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    Hyderabad: Man stabbed to death by his brother-in-law

    Hyderabad: A man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law allegedly over family issues at Bahadurpura on Wednesday. According to the police, the victim Mohd Rasheed (35), a businessman lived at Asadbabanagar in Kishanbagh under Bahadurpura police station limits. On Wednesday, he left home on some work and while on the way met his brother-in-law Shakeel Ahmed, when a quarrel broke out between them The suspect Shakeel was married to Rasheed’s the sister nearly a decade ago.However differences came up between the couple as Shakeel was reportedly harassing his wife over petty issues. Rasheed intervened and tried to settle their issue but could not succeed and asked his sister to come and stay at their mother’s place. “Shakeel bore a grudge against Rasheed following the developments. On Wednesday on spotting the victim on the road, he went to Rasheed and stabbed him to death,” said the Bahadurpura police. A case is registered.
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    GHMC earns Rs 1,917 cr in property tax collection

    Tax rebates have once again proved to be effective as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) raked in an impressive Rs 1,917 crore in property tax for 2023-24. Notably, a major chunk of that collection came from the Early Bird Scheme (EBS) at the start of the financial year and the One-Time Scheme (OTS) at the end. Over Rs 500 crore was collected in March 2024 alone, with the tax paid under the OTS being Rs 319.59 crore up to 10 pm on March 31. The scheme exempted 90 per cent of interest on property tax arrears provided one cleared the principal amount of tax up to 2022-23. The EBS in April 2023 saw a collection of Rs 765 crore, generated from over 7.5 lakh assessments. This campaign gave a five per cent rebate on the property tax. Both these schemes combined fetched more than Rs 1,000 crore, leading to tax collections…
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    Hyderabadi ‘Haleem’ now available across India with an extended shelf life of a month

    Hyderabad: If you’re not from Hyderabad and have heard of Haleem during the Ramadan season, you no longer have to miss out. Pista House, renowned for its Haleem in the city, has started shipping out its bestselling dish across India, all with a shelf life of one month. Traditionally, relishing the Ramadan favourite Haleem beyond Hyderabad’s borders proved challenging, with spoilage often hindering delivery attempts. Sometimes people used to fly down from other cities, only to relish the season’s Haleem. However, people outside can now enjoy fresh and flavourful Haleem from the comfort of their homes. “We have achieved this extended shelf life through retort packaging, a method that involves intense heat treatment to eliminate any bacteria, ensuring the Haleem remains fresh for a month,” said Mohammed Abdul Mohsi, Owner of Pista House, Hyderabad. Retort packaging is a process of packing perishable food items without using any preservatives. These food items are packed in retort…
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    Hyderabad: Thief arrested, 11 bicycles recovered 

    Hyderabad: A daily wager who took to stealing bicycles was arrested by the Shahalibanda police on Tuesday. The police recovered 11 bicycles at his instance. Syed Waheeduddin (48), a resident of Pahadishareef, moved around localities and after identifying bicycles kept at the house, used to steal them on getting an oppurtunity. On March 15, he had stolen a bicycle priced at around Rs. 35,000 kept at a house and escaped. On a complaint, the police identified him with the help of closed circuit cameras and caught him. During interrogation he admitted to have stolen 11 bicycles in different areas in the city. “Waheed was accustomed to lavish lifestyle and used the money for partying at bars,” said Shahalibanda Inspector, S Ravi Kumar. The man was produced before the court and remanded.
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    Hyderabad: Two traders held for using ethylene ripening powder; artificial ripener, mangoes seized

    Hyderabad: Two traders who were ripening fruits using ethylene ripening powder were caught by the Commissioner’s Task Force (southwest) team on Saturday. The police seized five packets of FYK ethylene fruit ripener and mangoes from them. Acting on a tip off, the Task Force team nabbed Irfan Khan (35) and Mohd Hussain (47), at MJ Market were found to be adopting artificial ripening methods to ripen mangoes. “Both the persons purchased the fruit ripening powder sachets from some people and used it. Consumption of the substance is harmful to the human body,” said DCP Task Force, S Rashmi Perumal.
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    World Sleep Day: Work pressures, Social media cause Hyderabad residents up late nights

    New Delhi: On the morning of this year’s World Sleep Day, Wakefit.co, one of India’s largest D2C sleep and home solutions providers, urges people to go #BackToSleep. Why? Turns out the revelations unearthed in the 7th edition of its Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2024 point to alarming indications of deteriorating sleep quality across the country. The report revealed that in 2024, 58% of Indians went to bed after 11 pm. Concurrently, the report also indicated that close to half of India woke up feeling tired in the mornings. Moreover, 88% of people wake up multiple times during the night, while 1 in 4 Indians believe they have insomnia given their inability to sleep well. Prevalence of digital exposure as well as rising stress levels seem to enhance India’s sleep woes, Social media and OTT emerged as the top reasons for 54% of Indians staying up beyond the ideal bedtime, and a whopping…
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    PM Modi to hold roadshow in Hyderabad on March 15

    Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Hyderabad on Friday and address BJP rallies in Telangana on March 16 and March 18 ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Modi’s roadshow would be held for an hour from Mirjaguda to Malkajgiri here Friday evening, Telangana BJP sources said on Thursday. On March 16, he will address a public meeting at Nagarkurnool, they said. Modi would attend a rally at Jagtial in the state on March 18, they added. Modi on March 5 inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth more than Rs 7,200 crore at Sangareddy, about 60 km from Hyderabad. Addressing a BJP rally at Sangareddy, Modi had attacked the Congress, saying it was ‘scared’ to promote young leaders. In his address, Modi also said the “dynastic parties” were targeting him as he was exposing their “scams worth several thousands of crores of rupees.”
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    President Murmu to grace world spiritual mahotsav in Hyderabad on Friday

    New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will grace the world spiritual mahotsav in Hyderabad on Friday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. The one-of-a-kind spiritual congregation is being held from March 14 to 17 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the headquarters of Heartfulness, non-profit organisation, situated on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The event will bring spiritual leaders from all faiths and beliefs to one place at the world’s largest meditation centre, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Thursday. The president will grace the world spiritual mahotsav at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad on March 15, it said.
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    Balancing Growth and Conservation: Maadri Prithvi Raj Leads a Unified Approach to protect Patancheru Constituency

    Patancheru: Prithvi Raj, a zealous advocate for wildlife and the environment, is rising to fame as a prominent voice for nature’s preservation and sustainable living. Not only is Mr. Prithvi profoundly tied to the natural world, but he also stands as a pioneering force and initiates impressive endeavors. Among his innovative ventures are the MDR Foundation, YLAPAC.org, and Maadri.org. Each reflects his commitment to better society and environment. Known for its wildlife richness, the Biodiversity Center in Sangareddy district – Patancheru Constituency houses more than 170 species of birds, an astounding collection of 20,000 peacocks, and a significant number of spotted deer, ranging between 1000 and 1500 in the forest range. The juxtaposition of this thriving ecosystem against industrial growth emphazises on the fundamental requirement for preserving the environment. The distinct biodiversity jewel – Ameenpur lake: Ameenpur Lake, the only Biodiversity Heritage Site in Telangana, is a corner stone for the…
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    IIT-Hyderabad cluster receives Rs. 60 cr grant from DST for SATHI scheme

    Sangareddy: The Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H)Cluster has been awarded aRs. 60 crore grant by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) scheme. Only three clusters have been selected under the SATHI scheme. The proposed IIT-H centre, called the Centre for In-Situ and Correlative Microscopy (SATHI-CISCoM), will serve as the cornerstone for cutting-edge characterisation. The proposed centre would be the first of its kind to enable real-time characterisation across multiple length scales for fundamental and industrial R&D purposes. This initiative aims to bring together scientists from a broad range of scientific disciplines, including physical sciences, chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical studies, to address common scientific goals that can only be addressed by using suchsophisticated microscopy techniques. Led by Prof BS Murty, Director, a team of researchers from IITH with Dr Sai Rama Krishna Malladi as the Principal Investigator, the SATHI-CISCoM facility will be supported…

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      18 December
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      Tragedy Strikes: Two killed in separate accidents in Hyderabad

      Hyderabad: Two persons were killed in different road accidents in the city on Monday. In the first fatal accident, a-27-year-old man died when a speeding car rammed into him at Saroornagar main road. The victim V Chaitanya was sitting on a bench and speaking over phone when a speeding car rammed into him. He fell on the road and sustained serious injuries and died. The driver fled the spot abandoning his car. The victim’s family members alleged that the driver was apparently drunk and lost control over the vehicle that caused the fatal accident. A case is registered by the Chaitanyapuri police. In another case, a security guard died when a lorry hit his motorcycle at Hayathnagar. The victim, G Yadagiri, was travelling…

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      357 acres allotted for establishment of Tribal University near Mulugu town

      Mulugu: A significant step towards enhancing higher education in Telangana has been taken with the allocation of 357 acres of land for the establishment of the “Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University” in the district. Led by Prof BJ Rao, Vice-Chancellor, and Dr Devesh Nigam, Registrar of the University of Hyderabad (UoH), along with ITDA Eturnagaram Project Officer (PO) Ankit, the team inspected the site near Gattamma Temple at Jakaram near here on Saturday. “The state government’s allocation comprises 307 acres of government-owned land and an additional 50 acres from forest reserves for the University’s development. Commencing its operations from the existing infrastructure at the Youth Training Centre (YTC) in Jakaram, the university aims to kickstart classes in the upcoming academic year (2024-25). The…

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    • 16 December
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      CM Revanth warns of action against hospitals not honouring Aarogyasri health cards

      Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned that stringent action would be initiated against empanelled hospitals if they failed to honour the Rajiv Aarogyasri cards issued to the beneficiaries. Responding to AIMIM member Akbaruddin Owaisi comments on Rajiv Aarogyasri health card during the thanksgiving motion to the Governor’s address at the assembly on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that his government had issued GO MS 191 on December 8 increasing the health insurance amount from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. If an empanelled hospital refused to honour the health card issued by the State government and does not provide health services up to Rs. 10 lakh stringent action would be initiated against them, he warned. Earlier, Owaisi brought to the…

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      Hyderabad: Hitex to host 6th edition of PETEX India 2023 Show from Dec 22

      Hyderabad: The 6th edition of PETEX India 2023 will be hosted by Hitex for three days from December 22 to 24. The largest pet expo for dogs, cats, fish and exotic pets will feature 50 exhibitors from pet food, pet healthcare, pet fashion and lifestyles, pet accessories, pet toys, pet boarding etc. It will act as a platform for the pet industry, manufacturers, wholesalers, and service providers to present products for pets and innovative pet supplies. The show will have a display of more than 50 varieties of ornamental fish like Silver Arowana, Flower horn, Koi fish, Giant gourami, Alligator gar, Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar, Red parrot fish, Pufferfish. Also, therapy dogs workshop and demo will be organised during the show…

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      Ursids meteor shower set to dazzle Hyderabad’s sky ahead of Christmas

      Hyderabad: Sky-watchers in Hyderabad were treated to a celestial spectacle as the Geminid meteor shower illuminated the night sky on Thursday, showcasing its annual peak. As this breathtaking display winds down, anticipation rises for the Ursids meteor shower, marking the final major meteor event of the year, set in the Northern Hemisphere’s sky. According to Time and Date, the Ursids showers will grace the city’s skies from December 17 to December 26, with the peak expected on December 22 through the night of December 23. Enthusiasts might witness up to 10 meteors per hour at the shower’s peak, providing a captivating visual experience, as outlined by Time and Date’s Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map. An opportune moment for viewing is predicted on December…

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    • 16 December
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      Hyderabad: Khajaguda junction to be closed for traffic from Dec 16

      Hyderabad: To facilitate the seamless flow of traffic, the Khajaguda junction will be closed for vehicular traffic starting from December 16. Cyberabad Traffic Police said effective traffic diversions have been planned to mitigate potential traffic congestion. Accordingly, vehicles from Nanakramguda Rotary towards Whisper Valley junction take diversion at Bio-Diversity junction and Pakwaan eatery to proceed to Whisper Valley junction. Likewise, vehicles from Shaikpet flyover towards Film Nagar should take diversion at Pakwaan and proceed towards Whisper Valley junction. Similarly, vehicles from Bio-Diversity junction towards Manikonda should take diversion at Pochamma temple under Shaikpet flyover and proceed towards Manikonda. The Traffic police requested citizens to plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience and cooperate.

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      Amazon Future Engineer programmes expands to 120 more government schools

      Hyderabad: Amazon.in on Friday announced expansion of its partnership with Educational Initiatives (Ei) to launch Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) programme in 120 government schools in the State. Over 40,000 school children will benefit through the AFE programme, that strengthens Fundamental Literacy and Numeracy skills using Mindspark, a personally adaptive learning platform, besides introducing concepts of computer science to students in class V to IX. The programme has been designed to offer a tailored learning experience that bridges learning gaps in students by personalising their learning in maths and languages. The computer science workbooks and hour of code activities (from code.org) enable students to learn various topics of computer science like sequencing, loops, encoding etc. TSWREIS Secretary Dr .E Naveen Nicolas said AFE programme’s…

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    • 16 December
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      Hyderabad: Ganja worth Rs 1 crore seized, two nabbed

      Hyderabad: Two persons who were allegedly transporting ganja were arrested by the Jeedimetla police with the assistance of Cyberabad Special Operations Team (Balanagar) on Saturday. The police seized 400 kg of the contraband, a truck, and two mobile phones all worth Rs. 1 crore from them. The arrested persons were Bablu Khare (23), truck driver, and Govind Patidar (42), farmer, both natives of Madhya Pradesh. Two others – Bablu of Odhisa who supplied the contraband and Aravind of Maharashtra, receiver of the consignment went absconding. According to the police, Khare and Govind, worked for Bablu and on his instructions purchased ganja and supplying to different persons across the country. “On Thursday, Bablu asked Khare and Govind to supply ganja to Aravind of Maharashtra.…

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      Coordinate to hold G20 agriculture ministers’ meeting: DGP Anjani Kumar

      Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar. Hyderabad: Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar on Thursday said that state departments should work in coordination to organise the prestigious G20 agriculture ministers’ meeting which is to be held on June 15, 16 and 17 here. He was speaking at a security coordination meeting with various departments at the DGP’s office with regard to the security arrangements for the meeting. Anjani Kumar said that a large number of ministers, higher officials, Union secretaries and eminent scientists from various countries would attend the meeting and appropriate security arrangements were being made for all of them. The DGP said that the meeting would be useful to showcase Hyderabad as a hi-tech city. The concerned central organisations were advised to focus mainly on cybersecurity. A separate multi-agency command control room has been set up to monitor security issues. Meanwhile, director…

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      GITAM student creates own conversation bot, gets recognised by Harvard World Records

      Adhvika AI Conversational Bot is an innovation by Raju that leverages cutting-edge technology to facilitate natural and engaging conversations File photo of Vamsi Krishnam Raju Sangareddy: A BTech second-year student CSE (AI &ML) at GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad, Devaraju Vamsi Krishnam Raju, has been recognised by the Harvard World Records, London for his work on an AI Conversational Bot, which he named ‘Adhvika’. The Adhvika AI Conversational Bot is an innovation by Raju that leverages cutting-edge technology to facilitate natural and engaging conversations. It is a groundbreaking voice assistant equipped with its own advanced language model, designed to revolutionise the way we manage our tasks and boost our productivity. With extensive capabilities, Adhvika seamlessly integrates into our daily routine to simplify…

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