HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: Reflections IAS Academy seminar held at St. Peters Engineering College

‘Civil Services – the G.O.A.T Career for a Fresh Graduate,’ organized by ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ in collaboration with Reflections IAS Academy at St. Peters Engineering College, Medchal, on Monday Hyderabad: Civil servants are game changers in society, and to become one requires discipline and focused study, said Dr. G. Vivekananda, Assistant Director at the Ministry of Defence, during a seminar titled ‘Civil Services – the G.O.A.T Career for a Fresh Graduate,’ organized by ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ in collaboration with Reflections IAS Academy at St. Peters Engineering College, Medchal, on Monday. Dr. Vivekananda shared valuable insights on the UPSC exams, encouraging students to identify challenges and provide solutions and emphasized that securing a civil servant position not only…

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Congress govt good at destruction, not construction: Harish Rao

Holding the Congress govt responsible for water crisis in Khammam, he demanded the govt to compensate the farmers with Rs 25,000 per acre on par with farmers whose crops were destroyed due to recent floods. Hyderabad: Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government for its failure to address the water crisis in Khammam district, leading to withering of crops. Holding the Congress government responsible for the crisis, he demanded the State government to compensate the farmers with Rs 25,000 per acre on par with farmers whose crops were destroyed due to recent floods. Addressing the media persons at Telangana Bhavan here on Monday, Harish Rao expressed deep concern over the drying up of crops in Khammam district,…

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MINISO unveils India’s first Blue-themed store in Hyderabad with grand opening at Sattva Necklace Mall!

This exciting milestone was celebrated with great enthusiasm, showcasing MINISO’s dedication to vibrant design and customer delight. Hyderabad:We are thrilled to announce the opening of India’s first-ever MINISO Blue-themed store at the prestigious Sattva Necklace Mall, Secunderabad, Telangana, on September 15, 2024! This exciting milestone was celebrated with great enthusiasm, showcasing MINISO’s dedication to vibrant design and customer delight. The grand launch event was nothing short of spectacular, featuring a ceremonial ribbon-cutting with honoured guests, accompanied by the pulsating rhythm of Kerala traditional drums, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere. With some renowned influencers gracing the event, there was no shortage of excitement as they captured the attention of fans and visitors alike, ensuring this new store opening will be remembered. As part…

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BRS fact-finding committee members arrested at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad

They have been prevented from entering the Gandhi Hospital and arrested, before being shifted to the Narayanaguda police station. Hyderabad: The police on Monday arrested the members of the BRS fact-finding committee on public healthcare, formed to study the maternal and infant mortalities at Gandhi Hospital and analyse the current state of healthcare services available in government hospitals across Telangana. They have been prevented from entering the Gandhi Hospital and arrested, before being shifted to the Narayanaguda police station. As the committee was scheduled to visit Gandhi Hospital, a large number of police personnel reached the houses of the committee members, including president and former Deputy Chief Minister Dr T Rajaiah, MLA Dr Kalvakuntla Sanjay and former MLA Dr Metuku Anand,…

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Hyderabad: Two persons held in possession of MDMA

The arrested Sushil Kumar and Palukuri Deepak, were sourcing the MDMA drug from one Praveen Singh, who is staying in Bengaluru, and selling it here in the city. Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department Task Force arrested two persons who were allegedly in possession of MDMA drug and seized 27 grams the contraband from them on Sunday. According to the officials, the arrested Sushil Kumar and Palukuri Deepak, were sourcing the MDMA drug from one Praveen Singh, who is staying in Bengaluru, and selling it here in the city. “Sushil purchased the drug from Praveen for a price of Rs. 3,000 a gram and sold it for Rs. 6,000 to the customers in the city,” said N Anji Reddy, Superintendent Prohibition…

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Heavy rains lash Hyderabad overnight, may witness more showers throughout the day

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS), Sardarmahal in the Malakpet circle received the highest rainfall of 59.3 mm Hyderabad: When most of the Hyderabad was still asleep, heavy rain, accompanied by powerful thunderstorms and lightning, struck the city early Monday. At around 4:00 am, intense downpours began to batter several parts of the city. According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TDPS), Sardarmahal in the Malakpet circle received the highest rainfall of 59.3 mm, followed closely by Charminar’s Rooplal Bazar, which witnessed 58.0 mm of rainfall. Several other areas, including Mekalmandi and Rein Bazar, witnessed over 50 mm of rainfall. The city is expected to witness incessant rain throughout the day, according to TDPS. The GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) has been put on alert…

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Police try to stop BRS fact-finding team from visiting Gandhi Hospital

Large number of police personnel reach the houses of the committee members, who say initiative not to politicise issue of high maternal and infant mortalities in hospital Hyderabad: Police on Monday tried to stop the three-member fact-finding committee constituted by the BRS to study the maternal and infant mortalities at Gandhi Hospital and analyse the current state of healthcare services available in government hospitals across State. As the committee was supposed to visit Gandhi Hospital, a large number of police personnel reached the houses of the committee members, including president and former Deputy Chief Minister Dr T Rajaiah, MLA Dr Kalvakuntla Sanjay and former MLA Dr Metuku Anand, and tried to prevent them from visiting the hospital. The committee members said they were visiting Gandhi Hospital as…

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Hyderabad: Former sarpanches protest against Congress govt over long-pending bills

Mild tension at Martyrs Memorial as heated arguments break out between cops and protesters; some former sarpanches taken into custody Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Martyrs Memorial in front of the Secretariat when former sarpanches staged a protest demanding that the State government clear long-pending bills. Raising slogans against the State government, they demanded that their issues be addressed at the earliest. When police tried to shift the sarpanches from the venue, heated arguments broke out. With the sarpanches unrelenting, the police took them into custody. Under the aegis of the Sarpanches Joint Action Committee, many former sarpanches from across the State assembled at Martyrs Memorial. Many have spent their personal funds on development works in their respective gram panchayats. While the State government was delaying clearance…

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Heavy rains cause power outages in Greater Hyderabad

The officials claimed that power was restored within two hours in all the affected areas. The officials have asked the people to contact 1912 in the event of power disruptions Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad area on Friday received heavy rainfall and strong winds causing power outages in various areas of the city. Due to heavy rains, at many places branches of several trees fell over the electric infrastructure causing damaging leading to power outages for over two to three hours. According to Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) officials, as many as 19 feeders broke down due to trees falling on power poles leading to failure of insulators in Banjara Hills, Bairamalguda, Manikonda, Bandla Guda, Kismatpur, Shankar Math, Tarnaka, Langar Houz and other…

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Forum for Better Hyderabad to conduct ‘A Walk Along a Tributary of Krishna River’ on World Rivers Day

A photo exhibition on Shamirpet Lake will be also organized at the venue Hyderabad: Forum for a Better Hyderabad in collaboration with World Rivers Day and in association with civil society groups, Government City College, Hyderabad, St. Patrick’s High School, Saroornagar, Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, is conducting ‘A Walk Along A Tributary Of Krishna River’ at Shamirpet Lake canal bed, Medchal -Malkajgiri District, from 9.30 am to 12 noon on September 22. Prof. Veda Kumar Manikonda, National Governing Council Member, INTACH, New Delhi, will preside over the programme in which environmentalists, students and teachers from schools and colleges will be participating. A photo exhibition on Shamirpet Lake will be also organized at the venue.

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