Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday promised to give Manjira river water to Viakarabad town in Rangareddy district by month end.
“The government will make all arrangements to inaugurate the drinking water supply project by the end of January and allocate enough funds,” she told reporters here. The Home Minister gave this assurance to the TRS protestors, led by former MLA Chandrasekhar, tried to picket her residence.
The former MLA alleged that Sabitha failed to address the district problems and neglecting Vikarabad mandal after her election. With Home Minister giving the assurance, the TRS activists withdrew their dharna. (INN)
Comprehensive development plan for RR district: Sabitha
2011/8/15 4:16:55 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday stated that the State Government was taking all measures for the overall development of Rangareddy district.
Talking to media persons after unfurling the Tri-Colour to mark Independence Day celebrations at Cyberabad Police Commissionarate office at Gachibowli, the Home Minister said the government would implement a comprehensive plan to develop Rangareddy district in all sectors.
Apart from drinking water needs, she said that three lakh acres in the district would get irrigation facility if the Pranahita-Chevella Projects completed in the district. She said the government would spend Rs 182 crores to protect lakes in the district under NABARD scheme. A new scheme would be launched soon to solve the drinking water problem in the 132 fluoride-hit villages in the district.
To solve the drinking water problem in Tandur, she said the government has proposed Rs 26 crore Manjira drinking water supply scheme. She said that Centre has sanctioned Rs 148 crore to develop Vikarabad as satellite town with all facilities.
Rangareddy District Collector Seshadri, Cyberabad Police commissioner Tirumala Rao and Superintendent of Police Bhimanayak were present in the programme.(INN)
The TRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao inaugurated the 12 day Manjira pushkarams. KCR inaugurated the pushkaram at Perur near Medak.
Vijayashanthi, Harish Rao and other TRS leaders, accompanied KCR. KCR said that the state government had neglected the Manjira pushkarams. He urged the government to immediately release 10 crore for the pushkaram.
CM assures proper supply of drinking water to city
2012/3/12 6:22:30 Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday assured the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government would provide 5.5 TMC of water to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Intervening on the issue during Question Hour, the Chief Minister said that there was no scarcity of funds for drinking water projects for the twin cities. He said efforts were being made to secure a loan from HUDCO for Godavari project and talks were in final stages.
The Chief Minister assured that the third-phase of Krishna water would become operation by 2013. Similarly, steps were being taken to bring 30 TMC of water from river Godavari. In the first phase, 10 TMC of water would be supplied to the city from October this year at a cost of Rs 3,375 crore.
Earlier, replying to a question raised by MLAs E Lakshminarayana and G Kishan Reddy of BJP and Akbaruddin Owaisi of MIM, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister M Maheedhar Reddy admitted that water supply scarcity problem exists in the peripheral municipal circles of Qutubullapur, Alwal and Malkajgiri which are situated at the tail end of Krishna and Manjira water supply system.
In order to bridge the deficit upto year 2017, the minister said that the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project to bring 172 Mgd of water has been taken up and works were in progress and also processed for taking up Krishna Water Supply Phase - III Scheme to augment another 90 Mgd of water.
The Detailed Project Report of Krishna Drinking Water Supply Project Phase-III with an estimated cost of Rs 1670 crore is under consideration of the government. Further, government proposed to explore the various funding options such as Annuity Model, Japan International Cooperation Agency and Housing and Urban Development Corporation financial assistance. The project implementation period would be approximately 18 months after administrative approval with financial tie-up.
However, not satisfied with the minister's reply, the MIM legislators rushed to Speaker's podium and demanded a specific assurance from the government on supply of water. MIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi alleged that the Old City areas have been neglected in the supply of drinking water. He said that while the city needed 440 Mgd of water, only 336 Mgd was being supplied. He said the contractors of Krishna water project have threatened to go on strike from March 15th for non-payment of bills.
Owaisi also alleged that the there was no coordination between the Genco and Water Supply Board which was leading to disruptions in water supply. He said about 90 per cent water reservoirs in the city work on pumping system and unscheduled power cuts was badly hitting the supply in the city, especially in the Old City areas.
Other MLAs Ahmed Balala, Virasat Rasool Khan and Maozam Khan of MIM, R Damodar Reddy of Congress, Uma Maheshwar Reddy of TDP and Dr Jaya Prakash Narayana of Lok Satta.
On Speaker Nadendla Manohar's directions, the Municipal Administration Minister has agreed to hold a meeting with the city MLAs in a day or two to discuss the issue. Later, the Chief Minister intervened and assured proper supply of water.
However, not satisfied with the Chief Minister's reply, BJP MLA G Kishan Reddy staged a walkout from the House in protest. (INN)
2011/11/29 15:38:11 A 23-year-old woman, Sabitha, committed suicide by setting herself ablaze allegedly due to harassment by her husband for more dowry.
Sabitha took the extreme step on Tuesday morning at her residence in Permanguda. She poured kerosene on her body and set herself on fire. She died on the spot. According to Ibrahimpatnam police, Sabitha was married to Krishna, a JCB operator, about five years ago. The couple also had one child. However, Sabitha was allegedly being harassed by her Krishna for more dowry and the same reason is believed to have led her to commit suicide.
Ibrahimpatnam police are investigation the case. (INN)
2007/8/15 7:25:48 The shooting for Chirtha is currently going on in the Vikarabad forest area. Ram Charan is shooting for a fight sequence. Stunt master Vijayan is composing the fights.
Ram Charan fights with the villain and his gang all soaked up in mud. Just two more songs remain to be filmed and after that, the film will complete the talkie part. The audio will hit the market on August 22.
2011/11/17 12:32:11 Hundreds of sub-inspector aspirants on Thursday staged dharna in front of Manjira Guest house near Chief Minister's camp office demanding that the government increase age limit for SI posts for three years from 25 to 28.
Nearly 1,000 SI aspirants gathered near the Manjira Guest house demanding that the government increase age limit for SI posts for three years. When the aspirants tried to contact Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to press for their demand, the camp security did not allow them to meet the Chief Minister.
In protest against the refusal to grant permission to meet the Chief Minister, the candidates staged a sit-in dharna in front of Manjira Guest House and raised slogans against the government. The aspirants blamed the government for not conducting recruitments since 2008 after issuing of notification. They alleged that the aspirants lost the opportunity due to government’s negligence and failed to conduct recruitments.
The aspirants demanded that the state government follow the guidelines of neighbouring states in this regard and relax age for recruitments.
However, the SI aspirants later met Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy under the leadership of Backward Classes Welfare Association president R Krishnaiah and submitted a memorandum in this regard. The Chief Minister assured the aspirants that he would take a decision on age relaxation after having a meeting with Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy and the officials concerned. (INN)
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor has donated his winnings from the game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" to a charity which works for preservation of water and has urged his fans to save water.
Ranbir, who is the brand ambassador of Pepsi, has donated the KBC prize money to the Community Water Initiatives, a charity owned by PepsiCo India.
"Water is a resource that we all take for granted. We should be more conscious of the importance of water and do our bit to conserve it. I try and save water wherever I can," said Ranbir.
"Simple things make a lot of difference like using a mug for shaving and a bucket to take a bath instead of a running shower. As individuals we cannot save more water than we use but can save enough to feel positive. I feel water-positive and invite all my fans to do as well. Do your bit by saving water where you can," he added.
2007/3/14 2:27:47 If things go as per plan, then the twin cities will get Godavari water by the year 2009. The state government has decided in principle to bring Godavari water to quench the thirst of the people of twin cities.
The state government has considered the proposal by Water and Power Consultancy Services (Wapco). The feasibility report states that in the first phase 7.3 Tmc water can be supplied to the twin cities. The first phase requires an outlay of Rs. 2,400 crore.
2012/5/18 7:19:26 Hyderabad, May 18 (INN): The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday grilled Home Minister P Sabita Indra Reddy in connection with disproportionate assets case of YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy.
According to sources, the CBI officials questioned Sabitha at her residence for more than three hours about the permissions and licenses granted to certain cement companies, which allegedly made investments into the companies owned by Jagan under quid pro quo arrangement.
Sabita Indra Reddy was the Minister for Mines and Geology in Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's Cabinet from 2004 to 2009. She reportedly informed the probing agency CBI that the licenses were given to the cement companies as per the decision taken by the cabinet and that she did not violate any norms while issuing the orders.
Sabitha Indra Reddy is the third minister questioned by the CBI in Jagan's assets case.
Earlier, the CBI questioned Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkatramna and Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, who were ministers for Infrastructure and Revenue respectively in YSR's cabinet. The CBI officials said that they might question Sabitha again, if needed.
CM assures measures to solve drinking water problem
2012/4/22 11:19:22 Tirupati, April 22 (INN): Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday assured that the State Government would take immediate measures to solve the problem of drinking water across the State, especially in the rural areas.
Addressing a public meeting at Mutyalareddipally ZPHS School after participating in the Praja Patham programme, the Chief Minister said that about 26,000 villages across the State have been facing drinking water problem. He said steps were being taken to solve the problem on both, short-term and long-term basis. He said the Praja Patham programme has been aimed primarily to solve the problems related to agriculture, irrigation and health.
Regarding the drinking water problem in Tirupati, the Chief Minister said that presently the temple town has been getting supplies of three crore litres per day from the Khandaleru Reservoir. He said efforts were on to augment the supply to six crore litres per day. He said the government has already sanctioned Rs 30 crore to solve the drinking water problem in Tiruapti and tenders have been called for the different works.
The Chief Minister also assured that the number of Antyodaya Cards will be increased to help the people living Below Poverty Line. Further, 15,000 new gas connections have been approved for Tirupati. He said that the government has also sanctioned Rs 147 crore for the development of temple town.
Kiran Kumar Reddy also listed out various welfare schemes being implemented by his government in the State. He said this year the government has earmarked Rs 5,250 crore towards scholarships for students. He also assured that the government would ensure the funds meant for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes were not diverted.
Rajya Sabha MP K Chiranjeevi, Ministers - Galla Aruna Kumari, N Raghuveera Reddy and C Ramchandraiah, Tirupati MP Chinta Mohan, MLAs and senior officials participated in the programme.
While recently filming in Macau, the cast of Reliance Entertainments Double Dhamaal faced some serious water troubles. A particular sequence, which was shot near a port, required Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jafery, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ashish Chowdhry to get completely drenched in water.
The only problem was that the water in that particular locality was highly dense and infected! The locals too swear by not going inside the water and if done, then they need to get vaccinated immediately.
The scene requirement was such that the boys had to be shown coming out of the water. Director Indra Kumar did not want to risk getting the actors skins exposed to that water. The solution- The crew arranged for a large amount of bottled mineral water!
But what began as splashing water over each other to prepare for the shot, slowly turned into a riot of sorts as the actors, who are very close friends in reality, got into a mischievous mood & began throwing water over each other! It was a sort of a mini Holi sans the colours reveals a source from the sets.
Well, if you have such a mad star cast, some Dhamaal is surely expected on the sets!
2011/11/27 15:16:10 Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday stated that the government would release Rs 270 crore to solve the drinking water problem in the Malkajgiri parliament constituency.
Participating as chief guest in the Rachabanda programme held at Malkajgiri constituency, the Chief Minister said that Rs 270 crore would be utilized for streamlining and strengthening the drinking water system in the constituency, where the people are facing acute shortage of drinking water since a long time. He said that permanent steps would be taken to solve the drinking water problem in the constituency.
The Chief Minister said that the roads, bridges, parks and other amenities would be provided under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits with Rs 1,200 crore. To solve the drinking water problem permanently in the city, he said that Rs 3,800 crore would be allotted for bringing the river Godavari waters. He said that the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank for Rs 1,600 crore to solve the drinking water problem across the state.
Kiran Kumar Reddy said that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh would handover appointment letters to 4,500 unemployed youth from Rangareddy district out one lakh jobs being provided by government by this year end.
Taking serious note on Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu ridiculing his government offering 15 lakh jobs to unemployed in three years, the Chief Minister challenged Naidu that he would prove where the jobs were lying vacant in the State. He said that the government was committed for the welfare of people and would introduce more schemes based on mobilization of sources.
Home Minister P Sabitha Indira Reddy, Malkajgiri MP Sarve Satyanarayana, GHMC Mayor Banda Karthika Chandra Reddy, GHMC Commissioner MT Krishna Babu and other officials participated in the function. (INN)
2012/3/15 7:29:28 Minister for Municipal Administration M Mahidhar Reddy informed the House that water cess has been increased with effect from December 1, 2011in the operational area of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Replying to a question raised by MLC M S Prabhakar Rao, he assured that water cess would not be increased in all the municipalities and municipal corporations in the State. (INN)
2011/12/5 14:25:34 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy challenged Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove the allegations levelled against her in connection with the mining lease of Obulapuram Mining Corporation, with substantial proof.
Responding to Naidu's charges levelled against her and her family members during the discussion on the No Confidence Motion in the Assembly on Monday, the Home Minister stated that she was ready for any kind of probe. She asked Naidu to file a written complaint with the probing agency against her if he was ready to prove the allegations. “I am ready for any kind of probe anywhere and at anytime,” she said.
Sabitha alleged that Naidu has levelled baseless allegations to tarnish her image. She said Naidu, as an experienced politician, should uphold values in politics instead of levelling baseless allegations. (INN)
2011/11/2 5:05:56 Actor-turned-politician and Congress MLA K Chiranjeevi on Wednesday denied reports that appeared in a section of media that the government led by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has come in minority and lost moral right to rule the State.
Talking to media persons after participating in a slew of development programmes in his constituency, Chiranjeevi stated that Kiran Kumar Reddy has the capability to prove his majority in the assembly if the opposition Telugu Desam party introduces No Confidence Motion. “The government is ready to face No Trust Motion anytime and there is no threat to the government,” he said.
Stating that he was ready to take any position in the Congress party, Chiranjeevi said that he would abide by High Command decisions loyally. He said he was ready to take berth in the Central cabinet, if offered.
Later, addressing a gathering, Chiranjeevi said that he was making complete efforts to solve the drinking water problem in the constituency. He said that the government has allotted Rs 20 crore particularly to address the drinking water problem in the district permanently. (INN)
2011/12/10 18:50:48 Abu Dhabi, Dec 10 (IANS/WAM) UAE's mineral water export rose by 38 percent to about 107 million dhirams (about $13 million) in 2010 compared to the figure in the previous year.
Over 60 million litres of mineral water, worth about 50 million dirhams, was exported during the first half of 2011, the foreign trade ministry said Saturday.
Mineral water had been exported to over 25 countries, notably, Afghanistan, Oman and Pakistan, it added.
2012/3/29 7:09:40 Nagar Kurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Thursday demanded that the State Government immediately release drinking water to adjoining villages in Mahbubnagar district from Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.
Talking to media persons at Assembly Media Point, Nagam Janardhan Reddy said that the government has supplied 5 TMC of water from the scheme against the promised target of 17.9 TMC water to the district. If the government fails to release at least 2 TMC of water, the people in the district would face severe drinking water crisis, he said. The people of villages would lift flood gates of dam and release water by themselves if the government fails to take requisite measures, he warned.
Nagam also condemned the arrest of Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme Irrigation Water Committee chairman Sitarami Reddy for pressing for release of water from the dam. Demanding his immediate release, he also sought apology from the State Government for his illegal arrest.
Former minister and Kollapur MLA Jupalli Krishna Rao accused the Seemandhra government of being responsible for violating the rights of water share of Telangana people. He said that the government wants to supply water to Kurnool from RDS by violating the interests of Mahbubnagar people. Condemning the arrest of Sitarami Reddy, he demanded immediate release of water from the dam.
TDP MLA Ravula Chandrasekhar said that the district might witness serious drinking water problem if the government do act responsibly. He said that injustice would be meted out to Mahbubnagar people if the government does not take necessary steps.
BJP MLA Y Srinivas Reddy warned the government of serious consequences if it failed to release water. (INN)
2011/7/1 3:58:27 Households in the twin cities would now have to pay Rs 325 per water tanker supplied by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, while the non-domestic users would have to shell out Rs 515 per tanker carrying 5000 litres of water.
The HMWSSB on Friday announced that it would henceforth categorise the payment schedules into domestic and commercial users for smooth supply of water through tankers besides meeting its maintenance costs.
According to a notification issued by the HMWSSB, domestic users will have to pay Rs 135 as Board Cess and Rs 190 to the tanker owner for the supply of 5000 litres of water.
The non-domestic users, including Corporate Schools / Colleges, Hostels, Hotels, Industries, Companies, Hospitals, Shops, Super Markets, Banks, Insurance Corporations, APSRTC, Railways, Airport, etc, will have to pay Rs 515 for a tanker carrying 5000 litres of water. This includes Rs 325 as Board Cess and Rs 190 payable to the tanker owner.(INN)
2011/9/26 7:18:42 A day after firing salvo against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, the Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao found a new target on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, Dr Shankar Rao alleged that Home Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy was involved in corruption at a large-scale. He accused the Home Minister of taking bribe to execute official works. He alleged that Sabitha's corruption network was being operated by her relatives including her son and brother.
The Minister claimed that he had enough evidences that Sabitha Reddy took money to give postings of choice to police officials in Hyderabad and elsewhere. He said had already brought the matter to the notice of Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, but that latter took no action in this regard. A detailed letter has already been sent to the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking enquiry, he said.
The minister alleged that the corruption was rampant in the home, revenue and excise departments of the State Government. He said if the State Government fails to take action against Sabitha Reddy and do not take measures to prevent corruption in other departments, he would launch a massive agitation from October 2. He warned that the Congress party would be wiped off if it continues to ignore the issue of corruption.
Dr Shankar Rao said he was ready to resign from his post to launch agitation against the corruption in the State Government departments at various levels. (INN)
Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Rajasheakar and Jeevitha have company. Shreya is the latest star in Tollywood to join the bandwagon of social service.
Shreya has now taken upon the role of a social activist. She plans to educate the people bout the need to conserve water.
She says that water is a precious natural resource and people should learn to utilize it judiciously. She wants to educate the people about the importance and need to conserve water.
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday promised to give Manjira river water to Viakarabad town in Rangareddy district by month end.
Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday assured the State Legislative Assembly that the State Government would provide 5.5 TMC of water to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday stated that the government would release Rs 270 crore to solve the drinking water problem in the Malkajgiri parliament constituency.
Minister for Municipal Administration M Mahidhar Reddy informed the House that water cess has been increased with effect from December 1, 2011in the operational area of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy challenged Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu to prove the allegations levelled against her in connection with the mining lease of Obulapuram Mining Corporation, with substantial proof.
Actor-turned-politician and Congress MLA K Chiranjeevi on Wednesday denied reports that appeared in a section of media that the government led by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has come in minority and lost moral right to rule the State.
Nagar Kurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy on Thursday demanded that the State Government immediately release drinking water to adjoining villages in Mahbubnagar district from Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.
A day after firing salvo against Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, the Handlooms and Textiles Minister Dr P Shankar Rao found a new target on Monday.
