Telangana

    Mounting debt drives farmer to end life in Telangana’s Adilabad

    According to Indervelli Assistant Sub-Inspector Bheemrao, Kinaka Shankar took the drastic step as he was distressed by the mounting burden of loans Adilabad: A 38-year-old farmer died by suicide by consuming pesticide as he was allegedly depressed over his inability to repay loans at Pipri village in Indervelli mandal on Saturday. According to Indervelli Assistant Sub-Inspector Bheemrao, on December 31, Kinaka Shankar tried to kill himself as he was distressed by the mounting burden of loans. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS)-Adilabad. Shankar raised cotton crop on his two acres of land by availing loans. He registered losses and could not repay the loans. The quantum of loans was not yet known. The farmer is survived by a wife, a daughter and a son. Based on a complaint received from Shankar’s wife, a case was registered. Investigations were taken up.
    Telangana

    Telangana cops warn Maha Kumbh pilgrims of cyber fraud while booking travel, stay

    Fraudsters luring devotees by offering accommodation at significantly discounted rates, setting up fake websites and booking links to collect advance payments for hotels, dharamshala and tents Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has urged pilgrims planning to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to stay vigilant while making travel arrangements, particularly online hotel, dharamshala and guesthouse bookings. “With millions of visitors expected during the 45-day event, cybercriminals are actively exploiting the demand for accommodations by creating fake websites and links to deceive unsuspecting pilgrims,” they said. They are luring devotees by offering accommodations at significantly discounted rates. They are also setting up fraudulent websites and fake booking links to collect advance payments for hotels, dharamshala and tents, without providing actual reservations, the TGCSB advisory said. Advisory for Maha Kumbh pilgrims Book accommodations only through official channels Official list of approved accommodations available at kumbh.gov.in/en/Wheretostaylist Avoid clicking on unknown links offering accommodation at unusually low prices Do not…
    Telangana

    Osmania University releases schedule for PhD Entrance Test

    According to the schedule, interested candidates can apply with a fine of Rs 2,000 till March Hyderabad: Osmania University on Saturday released schedule for the PhD Entrance Test 2025 for category-II admissions to various faculties. Online registration on the website http://www.ouadmissions.com can be done from January 24 to February 23. With a fine of Rs 2,000, candidates can apply till March 5.
    Telangana

    After HC rap, Telangana govt withdraws orders on ‘Game Changer’ ticket price hike

    Government also decides not to permit early morning shows in future until public interest, health and safety are duly considered Hyderabad: The Telangana government has withdrawn orders facilitating a hike in ticket prices and additional shows for Ram Charan-starrer ‘Game Changer’ movie. The government also decided not to permit early morning shows in future until public interest, health and safety are duly considered. These orders were issued on Saturday following the High Court’s directions to the State government. Following an appeal from the film producers, the State government on January 8 accorded permission for screening an additional show on January 10 (film release day) at 4 am. This apart, the government also permitted a hike in ticket prices by Rs 100 for multiplexes and Rs 50 for standalone theatres. After the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa-2‘, the issue of price hikes and benefit shows rocked the State, besides triggering arguments and debates. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had announced in the Assembly that…
    Telangana

    Telangana: Technical glitch hits TET, aspirants forced to wait for several hours

    The exam, which commenced at 2 pm, was halted around 3 pm due to the server issue, leaving candidates in a state of confusion and uncertainty for hours Hyderabad: Candidates who appeared for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) – 2024 – II on Saturday were thrown into a state of anxiety as the examination was abruptly stopped due to a technical issue. The test, which commenced at 2 pm, was halted around 3 pm due to server-down issue, leaving candidates in a state of confusion and uncertainty for several hours. The issue was reported during the conduct of TG TET Paper-II in mathematics and science subjects at Vardhaman College of Engineering in Shamshabad. As per the sources, one of three servers in the centre developed a technical issue. According to the candidates’ parents, the officials’ gave an assurance that the issue would be resolved within 10 minutes. However, the problem persisted until…
    National

    AIG Hospitals to revolutionise cancer treatment with advanced proton beam therapy

    This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India Hyderabad: AIG Hospitals has entered into an agreement to acquire state-of-the-art ProteusONE proton therapy system, including DynamicARC from IBA, a Belgium-based supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. With this new delivery technique called DynamicARC proton therapy, the system will be the first-of-its-kind installation in South-East Asia. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India, a press release said. Proton beam therapy is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets tumours with exceptional accuracy, substantially minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This technology is a game changer in treating complex cancers, particularly in children and adults with tumours located near critical organs. “The…
    National

    SCR to run record 366 specials for Sankranti festival

    Most of these trains will be operated during peak holiday season and apart from the two Telugu States will be towards other popular destinations. Hyderabad: To meet the additional travel demand during Sankranti festival, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run a record 366 special trains between various destinations. Most of these trains will be operated during peak holiday season and apart from the two Telugu States will be towards other popular destinations. The SCR officials said these train services have varied coach composition including reserved coaches and unreserved coaches catering to all segments of passengers. Additional coaches have been attached to 15 trains. Already, the number of coaches of the Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been enhanced. The popular destinations to which the special trains are operated include Narsapur, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Machilipatnam, Tirupati, Berhampur, Jaipur, Gorakhpur, Cuttack, Madurai and Arsikere. In addition, some more special trains will pass through…
    National

    Sankranti rush: Rachakonda police advise alternative routes for motorists on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway

    The police asked the people to use the ORR Ghatkesar exit – Bhongir – Valigonda – Ramanapet – Chityala Junction route or the ORR Bonguluru exit – Nagarjuna Sagar Highway – Ibrahimpatnam, Haliya – Miryalaguda – Kodad route. Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police urged the motorists bound towards Vijayawada in view of Sankranthi vacation to take alternate routes in view of heavy rush expected on National Highway 65. The police asked the people to use the ORR Ghatkesar exit – Bhongir – Valigonda – Ramanapet – Chityala Junction route or the ORR Bonguluru exit – Nagarjuna Sagar Highway – Ibrahimpatnam, Haliya – Miryalaguda – Kodad route. The police advised people to plan their journey in advance to avoid peak hour traffic, obtain or recharge their ‘Fastag’, check for traffic updates before starting their journey, follow traffic rules and more importantly take periodical breaks and rest during the journey. The police can be…
    National

    Sankranthi rush sees 900 vehicles crossing toll plaza every hour at Pantangi on Vijayawada Highway

    Police have deployed additional personnel at the toll plaza in Pantangi, located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, to prevent traffic jams. Hyderabad: Toll plazas on the Vijayawada route are experiencing extremely high traffic density due to Sankranthi festival. NHAI officials have opened 12 out of 16 toll booths on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route to manage the hundreds of vehicles heading toward Andhra Pradesh. Police have deployed additional personnel at the toll plaza in Pantangi, located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, to prevent traffic jams. It is estimated that one vehicle crosses the toll booth every four seconds, amounting to 900 vehicles per hour. Officials have also stationed cranes at various locations and towing vehicles along the highway to promptly address any breakdowns and avoid traffic congestion.
    National

    Amaravati works will resume with Rs 50,000 crore investment, says Chandrababu Naidu

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announces that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km, which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that Amaravati State capital works will resume with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. He announced that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road. “Once this is complete, Guntur and Amaravati will get merged,” Naidu said at the inauguration of the NAREDCO Property Show in Guntur. He termed Amaravati a self-sustaining project and observed that assets are generated where real estate flourishes. Stating that Amaravati would be developed as the best model city, he was confident that it would create a record of sorts in the country. “At the same time, cities like Visakhapatnam,…

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      28 October
      193

      Rs 63,000 crore worth Amaravati developmental works to start soon

      Lokesh, who is currently touring US, appeals to industrialists to invest in the State, which has a favourable environment in all aspects Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has said that the construction and developmental works by the government and private sectors in and around the capital Amaravati, worth $7.5 billion (Rs 63,000 crore) will start soon. Lokesh, who is currently touring the USA, has appealed to industrialists to invest in the State, which has a favourable environment in all aspects. “I explained that various construction and development works will be started in the vicinity of the capital Amaravati with $3 billion in the government sector and $4.5 billion dollars in the private sector,” Lokesh said in a social media post on Sunday night.…

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    • 28 October
      185

      Pedapalli: 36 KGBV students fall sick, shifted to hospital

      All of them were suffering from cough and difficulty breathing. School authorities shifted them to the Peddapalli district hospital. Pedapalli: About 36 students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Mutharam mandal, on Sunday fell sick. All of them were suffering from cough and difficulty breathing. School authorities shifted them to the Peddapalli district hospital. According to the duty teacher, initially, three students complained about severe cough at around 6 pm. She informed the matter to the ANM. While the ANM was on the way to school, more students complained of the same issue. Within 10 to 20 minutes the number went up. They took all of them to a nearby hospital. After conducting a medical examination, the local doctor referred the students…

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    • 28 October
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      Sangareddy: Two killed, two injured in road accident

      The victims were not yet identified. Sangareddy: Two persons died and two others sustained injuries when a speeding lorry hit a parked lorry on the NH- 65 at Nizampur in Sadasivapet mandal in the early hours of Monday. Since one of the injured remained struck in the mangled remains of lorry, the police were trying to retrieve him. The bodies were shifted to Government Hospital in Sadasivapet for postmortem. A case was registered. The victims were not yet identified.

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    • 28 October
      177

      Jagtial: Body of missing doctor found in SRSP flood flow canal

      Police, who launched a search operation for the missing doctor, found his body some distance away from the spot in the morning. Jagtial: The body of a private doctor Pakati Uday Kumar Reddy (29), who went missing in SRSP flood flow canal near Vittampeta of Metpalli mandal on Sunday, was found on Monday morning. Police, who launched a search operation for the missing doctor, found his body some distance away from the spot in the morning. A native of Hanamkonda, Uday Kumar is working in Yashoda hospital in Metpalli. He along with two other doctors Dr Prashanth Kumar ad Dr Ashok Reddy, a hospital owner Atmakuri Raju and Another person Lingala Likith Reddy went to Metla Chittapur of Metpalli mandal to…

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    • 28 October
      164

      Maharashtra traders illegally transport paddy into Telangana, 80 quintals of grains seized

      According to police, the paddy grains were seized when the driver failed to show relevant documents to transport paddy at an inter-state checkpost Kumram Bheem Asifabad: As many as 80 quintals of paddy grains were seized for illegally transporting from Maharashtra to Telangana at Gudem village in Chintalamanepalli mandal on Monday. According to Chintalamanepalli police, the paddy grains were seized when the driver failed to show relevant documents to transport the paddy at an inter-state checkpost. The grains were handed over to officials of the Civil Supplies Department for further action. It was learnt that some traders were shifting the grains to Telangana to get a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal announced by the government to the farmers. Checkposts were created to prevent illegal transportation of the grains from neighboring…

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    • 28 October
      161

      Cyberabad Police summon Raj Pakala for questioning

      Police raided Pakala’s residence at Janwada during a family function, which was later depicted as a rave party Hyderabad: Raj Pakala, whose residence was raided late on Saturday night followed by searches on Sunday, was summoned by the Cyberabad Police for questioning. He was asked to appear before the Mokila police on Monday. The notice was issued under Section 35 (3) of the BNSS in connection with the cases registered under Sections 25, 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act, and Sections 3 and 4 of the TS Gambling Act on Sunday. If he failed to attend or comply with the terms, he was liable for arrest under Sections 35(3), (4), (5) and (6) of the BNSS, the notice stated. In the notice,…

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    • 26 October
      308

      US warns Iran against retaliation to Israeli strikes

      Says Israeli operation should “close out” direct military exchange between two enemy countries Dubai: The White House indicated that Israel‘s strikes on Iran should end direct exchange of fire between the two enemy countries, while warning Tehran of “consequences” should it respond. A senior White House official said the administration believed the Israeli operation should “close out” the direct military exchange between Israel and Iran, and said other allies were in agreement United States President Joe Biden was updated throughout the day on Friday as the operation was developing and by his National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, as the operation was carried out by the Israelis, the official said. The official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said the…

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    • 26 October
      313

      Microsoft fires two employees for organising vigil for Palestinians

      Duo members of coalition of employees called “No Azure for Apartheid” that opposed Microsoft’s sale of cloud-computing technology to Israel Washington: Microsoft has fired two employees who organised an unauthorised vigil at the company’s headquarters for Palestinians killed in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas. The two employees said they were fired by phone call late on Thursday, several hours after a lunchtime event they organised at Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Washington. Both workers were members of a coalition of employees called “No Azure for Apartheid” that has opposed Microsoft’s sale of its cloud-computing technology to the Israeli government. But they contended that Thursday’s event was similar to other Microsoft-sanctioned employee giving campaigns for people in need. “We have so many community members within Microsoft…

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    • 26 October
      329

      US hires chartered flight, deports Indians who stayed in country illegally

      DHS removed or returned over 1,60,000 individuals and operated more than 495 international repatriation flights to more than 145 countries Washington: The US hired a chartered flight to deport Indian nationals who were staying in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security has said, noting that this has been done in cooperation with the Indian government. The charter flight was sent to India on October 22, the department said on Friday. “Indian nationals without a legal basis to remain in the United States are subject to swift removal, and intending migrants should not fall for the lies of smugglers who proclaim otherwise,” said Kristie A Canegallo, a senior official performing the duties of Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. The statement said the Department…

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    • 26 October
      290

      Polio tally in Pakistan rises to 41 this year

      The fresh cases were reported on Friday and Thursday, coinciding with the global observance of the Polio Day on October 24, the Dawn newspaper reported Islamabad: Pakistan has reported two new polio cases, taking the country’s tally of the crippling disease to 41 this year, according to media reports on Saturday. The fresh cases were reported on Friday and Thursday, coinciding with the global observance of the Polio Day on October 24, the Dawn newspaper reported. Reported in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the cases jolted the country’s efforts to eradicate the polio virus. The patient in Balochistan’s Loralai district was a 42-month-old girl who had onset of paralysis on October 8, the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute…

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