Live Updates: Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh News Today 13 December 2021

The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government has been alerted in the wake of the Omicron case in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the authorities to take strict action to curb the spread of Omicron and asserted to enforce more stringent actions to prevent the spread of Omicron. CM Jagan on Monday conducted a review on the medical health department at his camp office in Tadepalli. The event was attended by Deputy CM Alla Nani and senior officials. CM Jagan, who reviewed the corona conditions in the state and the medical and health department, directed the authorities on the steps to be taken to prevent the spread of Omicron. Officials told the CM that a gene sequencing lab would be set up in the state in another week. They said the fever survey will be continued in the state and have brought to the notice of the CM that 144 PSA plants will be made available in government hospitals by the end of this month. Officials also explained to the Chief Minister that RTPCR tests are being conducted on passengers at airports and revealed that the restrictions were imposed in the wake of Omicron.Read more

The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2021 has released a notification for admission counselling into B Pharmacy, Pharm D, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Bio-Technology courses. According to the notification released by the Technical Education Department, the final phase of counselling for the students who cleared the BiPC subject and are seeking admissions into the courses will begin on December 13. The certificate verification will be verified on December 14 and the candidates can exercise web options from December 13 to 15. The seats will be allotted on December 14.

The retired IAS officer Lakshminarayana has got a sigh of relief in the skill development case as he was granted anticipatory bail by the AP High Court on Monday. It is learned that Lakshminarayana is facing allegations of corruption through training centres. Against this backdrop, CID officials conducted a search of Lakshminarayana's house in Hyderabad three days ago. Lakshminarayana, who previously worked as an OSD with Chandrababu has served as training youth in the Skill Development Corporation.However, CID officials raided his house following allegations of corruption through training centers. A case has been registered against Lakshminarayana and an investigation has been started. Authorities are working to curb Lakshminarayana's corruption. Meanwhile, Lakshminarayana moved to court on the attacks of the officers and filed a petition for anticipatory bail. The High Court, which heard the petition, granted anticipatory bail to Lakshminarayana.

https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/retired-ias-officer-lakshminarayana-granted-anticipatory-bail-in-skill-development-case-719518

Minister for civil supplies said that the purchase of paddy was being done irrespective of the situations in the state. In a review meeting on paddy purchase, the minister said discussed with the officials on paddy procurement, farmers' issues, basic amenities at procurement centres, cash payments. The minister said that around 30 per cent of more paddy was procured this year compared to last year. He also said that government does not lack funds to procure paddy and so far, the procurement process was completed in 1,280 centres in 13 districts. He also added that around Rs 5,447 crore were credited in the bank accounts of farmers. Upto December 12, 42.22 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was purchased that is worth of Rs 8,268 crores. Around 3.75 lakh farmers were given the payments out of 4.5 lakh farmers listed on Online Procurement Management System (OPMS). The minister further added that all the FCI godowns were filled and is now refusing to take more godowns for lease causing troubles in crop storage. He continued that there was no response from the centre and FCI even after the several reports from state government on the same.

https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/no-lack-of-funds-from-telangana-govt-to-purchase-paddy-gangula-kamalakar-719516

HEAVY DOWNPOUR continuing in #Nellore-Rapur section now and this will move straight into #Kadapa district mainly Badvel-Chitvel belt.

South Parts of #Kadapa will continue to see rains while Scattered Sudden Bursts of rain possible in East #Chittoor till evening. pic.twitter.com/H3ogM98o45

— Andhra Pradesh Weatherman (@APWeatherman96) December 13, 2021

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down a review petition filed by the government on the Jagannath Vidya Deevena scheme. The High Court had earlier struck down government orders to deposit cash in mothers' accounts. The government has filed a review petition against the verdict. Advocate General Shriram argued on behalf of the government. Private owners, on the other hand, have moved to court to challenge government orders. Advocates Vijay and Venkataramana argued on behalf of the private owners. After hearing the arguments of both parties, Justice Kongara Vijaya Lakshmi passed the final judgment on the bench's review petition. It directed that the money given under the Vidya Deevena scheme should be credited to the educational institutions rather than in the accounts of the mothers. The Krishna Devaraya varsity Association had earlier filed a challenge petition on the deposit of funds in the mothers' account on behalf of the private owners. The High Court, which conducted the hearing, quashed the orders of the government. It remains to be seen how the AP government will move forward on the latest verdict.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday left for Tamil Nadu along with his family for a two-day visit. The Chief Minister and family boarded a special flight at Begumpet airport. After arriving at Tiruchirapalli, the CM will offer prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple and will halt at Chennai for night stay. He is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin tomorrow. It is known that the state government is acting against the centre's policies and is likely to work with all regional parties across the country to build pressure on the central government on the issues like rice procurement and announce decision on support price for crops.

Bharat Electronics Limited (Bell), Machilipatnam (AP) Unit has invited applications for the post of Project Engineer on a contract basis. According to the BEL, there are as many as 15 posts including 6 in electronics‌, 6 in mechanical and 3 posts in the Computer‌ Science‌ department respectively. While coming to eligibility, the candidate must have passed Full Time BE / BTech / B.Sc Engineering in relevant subjects and must have at least two years experience in related work. The age limit must not exceed 28 years as of 01.11.2021 and the salary is stipulated at Rs.35,000 per month.Read more

The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the additional building in the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday. The Chief Justice of the High Court (CJ) Justice Prashant Kumar performed a bhumi puja. The event was attended by High Court judges, senior government officials, CRDA officials, government lawyers, and representatives of the Bar Association. The decision to construct an additional building opposite the High Court was taken as the existing building was not adequate for the performance of court functions. The additional building will be constructed with G + 5 capacity. The construction plan and other matters were explained by the superiors to others, including the Chief Justice of the High Court.

An Army jawan from Telangana reportedly went missing from December 5, according to his family members. Going into details, Sai Kiran Reddy, a native of Pothireddypalli of Cheryal mandal in Siddipet joined in the Indian army six months ago and visited his parents -- Patel Reddy and Vijaya three weeks ago. On December 5, he left for Punjab, lastly speaking to his parents from Hyderabad airport. Later, Sai Kiran Reddy did not contact with his parents and his mobile phone was also said to have turned off from the day. The Army jawan's parents are worried about his son's whereabouts who also contacted the army officials in Punjab and found that their son has not returned to his job. The city police registered a zero FIR case and contacted the police officials in Delhi who transferred the case