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Hyderabad: Bathukamma, the floral festival that embodies the cultural spirit of Telangana, is being celebrated with grandeur across the state. On the last day of the festival, all the women gather together and celebrate by dancing and singing around the 'Bathukamma', a floral representation of the mother goddess. The Bathukamma program organised at the Saroornagar ground in Hyderabad has set two Guinness World Records: the largest folk dance and the largest Bathukamma. The Telangana government organised the Bathukamma program at the Saroornagar Stadium on Monday, aiming to set a Guinness World Record, featuring a 63-foot-high Bathukamma and saw the participation of 1,354 women performing together. Ministers Seethakka, Jupally Krishna Rao, Hyderabad Mayor Gadwala Vijayalakshmi and others attended the event. Women danced gracefully around the massive floral arrangement, while Minister Seethakka herself sang Bathukamma songs to entertain the gathering.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the women in Telangana on the occasion of Saddula Bathukamma festival. He said Telangana was blessed with a great culture of worshipping nature and flowers during Saddula Bathukamma, which is decorated with a stack of flowers. Women dance and sing traditional folk songs in unison during the celebrations. "The festival is a testament to the collective way of life of Telangana and the unity of the people who share hardships and joys together," he said. Apart from showcasing the cultural grandeur of the unity o ...Read More >
In the aftermath of heavy rains lashing Hyderabad, the Musi River overflowed near the Chaderghat bridge. This came after the gates of Hyderabad's twin reservoirs, Himayatsagar and Osmansagar, were opened following the downpour, PTI reported. With the Musi River in spate in Hyderabad as well as other parts of Telangana, about 1,000 people residing in low-lying areas were evacuated and shifted to relief camps, PTI quoted officials as saying on Saturday. Houses near the river were flooded after th ...Read More >
Karimnagar: The state government is making significant progress in tackling the unemployment problem, while simultaneously fostering regional development, said irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Karimnagar district in-charge, here on Monday. He was addressing a rally that was taken out by the Congress for the Graduate MLC seat candidate V. Narendar Reddy from SRR College grounds to the collectorate, where he filed his nomination papers. Present on the occasion were TPCC chief B. Mahesh Kumar, ministers Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar, Konda Surekha, Seethakka and Jupally Krish ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and making advanced state-of-the-art medical services available. In a bid to promote Telangana Tourism on ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hundreds of people took part in the Bathukamma carnival hosted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) at Tank Bund on Saturday evening, as part of the Dasara celebrations. The event showcased Telangana's cultural heritage and promoted the festival's tourism potential.The main attraction was a Bathukamma rally, accompanied by several highlights, including a floating Bathukamma on Hussainsagar that lit up the waters and drew loud cheers from the crowd. Food stalls ser ...Read More >
A senior IAS officer's early retirement has ignited a political firestorm in Telangana. The opposition alleges bureaucrats are pressured into corruption, citing the case of Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi. He reportedly refused orders from the Excise Minister, who then allegedly sought to block his resignation. This has fueled concerns about political interference in administration. The voluntary retirement of senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has triggered a political row in Telangana, with the ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that the Amberpet constituency will get a "Mini-Secretariat", with all government and administrative offices under one roof. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bathukammakunta lake on Sunday, which was recently revived by HYDRAA, amid cheers from thousands of women, Revanth Reddy said: "When we were setting up HYDRAA, many people gave different opinions and statements against it. We crossed every single hurdle, and the restoration of Bathukammakunta is the best example for that." Revanth Reddy prayed at the lake and celebrated Bathuk ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a move loaded with political messaging, the Congress govt in Telangana expanded its cabinet on Sunday by inducting only Scheduled Caste (SC) and Backward Class (BC) legislators. The decision, party leaders said, was aimed at reinforcing the govt's commitment to social justice and marginalised communities. It also aligns with the party's recent legislative efforts, including two significant bills proposing 42% reservation for BCs in education, employment, and elected bodies, and another bill enabling sub-categorisation within SCs -- both of which signal the Congress's intent to ca ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed 'Kanya Pujan' at the Government Girls' Secondary School in Haiderpur, celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of girls as embodiments of divine feminine energy. Addressing students, faculty, and local residents during the ceremony, CM Gupta emphasised the importance of empowering girls through education, opportunity, and cultural pride. "Shakti is the symbol of power, and in our country, daughters and young girls have always been regarded as embodiments of the Mother Goddess," the Chi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Government is preparing to position the state as one of the world's leading wedding destinations, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced today. He made the statement while addressing the two-day Fourth South India Wedding Planners Congress (SIWPC), organised by the Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) in association with the Tourism Department at Akshaya Convention, Financial District. "The wedding industry in India is growing at a fast pace, and Telangana is ready to play a major role in this expansion. With ancient forts, palaces, dense forests, rivers, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and making advanced state-of-the-art medical services available. Also Read | Raipur Steel Plant Collapse: ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: For the first time since the formation of the state, political parties cutting across ideologies, including the Congress, its alliance partners CPI and CPM, the opposition BRS and BJP, and several other organisations such as employees' unions, BC organisations, and student outfits like AIOBCA, participated in the 'Telangana Bandh' on Saturday, demanding 42% reservations for BCs. While the early hours saw the shutdown of various commercial establishments, normalcy began to return by the afternoon. The TGRTC, which had suspended services in the morning, resumed operations later in th ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience.The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and making ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed 'Kanya Pujan' at the Government Girls' Secondary School in Haiderpur, celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of girls as embodiments of divine feminine energy. Addressing students, faculty, and local residents during the ceremony, CM Gupta emphasised the importance of empowering girls through education, opportunity, and cultural pride. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Statement "Shakti is the symbol of power, and in our country, daughters and young girls have always been regarded as embodimen ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Bathukamma festival has set two Guinness World records on Monday, including a 63.11 feet tall Bathukamma and a mass dance event with 1,354 women dancing together. Thousands of women gathered at the Saroornagar stadium to perform the Guinness World Records event in Saddula Bathukamma, the last day of the festival paying respect to Goddesses Bathukamma with different kinds of flowers. The reigning Miss World Opal Sucheta was also present in the event adding special attraction. All together, 10,000 women walked around Bathukamma singing songs, while the Guinness Book represe ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people performe ...Read More >