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154 people Injured In Fireworks Accident At Temple Festival In Kerala

In a tragic incident, 154 people got injured during fireworks at a temple festival near Neeleswaram in Kerala’s Kasaragod district late Monday night. Eight of the injured were in serious condition, the police said.

According to the information received, the police suspect that the unfortunate accident took place after a fireworks storage facility near Veerarkavu temple caught fire. The  fireworks exploded during a festival at Anjootambalam Veerakavu temple near Neeleswaram in Kasaragod district on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.

According to the police, the accident happened during the annual ritual kaliyattam, also known as theyyam, that was attended by thousands. The explosion took place when sparks fell inside the shed where the firecrackers were stored, also knows as magazine, which was less than 100 meters away from the fire-line (the place where the fireworks are displayed).

The police informed that when the fireworks were going on, sparks fell on the magazine, causing a series of explosions. Panic spread among those attending, with many suffering burn injuries.

District collector K Inbasekar told reporters that the temple authorities had not gotten any permission to light fireworks and the police have taken the office bearers into custody. Those who were seriously injured have been admitted to the government medical college in Kannur, while others are being treated at various hospitals in Kasaragod. A few others have also been rushed to hospitals in Mangalore. A case has also been registered against the temple committee’s office bearers.

Reacting to the tragic incident, Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan says, “Shocking news came from Nileshwaram in Kasargod district last night. About 154 people have been injured and admitted to different hospitals. This Theyyam festival is a custom of the people of North Malabar…the police were not vigilant about this festival…”

Theyyam is a popular annual ritual in the temples of North Kerala, especially Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Theyyam at Anjootambalam veerakavu temple marks the beginning of the ritualist performance in all temples in the region. Bursting firecrackers is a traditional practice at the temple at the time of theyyam.

Nara Lokesh Met Microsoft CEO Sathya Nadella In USA

AP State Education, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh, who is now visiting the USA to mobilize investments in the state, has visited   the Microsoft central office in Red Moon and met its CEO Satya Nadella. He asked to provide technical support for digital governance in the state.

He asked to cooperate in making Amaravati an AI capital and to provide assistance to IT hubs in the state. Lokesh has invited Satya Nadel to visit AP. Telugu employees shook hands with Minister Nara Lokesh at the Microsoft headquarters and took pictures.

Also, Minister Lokesh visited Adobe R&D Center and met the CEO of that company. He also asked them to set up an Adobe R&D center in Amravati. He appealed for participation in smart governance and AI-driven solutions.  Lokesh asked Adobe CEO to contribute to the improvement of digital skills among the youth.

Meanwhile, Minister Lokesh said that Anantapur district is a strategic location for the Electronic Vehicles (EV) industry and invited the giant company Tesla to invest in this sector. He visited Tesla’s headquarters in Austin. On this occasion, he met with Vaibhav Taneja, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tesla, a leading company in the field of EV manufacturing.

Tesla discussed the possibility of setting up its unit in AP. The minister explained about the investment opportunities in the state, construction of Amaravati, creation of infrastructure and other issues. He said that Anantapur district, which is close to the cities of Bangalore and Chennai, is an ideal place for investment.

Lokesh also met Perot Group and Hillwood Development Chairman Ross Perot Jr. in Dallas. Perot manages diverse portfolios in real estate, technology, data center and energy sectors. He is a partner in public private projects. Perot’s ventures in real estate, logistics, and aviation have had an impact on the American economy. Lokesh asked Perot to participate in innovative real estate, public-private projects and invest in AP. Government and private projects should be set up in AP on the same lines as in Texas, he added.

Rs 895 crore Released For Free Gas cylinder scheme In AP

The Andhra Pradesh state government that is getting ready to launch a free gas cylinder scheme on October 31, as a Diwali gift, has released Rs 895 crore for implementation of this scheme. Rs. 895 crores have been released to the joint account of gas companies and civil supplies department.

The price of gas cylinders will be deposited into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries under the DBT system within 24 hours for urban people and 48 hours for rural people, after their cash payment. Through this scheme, the government will provide 3 free gas cylinders per year. The government has estimated that the implementation of this scheme will cost Rs. 2684 crores.

 From 29th of this month, the beneficiaries can book a free cylinder. The government announced that Aadhaar card, gas connection and white ration card are enough for this scheme. Once the cylinder is booked, an SMS will be received from the state government. Beneficiaries first pay cash for the cylinder. Cash will be deposited in the beneficiary’s account within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the cylinder.

Officials make it clear that they will give discounts on cooking gas cylinders by taking white ration card and Aadhaar card as representatives. The government has announced that the subsidy money will be deposited in the bank accounts. Booking is not possible only if the information of white ration cards is available at the cooking gas agencies.

 At present cooking gas is booked online and  done on the basis of Aadhaar and phone number. Ration card details are required to avail concession. There is no clarity on how to get those details. The state government has made E-KYC mandatory for the scheme of free gas cylinders. E-KYC has over 20 lakh users.

While there are 1.47 crore white ration card holders across the state, officials say that even today, more than 20 lakh people have not done EKYC at gas agencies. Gas cylinders are being supplied to 1.55 crore consumers through 1,100 distribution agencies across the state. Out of which there are 1.47 crore white ration card users. Out of which only 9.65 lakh gas connections are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme. Even though there are poor among those who do not have white ration cards. they are ineligible for the free gas scheme.

Speculation Grows Around Vidadala Rajini’s Possible Resignation From YSRCP

The political scenario in Andhra Pradesh is rapidly changing as the vibrations from the last elections have yet to calm down even after four months. YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) lost abysmally and managed only 11 seats. Once again, it reveals that even though the party is in an enviable position, garnering much of the people’s confidence, other opposition parties are always in a look out to damage the prospects of such parties. There have been reports that some leaders of the YSRCP are being approached by ruling parties, which is giving rise to tension within the political arena.

Amid the turbulence, YSRCP is experiencing a mass exodus of leaders at all levels-be it former MLAs, ministers, MLCs, or even members of the Rajya Sabha. Leaders like Alla Nani, Balineni, Samineni, Mopidevi, and Beeda Mastan Rao have already quit the party. According to grapevine, ex-minister Vidadala Rajini is also quitting the party. Though she has not disengaged from party activities even after the defeat of the election, late long silence is prompting questions about her plans.

Vidadala Rajini hasn’t been attending party functions recently. This is totally contrary to what was being followed when she used to participate in most of the activities and events with Jagan. A regular face at media interactions, she had been keeping away from the public eye and fuelled more speculations about the possibility of a shift to Janasena. Given her husband’s Kapu community background, it seems she has been in dialogue with Pawan Kalyan, who is stated to have given her all clear for a party leap. This increasing inaction toward YSRCP related affairs may be seen in correspondence with this.

In the year 2019, Vidadala Rajini had ensured herself a ticket by winning the Chilakaluripet assembly seat outsmarting the local leader Marri Rajasekhar at that time. She soon emerged as the Minister for Medical and Health in Jagan’s cabinet. But this time, when she attempted to contest from Guntur West, she lost, and that triggered speculations that she would cross over to the rival party. However, her followers say that she would not shift allegiance and stick to YSRCP. She would be loyal to Jagan, who has played a crucial role in her political career.

As the political scenario continues changing, all attention will fall on the means through which these developments are being coined and what it says concerning the future of YSRCP and its leadership.

Rowdy Sheeter Anil Kumar claims He was Advisor To `CM Jagan’

Rowdy sheeter Borugadda Anilkumar, who is now under policy custody in a case threatening AELC church treasurer Karlapudi Babu Prakash demanding Rs 50 lakh cash, claimed he was advisor to the then Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

During police interrogation, he has allegedly said that that’s why he was provided police gunman facility with the directions from the then govt. Advisor Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and Intelligence Chief PSR Anjaneyulu.

Moreover, Chaitanya also confessed that YCP leaders Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, Thalashila Raghuram, Lella Appireddy and Devineni Avinash had arranged a meeting at YCP central office and then took them to the Telugu Desam Party office and attacked them.


After his three-day police custody was concluded on Sunday, he was produced before the Court on Monday, which has extended his judicial custody for 11 more days.

But Panuganti Chaitanya played a key role in the attack on the TDP office. It was revealed on the basis of the CCTV footage that he was the main one and led the whole thing. In this background, it seems that Panuganti Chaitanya has told AP CID police about who did this attack.

Also, it seems that Panuganti Chaitanya has told many important things regarding this attack to the CID police. Based on the information given by the YCP leader, we have to wait and see whether the CID police will investigate Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, Raghuram, Appireddy and Devineni Avinash or not.

Meanwhile, Chaitanya, who is the main accused in this case, is the main follower of MLC Appireddy. It is known that Chaitanya, who escaped for almost five months, surrendered in Mangalagiri court on 14th of this month.

For three days, the CID officials interrogated the YCP leader in Guntur in their own style. Though he was not cooperative on the first day and gave evasive replies stating for everything `I am not remembered’, from the second day he has reportedly confessed about what really happened.

Citadel: Honey Bunny Unveils Action-Packed Trailer

Anticipation is soaring as Citadel: Honey Bunny, the highly awaited web series on Amazon Prime Video, prepares for its debut. Crafted by the renowned duo Raj & DK, the series features Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in pivotal roles, marking one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated collaborations.

Set to make a grand debut on November 7, 2024, Citadel: Honey Bunny has released a second trailer, providing a sneak peek into its thrilling action and family-driven narrative. Fans are particularly excited by Samantha’s intense action scenes, which have heightened expectations for her performance.

Directed by Sita R. Menon in collaboration with Raj & DK, this action-packed thriller will also be available in Telugu on Amazon Prime. The stellar cast includes industry favorites such as Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, Sikandar Kher, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Parihar, and Kashvi Majmundar, adding richness to the plot.

Produced by D2R Films, Amazon MGM Studios, The Russo Brothers’ AGBO, and Raj & DK, Citadel: Honey Bunny promises a compelling storyline enhanced by Aman Pant’s dynamic score, ensuring an unforgettable OTT experience.

Chandrababu Naidu Warns Against Selling Liquor Above MRP

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu warned that no leniency will be shown if liquor is sold at prices exceeding the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) by even one rupee. He recommended imposing a fine of ₹5 lakh on shops that violate MRP and sell liquor in belt shops. He clarified that if the same violations continue, their licenses will be revoked. He reviewed the situation with officials from the mines and excise departments at the secretariat on Monday, discussing the availability and supply of sand and liquor prices.

“Under no circumstances should belt shops be permitted. Take strict action if liquor shop owners promote belt shops or bring in liquor from other areas. Every shop must have CCTV cameras and boards displaying price details. Establish a toll-free number for complaints. Conduct surprise inspections to curb illegal activities,” Naidu emphasized.

Action to Be Taken Against Officials First

Naidu made it clear that if mistakes occur regarding sand availability, actions will be taken against the officials first, holding them responsible for any violations. “Increase the availability of sand. Make arrangements for easy access to reach the sites. No truckloads of sand should be allowed to go to neighboring states. The government has a clear policy regarding sand and liquor. It must be implemented properly at the grassroots level. No one should be spared who exploits the public’s pockets,” he advised. He also mentioned that a central monitoring system would be established soon to oversee these matters.

Chiranjeevi Recalls Time-Capsuling ‘Legendary Award’ In 2007

On Monday, legendary actor Chiranjeevi was honored with the ANR National Award, presented by Amitabh Bachchan. In his acceptance speech, Chiranjeevi delivered a heartfelt reflection, recalling a memorable incident from the 2007 Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Telugu film industry. 

Chiranjeevi shared that, at that time, he had declined the “Legendary Award” due to some opposition and chose instead to place it in a time capsule. “I felt it was not yet my time,” he explained. “I said I would accept it only when I truly felt worthy. That day, I felt I hadn’t ‘won at home.’ But today, receiving the ANR National Award from Amitabh Bachchan, with my friend Nagarjuna presenting it wholeheartedly, I feel I’ve truly won at home.”

This revelation has stirred interest in the 2007 celebrations, with many revisiting the event’s videos to understand the historical moment.

During the Diamond Jubilee event, after Chiranjeevi received the Legendary Award, Dr. Mohan Babu spoke candidly, saying, “They’re honoring you as a ‘celebrity,’ not as a ‘legend.’ Perhaps they should publish a book detailing the qualities of a ‘celebrity’ and what truly defines a ‘legend.'”

Chiranjeevi responded by explaining his initial hesitation: “With senior legends like Dr. D. Ramanaidu, DVS Raju, Bapu, and Dasari Narayana Rao, I felt small. I’m in the same league as Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, and Balakrishna. I didn’t want to be set apart as a ‘legend.’ Though they convinced me to accept the award, I’m not accepting it now.”

He continued, “I’m placing this award and shawl in a time capsule. If, at the centenary celebration of Telugu cinema in 25 years, I am deemed worthy, and my peers agree, I’ll accept the award then. Until that time, I’ll keep serving the industry.” 

Chiranjeevi’s poignant speech highlighted his respect for his peers and dedication to the Telugu film industry, resonating deeply with fans and colleagues alike.

Harish Rao Slams CM Revanth For Unfulfilled Promises

Telangana political scene is now turning into a battleground because the fight between Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is getting more vigorous.  Recent comments from former minister Harish Rao, targeting Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, have sparked significant debate and raised eyebrows among the public.

Harish Rao has strongly criticized the Congress party, which has “slumped by leaps and bounds” in 11 months. He said that the party couldn’t deliver the promises made to diverse communities, leaving the electorate frustrated. Rao said that protests are breaking out in the whole state. He asked why the government has not opened discussions with the protesters to solve their grievance. He alleged that the Chief Minister is speaking nothing but empty words without taking any decisive step to deal with burning issues.

Rao slammed the non-implementation of promises while targeting the government for missing its electoral commitments as “he wondered why there was least focus on the campaign-promises”. He alleged Reddy could not even act on new assurances and added that many vital welfare initiatives of KCR for the poor were sidelined. For example, on the promise of two sarees for the Bathukamma festival, he alleged that not a single saree has been distributed yet. He further claimed that it is also a false statement to say that the Rythu Bandhu scheme will take care of three crops in a year because at the moment, no one will get support for a crop.

They are promising ₹15,000 but cannot give the existing ₹10,000 to farmers. The administration is not even responsive when farmers are compelled to take to the streets to express their grievances,” Rao said, expressing his frustration.

With this political scenario, the Congress party and the BRS will face increasing pressure to redress public grievances and fulfill commitments. The coming weeks will prove decisive in determining the future political landscape in Telangana.

జగన్ భక్త స్వామీజీ కదా.. ఆయన స్టైలు అంతే!

తిరుమలలో ఇప్పుడు సరికొత్త వివాదం ఒకటి తెరపైకి వచ్చింది. హిందూ ధర్మానికి చెందిన స్వామీజీలను టీటీడీ అధికారులు అవమానపరిచారు.. వారికి దర్శనం ఏర్పాట్లు కల్పిస్తామని చెప్పి, మాట తప్పరంటూ ఒక స్వామీజీ తీవ్రమైన ఆరోపణలు చేయడంతో.. అందరి దృష్టి అటువైపు మళ్లుతోంది. అయితే స్వామీజీలు కూడా అనుచితమైన, అసాధ్యమైన  కోరికతో టీటీడీని ఇబ్బంది పెట్టడానికే ఒక కోరిక కోరడము, అది తీరలేదని,  వెంటనే విమర్శలు చేయడమూ జరిగిందనే అభిప్రాయం ప్రజలకు కలుగుతోంది. ఎందుకంటే విమర్శలు చేసిన స్వామీజీ తమకు దర్శనం దొరకలేదని బాధతో పాటు, మాజీ ముఖ్యమంత్రి జగన్మోహన్ రెడ్డి పట్ల భక్తిని కూడా ప్రదర్శించుకోవడానికి తాపత్రయపడటమే కారణం.

తిరుపతి అర్బన్ హాట్ లో జాతీయ సాధు సమ్మేళనం జరిగింది. ఈ సదస్సుకు దేశవ్యాప్తంగా అనేకమంది స్వామీజీలు హాజరయ్యారు. ఏ స్థాయి స్వామీజీలు అనేది ప్రజలకు తెలియదు. శ్రీకాకుళం జిల్లా కృష్ణాపురం గ్రామంలో ఆనందాశ్రమం అనేది ఒకటి ఉంది. ఆ ఆశ్రమ పీఠాధిపతి శ్రీనివాసానంద సరస్వతి స్వామి కూడా వీరిలో ఉన్నారు. సాధు సమ్మేళనం ముగిసిన తరువాత స్వాములకు సరైన దర్శన ఏర్పాట్లు చేయలేదంటూ ఈ శ్రీనివాసానంద, టిటిడిపై  ఒక రేంజిలో ఫైర్ అయ్యారు. 300 మంది స్వాములకు దర్శనం కల్పిస్తామని, టీటీడీ అధికారులు మాట ఇచ్చారని అయితే ఆ మాట తప్పారని స్వామీజీలను అవమానించారని ఆయన ఆరోపించారు.

అక్కడి వరకు ఆయన పరిమితమై అయి ఉంటే స్వామీజీల ఆవేదనగానే ఉండేది. కానీ అక్కడితో ఆగకుండా, స్వామీజీలకు గౌరవం ఇచ్చి విఐపిలకు మించి స్వామివారి దర్శనం చేయించడంలో వైసీపీ హయాంలో చాలా గొప్పగా ఉండేదని ఇప్పుడున్న జేఈవో వెంకయ్య చౌదరి లాంటి అవగాహన లేని వారి వల్ల ధర్మం గాడి తిప్పుతోందని రాజకీయ విమర్శలకు దిగారు.  ఇతర రాష్ట్రాలకు చెందిన ఐఏఎస్ అధికారిని టీటీడీ జేఈఓ గా నియమించాలని రకరకాల ఆరోపణలు గుప్పించారు. ఇవన్నీ జగన్ భక్త రాజకీయ ఆరోపణలాగా కనిపిస్తున్నాయి.
అయితే టీటీడీ అధికారులు దీనికి సహేతుకమైన వివరణ కూడా ఇచ్చారు.

ఈ శ్రీనివాసనంద సరస్వతి టిటిడి అధికారులను కలిసి 50 మందికి బ్రేక్ దర్శనాలు, 550 మందికి ప్రత్యేక ప్రవేశ దర్శనాలు వీరందరికీ కలిపి తిరుమల లో వసతి కల్పించాలని కోరారుట. ఆదివారం నాడు తిరుమలలో భక్తుల రద్దీ విపరీతంగా ఉంటుంది కాబట్టి ఆ రోజున ఇంతమందికి దర్శనం సాధ్యం కాదని మాత్రమే అధికారులు చెప్పారు. తాను అడిగినన్ని దర్శనం టికెట్లు ఇవ్వలేదని కోపంతో అధికారులపై ఆయన ఇలాంటి చవకబారు ఆరోపణలు చేశారనేది తేలుతుంది.

సన్యసించినప్పుడు ముందుగా ఆవేశ కావేషాలను విసర్జించకుండా ఆయన స్వామీజీ ఎలా అయ్యారో కూడా తెలియదు. తిరుమలేఝశుని దర్శనం కోరుకుంటూ జగన్ మోహన్ రెడ్డి పరిపాలనను ప్రస్తుతించడం సబబు అని ఆయన ఎలా భావించారో కూడా తెలియదు. ఇలాంటి స్వాములు వల్ల నిజంగానే ధర్మం భ్రష్టుపడుతోందని ప్రజలు అనుకుంటున్నా రు. శ్రీనివాసానంద సరస్వతి తన రాజకీయ వ్యాఖ్యలను ఉపసంహరించుకోవాలని, టీటీడీ నిర్వహణలో అధికారులకు ఉండగల సాధకబాధకాలను కూడా అర్థం చేసుకొని నడుచుకోవాలని ప్రజలు అంటున్నారు.