K Chandrashekhar Rao

Even today I'm asking for proof of surgical strike: Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

Rao`s comments come at a time when he is engaged in a row with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the issue of proof on surgical strikes.

Feb 14, 2022, 12:21 PM IST

'Can a CM talk like this?': KCR asks PM Modi to sack Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

The Assam CM had slammed Gandhi for demanding proof of the September 2016 surgical strike and had sought to know whether the BJP had ever demanded proof of him being the "son of Rajiv Gandhi".

Feb 13, 2022, 06:57 AM IST

Telangana CM KCR warns Centre of nationwide protests against fertiliser price hike

Telangana CM KCR warned that if the increased prices of fertilisers are not withdrawn, there will be statewide and countrywide agitations against the Central government.

Jan 12, 2022, 18:05 PM IST

Telangana CM KCR urges PM Narendra Modi to stop auction of Singareni coal blocks

In the backdrop of all the workers’ unions giving a call for three days strike from Thursday opposing the union government move, the CM wrote a letter to the PM requesting him to stop the proposal by the union coal ministry.

Dec 08, 2021, 22:00 PM IST

Telangana to buy 125 kg gold from RBI for Yadadri temple

This will be used to gold plate the "Vimana Gopuram" (Temple Tower) of Yadadri, the upcoming integrated temple city, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said

Oct 19, 2021, 23:40 PM IST

Telangana CM KCR urges Nitin Gadkari to notify 4 state roads as national highways

He also requested the Centre to declare four state roads -- Choutuppal-Amangal-Shadnagar-Kandi; Karimnagar-Sircilla-Kamareddy-Yellareddy-Pitlam; Kothakota-Gudur upto Mantralayam; and Zaheerabad-Bidar-Deglur -- as national highways.

Sep 06, 2021, 20:03 PM IST

Education institutions, hostels in Telangana to reopen on September 1

A high-level review meeting chaired by CM KCR was held at Pragati Bhavan on Monday on the issue of the reopening of closed educational institutions in the wake of coronavirus. 

Aug 23, 2021, 23:04 PM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao rules out lockdown, says it cripples public life and economy

Making it clear again that lockdown will not be imposed in Telangana, CM K Chandrasekhar Rao stated such a move would bring life to a standstill and would lead to total collapse of the economy.

May 07, 2021, 00:10 AM IST

Telangana government takes loan every year, it will land state into debt, says CLP leader

Telangana Congress Legislative Party (CLP) Leader Batti Vikramarka on Thursday said that the state government is taking around Rs 50,000 crores as loans every year and claimed that Telangana may land into a "debt trap" if this continues.

Mar 19, 2021, 10:26 AM IST

Telangana: 10% quota for economically weaker sections in jobs and education

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said, "There is a need to implement 10 percent reservation in jobs and education to those from economically weaker classes. We have decided to implement it while continuing the reservations for those who are already enjoying the benefit as it is." As of now 50% reservation for the weaker sections is in force in the state. 

 

Jan 21, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Telangana suffered loss of Rs 7500 crore since its inception due to MSP

Telangana said that the state government suffered a loss of Rs 3,935 crore by purchasing paddy

Dec 28, 2020, 00:24 AM IST

COVID-19 vaccine to be administered only if it doesn't have side effects: Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

"Coronavirus also did not affect the country in a uniform manner. Vaccine too may give different side effects in different regions," said KCR.

Nov 24, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

Telangana Assembly passes unanimous resolution demanding ‘Bharat Ratna’ for ex-PM Narasimha Rao

The Telangana Assembly on Tuesday (September 8, 2020) unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre to confer the country`s highest civilian award - Bharat Ratna - posthumously on former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.

Sep 08, 2020, 14:21 PM IST

K Chandrashekhar Rao-led TRS government to demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ for ex-PM PV Narasimha Rao

Rubbing salt on beleaguered Congress party in state to whom the former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao belonged, arch rival Telangana Rashtra Samithi president and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday announced that in the forthcoming Legislature sessions, a resolution will be passed demanding ‘Bharat Ratna’ for the departed veteran politician.

Aug 28, 2020, 20:29 PM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao directs officials to set up Control Rooms after heavy rainfall warning

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed the state government officials to be on high alert due to the heavy rains and flood situation in the state.  

Aug 15, 2020, 17:27 PM IST

Telangana old secretariat building demolition begins, new one to be built in Saifabad

The Roads and Buildings department of Telangana has started demolishing the old secretariat building in Hyderabad to build a new one in the Saifabad area, the heart of Hyderabad city.

Jul 07, 2020, 10:33 AM IST

Class 10 students in Telangana will be promoted to next class based on internal marks, says CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

According to Telangana Chief Minister`s Office (CMO), there are 5,34,903 students of class 10 in the state. 

Jun 08, 2020, 19:30 PM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao says no need to worry but be cautious about coronavirus

The CM made the observations during a review meeting at Pragathi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday where the coronavirus spread, containment measures, and implementation of the lockdown were discussed.

May 27, 2020, 23:49 PM IST

Telangana extends COVID-19 lockdown till 29 May, opens liquor shops with 16% hike

The shops can remain open from 10 am to 6 pm and sell liquor only to those wearing masks.

May 06, 2020, 01:20 AM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao convenes high-level meet on Thursday to discuss measures to prevent COVID-19 spread

The chief minister has urged people in the state to be on alert as people who travelled from Indonesia to Karimnagar have tested positive for the virus.

Mar 18, 2020, 21:23 PM IST