Matchmaker Naidu found Jr NTR’s bride

Hyderabad, Jan. 29: The Telugu Desam chief, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu, is believed to be the man behind the marriage alliance between Junior NTR and Ms Lakshmi Praneeta, as part of his plan to keep NTR under his control and to groom him as a key leader in the party in the days ahead.Political circles are agog with news of the marriage and Mr Naidu’s role as match-maker.According to reliable party sources, Junior NTR was persuaded by his mother, Ms Shalini, and close friends that this was the proper age for marriage. There was no dearth of prospective brides. At least half-a-dozen industrialists, including owners of two Telugu news channels, proposed their daughters. This did not go down well with Mr Naidu who believed it would be better for both Junior NTR and the Telugu Desam if the bride was from within the circle of relatives. When Mr Naidu told this to Junior NTR, the latter reportedly said, "Uncle, I accept whatever you decide."Mr Naidu then approached a close relative of his, Mr Narne Srinivasarao, husband of his niece, who was agreeable.A few days ago, Mr Naidu flew to Singapore — where his daughter-in-law, Ms Bhrahmani, is working — with his wife, Ms Bhuvaneswari, son, Mr Lokesh, and Junior NTR’s parents, Mr Hari Krishna and Ms Shalini. Mr Narne Srinivasarao and Ms Mallika, the parents of Ms Lakshmi Praneeta, accompanied them. Sources said Mr Naidu went there for detailed talks with all his relatives about the alliance, and it was finally settled.According to Telugu Desam sources, Junior NTR is anxious to please his uncle with whom he now enjoys a close relationship. He was advised by his close friends that he could emerge as a powerful leader of the party if he played his cards right,(thanks to DC)

Intermediate exams to start from.10th march,

Hyderabad, Jan. 29: The state government on Friday postponed the Intermediate public exams by a week, bowing to pressure from some ministers of Telangana region and leaders of the Telangana Joint Action Committee.

The exams will now begin on March 10 as against March 3 announced earlier.
The SSC exams will, however, stick to schedule and start on March 23. Even the Intermediate practical exams will be held as per the original schedule from February 3.
The minister for secondary education, Mr D. Manikya Vara Prasada Rao, who had earlier ruled out postponement, was forced to backtrack after three ministers of T-region, Mr D. Sridhar Babu, Mr Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Mr Jupalli Krishna Rao, met the Chief Minister, Mr Rosaiah, on Tuesday and told him that students of T-region had missed out on a month’s classes due to the T-stir.Mr Rosaiah discussed the issue at the review meeting on higher education on Friday but left the final decision to Mr Prasada Rao. “Though I am personally against postponement, it was done upon the persistent demands from public representatives and various students and lecturers’ associations,” Mr Rao said.
Revised Intermediate exam schedule:                                                               Firstyear,                                                                                                                            *March 10: Second language.
*March 12: English
*March 15: Mathematics IA, Botany, Civics, Psychology.
*March 18: Mathematics IB, Zoology, History.
*March 20: Physics, Economics and Classical language.
*March 23: Chemistry, Commerce, Sociology, Fine Arts and Music.
*March 26: Geology, Home Science, Public Administration, Logic, Geography and Bridge Course (Maths).
*March 29: Modern language.
Second year
*March,11:Second language.
*March 13: English.
*March 17: Mathematics IIA, Botany, Civics and Psychology.
*March 19: Mathematics IIB, Zoology and History.
*March 22: Physics, Economics and Classical language.
*March 25: Chemistry, Commerce, Sociology, Fine Arts and Music.
*March 27: Geology, Home Science, Public Administration, Logic, Geography and Bridge Course (Maths).
*March 29: Modern language,(thanks to DC)-------------------------------------

Prayer meeting at mahatma gandhi's samadhi,

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony, the Minister of State of Defence, Shri M.M. Pallam Raju and other dignitaries attending the prayer meeting at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Martyr’s Day, at Rajghat, in Delhi on January 30, 2010. (Photo by PIB No:CNR-30158)
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PM- paying homage at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi,

The Prime Minister,Dr.Manmohan Singh paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Martyr’s Day, at Rajghat, in Delhi on January,30,2010,(Photo by PIB,No:CNR-30153)

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Report of the Task Force on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises presented to,Shri Dr Manmohan singh

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh after receiving the Report of the Task Force on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises from the Chairman, Task Force on MSME and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Shri T.K.A. Nair, in New Delhi on January 30,2010.The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Dinsha J. Patel, the Secretary (MSME), Shri Dinesh Rai and the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Shri Ashok Chawla are also seen,(Photo by PIB No:CNR-30161)

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(PIB NEWS) The Report of the Task Force on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises was presented to the Hon’ble Prime Minister today by its Chairman, Shri T.K.A.Nair. Present on the occasion were the Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Dinsha Patel, Secretary (MSME), Shri Dinesh Rai, Member Planning Commission, Shri Arun Maira as well as members of the Task Force.
The Prime Minister had announced setting up of the Task Force in August, 2009 when representatives of prominent MSME associations had met him to highlight their issues and concerns. Accordingly, the Task Force under Shri T.K.A. Nair, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister was constituted on 2nd September, 2009 to reflect on the issues raised by the associations and formulate an agenda for action after discussions with all stakeholders. Its members included Member, Planning Commission, Secretaries of concerned Government Departments, Deputy Governor, RBI, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI and representatives of MSME associations.
The report provides a roadmap for the development and promotion of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It recommends an agenda for immediate action to provide relief and incentives to the MSMEs, especially in the aftermath of the recent economic slowdown, accompanied by institutional changes and detailing of programmes, to be achieved in a time bound manner. In addition, it suggests setting up of appropriate legal and regulatory structures to create a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in the country.
The Prime Minister remarked on the occasion that India needs thriving, vibrant and strong enterprises in the micro, small and medium segment for all round economic development. He commended the Task Force for the detailed and painstaking analysis done and the pragmatic recommendations put forth in their report. The Prime Minister said that implementation of the recommendations should be taken up earnestly and in a time bound manner to give a sustained impetus to this sector. He requested the Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to take the lead and spearhead policy reform for this sector.