HYDERABAD

Telangana SSC pre-final exam timings changed in view of Ramzan

In view of the change in timing, mid-day meals will be served to SSC students before 12:15 pm. Hyderabad: In view of Ramzan, the Directorate of School Education has revised the Telangana SSC pre-final exam timings. Earlier, the timing of the exam was 1:15 pm to 4:15 pm. Now, it has been changed by one hour. New timing of Telangana SSC pre-final exams As per the new notification issued on Monday, the new timings will be 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm. However, the examinations for physical science and biological science papers will end at 1:45 pm. In view of the change in timing, mid-day meals will be served to SSC students before 12:15 pm. Schedule The examination is set to be…

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One labourer killed, two injured in accident in Hyderabad

While Srinivas and Anjneyulu survived the accident and are undergoing treatment, Ushappa died on the spot. Hyderabad: A labourer died while two others were injured in an accident in Hyderabad’s Medchal after being hit by a speeding vehicle on Monday, February 3. The victim was identified as 45-year-old M Ushappa, a mason; the injured persons were identified as Srinivas and Anjaneyulu both construction workers. The accident occurred when the trio went to work early in the morning. Ushappa was making a U-turn at the Medchal checkpost when a vehicle hit his bike and the three labourers fell and sustained grievous injuries. While Srinivas and Anjneyulu survived the accident and are undergoing treatment, Ushappa died on the spot. Medchal police said, “The accident occurred…

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Missing woman, daughters rescued in Hyderabad’s Bhavani Nagar

The rescue team tracked Naznin and her children en route to the Dindi project to end their lives over emotional abuse. Hyderabad: A woman and her daughters who went missing from Talabkatta on Sunday, February 2, were traced and rescued on Monday, February 3. The woman identified as Ulfath Naznin, had gone missing along with her three daughters after a domestic dispute with her husband, Mufeed Ibrahim. In this regard, Naznin’s mother Rahmat Begum filed a missing complaint. As per the complainant, Naznin informed her that she was stressed due to the arguments with her husband Ibrahim and left his house along with her daughters Zaima Shaik Ayesha Shaik and Mariya. The rescue team tracked Naznin and her children en route…

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Three held for burglaries in Secunderabad; cash worth Rs 28.62L seized

The accused were involved in shutter lifting and stealing goods worth Rs 3,20,000 from a company in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Three persons were arrested for shutter lifting and burglaries in Secunderabad’s Old Bhoiguda on January 31. The accused were identified as Muralidhar Mohanlal Sharma, 39, a native of Maharashtra, Chandrabhan Patel, 39, a native of Uttar Pradesh and Udayraj Singh, 48, a native of Uttar Pradesh. The accused were involved in shutter lifting and stealing goods worth Rs 3,20,000 from a company in Hyderabad. The Mahankali police recovered Rs 28,62,000. The accused were arrested from Sitara Lodge in Secunderabad following a search operation conducted by the north zone task force and the Mahankali police. Apart from the cash, four mobile phones were also seized…

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Telangana Secretariat receives bomb threat

Telangana special police force (SPF) along with Hyderabad police inspected the premises and confirmed the bomb threat was a hoax. Hyderabad: The Telangana Secretariat received a bomb threat call from an anonymous person on Tuesday, February 4. The call was made to the chief minister’s public relations officer, who immediately alerted the police. Telangana special police force (SPF) along with Hyderabad police inspected the premises and confirmed the bomb threat was a hoax. Man detained for hoax bomb threat at Telangana Secretariat According to local reports, the caller has been identified as Syed Mir Mohammad Ali from Langar House. He claimed that he filed a petition regarding a dargah-related issue but received no response from police prompting him to make bomb…

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ACB Hyderabad registers 19 cases in January

A total of 17 public servants including three outsourcing employees and private individuals were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad registered 19 cases in January including 10 trap cases, one case of disproportionate assets, three criminal misconduct cases and three regular and discreet enquiries. According to reports, a total of 17 public servants including three outsourcing employees and private individuals were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. A total of Rs 1,45,000 was seized in trap cases across various departments including education, revenue, home, finance, animal husbandry, and health and family welfare. Additionally, in a disproportionate assets case involving the tribal welfare department assets worth Rs 65,50,000 were uncovered. The ACB encourages general public…

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Hyderabad residents urge reinstatement of garbage disposal bins

In the southwestern areas of the city, garbage mounds lie on corners of the roads creating an ‘illegal garbage dumping spot’, more of an eyesore for the locality. Hyderabad: While some areas of the city are celebrating the reinstatement of bins for garbage by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in their locality, residents in several areas are unhappy over the failure of authorities over the proper collection and disposal of garbage. In the southwestern areas of the city, garbage mounds lie on corners of the roads creating an ‘illegal garbage dumping spot’, more of an eyesore for the locality. At the Aghapur Charkhandil junction, people regularly dump garbage on the roadside near an open land. The Hyderabad locality previously had…

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Video: Massive fire erupts at chemical factory in Hyderabad’s Cherlapally

Firefighters are currently on-site working to douse out the fire. Hyderabad: A massive fire erupted at a chemical factory in Hyderabad’s Cherlapally Industrial Area at the NFC Phase-1 on Tuesday evening, February 4. Medchal-Malkajgiri district fire officer (DFO) V Srinivas said that the fire occurred at a private petrochemical factory and caused a reactor to collapse and various chemicals to go ablaze. “Chemicals including mesitylene, tholin, methanol and other petrochemicals got on fire, which has been brought under control, without any casualties or injuries,” the DFO added. Upon receiving information, water tankers from Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) also arrived at the chemical factory to help the fire dousing efforts.

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Stargazing camp in Hyderabad suburbs blends ancient stories with twinkling skies

Around 50 astronomy enthusiasts gathered at the scenic venue on Sunday evening, February 2. Hyderabad: The Telangana forest development corporation (TGFDC) in collaboration with the Hyderabad adventure and trekkers club hosted a stargazing camp at Forest Trek Park, Manchirevula of Chilkur Reserve Forest. Around 50 astronomy enthusiasts gathered at the scenic venue on Sunday evening, February 2. TGFDC executive director L Ranjeet Naik stressed the importance of stargazing in a natural setting noting its connection to mindfulness and environmental awareness. He further stated “Observing the night sky amidst the forest enhances our awareness of the universe. Stargazing, like forest conservation, fosters respect for nature.” The Seastar Smart Telescope impressed astronomy enthusiasts with its high-tech capabilities, capturing stunning images of planets and…

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Carpenter held for stealing gold, Rs 90K cash in Secunderabad

The police recovered 480 grams of gold ornaments and the cash from him. Hyderabad: The Karkhana police on Tuesday, January 4, arrested a carpenter who had stolen gold ornaments from a house where he was provided the task of making furniture. The police recovered 480 grams of gold ornaments and Rs 90,000 in cash from him. The accused man Aadesh Gupta, 30, a resident of Secunderabad and native of Maharajgunj, Uttar Pradesh while working at the house of one P Sundaram located at Gunrock Enclave Secunderabad recently took the keys of the cupboard that he had found in the house. After opening the lock of the almirah took away the gold ornaments and cash from it and escaped, said Karkhana SHO,…

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