HYDERABAD

Telangana Assembly sees resignation challenges as BRS, Congress argue over 24×7 power supply

Responding to the statement, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy accused the BRS government of providing electricity for only 11 to 14 hours a day. He further claimed that the supply was interrupted five to six times daily and stated that he had personally verified the logbooks at the substations to confirm this. Hyderabad: Amidst the short discussion on Rythu Bharosa in the Assembly on Saturday, members threw challenges of tendering resignations if their claims were proved wrong on different issues. It all began when BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the previous BRS government had supplied sufficient water and 24 hours free power supply to farmers. Countering his statement, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy alleged the BRS government…

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Telangana: Three killed on spot as DCM runs over motorcycle in Devarakonda

Three died on the spot in a road accident when a DCM ran over a motorcycle Deverakonda: Three motorcyclists died on the spot in a horrific road accident that took place near Dargah on Mallepally road here on Saturday morning, police said. The motorcyclists, two males and a female were on their way to Devarakonda town from Dargah side, when a DCM van coming in the same direction ran over them. The trio died on the spot. They were identified as residents of Thatikole village in Devarakonda mandal.

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Hyderabad: In protest against govt, ex-home guard climbs floodlight tower at LB Stadium

Demands Congress government to reinstate them in service, says Revanth Reddy yet to fulfil his promise Hyderabad: A former home guard climbed floodlight tower at LB Stadium in Hyderabad demanding the State government to reinstate them in service. Anjaneyulu claimed that he along with 250 other home guards were removed from service for participating in the Telangana agitation prior to the formation of the State. The government then took the step to suppress the movement. Anjaneyulu said that during the recent Assembly elections, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised to reinstate the home guards into service. However, a year passed since Congress government came to power in the State, but the Chief Minister failed to keep his promise, he said. Anjaneyulu said all the 250…

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Hyderabad: Degree student loses money in online betting, ends life

On Friday night, Sai Kiran doused himself with fuel and set ablaze; he was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead at hospital Hyderabad: A degree student died by suicide after losing money in online betting at Maheshwaram of Ranga Reddy district. Sai Kiran (21), a resident of Pochamma Basthi in Maheshwaram, was pursuing his degree first year from a college in the city. On Friday night, he doused himself with fuel and set ablaze. He was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead at hospital. The family members of Sai Kiran informed the police that, he was addicted to online betting and lost money. He also borrowed money from his friends. On being reprimanded, he resorted to the extreme step. The police registered a case and started…

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Hyderabad: Operations at Knowledge City resume after minor fire accident

Operations at Knowledge City are proceeding as usual. Hyderabad: Following the fire incident at knowledge city early on Saturday, Sattva Group in a statement said high-quality safety measures were in place and the fire was quickly detected, contained, and extinguished by well-trained on-site emergency response team. “There were no injuries or casualties, and the situation is now fully under control,” said Sattva Group spokesperson. At Knowledge City, the statement said, they prioritize the safety of employees, visitors, and infrastructure. There are comprehensive safety protocols include advanced fire detection systems, regular fire drills, 24/7 on-site emergency teams, and rigorous maintenance of fire suppression equipment and these measures were promptly executed during the incident. “We are currently investigating the cause of the fire and…

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Violation of rules: Bachupally police raid pub in Hyderabad

The police seized the DJ music sound system and registered a case against the management. Hyderabad: The Bachupally police on Friday night raided a pub for violation of rules. Acting on a tip off, the police raided “One Peg Bar”, located at Bachupally and found the management was organizing music and dance without any permission. The police seized the DJ music sound system and registered a case against the management. The raid was conducted late in the night by the police. The investigation is going on

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Two separate incidents of fire mishap reported in Hyderabad

In the first incident, fire broke out in a godown belonging to an online cloth store at the industrial area in Erraguda in Rajendranagar on the city outskirts Hyderabad: Two fire mishaps were reported in the city one each at Rajendranagar and Secunderabad on Friday. No casualties were reported, however property was damaged. In the first incident, fire broke out in a godown belonging to an online cloth store at the industrial area in Erraguda in Rajendranagar on the city outskirts.No casualties were reported. Officials suspect a short circuit could have led to the fire. Local residents noticed the fire and alerted the fire department and police. A fire engine was rushed to the spot and it took about two…

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Cyberabad EOW arrests two persons for investment fraud

The arrested fraudsters include M Chandra Reddy and M Aruna, partners of Gayathri Infra Private Limited in Kondapur. Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday arrested two persons on charges of cheating investors to the tune of Rs 3.1 crore promising good returns on investments in lands with buy back schemes. The arrested fraudsters include M Chandra Reddy and M Aruna, partners of Gayathri Infra Private Limited in Kondapur. According to the police, the suspects induced investors in the guise of developing open plots in Sadashivpet, Sangareddy district and getting good returns with huge profits and cheated more than 9 individuals by collecting Rs 3.1 crore. “The suspects attracted the investors with their buy back scheme explaining that if any person…

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Short film photographer held for drug peddling in Hyderabad

Syed Azhar Hashmi, a resident of Krishna Nagar, Hyderabad worked as a short films photographer. Though initially he earned a good income, for the past two years, he could not make enough money and was exploring alternative sources of income Hyderabad: A short films photographer, who took to drug peddling to make easy money was caught by the Excise Special Task Force officials, while selling drugs in the city on Thursday. Syed Azhar Hashmi, a resident of Krishna Nagar, Hyderabad worked as a short films photographer. Though initially he earned a good income, for the past two years, he could not make enough money and was exploring alternative sources of income. He came in contact with M Kranthi Kumar from Banjara…

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Telangana High Court halts arrest of KT Rama Rao in Formula-E case

Senior Counsel CS Sundaram, representing KT Rama Rao, argued that the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s case against his client was “politically motivated.” He emphasized that there was no evidence of criminal misconduct and pointed out that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed after an unusually long delay of 14 months. Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, has directed the government not to effect the arrest of BRS Working President KT Rama Rao, in a case registered by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB). This direction came on a petition filed by KT Rama Rao and was heard by Justic NC Shravan Kumar. Senor Council CS Sundaram who represented KT Rama Rao argued that the Anti Corruption Bureau case against his client was…

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