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Kiran Kumar Reddy invokes Indira Gandhi to underline united Andhra stand

Hyderabad, Nov 01 (ANI): In his speech on the state Formation Day celebrations, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Kiran Kumar Reddy took a dig at the ruling Congress for approving the creation of Telangana as he recalled that the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a supporter of a United Andhra. In late July, the ruling Congress party had passed a resolution for the creation of the new Telangana state, a move that revived deep political divisions. Nov 1, 2013
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Lok Sabha Speaker rejects resignation of 13 Andhra MP's

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): The resignation of 13 MP's from Andhra Pradesh has been rejected by the Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. The Speaker did not find the resignations in the proper format. The Lok Sabha release said that Constitutional provisions and rules of procedure and conduct of business in Lok Sabha stipulate that resignation should be in a proper format and a member doing so shall not give any reason for the resignation. The members who had resigned include Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, M Rajamohan Reddy, Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, G V Harsha Kumar, V Aruna Kumar, A Sai Prathap, Sabbam Hari, among others. Oct 19, 2013
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Phailin caused extensive loss of property: NDMA

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): As Cyclone Phailin left a trail of destruction knocking down lakhs of homes affecting nearly 90 lakh people, NDMA Vice Chairman M Shashidhar Reddy said that there has been extensive loss of property but loss of life has been minimized Oct 14, 2013
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Andhra Pradesh: CM reviewed Phailin Cyclone, not much causality, says FM

Hyderabad, Oct 13 (ANI): After Phailin cyclone unleashed its fury over the north coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the state's Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is to review the situation and has asked for full report on the same by Saturday evening, as confirmed by the state's Finance Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy. Reddy further confirmed that there are very less causalities in the case and there is loss in the agriculture sector mainly as many horticulture gardens were destroyed during the cyclone. Oct 13, 2013
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No reports of Cyclone Phailin casualties so far: NDMA

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Nearly eleven hours after hitting the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh with a wind speed of about 200 kilometers per hour, MeT department confirms that the intensity of cyclone Phailin has decreased but heavy rains will continue for the next 48 hours. Local media is reporting damage to property and to substantial flooding in coastal districts of Odisha and on National Highway Five. Several teams of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy are on standby across the region to begin massive relief and rescue operations. NDMA Vice Chairman M Shashidhar Reddy said that there are no reports of Cyclone Phailin casualties so far. Oct 13, 2013
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About 4 lakh people have been evacuated from AP and Odisha: NDMA

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): As Cyclonic storm Phailin, which is touching wind speeds of 210 to 220 kilometer an hour, is expected to hit the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh between 6 pm and 8 pm tonight on Saturday, NDMA Vice Chairman Shashidhar Reddy on Saturday said that on the whole, about 4 lakh people have been evacuated from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Oct 12, 2013
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Power services and agriculture will be affected by Cyclone Phailin: NDMA

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): As Cyclonic storm Phailin, which is touching wind speeds of 210 to 220 kilometer an hour, is expected to hit the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh between 6 pm and 8 pm tonight on Saturday, NDMA Vice Chairman Shashidhar Reddy on Saturday said that on power services, agriculture road communication and railways will be affected by the Cyclone. He also requested people to abide by evacuation orders else local government will use force. Oct 12, 2013