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Hyderabad, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Monday warned that strict action will be taken against those who throw colours at unwilling people during Holi celebrations. He issued a notification prohibiting throwing coloured water or other coloured substances at unwilling persons, places, or vehicles, or smearing unwilling people with colour, on public roads and public places. He advised citizens to celebrate the festival in a peaceful atmosphere and warned that strict action would be taken against those who cause inconvenience to others. In view of the ongoing month of Ramadan, he instructed that care be taken to ensure no disturbance is caused to Muslim prayers. He directed the police to coordinate with Peace Committees and to deploy additional security in sensitive areas. The Police Commissioner held a video conference with the police officials and conducted a review meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre. He directed the officers to prioritise Visible Policing to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the festival. He stated that Blue Colts and patrolling staff must maintain constant vigilance across the city. He made it clear that forcibly applying colours to unwilling persons will not be tolerated. He warned against throwing colours into public places, onto pedestrians, or onto vehicles. He also mentioned that SHE Teams will be keeping a watch across the city to curb miscreants behaving indecently towards women. He advised the public to use natural colours instead of chemical ones and stated that there is no permission for DJs during the celebrations. He warned that vehicles will be seized if youths are found roaming in groups on the roads and creating a nuisance. On the occasion of Holi, he announced that restrictions have been imposed on liquor shops, toddy compounds, bars, and restaurants within the Hyderabad Commissionerate limits from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. He said that cases will be registered under the City Police Act against those violating the regulations during the Holi festival. He advised citizens to immediately inform Dial 100 if any law-and-order issue arises anywhere in the city. He appealed to the city's residents to cooperate with the police and celebrate the festival happily.
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 17 (ANI): A comprehensive fire mock drill was conducted at the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on Thursday in collaboration with the Telangana State Fire Department, aimed at enhancing emergency response systems and inter-departmental coordination during fire-related disasters. The drill featured a live demonstration by Madhapur Station Fire Officer Anjaneyulu Dodla, who briefed attendees on various fire safety tools, types of fire emergencies, and appropriate response methods. He also explained how to act during emergencies, the importance of remaining ca ...Read More >
Nagpur: A call threatening to blow up the residence of Union minister Nitin Gadkari in the city on Sunday morning prompted a swift response from the security agencies and Nagpur police, leading to the arrest of a liquor shop employee within two hours. The call, made to the emergency helpline no. 112 at 8.46am, claimed a bomb would detonate at Gadkari's residence within 10 minutes. Bomb squads were dispatched, and security around Gadkari's residence near Jaiprakash Nagar Metro Station and Mahal was significantly tightened. The bomb threat later turned out to be a hoax. A thorough search confirm ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad's new Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday asserted that the police would deal with the menace of drugs with an iron hand. Addressing a press conference after assuming office, he said drugs were the biggest problem faced by Hyderabad, which is the fastest-growing city in the country. As the drug menace is destroying the future of youth, the police will deal with it firmly, he said. Past drug-related cases will be reviewed thoroughly, tracing back to the root networks, and legal action will be taken against all those involved. Sajjanar s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At least five people have died and 15 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy from three compounds in Kukatpally and KPHB since Monday night. While police officially confirmed one death, hospital sources and the victims' families claim the toll is higher. The deceased include Seetharam, 47, a mason from Sriramnagar Colony, and Swaroopa, 61, a housewife from Hydernagar. Police have not released the names of two others suspected to have died at Kukatpally. Seetharam had consumed toddy on Monday evening and began vomiting soon after. He was declared ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, V C Sajjanar, participated in a free wheelchair distribution programme for persons with disabilities at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), Banjara Hills, on Wednesday. The programme was jointly organised by Vikalaangula Network, Freedom Association, Triple R Foundation and NAMC Trust. As chief guest, Commissioner Sajjanar personally distributed wheelchairs to beneficiaries. Speaking on the occasion, Sajjanar said he was delighted to begin his tenure by taking part in a meaningful social service initiative. "It ...Read More >
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a man after a video showing him consuming alcohol on a boat in the Ganga river in Varanasi surfaced online. Officials identified the accused as Arjun Rajbhar, who works as a boat decorator. According to police, the video showed two men consuming intoxicants while riding a boat. Gaurav Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, said, "A complaint was received at the Bhelupur police station and a case was registered. One of the accused has been identified and arrested." He added that further investigation is underway. Political reaction Reacting to ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 26 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police, B Shivadhar Reddy, along with Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police, V C Sajjanar, visited S. Chaitanya Kumar, IPS, DCP South East Zone, and his gunman Murthy at Yashoda Hospital on Sunday. Both officers were injured during a daring operation against mobile snatchers at Victoria Ground, Chaderghat, on October 25. The DGP and CP appreciated their courage and wished them a speedy recovery. According to the police, the incident occurred when DCP Chaitanya Kumar and gunman Murthy were pursuing accused Omar Ansari and his accomplices f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Sunday reiterated the policy of zero tolerance toward drunk drivers and defended his earlier categorisation of them as "terrorists on the road". "I stand firmly by my statement that drunk drivers are terrorists in every sense, as they destroy lives, families, and futures. It's time we, as a society, stop calling drunk driving a mistake. It is a crime that shatters lives and must be punished accordingly," the police commissioner argued. He reiterated that such acts would never be tolerated in Hyderabad. "We are adopting a zero-toleranc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Thursday warned of strict action against food adulterators, who put the health of the people in Hyderabad at risk. "Adulteration is not just a business but an attack on society," Sajjanar said during an emergency meeting with business operators organised by 'Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team' at the old police commissionerate office in Basheerbagh on Thursday. About 200 representatives from businesses dealing in meat, milk, bakery products, ginger garlic paste, tea powder and other departments have attended themeeting. Sa ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Thursday destroyed over 1,629.4 kg of seized illicit drugs valued at Rs 3,274.5 crore in the international market. The destruction marked the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada (Drug-Free India Fortnight), observed from June 12 to June 26.The destruction of the narcotics was done at the Biotic Waste Solutions in Jahangirpuri and was attended by the lieutenant governor and top brass of Delhi Police. The contraband included 961.9 kg of ganja, 542.9 kg of cocain ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) In a major administrative reshuffle, the Telangana government on Saturday transferred six IAS and 23 IPS officers, issuing fresh postings across key departments. As part of the rejig, senior IPS officer VC Sajjanar has been appointed as the new Hyderabad Police Commissioner, while CV Anand has been posted as Special Chief Secretary, Home Department. Shikha Goel will take charge as Director General of Vigilance and Enforcement. The Congress government has also appointed Vijay Kumar as State Intelligence Chief, Raghunandan Rao as Transport Commissioner, and Surendra Moh ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Hyderabad Police have uncovered a racket of artificial ripening of fruits in the city. A 32-year-old fruit trader, Kunal Nokatwale was arrested following a raid near Balkishan Mandir in Chudi Bazar on April 3. During the raids, the Goshamahal Police Station found the trader using the "Diamond Ripe - Ethylene Ripener" to ripen mangoes quickly, and then selling them in the market. The team seized 4 seized packets of the artificial ripener and at least 25 other lose packets. They also seized 200 kgs of mangoes from the trader. What are the norms for using artificial ripeners? Ac ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir's tourism sector is witnessing a strong revival, with a steady rise in the number of tourists visiting the Union Territory each day.Abdullah, while addressing reporters in West Bengal ahead of the Kolkata Tourism Fair, said, "Tourists are coming back to Kashmir in good numbers. The ongoingAmarnathYatra is proceeding smoothly with heavy footfall on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, he said."I spoke to several pilgrims, and they are all happy and satisfied with the arrangements. I have come to Kolkata to ta ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the multi-crore liquor scam during YSR Congress Party rule in Andhra Pradesh has summoned former excise minister K. Narayana Swamy. He has been issued notice under section 179 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), directing him to appear before SIT at its office here at 10 a.m. on Monday (July 21). The SIT conveyed to the former minister that since he appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, his presence in person is very much necessary for the investigation and ascertaining certain in ...Read More >
In a strategic move to address administrative exigencies, the Telangana government has issued orders for a comprehensive reshuffle of senior IAS and... In a strategic move to address administrative exigencies, the Telangana government has issued orders for a comprehensive reshuffle of senior IAS and IPS officers. The transfers aim to optimize governance and ensure smoother functioning across various departments and agencies. The order includes significant reshuffles among IAS officers, with Sri ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Describing drunk drivers as "road terrorists", Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Tuesday pointed out that they pose a threat not only to themselves but also to others. "In a drunk condition, they do not know whether they will kill someone or themselves. They are like suicide bombers. They may kill one, two or more once they come onto the roads," Sajjanar said during a press conference after taking charge as the city police commissioner at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) here. Sajjanar said families had lost loved ones due to such reckless behaviour. He ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A late night police visit to the Jubilee Hills residence of endowments minister Konda Surekha on Wednesday has triggered a political firestorm, deepening fissures within the ruling Congress and reviving old rivalries in Warangal's volatile turf.On Wednesday night, Hyderabad police task force personnel in plain clothes tried to detain N Sumanth, Surekha's recently terminated officer on special duty (OSD). Although no FIR was registered, their unannounced entry into the minister's home triggered outrage. The episode, coming amid tensions over Medaram Jatara project allocations involvi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Delhi Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a shooter wanted in an attempt to murder case in the Bhalswa Dairy police station area of the capital. The accused was apprehended with illegal weapons. According to the police, the shooting occurred on the occasion of Holi, after which the accused had been absconding. Upon his arrest, officers recovered two country-made pistols and four live cartridges from his possession. Also Read | Did India-Bound Iranian Oil Tanker Turn to China Over Payment Issues? Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Denies 'Factually Incorre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Scores of devotees thronged the historic Jama Masjid on Saturday morning to offer prayers and celebrate Eid al-Adha. Dressed in traditional attire, worshippers came together in a spirit of devotion, unity, and celebration, marking one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. As the first light of dawn broke over old Delhi, the mosque's grand courtyard was brimming with people offering prayers and exchanging greetings of peace and goodwill. The air echoed with chants of 'Eid Mubarak,' as families, young and old, embraced and celebrated the sp ...Read More >
Hyderabad, August 3: Six IT professionals were arrested by the Prohibition and Excise Department of Telangana for consuming drugs during a party at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. The techies were found consuming LSD blots, hash oil and alcohol at a birthday party late on Saturday, police said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the Telangana Excise Task Force conducted a raid at a farmhouse and seized drugs and foreign liquor. According to the excise police, a drug test was conducted on those attending the late-night party, and six techies tested positive. Drugs, including LSD blots and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Easy Ship fees by over 20 per cent for products priced below Rs 300. Easy Ship allows sellers to stor ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31 (RAHNUMA): Ahead of Hanuman Jayanti on April 2 this year, the city police have put in place elaborate security arrangements for the annual rally from Gowliguda Ram Mandir to Tadbund Hanuman Temple. City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar inspected the route along with senior officials, reviewing crowd control measures, traffic diversions and deployment plans. Key points along the stretch were assessed to ensure smooth movement of devotees. "Our priority is to ensure a peaceful celebration of Hanuman Jayanti. Adequate force will be deployed, and sensitive areas will be clos ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad Police will make elaborate arrangements for the peaceful conduct of Hanuman Jayanti yatra scheduled on April 2, Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar said on Tuesday. As part of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the annual procession, a coordination meeting was conducted by the Police Commissioner with officials and organisers. He said approximately 168 processions are expected to converge on the main yatra. To ensure security, nearly 3,000 police personnel, along with additional armed forces, will be deployed at key locations. Organise ...Read More >
Mumbai: Upset by the city police's alleged pressure to remove loudspeakers from mosques, some mosques in the city have found a solution through the introduction of a dedicated mobile Azaan app to relay call to prayers five times a day, directly to the worshippers.Globally, Muslim citizens, including those in the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia and UAE, use Azaan apps to get notification for Azaan time for the masjid located in specific areas.Developed by a group of volunteers in Tamil Nadu , the online azaan app has been in use in TN for over three years. "Most people go out to work and their place o ...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 >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >