Coronavirus News Highlights: Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh News Today 9 March 2021

Ruling TRS & opposition go all out in poll campaign for 2 LC seats

The campaigning for the March 14 poll to the Telangana Legislative Council from two Graduates' constituencies almost resembles that of an assembly election with the three major parties -- ruling TRS, opposition BJP and Congress -- making a determined bid to win. Having suffered unexpected losses in the bypoll to Dubbak assembly constituency and Hyderabad civic polls late last year, the TRS is keen on securing the two seats -- Khammam- Nalgonda-Warangal and Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahabubnagar Graduates' constituencies. (PTI)

Andhra Pradesh: Three of a family commits suicide in Anantapur

In a tragic incident took place in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, three members of the same family committed suicide. Read Full Story

Gold rates today on 09 March 2021: The gold rates have surged at all major cities across the country on Tuesday. On MCX, the gold rate is at Rs. 45,820 with a hike of Rs. 320. The yellow metal prices differ depending on the cities, let's have a look at the time for the day. Read Full Story

Visakhapatnam steel plant protests intensified amid centre's comments in Parliament

Visakhapatnam: Roads got blocked, traffic came to a grinding halt and effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy were burnt at Ukkunagaram, opposing the Centre's decision on disinvestment of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

Tension prevailed at Kurmannapalem as trade unions and VSP employees intensified their stir ever since Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's statement on 100 percent disinvestment came to the fore.

Protestors squatted on the road at Kurmannapalem, demanding withdrawal of the Centre's decision. They alleged that the state government is hand in glove with the central government in striking the privatisation deal. They pointed out that no public representative has come forward to address the protestors since Monday night.

Meanwhile, vehicular movement came to a halt at Ukkunagaram from Monday night. Vehicles arriving from Anakapalle to Visakhapatnam are being diverted into the city from Lankapalem via Sabbavaram.

Trade union leaders squatted on the road, opposing the privatisation move. They said the agitation will be taken to the next level.

They demanded that the state government should step forward to mount pressure on the Union government to withdraw its decision on privatising VSP.

Andhra Pradesh achieves 100 percent supply of safe drinking water to Anganwadis and schools

The Parliamentary Committee expressed satisfaction over the 100 per cent progress made by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in providing safe drinking water to children in schools, Anganwadis and tribal boarding schools. Read Full Story