HYDERABAD

Two Passport Seva Kendras to function from new locations in Hyderabad from Sept 16

The Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad have been relocated to MGBS Metro Station and Siri Building, Raidurg, respectively. Both centres will start operations on September 16 with upgraded infrastructure and improved amenities for applicants Hyderabad: Two Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in the city, located at Ameerpet and Tolichowki, have been shifted to new premises from where they will commence operations on September 16. The Ameerpet PSK, located at Aditya Trade Centre, has been relocated to MGBS Metro station, while the Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendra, situated at Anand Silicon Chip near Shaikpet Nala, was moved to the Siri Building on Old Mumbai Road, Raidurg. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) established three PSKs—Begumpet, Ameerpet and Tolichowki—in the city and…

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Hydraa, GHMC, HMWSSB clash over Hyderabad manhole incident, fumble public safety

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s old city, sparking uproar and exposing poor coordination among GHMC, HMWSSB and Hydraa. Departments traded blame as residents demanded stronger oversight, better safety measures and unified responsibility for civic infrastructure Hyderabad: Thursday’s incident of a five-year-old girl slipping and falling into an open manhole in the old city exposed the lack of coordination between administrative units responsible for the city. When the girl fell into the manhole, it caused an uproar, with three key departments, HMWSSB, GHMC and Hydraa, initially passing the buck. The absence of coordination among the city administration units has been aggravated further with confusion over Hydraa appearing to take on roles and responsibilities usually assigned to GHMC, HMWSSB and others. The…

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H3N2 strain suspected behind surge in viral fevers in Hyderabad

Doctors in Hyderabad revealed that 80 percent of current viral fevers are influenza cases, most likely H3N2 subtype. The illness is causing prolonged recovery of up to 10 days, with children, elderly and pregnant women at greater risk of complications Hyderabad: While health authorities in Hyderabad are acknowledging the surge in viral fevers, they are not publicly addressing that the majority of these are influenza cases. This lack of transparency is concerning, since influenza is not as simple as treating a typical viral fever, as such infections always carry the risk of complications, especially among individuals with compromised immunity. At present, 80 percent of the viral infections in Hyderabad are influenza cases, most likely of the H3N2 subtype. However, there has…

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Jubilee Hills bypoll: BRS confident, Congress yet to finalise its candidate

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the death of MLA Maganti Gopinath, is shaping up as a prestige contest. BRS is set to field his wife, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress eyes a BC candidate and BJP explores limited options. Hyderabad: The upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election, expected to be held next month, is fast turning into a prestige battle. While the BRS has already commenced its ground level preparations and is on the verge of finalising its candidate to retain its seat, the ruling Congress also has began pulling all strings to make a foray into the BRS’ urban stronghold and make its presence felt in the State capital. The by-election became inevitable following the demise of sitting BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath in June.…

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Rachakonda She Teams catch 214 persons for harassing women in 15 days

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams caught 214 persons, including 120 minors, for harassing women at public places. They booked cases, conducted counselling, and held awareness programmes, while urging women to report harassment through WhatsApp or Dial 100. Hyderabad: In the last fortnight, the Rachakonda She Teams caught 214 persons, including 120 minors, for harassing women at various places across the Commissionerate. Criminal and petty cases were booked, and the offenders were counselled during this period. Officials said a total of 228 complaints were received from various sources, including directly, through WhatsApp and social media, from different hotspots like metro trains, stations, bus stops, workplaces, and colleges across Rachakonda between August 16 and 31. Those caught attended mandatory counselling sessions conducted by…

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Man kills wife on Hyderabad outskirts over suspicion of fidelity

A woman was murdered by her husband at their house in Kondurg near Hyderabad. Police said K Venkat Reddy killed his wife Jayamma after suspecting her fidelity. He is absconding, and efforts are on to trace and arrest him Hyderabad: A woman was murdered by her husband, who allegedly suspected her fidelity, at their house in Kondurg on the city outskirts on Thursday. K Jayamma (50) was married to K Venkat Reddy, a mason, about 15 years ago, and they have two children. The family was staying at Regadi Chilakamarri in Kondurg. Police said Venkat Reddy, who suspected his wife’s fidelity, had been harassing her both mentally and physically for the last five years. Elders on both sides intervened and worked…

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Hyderabad man gets 20 years jail for raping minor girl

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping and assaulting a minor girl in Chaitanyapuri in 2020. The court imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 and awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim Hyderabad: A local court on Friday sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping and sexually assaulting a minor girl at Chaitanyapuri in 2020. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 15,000. K Dinesh alias Chinna (29), a private employee from Kohir in Sangareddy district, had come to the city in search of work and lured the girl in the name of love. He kidnapped and married her and sexually assaulted her in confinement. Based on a…

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Hyderabad: Hydraa admits fault in open manhole incident at Rein Bazar

Hydraa has admitted responsibility after a five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s Yakutpura. The child was rescued unhurt on Thursday morning. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said action would be taken against staff responsible for the lapse. Hyderabad: A day after a five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole at Rein Bazar in Yakutpura, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) probed the incident and concluded that the open manhole was Hydraa’s fault. The Hydraa Commissioner, A V Ranganath, stated on Friday, “Hydraa conducted a preliminary enquiry into the non-closure of the manhole issue on Friday morning. Prima facie, Hydraa is responsible for it, and the person in charge of the team will be held accountable. We will…

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Hyderabad: Golconda police return 24 lost mobile phones to owners

Golconda Police in Hyderabad traced and returned 24 lost mobile phones to their rightful owners using CEIR technology. The phones were reported missing weeks ago. After verifying documents, the police handed them over at a small ceremony at the station Hyderabad: The Golconda police on Thursday handed over 24 mobile phones to the owners of the gadgets who had lost them a few weeks ago. According to the ACP Golconda, Syed Fiaz, the owner of the mobile phones, had approached the police and sought help in tracing the gadgets that were lost by them. The police, with the help of advanced technology platforms such as Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), traced the mobile phones. After verifying the documents, the phones were…

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UoH students protest against dissolution of union before tenure

The University of Hyderabad Students Union, backed by other student groups, staged a protest against the university’s decision to dissolve the union before completion of its term. Students alleged bias in favour of ABVP and demanded implementation of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) Students Union, along with other student organisations, staged a protest on the campus on Wednesday over what it termed the ‘arbitrary dissolution’ of the union before completion of its tenure and demanded immediate withdrawal of the decision. According to the protesters, who staged a dharna at the UoH Administrative Building, the university dissolved the union without following proper procedures such as calling for the University General Body Meeting (UGBM). The Students Union questioned why the decision…

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