Friday, Mar 29 2024 | Time 14:53 Hrs(IST)
image
States » South


Conducting GP polls snowballs into controversy in AP

Vijayawada, Jan 23 (UNI) Conducting elections to the Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh snowballed into a major controversy between the State Election Commission (SEC) and the state government, as the government officials did not attend a video conference convened by the SEC on Saturday.
State Election Commissioner (SEC) Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar issued notification to conduct local body elections this morning, which were to be held in four phases in February.
The SEC convened a video conference this evening for which Chief Secretary of government of AP Aditya Nath Das, DGP Gautam Sawan and Panchayat Raj officials did not attend. Moreover, the District Collectors and other officials did not attend the meeting either in various districts. The SEC is understood to have taken the matter seriously and is going to complain to the Governor.
More News

SCR achieves 100 pc electrification of erstwhile BG rail network in Nanded Division

29 Mar 2024 | 1:59 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) In a significant stride towards Mission Electrification, South Central Railway (SCR) has successfully electrified its entire broad gauge (BG) railway lines across its network, demonstrating a committed effort towards modernization.

see more..

Heat wave condition likely in Telangana on Apr 1-2: Met

29 Mar 2024 | 1:50 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the Adilabad, KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, and Kamareddy districts of Telangana on April 1, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.

see more..

Christians in Telangana observes Good Friday with special prayers

29 Mar 2024 | 11:54 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) Christians across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and other regions of Telangana solemnly observed Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, through special prayers and fasting.

see more..

Hyd: Former ALC sentenced to 2 years RI for disproportionate assets

29 Mar 2024 | 11:46 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) The Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad has sentenced Thodi Ramesh, the former Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) at the Office of the Commissioner of Labour in Hyderabad, to undergo two years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) along with a fine of Rs one lakh.

see more..
TN LS polls : 933 Nominations accepted on scrutiny, 569 rejected

TN LS polls : 933 Nominations accepted on scrutiny, 569 rejected

29 Mar 2024 | 8:23 AM

Chennai, Mar 29 (UNI A total of 933 nominations filed by the candidates for the April 19 single phase
Lok Sabha elections, including that of all prominent candidates of leading political parties were accepted on scrutiny by the Election Commission.

see more..
image