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Feb- 2025 -5 February
Hyderabad: HYDRAA seizes vehicles dumping soil inside lakes
Four tippers and a JCB were caught dumping soil inside the Umdasagar lake under the Bandlaguda police station’s limits late Monday night. Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency’s (HYDRAA) disaster response force caught vehicles dumping soil and construction debris inside the lakes during its enforcement drive on Monday, February 3. Four tippers and a JCB were caught dumping soil inside the Umdasagar lake under the Bandlaguda police station’s limits late Monday night. In another similar incident, a tipper was caught dumping soil inside the Devulapalli (Samarkunta) under Pet Basheerabad police station’s limits on Monday night. The drivers and helpers along with the vehicles caught, were seized and sent to the police stations concerned, and filed cases against…
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4 February
Hyderabad couple clicks 550 bird species, chases dream to photograph all species in India
Syamala Rupakula and her husband T. Balasubramanya Kumar take pride in setting a benchmark in their passion for birding By all means, Syamala Rupakula and T. Balasubramanya Kumar are the most famous couple into birding from Hyderabad. It would not be an exaggeration to say that there is no birder in Telangana who is not familiar with this duo’s exploits over the years. In an era when most in their age group prefer to stay indoors enjoying the ‘entertainment on electronic gadgets’, the 45-year-old Syamala, who is a B.Tech graduate, makes it a point to be in the wild, despite all odds And this articulate birder, having already sighted and clicked 550-plus species of birds is now chasing the dream of completing…
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4 February
Woman Diagnosed With Guillain Barre Syndrome In Telangana
According to a statement issued by KIMS Hospital here on Friday, the patient has no travel history to Pune Hyderabad: A woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder, that is currently prevalent in some parts of Pune and surrounding areas, making it the first known case in the state. According to a statement issued by KIMS Hospital here on Friday, the patient has no travel history to Pune. “A 25-year-old woman from Siddipet, Telangana, is currently admitted and is put on a ventilator support treatment at KIMS Hospital after being diagnosed with GBS,” it said. According to Consultant Neurologist Dr Praveen Kumar Yada, “Despite the high prevalence of this disease…
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3 February
Hyderabad: Fire engulfs residential building in Bahadurpura
Fire started in the cellar of a ground plus four storied building located at Kishanbagh, a little after midnight. It spread rapidly to the ground and upper floors Hyderabad: Several people had a miraculous escape when fire broke out late on Saturday night at a residential building in Bahadurpura. Fire started in the cellar of a ground plus four storied building located at Kishanbagh, a little after midnight. It spread rapidly to the ground and upper floors. On noticing thick smoke engulfing the building, in order to escape the inmates tried to rush towards the ground floor only to notice that they could not move out due to thick smoke. They managed to reach the first floor balcony and sought help.…
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3 February
Telangana Haj Committee organises fifth training camp for pilgrims in Hyderabad
Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Syed Gulam Afzal Biyabani said they are making all arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Haj pilgrimage for the aspirants in coordination with the other concerned departments Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee organized the fifth training camp for intending pilgrims on Sunday at RR Garden function hall, Asifnagar. During the program, religious scholars explained about the rituals to be performed during the pilgrimage. Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Syed Gulam Afzal Biyabani said they are making all arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Haj pilgrimage for the aspirants in coordination with the other concerned departments. He asked the Haj pilgrimage aspirants to focus more on learning about various aspects of pilgrimage. Committee official Irfan Shareef…
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3 February
Hyderabad: Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Balanagar
According to the police, the local people noticed a fire in the house and alerted the fire department. The firemen doused the fire and noticed the body of the victim lying inside Hyderabad: A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in Balanagar on Sunday. Srinivas (32) stayed at a house in Balanagar and worked at a chemical factory in the Rudraram industrial area. On Sunday afternoon, the burnt body of the man was found in his house. According to the police, the local people noticed a fire in the house and alerted the fire department. The firemen doused the fire and noticed the body of Srinivas lying inside. The police suspect the man might have doused himself…
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3 February
Rat faeces, cockroaches found in two restaurants in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills
At Kishkinda Kitchen, live cockroach infestation was detected in kitchen and rat feces in storage, while at Poshnosh Lounge and Bar, inspecting teams found the facility was operating with an expired license since December, 2024 Hyderabad: Teams of Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at two restaurants Kishkinda Kitchen (Kake di Hatti) and Poshnosh Lounge and Bar, at Road number 3, Jubilee Hills and detected multiple violations under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. At Kishkinda Kitchen, live cockroach infestation was detected in the kitchen and rat faeces in the storage suggesting rodent infestation. Expired food items were found and discarded. The food handlers were found without gloves and water analysis reports, Fostac (food safety and training certificates) issued by FSSAI and medical…
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3 February
Cyberabad police rescues 924 children under Operation Smile – XI
Among the rescued children, many belong to other States including Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police rescued as many as 924 children including 61 girls during the ‘Operation Smile –XI’ drive which was conducted during the month of January. The police had formed total of 11 Operation Smile teams in the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate which worked throughout the month to rescue children from child labour, begging, rag picking, etc. Among the rescued children, many belong to other States including Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Also cases were registered against the persons using children for labour and begging. The rescued children were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and later sent to various shelter…
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3 February
Robotic cancer surgery workshop at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital
Since 2017, the hospital has conducted more than 800 robotic surgeries Hyderabad: Cancer surgeons from across the country participated in a two-day workshop on using advanced robotic surgical systems in Uro Oncology procedures at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. The workshop on uro-oncology robotic surgeries, which was organised by Dr TS Rao, Head, Surgical Oncology Department of BIACH&RI, Dr Rakesh Sharma, Head, Uro Oncology, was aimed at sharing finer techniques in conducting robotic procedures. Chairman, BIACH&RI, Nandamuri Balakrishna, who inaugurated the workshop, said that since 2017, the hospital has conducted more than 800 robotic surgeries. Last month in January, we also launched 4th generation Robotic Surgical System that will provide advanced Robotic Based Surgeries at affordable cost, he…
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3 February
At 46.25 per cent, Backward Classes form largest chuck of population in Telangana
The population of BCs is followed by the Scheduled Castes (17.43 per cent), Scheduled Tribes (10.45%), Backward Classes among Muslims (10.08%) and Other Castes (13.31%) Hyderabad: Backward Classes other than Muslim minorities at 46.25 per cent form the largest chunk of the total 3.70 crore population of Telangana, according to the caste survey conducted in the State. The population of BCs is followed by the Scheduled Castes (17.43 per cent), Scheduled Tribes (10.45%), Backward Classes among Muslims (10.08%) and Other Castes (13.31%), OCs among Muslims (2.48%). The State Planning Department, which conducted the survey submitted its report to the Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by State Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday. The Minister said the report would be presented before the State Cabinet on February…
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