Andhra to move apex court in Muslim quota case
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : A day after Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed four percent reservations for Muslims, the state government Tuesday decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Telangana Cong. legislators may boycott Budget session
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Growing impatient over the alleged 'delay' in announcement of 'Terms of Reference' for the Srikrishna Commission appointed by the Centre to look into the question of statehood for Telangana, Congress legislators from the region are mulling over boycotting the Budget session of the state Assembly to be held from February 15, if no announcement comes by that time.

Iran will be economically developed by 2025: Safari
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Consul General of Islamic Republic of Iran here Mohamoud Safari today predicted that his country would become an economically developed one by 2025.

Andhra Muslims demand constitutional amendment for quota
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Many Muslim groups in Andhra Pradesh staged protests Tuesday, mounting pressure on the state government to press for a constitutional amendment in higher education and jobs, a day after the high court struck down reservations for the community a third time.

'Tehran intends to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes'
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Consul General of Islamic Republic of Iran here Mohamoud Safari today said Tehran's intention was to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had several times emphasised that there was no deviation in that country's nuclear energy programme.

TDP workers arrested
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Scores of Opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activists were taken into preventive custody today when they proceeded to the Secretariat, protesting the state government's alleged failure to ensure reservation for Backward Groups in the Muslim community.

Iran take steps to control smuggling of drugs
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Consul General of Islamic Republic of Iran Mohamoud Safari today said Iran had taken several steps to curb smuggling of drugs and narcotics by spending huge amounts.

Iran blames US for terrorism in Iran
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : Counsul General of Islamic Republic of Iran Mohamoud Safari today blamed the US and some western countries to be responsible for terrorist operations in Iran.

Annual festival of Mary shrine begins
Vijayawada, Feb 9 : The three-day annual festival of the 'Gunadala Mary Shrine' began, near here, today.

Andhra Pradesh Govt to move SC on Muslim quota order
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to appeal in the Supreme Court against the ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which today struck down the law providing four per cent reservation to 15 backward groups within the Muslim Community.

Pro-Telangana activists stop screening of 'Adurs'
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The pro-Telangana activists today stopped the screening of junior NTR's film 'Adurs' across the Telangana region, protesting the alleged objectionable remarks made by the producer of the film and TDP legislator Kodali Nani.

'Gundala Mary Matha' feast begins Feb 9
Vijayawada, Feb 8 : Three-day 'Gunadala Mary Matha Annual Feast' will begin at Gunadala, near here, tomorrow.

Andhra Pradesh to approach SC against High Court order on Muslim reservation
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to appeal in the Supreme Court within the next few days against the High Court judgement quashing the four per cent reservation provided to Muslims in the state.

SCR launches Automated Ticket Vending Machines
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : South Central Railway General Manager M S Jayanth today launched Automated Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) to reduce ever growing long queues at the Railway Booking Counters, and new SMS-based Passenger Complaint and Suggestion System (SPCSS).

Muslim quota: AIMIM puts onus on Congress
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : Holding the ruling Congress responsible for the Andhra Pradesh High Court order striking down reservation for the Backward Groups among Muslims, All India Majilis-E-Itihadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asuddudin Owaisi today wanted Chief Minister K Rosaiah to take all necessary legal steps immediately to ensure the backward Muslims were not denied the benefits of reservation.

Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims
Hyderabad, Feb 8: The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs, terming it unconstitutional. The state government has decided to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.

Protestors again stop Telugu film screening in Telangana
Hyderabad, Feb 8: Pro-Telangana activists Monday stopped screening of Telugu film "Adurs", starring Junior NTR, in several parts of Telangana region.

Political activists, farmers protest against Bt Brinjal
Tirupati, Feb 8 : Opposing the approval for its consumption, activists belonging to various political parties and farmers burnt Bt brinjals in effigy here today.

Educational institutions remain closed in temple town
Tirupati, Feb 8 : In view of bandh call given by the Joint Action committee (JAC) of students for Unified Andhra Pradesh in protest against the arrest of students of Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) during their 'padayatra', almost all educational institutions remained closed here today.

Andhra to challenge high court order on Muslim reservation
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh government Monday decided to challenge in the Supreme Court the verdict of the high court quashing a legislation for four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs.

Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs, terming it unconstitutional.

4-year-old boy kidnapped, Rupees 10 lakh demanded as ransom
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : Close on the heels of the sensational kidnap and brutal killing of a ten-year-old girl Vaishnavi at Vijayawada a few days back, two unidentified persons kidnapped a four-year-old boy and demanded Rupees ten lakh for his release at Khajipura area under Sha Ali Banda Police Station limits in the city today.

Andhra Pradesh High court rules against reservation for Muslims
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court today struck down the state government's decision to provide four per cent reservation to the Backward Classes among the Muslim community.

Bandh call by JAC evokes partial response in AP dist
Vijayawada, Feb 8 : The bandh call given by Joint Action Committee (JAC) of students for Unified Andhra Pradesh for closure of all educational institutions in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions evoked partial response in Krishna district today.

Andhra High Court quashes reservation for Muslims
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday quashed a legislation providing four percent reservation to Muslims in education and jobs.

Muslim quota unsustainable: Andhra High Court
Hyderabad, Feb 8 : The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday striked down the four percent quota for Muslims calling it unsustainable.

Telugu Museum atop Kailasagiri to be a major tourist hub in AP
Visakhapatnam, Feb 8 : A Telugu cultural museum, depicting Telugu culture, history and arts from the period of Satavahanas to the freedom struggle, is coming up atop Kailasagiri here.

'Visakha Rail Mela' ends in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, Feb 7 : The melodious 'VISAKHA RAIL MELA-2010' which attracted a large number of visitors from in an around the city concluded today.

Cong leaders urge Centre to act fast an Telangana issue
Hyderabad, Feb 7 : The Congress leaders of the Telangana region today urged the Centre to expedite the annoucement of the terms and conditions of the high power committee headed by Justice B N Sri Krishna on Telangana issue.

Jamaat-e-Islami, students hold massive meetings for Telangana
Hyderabad, Feb 7 : Telangana Sunday witnessed two massive public meetings organised by a Muslim organisation and students to press the demand for statehood to the region.

L S Speaker to decide on Telangana MPs' resignation soon
Chennai, Feb 7 : A decision on the fate of resignations submitted by MPs from Andhra Pradesh over the controversial Telangana issue, would be taken soon, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said today.

All edu institutions to observe bandh on Feb 8
Vijayawada, Feb 7 :'Samaikhyaandhra' Students Joint Action Committee (JAC) today gave a bandh call to close all educational institutions, including universities in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions tomorrow to protest against the arrest of JAC student leaders by police at Munagacherla village in Krishna district.

CLP refutes TDP's allegation
Hyderabad, Feb 7 : Andhra Pradesh Congress Legislature Party (CLP) today strongly refuted the allegation levelled by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N Chandrababu Naidu and its leaders against the Advisor to the Government on Public Affairs and Rajya Sabha member K V P Ramachandra Rao.

Jamaat-e-Islami holds massive public meet for Telangana
Hyderabad, Feb 7: Muslim group Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) Sunday held a massive public meeting here, supporting the demand for statehood to Telangana region. Thousands of Muslims, including burqa-clad women and girls, attended the meet.

AP govt taking measures to control prices of essentials: Rosaiah
Hyderabad, Feb 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today said the state government was taking all measures to control the prices of essentials and making key food items like rice, dals, edible oils and sugar available to its population through its vast network of over 43,000 Fair Price Shops by incurring huge subsidies.

"Arjitha Seva " tickets on e-darshan counter
Tirupati, Feb 6: It is good news for Sri Vari Devotees who want to book for March five's Sri Vari Arjitha Sevas performed inside the temple.

Medical Microbiologists playing key role in communicable diseases
Tirupati , Feb 6 : The Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) In-charge Director Sivakumar today said Medical Microbiologists have playing a significant role in the control of communicable diseases.

Andhra opposes Bt. Brinjal, wants its concerns heeded
Hyderabad, Feb 6 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah has cautioned the central government against introducing the genetically modified Bt. Brinjal without proper tests to address the concerns about its impact on human health and environment.

Hyderabad building collapse toll rises to 14
Hyderabad, Feb 6 : The toll in Friday's building collapse here rose to 14 as one more body was retrieved from the debris as the authorities completed the rescue work Saturday, officials said here.

Construction of new houses to be completed soon
Vijayawada, Feb 6 : Construction of new houses to the flood victims in Krishna district will be completed before May next, District Collector Peeyush Kumar said today.

Regional summit on tourism from feb 13-15
Visakhapatnam, Feb 6 : Greater Port and Steel City is going to host a tourism extravaganza with multiple events, the first of its kind to be held in the city, with the participation of luminaries from various fields from February 13 to 15.

Death toll in building collapse rises to 13
Hyderabad, Feb 6 : The death toll in yesterday's under-construction four storey building collapse rose to 13 and some more workers were feared to be trapped under the debris as rescue and relief operations were still continuing near Narayanaguda flyover.

Toll in Hyderabad building collapse rises to 13
Hyderabad, Feb 6 : The death toll in Friday's building collapse here rose to 13 as two more bodies were retrieved from the debris while rescue work continued Saturday.

VSP employees get tips on happy living by Chinmaya Mission
Visakhapatnam, Feb 6 : The Ukkunagaram Club of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in association with Chinmaya Mission organised a talk on 'Tips for Happy living' by Swamy Tejomayanandji at Multipurpose Hall in the steel club.