Naidu promises to take AP on top position

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed confidence of taking Andhra Pradesh State to the top position in the country in the next few years.

Addressing the 69th Independence Day celebrations at RK Beach here on Saturday, Naidu said Prime Minister Narender Modi would extend his full cooperation in development of Andrha Pradesh. He also sought the cooperation of all sections of the society for the speedy growth of residuary State.






Naidu said that Andhra Pradesh suffered huge damaged due to bifurcation in a non-scientific manner. He said strenuous efforts were on to recover from damages caused due to division. He said AP's development was not possible without the active support of Central Government. He also stressed on early completion of Polavaram and Pattiseema Projects. He gave full credit to the Centre for merger of seven mandals of Telangana into Andhra Pradesh to facilitate the Polavaram Project.

Naidu also listed out the welfare schemes being implemented by his government. Besides waiving off crop loans worth Rs. 26,000 crore, he said steps have been taken for inter-linking of rivers to turn AP into drought-free State. He also claimed that his government was working hard to eradicate poverty and illiteracy from the State.

Earlier, Naidu took salute of Police Parade. He also distributed medals among the best performing police officials and other government services. State ministers, legislators and top officials also participate in the Independence Day celebrations.

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'Grama Jyothi' is KCR New Drama

Telangana Telugu Desam Party president L. Ramana on Monday alleged that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and his son and minister K Tarakarama Rao were enacting a new drama in the name of 'Grama Jyothi'.

Speaking to media persons here, Ramana said that the new scheme, launched by KCR in Warangal district, was aimed at misleading the farmers. He alleged that KCR was not serious about the welfare of farmers, he said that the Telangana Government has even neglected the families of those who committed suicide. He said that the TDP Government of Andhra Pradesh has raised the ex-gratia amount to Rs. 5 lakh for the families of farmers who committed suicide.

Ramana asked KCR to take practical steps for the farmers' welfare instead of trying to get publicity through programmes like 'Grama Jyothi'.

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Srimanthudu effect: Mahesh Babu donates Rs 2.5 lakhs to a fans!

Mahesh Babu is in cloud nine post the worldwide success of his latest entertainer Srimanthudu. The film not only gave him a much needed hit but has also raked over Rs 100 crore at box office.


And now we hear that, Mahesh Babu, taking a leaf out of Srimanthudu, is indulging in charity work. After the news broke that he is adopting his native village, Burripalem, a little birdie tells us that the actor has now donated Rs 2.5 lakhs to fans family. Apparently, the Telugu superstar’s PA has handed over a cheque of Rs 2.5 lakhs to one his unfortunate fans, who lost his family in an accident when they were on their way to buy a cake for Mahesh’s birthday. Also, an another person, who was injured in the accident, was handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.

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