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Hyderabad: In a heartbreaking incident on Sunday, several candidates were denied entry into examination centres to appear for the much-awaited Group-II recruitment exam in Telangana after arriving just a minute late. The exam, conducted by the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC), is for the recruitment of Group-II services, and it began across the state on Sunday. The Group-II Paper-I exam was scheduled to run from 10 am to 12.30 pm, with candidates instructed to reach their respective centres at least one-and-a-half hours before the exam's start time. The TGPSC had set a strict deadline, stating that the gates would close at 9.30 am sharp. Despite the clear instructions, several candidates arrived after the gates had closed, missing their opportunity to take the exam. Many of these candidates made desperate appeals to the exam centre officials, but their pleas were unsuccessful. For some, this was a particularly devastating turn of events, as they had spent years preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Also Read: Balakrishna and Jana Reddy Served Notices by GHMC as 306 Properties Set to Be Affected by KBR Park Road Widening One such candidate, who was only five minutes late, made an emotional plea to Telangana Public Service Commission Chairman Burra Venkatesham, who was overseeing the exam at a centre in the city. Despite the earnest appeal, the Chairman reiterated that the rules had been clearly communicated beforehand, emphasizing that the gates would close 30 minutes before the exam's start time. Paper-II of the exam is scheduled to take place later in the day, from 3 pm to 5.30 pm, with gates closing at 1.30 pm. On Monday, Papers-III and IV will be held in two sessions: 10 am to 12.30 pm and 3 pm to 5.30 pm. The Group-II recruitment exam has seen massive participation, with a total of 5,51,847 candidates registered for the examination. The TGPSC had announced 783 vacancies for various Group-II services. The incident has sparked a debate over the strict adherence to the entry deadlines and has left many aspirants feeling disheartened, despite their years of preparation for the exam.
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30 (RAHNUMA): GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan, along with Chief Engineer Sahadev Ratnakar, conducted a field-level inspection of the ongoing KBR Park package flyover works near Park Hyatt Hotel at Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, on Monday. During the review, officials informed that excavation for all six pier foundations has been completed, of which PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) bed works for three piers have been finished. Steel fabrication for the raft foundations is scheduled to commence on Tuesday. Expressing satisfaction over the execution of works without causing any disruption ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The city police conducted a one-way traffic trial run around KBR National Park on Sunday, as part of the Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project. Under the H-CITI project, a steel flyover and underpass are being constructed in the Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills area to reduce traffic congestion. The observations will be shared with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to help in the easy flow of vehicular movement. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the trial run and also visited KBR Park Main Gate to Basavata ...Read More >
Sunday, 15 December 2024 () GHMC has issued notices to actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna and Congress leader K Jana Reddy for land acquisition to widen roads around KBR Park. The project, with a budget of ₹150 crore, aims to expand a 6.5 km stretch and will affect 306 properties. An additional ₹210 crore is allocated for elevated corridors near the park. ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Hussainialam Police have arrested a key accused involved in a violent altercation during a GHMC anti-encroachment drive at Murgi Chowk. Khare Kiran Prabhakar DCP, Chairman Zone, Hyderabad, in a statement, said that the incident, which took place on April 4, involved the obstruction of public servants and a physical assault on a police constable who was protecting GHMC officers on duty. Also Read | Haryana: Man Dies by Suicide During Video Call With Partner in Faridabad. On April 4, at approximately 10:15 AM, GHMC officials, supported by poli ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at ten locations across four districts in the Valley. An official told news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a terror-crime case linked to a terrorist sleeper cell and recruitment module handled by Jaish commander Abdullah Ghazi from across the border. The searches are underway at one location in Pulwama, six in Ganderbal, one in Srinagar, and two in Budgam district -- (KNO) ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of standard quality' and spurious drugs are being displayed on the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisa ...Read More >
A two-hour experimental one-way traffic system around the 390-acre Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) national park on Sunday offered a glimpse into how Hyderabad's ambitious Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project could reshape movement in one of city's busiest corridors. Traffic police officials identified a few issues that must be addressed before a full rollout. The trial, conducted between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. across a stretch covering KBR Main Gate, Basavatarakam ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness of the meet would only be known by year end. "One buyer-seller meet would not solve the problems. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The death toll from the blast at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, has risen to 40 after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the debris on Wednesday night. Another 33 injured workers are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals in Hyderabad. Sigachi Industries has announced Rs 1 crore compensation for the family of each deceased worker, along with all applicable insurance benefits. The company has also stated that the Pharma factory will be closed for three months and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The explosion's ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad City Police conducted a one-way traffic trial run around the KBR Park area on Sunday. As part of the H-CITI project, a steel flyover and an underpass are being constructed. The trial run was inspected by CP VC Sajjanar. It covered key stretches from KBR Park Main Gate to Basavatarakam Hospital, Agrasen Junction, Film Nagar and Road No 45 up to Jubilee Hills Check Post to assess traffic flow and congestion points. Police said the one-way traffic arrangement was implemented only on a trial basis on Sunday, and normal two-way traffic will resume from Monday. Officials added ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant leadership transition, the BJP has chosen to rely on seasoned and trusted veteran N. Ramchander Rao to steer the party, succeeding Union minister G. Kishan Reddy as Telangana party chief. The central leadership prioritised experience, neutrality, and unity over political experimentation, selecting Ramchander Rao, a long-time party functionary known for his organizational skills to lead the state unit. Ramchander Rao, was the only leader to file his nomination papers, in presence of BJP election observer and Union minister Shobha Karandlaje. He will formally take ch ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may soon find public spaces in Hyderabad a little more accessible. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), working with several non-governmental organisations (NGO), is planning to install communication boards at prominent locations across the city to assist neurodiverse children in their daily interactions with public spaces. On the occasion of World Autism Day observed on April 2 every year, the first such board was placed at ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 5 (RAHNUMA): As part of the Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project, construction work for a steel flyover and underpass is underway within the jurisdictions of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills traffic police stations. In this context, a one-way traffic trial run was conducted around KBR Park on Sunday, which was personally inspected by Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar. The Commissioner visited the junctions along with Joint CP (traffic) D. Joel Davis, and other senior officials, covering the route from KBR main gate to Basavata ...Read More >
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) will face Salem Spartans (SS) in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 on Saturday, June 28, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The Kovai Kings are in the last position currently with one win to their name in six games. The Spartans have won and lost three games each and are in fourth position. The Kovai Kings took on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous game and scored 137 runs for the loss of nine wickets. No batter managed to score more than 25 runs for the team. The Tiruppur Tamizhans took 16.5 overs to reach the target of 138 runs and won ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Altitude (LDHA) system has also been pressed into action to ferry essential items, including eatables ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The political slugfest following the gang-rape of a law student inside a college continued Saturday as TMC took pains to distance itself from the "misogynistic remarks" of its own netas, emphasising instead the "quick action taken against the accused". Opposition, however, questioned security for women at workplaces and educational institutes and "promised to stay on the roads"."The remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and condemns the sa ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) The Independent Expert Working Group (IEWG) constituted by the Telangana government to study the caste survey conducted in the state, submitted a comprehensive report on its findings to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday. The committee adopted a scientific methodology to find insights into the caste survey data which will help the government in taking steps for social justice, empowerment and uplift, an official release said. After the findings of the survey were tabled in the Legislative Assembly, the government on March 12 this year appointed a high-level in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC ) Commissioner RV Karnan on Monday, March 30, reviewed the construction of the KBR Park package flyover. The commissioner accompanied by Chief Engineer Sahadev Ratnakar visited the site near Park Hayatt at Banjara Hills Road number 2. Officials informed Karnan that excavation for all six pier foundations has been completed, while PCC bed works for three piers are completed. They said that the steel fabrication for raft foundations would begin on Tuesday. Following the review, Karnan asked Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited ( ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a communication board designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was inaugurated at KBR Park in Banjara Hills on World Autism Day. The facility was formally launched by Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, along with Jayesh Ranjan and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan. The board, installed by GHMC in collaboration with Avaz, Marham Resonating Resilience, CDC Talk and Learn, and Koru Kidz, features visual icons to help non-verbal children express needs and emotions. Speaking at the event, Saina Nehwal said the initiative would help children wi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Many motorists appeared puzzled during the experimental two-hour trial of one-day traffic on roads adjacent the KBR Park at Jubilee Hills on Sunday, despite the wide publicity given for the event which began at 11 am. Traffic police were examining the possibility of implementing one-way traffic on the roads to facilitate the construction of a steel flyover and an underpass as part of the Hyderabad City Innovative & Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar personally oversaw the experiment on Sunday. Traffic police personnel and volunte ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major push to address traffic congestion, officials have been directed to expedite KBR Park Flyover works in Hyderabad. The instructions were issued by Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary of the Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, during a field inspection of the ongoing project. The review was conducted along the busy stretch from: Senior officials, including GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and Chief Engineer Sahadev Ratnakar, assessed the progress of the KBR Park Flyover Hyderabad project. The KBR Park Flyover in Hyderabad is considered a major infras ...Read More >