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Objections on power tariff invited

KADAPA: Consumers can file objections on the tariff proposed by the Southern Power Distribution Company to Andhra Pradesh Power Regulatory Authority at a video conference at the District Collector's office here on January 31. — Staff Reporter

`Annadanam'

TIRUPATI: The 59th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed in the form of a simple meeting at Gandhi Bhavan Trust here on Tuesday. On behalf of Kasturba Gandhi Kendra Trust, its chairman P.C. Rayulu conducted `annadanam'. — Staff Reporter

Plea to youth

KADAPA: Youth should imbue honesty, patriotism and service to mankind - drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, OSD (Operations) A.S.C. Wesley said on Tuesday.

He was speaking at the 59th death anniversary of Gandhiji at Zion College of Physical Education here. — Staff Reporter

Support extended to homeguard's family

KURNOOL: B. Malla Reddy, SP, presented Rs 92,000 to the family of Prasad, a homeguard, who died recently. — Special Correspondent

Call for probe into police firing

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh State Committee of All-India Lawyers' Union has demanded a judicial enquiry into police firing at Bhadrachalam on agitators opposing Polavaram project. It demanded stringent action against `erring' policemen. - Special Correspondent

BJP stir today

HYDERABAD: The State BJP will organise demonstrations at Collectorates on January 31 to protest against the `dictatorial and repressive' attitude of the Government towards people's agitations. - Special Correspondent

Medical staff protest

HYDERABAD: Members of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Employees' Union will demonstrate at the Commissionerate and Andhra Pradesh Vaidya Vidhana Parishad here on January 31 to protest alleged attempts to stop the process of filling zonal promotional posts. There will be similar protests at all medical institutions. - Special Correspondent

Rice procurement

HYERABAD: Civil Supplies Minister N. Raghuveera Reddy has asked district Collectors and officials to take steps to achieve the target of procuring 40 lakh tonnes of rice for this fiscal for public distribution system and mid-day meal scheme. According to a press note issued by his office, he expressed displeasure that only 15 lakh tonnes had been procured so far for the kharif season against a target of 30 lakh tonnes. He asked them to procure the rest by March 31. - Special Correspondent

Party post for Indrasena Reddy

HYDERABAD: Former State BJP president N.Indrasena Reddy has been appointed one of the party secretaries in the National Executive constituted by President Rajnath Singh on Monday. S.V. Seshagiri Rao has been appointed special invitee and K. Haribabu a member. - Special Correspondent

Concept schools' proposal opposed

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Progressive Recognised Teachers' Union has demanded scrapping of the proposal for concept schools by the Government, as it leads to further neglect and privatisation of primary and higher education. It has stressed the importance of common schools, which would benefit the poor and lead to 100 per cent literacy. - Special Correspondent

Speech triggers protests

HYDERABAD: A speech by K. Sam Paul, secretary, All-India Christian Council, at a meeting organised by the Dalit Freedom Network in Ramayampet of Medak district on Monday, triggered off protests by BJP and RSS. Following a complaint, the police booked a case against him . Christian leaders addressed representations to the Home Minister and DGP demanding that the case be dropped. - Special Correspondent

SRR College closing ceremony

KARIMNAGAR : Closing ceremony of the golden jubilee celebrations of Sri Rajarajeshwara (SRR) Government Degree and PG College of Karimnagar town would be held on February 18 on a grand scale on the college premises.

Union Minister D Purandeshwari, State Assembly Speaker K.R. Suresh Reddy, district leaders and others would attend the valedictory function. Chief Minister Y S Rajashekhar Reddy had inaugurated the celebrations on February 19, 2006. -Staff Reporter

National symposium at KITS from today

WARANGAL: The Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS) is organising a two-day national symposium `Electrovision 2007' on its premises, from January 31.

Joint Director of Central Power Research Institute B Gunasekaran will inaugurate the symposium while secretary of the institute Capt V Lakshmikantha Rao will preside.-Staff Reporter

Legislator to declare assets

Sangareddy: Legislator T.Jayaprakash Reddy on Tuesday said that he would hand over property details to Speaker K.Suresh Reddy on February 12. He was responding to an allegation made by Siddipet legislator T.Harish Rao that he has amassed wealth through benami transactions. -Staff Reporter

Support extended to homeguard's family

KURNOOL: B. Malla Reddy, SP, presented Rs 92,000 to the family of Prasad, a homeguard, who died recently. The police personnel in the district contributed a day's pay to raise the amount. - Staff Reporter

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