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Historic monuments getting vibrant look under Telangana government

On the World Heritage Day on Tuesday, people from diverse sections shared images of different historic structures across the Telangana State Tombs Hyderabad: Many historic monuments, which were left neglected and ruined in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, are now sporting a clean and vibrant look, thanks to the measures taken by the Telangana government. According top priority to the rich heritage and maintenance of historic monuments, the State government has initiated several restoration measures. As a result, the minarets, stepwells, tombs, palaces are now illuminated with colourful lights and the pristine glory of the structures is all pervading. Sharing a few pictures of different structures, Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao tweeted: “On this World Heritage Day, let me highlight some of the beautiful…

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From Haleem to Kebabs: US Consul General enjoys a gastronomic tour of Hyderabad

 The US Consul General in Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, recently went on a gastronomic adventure in the city’s iconic Charminar area with the famous food blogger, Ahmed Ashfaq, aka Dr Foodie. With her first Ramzan in the city, Larson dove straight into the local delicacies and was seen relishing the famous dish of ‘Haleem’, alongside other famous Ramzan dishes such as Kebabs and desserts. The video of her visit went viral on social media, with people excited to see her indulging in the traditional flavours of the city. As the Consul General was busy satisfying her taste buds, Dr Foodie made sure to introduce her to the local language and culture by teaching her some Deccani words like ‘Kirrak’, ‘zabardast’, ‘Kaiku’ and ‘nakko’. It looks like Larson…

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Hyderabad: End Raja Singh’s ‘Anarchic Raj’ in Goshamahal, says BRS

“It is disheartening that Raja Singh, who is the face of BJP’s communal politics is representing this constituency in Telangana Assembly, which is a disgrace,” said Dasoju Sravan.  BRS Hyderabad district incharge Dasoju Sravan Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Hyderabad district incharge Dasoju Sravan on Sunday said the public should re-elect BRS in the upcoming Assembly elections and put an end to the ‘Anarchic Raj’ of suspended BJP leader T Raja Singh in the Goshamahal constituency.  Speaking at the party ‘Athmeeya Sammelan’ at Boggulakunta, he said that Raja Singh, MLA of Goshamahal, is more focused on spreading BJP’s hate politics in the state rather than development work in his constituency. “People belonging to various cultures, regions and religions live in Goshamahal reflecting the…

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YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case: Telangana HC directs CBI not to question Kadapa MP till Tuesday

YS Avinash Reddy moved to Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail stating that CBI officials are likely to arrest him in name questioning in the YS Vivekananda murder case. Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday asks the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to not question YS Avinash Reddy till Tuesday evening in connection with the YS Vivekananda murder case. The Telangana High Court Justice K Surender Reddy gave the direction after hearing the argument over the petition filed by Kadapa MP.  YS Avinash Reddy moved to Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail stating that CBI officials are likely to arrest him in name questioning in the YS Vivekananda murder case. YS Avinash Reddy claimed in his petition that the late Vivekananda Reddy married a lady named Shaik Shameem in…

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Troubleshooter Amit Shah Hyderabad visit to give BJP a boost

To address public meeting in Chevella LS constituency The visit by Shah is expected to be a no-nonsense trip focused on seeing how the BJP is shaping up in Telangana. HYDERABAD: In yet another clear signal that the BJP means business in Telangana, and is serious about coming to power in the state, Union home minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Hyderabad on April 23. If everything goes as planned, Shah, who has a reputation for his organisational abilities and has often served as the BJP’s main election strategist, will meet with state party leaders and representatives from the Chevella Lok Sabha constituency, where he is scheduled to address a public gathering. Shah’s visit, party leaders hope, will be one…

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Cancer Institute work in Kurnool moving at snail’s pace

Foundation laid in 2019; one-third of works pending Construction works of State Cancer Institute in progress at GGH, Kurnool.  Kurnool: Cancer cases are rising steadily but the work on the state cancer institute here is dragging for the past four years. No one is serious about completing the project and one-third of the work is still pending. It takes more time to complete the construction followed by the process of installation of modern equipment to support patient-care. The state-level cancer institute was conceived as a joint project of the state and central governments, with its base in the Rayalaseema region. With an estimated budget of around Rs 120 crore, the foundation was laid in January 2019 and Rs 90 crore…

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EC begins inquiry into case of missing keys of strong rooms

Police officials preventing Congress candidate Adluri Laxman from entering the engineering college premises in Kodimyala mandal of Jagtial district on Monday. WARANGAL: After receiving orders from the High Court, officials from Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday visited Jagtial district and inquired into the disappearance of keys of two strongrooms at VRK Engineering College which hold EVMs and files of the 2018 Dharmapuri Assembly election. Congress candidate Adluri Laxman had approached the High Court alleging irregularities in counting of votes after he lost to TRS candidate Koppula Eshwar, now a minister, by 441. After officials declared the keys missing, the High Court directed the ECI to probe into the matter. The probe team that arrived in Jagtial comprised principal secretary…

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Congress holds strategy meet at RGI Airport

Suspended BRS leaders come up with riders for Congress switchover Telangana Congress president A. Revanth Reddy receives party leader Rahul Gandhi upon his arrival at the Shamshabad airport on Monday. HYDERABAD: Congress leaders, including PCC chief A. Revanth Reddy and AICC in-charge Manikrao Thakre, met Rahul Gandhi at the Shamshabad airport while he was returning from Bidar after an election campaign and proceeding to Delhi. They discussed issues and strategies that needed to be adopted in Telangana. According to party sources, the PCC leadership was asked to speed up the process of wooing leaders from other parties, particularly BRS, who were looking for a changeover. This gained momentum after Jupally Krishna Rao and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who have been suspended by…

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Cheating in the pretext of army canteen products

Police registered a cheating case and using technical evidence nabbed the accused. Police found that Prithvi Raj was earlier involved in eight similar offences.  Hyderabad: Madhapur police of Cyberabad commissionerate on Monday arrested Damera Prithvi Raj, a daily-wage earner, on charges of cheating a realtor under the pretext of getting an iPhone at a subsidised price from the Indian Army canteen. Prithvi Raj who befriended the victim through social media, made him believe that his father was an ex-serviceman and he could get any product from the Army canteen at cheaper rates. Believing him, the victim transferred Rs 81,500 to Prithvi Raj. After receiving the amount, the accused switched off his mobile phone. Based on a complaint from the victim,…

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Gudur: Shift RRR alignment away from ORR

HYDERABAD: State BJP leader Gudur Narayana Reddy demanded that the state government shift the Regional Ring Road (RRR) 22 km away, beyond the east and North of Yadadri to protect the livelihoods of hundreds of micro and small farmers. Narayana Reddy was speaking after touring Raigiri, Erramballi, Proddutur, Mandapur and Varkatpalli villages on Sunday and interacting with the farmers whose lands have been identified for the acquisition for the construction of the RRR, despite their protests. He said that the alignment of the RRR as it stood now would dislocate farmers on a large scale and make their lives miserable. “Development at the cost of lives of hundreds of farmers and their families is not desirable,” the BJP leader said. Narayana…

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