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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has taken responsibility for an open manhole in the Old City, in which a five-year-old girl fell. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning in Maula-ka-Chilla in Rein Bazar, had initially sparked a blame game between the GHMC, HYDRAA, and the Water Board. According to HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath, a preliminary inquiry was conducted on Friday morning. "Prima facie, HYDRAA is responsible for it, and the person in charge of the team will be held accountable. We will fix the responsibility/accountability and take stringent action on the erring personnel," he said. After the inquiry, the authorities demoted two DRF supervisors, and dismissed two members of Monsoon Emergency Teams. The GHMC, after its senior officers visited the child's residence to inquire about her health, stated that a HYDRAA team had opened the manhole on Wednesday for desilting and left the site without fixing the cover. The civic body informed HYDRAA officials about the issue and asked them to take precautions to prevent such incidents. Initial investigations suggested that after completing the desilting work, the Water Board staff left without covering the manhole. However, the second-shift maintenance staff noticed this on Wednesday evening and attempted to cover it but were stopped by locals who claimed the work was incomplete. HYDRAA has since appealed to citizens to stay vigilant and inform authorities if they notice any open manholes. People can report such cases by calling 9000113667
Hyderabad: Light to moderate rains over the last month have laid bare the substandard condition of roads in the city, with several stretches developing potholes that are adding to the woes of motorists.While the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) maintains a vast road network of 9,000 km, which includes 2,846 km of blacktop roads and 6,167 km of cement concrete roads, it identified more than 8,000 potholes, averaging almost one pothole per km. The LB Nagar zone, connecting Hyderabad with Vijayawada, alone accounts for 25% of all potholes in the city.Although the civic body initiate ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With back-to-back spells of heavy rain battering Hyderabad and nearby districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast more downpours over the weekend, issuing a heavy rainfall warning for 10 districts including Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Sangareddy, and Mahbubnagar. The city has been placed under an orange alert, with citizens asked to remain prepared and take precautions, especially in flood-prone areas. Officials urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and opt for Metro Rail services in case of heavy downpour. The sudden shift in the w ...Read More >
The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Bonalu festivities on July 20 and 21, with diversions planned across old city, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda areas to ensure public safety and smooth movement of devotees. Traffic diversions will be enforced around Mahankali Temple in Amberpet from 6 a.m. on July 20 to 6 a.m. on July 22. Vehicles from Uppal heading towards Chaderghat or MGBS will have to use Amberpet flyover. Devotees visiting the temple will be allowed to park at t ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
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: With heavy rains lashing in parts of the city, normal life was thrown out of gear even on Saturday, the commuters returning to their destination during the evening hours had a tough time owing to waterlogging, casting traffic snarls in most locations, including IT corridor. Following nala-retaining wall collapses in Padmarao Nagar and Nallakunta, the authorities remained on high alert and shifted locals to safe locations. Many localities, including Kapra, Malkajgiri and Uppal, witnessed heavy rainfall on Saturday. The GHMC office at Kapra recorded the highest rainfall with 77.8 mm, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Women are equally vulnerable when it comes to end-stage organ failure due to illness, and it is import ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana high court on Friday directed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and the Jubilee Hills Cooperative Housing Building Society to file detailed counter-affidavits in response to a petition filed by a businessman.The petitioner, P. Satya Narayana, challenged his alleged eviction from a 2,000 square yard govt land worth over ₹100 crore, located at a prime spot on Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills. HYDRAA had evicted the petitioner on the grounds that he encroached on govt land, constructed a shed, and operated a nursery at the site for several year ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A day after AIMIM leaders allegedly obstructed Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials and injured a constable during an anti-encroachment drive, city police on Sunday arrested the son of a former corporator.Police said Sahil Akber was arrested, while his father, former corporator Ghouse, and MLC Rahmat Baig have also been named as accused in the case."Sahil Akber has been arrested and produced before the court for judicial remand. Efforts are underway to take further ...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 >
Hyderabad: The road widening works for the proposed Metro Rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta in the Old City have gained momentum. HAML Managing Director NVS Reddy stated that the alignment has been carefully designed to be optimal while minimising the number of affected properties. The properties were reduced to 900 from earlier marked 1,100 properties. The MD mentioned that daily review meetings are being conducted with engineering and revenue officials to monitor progress. "Initially, we estimated that around 1,100 properties would be impacted. However, through engineering rede ...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 >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A five-year-old girl from Moula Ka Chilla under the Rein Bazar division narrowly escaped injury on Thursday morning after falling into an open manhole while on her way to school. While her mother quickly grabbed her to minimise the impact, local residents and pedestrians came to her aid and rescued her.After the incident came to light, officials visited the child's residence to check on her well-being. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) said preliminary reports indicate ...Read More >
Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Mithila Nagar colony, Meerpet Municipal Corporation, Rangareddy district, Telangana. Following the weather forecast of more rain in the next two days, a day earlier, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked the state administration to stay on high alert to manage the situation. Also Read | Ladakh Statehood Protest: Curfew Continues in Leh and Kargil To Maintain Law and Order; Home Ministry Team Meets LAB, KDA Members. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), officials across all dep ...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 >
Hyderabad: In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, minister Ponnam Prabhakar has appealed to residents in low-lying areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions. Speaking at the Husnabad MLA camp office in Siddipet district, the minister distributed Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak cheques to 25 beneficiaries. Addressing the media on the occasion, minister Ponnam Prabhakar emphasised that the distribution of welfare cheques under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes is being expedited without delay. He assured that the government is taking all necessary steps to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued an advisory for rains in Hyderabad on Saturday. It was issued as city is expected to receive moderate showers. Based on real-time weather forecasts, GHMC anticipates thunderstorms likely after 2:30 pm. The following localities in Hyderabad may experience significant rainfall: To ensure safety during the rains, GHMC has advised Hyderabad residents to avoid non-essential travel, especially in low-lying and waterlogged areas. It is also advised to stay cautious near construction sites, open drains, and manholes. Refrain ...Read More >
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA from Malakpet, Ahmed Balala, on Tuesday, December 16, alleged that the delimitation of new GHMC wards was aimed towards damaging his party. On December 9, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation issued a preliminary delimitation notification after the state government announced the decision to merge of 27 urban local bodies into the corporation. The notification doubled the number of wards from the current 150 to 300. Citizens were asked to submit their suggestions or objections at the circle/ zonal offices within a week. Howe ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP leader NV Subhash on Tuesday accused leaders of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of encroaching land in Hyderabad's Old City, alleging administrative inaction and police complicity. "AIMIM corporators, MLCs and leaders have encroached the land in the Old City with the help of local leaders. Instead of removing the encroachments, the leaders have supported those who have done encroachments with the help of the police," Subhash told ANI. He further alleged inaction on the part of civic and law enforcement authorities, stating, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Residents across the city, including those staying in prime localities like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur areas are increasingly concerned about the rising mosquito menace and urging the municipal corporations to take immediate action. Moreover, the three municipal corporations - Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri - have been facing much online criticism for rising mosquito menace. Hyderabad is currently facing a severe mosquito menace, causing an alarm. The situation is causing anxiety among families due to the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses and viral fevers, ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Commuters in the Old City received a major relief from traffic congestion, with the launch of the parallel road overbridge (ROB) at Falaknuma on Friday. Built adjacent to the existing structure on the Secunderabad-Falaknuma broad gauge railway line, the bridge was thrown open to traffic by transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, along with AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owasi and GHMC officials. The new structure will ease congestion and streamline traffic flow between Barkas Junction to Falaknuma depot, Charminar and other surrounding key areas. It will also provide majo ...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 >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A team of engineers from the Bengaluru lakes department visited the city on Tuesday, July 8, to observe the lake rejuvenation efforts undertaken by Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The engineers from Karnataka were left impressed and expressed that every state needed a body like HYDRAA. The team from Karnataka, including chief engineer Haridasu, executive engineers Nithya, Bhuprada, and Mahadev, along with other state representatives, toured the Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula Lake in Old City and the Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, which have been restored by HYDR ...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 (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal, whose husband Raju Pal was shot dead by Atiq Ahmed and his associate, thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for zero-tolerance policy against crime that improved law and order in the state. The SP MLA said that the UP CM gave her justice by bringing in policies like zero tolerance that led to the killing of criminals like Atiq Ahmed. Speaking at the UP Assembly during the 24-hour marathon discussion on Vision Document 2047, Pooja Pal said, Everyone knows who murdered my husband (Raju Pal). I want ...Read More >