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Hyderabad anticipates monsoon showers starting Sunday

The city is expected to experience significant rainfall starting Sunday, providing relief to areas that have been dry. According to the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model maps from the Telangana Development Planning Society, rainfall intensity is projected to increase, especially on Sunday and September 29. Hyderabad: After a short lull, rains are expected to make a comeback in Hyderabad, with weather forecasts predicting increased rainfall activity over the next 48 to 72 hours. The city is likely to witness significant downpours starting from Sunday, bringing relief to parts of the city that experienced dry conditions. According to the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model maps on Telangana Development Planning Society, rainfall intensity is set to increase, particularly on Sunday and September 29.…

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BRS declares all-out war against Revanth’s Musi front demolition drive

During a meeting with families at risk of displacement who gathered in large numbers at Telangana Bhavan, Rao expressed his party’s full support for those affected by the demolitions. He assured that the BRS would provide free legal aid to these families and would challenge their displacement in court. Additionally, he stated that the party’s legal cell would be available to assist them around the clock. Hyderabad: Declaring an all-out war against the Congress government’s demolition drive launched in Hyderabad city as part of the Musi riverfront beautification project, BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao on Saturday warned that the “bulldozer justice” would only result in tarnishing the image of an emerging global city, known for its opportunities and welcoming nature…

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Passenger traffic booms on Hyderabad-Delhi, Mumbai routes

According to DGCA data, 136,422 passengers flew from Hyderabad to Delhi in August 2024, while 109,924 passengers traveled on the Hyderabad-Mumbai route. These figures reflect a broader trend of consistent passenger growth throughout the year, with the Hyderabad-Delhi route consistently experiencing higher traffic each month. Hyderabad: Air travel between Hyderabad and India’s major metros, Delhi and Mumbai, has seen a sharp rise this year, with passenger traffic growing steadily month-on-month, according to provisional statistics released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). From January to August 2024, these routes have consistently ranked as the most popular, with thousands of Hyderabadis traveling between the cities. According to DGCA data, 136,422 passengers flew from Hyderabad to Delhi in August 2024, while 109,924…

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Hyderabad: Electric bike gutted by fire at Suraram

Reports indicate that the e-bike caught fire while parked near a medical store on Suraram Road. Before the fire engine could arrive, the flames spread to the store, partially damaging items in the front section. Hyderabad: An electric bike was gutted down when fire broke out in the vehicle at Suraram of Jeedimetla in the city on Saturday. According to reports, the e-bike was parked near a medical store on Suraram road when fire broke out in the vehicle. Before a fire engine could reach the spot the fire spread to the medical store partially burning the articles kept in the front portion of the store. Local people tried to douse the fire after collecting water from a nearby building. The…

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We have nothing to do with woman’s suicide, says HYDRAA chief

Ageny chief AV Ranganath says said no notices were issued to anyone, claims the woman resorted to the extreme step after apprehensions expressed by her daughters HYDERABAD: The HYDRAA commissioner, AV Ranganath, on Friday said no notices were issued to anyone and added that the woman who died by suicide in her house at Kukatpally allegedly resorted to the extreme step after apprehensions expressed by her daughters. The deceased’s daughters who stayed near to Kukatpally lake far from the FTL, had an apprehension that their houses (given by their parents) may be demolished and so questioned their mother about it. Feeling sensitive to the daughter’s questioning, the woman had allegedly died by suicide. HYDRAA has nothing to do with this episode, he said in a…

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Armed Reserve constable shoots himself dead with service rifle at Adibatla

According to police officials, the deceased, Balakrishna was having some personal issues and slipped into depression over it Hyderabad: An armed reserve constable of Rachakonda Police died by suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon at the Ranga Reddy District Collector office at Adibatla early on Saturday. The deceased was identified as D Balakrishna Goud (28). He was working at the RR District Collectorate complex in the guard section. On Friday night, he reported for duty and after completing his shift, Balakrishna went to the washroom and shot himself in the head using his service rifle around 3 am. On hearing the sound, other constables rushed to the spot and found Balakrishna lying in a pool of blood. “Balakrishna was having some personal issues and slipped…

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Bhukya Yashwanth Naik from Telangana achieves historic ascent of Mt. Gorichen

The climb of Mount Gorichen was completed on September 19 after an 18-day expedition that began on September 4. Yashwanth Naik, alongside Transcend Adventure Company, became part of the first civilian team to successfully summit the challenging peak. Hyderabad: Bhukya Yashwanth Naik, a 20-year-old mountaineer from Telangana State, has made the historic ascent of Mount Gorichen, a revered and formidable peak in Arunachal Pradesh. The ascent of Mount Gorichen took place on September 19, following an 18-day expedition that began on September 4. Yashwanth Naik, accompanied by Transcend Adventure Company, was part of the first civilian team to successfully reach the summit of this challenging peak. The route was particularly treacherous, with loose rocks and the daunting Marine Glacier adding to…

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RRR project oustees resolve to step up fight fair compensation

At a meeting held in Choutuppal town on Friday, the farmers demanded that the government either realign the road plan sparing their agriculture lands or ensure payment of market value as compensation Hyderabad: Farmers in Yadadri Bhongir district are intensifying their fight for fair compensation for land being acquired for the Regional Ring Road (RRR) project. At a meeting held in Choutuppal town on Friday, the farmers demanded that the government either realign the road plan sparing their agriculture lands or ensure payment of market value as compensation. The meeting saw a significant turnout of farmers, many of whom have small landholdings. The registration value of their land is between Rs 7 lakhs to 8 lakhs per acre, while the market…

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Hyderabad: Man arrested for claiming to solve health issues through black magic

The arrested person is Ilyas Ahmed alias Mohd Ilyas (42), from Jahangirabad in Bandlaguda. Hyderabad: The Task Force (South-East) team along with the local police nabbed one person on charges of cheating people in the guise of solving their problems including health ailments, through his powers in black magic at Bandlaguda here on Thursday. The arrested person is Ilyas Ahmed alias Mohd Ilyas (42), from Jahangirabad in Bandlaguda. According to the police, Ahmed, a native of Mahabubnagar came to Hyderabad in 2012 in search of livelihood and started cheating people in the guise of providing solutions to their problems with black magic. “He cheated several people by collecting huge money with promise to provide them relief and solutions to the problems. Though the problems…

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Umeed and SVP launch ‘Sahyog-train the trainer’ to empower Telangana educators

Umeed is a women empowerment and career readiness training organisation working in Telangana for the last 10 years. Hyderabad: Sahyog, a ‘train the trainer’ program by Umeed, a nonprofit organization in partnership with the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, and Social Venture Partners, India-Hyderabad Chapter, was launched here on Friday. Umeed is a women empowerment and career readiness training organisation working in Telangana for the last 10 years. Led by two women leaders, Udita Chadha and Gauri Mahendra, Umeed has successfully delivered multiple training and empowerment programs across the state. Sahyog, their second partnership with the Education Department, was launched today at RUSA Resource Center Hyderabad, in the presence of Prof. G. Yadgiri, Joint Director, Prof. DSR Rajendra Singh, Joint Director,…

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