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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BRS govt did grave injustice to Kazipet: Naini
Hanumakonda: Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy alleged on Tuesday that the BRS government--which was in power for ten years--committed grave injustice to Kazipet. After the Congress came to power, Kazipet began to witness a new glow through various development initiatives, he while laying, along with KUDA chairman Inagala Venkata Ram Reddy, foundation for a CC road from Kazipet Junction to Somidi, being developed with Rs2 crore. The MLA expressed anguish that the BRS government neglected Kazipet out of political vendetta. He emphasised that since this is a major road connecting two divisions, officials must ensure that public transportation is not disrupted. He instructed contractors to adhere to quality standards in road work being undertaken with the support of KUDA. He mentioned that while some work was done previously, the remaining is being taken up comprehensively. Reddy said the city's development is progressing with coordination between the corporation and KUDA. He promised to allocate funds in the coming days to beautify the Somidi Junction.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress, CPI compete for KUDA chairman post
Kothagudem: The newly created position of chairman of the Kothagudem Urban Development Authority (KUDA) is being contested by the ruling Congress and CPI, who formed a poll coalition in the previous Assembly elections. It should be mentioned that on October 15, 2024, the department of urban development and municipal administration issued GO No. 177, which established the urban development authority. On May 29 of this year, a gazette notice was published in this regard. The KUDA ruling body was not yet established, though. According to reports, Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, the state secretary of the CPI and the representative for the Kothagudem Assembly constituency, has been working to get a position for any of his party's officials. However, leaders of Congress are also vying for the position at the same time. Considering the impending local body elections, the matter has grown more complex. In the first week of July, Sambasiva Rao met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss the necessity of cooperating in local body elections. According to sources, the Congress leadership is undecided over whether to honour the CPI's claim to the position of KUDA chairman or designate a Congress politician to fill it. Local Congress leaders are adamant that one of them be given the opportunity to establish the party's presence in the constituency where they feel estranged. Notably, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy's supporters have also been vying for the position. When it comes to choosing the KUDA chairman, the two factions do not want to repeat their face-off from when they appointed the Peddammagudi chairman. Although there are a number of names circulating in both party circles as possible candidates for the position of KUDA chairman, it is unclear who will be chosen for the position.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
KUDA chairman highlights robust first year
Hanumakonda:Venkat ramReddy Enagala, chairman, Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA), here on Sunday released a statement detailing significant progress and plans for Warangal. Marking one year in office from July 2024, he highlighted KUDA's efforts to enhance infrastructure, boost tourism and drive overall development, aiming to transform Warangal into a metropolitan hub. Key accomplishments under his leadership include coordinating the Warangal Master Plan-2041, a blueprint covering 181 villages and 1,805 sq. km, which was launched by CM Revanth Reddy. KUDA expedited the completion of the Kaloji Convention Centre in Balasamudram, a Rs 95- crore project, inaugurated by the CM on November 19, 2024. To address staffing needs, approval was secured to appoint 27 contract employees. A major financial initiative involved initiating land pooling for approximately 100 acres, projected to benefit KUDA by Rs 150 crore. Furthermore, Rs 107 crore was secured with the CM's assistance to clear long-pending land acquisition payments for the Inner Ring Road (IRR), resolving a decade-old issue. KUDA also supported the conduct of the Miss World-2025 event, which partially took place in Warangal, successfully showcasing the district globally. To secure KUDA's assets, a unique Katha number was obtained for its land holdings, preventing encroachment. The Elkathurthi Junction, Warangal's gateway, was also completed at a cost of Rs 4 crore. Several vital projects are in progress, including coordinating for a 13-km IRR and Rail Over Bridge (Rs 150 crore); nearing completion (90%) are the Bhadrakali Temple Mada Veedulu (Rs 30 crore) and desilting of Bhadrakali Lake with Navagraha islands (Rs 10 crore), aimed at boosting tourism. Renovation of the Kakatiya Musical Garden is also 90% complete. Construction of a six-storey modern Warangal bus station is underway; projects to develop Gundu Cheruvu (Ekasila Park) and the Warangal Fort surroundings are progressing to attract more visitors. Efforts are accelerating for various regular development works across constituencies. Looking ahead, KUDA has proposed ambitious projects like a 41-km Outer Ring Road, a cable car and glass bridge connecting Bhadrakali Lake (Rs 60 crore under PPP), and expanding the Master Plan 2041 to cover 271 revenue villages. Plans include a 100-acre Oxygen Park (Rs 10 crore, PPP), and developing Dammera and Bestham Cheruvu lakes as tourist spots. KUDA aims to become self-reliant, mobilising Rs 700 to Rs 1000 crore from financial institutions, reducing the government burden. Enagala stressed that transforming Warangal into the next growing IT hub requires continued support from the CM. He noted that relocating the current dump yard is crucial for this vision, potentially generating revenue and energy. 'Early completion of RoBs will also accelerate development,' he said. The chairman conveyed his gratitude to the CM, his Cabinet, district MLAs, and the KUDA staff, including VC&MD Ashwini Tanaji Wakade, for their instrumental support in realising these initiatives.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister Bharath lays foundation stone for stadium in Kurnool
Construction of a stadium will pave way for development of sports in the district, said Minister for Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath on Tuesday during the foundation laying ceremony for a cricket stadium and sports complex near Jagannadhagattu in Kurnool district. Mr. Bharath along with Collector P. Ranjith Basha, MLAs Gouru Charitha, K.E. Syam Babu and Kurnool Urban Development Authority (KUDA) chairperson Somisetty Venkateswarlu laid the stone for the stadium being constructed within six acres opposite the TIDCO houses in the city. The stadium and complex were being constructed with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds provided by the Greenko. Asserting that the upcoming cricket stadium will act as a catalyst for development of sports, Mr. Bharath said that they will also take steps for the construction of a stadium in the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) grounds besides the Bala Sai Baba school in Kodumur Assembly Constituency. The Minister thanked the Greenko Group for funding the construction of the cricket stadium and also for setting up pumped storage hydro power project, which is one of the biggest in the entire world, in the district. Mr. Bharath assured to bring more industries to the district which would generate more employment opportunities. 'We have promised 20 lakh jobs to the youth and unemployed in five years and we will fulfil the promise,' he said and added that they have chalked out plans to set up one MSME park in every Assembly constituency and are moving forward in that direction. He said efforts would be made for setting up a tomato processing unit in Pathikonda at the earliest. Collector Ranjith Basha said that as Tirupati, Kadapa and Anantapur in Rayalaseema region have good stadiums, the administration planned to construct one in Kurnool for the development of sports in the district. He said coaching will be given in basket ball and kabaddi apart from cricket and also for shuttle and swimming in the indoor stadium. 'Children till the age of 15 years will be given training by 40 coaches in various sports at the stadium,' he said.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Fervour marks Telangana state Formation Day
Warangal: Telangana Formation Day was celebrated on a grand note in the erstwhile Warangal district on Monday. Revenue and the District In-charge Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who hoisted the tricolor at the Fort Warangal on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day, said that the government is moving ahead with the Telangana Rising – 2047 vision. The government is focused on welfare and social justice, green energy, infrastructure and industrial, and tourism policies. Telangana didn't achieve the desired development in the first 10 years. Moreover, the State was pushed into a debt trap. However, the State is forging ahead in welfare and development since the Congress assumed power, Reddy said. The government released a white paper on the financial status of the State, he said. District collector Satya Sharada, Mayor Gundu Sudharani, MLCs Baswaraj Saraiah and P Sripal Reddy, MLAs Revuri Prakash Reddy, and K R Nagaraju, and KUDA chairman E Venkatram Reddy were present. Minister for Environment, Forests and Endowment Konda Surekha hoisted the flag at the Police Parade Ground in Hanumakonda. She hailed Sonia Gandhi for realising the separate Telangana State dream of the people in the region. She paid tributes to the Telangana martyrs. District Collector P Pravinya and Commissioner of Police Sunpreet Singh were among others present. In Mulugu, Minister for Panchayat Raj Seethakka hoisted the national flag at Thangedu Grounds. She said in detail about the development taking place in Mulugu. District collector Diwakara TS and superintendent of police Sabarish were among others present.
