Top priority to Christian minorities, says Minister Dayakar Rao
The Hindu
The Minister said that Telangana is the only State in the country offering new clothes to about 2.85 lakh Christians on the occasion of the festival.
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister E. Dayakar Rao said that top priority is being accorded to Christian minorities by the State government, and equal treatment is being extended to all religions after formation of the State.
Participating in Christmas celebrations held here on Sunday, Mr. Dayakar Rao said that Telangana is the only State in the country offering new clothes to about 2.85 lakh Christians on the occasion of the festival. He also recalled how foundation stone was laid for the construction of Christian Bhavan on about two acres land at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore.
Stating that Christian students are being offered admissions in residential schools and a scholarship of ₹20 lakh for overseas education, the Minister said that so far ₹19 crore was released for empowering Christian youth to own vehicles with 60% subsidy, and as many as 1,718 people benefited and so far under the scheme.
“Telangana is the only State in the country offering all facilities to those gong to Jerusalem. Efforts are on to transform Christian youth as industrialists,” said Mr. Dayakar Rao.
Veterinary students in Vijayawada demand stipend hike, protesting since February 1 for fair compensation during internships.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers financial fraud involving distilleries and bottling companies, siphoning off over ₹1,000 crore in unaccounted-for cash.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.