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New CGM for BSNL

HYDERABAD: Rajesh Kumar Arnold, an Indian Telecommunication Service officer of the 1974 batch, has assumed charge as Chief General Manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle. He worked as Principal GM, Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle and Bangalore Telecom District, and GM, Quality Assurance Circle, Bangalore. - Special Correspondent

3 of family end life

KARIMNAGAR: Three persons of family committed suicide by consuming pesticide in Pogulapalli of Thimmapur mandal on Monday. The police said B. Mallavva (30) who was reportedly suffering from AIDS committed suicide. Agonised over his daughter's extreme step, M. Odelu (70), a labourer, administered pesticide to his granddaughter Anitha (7) and later consumed it himself. - Staff Reporter

Disciplinary action against policemen

ELURU: M. Jaganmohan Reddy, SP, on Monday initiated disciplinary action against Bhimadole Circle Inspector M.J.V. Bhaskara Rao, Dwaraka Tirumala Sub-Inspector K.T.D.V. Ramana Rao and his Denduluru counterpart B. Syama Sundar and three other constables for dereliction of duties. The action came on the heels of the SP's surprise raids on liquor outlets that failed to conform to guidelines. - Staff Reporter

Dowry case filed against former Minister

ELURU: The police registered a case under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code against former Minister Maradani Ranga Rao and his family members following a complaint by his daughter-in-law Vijayanirmala. According to M. Jaganmohan Reddy, SP, Mr. Ranga Rao, his wife Bramarambha, son Srinivasa Prabhu and daughter Padmaja allegedly subjected the complainant to harassment and torture for money. In the complaint, Ms Vijayanirmala said all the money she got from her maternal house as dowry at the time of her marriage was taken away by her husband Prabhu and father-in-law.However,Mr. Ranga Rao denied the charge. - Staff Reporter

YSR's promise to Reliance dealers

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy on Monday promised Reliance Petroleum Dealers' Welfare Association members that he would take up their plea for extension of subsidies as done by PSUs to the RIL petroleum business division. Somparru Maruthi, association president, said that if the subsidies were extended to RIL, pricing of petroleum products would become competitive, according to a press release. - Special Correspondent

Hospitals told to get PCB authorisation

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association has urged owners of nursing homes and hospitals to get authorisation from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) for safe disposal of biomedical waste by August 3. - Special Correspondent

VSP's achievement

VISAKHAPATNAM: The CII has placed Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in the `Strong commitment to HR excellence' category following an assessment by a team on different criteria such as leadership, HR management processes, HR strategy, people's well being and engagement. - Special Correspondent

1,452 in fray for 444 gram panchayats

KADAPA: Three hundred and nine gram panchayats and 4,345 ward members have been elected unopposed after withdrawal of nominations. Of the 808 gram panchayats, elections to 753 panchayats and 7,326 wards were notified for three-phased elections on July 29, August 2 and 6. After withdrawal of papers, 1,452 candidates were in fray for 444 gram panchayats and 6,528 contestants for 2,937 wards, District Panchayat Officer M. Satya Prakash said here on Monday. - Staff Reporter

Elected unanimously

KURNOOL: A total of 1,949 candidates have remained in the fray for 696 gram panchayats that go to the polls in the district. Out of 879 panchayats, 183 have been elected sarpanches unanimously. Out of 9,150 wards, 3,107 have been elected unanimously. - Staff Reporter

Five hurt in clash

KURNOOL: Five persons were injured in a clash between two groups at G. Singavaram on Monday. The clash was the result of differences over the coming panchayat elections. - Staff Reporter

ZP chief outlines

his priorities

KURNOOL: Zilla Parishad Chairman L. Venkata Swamy has said that he will accord priority to quality of civic works. Talking to reporters here on Monday, Mr. Swamy said he would be accessible to people and work hard to eliminate corruption and other irregularities. — Staff Reporter

Assumes office

CHITTOOR: Newly-elected Zilla Parishad Chairperson Subramanyam Reddy assumed office here on Monday. Mr. Reddy said he would accord priority to solve the drinking water problem. In this regard, he would tour the entire district. — Correspondent

Plea to Government

Madanapalle: Akhila Bharata Brahmana Vivaha Parichaya Vedika president Punganur Suryaprakash Rao on Sunday appealed to the Government to initiate steps for the betterment of Brahmin youth. Several vedika members from all over the State and from Karnataka participated.

20 cases settled

Madanapalle: The Lok Adalat on Saturday settled 20 cases, according to Additional District Judge Ramesh Babu. Judges — Ramalinga Reddy, Raja Venkatadri and Suryanarayana Goud — and conciliator P. Thyagamurthy Sarma participated. - Correspondent

Water level

KURNOOL: Tungabhadra dam at Hospet is 2 feet short of the full level on Monday. As against the full capacity of 110 tmcft, 90.842 tmcft was collected. The level rose to 1,629.81 ft while the inflow was 44,787 cusecs. Srisailam level rose to 861.70 ft with storage of 155.162 tmcft. The inflow was 1,31,380 cusecs while outflow was 14,692 cusecs. - Staff Reporter

Man murdered

KURNOOL: Thirty-year-old Mohd. Hussain was murdered at Chintakunta in Nandyal division on Monday. Rahim, brother-in-law of the victim, allegedly beat up Hussain with a stick causing a head injury, which resulted in his instantaneous death. - Staff Reporter

Collector for quick

redressal of grievances

SRIKAKULAM : Reviewing the action taken on various representations received at the grievances cell at his office on Monday, District Collector V.N.Vishnu pointed out to the 314 pending representations with the housing department and instructed the officials concerned to expedite disposal of all complaints. With other departments like the welfare of handicapped, BC Corporation and medical and health more than hundred representations have been pending. - Special Correspondent

Campus placements

KAKINADA : Forty-two students of the Aditya Engineering College have been selected in the campus interviews conducted by Wipro during the last two days. The selection team comprises of 13 experts who conducted the written test as well as interview for selection of the merited students. Aditya Academy chairman N Sesha Reddy, College Director Satish Reddy attributed the success to the placement team's efforts in improving communication skills, personality development and soft skills among the students. — Correspondent

Club function

Rajahmundry: Rotaract Club of Kamakshmma Seva Sadan installation function was held here on Monday. District NGO's associations' president Jakkampudi Vijayalakshmi attended as chief guest. Caretaker of the sadan, V. Lakshmi, correspondent of Sadanam college, Boda Annapurnasrinivas, and others spoke-Staff Reporter

BSNL panel meeting

ELURU: The high-power committee constituted by BSNL on recovery of dues from the defaulting landline and CellOne consumers will meet at the office of the Telecom District General Manager here on Tuesday at 10 a.m. According to a press release, the meeting to be chaired by Telecom District General Manager L. Ananthram will focus on settlement of cases pending in courts regarding telephone dues. - Staff Reporter

Campus placements

KAKINADA : Forty-two students of the Aditya Engineering College have been selected in the campus interviews conducted by Wipro during the last two days. Aditya Academy chairman N Sesha Reddy, College Director Satish Reddy attributed the success to the placement team's efforts in improving communication skills, personality development and soft skills among the students. — Correspondent

Club function

Rajahmundry: Rotaract Club of Kamakshmma Seva Sadan installation function was held here on Monday. District NGO's associations' president Jakkampudi Vijayalakshmi attended as chief guest. Caretaker of the sadan, V. Lakshmi, correspondent of Sadanam college, Boda Annapurnasrinivas, and others spoke-Staff Reporter

Grievance redressal

SRIKAKULAM : Reviewing the action taken on various representations received at the grievances cell at his office on Monday, District Collector V.N.Vishnu pointed out to the 314 pending representations with the housing department and instructed the officials concerned to expedite disposal of all complaints. - Special Correspondent

Collector for quick

redressal of grievances

SRIKAKULAM : Reviewing the action taken on various representations received at the grievances cell at his office on Monday, District Collector V.N.Vishnu pointed out to the 314 pending representations with the housing department and instructed the officials concerned to expedite disposal of all complaints. With other departments like the welfare of handicapped, BC Corporation and medical and health more than hundred representations have been pending. - Special Correspondent

Campus placements

KAKINADA : Forty-two students of the Aditya Engineering College have been selected in the campus interviews conducted by Wipro during the last two days. The selection team comprises of 13 experts who conducted the written test as well as interview for selection of the merited students. Aditya Academy chairman N Sesha Reddy, College Director Satish Reddy attributed the success to the placement team's efforts in improving communication skills, personality development and soft skills among the students. — Correspondent

Club function

Rajahmundry: Rotaract Club of Kamakshmma Seva Sadan installation function was held here on Monday. District NGO's associations' president Jakkampudi Vijayalakshmi attended as chief guest. Caretaker of the sadan, V. Lakshmi, correspondent of Sadanam college, Boda Annapurnasrinivas, and others spoke-Staff Reporter

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