Burra Veena maestro Dasari Kondappa, Chindu Yakshaganam theatre artist Gaddam Sammaiah, sculptor Velu Ananda Chari, and writers Kethavath Somlal and Dr Kurella Vithalacharya received the cheques from the Chief Minister.
Nayini Anurag Reddy, an entrepreneur and BRS supporter raised objection over the display of photos of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in the Ministers' chambers.
The two giant gates were closed using aluminum and copper binding wires, besides locking them with latches. Generally, Revanth Reddy used to make his entry into the Secretariat through the main gate.
The Education Commission would take the lead in shaping the education system in the State, with a unique pilot project to be taken up in Kodangal constituency.
Main Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has demanded the government to drop the move, saying the land was earmarked for installing a statue of Telangana 'Talli' (mother).
Due to this, the officers did not reach the office on August 16. In May Rs 2.31 crore and a gold bar were recovered from the almirah of Yojana Bhavn near Secretariat.
CM KCR took a key decision to inaugurate simultaneously three places of worship - the Nalla Pochamma temple, a mosque and a church in Telangana Secretariat on August 25
The Chief Minister will also be reviewing the canal works from Karivena and Uddandapur reservoirs to Narayanpur, Kodangal and Vikarabad during the meeting, according to officials.