Riding on sympathy, Congress retains Andhra assembly seatHYDERABAD - Riding on a sympathy wave, Andhra Pradesh’s ruling Congress Monday retained the Tekkali assembly seat in the by-election held last week. Congress retains Tekkali assembly seat in AndhraHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh’s ruling Congress Monday retained the Tekkali assembly seat in Srikakulam district in the by-elections held last week. Andhra home minister visits YSR chopper crash siteHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P.Sabita Indra Reddy Sunday visited the hillock in Nallamalla forests in Kurnool district where a helicopter crash Sep 2 killed Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy and four others. CBI team visits YSR chopper crash siteHYDERABAD - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday began its probe into the Sep 2 helicopter crash that killed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others. Airport officials questioned over YSR copter crashHYDERABAD - A team of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), probing the Sep 2 helicopter crash that killed Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others Friday quizzed officials at the Begumpet Airport here. It is one of the four probes being conducted into the horrible accident. Congress mulls Jaganmohan for Andhra chief ministership (Lead, changing dateline)HYDERABAD/NEW DELHI - The Congress leadership is considering Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy for the post of Andhra Pradesh chief minister, said a close aide of late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, even as Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee clarified that a final decision would be taken at “an appropriate time.” ‘Congress leadership considering Jaganmohan’s candidature’HYDERABAD - The central leadership of the Congress party is considering Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy for the post of Andhra Pradesh chief minister, said a close aide of late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Krushi Bank scam prime accused released on bailHYDERABAD - Kosaraju Venkateswara Rao, the prime accused in the Rs.32 crore Krushi Bank scam that rocked Andhra Pradesh eight years ago, was Friday released from Chanchalguda central jail here after the Supreme Court granted him bail. Prime accused in Krushi Bank scam released on bailHYDERABAD - Kosaraju Venkateswara Rao, the prime accused in the Rs.32 crore Krushi Bank scam that rocked Andhra Pradesh eight years ago, was Friday released from Chanchalguda central jail here after the Supreme Court granted him bail. Who will be YSR’s successor? The suspense continuesHYDERABAD - With the central leadership of the Congress maintaining silence on the issue, suspense continues as to who would be the next chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. CBI to probe YSR’s deathNEW DELHI/HYDERABAD - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formed a special team to probe the death of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter crash on September 2. Over 70 percent polling in Andhra by-electionHYDERABAD - Over 70 percent voters cast their ballot in the bye-election to the Andhra Pradesh assembly from Tekkali constituency in Srikakulam district Thursday. Rosaiah claims cooperation from all ministersHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah Thursday denied that ministers were not cooperating with him in a bid to pressure the Congress leadership to name the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s son Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy as the next chief minister. Efforts to find YSR’s successor climaxHYDERABAD - Political activity aimed at finding a successor to late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy reached a climax Thursday with Congress legislators rushing here anticipating a meeting to elect a new leader. DGCA probe team visits YSR chopper crash siteHYDERABAD - An investigation team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), probing the Sep 2 helicopter crash that killed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others, Wednesday visited the crash site in Kurnool district. Hectic lobbying on for Andhra chief minister’s postNEW DELHI/HYDERABAD - Hectic lobbying was on for the Andhra Pradesh chief minister’s post as the Congress leadership Wednesday continued its consultations with party MPs and senior leaders to find a successor to Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy who was killed in a helicopter crash last week. Andhra declared drought-hitHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh was Wednesday declared drought-hit - a move that will enable the state to avail of central government funds and take up relief works in affected areas. Week later, mystery of YSR chopper crash unsolvedHYDERABAD - A week after the helicopter crash that killed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others, there is still no light on the circumstances that led to the accident. YSR’s son trying to display leadership qualities?HYDERABAD - In what is seen as an attempt to display his leadership skills, Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the son of late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Tuesday urged people to pay tribute to his father by voting for the Congress party. Efforts to find YSR’s successor gather momentumHYDERABAD - The central leadership of the Congress party has intensified efforts to find a successor to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who died in a helicopter crash last week. Trane leads the way in building a green futureHYDERABAD - In times of rapidly changing and challenging market conditions, the “green” concept is gaining tremendous importance in India. Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and comprehensive solutions, is committed to helping companies and building owners go “green” and increase their efforts in obtaining certification for efficient buildings such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for new constructions and major renovations. Ramalinga Raju stable in intensive care unitHYDERABAD - Disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services Ltd B. Ramalinga Raju remained in the intensive care unit of a government-run hospital Tuesday after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a jail here. His condition is said to be stable. Congress to send senior leaders to HyderabadHYDERABAD - The Congress central leadership is likely to send senior leaders Pranab Mukherjee, M. Veerappa Moily and Digvijay Singh here Sep 10 as part of its efforts to find a successor to late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who died in a helicopter crash last week. Hyderabad to host green building congress (Business Capsule)HYDERABAD - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is organising the seventh Green Building Congress Sep 10-12 in Hyderabad. CBI to probe YSR helicopter crash (Second Lead)HYDERABAD - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the helicopter crash that killed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others, as the central government accepted the state’s recommendation in this regard Monday. Actress-turned-politician Roja quits TDPHYDERABAD - In a setback to the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh, the party’s women wing president and actress R.K. Roja Monday resigned from the party alleging she was being ignored. Andhra interim government orders CBI probe into chopper crashHYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh Government on Monday recommended for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the chopper crash that killed Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy on September 2. CBI to probe YSR chopper crashHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh Monday recommended that the central government order a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the helicopter crash that killed late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others. CBI to probe YSR helicopter crashHYDERABAD - Andhra Pradesh has recommended to the central government that an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be ordered into the helicopter crash that killed late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and four others. Congress leadership begins process to pick YSR’s successorHYDERABAD - The central leadership of the Congress has launched the process of finding a successor to late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who died in a helicopter crash last week. |