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Telangana: AICC in-charge Manikrao Thakre holds consultations with senior Cong leaders

AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana Manikrao Thakre started a fire-fighting exercise to contain the damage caused by infighting among senior leaders. Hyderabad: Even as the party is grappling with a severe internal turmoil in Telangana, AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana Manikrao Thakre on Wednesday started a fire-fighting exercise to contain the damage caused by infighting among senior leaders. Thakre, who replaced Manickam Tagore and was visiting the State for the first time after being made the Telangana Congress in-charge, held consultation with AICC secretaries Bose Raju, Rohit Chaudhary and Nadeem Javed, TPCC president A Revanth Reddy, CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, party MP N Uttam Kumar Reddy and other senior leaders at Gandhi Bhavan and listened to their views…

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KTR asks women entrepreneurs to think local, beyond Hyderabad

He also wanted the women entrepreneurs to explore various opportunities awaiting for them in rural Telangana Hyderabad: IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao on Wednesday urged women entrepreneurs to look beyond Hyderabad and across the State for establishment of their industrial units for which the State government was willing to extend complete support. This would not only decongest Hyderabad and prevent overburden on its infrastructure, but also create job opportunities for local youth and ensure less expenditure for the companies. He also wanted the women entrepreneurs to explore various opportunities awaiting for them in rural Telangana where the State government has a massive land bank of 10,000 acres available for food processing zones alone. He stated that one-third of this land…

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Some tips to stay safe while driving in fog

As visibility levels drop and people go through a nightmarish experience driving in foggy conditions, here are a few tips to stay safe. Avoid using high-beam lights High-beam lights reflect off the water droplets in front of them and consequently, cause a glare which makes it much harder to see what’s in front of you. Low-beam lights are much more efficient to use during low-visibility situations on road. Stay absolutely focused on the road While driving always requires constant attention on the road, it becomes crucial to stay alert when there’s blinding fog surrounding your vehicle. It’s best to keep your mobile phones aside and avoid playing loud music to keep all sorts of distractions at bay. Keep your driving speed in…

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New AICC in-charge for Telangana arrives in Hyderabad

 Newly-appointed AICC in-charge for Telangana Manikrao Thakare arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday on his maiden visit to the state. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president A. Revanth Reddy, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other leaders received him at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. “Cordially welcomed our newly appointed AICC General Secretary Incharge for Telangana Shri.Manikrao Thakre ji at the Hyderabad airport today. Looking forward to working together in this crucial year,” tweeted Revanth Reddy. There was some drama at the airport as senior leader V. Hanumantha Rao staged a sit-in when the airport security stopped his supporters. Thakare later reached Gandhi Bhavan, the state headquarters of the party. AICC secretary Bose Raju, Madhu Yaskhi Goud, Anjan Kumar Yadav, Mahesh Goud and other…

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Telangana HC quashes CAT order on Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar

The CAT order dated March 29, 2016 allocating Somesh Kumar, currently the Telangana Chief Secretary was quashed on Monday by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Bhuyan and Justice S Nanda. Hyderabad: In a day of swift developments, the Telangana High Court set aside and quashed the March 2016 order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) – Hyderabad allocating senior IAS officer and Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to Telangana. Within hours, the Centre’s Department of Personnel and Training issued orders relieving him from the State government of Telangana and directing him to join the Andhra Pradesh government by Thursday. Earlier, a High Court bench comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Surepalli Nanda held that the CAT had ‘grossly erred’ in interfering with…

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Hyderabad: US sanctions Rs 2 crore for Paigah Tombs facelift

The Paigah Tombs, an ancient royal mausoleum in Pisal Banda’s maze-like narrow alleys, is all set to get a facelift Hyderabad: The Paigah Tombs, an ancient royal mausoleum in Pisal Banda’s maze-like narrow alleys, is all set to get a facelift. For the over 200-year-old structure, where soldiers of the officer class of Nizam’s army are buried, the United States Consulate in Hyderabad decided to carry out restoration with the help of Ambassador Funds while partnering with Aga Khan Trust for Culture. US Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Beth Jones, who explored the Paigah Tombs complex on Tuesday, announced a Rs 2 crore grant to restore and conserve the centuries-old tombs. Supported by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, it is the fifth conservation project funded…

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Student visa top priority says US Ambassador

Hyderabad: The US government has accorded top priority to the student visa and the government was hiring new staff for India. There was a surge in applications for the student visa currently and it was top priority for them to assure students get the time, said the US Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones. On her first official visit to Hyderabad, Ambassador Jones on Tuesday said the US government was hiring and training additional vice consuls for assignment to India to different consulates and consul sections in New Delhi. “By this summer in India, there will be staffing i.e., vice consuls and visa adjudicators above the number that was there pre-pandemic. With the new staff along with local staff, visa processing…

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Hyderabad’s Numaish turns out to be big draw

Its January and time for the annual evening rendezvous with fun, frolic and shopping at the sprawling Exhibition Grounds. The All India Industrial Exhibition, more popular locally as Numaish, is back and Hyderabadis have started to make a beeline to explore the annual extravaganza. With shopkeepers calling out customers, public announcements, delectable food, joy rides, and songs played continuously, the exhibition ground gets truly vibrant and lively. This year Numaish has around 2,300 stalls with traders from different parts of the country showcasing their products. From apparel, handicrafts, electronic goods to dry fruits, perfumes, and whatnot, are all lined up. For some, it is just shopping and a place for socializing, while for others it is all about precious memories and…

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Hyderabad: SC relief for TS govt on Kaleshwaram project

HYDERABAD: In a partial relief to the Telangana government, the Supreme Court on Monday modified its earlier status quo order on the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme (KLIS) work meant to enhance its intake capacity. The apex court permitted the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) and the Central Water Commission (CWC) to consider the pleas submitted by the Telangana government seeking approval to undertake works to draw an additional 1 tmc ft (thousand million cubic feet of water) from the Godavari to provide more irrigation facilities. The apex court made it clear that the approvals would be subject to its final order.The KLIS was designed with an intake of 2 tmc ft, to draw 240 tmc ft of water during the rainy…

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Hyderabad: Congress protests at Dharna Chowk for release of funds

TPCC president A Revanth Reddy said sarpanches across the State were facing hardships in executing different works due to lack of funds in respective panchayats. Hyderabad: The State Congress unit on Monday staged a protest against the delay in release of funds by the State government to Gram Panchayats. Addressing the party workers and others at Dharna Chowk in the city, TPCC president A Revanth Reddy said sarpanches across the State were facing hardships in executing different works due to lack of funds in respective panchayats. He charged that Telangana government had diverted Rs 35,000 crore funds pertaining to panchayats in the State for taking up other works. “After coming to power, the Congress will repeal all the ineffective laws and enact a law…

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