Govt okays free medical visas for Maldivians for 90 days

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:57

In a move which will come as a boost for the medical tourism and health sector, government on Thursday allowed free medical visas for Maldivian nationals for 90 days.

Telangana: Shutdown continues in Seemandhra for second day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 08:46

Shutdown continued for the second day in Rayalaseema and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh against the central government`s decision to bifurcate the state by carving out separate Telangana state.

Telangana: Chiranjeevi writes to Sonia, asks his resignation be accepted

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 22:07

Alleging that the views of Seemandhra people did not get reflected in Union Cabinet`s nod to formation of Telangana state, Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi on Friday asked UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to see that his resignation from the post, submitted earlier, is accepted.

Ram Charan Teja, Venkatesh to work together

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:10

Actors Ram Charan Teja and Venkatesh Daggubati will team up for upcoming untitled Telugu multi-starrer to be helmed by Krishna Vamsi.

Mahabubnagar bus mishap kills leader of Chiranjeevi`s fan club

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 20:33

Among the dead in today`s terrible bus tragedy in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, is Venkatesh, a leader of actor-turned-politician and Union Minister Chiranjeevi`s fans` association in Karnataka.

Pawan Kalyan, Naga Babu deny joining TDP

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:54

Telugu film actors Pawan Kalyan and Nagendra Babu, brothers of Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi, have denied reports they are joining the Telugu Desam Party.

Chiranjeevi named in Congress’ coordination committee for Andhra

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 23:45

Chiranjeevi and Damodar Raja Narsimha are members of the Coordination Committee for Andhra Pradesh formed by Congress on Wednesday.

Makers likely to approach Kareena Kapoor Khan for `Gabbar`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:28

The makers of ‘Gabbar’, the Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster ‘Ramanaa’, are reportedly considering actress Kareena Kapoor to be cast opposite Akshay Kumar in the film.

I would love to direct Chiranjeevi again: VV Vinayak

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 12:24

Telugu filmmaker VV Vinayak, who turned 38 Wednesday, says that if given an opportunity, he would love to direct Chiranjeevi for the second time.

Telangana row: PM to take a call on resignations of Seemandhra ministers

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 08:42

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will take a call on the resignations of three Union ministers who quit office over the Union Cabinet`s decision to proceed with the creation of Telangana state.