ITEM NO.1 PAGE NO. JAGAN BEGINS INDEFINITE FAST IN JAIL; TDP MPS TOO BEFORE LOK SABHA FROM TODAY Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Indefinite fasts and relay hunger strikes seem to be the “Samaikya Weapon” being used by the leaders of various political parties to not only remain in the limelight during the present agitation for the cause of a united State but also to save their skin from the wrath of the people for resigning from their present posts. With the announcement of the Congress Working Committee on July 30 for bifurcating the State, there was a spontaneous reaction among the students and various sections of the people, who took to the streets in the Seemandhra region. The region has been smouldering ever since with rallies, bandhs and bus bandhs besides closure of all educational institutions. As pressure started building up on Ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs belonging to the region to resign and join the peoples movement, these elected representatives to appease the agitators began to participate in various forms of agitations, including relay hunger strikes and even indefinite fasts in almost all 13 districts of the Seemandhra region. The police on their part cracked the whip in a bid to prevent the situation going out of control because of the fasting leaders, started arresting and shifting them to hospitals. On one side the police were arresting the fasting leaders and at the same time other leaders sat on indefinite fasts. Thus the indefinite fasts and relay hunger strikes have become the order of the day in the Seemandhra region. Not to lag behind in this race of fasts, YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched his indefinite fast from 6 am on Sunday in Chanchalguda Central Jail in the State capital to what he claimed as a protest against the manner in which the Congress had decided to bifurcate the State. It is an open secret that Jagan and his party are against bifurcation of the State and are extending full support to the ongoing agitation in the Seemandhra region. According to the Jail Superintendent Saidaiah, no permission was taken by Jagan for launching his indefinite fast within the jail premises. He said action would be taken as per rules for any violation in this regard. However at the same time, heavy security arrangements were made before the jail by deploying more number of police forces. Soon after news spread about Jagan commencing his indefinite fast, his supports and party cadre began assembling before the jail and raised slogans in his support. In the Seemandhra region, leaders of the YSRCP also either launched relay fasts or indefinite fasts to express their solidarity with Jagan. As if not to lag behind the YSRCP, the Telugu Desam, which is engaged in a power struggle with Jagan’s party in the Seemandhra region, too decided to use the new “Samaikya Weapon” -- indefinite fast. The Telugu Desam MPs, including the four MPs suspended from Lok Sabha, woud launch their indefinite fast before Parliament House from Monday. The MPs vowed to continue their struggle to prevent bifurcation of the State. The party MPs C.M. Ramesh and Narayana alleged that it was Sonia Gandhi’s game plan to divide the State with eye on 2014 elections to forge an alliance with the TRS in Telangana and YSRCP in Seemandhra. Meanwhile, the agitation in the entire Seemandhra region continued unabatedly with the integrationists adopting novel methods to express their anger and anguish over the bifurcation of the State. The JAC of Electricity Employees in Nellore threatened that the power supply to ministers and other elected representatives of the people would be cut off if they do not resign and join the movement before the month end. They also said that the power supply from Nellore to the southern parts of the country would also be stopped from September 2. (PMI) ITEM NO.2 PAGE NO. T MAHILA JAC SLAMS VIJAYAMMA, JAGAN FOR GOING ON FASTS Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Stating that women were playing a pivotal role in the ongoing separate Telangana agitation, the Telangana Mahila JAC has lashed out at the Telugu Desam and YSR Congress parties for adopting dual standards on the Telangana issue. Speaking to mediapersons here on Sunday, Telangana Mahila JAC leaders Ratnamala, K. Vimala, Mary Madiga, Gogu Shyamala and Telangana Rashtriya Lok Dal official spokesperson Sogara Begum said YSRCP honorary president Y S Vijayamma’s hunger strike against bifurcation of the State was shameless as that party took no objection to bifurcation of the State earlier and changing tune all of a sudden to woo the electorate in the Seemandhra region. They also took serious exception to Y S Jaganmohan Reddy’s announcement that he would go on indefinite hunger strike in the Chanchalguda Jail. The T Women JAC leaders also criticized the TDP leaders for participating in the Samaikyandhra agitation even as they had declared that the TDP was not against formation of Telangana State. They demanded that TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu discipline his party leaders and stand by his word. Asserting that Hyderabad was Telangana people’s fathers’ property, they warned those who were advocating Union Territory status to Hyderabad to change their opinion. They also slammed the APNGOs leaders for participating in the “meaningless” Samaikyandhra agitation even after looting the job opportunities of the Telangana people. The Telangana Women JAC leaders also expressed gratitude to the Union government on behalf of the families of Telangana martyrs for announcing that the process of formation of Telangana State has begun in deference to the wishes of the people of the region. They also urged the Centre to introduce Telangana Bill in Parliament and get it endorsed by it. They also appealed to the Seemandhra people to give up Samaikyandhra agitation and contribute for development of both the States and realize the fact that bifurcation of the State was only answer. (PMI) ITEM NO.3 PAGE NO. GUTHA DEMANDS JAGAN’S SHIFT TO A SEEMANDHRA JAIL Nalgonda, Aug.25 (PMI): Charging YSRCP president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy with provoking the people of the Telangana region by observing hunger strike in the Chanchalguda Jail, Nalgonda MP Gutha Sukhendar Reddy has demanded that the government immediately shift the jailed leader either to Kadapa, Visakhapatnam or Rajahmundry jails. Speaking to mediapersons here on Sunday, Sukhendar Reddy demanded that Jaganmohan Reddy clarify whether he was observing fast for equal justice or for Samaikyandhra. Opining that Samaikyandhra agitation was like a dead body, he said “treatment” to a dead body is useless. He also alleged that the YSRCP president has changed his tune to Samaikyandhra after realizing the fact his party would be extinct in the Telangana region. Advising PCC president Botcha Satyanarayana to shun “step-motherly” attitude towards the Telangana Congress leaders, he appealed to the Seemandhra leaders to whole-heartedly cooperate in the bifurcation of the State. (PMI) ITEM NO.4 PAGE NO. FINANCIAL AID FOR ENFORCING ECB CODE Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Convinced with the implementation of Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE) programs in the State, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Union Ministry of Power has agreed to provide financial assistance to Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Dept for effective implementation of proposed Energy Conservation Building (ECB) Code to achieve the targeted energy savings in large buildings like Shopping Malls, Multiplexes, Sky scraper Commercial and Residential buildings, having load more than 100 Kilowatt. During the interaction with MA&UD Principal Secretary S.K. Joshi at the Secretariat, Ajay Mathur, Director General/BEE has said apart from financial assistance, BEE will also extend required technical support for successful implementation of ECB Code which is expected to be notified by the State government in November. It is pertinent to note that earlier S.K. Joshi has written a letter to BEE for extending the technical & financial support of BEE in the following areas --- for a better implementation of proposed AP ECB Code. Empanelment of Consultants/Firms for AP ECB Code compliance; Capacity Building of empanelment firms for standardization of implementation of ECB Code practices, Capacity building of Town Planning officials across the State. While going through the details of various Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation (EE&EC) initiatives and awareness programs, already taken up by SECM to realize the targeted energy savings in key sector like Industry, Agriculture and Domestic and so on, Dr Ajay Mathur appreciated SECM for the efforts taken up for creating wide spread awareness on this noble cause among the electricity consumers and all stakeholders. He suggested MA&UD Dept. to initiate energy auditing at least in selected 20 municipalities initially with the help from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs of Union Ministry of Power. While promising sufficient financial support to the ECB Code activities, Dr Mathur, suggested that the officials send a detailed proposal to BEE for successful implementation of ECB Code in the State. Adhar Sinha, Principal Secy, MA&UD, Devender Reddy, Director, MA&UD, Prof Rajkiran V Bilolikar, ASCI, Sri Ram Mohan, GM/NREDCAP and senior officials of SECM have attended the meeting. (PMI) ITEM NO.5 PAGE NO. CPI-M DEMANDS JUDICIAL PROBE IN HPCL REFINERY BLAST Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has demanded that the government order a judicial inquiry into the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery blast. Speaking to mediapersons in the party office in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, party executive member C.H Narasing Rao said the HPCL management’s negligence was responsible for the blast which claimed many lives. He said there was utter confusion over the incident as the management was trying to keep the incident a top secret. So far, while eight workers perished some 40 others were grievously injured, he added. (PMI) ITEM NO.6 PAGE NO. IT EMPLOYEES FORM JAC TO STRENGTHEN IT SECTOR Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): With an intention to revive the past glory to the IT sector, the IT employees in the Hitec city of Madapur here on Sunday met and formed a Joint Action Committee. Speaking on the occasion, several IT employees bemoaned that not only IT investments were being transferred to the neighboring States, but also the existing companies in the Hitec city were likely to be closed down due to the political uncertainty. They said initially some 8,000 employees were working in the IT companies in Madapur, the number of employees had risen to 4.5 lakh in a short time. But due to the continuing political uncertainly, the IT companies were not doing well and amassing recurring losses. The IT Employees JAC leaders appealed to all political parties to cooperate in refurbishing the IT sector in the capital city. They also disclosed that a round table would be held with the CEOs of all IT companies shortly. They also said they would meet the Antony Committee as well as leaders of all political parties in Delhi to help find a solution to the political uncertainty and revival of IT sector. (PMI) ITEM NO.7 PAGE NO. TRAINING ON EXPORT MARKETING Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) is organizing a three-day Training Program on Export Marketing: Procedure & Documentation from August 29 to 31 between 10 am and 5 pm at Surana Udyog Auditorium, Federation House, Hyderabad. The objective of the program is to present an overview on the different areas relating to export/import and the program is for the entrepreneurs, who are successful in their local market and to identify the capacity to export. The program includes the sessions on Marketing Opportunities in 21st Century, Starting Export & Import Business---Licenses & Approvals, Methods of Realizing Payments & Payments Transaction under Letter of Credit, Concept of Digital Signature and e-filing, Foreign Exchange Management Act and regulation covering export transaction, Currency Risk Management in International Trade, Pre-Shipment & Post Ship Finance for Exporters, Commercial Documents in International Trade, Regulatory Documents in International Trade, Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14, Duty Drawback Claims Procedure and so on. Top officials from Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd., Central Excise & Customs, Reserve Bank of India and representatives of reputed institutions are being invited to participate and lead the sessions. For more information and registration, interested persons can contact R. Kulkarni, Joint Director on 98482 86640, 80085 79625 at the earliest. (PMI) ITEM NO.8 PAGE NO. FREE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) of Ministry of MSME is organizing free entrepreneurship and skill development training programs in Fashion designing for women for one month from September 4 at MI-MSME, Yusufguda here. Those between 18 and 45 years are eligible to join the courses. Guidance will also be given for establishing self-employment business to successful candidates. Interested candidates may call 9441736173/9492924960. They should register their names by September 3 at NI-MSME, Yousufguda, Hyderabad, according to a pressnote issued by Prof. T. Venkateswara Reddy, Program director. (PMI) ITEM NO.9 PAGE NO. GITAM STUDENTS’ GESTURE FOR ORPHAN KIDS Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): “No country with orphan children can ever claim to be developed”, observed Prof. G. Subrahmanyam, vice-chancellor of GITAM University. Speaking as the chief guest at the event “Sparsh” organized by the students of Second Year EEE Department, GITAM University, Prof. Subrahmanyam appreciated the efforts of the students of GITAM in providing the orphan children a sweet and memorable experience, He suggested that HBS should also spearhead the initiative to facilitate adoption of such children. Later the students entertained the children by conducting competitions in running, football, cricket, kho-kho, throwball, singing and dancing. The winners were given away prizes. The GITAM students had earlier raised funds and spent the money for providing basic amenities, stationery and gifts for the children. Prof Ch. Sanjay, Director, School of Technology, DVVSR Varma, Resident Director, Prof. S.S.Prasada Rao, Dean, HBS, Dr. B. Basavaraja, HoD, EEE, Dr. Venu, HoD, Mechanical, Prof. Y.Manohar, Senior Faculty, HBS and all the faculty members participated in the program. (PMI) ITEM NO.10 PAGE NO. DIGITAL MARKETING PROGRAM AT MSME-DI Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (MSME-DI) is conducting a two-week management development program on digital marketing between September 2 and 13 with the objective of improving awareness on the subject to owners and employees of MSMEs. It will be held at E-merchant Digital Solutions at Yeturi Towers, Advocates’ Colony, AC Guards here. Interested candidates can apply before August 29. For more information, call 040-23078131/8500224064. (PMI) ITEM NO.11 PAGE NO. MEDI-CLAIM POLICY: SCRIBES ASKED TO PAY PREMIUMS Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): As Policy No. 052600/48/12/41/00000368 of United India Insurance Company Limited will be expiring on August 29, 2013, journalists whose premium is due for renewal as on that date are requested to pay the premium before August 27, 2013 for renewal of their policies. Filled-in applications along with Xerox copies of Accreditation card/Identity card, Medi-claim ID card and Demand Draft for Rs 900 obtained in favour of Accounts Officer, Information and Public Relations, Hyderabad, should reach Commissioner, I&PR Department (Media Relations Section), A.C. Guards, Hyderabad and at districts District Public Relations Offices concerned within the stipulated date. (PMI) ITEM NO.12 PAGE NO. SRI KRISHNA VESHA DHARANA CONTESTS FOR CHILDREN Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): On the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the Himagiri Art Theatres is conducting “Sri Krishna Vesha Dharana’ competition for children from 7 pm at Sundariah Vignana Kendram, Baghlingampally on August 28. According to a pressnote here, children between one and three years, four to six years and seven to ten years, are eligible to participate in the competitions. For more details, call 9440049783 / 27967009. (PMI) ITEM NO.13 PAGE NO. POLICE OFFICERS BRIEFED HOW TO TACKLE LAND DISPUTES Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Cyberabad Commissioner of Police C.V. Anand has conducted a seminar of 250 SIs/CIs/ACP and DCP rank officers to take feedback from police officers in the field about the 17-point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for tackling land disputes developed by Cyberabad police recently. They were also explained about the case study of a notorious land grabber B. Ravindra on whom the Madhapur police opened the first land-grabber History sheet. Additional Public Prosecutor P. Ravinder Reddy, Assistnat Public Prosecutor L.H. Rajeshwar Rao, Retd RDO and revenue expert K.V.N. Chary answered the queries of the police officers who were sensitized to various situations of land disputes and how police should act in such situations. Several important suggestions came forth from all ranks of officers and will be incorporated as part of the SOP. It was a highly enlightening session for police officers. The Commissioner of Police also discussed and gave instructions regarding toning up of policing from Law & Order angle, crime and NBW execution. Measures to be taken for the up coming Ganesh festival were also discussed in depth. The feedback session for the remaining 250 officers will be held next Saturday. (PMI) ITEM NO.14 PAGE NO. OU STUDENTS THREATEN ATTACKS IF APNGOS MEET IS ALLOWED IN CITY Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): The Osmania University Students JAC here on Sunday warned that they would organize attacks on the LB Stadium if the APNGOs were permitted to hold the meeting. The JAC also demanded that the State government grant permission to the OUJAC to conduct a similar meeting in the Nizam College grounds if the APNGOs were allowed to hold public meeting in the LB Stadium. Participating in the Meet-the-Press program organised by Telangana Journalists Union in the Somajiguda Press Club, the OUJAC leaders warned that if necessary, the Telangana students would not allow the Seemandhra employees to work in the Secretariat. Alleging that some political leaders were trying to bring back “Dorala Telangana” after bifurcation of the State, they alleged that some politicians and TPJAC leaders were taking them for granted. The OU student leaders also made it clear that they would float a new political party if the Centre failed to introduce a Telangana Bill in Parliament during winter session in November and get Presidential notification on separate State. (PMI) ITEM NO.15 PAGE NO. VENKAIAH ASKS PEOPLE TO ”LIBERATE NATION FROM CONGRESS” Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Senior national BJP leader M. Venkaiah Naidu here on Sunday called upon the people to “liberate” the country from the Congress party. Speaking to the media in the party office here, Venkaiah Naidu said his party’s stand on the Telangana issue remained unchanged. Alleging that some people were fabricating lies after misunderstanding his speech in Parliament, he clarified that his party was not talking about electoral alliances but was trying to go nearer to the people. He also said all the non-Congress political parties should try to take the people into confidence. He also asked the ruling Congress party to give up dual standards on the issues. Referring to the crackdown by the UP government to enforce ban on VHP yatra in Ayodhya, Venkaiah condemned the arrest of Ashok Singhal and others and warned the Samajwadi Party would taste the wrath of people for its actions. He said, “India is a free country. People have got every right to move around, to take out yatra. You can regulate the yatra. How can you stop it? It is all being done keeping in mind only vote-bank politics," he added. (PMI) ITEM NO.16 PAGE NO. WE’LL HOLD MEET IN CITY, ASSERTS SAILAJANATH Hyderabad, Aug.25 (PMI): Reiterating that they would hold a Samaikyandhra meeting in Hyderabad, Primary Education Minister Shailajanath on Sunday welcomed the statement of AICC president Sonia Gandhi that a government committee would be constituted on the bifurcation of the State. Speaking to the media, the minister made it clear that they would respond to the committee only after knowing about its terms of reference. He also said all Seemandhra ministers would extend total support to the intensified Samaikyandhra agitation. Welcoming party chief Sonia Gandhi’s announcement on constitution of government committee on State bifurcation, government chief whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy appealed to the Seemandhra employees to give up agitation. He also criticized the TDP for creating confusion among the people of both the regions due to its irresponsible behaviour. Exuding confidence that Telangana issue will come up before the Assembly for discussion after the ongoing Parliament session is over, Gandra said a resolution on separate Telangana State will be unanimously endorsed in the legislature. (PMI)
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