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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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    • Jun- 2023 -
      5 June
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      Series of events showcasing strength, capability of Telangana Police held in Hyderabad

      A series of events, showcasing the strength and capability of Telangana Police were organized in Hyderabad on Sunday Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali checks out weapons on display as part of the exhibition organised by the Telangana Police to mark the decennial celebrations of the State Formation Day, in Hyderabad on Sunday. Hyderabad: A series of events, showcasing the strength and capability of Telangana Police, as part of the ‘Telangana Rashtra Avatarana Dashabdi Utsavalu’, were organized in Hyderabad on Sunday. The day began with a mega rally at Tank Bund where police vehicles including patrol cars, Blue Colts bikes, riot control vehicles like ‘Vajra’ and water cannon, police mobile command and control centre, and different types of fire tenders participated. Home Minister Mahmood…

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    • 4 June
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      Now, Telangana to find innovators, help them

      Telangana State Innovation Cell is planning to deploy District Innovation Fellows (DIFs) in each district to scout, identify and coordinate with the innovators Hyderabad: This, perhaps, happens only in Telangana. While in other States, innovators run from pillar to post looking for support and guidance, Telangana is preparing to scout for promising innovators who can address issues in different fields with their innovations. The Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) is planning to deploy District Innovation Fellows (DIFs) in each district to scout, identify and coordinate with the innovators. Apart from identifying the innovators, the DIFs will serve as a bridge between them and TSIC in taking their innovation ideas further. The idea was to help innovators in rural areas to scale up their…

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    • 4 June
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      Farmers Day celebrated across Telangana

      Over 25 lakh farmers joined the community lunch programmes organized in 12,679 gram panchayats, Ministers, elected representatives joined the celebrations in a big way assuring the farmers of support Source: Twitter/ Kavitha Kalvakuntla. Hyderabad: Farmers Day was observed across the State on Saturday as part of the 21-day long decennial State Formation Day celebrations. Over 25 lakh farmers joined the community lunch programmes organized in 12,679 gram panchayats. Ministers, elected representatives, heads of Rythu Vedikas and agriculture officials joined the celebrations in a big way assuring the farmers of support. Felicitations and rallies too marked the occasion. Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy and Agriculture Secretary M Raghunadan Rao took part in the farmers’ day celebrations organised at the Prof Jayashankar Agriculture University.…

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    • 3 June
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      Heatwave intensifies in Hyderabad: This locality emerges as hottest area

      Hyderabad is currently grappling with a relentless heatwave  Hot Summer Nights Hyderabad: The heatwave has intensified in Hyderabad as the mercury on Friday reached to an alarming 42.9 degrees Celsius. Among the city’s localities, Khairatabad has emerged as the hottest area, as per a report by the Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS). Hyderabad is currently grappling with a relentless heatwave. The soaring temperatures have affected various localities, with most areas experiencing temperatures surpassing the 40-degree Celsius mark. Scorching heat in Hyderabad Though, Khairatabad has been identified as the hottest area in Hyderabad, it is not an isolated case, as the entire city is bearing the brunt of the scorching heat. The heatwave is not confined to Hyderabad alone, as many…

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    • 3 June
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      Will strive for Telangana’s development till my last breath, says KCR

      An assurance was made to people that Telangana would be rebuilt in such a way that the nation would learn a great deal from it. It has become a reality in a span of nine years, said CM KCR Hyderabad: Affirming that promises made on June 2, 2014 in rebuilding Telangana were delivered, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said Telangana had to scale new heights and assured that he would strive hard in ensuring the State’s further development till his last breath. An assurance was made to people that Telangana would be rebuilt in such a way that the nation would learn a great deal from it. It has become a reality in a span of nine years. Today, Telangana emerged as a…

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    • 2 June
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      TS farmers intensify stir for early paddy purchase

      After the unseasonal rains wreaked havoc, farmers are targetting mandal tahsildar and primary agriculture cooperative society (PACS) offices and rice mills in various districts. (Representational Image: Twitter) HYDERABAD: Protesting farmers have further intensified their agitation against delay in paddy purchases by the state government. They found fault with a section of rice millers and other officials for the delay in the procurement of paddy. Paddy of the yasangi season has been piling up in villages and farmers are in a hurry to dispose of it. Changing temperatures and untimely rains are also adversely affecting paddy stocks in villages. Towards this, the farmers are demanding immediate purchase of their produce. Citing excess moisture content, shortage of gunny bags and other reasons, the…

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    • 1 June
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      Sunitha Reddy Decides To Challenge Anticipatory Bail To Avinash Reddy

      Telangana High Court. Hyderabad: Narreddy Sunitha Reddy, daughter of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, has decided to file an SLP before the Supreme Court challenging the grant of anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy by the Telangana High Court on Wednesday. Sunitha is the intervener in the anticipatory bail application filed by Avinash Reddy before the High Court, requesting the High Court not to allow his application. In Sunitha’s Petition earlier, the AP High Court had transferred the probe to the CBI from the SIT constituted by the AP government and, again, on her plea, the Supreme Court has transferred trial from the CBI court in Andhra Pradesh to Telangana state. She also impleaded in all the cases which are…

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    • 1 June
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      VH unveils Sonia poster for June 2 celebrations

      Unveiling a poster of Sonia Gandhi, which the Congress party will parade on June 2 marking the commencement of the formation day celebrations, former PCC president V. Hanumantha Rao said that the message of the Congress party will be taken to the people while simultaneously exposing the failures of the state and central governments. HYDERABAD: Unveiling a poster of Sonia Gandhi, which the Congress party will parade on June 2 marking the commencement of the formation day celebrations, former PCC president V. Hanumantha Rao said that the message of the Congress party will be taken to the people while simultaneously exposing the failures of the state and central governments. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “We had back then apprised…

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    • May- 2023 -
      30 May
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      Bhatti warns KCR against usurping poor people’s lands

      CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka embarked on the padayatra from Adilabad to ensure justice for the people of Telangana state. HYDERABAD: Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka warned Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao against the forcible acquisition of land given to the poor by the previous Congress governments. “We will restore the lands taken by your government back to the poor in accordance with law,” he said, after hoisting the party flag as part of his padayatra at Gaggalapalli village in Nagarkurnool constituency on Monday. Addressing a street corner meeting in the village, along with Mallu Ravi, he said that it was wicked on the part of the BRS government to block 200 acres of land given to Dalits…

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    • 29 May
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      Owaisi attacks Telangana CM for ignoring promises made to Muslims

      Addressing a massive public meeting at the Multipurpose Ground, Asaduddin remained non-committal when the crowd exhorted him to field MIM candidates across the state. He said he would discuss the issue with party leaders and take a decision at an appropriate time.  ADILABAD: All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday came down heavily against the BRS government for not honouring its promises to Muslims, including the construction of an International Islamic Ccentre at Gachibowli. Taking potshots at the BJP’s repeated criticism that Asaduddin controls the steering of BRS’ car (poll symbol of the BRS), he highlighted the discrimination shown by the state government when it came to extending financial support to places of…

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