Kiran Kumar Reddy to lobby against state`s bifurcation

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 22:54

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and other leaders plan to press their case on Andhra Pradesh`s bifurcation with top leaders in Delhi, it was announced here on Sunday.

Lack of political management made Telangana controversial: BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:34

Favouring the early creation of Telangana, BJP on Saturday said the lack of political management in creation of the new state has made the cause controversial.

BJP`s suggestions on Telangana will be considered: Jaipal Reddy

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 23:50

Suggestions by the BJP with regard to Telangana bill are welcome and will be considered, senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy said on Friday amid demands by the main opposition for amendments to the proposed legislation.

Shutdown in Seemandhra hits normal life

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 11:50

The day-long shutdown in Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions of Andhra Pradesh Thursday to protest state`s bifurcation hit normal life.

Don`t extend time to debate Telangana Bill: Ministers to Prez

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 20:44

Ministers and legislators from Telangana, cutting across party lines, today stepped up their efforts to block Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy`s move to seek more time to discuss the Statehood Bill and urged President not to allow "distortion" of Constitution.

Congress, TDP, TRS candidates file papers for Rajya Sabha elections

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 16:36

Three candidates of Congress party, two of TDP and one from TRS Tuesday filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections from Andhra Pradesh.

Congress, TDP, TRS candidates file papers for Rajya Sabha elections

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 16:34

Three candidates of Congress party, two of TDP and one from TRS Tuesday filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections from Andhra Pradesh.

Not backing Telangana Bill unless Seemandhra concerns addressed: BJP

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 00:53

BJP`s national general secretary P Muralidhar Rao on Monday said his party would not back the Telangana Bill unless the concerns of Seemandhra region were addressed.

AP CM`s resolution leaves Telangana ministers fuming

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:36

The Congress government in Andhra Pradesh was on Monday vertically split over Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy`s bid to move a resolution to return the bifurcation bill, with Telangana ministers demanding that he quit as they no longer recognised him as leader of the House.

Will decide on Telangana after considering views: BJP

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:02

With the Telangana Bill expected to come up in Parliament during the session next month, main opposition BJP on Friday said it will decide on its stance after considering various views, particularly in the context of "justice" for Seemandhra region.

Suspense continues over new party in Seemandhra

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 17:04

The suspense continues over a new political party as banners and posters have sprung across Seemandhra while a media blitzkrieg has been launched on television channels in support of a united Andhra Pradesh.

President gives 7 days to AP Assembly to discuss Telangana bill

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 14:10

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday gave seven more days to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly till January 30 to discuss and debate the draft Telangana bill in the House before returning it to the Centre.