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Rayala-Telangana Proposal is unacceptable: TRS

Hyderabad, Dec 04 (ANI): Supporters of Telanagana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) on Wednesday protested against the central government’s proposal for including two more districts in the new state of Telanagana, to be carved out of Andhra Pradesh. The party had called for protests in the region for three days, starting from Tuesday and had even appealed the Prime Minister to withdraw such proposal. Dec 4, 2013
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TRS Chief Says Rayala-Telangana Proposal is Unacceptable, Calls for Bandh on Thursday

The possibility of the creation of a new entity called Rayala-Telangana in Andhra Pradesh, a move that is likely to add the two Rayalaseema districts of Anantapur and Kurnool to Telangana, has angered the Telangana Rashtra Samithi party chief who is against any deviation from the original plan of how the states will be bifurcated. Dec 4, 2013
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It happens: Lord Buddha's Seat of Enlightenment dazzles with Thai Gold

Bihar, Nov 29 (ANI): India's sacred Buddhist Mahabodhi temple in the eastern state of Bihar, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site shines as its dome is inlaid with 280 kilograms of gold donated by devotees from Thailand. The Mahabodhi Temple complex, the holiest Buddhist of shrines is visited by Buddhist pilgrims from Sri Lanka, China, Japan and the entire of south east Asia. The Mahabodhi temple is a sacred place for Buddhists around the world as it is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The ancient temple is believed to have been built nearly 1500 years ago. Emperor Ashok, the great, visited this holy place in 260 BC and built a small temple there in honor of Buddha. Nov 29, 2013
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It happens: Cultural Festival

Imphal, Nov 29 (ANI): The ongoing Sangai Festival 2013 in northeastern state of Manipur is attracting huge crowd as people are thronging the venue to watch traditional dance performances, exhibition of handicrafts, martial arts and indulge in some exotic music and indigenous food. Sangai festival, which is held annually, kicked off on November 21st at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound in northeastern city of Imphal. The attractions at the ten-day cultural festival are performances by cultural troupes from Thailand and Myanmar, an exhibition of hand loom and handicrafts, indigenous sports of Manipur and local cuisines of the state, and also aims to highlight state's cultural heritage and eco-adventure activities. Altogether, 600 stalls including 300 standards, 200 premiums and 100 food stalls have been set up and assigned at the festival venue. Nov 29, 2013
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Bangaru Laxman on Tarun Tejpal - Part - 2

Hyderabad, Nov 29 (ANI): While Tehelka's former editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal heads towards Goa to face interrogation by the police over charges of sexual assault by a former journalist of the magazine, there are many who are happy over his fall. Former BJP president Bangaru Laxman, who was the target of Tehelka's first sting operation in 2001, took a dig at Tejpal saying that if he is the courageous journalist who stood for some morals, what he is afraid of. Nov 29, 2013
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Bangaru Laxman on Tarun Tejpal - Part - 1

Hyderabad, Nov 29 (ANI): While Tehelka's former editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal heads towards Goa to face interrogation by the police over charges of sexual assault by a former journalist of the magazine, there are many who are happy over his fall. Former BJP president Bangaru Laxman, who was the target of Tehelka's first sting operation in 2001, took a dig at Tejpal saying that if he is the courageous journalist who stood for some morals, what he is afraid of. Nov 29, 2013
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Abu Salem gets seven-year imprisonment in fake passport case

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (ANI): A special CBI court in Hyderabad has sentenced seven year rigorous imprisonment to underworld don, Abu Salem in fake passport case on Thursday. The gangster was found guilty under various sections of IPC for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. While speaking to mediapersons after the judgement, public prosecutor, TV Ramana revealed that Salem was charged under criminal conspiracy, cheating by personation and forgery for purpose of cheating. Nov 29, 2013
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'Cyclone Lehar' set to hit Andhra coast with full force by Thursday

Hyderabad, Nov 26 (ANI): Cyclone Lehar is all set to hit the Andhra coast with full force by Thursday. Weather bureau reports said that the severe cyclonic storm has now become a 'very severe cyclonic storm' over southeast Bay of Bengal, and is moving westwards. Nov 26, 2013
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After Phailin and Helen, Andhra Pradesh braces itself for Cyclone Lehar

Hyderabad, Nov 25 (ANI): After being hit by cyclones Phailin and Helen, Andhra Pradesh braces itself to face Cyclone Lehar which will hit the coastal state on November 28, according to Met office. State Disaster Management Commissioner C Parthasarathy said that the cyclone taken in the category of severe cyclone. He said that the wind velocity will be around 170-180 km per hour and there will be heavy rainfall too. Parthasarathy also said that there will be a video conferencing with all the collectors of the state for preparation. And that the state is taking all assistance from NDMA and home ministry in New Delhi. Nov 25, 2013