, YSRCP and CPM have refused to attend it. The meeting will be held on November 12th. However, this time home ministry is conducting one-to-one meeting instead of conducting a group meeting with all parties. Hence Home Ministry has invited CPI, BJP, MIM, TRS and Congress parties to attend the meeting on 12th. The Parties are expected to give their suggestions about the measures to be taken during bifurcation process and any suggestion in this reagrd.   It will begin the meetings with MIM and then followed by CPI, TRS and finally Congress party. MIM is opposing division of the state. If division is inevitable, it demands for Rayala Telangana by merging Anantapur and Karnool with Telangana.

ED grills Vijaya Sai Reddy

  Enforcement officials have grilled Vijaya Sari Reddy with questions for two hours at New Delhi today in connection with VanPic land issue. He was asked to attend interrogation again on 18th of this month. He is accused No: A-2 in all the ten charge sheets filed by CBI in connection with Jagan Mohan Reddy's illegal assets cases.

Union Ministers sent report to GoM

  Union Ministers Pallam Raju, Purandeswari, Kavuri and others might have quit their posts, but still their resignations are not accepted by Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh. Though, they are not attending their official duties people and the government both are still considering them as Union Ministers. So, if they also believe the same there is nothing wrong in it. Besides these three, Union Ministers JD Sheelam, Killi Krupa Rani, Panabaka, who are reluctant to quit their posts have met at New Delhi yesterday to finalize best package for Seemandhra region. They have made a detailed report of 16 pages and sent it to GoM and also to Prime Minister by email.   However, they have refused to talk to media after concluding their meeting. While CM Kiran and his followers are still confident to halt the bifurcation process by defeat the T-Bill/ Draft in the Assembly, some others like these ministers are strongly believing bifurcation of the state is certain.

Sachin to play 199th test at Kolkata today

  The star of India cricket Sachin Tendulkar, who announced retiring after playing his 200th test match, will play his 199th against West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.   Hence, Kolkata, which felt honored to host Sachin’s 199th match is gearing-up for a grand farewell to him at the end of this match. Sachin’s wax statue has been unveiled in Kolkata recently. Cricket Association of Bengal has arranged a special coin embossed with Sachin Tendulkar image using for toss in the game. It also prints the picture of master blaster on the tickets sold for this match. There were reports that it is also going to supply 70,000 masks of Sachin to the visitors, who may give standing ovation to him at the end of today’s match.   Sachin will play his last match in Wankhede Stadium against the same team between 14-18th of this month. BCCI is also planning to give him a big send-off on the last day of his match.

Bus fares to go high from today

  As expected, the state government has given its nod for increasing the bus fares to keep the wheels of APS RTC in running. The two month long strike by APNGOs and strikes in Telangana left its ill-effects on RTC. Hence, even people expect there would be steep hike in the bus fares. Government also might have understood this situation and gave nod for hike.   The increased fares will come into effect from today Tuesday mid-night. The hike in ticket fares varies with different services of RTC.   Here are the details: Garuda Service: 20NP/ KM; Garuda plus: 15NP/KM; Indra: 12NP/KM; Super luxury:11 NP/KM;Deluxe:9 NP/KM; Express:7NP/KM; Palle Velugu: 4NP/KM.

Botsa summoned to New Delhi

  Even while, PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana is preparing to land at New Delhi with the party letter in hand that is intended to submit to GoM, he was summoned by party state political in-charge Digvijay Singh to Delhi today. Hence, Botsa will meet Digvijay Singh and explain him about his meetings held with Seemandhra and T-Congress leaders yesterday. Botsa may submit the letter to GoM after taking approval from Digvijay Singh. Today is the last day for submitting suggestions to GoM.   YCP already shoots a letter to GoM stating it doesn’t want to give any suggestions on bifurcation because it is against it. CPM also replied in the same manner as it is also opposing division of the state. TDP decides not to give any reply to Home Ministry’s letter, but plans to write a letter to Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh expressing its annoyance over the way Home Ministry is spearheading with bifurcation process. TRS already sent its reply to GoM.

YCP and CPM shoot letters to Home Ministry

  The all-party-meeting to be held before end of this week seeking suggestions on the guidelines on bifurcation has put all political parties in the state on toes. There was in dilemma in the parties whether to attend it or not. CPM and YSR Congress parties have replied to Home Ministry stating that they have no suggestions to offer on bifurcation as they both opposing the proposal. TDP and Congress parties will be holding internal meetings to take a decision in this regard. TRS has recently sent its suggestions to GoM in this regard. T-Congress MLCs also sent their suggestions to GoM recently. TRS and CPI have expressed readiness to attend the all-party-meeting. Attending this all-party-meeting is considered as acceptance for dividing the state, there was dilemma in TDP, whether to attend it or not. TDP and YCP may abscond this meeting to escape from being trapped by the Centre.

CM Kiran to visit Ranga Reddy

  CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, who is strongly opposing division of the state, for the first time is visiting some areas in Telangana region to attend official programs. He is visiting Ibrahiim Patnam, Adibatla, Adibatla and some other places in Ranga Reddy district today. Hence police have made elaborate arrangements for his security and taken some TRS workers into custody as a safety measure, whom police believe are trouble makers. CM Kiran visit in Telangana region may definitely trigger tensions because TRS will not leave the chance to make protests in a big way. Hence, it would be a big test for police to ensure smooth passage for CM.

Producer Kiran Kumar arrested

  Tollywood producer Koneru Kiran Kumar was arrested by Banjara Hills police yesterday evening. He took Rs.1 Crore from Prasad Labs Finances for making ‘Bejawada’ movie of Ram Gopal Varma, which stirs controversy for its title but commercially fails and leaves its producer Kiran in heavy financial losses. Since, he couldn’t repay the amount the financier has filed a case in the court against him. However, when Kiran Kumar didn’t respond to the court summons, the court orders for his arrest. However, he was admitted in a private hospital as he fell ill after his arrest.

Botsa meeting with Seemandhra and T-Cong. today

  PCC President Botsa Satyanarayana will hold separate meetings with Seemandhra and Telangana Congress leaders today to discuss about party stand on the proposed all-party meeting to be held by Centre in this week. First he will hold a meeting with T-Congress leaders around 11.30 am and then with Seemandhra around 4.30 pm today. Later, he will meet CM Kiran Kumar Reddy and convey him the opinions expressed by both regional leaders and may take a final decision on whether to send anyone or not to the all party-meeting, if wants to send whom to send and what to say in the all party meeting.

President Pranab to visit Hyderabad today

  President Pranab Mukharji is arriving to Hyderabad today on a two day visit to attend IPS officers passing out parade on Monday. Hence, political leaders belong to TDP, TRS, Congress and YSR Congress parties are planning to meet him to give representation over bifurcation issue. TDP leaders may meet him today evening and Jagan Mohan Reddy around 9 pm.

Suspension of BP Acharya lifted

  The state government responding to plea made by IAS Officer BP Acharya, has lifted suspension on him. He was named in CBI charge sheet in a case related to Emmar case. He is one among several arrested in this case and secured bail later. He appealed the government to lift the suspension on him and allot posting. Government has positively responded to his plea and lifted suspension on him, but still not alloted him to any position.

Eight people hit by train killed on spot

  According to reports, 8 passengers were killed in a train accident near Gotlam village in Vizianagaram district on Saturday evening around 7 pm. The ill-fated passengers travelling in Bokaro Express has jumped out of the halted train, who were scared with the rumors of train catching fire. But, unfortunately they were hit by Rayagada Passenger that is passing on the other track at the same time.   According to reports several injured in this tragic incident. However, the exact reason for this incident is not known yet. There may be fire crackers in the train that caught fire, suspects the passengers. Since, the incident occurred in an isolated area, between Gotlam and Vizianagaram stations, relief teams and ambulances may take an hour or so to reach the spot.

TDP to meet on 4th November

  TDP is facing yet another acid test of attending all-party meeting to be held before 10th of this month, where it is expected to give its suggestions, opinion on bifurcation process. Hence, it summons a meeting of its leaders of both regions on November 4th to discuss about what stand is to be taken in facing this meeting. Its Telangana leaders like Errabelli, Motkupalli, Revanth etc. are insisting the party to firmly stand on its commitment given through its consent letter to Centre. However, leaders from Seemandhra are asking for withdrawal of the same letter and strengthen the party in Seemandhra, which is a stronghold of the party. In wake of this conflict situation, TDP may abscond the all-party meeting. But, it will lose a chance to put its demands for both regions. If, it attends this meeting, it will be considered as its acceptance for division of the state.

Cash-less medical treatment to employees granted

  The state government has issued guidelines for issuing health cards to its employees through GOs (No: 174, 175 and 176) on Friday, thus meeting their longstanding demand for availing cashless medical treatment. The Gazette rank officers have to pay Rs.120 as premium and the NGOs have to pay Rs.90 to avail this cash-less medical treatment. Employees and their family members can take treatment worth upto Rs. 2 Lakhs in this cash-less scheme using their health cards. However, treatments exceeding the Rs.2 Lakh sealing limit will not stop the treatment as it is just a technical condition. Government may ease the sealing limit depending on the condition of the patient. Government will announce the list of hospitals where employees and their family members can have treatment. This is applicable to all the state government employees irrespective of their regions.

Yerram Naidu’s first death anniversary

  TDP leaders, including its president Chandrababu Naidu have paid rich tributes to their leader late Yerram Naidu on the eve of his first death anniversary at party office in Hyderabad.   Chandrababu speaking on the occasion said “He has proved himself at every level in the party. He has good relations with both leaders and party workers. Indeed, it was a great loss to the people and to the party. Personally, I feel lost my right hand with his sudden death. No one can fill the vacuum he left. I pray god to keep his soul in peace.”   TDP Srikakulam district cadres have erected Yerram Naidu's statue near the entrance of the district today and paid rich tributes to the great leader. Yerram Naidu was died in a road accident near Srikakulam while returning from Vizag exactly a year ago.

SC adjourns petitions on bifurcation to 18th

  Supreme Court has adjourned the cases related to four petitions filed opposing bifurcation of the state to 18th November. TDP leader Payyavula Keshav, Raghu Rama Krishnam Raju, K.Krishna Murthy and Somayajulu have filed separate petitions in Supreme Court complaining the bifurcation process is not progressing in accordance with constitutional procedures and hence appealed the apex court to order the central government to stop the process immediately.   However the court stated that it needs sufficient time to go through this case before taking up as it is very much complicated one. But, by the time the court take-up the case, bifurcation process may be nearing completion. Probably, the by then the draft may be returned to President and he may forward it to Cabinet for preparing and producing the T-bill in Parliament.

Jagan’s case adjourned to 3rd Dec.

  The CBI court, which starts the trial of Jagan Mohan Reddy’s disproportionate assets related to charge sheet filed against him and India Cements Company, has adjourned it to 3rd December. Jagan and Vijaya Sai Reddy are accused as A1 and A2 in this charge sheet. BCCI president N.Srinivasan, who is also the Managing Director of India Cements Company is accused in this case.