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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
If Godavari-Banakacherla project is okayed, people won't forgive BJP: Minister Venkat Reddy
NALGONDA: Stating that the Godavari-Banakacherla project, proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, will not be acceptable under any circumstances, Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Thursday warned that if the neighbouring state is allowed to go ahead with the project, the people of Telangana would not forgive the BJP. Speaking to reporters here, the minister said that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting, which discussed the G-B project, would be sent to the Centre on Friday. He also said that there will be a PowerPoint presentation on the project at Praja Bhavan on June 30. The minister also warned that there would be no question of the state government remaining silent if the Centre fails to grant permission for Telangana's irrigation projects. 'As the party that championed the formation of Telangana, the Congress would fight for the state's interests,' he said. Referring to the phone-tapping case, Venkat Reddy condemned it as a despicable crime. Questioning the integrity of officials, he said: 'Even if the then CM instructed them to tap phones, the officials should have refused to commit such an unethical act.' Seeks farmers cooperation Venkat Reddy, meanwhile, said that the government was ready to release funds for the Brahmana Vellemla Reservoir under the Udayasamudram Lift Irrigation Scheme if the remaining land acquisition is completed swiftly. He urged farmers to cooperate by handing over their lands, which would enable the government to accelerate canal works, complete the project and provide irrigation to one lakh acres. On Thursday, the minister made a surprise inspection at the Brahmana Vellemla Reservoir site. It's worth mentioning here that this reservoir was inaugurated on December 7 last year and subsequently, irrigation water was also supplied to the farmlands under the reservoir. On Wednesday, one pump was switched on, followed by another on Thursday, to fill the reservoir with water from Panagal Udayasamudram. The reservoir is expected to be fully filled within two days, with approximately 960 cusecs of water flowing in. Speaking with farmers, the minister reiterated that the government was committed to providing irrigation to one lakh acres. He, however, noted that land acquisition for another 1,800 acres is still pending. 'If these lands are handed over to the government, canal excavation can be expedited, thus achieving the project's objective,' he added.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Speed up work on ongoing R&B projects: Komatireddy
Hyderabad Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has directed officials to accelerate ongoing construction works under the R&B Department, especially those nearing completion and ready for public use. The Minister said that the R&B Department carries major responsibilities and urged officers to prioritise and finish critical infrastructure projects swiftly. Mr. Venkat Reddy reviewed the progress of works taken up by the department with senior officials on Sunday. The Minister inquired about the status of pending Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOCs) in Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, Narayanpet and Karimnagar districts. Officials brought to his notice the issue of pending payment of bills. He wanted officials to ensure completion of IDOCs in Warangal and Mulugu, which were in final stages, so that they were kept ready for inauguration. Referring to the rail-over-bridges, he specifically wanted the completion of Madhavnagar ROB in Nizamabad at the earliest. Officials were directed to focus on the construction of medical colleges and TIMS that were in the final stages of completion. Emphasising the need for quality road infrastructure, he cited Greater Hyderabad, which witnessed movement of over 91 lakh vehicles every day calling for the need for high quality road infrastructure in both urban and rural parts of the State. The Minister assured that he would discuss and resolve pending bills of contractors and work agencies with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Veera Ratna Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers
Vijayawada: Brigadier V Venkat Reddy, Director of the State Sainik Welfare Department, said here on Tuesday that inspired by the sacrifice of a military Colonel in Karnataka who died in the line of duty, the Veera Ratna Foundation has been established to support the families of fallen soldiers. State Sainik Welfare Department in collaboration with the Karnataka-based Veera Ratna Foundation jointly organised an awareness programme aimed at empowering 'Veera Naaris' here. Addressing the Veera Naaris, Brigadier Venkat Reddy stated that the programme's objective was to raise awareness among these families, who have lost loved ones in the service of the nation. He commended the State government's decision to increase financial assistance for families of fallen soldiers from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. He also mentioned that efforts were underway to provide 300 square yards of house plots, along with either 2.5 acres of wet land or five acres of dry land. Furthermore, opportunities are being created for Veera Naaris aged between 25 and 35 to join as women police officers. Archana Chakravarthy, CEO of Veera Ratna Foundation, shared that their foundation currently provides services to Veera Naari families in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, with aspirations to expand nationwide. She expressed happiness at the Sainik Welfare Department's invitation to extend their services to Andhra Pradesh. She reiterated the foundation's commitment to supporting the children of fallen soldiers with their education, health and other needs. The foundation also aims to provide training in various skills and professions to help these women achieve financial and mental stability. The foundation also plans to present 'Sainik Memorial Awards' in the schools where the martyred soldiers studied, with the awards being handed over by the Veera Naaris themselves. Additional Director of the Sainik Welfare Department Shiv Prasad, the district officials, Veera Ratna Foundation staff and families of soldiers who sacrificed their lives at the borders, from various districts also participated.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BRS-era aides on government radar
HYDERABAD: Amid rising concerns over the unauthorised disclosure of sensitive information, the state government has launched an internal review to identify private individuals from the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime who continue to serve in key ministerial offices under the current Congress administration. According to high-level sources, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has directed the state intelligence department to compile a detailed record of personnel working in the offices of all Cabinet ministers. The focus is on identifying private aides — particularly personal assistants (PAs), private secretaries (PSs), public relations officers (PROs) and other support staff — who have either remained in their posts or been reappointed despite the change in government. The move follows repeated incidents where internal documents and policy decisions surfaced on social media and Opposition-affiliated platforms before their official release. Officials suspect that individuals retained from the BRS government may be leaking information to their former political networks. One example cited is Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy's office, where his current PA, Venkat Reddy, also served as PA to former finance minister T Harish Rao during the BRS tenure. Similarly, Forests and Environment Minister Konda Surekha's PA, P Krishna, is a holdover from the previous regime. Several PROs across ministries are also said to fall into this category. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, sources say, was initially opposed to re-employing staff from the previous government. However, some ministers opted to retain or reappoint their preferred aides, exercising discretion in these appointments.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
Man held for 77 fake emergency calls to cops in Sangareddy
Hyderabad: The Sirgapur police on Friday arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly calling the police control room 77 times over the past six months, citing false arrested was identified as N Suresh, a labourer and a native of Pedda Mubarakpur in Sangareddy to Sirgapur SI Venkat Reddy, Suresh's wife left him due to his alcoholism. "After 8 pm, he would repeatedly call the police control room, claiming to need immediate help. Most of the time, he pretended he was about to end his life," the SI said."At other times, he complained that his wife was missing. He used a different name and location in each call. He often called the district control room, and whenever our team reached the said location, he was neither present nor unreachable on his phone," the SI further police team tracked his phone and arrested him from his village on Friday. A case was booked against him under sections 292 and 355 of BNS.
