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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      Qatar, Jordan and UAE join Saudi Arabia in condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran

      Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates asserted that Israeli airstrikes were in violation of international law and could lead to a dangerous escalation and more tension in the region. Doha: Qatar, Jordan and UAE joined Saudi Arabia on Saturday in condemning the airstrikes launched by Israel on the territory of Iran while expressing deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on security and stability in the region. “The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of Israel’s targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering this act a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a clear breach of the principles of international law,” read a statement issued by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. The ministry emphasised the country’s…

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      Cyclone Dana claims two more lives in West Bengal, toll rises to four

      A civic volunteer, identified as Chandan Das, died on the spot when he allegedly touched a live wire in Bud Bud in Purba Bardhaman district Kolkata: Two more persons died in West Bengal due to cyclone Dana, taking the toll to four, officials said on Saturday. A civic volunteer, identified as Chandan Das (31), died on the spot when he allegedly touched a live wire in Bud Bud in Purba Bardhaman district. The incident happened when he was out with a police team, they said. An employee of the Howrah Municipal Corporation was found dead in a waterlogged road in Tantipara. It was suspected that he died due to drowning, they said. The State on Friday reported two deaths due to electrocution. One person died in…

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      Centre asks Collectors to crack the whip on unsafe helmet makers

      Government calls for strict enforcement against manufacturers operating without BIS licences or using counterfeit ISI mark New Delhi: In an effort to minimise road accidents in the country, the government on Saturday said it has asked district Collectors and district magistrates to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and retailers who sell non-compliant helmets for two-wheeler riders. Substandard helmets, which lack the requisite BIS certification, are being sold on the roadside which pose a severe risk to public safety and has been linked to numerous fatalities in road accidents. The government has already made wearing a helmet mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The government has called for strict enforcement against manufacturers operating without BIS licences or using counterfeit ISI mark, as well…

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      4.5 cm rainfall in 15 minutes: Tamil Nadu’s Madurai goes under sheet of water

      Amidst apprehension of the Kanmois getting breached, people found it difficult to safeguard their belongings as the water flooded their houses Madurai: Unprecedented rain that lashed Madurai, especially the 4.5 cm rainfall received in a mere 15 minutes on Friday evening, brought several parts of the city under huge swathes of water. The rainwater entered into the habitations, and knee-deep water caused hardship to the residents. Amidst apprehension of the Kanmois (traditional waterbodies) getting breached, people found it difficult to safeguard their belongings as the water flooded their houses. “All the Kanmois are safe and are brimming with water which is flowing into the Vaigai river. Efforts are now on to bail out the water,” Madurai Corporation Commissioner C Dinesh Kumar said.…

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      UP by-elections too important for Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav

      The political observers are explaining Congress’ decision not to field any candidate in this election in two different ways. The coming by-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh have thrown up interesting political equations which may have their fall outs in national level politics. If the BJP can win a handsome majority of them, at least six seats to say the least, then Yogi Adityanath’s position will be strengthened again vis-a-vis the BJP’s national level leadership structure. Similarly if the Samajwadi Party(SP), which is contesting all the nine seats on behalf of the INDIA bloc, can score impressive results then Akhilesh Yadav will automatically be regarded as the number two in the conglomeration to which his party belongs now. But for Yogi Adityanath…

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    • 26 October
      233

      ED detects ‘irregularities’ in ticket sales for Coldplay, Diljeet’s concerts

      Agency conducts searches at 13 locations in five States — Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Punjab New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering probe into “black marketing” of tickets for Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Dil-Luminati’ concerts. The searches were undertaken on Friday at 13 locations in five States — Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Rajasthan (Jaipur), Karnataka (Bengaluru) and Punjab (Chandigarh). Normally, tickets are available on platforms such as Zomato, BookMyShow and others but when the demand is very high, these tickets sell out quickly, leading people to seek alternate sources, the federal agency said. “Searches and investigation conducted by ED has revealed information regarding multiple individuals known for providing such tickets, including fake tickets through social media using…

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      222

      TDP begins membership drive, cadre eligible for Rs 5 lakh health cover

      Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu becomes a member by paying Rs 100, Amaravati: Telugu Desam Party on Saturday began its membership drive here with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu becoming a member by paying Rs 100. TDP Andhra Pradesh unit president Palla Srinivasa Rao took the membership after Naidu. According to TDP sources, the party members are eligible for a health insurance cover up to Rs 5 lakh.

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    • 26 October
      227

      Watch: ASI brutally thrashes farmer over land dispute in Nalgonda’s Munugode

      He was taken to the police station and thrashed brutally, videos of the incident have gone viral on various social media platforms Nalgonda: In a shocking incident, an ASI, identified as Koti Singh from Munugode in Nalgonda district assaulted a farmer Muthyalu in full view of his family members and the public. According to reports, the ASI had summoned the farmer to the police station in connection with a long-standing land dispute. Muthyalu reportedly pleaded for time to complete his work on the farm which he was half way through, but the police did not respond positively. He was taken to the police station and thrashed brutally. Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media. Further details are awaited.

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      Kamareddy: Scanning machines used for gender determination tests seized in raids

      The police seized sonography machines that were being allegedly used for gender determination of foetuses from the house of one Ittam Siddaramulu in Sriram Nagar Colony. Kamareddy: In a crackdown on the increasing number of ultrasound scanning centres in Kamareddy district headquarters, health officials and police personnel on Saturday conducted raids at various places in the town and seized two ultrasound scanning machines. According to information available, the police seized sonography machines that were being allegedly used for gender determination of foetuses from the house of one Ittam Siddaramulu in Sriram Nagar Colony. He was served a notice in connection with the incident. The team has identified places where illegal gender determination tests are being carried out. The team is carrying out…

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    • 26 October
      226

      Woman SI among four suspended for corruption in Asifabad

      The police officials altered facts of a post-mortem report of the deceased person by reportedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Four police officials including a woman Sub-Inspector, worked with Kaghaznagar Rural police station in the past, were placed under suspension for allegedly indulging in corruption. An order to this effect was issued by Multi-zone Inspector of General S Chandrashekhar Reddy on Saturday. Woman Sub-Inspector Soniya, Assistant Sub-Inspector Manu head constable J Umesh, Ramesh were suspended for committing corruption while investigating a murder case that occurred at Vanjiri village in Kaghaznagar mandal a few months back. Superintendent of Police DV Srinvias Rao carried out a probe into allegations levelled against the officials and submitted a report to…

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