HYDERABAD

IIMC college in Lakdikapul organises ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2024’ programme on Gandhi Jayanti

The event was attended by the College Principal and NSS Chairman, K. Raghuveer, and former College Principal, Purnachandra Rao. Hyderabad: In commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2024’ program was organized at IIMC College in Lakdikapul , under the guidance of NSS and NCC, following the directives of the central government. The event was attended by the College Principal and NSS Chairman, K. Raghuveer, and former College Principal, Purnachandra Rao. The program began with the garlanding of Gandhi’s portrait, followed by the release of a book titled ‘Inspiring Thoughts’, which contains Gandhi’s quotes. The book was distributed to all the volunteers. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal emphasized the importance of everyone participating in the cleanliness…

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Hyderabad: FLO, KIMS Kondapur organise Cancer Awareness Walk

Nearly 100 members of FLO along with their family members participated in a 5K walk holding placards and creating awareness about cancer, early detection etc. Hyderabad: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) in collaboration with KIMS Kondapur organised a Cancer Awareness Walk from Botanical Gardens to KIMS Kondapur on Wednesday to mark the month-long breast cancer awareness month of October. Nearly 100 members of FLO along with their family members participated in a 5K walk holding placards and creating awareness about cancer, early detection etc. Speaking on the occasion, Priya Gazdar, Chairperson of FLO said “As the incidence of cancer is increasing rapidly, it is important to step up cancer literacy and knowledge among the population. Awareness and early detection are the only…

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Breast cancer burden looms large over Telangana in coming decade

About 35.5 percent of cancers among women in Telangana State will be breast cancers closely followed by 8.7 percent of cervical cancers even in year 2037, research papers have indicated. Hyderabad: The Telangana State has acquired the dubious distinction of having higher burden of breast cancers among women in the country. In the coming one-decade, breast cancer will remain the number one cancer among women of Telangana, a clear challenge for the State government, which has to act quickly to augment treatment facilities, cancer literacy, human resources and infrastructure. About 35.5 percent of cancers among women in Telangana State will be breast cancers closely followed by 8.7 percent of cervical cancers even in year 2037, research papers have indicated. Development and breast cancers: It…

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Watch: State govt employees stage protest against CM Revanth Reddy in front of Gandhi Bhavan

According to GO 317 victims, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had assured them during Assembly elections that the Congress party would resolve their issue in 48 hours into formation of government in the State. Hyderabad: A large number of State government employees, who have been victims of the GO 317 that displaced employees from their local districts posting, on Wednesday organized a huge protest at Gandhi Bhavan demanding the government resolve their issue. The protesters, who arrived in from all the districts, besieged the Gandhi Bhavan leading to huge traffic obstruction on the Nampally road. A large number of police personnel have been deployed at Gandhi Bhavan. According to GO 317 victims, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had assured them during Assembly elections that the…

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Rahul Gandhi actual force behind demolitions for Musi River project, says KTR

“Rahul Gandhi is the true force behind the demolition of homes in Hyderabad, bulldozing the houses of the poor,” he remarked during an informal media interaction at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a broadside against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that the latter was allowing the demolition of houses for the Musi Riverfront Development Project, in exchange for moneybags. He said the Congress leader gave his approval for the project not for public welfare but for financial gain. “Rahul Gandhi is the real force behind the demolition of homes in Hyderabad, driving a bulldozer over the houses of the poor,” he said in an informal interaction with the media at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday. He said the…

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Hyderabad: One person dies in family suicide pact over debts

An engineering student died while four others in his family are in a critical condition after they all consumed poisonous substance at their house in Saroornagar Hyderabad: An engineering student died while four others in his family are in a critical condition after they all consumed poisonous substance at their house in Saroornagar after slipping into depression over mounting debts. According to the police, a trader Venkateshwara Prasad (60), runs a grocery store at Saroornagar and lives along with his wife V Latha (55), sons Sandeep (30), Sai Swaroop (28) and Vamshi Krishna (26), at Kodandaram Nagar colony of Saroornagar. Prasad is a native of Kurnool district. Over a period of time, Prasad took loans from some persons and it amounted…

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SCR announces cancellation of certain MMTS services on Oct 2

South Central Railway officials requested rail users to plan their travel accordingly Hyderabad: Due to operational reasons, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the cancellation of certain MMTS services on October 2. The services which were cancelled are Umdanagar – Lingampalli (47153), Lingampalli – Umdanagar (47176), Umdangar – Lingampalli (47160), Falaknuma – Lingampalli (47167) and Lingampalli – Umdanagar (47194). South Central Railway officials requested rail users to plan their travel accordingly.

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‘You destroyed their homes, their dreams,’ says KTR slamming Revanth Reddy’s bulldozer politics

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the razing of homes and shattering the lives of many, especially children. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Tuesday denounced Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress leadership for betraying the people of Telangana through demolitions under the guise of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. He condemned the razing of homes and shattering the lives of many, especially children. “Dear Chief Minister, you demolished their homes and dreams. These children search through the ruins of their demolished house, for their life’s memories. Will you and your Ministers tell them that you destroyed their homes to build malls? Is this the people’s governance you promised?” he asked, sharing a video of two young girls at their…

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KTR blasts CM Revanth Reddy over Musi demolitions, urges unity among affected families

KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for targeting the poor during the festive season of Dasara and Bathukamma, accusing him of bearing grudge against them for not voting for the Congress Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao called on the affected families of Musi River beautification project to fight unitedly and resist the ongoing demolitions of their homes. He vowed to extend necessary physical and legal support to the oustees on behalf of the BRS to safeguard their homes. “Be ready with brooms and wheelbarrows in front of your homes. If you stay united, we will stand with you, and fight legally, even if it costs Rs 10 crore,” he assured, while addressing the affected families from Ambedkar Nagar, Annapurna Nagar, New Tulsiram…

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India’s first organic ice cream brand ‘Iceberg’ to open new outlet in Hyderabad

Based in Hyderabad, the ice cream brand has its manufacturing at Nellore where it made a small beginning in 2013 from a small 200 sft outlet. Hyderabad: Iceberg, India’s first organic ice cream brand and Telugu state’s homegrown decade-old product, launched a premium brand ‘Organic Creamery’ and announced its ambitious expansion plans, here on Tuesday. Iceberg is planning to open a state-of-the-art, company-owned 73rd outlet in Kavuri Hills on Road No 36 this Dasara at an investment of Rs.70 lakh. Based in Hyderabad, it has its manufacturing at Nellore where it made a small beginning in 2013 from a small 200 sft outlet. Currently, the company has a presence in seven states – Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan,…

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