13000 people from Telangana to reach hometowns in AP

May 14, 2020

We have been seeing several stories of migrant workers moving from one state to another by walk. Andhra Pradesh Government decided to help the migrant workers without such trouble. Hence the Government arranged APSRTC buses to bring 13000 migrants from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh in the first phase.

Around 8000 from Hyderabad region and 5000 from Rangareddy region registered themselves for this service. AP Government kept a condition to the signed up people that they should visit the quarantine center in their respective places soon after reaching their home towns.

In the second phase, AP Government is planning to run buses to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to bring back the migrant workers. There is no hike in the prices of the tickets and AC as well as Non-AC buses are available. Phase 1 buses will start the services in the next couple of days. Stay tuned for more updates.

Reason behind Nagababu’s Drastic Weight Loss To Come Out

May 14, 2020

One of the most shocking aspects of mega brother Nagababu is the way he lost his weight. Just a year ago, when he was seen contesting on Janasena ticket, the actor looked in one way. But now, he lost oodles of weight as if he went through something like bariatric surgery. So what’s the truth about it?

After looking at Nagababu in the videos he uploads on his YouTube Channel, and also in the pictures shared by his kids, Varun Tej and Niharika, he not only looked lean but also lost almost all the hair on his head. Many are wondering if everything is well with the mega brother’s health as he lost huge weight all of a sudden.

Responding on the same, Nagababu stated that he has punished his body through some natural ways he found out, and that resulted in the drastic weight loss. And he is said to be on a diet till July, after which he’s likely to come up with videos on how he lost weight and the ways he undertook to attain this sleek figure.

We wonder what is that mantra, but then, losing 30-40 kgs of weight in a short span is not at all a healthy idea, no matter what the procedure is.

Another Crucial Step Towards ‘English Medium’

May 14, 2020

AP CM YS Jagan received a moral boost when slight over 96 percent of parents and students voted for having English medium in government schools. This was done based on the directions of AP High Court and now Jagan got a free hand in introducing English medium. Accordingly the YSRCP government has issued a G.O announcing the introduction of English medium in government schools.

For the academic year 2020-2021, English medium will be initiated from 1st to sixth standard. All the schools under Education department, Panchayat, Municipal and Tribal authorities will be introducing English medium. But for the schools under minority section, the students and parents would be given a choice to select the medium of study.

But for the classes of 7th to 10th standard, the government plans to introduce English medium in yearly basis. Yet the YSRCP government made it mandatory to have Telugu as a subject.

The Education department has made many recommendations to the schools to follow the G.O. and among them is not to force students to take unnecessary measure to get used English medium quickly.

Finally, AP CM Jagan is doing what he had intended in the beginning to convert all the government schools with Telugu medium to English medium.

Amitabh’s Direct Release On Amazon Prime

May 14, 2020

All the Bachchan and Ayushmann fans are super happy with the news. The makers announced the news on Thursday. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the Lucknow-set satire will start streaming from June 12 worldwide. Gulabo Sitabo is a quirky tale of two slimy scheming foxes, a landlord and tenant, in a game of one upmanship. Ayushmann Khurrana and Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to release the first poster of the film.

Shoojit, director of the film, talking to PTI said, “I have never experimented on a digital platform so this is the first time that we are releasing a film straight on a streamer. It is quite exciting as digital is going to be the future.”

With legendary actor like Amitabh Bachchan and finesse actor like Ayushmann Khurrana giving a nod to their films releasing on OTT, we have to wait to know how many other actors would also be inspired by them for this big move.

Indian-origin engineer in US charged with USD 10 million COVID-relief fraud

May 14, 2020

NEW YORK: An Indian-origin engineer in the US has been charged with fraudulently seeking more than USD 10 million in loans under a coronavirus relief programme set up to help small businesses.

Shashank Rai, 30, allegedly sought millions of dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from two different banks by claiming to have 250 employees earning wages when, in fact, no employee worked for his alleged business.

Rai, who lives in Texas, is charged with violations of wire fraud, bank fraud, false statements to a financial institution, and false statements to the SBA.

“As alleged, Rai fraudulently pursued millions of dollars in loans intended for legitimate small businesses suffering the economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said.

US Attorney Joseph Brown of the Eastern District of Texas described Rai’s behaviour as “very brazen”, saying those who submit these applications for loans or other assistance need to understand that there are people checking on the representations made, and those representations are made under oath and subject to the penalties of perjury.

“Federal agencies are watching for fraud, and people who lie and try to cheat the system are going to be caught and prosecuted,” he said.

Inspector General Jay Lerner of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Office of Inspector General (FDIC OIG) said the charges hold Rai responsible for his actions to “swindle money out of a federal program intended to help those in need during a pandemic crisis”.

“When an individual cheats the Paycheck Protection Program out of money, it deprives hard-working Americans and deserving small businesses,” Lerner said.

According to court documents unsealed Wednesday in the US District Court in Beaumont, Rai allegedly made two fraudulent claims to two different lenders to seek loans guaranteed by the SBA for COVID-19 relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

In the application submitted to the first lender, Rai allegedly sought USD 10 million in PPP loan proceeds by fraudulently claiming to have 250 employees with an average monthly payroll of USD 4 million.

In the second application, he allegedly sought approximately USD 3 million in PPP loan proceeds by fraudulently claiming to have 250 employees with an average monthly payroll of approximately USD 1.2 million.

According to court documents, the Texas Workforce Commission provided information to investigators of having no records of employee wages having been paid in 2020 by Rai or his purported business, Rai Family LLC.

In addition, the Texas Comptroller’s Office of Public Accounts reported to investigators that Rai Family LLC reported no revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 or the first quarter of 2020.

Materials recovered from the trash outside of Rai’s residence included handwritten notes that appear to reflect an investment strategy for the USD 3 million, which is the amount of money that he allegedly sought from the second lender.

The CARES Act is a federal law enacted in March this year and is designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans who are suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

One source of relief provided by the CARES Act was the authorisation of up to USD 349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and certain other expenses, through the PPP.

In April 2020, Congress authorised over USD 300 billion in additional PPP funding.

Jagan Seeks Extension For Neelam!

May 14, 2020

At a time when there were rumours in a section of media that Andhra Pradesh chief secretary Neelam Sawhney is desperately trying to go on leave before her retirement, chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy sprang a surprise by seeking an extension of her services.

Jagan on Wednesday wrote to the Central government asking for a six-month extension for Neelam Sawhney who is going to retire on June 30. Though she still has one-and-a-months service, Jagan reacted well in advance and requested for her extensions.

Jagan brought to the notice of the Centre that it was hardly six months since Neelam Sawhney had taken charge as the chief secretary and it would be useful to the state if she gets an extension.

Though it is too early to say whether the Centre would entertain Jagan’s request, one doubts whether it would be accepted at all. In the last two instances, the Modi government did not entertain the state government’s plea for extension of chief secretary’s tenure.

During the Chandrababu Naidu’s regime, he sought extension of the term of two chief secretaries – first that of IYR Krishna Rao and later Ajeya Kallam. On both the occasions, the Centre rejected his pleas.

However, in the recent past, the Centre extended the services of several retiring IAS officers including Andhra-cadre IAS officer Preeti Sudan, keeping in view Coronavirus situation.

So, there is a possibility of the Centre accepting Jagan’s request!

Chiru Gives Full Freedom: Prabhas’s Director Utilising It

May 14, 2020

Much to anyone’s surprise, Megastar Chiranjeevi always picks directors who are not delivering super hits and makes them deliver a hit for him. Whether it is picking K Raghavendra Rao during Jagadekaveerudu time or VV Vinayak for Khaidi No 150, Chiru never missed delivering a punch. Similarly, he has now picked Saaho director Sujith Reddy for his next flick.

No doubt it is a shocker for many as Chiranjeevi picked Sujith even after the fact that Saaho has become a startling flop at the box office. The matinee idol might have got stunned by the stylish way Sujith conceives scenes and might have found him pretty apt to direct Lucifer movie remake. But then, he’s said to have given full freedom to the director to re-work on many scenes.

Utilising the freedom given by Chiranjeevi, even Sujith is said to be penning some new elevation scenes. At the same time, he is said to be strengthening the brother-sister bonding that is bit simple in the original. As the whole of the film’s plot depends on the hook, they are now giving some more dimension to this.

The only thing to be seen is, if Chiranjeevi will accept these changes after Sujith gives a final narration.

Will Pawan Kalyan Struggle To Get ‘Driving License’?

May 14, 2020

Of course, that is an illogical question, because top celebrities and political honchos like Pawan Kalyan will not be struggling to get a driving license. If they want one, they will get it. But we’re asking if he will do that at least on the silver screen?

With Pawan back to films and signing three movies in a row including Pink remake Vakeelsaab, Krish’s Viroopaksha and Harish Shankar’s Ippude Modalaindi (tentative title), many producers are approaching him for dates and offering him advances. A report in an English daily says that Pawan was approached by the makers of Malayalam film “Driving License” to star in this movie.

We have seen in Bollywood how a conflict between Superstar and his fan emerges out into a bitter war through Shahrukh’s FAN. Making a similar film, Malayalam hero Prithviraj’s “Driving License” has his playing a superstar while actor Suraj plays his fan and also a police inspector of the Road Transport office.
When the Superstar requests for a license without attending the test, someone leaks this to media, and disturbance arise between the star and his fan (police inspector). That leads to various twist and turns, and a dramatic ending. All the story is about the hero getting a driving license only.

Now the producers of this film are hoping that Pawan Kalyan will agree to do this unusual movie which has a different storyline. We have to see what happens.

Leopard spotted resting on road in Hyderabad

May 14, 2020

A leopard was spotted resting on a road at Mailardevpally on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Thursday, sending panic among the people.

The motorists passing through Katedan underbridge were shocked to find the leopard resting besides the road median early Thursday morning.

Locals alerted the police, who informed the forest department. A rescue team from the forest department with the help of police launched an operation to catch the feline.

The leopard, said to be injured, later entered a private farm on Shamshabad road. A forest official said the efforts were on to tranquilize and catch.

Earlier, passersby on the road captured the leopard on the cameras of their mobile phones. Police later stopped the vehicular traffic from both sides.

Meanwhile, forest officials on Thursday rescued Asian Palm Civet which had strayed into Golconda area in the city. A team of forest personnel captured the animal, which had entered Fateh Darwaza neighbourhood last night, causing scare among locals, who thought it to be a black panther.

Forest officials said the Civet was shifted to Nehru Zoological Park. They plan to leave it in forest after the necessary treatment.

Suresh Babu Opens Up on Wedding Plans of Newly Engaged Couple Rana Daggubati And Miheeka Bajaj

May 14, 2020

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Dil Raju’s Marriage Gave A Boost To Many?

May 14, 2020

Even during the lockdown, Dil Raju and his family members have travelled all the way from Hyderabad to Nizamabad in order to get the star producer married. With just a 10 people in attendance, the produced tied the knot with air-hostess Vygha Reddy. And it looks like this marriage has given a boost to many celebs to go forward with their own marriage plans.

While Rana Daggubati has first surprised everyone by revealing that he will be soon marrying wedding planner Misheeka Bajaj, the second one came from Nikhil who married his longtime love Dr Pallavi Varma today morning at 6:31 AM. Reports are now coming that even Nithin is planning to take a call on the wedding with Shalini Reddy as he too doesn’t want to wait for a long time.

Though all these heroes might have acted only as per their logic and their gut feel, as they are happening right after Dil Raju’s marriage, it appears like the senior producer’s marriage has inspired them all.

On the other hand while Nikhil and Nithin might get married in the lockdown times itself, Rana will be getting married in a destination wedding post the lockdown.

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A word of Jagan, would have settled the matter?

May 14, 2020

There is no need to come to a quick conclusion that the friendship between Telangana CM KCR and AP CM YS Jagan is on the rocks due to the fresh row of water sharing. In fact neither of the states will do any such attempts to spoil the rapport they are sharing currently.

AP CM Jagan knows the capabilities of Telangana CM KCR while the KCR knows about the abilities of Jagan. Despite such camaraderie, a small dispute has erupted between the CMs of Telugu states and it is all because of Rayalaseema lift irrigation project.

Jagan led YSRCP government has issued a G.O. initiating the process of Rayalaseem lift irrigation project. For this, the AP state has decided to take water from Srisailam dam and designed the project in such a way, is the argument of Telangana. AP countered these arguments by saying there are taking water share as allotted to AP.

In Telangana, oppositions are fuming over this while Jagan got the support of oppositions here. Leaving this aside, Jagan should have handled this situation wisely. Jagan who had planned to construct this project that would benefit the Rayalaseema region, should have consulted CM KCR before initiating the process.

That way, a word from Jagan would have settled the matter. If Jagan had reached CM KCR and explained each and every detail of the project, the controversy would not have erupted at any cost. By not doing so, Jagan missed an opportunity and there is an unwanted publicity that Jagan is damaging the interests of Telangana here. At such times, Telangana CM KCR will strongly oppose any move by Jagan hereafter.

On the whole, Jagan should have played it smart and if he had informed KCR well in advance, there would be no stopping for the project now.

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May 14, 2020

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Mahesh Teasing Previous Directors With Promises

May 14, 2020

One of that humble superstar who always loves to stand by his directors is none other than Mahesh Babu. Whenever he gets an opportunity to priase his directors, he stands there to deliver some appealing lines. But then, this admiration is not just limited to public stands.

Apparently Mahesh shares a good bonding with some of his recent films’ directors. And if those directors need any help, the hero will move heaven and earth to deliver it. In recent times, the actor is, however, promising those directors that he will do even cameos in case if they need. Earlier director Koratala Siva revealed how Mahesh gave him a promise that he will be doing that guest role in Acharya if Ram Charan’s dates turn tough.

We hear that he has given a similar word to Anil Ravipudi as well. Apparently the director is readying F3, which will have Venkatesh and Varun Tej in the leads, along with Tamanna and Mehreen. Though the director stated that he hasn’t approached any third hero, who will be there in the film, Mahesh is said to have expressed his willingness to do a guest role in the movie. Though he will not be doing that third lead role, he wants to sizzle in a couple of scenes and a song or two.

We have to see if Anil Ravipudi will avail this promise by giving an awesome treat to audiences through F3. But then, we must say that Mahesh is teasing all of his directors with his promise.

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May 14, 2020

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How Can KCR Blackmail Farmers?

May 14, 2020

Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s latest statement that farmers of the state should raise only those crops as suggested by the state government and only those farmers would be eligible for Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima schemes, has kicked up a row.

In a way, the KCR government is trying to regulate the agriculture sector from the coming Kharif season. He directed that the farmers should raise crops only as per the market demands, so that they would get profits.

As a first step towards the regulated farming, the Chief Minister said the government decided to take up paddy cultivation in about 50 lakh acres in the State commencing from this Kharif (Vaanakalam) season.

He suggested that Telangana Sona variety alone be cultivated in about 10 lakh acres, cotton in 50 lakh acres and red gram in 10 lakh acres.

The government would guide farmers on what crops should be cultivated in which area and to what extent.

The State government would extend Rythu Bandhu benefits and ensure MSP only to farmers who follow the directions of the State government, KCR said.

The State government also decided to promote the cultivation of vegetables in farmlands near urban areas. Farmers would be guided on varieties of vegetables to be cultivated based on location and extent of area.

“Farmers must cultivate crops to meet market demand. They cannot cultivate the same crop en masse and dump it in the market seeking a remunerative price. The State government will guide farmers in choosing the crop to meet the market demand and accordingly, they should cultivate only these crops. Farmers must change their mindset and be prepared for constructive reforms in agriculture,” the chief minister added.

Experts say this is nothing but an indirect way of enforcing contract farming wherein the contractors would decide which crop the farmers would grow, since the farmers have a buy back agreement.

“How can KCR decide which crops a farmer should grow? And by saying that he will not pay Rythu Bandhu to those who don’t follow the rules, he is virtually blackmailing them,” an expert observed.

Buzz: Simran To Come Back As This Hero’s Mother?

May 14, 2020

Former heroine Simran Bagga is quite popular among the senior generation as her hot and spicy appearances in films like Samarasimha Reddy and others are unforgettable. She has acted with almost all the top stars of Tollywood before retiring from heroine roles.

Reports are coming that this actress might come back to Telugu screen after years by playing the role of a hero’s mother. While her the then co-stars like Vijay and Mahesh Babu are sueprstars now, surely the actress can’t act as their mother being a year younger to them. But the 44 year old starlet might be playing Raj Tarun’s mother in an upcoming movie.

Apparently Raj Tarun is testing his luck with various new characters as none are giving him any respite in the recent days. In his upcoming film to be directed by a newcomer Santosh Mohan Veeranki, the actor will be playing a standup comedian and the role of his mother in the movie is quite important one. We hear that the makers are planning to approach Simran for the same.

On the other hand, the likes of Nadia, Madhubala and Meena made a splash in the recent times with their mother roles. So we have to see if Simran will do that stunt or not.

Jagan To Invoke YSR’s ‘kuin kuin’ Magic!

May 14, 2020

When former chief minister late Y S Rajasekhar Reddy introduced Arogya Sri scheme and expanded the 108 EMRI ambulance services to every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh, it created a sensation.

Especially when YSR used to imitate the siren of ambulances – Kuin, Kuin, Kuin, Kuin – while addressing the gatherings, it was a roaring success and the people still remember his mannerisms while enjoying the ambulance services even in rural areas.

Now, his son and chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to invoke the same magic of his father to attract the rural masses.

On Wednesday, he directed the officials to provide the emergency health services to all parts of the state.

He said 108 ambulance services will be on roll on from July 1 along with two wheeler services as part of Telemedicine to every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh.

He said on July 1, as many as 1060 new vehicles of 108 ambulances would be launched along with the two-wheeler bikes to deliver medical services as part of the Telemedicine.

He stressed the need for providing emergency health care services like Chemotherapy, Dialysis and pre- and post-natal services to pregnant women during lockdown.

Officials informed that all these services have been made available for the patients as per schedule.

Even the services of Asha workers and village volunteers are being utilised in identifying such cases and extending medical support.

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