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Nov- 2024 -2 November
Cyberabad police nabs real-estate scammer
On pretext of providing land at cheaper rates for construction of temples the suspect U Narsimhlu cheated NVV Subrahmanyam by providing forged documents. Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police arrested a conman for cheating people on pretext of providing land at cheaper rates for construction of temples. The suspect, U Narsimhlu, a native of Shivampet mandal in Medak district met the victim NVV Subrahmanyam, a resident of Qutbullapur, at the Tahsildar Shivampet office in 2018. Narsimhlu introduced himself as an employee of the Tahsildar office and assured to provide Subrahmanyam land for construction of a temple. The alleged conman showed some government land parcels to Subrahmanyam and provided him documents pertaining to a land parcel at Shivampet. Narsimhlu collected Rs. 1.20 crore from Subrahmanyam.…
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2 November
Harish Rao flays Revanth Reddy for misleading public on promises
Harish Rao highlighted that the BRS government had filled 1,61,000 posts over the past nine years, and it is unfortunate that there is false propaganda about the appointments. Hyderabad: Former Minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao on Saturday strongly criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for misleading the public of Telangana on the implementation of promises. He accused the Chief Minister of political vendetta and targeting families for questioning the demolition of houses belonging to the poor. Harish Rao highlighted that the BRS government had filled 1,61,000 posts over the past nine years, and it is unfortunate that there is false propaganda about the appointments. He pointed out that the Congress government was boasting about providing 50,000 jobs, which were actually notified during the previous…
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2 November
BRS leaders not scared of threats and false cases, says Harish Rao
Says the party and cadre will continue to hold the government accountable and fight for the people Hyderabad: Former Minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Saturday strongly condemned the filing of what he calls “illegal cases” against former Minister Srinivas Goud and other BRS leaders. Rao criticised the actions as politically motivated and aimed at targeting families for questioning the demolition of houses belonging to the poor. “Is this what public governance means — silencing the voices of opposition fighting on public issues?” Rao questioned. He emphasised that BRS leaders are no strangers to such cases and threats. “No matter how many threats or illegal cases are filed, we will continue to hold the government accountable and fight for the people,” the BRS leader said.…
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2 November
KTR says regime of repression unfolding in TG, criticises implementation of Police Act
Responding to the Statewide implementation of the Police Act, KTR said that after 10 years of breathing freely, Telangana was once again experiencing the days of emergency. Hyderabad: Coming down heavily on the Congress government for filing cases against those who question its actions, intimidating those who demand their rights and suspending those who fight back, BRS working president K T Rama Rao called it a ‘dictatorial regime’ that had deprived people of their rights. Responding to the Statewide implementation of the Police Act, he said that after 10 years of breathing freely, Telangana was once again experiencing the days of emergency. “In democratic Telangana, we are waking up to the sound of boots, reminiscent of the days of the Emergency,” he…
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1 November
Marijuana worth Rs 7 crore seized at Hyderabad airport
Acting on specific inputs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized the drugs, around 7.09 kg of hydroponic weed, from two Indian passengers who arrived from Bangkok at the RGIA Hyderabad: Two international flyers who attempted to smuggle in drugs valued at Rs.7 crore hidden in cornflakes packets, were intercepted and arrested at the Hyderabad airport. Acting on specific inputs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized the drugs, around 7.09 kg of hydroponic weed, from two Indian passengers who arrived from Bangkok at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here. The officials put the value of the drugs illicit market as Rs.7 crore. After intercepting the passengers, a systematic search of their check-in luggage revealed 13 vacuum-packed packets inside cornflakes packets and a field…
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1 November
Hyderabad: Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival from November 6 to 10 at Taramati Baradari
Classical theatre, satire, love stories, dance theatre, storytelling and even a stand-up act form are this year’s offering Hyderabad: The Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival will be held from November 6 to 10 at Taramati Baradari. In its 19th edition, the theatre festival offers a bouquet of performances, master classes and workshops for theatre and performing arts lovers, a press release said. Spread across a week at Taramati Baradari Cultural Complex, it is Hyderabad’s iconic theatre event of internationally-acclaimed theatre exponents from across the country and overseas and is curated by Mohammad Ali Baig as a tribute to his father, Qadir Ali Baig. Classical theatre, satire, love stories, dance theatre, storytelling and even a stand-up act form are this year’s…
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1 November
Rains lash Hyderabad; Waterlogging at Gachibowli, Madhapur
A sudden downpour swept through parts of Hyderabad on Friday evening, drenching several areas and causing waterlogging Hyderabad: A sudden downpour swept through parts of Hyderabad on Friday evening, drenching several areas and causing waterlogging . According to data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society, Madhapur received the heaviest rainfall, with 58.8 mm, while nearby Gachibowli experienced nearly as much at 56.8 mm, with waterlogging reported along the DLF route, slowing traffic and stranding commuters. Other affected areas included Chandanagar, where 41.5 mm of rain was recorded, and the Lingampally, which saw 38.5 mm. Further north, Kukatpally received 38.0 mm, and Miyapur reported 27.5 mm of rain. Waterlogged streets were also reported in Madhapur and at Hitex Junction. The heavy showers led to traffic slowdowns in busy areas…
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1 November
Hyderabad: Diwali fireworks push AQI into risky zones
The morning air in Hyderabad on Friday carried more than a whiff of Diwali’s lingering celebrations; it held a dense shroud of pollution as the city’s air quality deteriorated significantly following the grand festivities Hyderabad: The morning air in Hyderabad on Friday carried more than a whiff of Diwali’s lingering celebrations; it held a dense shroud of pollution as the city’s air quality deteriorated significantly following the grand festivities. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has seen a sharp rise. As of 8 a.m. on Friday, key areas registered AQI levels deep within the ‘moderate’ and ‘poor’ categories, with a few nearing the dangerous ‘very poor’ threshold. Bollaram recorded a troubling AQI of 162, and ECIL Kapra…
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1 November
Hyderabad: Banjara Hills police arrest six persons in connection with adulterated momos
The Banjara Hills police following a complaint from the family of the deceased woman, arrested Almas, Sajid Hussain, Md. Raees, Md. Sharukh, Md. Haneef and Md. Rajik. Hyderabad: Following the death of a woman and hopsitalisation of several others after eating momos from a stall at Banjara Hills Road No. 10, the police arrested six persons who were running the momos stall. The Banjara Hills police following a complaint from the family of the deceased woman, arrested Almas, Sajid Hussain, Md. Raees, Md. Sharukh, Md. Haneef and Md. Rajik, all residents of Khairatabad and natives of Kishan Gunj Dist. Bihar. On October 28, the police received a complaint that a resident of Singadi basthi, Reshma Begum along with her daughter had gone…
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1 November
Hyderabad: Diwali celebrations lead to surge in eye injuries
Majority of the patients are undergoing treatment at the outpatient wings while a few are scheduled to undergo surgeries. Hyderabad: Around 50 persons, including 35 children, have sought treatment for various kinds of eye related injuries sustained during Diwali celebrations, at State-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in the last 24 -hours. Majority of the patients are undergoing treatment at the outpatient wings while a few are scheduled to undergo surgeries,authorities said. Out of the 50 injured, 9 persons have suffered serious injuries to their eyes while celebrating Diwali on Thursday and rest of the patients are undergoing treatment for minor injuries in the hospital’s OP wings on Friday. The outpatient wings of SD Eye Hospital and other private eye care facilities in Hyderabad are…
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