HYDERABAD

Employees in Telangana among most hard working in India, finds study

On average, an employee from both the private and government sectors in Telangana State works for 43.26 hours per week, assuming that it is a 6-day working week Hyderabad: Do you know that employees in Telangana are among the country’s top individuals who clock the most work hours per day? Government employees in Telangana put in more hours than their counterparts in other Indian States. While suggestions made by industry leaders that Indians must work 70 hours a week continue to draw attention and criticism from various quarters, on average, an employee from Telangana works for 433 minutes (7.21 hours) per day, in contrast to the all-India average of 422 minutes. On average, an employee from both the private and government sectors in…

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Special ‘Narcotic Teams’ to curb drug menace in Hyderabad

Function of these teams would be similar to Special Operations Team (SOT) and Task Force (TF) which are active under Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda police commissionerates Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department officials are planning to introduce exclusive Special Narcotic Teams to curb flow of psychotropic drug substances into Hyderabad and its smuggling across the city. The function of these teams would be similar to the Special Operations Team (SOT) and Task Force (TF) which are already active under three police commissionerates – Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda. These special narcotic teams will focus exclusively on curbing smuggling of marijuana and other drugs. According to sources in the Excise Department, each team will consist of a total of 15- 20 personnel including…

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Lucky escape for 15 as fire breaks out on boats in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar

Blaze reportedly erupted due to bursting of firecrackers during ‘Bharat Mata Maha Aarti’ programme organised at People’s Plaza on Necklace Road Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out on two boats in Hussain Sagar on Sunday night. The fire reportedly erupted due to bursting of firecrackers as part of the ‘Bharat Mata Maha Aarti’ programme organised at People’s Plaza on Necklace Road. According to reports, there were 15 people on the boats when the mishap occurred and they luckily escaped unhurt. The fire spread from one boat to another, severely damaging both the boats. More details are awaited.

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State Bank of India, Hyderabad head office, celebrates Republic Day with fervour

They celebrated 76th Republic Day with the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat – Viraasat aur Vikaas’ Hyderabad: State Bank of India, local head office, Hyderabad, celebrated 76th Republic Day with the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat – Viraasat aur Vikaas’ here on Sunday. SBI Hyderabad Chief General Manager Rajesh Kumar unfurled the national flag at the northern lawns of LHO premises and said, “Republic Day every year reinforces commitment to building a stronger, inclusive and progressive India, which we aspire to achieve as a nation.” Kumar said the SBI is committed to fostering a culture of transparency, trust and excellence through the bank value system STEPS (Service, Transparency, Ethics, Politeness, Sustainability). “As we look ahead, three pillars will guide us toward becoming the best bank…

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Students of St Andrews High School, Bowenpally witness ‘Planet Parade’

Jupiter with its moons, Mars and Venus were viewed through a telescope Hyderabad: St Andrews High School, Bowenpally (Suchitra), in collaboration with Spaceship9X, combined a celestial wonder like the ‘Planet Parade’ with the patriotic spirit of Republic Day, making the experience even more memorable for the students. Having students witness a planetary alignment or sighting on this special occasion connected them to the vastness of the universe, showing them how, despite all the differences on Earth, we are all part of something much larger, a press release said. The resource person gave an in-depth presentation for an understanding of what the students were going to watch before they went on to the sighting. A planet sighting was an exciting way to…

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Police issue traffic advisory in view of Republic Day Celebrations in Hyderabad

Commuters are requested to avoid the road from Punjagutta – Green Lands – Begumpet – Secunderabad Parade Ground as traffic congestion is expected between 7.30 am and 11.30 am Hyderabad: In connection with the Republic Day Celebrations at Parade Ground and ‘At Home’ reception at Raj Bhavan on January 26, certain traffic restrictions will be made in the city. Commuters are requested to avoid the road from Punjagutta – Green Lands – Begumpet – Secunderabad Parade Ground as traffic congestion is expected between 7.30 am and 11.30 am. The road from Tivoli X-roads to Plaza X-roads will be closed as per the need during the celebrations. Likewise, traffic congestion is expected at Sangeeth X road, YMCA X road, Patny X road, SBI X road,…

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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police helps victims recover Rs 21.9 lakh from fraudsters

Cases booked, police guide complainants in filing petition in court for refund Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have refunded a total of Rs 21.9 lakh to the victims of cyber frauds in five different cases, which were booked in 2024. In one case, a 54-year-old private employee was cheated by fraudsters to the tune of Rs 9.9 lakh with offers of jobs in Australia. In another incident, a 40-year-old doctor was duped of Rs 44 lakh on the pretext of stock trading and investments. A 31-year-old woman private employee was cheated and extorted by fraudsters to the tune of Rs 19.9 lakh in the guise of FedEx courier. In another instance, a 76-year-old was duped of Rs 50 lakh in a financial fraud. In yet another case, a…

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Man, wife injured in kite string accident on way to Yadadri Temple

His wife, who was also on the vehicle, fell off and sustained severe head injuries. She fell unconsciousness on the spot. Bhongir: A devotee bound for Yadadri temple on a two wheeler suffered a deep cut on his throat as he was caught in a kite string. His wife, who was also on the vehicle, fell off and sustained severe head injuries. She fell unconsciousness on the spot. Both were rushed to the Bhongir Area Hospital in an ambulance for treatment. Further details are awaited.

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Girl kidnapped in Hyderabad’s Ghatkesar, suspects flee towards Yadadri Bhongir district

She was walking on the road when the suspects came in a car and forcibly took her away Hyderabad: A girl was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons at Ankushapur in Ghatkesar on the city outskirts on Saturday. As per available information, she was walking on the road when the suspects came in a car and forcibly took her away. Her mother, who witnessed it, called the police and informed on the Dial-100 facility. Based on her complaint, the Ghatkesar police booked a kidnap case and are investigating. She told the police that the car escaped through the Hyderabad-Warangal route towards Yadadri Bhongir district. Police have formed special teams and are examining surveillance cameras on various routes to trace the girl and nab the kidnappers at…

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Hyderabad ex-serviceman kills wife, chops body, cooks parts in pressure cooker

Guru Murthy, a native of Prakasam district in AP, briefly worked for the Army and currently works as an outsourced security guard with DRDO in Kanchanbagh; couple had been having frequent arguments for the past several days Hyderabad: In a gruesome incident, an ex-serviceman allegedly killed his wife, chopped her body into pieces and cooked them in a pressure cooker before dumping them into a lake at Jillellaguda, Meerpet, in the city. Full details of the crime, which came to light on Wednesday, are yet to emerge. According to the police, Guru Murthy (45), a native of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, briefly worked for the Army and currently works as an outsourced security guard with the DRDO in Kanchanbagh. He lived in a rented house with his…

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