YSRCP CENTRAL OFFICE DEMOLISHED
YSRCP district offices receive notices on legitimacy of their construction
YSRCP faces backlash over unauthorized office constructions, with the NDA government accused of bias. The controversy involves lavish buildings, including a Rs 500-crore mansion, as security scrutiny intensifies at YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's residences across multiple districts.
Jagan govt allotted 42 acres land for YSRCP offices in 26 districts for Rs 1,000 lease: Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh Information Technology and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh has accused the former YSRCP government, led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, of allocating 42 acres of land in 26 districts for YSRCP offices at a nominal lease cost of Rs 1,000 for 33 years. Lokesh made the allegations on Sunday via a post on the social media platform X, where he also shared several pictures of the alleged YSRCP offices under construction.
YSRCP's central office in Tadepalli demolished; Jagan Mohan Reddy calls Naidu 'a dictator'
The YSR Congress Party's under-construction central office in Tadepalli, Guntur district, was demolished by municipal authorities on Saturday morning, despite a high court order to halt the activity. YSRCP President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the demolition, attributing it to political vendetta by the TDP-led government. Officials claimed the construction was illegal, while Reddy vowed to fight against these actions and appealed to democratic forces to condemn the act.
'A hill palace of Rs 500 cr': TDP accuses former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy of misusing public money; YSRCP defends it as govt property
ChatGPTThe Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accused the former YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government of secretly constructing a lavish hilltop palace on Rushikonda Hill in Vishakhapatnam. TDP claimed the palace, intended as a camp office for Jagan Reddy, cost Rs 500 crore and featured extravagant amenities, including a Rs 26 lakh bathtub. YSRCP countered that the buildings were government property for official use, not private, and criticized TDP for misleading the public. The facility, resembling more luxury than a conventional tourist spot, is under scrutiny for its opulent design and functionality.
More than 11,000 poll-related seizure FIRs registered in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission oversaw the registration of 11,249 seizure FIRs, amounting to Rs 483 crore in cash, liquor, drugs, and other items. Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena shared data revealing election-related violence, including deaths and injuries, with notable cases of poll violations like EVM smashing and agent kidnapping.
Uncertainty over capital city stares at Andhra Pradesh as Hyderabad set to cease to be joint capital
Hyderabad, the joint capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is set to cease as the capital city on June 2, 2024. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandated that Hyderabad would be the common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years. However, the situation remains uncertain due to conflicting stances and initiatives between the ruling YSRCP and opposition TDP.
Two units of Central Para Military Forces reach violence-hit Haldwani town
Two companies of the Central Para Military Forces (CPMF) have arrived in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following incidents of violence on February 8th after the demolition of an "illegal" madrassa. The state government had requisitioned four CPMF companies to maintain law and order, with two companies of ITBP arriving on Sunday evening.
'YSRCP govt manipulating poll process', Chandrababu Naidu complains to Election Commission
TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, accompanied by Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan, met Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, raising concerns about alleged atrocities by the ruling YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh. Naidu accused the government of manipulating voter lists and demands experienced officials for election duties.
Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill
According to the listed legislative business in Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Centre is set to push legislation in Lok Sabha to impose a 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) for online gaming, casinos and horse racing.
Nuh violence: Illegal building from where hooligans pelted stones demolished
Earlier on Friday, Haryana police said that as many as 141 people have been arrested and 55 FIRs registered in connection with the violence and rioting at Haryana's Nuh district on Monday. The toll in the violence that broke out between two groups on Monday stood at 6, including 2 police homeguards, while another 88 were injured, police informed further.
"BJP won't miss a chance...": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj warns BJD, YSRCP as they support Centre on Delhi Services Bill
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has warned the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and YSR Congress Party that have declared their support for the Centre on the Bill replacing the Ordinance for the control of Services in Delhi, stating that the BJP will not hesitate to topple their governments in the states they rule.
Manipur violence: BJP office vandalised by mob in Thongju
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s office in Thongju, Manipur was vandalized by a mob. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh spoke out about the torching of his residence, saying: “Law and order condition in Manipur is a total failure." Violence has continued in the region since May 3, when clashes broke out during a protest against the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list.
Parliament building inauguration: Focus now shifts to VP Enclave, new PMO, Common Central Secretariat
With the new Parliament building inaugurated, the focus now shifts to the construction of the Vice President Enclave, Common Central Secretariat buildings, Defence Enclave, MPs' chambers, and prime minister's new residence and office. The plan for the redevelopment of the Central Vista -- the nation's power corridor -- includes the new Parliament building that was inaugurated on Sunday.
Congress, 18 other parties to boycott Parliament inauguration by PM; 13 alliance partners support govt
The projected reasons for boycott notwithstanding, the unpublicised grouses of these parties involve the realisation that the Modi government will project the new Parliament (its pet project along with Central Vista and Ram Temple) as its legacy and LS poll plank and also the fact the government chose Hindutva icon VD Savarkar's birth anniversary for inaugurating the new Parliament.
1.45 crore households participate in YSRCP's 'Jagananne Maa Bhavishyathu' mega people's survey
The YSRCP leadership declared the results of the mega people's survey, which saw the participation of 1.45 crore households and over 1.10 crore missed calls. The survey was a part of the Jagananne Maa Bhavishyathu campaign launched by the party on April 7. The support received from such a large number of households is considered a nod of approval for the Jagan government's work.
Ex-minister murder: SC stays Telangana HC order asking CBI to give questionnaire to YSRCP MP
Setting aside the high court order, the bench said such an order deciding the mode of the probe will stultify the investigation and refused to protect Avinash Reddy from arrest for the next 24 hours, as was vehemently sought by senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, the lawmaker's counsel. The top court noted the high court directed that the lawmaker may not appear for investigation apprehending arrest and seek alternative remedies.
Central Vista project: The complete story
Officials in the know, however, say the work is likely to be completed only by 2024. According to the blueprint, which ET has seen, employees working in Udyog Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan will move to the three new secretariat buildings by the end of 2024 or early 2025, paving the way for the demotion of the old structures constructed between 1956 and 1968. Four central secretariat buildings (No. 4, 5, 6, 7) with new features and a common passage running through them will come up in the space where the bhawans stood.
Central Vista: Executive Enclave that will house new PMO awaits green nod from Delhi panel
The Delhi State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), which vets the proposals before they are sent to SEIAA, has now set up a sub-committee which will visit the site to examine the implementation of the city government's policy for tree transplantation and review the site plan "in order to retain trees", according to the minutes of the SEAC meeting held on Saturday.
A vista for the future: Central Vista spending isn’t hurting other priorities. And iconic buildings won’t be demolished
Built in times when even window air conditioning and telephone were considered luxuries, digital age was decades away and space was plentiful, these buildings are highly inefficient at accommodating modern amenities and technologies and make highly inefficient use of space.
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