Govt in Kerala is seeking to raise around Rs 2500 crores for Covid-19 relief operations

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Govt in Kerala is seeking to raise around Rs 2500 crores for Covid-19 relief operations

The Left government in Kerala is seeking to raise around Rs 2500 crores for Covid-19 relief operations from contributions made by government employees. The government has urged employees to donate one month’s salary. The state has rolled out this request as Salary Challenge.

The cabinet meeting approved Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s recommendation to introduce the salary challenge to meet the challenges of Covid-19.During 2018 megafloods, the chief minister made a similar appeal and collected around Rs 2000 crores through voluntary donations made by government staff.

Around 5.9 lakh government employees participated in the challenge. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan donated Rs 1 lakh as salary challenge and all cabinet ministers and their staff voluntarily joined by donating their one month salary.

But Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala and BJP state President K Surendran objected government’s move to cut April month’s salary from government employees on the ground that such mandatory salary cuts would lead to financial stress.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan revealed that state financial situation was moving from bad to worst and hard decisions need to be taken to tide over the financial crisis during Covid-19.

“Kerala is passing through a most challenging period while fighting the pandemic. We are using all our resources to save our people. Thousands of medical professionals are working round-the-clock risking their lives to save the people who are infected. I appeal to all to donate one month’s salary to CM Disaster Relief Fund to support government initiatives,” the chief minister appealed.

Modi announced the Found Amount

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Modi announced the Found Amount

It’s already known that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) fund last Saturday and asked everyone to donate to that account in order to take part in country’s battle against Covid-19 pandemic.

But when an RTI activist queried about the fund, it has come out that some unrevealed trustees are acting as the caretakers of the fund. And the big question is, when there is PM’s National Relief Fund already, which gives 100% income tax rebate for the donors, what is the need to setup PM-CARES?

Talking about the same, Congress MP Sashi Tharoor tweeted, “Why not simply rename PMNRF as PM-CARES, given the PM’s penchant for catchy acronyms, instead of creating a separate Public Charitable Trust whose rules & expenditure are totally opaque?”, asking Modi to give an explanation to the people of the country.

Another RTI query revealed that PMNRF has almost Rs 3900 crores unspent balance, which is raised by Congress again, asking Modi as to why he has set up this new fund. Also Congress questions why no opposition leaders or other prominent persons from civil society are made trustees of the fund.

Modi requesting people to ‘Social Distancing’

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Modi requesting people to ‘Social Distancing’

In this Corona outbreak, from medical experts to celebs, many are requesting people to practice ‘Social Distancing’ which is the only option to stay safe. Well not just appealing, one should lead the way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who held a cabinet meeting the other day practiced ‘Social Distancing.’

In this picture we can see, Modi and his ministers sitting at a distance from each other. The big table is removed and only chairs and small tables are provided to ministers to keep their files.Earlier when the plastic was banned, Modi asked his staff to replace plastic water bottles with water jugs and glasses.Acts like these will at least create awareness among one percent of people which can really make a change.

Pawan Kalyan has announced Funds TO Two Telugu States

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Pawan Kalyan has announced Funds TO Two Telugu States

Janasena president and film star, Pawan Kalyan, has announced 50 lakhs each to CM Relief Fund of Telugu states and then another 1 crore to PM Relief Fund to help the needy and poor during the turbulent times of Covid-19 health crisis. He happens to be the first celebrity and also politician in the whole of India to give 2 crores as a donation, while he is the only big celebrity in Tollywood to do that barring Nithin, Trivikram and Rajasekhar.

PK’s ardent fan, comedian Aadhi of Jabardasth fame also felt happy as he states that Pawan Kalyan’s gesture will now move many other celebrities to give donations. Also, on the other hand, people are referring to PK’s tweet and asking other celebs to come forward and donate to the poor.

Film Industry folks are actually waiting for celebs to donate for those poor daily wage workers of Telugu cinema who lost their livelihood after Tollywood shut down and now with 21 days lockdown.

The coronavirus is a big attack on our fragile economy : Rahul Gandhi

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The coronavirus is a big attack on our fragile economy : Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for immediate steps to revive the country’s economy and said there was a need for a big financial package.He pointed out that the coronavirus outbreak was a serious attack on our fragile economy and took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for beating of “thalis” in the honour of those working to contain the spread of the virus.

Mr Gandhi said clapping would not help the daily wage workers and small and medium entrepreneurs.”The coronavirus is a big attack on our fragile economy. Small and medium entrepreneurs and our daily wage workers are the most affected.”Clapping will not help them. Today there is a need for cash relief and tax sops, besides relief in repayment of loans as part of a big economic package. Take immediate steps,” the former Congress chief said in a tweet in Hindi.

Narendra Modi shared an awareness video about coronavirus

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Narendra Modi shared an awareness video about coronavirus

With the rapidly increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases all over the world, a lot of people are sharing informative videos on social media just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM took to Twitter on Saturday to share an awareness video on how easily one can spread the novel coronavirus.He even urged people to share more such videos which can easily educate people about the novel virus.

He shared the video with the caption, “Minute precautions can make monumental impacts and save many lives. Saw this interesting video on social media. If you have such videos that can educate people and spread awareness on battling COVID-19, please do so using #IndiaFightsCorona.”

The clip begins with a man sneezing by covering his face with hands as he enters a lift. After which he uses the same hands, which now have droplets, to press the button on the lift. The video then continues to show how a cycle forms and the virus spreads from one person to another quite easily.The video ends with the same person using a handkerchief, instead of his hands, to cover his mouth while sneezing; depicting how one action can change a lot.

BJP to Appoint new presidents to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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BJP to Appoint new presidents to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Former Maharashtra governor and senior BJP leader Vidyasagar Rao said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would be moving forward with renewed enthusiasm in the two Telugu states. He who met BJP national president JP Nadda on Thursday asserted that new Presidents for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will be appointed soon. Speaking to media, Rao has said that they have emerged as an alternative to the TRS.

He alleged that TRS is politicizing the CAA issue though there is no harm in the acting borough by the center to any section of the society. ‘The BJP will fight for making September 17 as Telangana formation, which is happening in Karnataka and Maharashtra, ‘ Vidyasagar Rao said. He emphasized the importance of the mother tongue and staged an event in Hyderabad on Friday. He said that students should not feel troubled with languages at home and school.

Shaheen Bagh Now Suicide Bombers’ Breeding Ground: Minister Giriraj Singh

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Shaheen Bagh Now Suicide Bombers’ Breeding Ground: Minister Giriraj Singh

Shaheen Bagh has grown a breeding ground for suicide bombardiers planning upon the nation from the capital city, Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated today, continuing to the hate conversations that have denied the Delhi election campaign.

Shaheen Bagh is not a movement anymore. Suicide bombers are being raised here. A conspiracy is being planned against the country in the country’s capital Giriraj Singh tweeted in Hindi on Shaheen Bagh, the heart of protests against the citizenship law CAA.

Giriraj Singh, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries is notorious for his incendiary speeches, for which he has mostly gone unpunished.

A multitude of BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, have targeted the Shaheen Bagh protest in a deeply polarizing campaign for the Saturday Delhi election.

Since December 18, hundreds of men, women, and children have sat on protest on the road at Shaheen Bagh in south Delhi, against the religion-based Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA, which enables non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to become Indian citizens if they escaped religious persecution and entered India before 2015.

The government has been accused by critics of subverting the constitutional principle of secularism and discriminating against Muslims by bringing in the CAA.

The BJP has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing active support to the Shaheen Bagh protesters.

The ruling party’s campaign pitch has circled around Shaheen Bagh and the narrative that the protesters are “anti-national” and have blocked a key road, inconveniencing thousands of commuters.

Last week, Amit Shah had said at a Delhi rally that people should press the button on the Electronic Voting Machine with “such anger that the protesters in Shaheen Bagh feel the current”.

PM Announces committee For Construction Of Ram Temple In Ayodhya

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PM Announces committee For Construction Of Ram Temple In Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stated in parliament a committee to manage the development of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, as directed by the Supreme Court.

PM Modi said in the Lok Sabha that his government was determined to arrange a trust called Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Skshetra, which will take choices autonomously on the development of a Ram temple and associated issues.

he said to extend all the support for the construction of grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, to roars of “Jai Shri Ram” arising from the government seats.

The Prime Minister stated the choice had been exerted in order with the Supreme Court’s important order in November giving the discussed land in Ayodhya to Ram Lalla and allowing alternative five acres of land for a mosque to the Sunni Waqf Board.

PM Modi said the Uttar Pradesh government had granted to return the land in Ayodhya to the Waqf Board.

The Supreme Court had given the government a three-month timeline to set up a trust for a temple at the site where the 16th-century Babri mosque stood before it was razed by Hindu activists in 1992.

Two days before the Delhi election, questions have been raised about whether the announcement was a violation of the model code of conduct.

Centre Declines To Intervene In CM Jagan’s 3-Capitals Plan

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Centre Declines To Intervene In CM Jagan’s 3-Capitals Plan

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s plan for a three-city capital, the Centre categorically said in parliament today that it is the state’s privilege to compromise on a city. In reply to a topic from TDP MP Jayadev Galla, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said, “It is for each state to decide on the capital within its territory”.

Chandrababu Naidu had plunged Amaravati as the latest futuristic capital of the Andhra Pradesh. Vehemently upon the three-city plan, it had directed the Central Government whether it was conscious of Mr. Reddy’s plan and would advise the state government not to resort to such decisions.

The three-city plan, the parliamentarian from Guntur had claimed in his question, would “not only vitiate the investment climate but will also be a great loss to thousands of farmers who have given their land for construction of new capital Amaravati”. He had also asked how the three-city plan was “likely to help the state and its people”.

In a written reply that ruled out any intervention by the Centre, Mr. Rai said that Recently media reports have appeared indicating the State Government’s decision to create three capitals for the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Amaravati was notified as to the capital of Andhra Pradesh in April 2015. Recently, the state government passed a bill, repealing an Act from when Chandrababu Naidu was chief minister, detailing plans to build a futuristic capital at Amaravati.

A separate bill, the “Decentralised Governance, and Inclusive Development Bill”, was also passed in the state assembly that mentioned three capitals — an executive capital at Vizag, a legislative capital at Amaravati and a judicial capital at Kurnool — covering the three geographical regions of the state.

The committee mentioned the subject to a picked committee. But meanwhile, the state government decided to dissolve the legislative council, saying it was being used politically by the Telugu Desam Party and that it was a burden on the state’s resources.

In reply to another question from Telugu Desam MP from Vijayawada Kesineni Srinivas, asking if the Central government had taken cognizance of the “mass public protests in Andhra Pradesh” regarding a capital at Amaravati and also asked about alleged police brutality. Protests have been on for several weeks in some villages around Amaravati, opposing the shifting of the capital city to Visakhapatnam.

He also questioned if the state government had acquainted the Central Government regarding it and whether the Central government proposed any invasion.

Replying to these questions, Nityanand Rai clarified that law and order is a state subject and the Centre monitors and sends forces if requested for by the state. He also explained that they got no description for the state and were not proposing any interference.

TRS declares Sunil Rao as Karimnagar Mayor candidate

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TRS declares Sunil Rao as Karimnagar Mayor candidate

The TRS party has declared Sunil Rao as its nominee for the Karimnagar Mayor election, which will be held today after the swearing-in of the councilors.

The party has acquired 33 divisions in Karimnagar and the nominees will take oath today at 11 am. While the Mayor’s election will be carried at 12.30 pm. Though, the TRS count touched 40 after seven independent contestants who won in the elections entered the ruling party.

Out of the entire 60 seats in Karimnagar, TRS acquired 33, 13 seats for BJP, MIM for seven and seven by independent contestants. The independent contestants joined TRS on Tuesday.

We are happy to embrace the Council Abolition resolution: YSRCP MLCs

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We are happy to embrace the Council Abolition resolution: YSRCP MLCs

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and MLC Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose have stated that he is happy to admit the dismissal of the Council. The YSRCP leader opined that the past chief minister NTR has earlier rejected under the Council on the recommendation of Ramoji Rao while CM Jagan Mohan Reddy now has chosen to eliminate the Council for the state’s interest.

The CM is trying to correct the unfortunate decisions made by Chandrababu in his regime by rejecting the Sivaramakrishnan committee’s report on the Capital, Subhash Chandra Bose said. It is unfortunate for TDP for using the Council as a political center. On the other hand, the other minister Mopidevi Venkataramana who is also an MLC, has said that he would respect Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s decision for the future of the state. We support the motion passed by the Chief Minister to abolish the Legislative Council known as the Elders’ House. The elders have the responsibility to advise on the decisions made by the rulers in this House. In the last four days, Chandrababu has mocked the democracy with his double standards, Mopidevi opined. He said that the members nominated from our party to the Council are recognized in public life while Chandrababu had nominated the looters to the Council, Minister Mopidevi Venkataramana fumed.

AP Cabinet on Monday! Likely to decide on repeal of Council

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AP Cabinet on Monday! Likely to decide on repeal of Council

If the reports are to be believed, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is likely to hold the cabinet meeting next Monday before the start of the assembly meetings. The cabinet will reportedly discuss the issue related to the repeal of the legislative council. The government, which is furious about the way the proceedings of the bill held in the council on Thursday have discussed the necessity of the council. The member has hinted about the necessity of the council and adjourned the house for Monday to discuss the same matter before making the decision to that effect. In the meantime, the cabinet is likely to meet on Monday and later would introduce the dissolution of council bill in the assembly. The controversial bill of decentralization and repeal of CRDA acts has passed in the assembly last Monday.

CBI Special Court exempts Jagan from DA assets case on Friday

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CBI Special Court exempts Jagan from DA assets case on Friday

The Nampally CBI special court has started its hearing on chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s disproportionate assets case on Friday. The chief minister Jagan who was exempted for a personal appearance in the court last week is supposed to be present in the court today. Due to the chief minister being busy with government duties, the court has exempted Jagan from attending the hearing on Friday as well. However, Jagan’s lawyers and Vijayasai Reddy attended the hearing.

On the other hand, IAS Srilakshmi and Verdi Rajagopal, who are accused in the case, were present at the court. It is interesting to see what directives CBI special court would give in the case. After becoming chief minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought the CBI special court to exempt him from personal appearance to the court. However, the CBI argued against it stating the as the accused is in the top position he could influence the witnesses.

Owaisi shifts venue for Anti-CAA protest after denail permission at Charminar

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Owaisi shifts venue for Anti-CAA protest after denail permission at Charminar

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi agreed to hold the protest at Khilwat ground against CAA, NRC, and NPR after the police denied permission at Charminar. The protest will begin on January 25th midnight welcoming the Republic Day by hoisting the National flag.

Owaisi had proposed the protest meeting at the Charminar which was rejected by the police. The police then advised shifting the venue to nearby Khilwat ground.

The protest meeting will see renowned poets Rahat Indori, Sampat Saral and Latha Haya. Earlier, on Thursday, the BJP state in-charge K Laxman met Hyderabad Commissioner of Police Anjani Kumar and urged him not to give permission for AIMIM to stage the protest on January 25. He also alleged that the police had denied permission for several programs proposed by BJP.

TDP leaders are acting like Street Rowdies: CM YS Jagan

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TDP leaders are acting like Street Rowdies: CM YS Jagan

As soon as the discussion on Raithu Bharosa centers initiated by YSRCP members in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, the TDP MLA’s have resorted to creating pandemonium in the house chanting slogans in support to Amaravati. The YSRCP ministers and MLA’s have slammed at TDP leaders for creating ruckus entering into the speaker’s podium. The chief minister Jagan Mohan who was furious at the TDP leaders act, has lambasted at TDP leaders for acting indecently in the assembly. TDP leaders don’t want the farmers to prosper; hence they are acting like street rowdies to stall the house. The chief minister had requested the speaker to call the marshal to take out the TDP leaders from the podium. Despite the speaker’s appeal to TDP leaders to restrain, the TDP leaders have not shown their respite. Later the Marshal on the order of speaker has pulled out the TDP members from the podium.

17 TDP leaders suspended from the Assembly for interrupting CM Jagan’s speech

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17 TDP leaders suspended from the Assembly for interrupting CM Jagan’s speech

As many as 17 TDP MLAs in Andhra Pradesh Assembly suspended from House for constructing the house proceedings Despite Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy urging them to sit in their chairs, the TDP MLA, a entered the speaker podium and coated slogans again at the three capitals. However, Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy who introduced the resolution on the suspension of 17 MLA’s for a day have asked the marshal to pull the TDP MLAs from the house.

Chandrababu Naidu, on the other hand, came out of the House. TDP MLAs lined up in the assembly lobby. Chief Whip Srikanth Reddy has outraged over Chief Marshall for failing to take out TDP MLAs.

BJP workers attacked by TRS leaders in Dundigal

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BJP workers attacked by TRS leaders in Dundigal

BJP workers have been attacked by the ruling party workers in Mallampet wards of Dundigal municipality. The BJP workers said that the police are not booking cases against the TRS party workers. BJP State General Secretary Ramachander Rao said that the BJP workers were attacked by TRS cadre when they went to campaign for the party candidates in the wards. He demanded the arrest of the attackers and provide security to BJP candidates as they were facing threat from TRS leaders in the elections to be held on Wednesday.

Cabinet meeting Chaired by CM YS Jagan begins in Amaravati

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Cabinet meeting Chaired by CM YS Jagan begins in Amaravati

Ahead of Assembly session to begin in a short while, the cabinet meeting has started. The ministers along with chief secretary Neelam Sawhney have attended the meeting. The cabinet is likely to approve the bills Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Equal Development of All Regions Act 2020 and CRDA amendment Act 2020. Earlier, following the call given by Amaravati JAC for Chalo Assembly, the farmers and opposition parties in the likes of TDP, CPI, and Jana Sena have turned up in massive numbers. In the wake of the opposition rally and farmer’s agitations, chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has arrived the secretariat with tight security. The police have imposed section 144 and police act 30 in and around the secretariat and assembly premises.

On the other hand, the police have deployed huge forces, and house arrested the TDP leaders. At the same time, the agitating farmers were also taken into custody. According to the A.P Decentralisation and Equal Development of All Regions act, the Government will ensure the holistic development of all parts of the state. For that purpose, various government departments, branches, and systems will be set up in different areas across the state.

While the CRDA amendment bill is to abolish the CRDA act 2014 introduced by then chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, however, the Government will bring a new Urban Development authority comprising Vijayawada, Guntur, Mangalagiri and Tenali and will be named as VGMTUDA. However, the Government is said to be transferring all the contracts, works and others from CRDA to VGMTUDA.

KTR assures to develop Sircilla as ideal municipality

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KTR assures to develop Sircilla as ideal municipality

Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao assured to develop his constituency Sircilla as an ideal municipality. He also promised to develop a railway line to Siriclla in the next three years. Releasing the party manifesto for municipal elections in Sircilla on Wednesday, KTR said that the district will be developed as an education center.

Assuring to provide job to 10,000 women in the district, the minister said that the developments which were not done in the last 50 years were made in five years by the TRS government. He asked the voters to bless the party by voting for TRS in the elections. Later, he congratulated the councilors who won unanimously in Parakala and Chennur municipalities.

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