NIZAMABAD
Veteran Congress leader D Srinivas passes away
D. Srinivas, former Andhra Pradesh Congress president and minister under YS Rajasekhar Reddy, passed away at 76. He played pivotal roles in state politics, serving as PCC president during the 2004 and 2009 elections. After leaving Congress, he served as a Rajya Sabha Member from 2016 to 2022, returning to the party later. His death prompted condolences from Chief Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana ministers, and Congress leaders, marking the end of a significant political career.
Telangana Election Result Winner List 2024: Big winners and losers
Telangana Election Result Winner List 2024: The BJP and Congress are seen taking the lion's share between them, signalling a big shift in the state's political sands.
Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency: BJP's Arvind Dharmapuri to fight against Congress' Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy
Arvind Dharmapuri and Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy face off in Nizamabad. 2019 winner Dharmapuri battles 2014 victor Kalvakuntla Kavitha. Kiren Rijiju predicts tough times for Congress. BJP aims for double-digit wins, supporting PM Modi for the June oath.
BRS names candidates for four more LS seats, KCR's daughter Kavitha may not contest
The BRS on Wednesday announced candidates for four more Lok Sabha seats, including Nizamabad which was represented by party MLC K Kavitha earlier. She may not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, sources said. Kavitha represented the Nizamabad constituency as MP from 2014 to 2019.
NIA arrests absconding accused in Nizamabad PFI case
Abdul Saleem, an accused in the Nizamabad PFI case, was arrested by the NIA. He was involved in radicalization and recruiting Muslim youngsters for the PFI. The NIA took over the case from Telangana Police.
T'gana gets first Congress govt in 2023 after state formation, LS polls crucial for Cong, BRS, BJP
The Congress formed its first government in Telangana in 2023, humbling the BRS, but Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy must ensure the momentum continues in 2024. Congress has announced six poll 'guarantees', including free travel for women in state-run RTC buses and a health scheme of Rs 10 lakh coverage to the poor. However, the onerous task of implementing these promises involves huge financial costs.
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Telangana polls: Triangular contest takes shape in Kamareddy segment, but advantage BRS
Kamareddy's electoral battleground heats up with a three-way clash, featuring Telangana CM KCR, Congress' Revanth Reddy, and BJP's K Venkata Ramana Reddy. KCR's hometown advantage amplifies the challenge for rivals. Revanth's entry after KCR's switch to a second seat reshapes the contest dynamics. Local versus outsider narratives dominate, shaping promises and public sentiments, while development concerns and regional issues remain at the forefront for the constituency's diverse electorate.
Telangana Minister KTR Rao falls down from vehicle during election rally in Nizamabad
Earlier in the day, Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Chandrashekar Rao, along with his son and minister KT Rama Rao submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming state assembly elections on November 30. KCR filed the nomination papers from both the Gajwel and Kamareddy Assembly constituencies, while KTR filed his papers in the Sircilla constituency.
Three of four BJP MPs in candidates' list for Telangana
The BJP has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Telangana assembly elections. Following a similar formula used in other states, the party has fielded three of its four sitting MPs in the state. Notably, Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay has been fielded from Karimnagar assembly seat, while Nizamabad MP Arvind Dhramapuri and Adilabad MP Soyam Bapu Rao have been fielded from Korutla and Boath assembly seats respectively. Interestingly, the name of union minister and state BJP president G Kishan Reddy is not in the first list.
Except "Adanis", Aam Aadmi" got nothing in PM Modi's 10-year rule, alleges Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao
Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various issues ahead of his visit to Nizamabad. Rama Rao asked what the common man has gained during Modi's 10-year rule, apart from Adani. He also questioned if the announcement of a Turmeric Board was similar to the Women's Reservation quota without a time limit.
KCR's daughter Kavitha to contest again from Nizamabad LS seat in 2024 polls
K. Kavitha, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader, has said she will contest the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 against the sitting BJP MP D Arvind. She previously lost to Arvind in 2019's elections. Kavitha has accused Arvind of not doing anything to develop the area. She has also hit out at the BJP, claiming that she has done much to develop the area, including spending above Rs 10,000 crore on irrigation projects and establishing an IT hub in Nizamabad.
Owaisi slams BJP over encounters of criminals 'in the name of religion'
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the BJP for conducting encounters "in the name of religion" and questioned whether the killers of Junaid and Naseer, who were allegedly murdered by cow vigilantes in Haryana, would be killed in an encounter. Owaisi stated that the BJP conduct encounters that are weakening the rule of law and that the courts, CrPC, IPC, judges and public prosecutors should be given the opportunity to do their work.
Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits Telangana's Nizamabad
"Earthquake of Magnitude:3.1, Occurred on 05-02-2023, 08:12:47 IST, Lat: 19.43 & Long: 77.27, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 120km NW of Nizamabad, Telangana," NCS said in a tweet. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported yet. Earlier on January 24, strong tremors were felt in parts of Delhi and National Capital area Tuesday.
PM Modi never held single press conference in nine years, says BRS MLC Kavitha
The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC in Telangana K Kavitha on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not holding a single press conference in the last nine years.
'Friends of BJP' approached me to join party, I politely rejected: KCR's daughter Kavitha
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter and TRS MLC K Kavitha on Friday said some friends of BJP have approached her to join the party, but she refused the "offer". Speaking at a press conference, she hit out at Nizamabad BJP Lok Sabha member Dharmapuri Arvind refuting his reported comments that Kavitha had made a phone call to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
RLDA seeks bids for development of 9 multifunctional complexes in 4 states
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory body engaged in monetising and development of land assets for Railways, has issued request for proposals (RFPs) for the development and leasing of nine multifunctional complexes in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.
Minister writes to KCR flagging stalled Central projects in Telangana
In Telangana, seen as crucial to the BJP's southward move, the party has been highlighting KCR family’s over-dominance and inadequate backward class representation and by promoting OBC leaders, apart from raising slogans such as renaming Hyderabad and flying the saffron flag on “Golla Konda."
Telangana declares 3-day holiday for schools and colleges aimd heavy rains
"Three days holiday for educational institutions. All measures have been taken to face the incessant rains and floods," Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said on Sunday.
EV battery explosion claims life in Nizamabad, two injured
Adding fuel to concerns around electric vehicle battery safety, a case of battery explosion has been reported. An 80-year-old man died while his wife and grandson suffered burn injuries when the battery of an electric scooter exploded in their house in Nizamabad town on Tuesday night, as per TOI.
Just 0.43% votes for Owaisi's AIMIM in Uttar Pradesh polls
AIMIM candidates Qamar Kamal in Azamgarh got 1,368 votes, Umair Madni in Deoband 3,145 votes, Abhayraj in Jaunpur 1,340 votes, Moinuddin in Kanpur Cantt 754 votes, Salman in Lucknow Central 463 votes, Rashid in Moradabad 1,266 votes, Mohid Fargani 1,771 votes from Moradabad Rural, and Imran Ahmed in Meerut got 2,405 votes, the website showed at 4 pm.
RLDA invites e-bid for development of rail land at Nizamabad, Telangana
The built up area of the site is 6173.89 sq. m., and its reserve price is Rs 3.95 crore. The land will be leased out for 45 years. The online pre-bid meeting will be held on 3rd June 2021, and the deadline for the bid submission is 26th July 2021.
Telangana CM announces Rs 50 lakh financial aid to kin of slain soldier
Expressing shock over R Mahesh's death, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said he would be remembered in history as the one who sacrificed his life for the country and the state government would stand by and support the family.
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