APCC President discusses election strategy with Venkataswamy

Hyderabad, Jun 27: In an effort to strengthen the party cadre in the ensuing byelections in the state, Andhra Pradesh Congress President D Srinivas today held discussions with Congress Working Committee member and senior leader of the party from Telangana region G Venkataswamy on strategy to be adopted during the elections.Mr Srinivas went to the residence of Mr Venkataswamy and discussed various matters and the party's efforts and strategies in the election.Mr Srinivas along with Chief Minister K Rosaiah had already held consultations with the leaders and aspirants of all the 10 Assembly constituencies to impress upon them the need to stay united and jointly address constituency level meetings.The APCC President has already written a letter to senior leaders of the party from Telangana region and sought their cooperation in the elections to strengthen the party to win majority of the seats.Senior party leaders of Telangana region held a discussion with Mr Srinivas and decided to represent their views unitedly before the Sri Krishna Committee appointed by the Central Government to look into the situation in Andhra Pradesh on Telangana issue.
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IT sector in the state was encouraging

Hyderabad, Jun 27 : The emergence of Informaton, Communicaiton and Technology(ICT) industry in Andhra Pradesh has resulted from a strong Vision of the State Government and the State's business environment being conducive to the growth and expansion of Information Technology Industry.The provisional performance of IT sector in the State during 2010 has been quite encouraging, a release here today said.During the year, new IT Multi National Corporations like JP Morgan and United Health Group came forward to set up their operations. Existing companies were significantly expanding their operations. The IT companies have started their annual recruitment and hiring plans. Further, the recession did not have any impact on the creation and filling up of office space in IT SEZs by the Infrastructure Developers, it claimed. At the recent Unit Approval Committee meeting of the Development Commissioner, AP IT SEZs,five IT companies have been accorded permission to set up their offices on a total area of 3.91 lakh sft in different IT SEZs. Prominent MNC IT companies approved were Facebook India Online Services PVT Ltd and Accenture. Now, Tier-II cities in the State like Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Tirupati are being promoted as IT Hubs in the State, the release added. Vijayawada is being preferred as an alternative Tier-II IT location in view of its strategic location. Visualizing the potential of Vijayawada as a promising IT locations, IT companies are setting up and expanding their operations there, the release added.
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CLP ask leaders not to obstruct Polavaram project

Hyderabad, Jun 27 : The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) today urged the leaders of various political parties, including the ruling Congress, not to pose ay objections to the construction of Polavaram Irrigation Project in the state.

Addressing a press conference, State Endowments Minister G Venkata Reddy and Panchayati Raj Minister B Satyanarayana said the project was very important for the state and it was not good on the part of the political parties and leaders to create obstacles. Mr Venkata Reddy said the state government had already urged the Union Government to treat Polavaram project as a national project to get more funds.Meanwhile, the Congress leaders from Telangana said they were not against the project and were only demanding a change in project design. Congress MLC Yadav Reddy said the leaders from Telangana were not objecting to the project.He said the interests of the tribals should be taken into consideration before taking a final decision on the project.
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Trimex Unlocks India's Industrial Minerals Potential, Joins the Global top-tier

Hyderabad: The Trimex Group, India's top specialty value chain provider for industrial minerals, today announced the commencement of commercial production at its Srikurmam Mineral Sands Project in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, and the shipment of high-value industrial heavy minerals.

The custom-built, fully-integrated, multi-mineral facility currently extracts, processes, and produces 200,000 TPA of Ilmenite, 6,000 TPA of Rutile, 6,000 TPA of Zircon, 60,000 TPA of Garnet, and 50,000 TPA of Sillimanite. The project represents a major milestone for the development of natural resources in Andhra Pradesh.The project, which will play a pivotal role in helping meet the demand for high quality heavy minerals in the supply-deficit global market, will be formally inaugurated by Dr K Rosaiah, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, on 26 June 2010.The products from this project are used in the manufacture of paints, ceramics, abrasives, insulation, cosmetics, paper, leather, glass products, artificial gems, aircraft parts, artificial human joints, and filtration media, among others. The successful initial phase of the project required an investment of INR 250 crore for pilot studies; bulk samples; extensive hydrology; extensive environmental, social and public perception studies; complete detailed engineering; and the finalization of the mining license agreement with the government and private land owners. The company has acquired the mining lease for 7.2 square kilometers in the coastline of Srikakulam for 30 years from the date of the lease award, renewable for another 30 years.The company has now firmed up plans for an INR 4,000 crore investment until fiscal 2017-18. The investment will go towards the expansion of extraction areas, increase of processing capacity, technology upgradation, and research and development of high value and premium products.
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CM inaugurated srikurmam mineral sands in Andhra Pradesh

Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, Jun 27 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah Inaugurated the Srikurmam Mineral Sands Major project in the Gara Mandalm in Vatchavalasa Village in the Backward District.Speaking after inaugurating the Mineral sands Project here yesterday, he called upon the non-recident Indian(NRI) investors to come farward to set up more Industries in state and generate more employement in the backward districts. Now Gujarat is first state for developing more industries and Andhra Pradesh was at second position in terms of developing more industries in the country.
He also said Visakhapatnam Port city would see phenominal growth in the Industrial sector. The State government had proposed to lay a gas pipeline from Kakinada to Visakhapatnam and six more Nuclear Power plants in the state.Several minister of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue, D Prasada Rao, Rural Development, V Vasath Kumar, Transport minister.S Vaijayaramaraju and Major Industries and Commerce and Export promotion Minister K.Lakshmi Narayana and MP K Kruparani, MLC, MlA, sand P Rajasekharam Zilla parishad chairman were participated in the inaugural function in a grand way.The high value heavy minerals are used across wide spectrum of industries like paints, ceramics, abrasives, aircraft parts and artificial gems. Prasad R Koneru, Group Chairman in his welcome address here, said the project got approvals from 15 agencies. The company would take up expansion for value addition to ilmenite by end of this year or early next year at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore and production should start in 30 months at Bhavanapadu through equity and debt funds in the ratio of 30:70. Overall, Rs 4,000 crore would be invested over eight years towards expansion and production of high value titanium dioxide used in paint industry and titanium metal, he said.
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Hyderabad Collector,addressing to youth

Hyderabad(Deccan Samachar Service) june,26, HYDERABAD DISTRICT COLLECTOR NATARAJAN GULZAR ADDRESSING YOUTH ON THE EVE OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DRAG ABUSE & ILLICIT TRAFFCKING ON 26.06.2010 AT BADRUKA COLLEGE AUDITORIUM KACHIGUDA  (Photo by I&PR No.CNR-3)

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No option for government but to hike fuel prices: Congress

The ruling Congress party Friday supported the government’s move to decontrol petrol prices and hike rates of other fuel products, asserting that it had no other option.“However, we believe that the government must have been constrained to take these steps and ensure that the impact is minimal,” Congress spokesperson Jayanthi Natarajan told reporters here.She said the Congress is “always concerned about the welfare of common man and woman”.Natarajan, however, refused to talk about any roll-back in prices, saying it was for the government to decide.The spokesperson also did not comment on Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee’s voicing unhappiness over the move.Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, defending the hike, said that “it is for the first time since 2002 that the prices of kerosene have been increased.”“The petroleum minister has said time and again that oil companies find it difficult to keep themselves viable unless there is some rationalisation (of fuel prices). If the government has announced a hike, you will be convinced that there was no other option,” she told reporters.The Indian government Friday freed petrol from administrative control and hiked the prices of diesel, kerosene and cooking gas in a major policy reform that is aimed to help improve its fiscal position and release funds for other programmes.Petrol will now be costlier by Rs.3.50 per litre, diesel by Rs.2 a litre, kerosene by Rs.3 a litre and cooking gas by Rs.35 per cylinder.
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Four swine flu deaths, 23 infections in Andhra

Hyderabad,june,26, Four people died of swine flu in Andhra Pradesh while 23 were found infected by H1N1 virus this year, officials said Saturday.Three deaths and a majority of the cases were reported during last 10 days. The monsoon is believed to be the main cause for the virus becoming virulent. Officials have advised people not to use preventive medicines without advice from the doctors.“People should take the medicines only under the supervision of doctors,” said P.V.Ramesh, principal secretary, health and family welfare.The authorities have urged people to contact the 104 Mobile health service and call toll free number 1056 to clear their doubts about swine flu and seek any assistance.The health department said arrangements had been made for treatment of swine flu in 17 district hospitals, 11 teaching hospitals and 28 private hospitals across the state.As many as 54 people died of swine flu in the state last year. Nearly 800 cases were reported.The first swine flu case in India was detected at Hyderabad airport May 16 last year.
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Unitedworld school of business organises interactive seminar

Hyderabad, Jun 26 : Unitedworld School of Business, an open economy focused business school which recently opened its South India centre here organised interactive seminar 'Magic of MBA' today.Industry stalwarts and students addressed the doubts and queries regarding a career in management at the seminar.Addressing a press conference here, Prof Anamitra Chatterjee, Dean, Executive Education, Unitedworld School of Business said the school would have its campuses in Kolkota, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.He said the aim of the school was to groom Indian talents for the South East economy.
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Andhra Pradesh Govt has taken measures to contain Swine Flu: Official

Hyderabad, Jun 26 : The Andhra Pradesh government has taken all measures to contain Swine Flu and rain-related diseases across the state, with strengthening of the government and private hospitals in the state for treating the Swine Flu cases.Addressing a press conference here today, Principal Secretary to Government (Medical Health and Family Welfare) P V Ramesh said so far, 23 Swine Flu cases and four deaths had been reported since January this year in the state.He said 17 district hospitals, 11 teaching hospitals and 28 private hospitals in the state were equipped with facilities, including with isolated wards, to treat the Swine Flu patients. He said the state government had utilised 60,000 Swine Flu vaccines so far out of 80,000 sent by the Centre. He appealed the people not to take Anti-Swine Flu medicines without the advice of the doctors.Mr Ramesh said the government had also taken measures to contain the rain-related diseases and steps to prevent the supply of contaminated water through the pipes.
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Dr.J.Geeta Reddy, Hon’ble I&PR Minister attend the 500 years coronation celebration

(Deccan Samachar Service) june,25, Dr.J.Geeta Reddy, Hon’bleMinister for Information and Public Relation and Tourism called on Smt. Prathiba Patil, H.E. President of India inviting her to the 500 years Coronation Celebrations of Srikrishna Devaraya at New Delhi on 24-06 2010.(Photo by I&PR No.CNR-8)

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Dr.J.Geeta Reddy, Hon’ble Minister meeting with jaipal reddy

(Deccan Samachar Service)june,25, Dr.J.Geeta Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Information and Public Relation and Tourism called on Sri S.Jaipal Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Urban Development inviting him to attend the 500 years Coronation Celebrations of Srikrishna Devaraya at New Delhi on 24-06-2010. (Photo by I&PR No.CNR-2)
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Collecter Hyderabad District,visit to slum area,

Hyderabad (Deccan Samachar Service) june,25, HYDERABAD DISTRICT COLLECTOR NATARAJAN GULZAR VISITED PHOOLBAGH SLUM AND INTERACTED WITH RESIDENTS OF THE SLUM ALONG WITH GHMC OFFICIALS ON 25.06.2010 (Photo by I&PR No.CNR-1)
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Hyderabad Collector,Visit to phool bagh

Hyderabad,(Deccan Samachar Service) june-25,HYDERABAD DISTRICT COLLECTOR NATARAJAN GULZAR VISITED PHOOLBAGH SLUM AND INTERACTED WITH RESIDENTS OF THE SLUM ALONG WITH GHMC OFFICIALS ON 25.06.2010 (Photo by PIB No.CNR-2)
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India to Release Four Pakistani Prisoners

(PIB NEWS) June,25, The Union Home Minister, Shri P.Chidambaram has approved the release of four Pakistani prisoners as a gesture of goodwill. They are currently lodged in various jails in Gujarat. These prisoners will be repatriated from the Attari border on 30th June, 2010 and handed over to Pakistan Rangers.

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Satyam scam accused allowed to use computer in jail

Hyderabad, June 25 : A city court Friday allowed an accused in the Rs.14,000 crore Satyam scam to use a computer in jail to prepare for his defence, while the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to two accused in the accounting fraud.Magistrate B.V.L.N.Chakravarti directed Chanchalguda jail authorities to provide a computer to G.Ramakrishna, former vice president, finance of Satyam Computer Services. He has been allowed to use a desktop computer to read, write and edit text documents. The system will also have the facility to read CDs and DVDs supplied by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the case. However, the use of the computer by the accused will be subject to certain conditions, the court said. The court directed that the computer be used only for storing, retrieving and accessing the case records. The accused would have to bear the cost of procuring and installing the computer and the electricity charges. The place of installation and the timing of the use will be decided by jail superintendent. The magistrate made it clear that the accused would have no access to internet or pen drives. The court adjourned to June 29 the hearing on CBI's petition for allowing it to examine main accused Ramalinga Raju through video conference. The founder and disgraced chairman of Satyam is currently undergoing treatment for Hepatitis C at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh High Court granted conditional bail to former senior partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) S. Gopalakrishnan and former internal auditor of Satyam V.S. Prabhakar Gupta on health grounds. The two have been asked not to leave India. The Supreme Court in February granted bail to another PwC auditor Talluri Srinivas. Gopalakrishnan and Srinivas were arrested in January last year a few days after Raju admitted to a massive accounting fraud in the IT bellwether. The two were charged with doctoring the accounts in collusion with Raju and others. The CBI later arrested Gupta and two other Satyam employees on similar charges.
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Reply to plea on contempt proceedings, Andhra told

New Delhi,June 25: The Supreme Court Friday asked Andhra Pradesh to file a reply on a petition seeking to initiate contempt proceedings against the state government for breaching the court's interim order in the appointment of secondary grade teachers.The vacation bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K.Patnaik gave the state government four weeks to file the reply. Even as the state government's counsel D.Bharthi Reddy denied any breach of the court's interim order, Justice Lodha said: "Prima facie there is something that needs to be stated in writing that under what circumstances the GO (government order) was issued."
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CM-held a review meeting on polavaram,

Hyderabad (Deccan Samachar Service) june,24, Dr. K.Rosaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister held a review meeting on Polavaram, Bablee and Pranahita-Chevella with Telangana MPs and Officials of Irrigation Department at Camp Office, Hyderabad on 24-06-2010. (Photo by I&PR No.CNR-9125)
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Sri GULZAR,addressing a meeting at collectorate,

Hyderabad (Deccan Samachar Service) june,24, Hyderabad District Collector Sri Natarajan Gulzar addressing Asst.Welfare officer review meeting on 24-6-2010 at Collectorate Conferance Hall. Addl JC Satyanand, DD Social Welfare Vijay kumar also in the picture.

(Photo by I&PR No:CNR-1)
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Agriculture Minister Relesing the publicity matarial today,

Hyderabad (Deccan Samachar Service) june,24, Sri N.Raghuveera Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Agriculture Technology Mission, Horticulture, Sericulture and Rain Shadow Area Development is seen releasing the publicity material and addressing the “Samachara Sravanthi” Press meet at Secretariat on 24-06-2010. Sri C.Parthasarathi(IAS) Special Commissioner,Information and Public Relation Department is also seen. (Photo by I&PR No.CNR-64)
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