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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ashok Gajaputi Raju sworn in as 22nd governor of Goa
PANAJI: Former union minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju was sworn in as the 22nd governor of Goa on Saturday in the presence of a host of officials and dignitaries. Ashok Gajaputi Raju. (File Photo) The chief justice of the Bombay high court, Justice Alok Aradhe, administered the oath of office to the governor. Speaking after his swearing-in, Gajapati Raju said he was looking forward to working with the people of Goa. 'I am delighted to be in Goa and delighted to swear by the constitution of India to serve the people of the country but Goans in particular. We all work as a team. I'm really delighted. I don't know the local language, but this is my first assignment at this state office,' he told reporters after the ceremony. 'I am looking forward to working with you. We want everyone to work united, and when we unite, we are second to none in the world,' he added. The oath ceremony was attended by chief minister Pramod Sawant along with the council of ministers, members of Parliament, MLAs and various dignitaries including Union minister for civil aviation K Rammohan Naidu, Union MoS, Shripad Naik, Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Chintakayala Ayyannapatradu, minister for women and child welfare, Andhra Pradesh, Gummidi Sandhya Rani, Rajya Sabha member Sadanand Shet Tanawade, other political leaders, and others. 'On behalf of the Goa government and the people of Goa I welcome him. He has vast experience in governance and administration. I will enjoy working under his guidance. He will be useful for us,' Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said. Gajapathi Raju served as Union minister for civil aviation during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 1978 he became MLA for Vizinagar constituency in Andhra Pradesh and later became a cabinet minister.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tirupati to host nat'l conference on women empowerment on Sept 14, 15
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu has directed officials to make the forthcoming All India Conference of Parliamentary and Legislative Committees on Empowerment of Women, scheduled to be held in Tirupati on September 14 and 15, a grand and memorable event. Chairing a high-level preparatory meeting at the district Collectorate on Wednesday, the Speaker explained the significance of the national conference and called for coordinated efforts by all departments to ensure its success. The meeting was attended by Assembly Deputy Speaker K Raghurama Krishna Raju, District In-charge Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, Assembly Secretary General Suryadevara Prasanna Kumar, TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Executive Officer J Syamala Rao, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar, Assembly OSD Pettanna Choudary, and other senior officials. Addressing the gathering, Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu said the two-day event would bring together legislative committees on women's empowerment from all State Assemblies and the Parliamentary committee, with each State sending a delegation of 5 to 6 members. The participants will deliberate on critical social issues affecting women and are expected to formulate policy recommendations, which will later be discussed in the respective legislative bodies. He urged all officials to extend their full support in making the conference an unprecedented success, befitting the importance of the subject. Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishna Raju informed that the conference will begin with a spiritual visit to the Tirumala temple on the morning of September 14, followed by the official inauguration at 10 am. Cultural events, including a Sound and Light Show at Chandragiri Fort, will be organised for the delegates. On September 15, efforts will be made to showcase Srikalahasti's spiritual heritage and the famed Kalamkari art, he said. District In-charge Minister Satya Prasad stated that liaison officers would be appointed for the visiting delegates, and arrangements related to security, accommodation and conference venues were being meticulously planned. Collector Dr S Venkateswar assured that accommodation would be arranged across various hotels and that tight security protocols would be in place to ensure smooth conduct of the event. After the conference, on September 16, the delegates will be taken on a tour of Sri City, Sriharikota and other key locations. Among those present were Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, Tirupati Municipal Commissioner N Mourya, trainee Collector Sandeep Raghu Vanshi, Gudur Sub-Collector Raghavendra Meena and MLAs Arani Srinivasulu, Bojjala Sudhir Reddy, N Vijayasree. TDP leaders G Narasimha Yadav, C Diwakar Reddy, M Sugunamma, A Ravi Naidu and others also took part.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tirupati to host national conference on women's empowerment on September 14
Tirupati is all set to host the All India conference on parliamentary/legislative committees on 'Empowerment of Women' on September 14 and 15. The event will be attended by public representatives from across the country. At a preparatory meet held in the city on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu and the Deputy Speaker R. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju called it a rare privilege for the State, and more particularly Tirupati, to play host to the event. The members of the panel will discuss the issues pertaining to women legislators and parliamentarians. The recommendations will later be sent to the respective Speakers as well as the government. It may be recalled that Mumbai had recently hosted the nationwide meeting of the members of Parliamentary Committee on Estimates and the Committee on SC/ST Welfare. 'The parliamentarians and legislators attending the meeting will be taken on a tour to Srikalahasti, Sri City and Sriharikota', Mr. Patrudu said. Meanwhile, Mr. Raju said that apart from the 31 members of the parliamentary panel, six panel members from each of the 31 State Legislative Assemblies would attend the meet. Minister for Revenue, Registration and Stamps Anagani Satya Prasad, who is also the district in-charge Minister, offered to make all arrangements ahead of the prestigious event and asked the Collector S. Venkateswar to leave no stone unturned for the successful conduct of the two-day meeting. MLAs Arani Srinivasulu (Tirupati), Bojjala Sudhir Reddy (Srikalahasti), Nelavala Vijayasri (Sullurpeta), trainee Collector Sandeep Raghuvanshi, District Revenue Officer M. Narasimhulu and Gudur Sub-Collector Raghavendra Meena were among the participants.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Monsoon Session of Andhra Assembly likely in August
VIJAYAWADA: The Monsoon Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in August. In an informal interaction with mediapersons in his chambers in the State Assembly on Wednesday, Speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu said the Monsoon Session may be for 10 days. He informed that the national conference of women lawmakers on women empowerment will be held in Tirupati on September 14 and 15. Later, Ayyanna Patrudu inspected the under construction quarters of MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati. Speaking on the occasion, he suggested that residential quarters of MLAs and MLCs be constructed keeping in mind the number of seats to be increased after the delimitation. He directed officials to create all modern facilities like swimming pool, club house and others. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of construction of 288 quarters in 12 towers, the Speaker said the quarters will be made available to MLAs and MLCs by December 2025. All the MLAs and MLCs will be in their quarters in Amaravati by the commencement of next budget session. Quarters are also being constructed for 35 Ministers and 36 Judges of the High Court, which will be readied by March 2026. The official residence of the Chief Minister, and Raj Bhavan will be constructed on the banks of Krishna river, he added.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
House panel in Andhra Pradesh seeks strict laws to curb loan, betting apps
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly's Petitions Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker K Raghurama Krishna Raju, has called for stronger laws and systems to combat the rising threat of cybercrimes, particularly those involving fraudulent betting and loan apps. Speaking to the media at the Assembly premises, Raghurama said such apps have been deceiving thousands of unsuspecting individuals, causing serious financial and psychological harm. He was joined by committee members Anakapalli MLA Konatala Ramakrishna, Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, and Visakhapatnam North MLA P Vishnu Kumar Raju. On the occasion, the Deputy Speaker noted that a petition from Bhimavaram had been discussed by the committee, highlighting the need for urgent intervention. 'Betting and loan apps are destroying lives. In Telangana alone, 950 people were duped last year. Though exact numbers for Andhra Pradesh are unavailable, officials estimate thousands have been affected,' he said. At the national level, the lack of centralised data makes it difficult to gauge the full scale of the issue, Raghurama added. The committee discussed existing laws, the efforts of the police, and the need to further strengthen cybercrime legislation. Raghurama cited ongoing legal proceedings related to the Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 2020, which some have challenged in court, arguing that skill-based games should not be banned. 'The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive to constitute a panel to define skill and chance-based games. Though the committee submitted its report in August 2023 and the State filed a counter in August 2024, the case is still pending,' Raghurama said. He urged the Advocate General to expedite the hearing. He emphasised the need for new legal provisions through the Assembly to effectively counter cyber fraud and protect citizens. The committee has invited officials from the IT and Home Departments to attend its next meeting on July 18 for further deliberations.
