Tag: Telangana
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Andhra, Telangana agree for mechanism on river water sharing
The Apex Council on river water-sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday decided to install telemetry system and constitute a joint committee to study availability of water. Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti told reporters after the first meeting of the council in New Delhi that the report of the joint committee will be …
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September 21, 2016 -
After heavy rain warning, Telangana to move people to safer areas
As the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Telangana, the state government on Monday decided to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safer places. The IMD in its weather bulletin said, heavy to very heavy rains are likely to occur in isolated areas of Telangana. Following the forecast, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed …
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September 12, 2016 -
Telangana govt seeks Central aid for backward districts
Telangana government on Thursday sought Rs.50 crore financial assistance from Union Finance Ministry per year for five years for each of the backward districts in the state. Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao put forth the demand during his meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi, according to an official statement …
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September 8, 2016 -
G20 Summit: India to engage ‘constructively’ on economic issues
Global economic slowdown, raising protectionism, structural reforms to expand global trade and creation of jobs, innovation, inclusive growth and climate finance are the key topics to be discussed at the two-day G20 summit starting in this picturesque Chinese city tomorrow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join US President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping along …
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September 3, 2016 -
Experience prison life by paying Rs.500 in Telangana
Tourists visiting a colonial-era jail here in Medak district of Telangana can now get a first-hand experience of prison life by paying a fee of Rs.500 for a day’s stay. The 220-year-old District Central Jail at Sangareddy, which has now been converted into a museum, offers a 24-hour confinement under an innovative initiative called "Feel …
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August 31, 2016 -
SC rejects review petition of Telangana for division of assets
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by Telangana against its verdict which had held that the newly carved out state cannot claim "absolute" right over institutions, merely because they are located in its capital Hyderabad which is now being shared by Andhra Pradesh also. A bench of Justices V Gopala Gowda and …
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August 25, 2016 -
Telangana, Maharashtra sign agreement on Godavari projects
The Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra on Tuesday signed a pact for construction of irrigation projects across Godavari river, ending the inter-state dispute. Touted as the historic pact, this will pave way for construction of three barrages on Godavari and its tributaries Penganga and Pranahita. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his Maharashtra …
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August 23, 2016 -
Telangana to have 17 new districts
Telangana will have 17 more districts as the government on Monday took the first step for reorganisation of districts. The state, which came into being in 2014, currently has 10 districts, including state capital Hyderabad. The government issued a draft notification for formation of new districts. Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali told the media that 15 …
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August 23, 2016 -
Telangana to have 17 new districts
Telangana will have 17 more districts as the government on Monday took the first step for reorganisation of districts. The state, which came into being in 2014, currently has 10 districts, including state capital Hyderabad. The government issued a draft notification for formation of new districts. Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali told the media …
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August 22, 2016 -
PV Sindhu gets rousing welcome as Telangana govt felicitates her
Amidst scenes of jubilation and a sense of pride, Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was on Monday accorded a rousing welcome on her arrival to home town and felicitated by Telangana government for her stupendous performance at Rio Games. The 21-year-old, who landed with her coach Pullela Gopichand, was received at Rajiv Gandhi International …
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August 22, 2016 -
Telangana announces Rs.5 crore award for Sindhu
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs.5 crore for Rio Olympics silver medallist badminton star P.V. Sindhu. He also announced a 1,000 square yard house site in Hyderabad and a government job for Sindhu. Rao also declared a cash prize of Rs.1 crore for Sindhu’s coach Pullela Gopichand …
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August 20, 2016 -
Telangana to give Rs.1 crore cash prize to Sindhu
Telangana government will give a cash prize of Rs 1 crore to India’s star shuttler P.V. Sindhu for winning the silver medal at the Rio Olympics. The cash prize is likely to be presented by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to Sindhu after her return from Olympics, official sources said on Friday. Under the new …
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August 19, 2016 -
Natya Tarangini sparkles at Bharat Parv
It was an enlightening moment, as high festivity marked the day and dancers enthralled the audience with their scintillating and soul lifting performances in the capital to the beat of ancient Indian traditional music. Several folk and classical dancers from different states of the country performed as a part of Bharat Parv 2016 in celebration …
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August 18, 2016 -
Jaitley writes to Andhra, Telangana CMs over GST Bill
With Parliament passing the GST Bill in the just-concluded session, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has now asked Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to ensure its early ratification. Jaitley has written separate but identical letters to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart K Chandrasekhar Rao in this regard. "The Constitution (122nd …
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August 16, 2016 -
BJP will make Telangana”s future bright, says Modi
BJP will make Telangana''s future bright, says Modi
August 7, 2016 -
PM to launch development projects in Telangana
PM to launch key development initiatives in Telangana
August 7, 2016