HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: 6 injured in gas leak at Kokapet restaurant

The incident occurred around 6 pm, reportedly when workers, including those belonging to GAR, were taking up works related to gas pipeline fixture and other interiors at the restaurant in GAR Infobahn Towers Hyderabad: Six persons were reportedly injured due to a gas wave exerted from a gas pipeline at a restaurant located on the ground floor of the GAR Infobahn Towers in Kokapet in Narsingi on the city suburb on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 6 pm, reportedly when workers, including those belonging to GAR, were taking up works related to gas pipeline fixture and other interiors at the restaurant. As per available information, the injured persons, all workers, were immediately rescued by their colleagues and shifted to Continental…

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Several districts across Telangana experience heat wave conditions on Saturday

Adilabad experienced the heat wave on Saturday with the mercury sharply rising to 40.8 degree Celsius, 4.9 degree Celsius higher than the normal Hyderabad: As summer starts to peak a tad early this season, several districts of Telangana are in the throes of heat wave conditions. Adilabad experienced the heat wave on Saturday with the mercury sharply rising to 40.8 degree Celsius, 4.9 degree Celsius higher than the normal. Nizamabad recorded 39.6 degree Celsius followed by Medak with 39.2 degree Celsius In a special bulletin issued on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department – Hyderabad looks at intensification of maximum temperatures and more districts ending up with heatwave conditions in next two days. A day temperature range of 41 degree Celsius to 44 degree…

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Two unidentified motorists killed in separate incidents in Hyderabad

Rash and negligent driving by heavy vehicles are suspected to be the reason for the mishaps Hyderabad: Two unidentified motorists were killed in separate incidents after their bikes were hit by speeding trucks in Uppal and Kukatpally on Saturday. Rash and negligent driving by heavy vehicles are suspected to be the reason for the mishaps. In the first incident, a 40-year-old man was hit by a rashly driven truck at Uppal Bhagayat layout. He suffered grievous bleeding injuries and died on the spot. In the second incident, the victim, who is suspected to be in his fifties, died after he came under the tyre of a truck after it hit his motorcycle. Separate cases were booked at the local police stations…

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Hyderabad: Two arrested in connection with Kanchanbagh murder

According to the police, Zakir Khan, who runs a grocery store adjacent to the pan shop of the suspects, was upset over the customers of the pan shop occupying the place in front of the grocery store Hyderabad: The Kanchanbagh police solved the murder case of Zakir Khan (53) which was reported on Wednesday and arrested two persons in connection with the killing on Saturday. The arrested persons are Mirza Faheem Baig and his cousin Mirza Azeem Baig, both run pan shop at C-Block, Hafeez Baba Nagar in Kanchanbagh. The absconding person is Khurshan. According to the police, Zakir Khan, who runs a grocery store adjacent to the pan shop of the suspects, was upset over the customers of the pan…

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Notorious fraudster arrested for cheating, extorting women in Hyderabad

Following a complaint from a female doctor who was duped to the tune of Rs 10.9 lakh, the Jubilee Hills arrested him from Bengaluru Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police have arrested J Vamshi Krishna alias Harsha Cherukuri (33), a notorious fraudster involved in several cheating and cybercrime cases across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, here on Saturday. According to the police, Vamshi Krishna impersonated people and used fake identities on matrimonial sites and social media platforms to deceive women with false marriage promises, extort money, and blackmail the victims. He was earlier involved in 20 criminal cases. Following a recent complaint from a city-based female doctor who was duped to the tune of Rs 10.9 lakh, the Jubilee Hills police booked…

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Tanker mows down motorist in Hyderabad’s Miyapur

Incident occurs when Mohan was heading from Kukatpally towards Miyapur Hyderabad: A motorist died after he was hit by a rashly driven water tanker at Miyapur on Friday. The incident occurred when Mohan was headed from Kukatpally towards Miyapur. The tanker, which was being driven in a rash and negligent manner, mowed him down. He suffered grievous injuries and died. An investigation is under way.

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Hyderabad: Two held for acid attack on Pedda Thota Bhu Lakshmi Temple accountant

Saidabad police, with the help of CCTV footage from the area, identify and nab the suspects Hyderabad: The Saidabad police on Saturday reportedly detained two people in connection with the alleged acid attack on the accountant of the Pedda Thota Bhu Lakshmi Temple on Wednesday. Both suspects are priests. Unidentified assailants allegedly attacked Narsinga Rao, who works as the temple’s accountant, on the premises with acid and fled. Local residents immediately alerted the authorities and he was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be stable. The police, with the help of CCTV footage from the area, identified and nabbed the suspects. An investigation is under way to establish the motive behind the attack. The police are yet to announce the…

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Telangana: Friday prayers pass off peacefully across old city

Hyderabad Police ensure tight security arrangements as Holi and second Friday of Ramzan month coincide this year Hyderabad: Amidst tight security arrangements, the Friday prayers concluded peacefully in old city particularly at the historic Mecca Masjid. The Hyderabad Police remained vigilant as Holi festival and the second Friday of Ramzan month coincided this year, a rare occurrence happening after 35 years. A total of 2,000 police personnel including law and order, Task Force, Rapid Action Force and Paramilitary Forces were deployed near mosques and at various places across the old city covering the south zone. Almost 200 personnel were posted at Mecca Masjid and Charminar alone. With Holi celebrations and Friday prayers, including Jumma Asr Namaz during Ramzan, happening almost simultaneously, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand…

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Thunder showers to bring relief from heat wave in Telangana between March 20 and 24

Weather forecaster from Hyderabad, T Balaji, said that people in Hyderabad and elsewhere in the State, who have been suffering from heat wave, can look forward to some relief in the form of summer thundershowers Hyderabad: Hyderabad and parts of Telangana can expect a reprieve from the ongoing heat wave like conditions between March 20 and 24. Given the hot summer conditions for the coming one week, temperatures will rise steadily and are expected to touch 40 degree Celsius to 44 degree Celsius. However, weather forecaster from Hyderabad, T Balaji, said that people in Hyderabad and elsewhere in the State, who have been suffering from heat wave, can look forward to some relief in the form of summer thundershowers. “The suffering…

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‘Pallaki Utsavam’, ‘Maha Abhishekam’ mark Sri Gaura Purnima at Hare Krishna Golden Temple

Devotees offer ‘Chappan Bhog’ to Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; special performances like dramas, skits, dance and kirtans held Hyderabad: Sri Gaura Purnima festival marking the transcendental appearance of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was celebrated at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple on Friday. A special ‘alankara’ of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu adorned the altar followed by darshan for all visitors. Devotees offered 56 varieties of delicious items to the Lord as ‘Chappan Bhog’ including sweets, fruit juices among others. ‘Pallaki Utsavam’ of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai was celebrated followed by ‘Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga Ashtottarasata (108) Kalasha Maha Abhishekam’ in the midst of vedic hymns and mantra chantings followed by a special ‘pravachan’. Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji, president of Hare…

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