HYDERABAD
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Jan- 2025 -12 January
Water disruption in parts of Hyderabad on January 13
Repair works to plug leaks in Phase-2 of Manjira project to cause 24-hour disruption in water supply Hyderabad: There will be disruption in drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad for 24 hours from 6 am on January 13. According to a press release issued by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), the affected areas are Erragadda, Yousufguda, Borabanda, KPHB Colony, Moosapet, Nizampet, Hydernagar, Patancheru, Ramachandrapuram, Deepti Srinagar, Madinaguda, Miyapur, Hafizpet, Biramguda, Aminpur and Bollaram Industrial Areas. The 1,500-mm-dia PSC pumping main within the scope of Phase-2 of the Manjira project, which supplies drinking water to Hyderabad, has suffered major leaks at several places. The repairs will be undertaken to check these, which will cause the 24-hour disruption in water supply.…
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11 January
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police swoops down on cybercrooks, nabs 23 in pan-India raids
Searches carried out by five special teams in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; suspects found to be involved in 30 cases in Telangana and 359 cases across country Hyderabad: In view of the alarming rise in cyber fraud cases, the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police conducted extensive operations across the country, including in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and arrested 23 people involved in 30 cybercrime offences in Telangana. The total amount lost in these cases was estimated to be Rs 5.20 crore. Searches were carried out by five special teams targeted at various modus operandi and resulted in apprehension of several key players with sophisticated networks, exploiting systems and loopholes to perpetrate large-scale financial frauds. According to the police, the…
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11 January
Telangana man held for Rs 95-crore cryptocurrency fraud
Accused K Ramesh Goud from Jangaon created fake website, lured people by promising high returns on investments in cryptocurrency Hyderabad: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) nabbed a cyber fraudster involved in cryptocurrency fraud, totaling Rs 95 crore, on Friday. According to CID officials, K Ramesh Goud from Jangaon district had created a fake website under the name ‘GBR’ and, through a WhatsApp group, lured unsuspecting people by promising them high returns on their investments in cryptocurrency. Accordingly, A Manoj Kumar, the complainant from Karimnagar, and 43 others transferred around Rs 95 crore to the bank accounts of the suspect and his family members. Neither did Ramesh give them high returns as promised nor did he return the investments, thereby cheating the investors. Based on a complaint, a case…
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11 January
Hyderabad: Police book KTR for holding rally without permission
The police claimed that the rally was taken out without any prior permission which led to traffic congestion in the vicinity Hyderabad: The Banjara Hills police on Friday booked a case against BRS working president and former IT Minister KT Rama Rao for holding a rally without permission. According to the complaint lodged by the Traffic Police on Thursday, Rama Rao, while coming out of the ACB office after being questioned by the agency in the Formula-E case, allegedly took out a rally along with his supporters from the ACB office to the Telangana Bhavan. The police claimed that the rally was taken out without any prior permission which led to traffic congestion in the vicinity. The Banjara Hills police booked a case and took up an…
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11 January
Telangana: 187 ASIs promoted as SIs in tri-commissionerate
IGP V Satyanarayana says promotions granted as Sankranti gift; officers, recruited as police constables in 1989-90, awaiting promotion for over 35 years Hyderabad: Following directions from DGP Dr Jitender, a total of 187 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) have been promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspectors (SIs) in Multi-Zone-11. IGP V Satyanarayana said the promotions were granted as a Sankranti gift, adhering to the guidelines of the Telangana government.These officers, who were initially recruited as police constables in 1989 and 1990, were awaiting promotion for over 35 years. Of the 187 promoted officers, 22 are from Rachakonda Police, 20 from Hyderabad Police and 76 from Cyberabad Police.
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11 January
Hyderabad: Cops crack daily wager’s murder mystery, two arrested
In another case, police solve murder case of a 45-year-old trader who was killed in December last year and arrested one person in connection with the case Hyderabad: The Gudimalkapur police solved the murder case of G Arun Kumar, a daily wage worker from Bhojagutta, which occurred on Wednesday and arrested two persons in connection with the case on Friday. The arrested were identified as A Bhaskar and Shail Ismail, both auto drivers from Hafeezpet and Miyapur, respectively. According to police officials, Bhaskar bore a grudge against Arun Kumar’s wife for rejecting his marriage proposal five years ago and decided to eliminate him. As per their plan, Bhaskar and Ismail called Arun to a secluded place to discuss some issue and made him drink alcohol. Later, the duo…
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11 January
Hyderabad: IIMC conference on digital innovation ends
The conference, conducted in offline mode, brought together academicians, researchers and students from various disciplines to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on education, research and society Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce Degree College (IIMC) concluded the two-day Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Digital Innovations in Arts, Social Sciences, Research and Technology. The conference, conducted in offline mode, brought together academicians, researchers and students from various disciplines to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on education, research and society. Convener N Karuna Sree said, “Digital innovations have become an integral part of our lives, reshaping how we think, learn and interact. The integration of technology across various academic disciplines has opened up new possibilities for research, collaboration and…
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11 January
PNB gives Rs 50 lakh insurance cheque to late retired Armyman’s wife
PNB Rakshak Plus scheme offers comprehensive insurance coverage and other benefits tailored for Armed Forces community Hyderabad: Punjab National Bank (PNB) demonstrated its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces and their families by handing over a PNB Rakshak Plus Insurance cheque of Rs 50 lakh to Kamalawati Devi, wife of late Mukesh Kumar, Subedar (Retd.) of the Indian Army. Kumar, an esteemed customer of PNB’s Lal Bazar branch under the Hyderabad zone, passed away in a train accident recently. The cheque was presented by Deputy Zonal Head Sanjay Mane, along with Secunderabad Circle Head Sujeet Kumar Jha, and the amount has been credited to the account of the nominee, Kamalawati Devi. Sanjay Mane said, “Punjab National Bank is proud to offer PNB…
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10 January
Dead man found floating in Hyderabad’s Durgam Cheruvu
Police yet to ascertain if the cause of drowning was suicide or accident Hyderabad: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in Durgam Cheruvu, Madhapur, on Thursday. Police said it was yet to be ascertained whether the cause of drowning was a suicide or an accident. Locals noticed the body floating in the lake and alerted the police. The Madhapur police, with the help of expert swimmers, retrieved the body and shifted it to the Osmania General Hospital morgue for preservation and identification. A case has been booked and officials said efforts were on to identify the man. Recent missing cases registered in local police stations were being verified.
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10 January
TGSRTC ready to handle rush during Sankranti festival
In addition to running 6,432 special buses for the festival, the RTC has made arrangements for passengers to have access to additional travel options between January 10 and 12 Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has taken a slew of measures to meet the heavy demand for transport facilities during Sankranti festival. In addition to running 6,432 special buses for the festival, the RTC has made arrangements for passengers to have access to additional travel options between January 10 and 12, when the rush will be at its peak. Arrangements are also in place to ensure that the travellers have access to buses in the return journey from January 19 and 20. The special buses will be operated from MGBS, JBS, Uppal, Aramgarh, LB Nagar, KPHB, Bowenpally, Gachibowli, etc.…
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