POLITICS
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Feb- 2025 -25 February
Mysterious outbreak kills over 50 people in Congo within hours
According to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organisation, the interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in the majority of cases Kinshasa: An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organisation on Monday. The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in the majority of cases, and “that’s what’s really worrying”, Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring centre, said. The outbreak began on January 21, and 419 cases have been recorded including 53 deaths. According to the WHO’s Africa office, the first outbreak in the town of Boloko began after three…
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24 February
TGSRTC to operate 3,000 special buses for Maha Shivaratri in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
The special bus services, which will be available from February 24-28, will be operated to 43 Shaiva Kshetras in various parts of the State and other places Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will be running 3,000 special buses from various districts in the State and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh for devotees on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, which falls on February 26. The special bus services, which will be available from February 24 to 28, will be operated to 43 Shaiva Kshetras in various parts of the State and other places. This year, over 800 special buses are being operated compared to the previous year. According to RTC officials, a total of 800 services will be operated to Srisailam, 714 to Vemulawada, 270 to Keesaragutta, 444 to…
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24 February
Now, Andhra Pradesh government joins the race to bring Tesla to State
While it is known that States like Maharashtra and Gujarat are already vying hard to bag the opportunity, this time there are reports that the Andhra Pradesh government has also joined the race Hyderabad: There have been much speculation across the country that the electric vehicle company, Tesla, is set to come to India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently held a meeting with the company’s CEO Elon Musk. While it is known that States like Maharashtra and Gujarat are already vying hard to bag the opportunity, this time there are reports that the Andhra Pradesh government has also joined the race. Media reports indicate that the Andhra Pradesh government is working hard to get a Tesla electric vehicle manufacturing…
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24 February
Hyderabad: Facelift for historic Nizam-era police buildings in old city
Quli Qutb Shah Urban Development Authority to restore ‘Police Naka’ and ‘Police Thana’ at Puranapul Hyderabad: Two police buildings in the old city dating back to the 18th century will soon regain their original glory. The two buildings – Police Naka at Bahrupiya Galli, Puranapul, and the other – Police Thana on the Puranapul Road – will be restored and brought back to their original glory. During the Nizam rule, there were police naka (outpost), police thana (police station), and then other administrative buildings for higher officials. The Quli Qutb Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA), is taking care of the restoration works of both the buildings constructed during the Nizam era. Until recently, the police building at Bahrupiya Galli was used for keeping vehicles seized by the police. The place was cleaned up and the repair started on war footing last week. “It is an 18th-century…
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24 February
Kavitha extends support to BRS worker, to inaugurate photocopy centre in Ramanujapuram
On former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s birthday recently, Satish reached out to Kavitha, requesting a Xerox machine and a laptop to start his own business Mahabubabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha once again extended her generosity by helping a dedicated party worker achieve self-employment. She will visit Ramanujapuram to inaugurate the party worker’s photocopy centre which was set up with her help. Chirra Satish, a resident of Ramanujapuram village in Dhanthapalli mandal in Mahabubabad district, has been a staunch BRS supporter since the party’s inception in 2001. Despite a hearing impairment since childhood, he pursued his degree but struggled to secure employment. On former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s birthday recently, Satish reached out to Kavitha, requesting a Xerox machine and…
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24 February
Man beaten to death by sisters over property in Telangana’s Jagtial
Family members shifted the seriously injured Srinivas to hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment Jagtial: A man was beaten to death, allegedly by his two sisters in Pochammavada of Jagtial town on Sunday. Jangili Srinivas had a dispute with his sisters Sharadha and Varalakshmi over the distribution of property. On Sunday, they argued with each other over the issue. As the argument turned serious, Sharadha and Varalakshmi allegedly attacked Srinivas with sticks. Family members shifted the seriously injured Srinivas to hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment. Based on a complaint by family members, Jagtial town police registered the case and are investigating. Meanwhile, the two sisters surrendered before the police.
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24 February
Adilabad teacher praised by Prime Minister Modi for protecting tribal languages
Hailing from Wagapur in Mavala mandal, Kailas is the first teacher to explore Kolami and Gondi facing extinction. His efforts are playing a vital role in protecting the indigenous languages and carrying forward them for future generations Adilabad: Thodasam Kailas, a government school teacher from the district has drawn the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for singing songs in Kolami, Gondi, Hindi and English languages using artificial intelligence. He was praised by Modi for his pivotal role in protecting the two tribal languages during the Mann Ki Baat programme aired on All India Radio on Sunday. “Winning laurels from none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi is nothing short of receiving a national award. I never imagined that my efforts…
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24 February
Telangana: Navy and armed forces join SLBC tunnel rescue operation
The tunnel has been the site of intense operations involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other emergency teams Hyderabad: Navy and Army teams have joined the efforts aimed at saving the workers trapped inside a collapsed SLBC tunnel project thus scaling up the rescue operations on Monday. Teams drafted from multiple agencies have been at work taking positions in the 14 kilometres tunnel stretch where regular works were stalled following the accident. The tunnel has been the site of intense operations involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other emergency teams. Heavy-duty pumping motors have been brought in to combat the knee-deep water that has flooded…
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24 February
Telangana: Private travels bus catches fire
The private travel bus was heading to Hyderabad from Bengaluru and suddenly the rear tyre burst and flames caught up the vehicle Mahabubnagar: It was a close shave for 40 passengers travelling in a private travels bus as the vehicle caught fire near Malleboinpally on the national highway 44 under Jadcherla mandal on Monday morning. The private travel bus was heading to Hyderabad from Bengaluru and suddenly the rear tyre burst and flames caught up the vehicle. As thick smoke enveloped the vehicle, passengers immediately alighted the bus and ran for safety. Save for minor injuries to a few passengers, all the others managed to escape unhurt. After learning about the incident, the police rushed to the spot and fire tenders…
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24 February
Telangana: One student dead, two others injured in Jogulamba Gadwal
The Bolero van hit the two-wheeler and the two-wheeler lost control, killing Murali on the spot and two others sustained injuries Jogulamba Gadwal: One student died and two others sustained injuries, when a Bolero van hit a two-wheeler at Shantinagar under Vaddepally mandal. The deceased has been identified as Murali, an intermediate student and resident of Budamorsu village. The incident occurred when Murali was riding the two-wheeler and heading to his village. The Bolero van hit the two-wheeler and the two-wheeler lost control, killing Murali on the spot, reports said.
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