Hyderabad, Sept 12 (INN): The Majlis Bachao Tahreek (MBT) has strongly condemned the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) for its attempts to incite communal feelings in the name of ‘Liberation Day celebrations’. “Who was liberated and from whom..?” asked MBT Spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan in a media statement on Monday. He advised the BJP leaders to first study the real history ...

Hyderabad, Sept 12 (INN): In a setback to the Andhra Pradesh government, the Hyderabad High Court on Monday stayed the Swiss Challenge model proposed by the state government to award construction of capital city Amaravati. The HC admitted the petition filed by two private firms- Aditya Constructions and NVN Engineers challenging the government’s decision to adopt the Swiss Challenge model. ...

Hyderabad, Sept 12 (INN): Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan has extended greetings and good wishes to all Muslims on the occasion of Eid- Ul-Adha. “Bakrid symbolizes sacrifice, absolute devotion to God and compassion for the poor. It also emphasises the principle of sharing what one has with others. Let this spirit of charity and goodwill towards all be cherished and nourished.” the ...

Hyderabad, Sept 12 (INN): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday met Governor ESL Narsimhan and appraised him about the development in the state. The Chief Minister is said to have informed the Governor about the Centre’s announcement of financial package for the state and the protests by Opposition parties and people against the Centre’s refusal to accord ...

Vijayawada, Sept 12 (INN): Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Prattipati Pulla Rao said that the State Government was providing rain guns to farmers in the drought hit districts of Rayalaseema region as part of its pro-farmers policies. Speaking to media persons, Pulla Rao said that TDP government introduced novel concepts in the farm sector to help drought-hit farmers to save their ...