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Hyderabad: Waters of the swollen Musi River flooded the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) in Hyderabad on Saturday, September 27. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) was forced to divert buses to alternative points to ensure safety of passengers in the Dasara and Bathukamma rush. Buses to the MGBS were rerouted from the following depots: Inundation was witnessed in some colonies along Musi as water levels swelled after heavy rains and release of water from Osman Sagar and ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said that all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure people do not face hardships due to heavy rains and floods in Hyderabad. In a statement, he stated that families affected by the flooding in catchment areas, following the lifting of gates at the twin reservoirs, have been shifted to rehabilitation centres. Around 500 people displaced from Shankar Nagar have been accommodated at the Sha ...Read More >
The authorities have arrested the three accused. Hyderabad: A shocking case of alleged sexual assault has surfaced in Hyderabad's Alwal area after three minor girls reported that they were lured and sexually assaulted by three men. The horrific incident came to light after the victims, all students of Class 9, disclosed the ordeal to their parents. According to the police, the three girls went missing on September 20 after telling their families they were attending Bathukamma (dasara festiva ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Three individuals have been arrested by the Alwal police for for allegedly sexually assaulting three school girls. The accused have been identified as Madhu, 19, a contract employee with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and his friends Vamsi Aravind, 22 and Neeraj, 21. The victims were reportedly lured and assaulted by the men of Yadagirigutta town. The horrific case came to light after the victims, all students of class 9, revealed the ordeal to their parents, re ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Friday marked its first year of existence with a public event at Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, where students joined hands with local residents to form a human chain. The location for the celebration was apt, as it symbolises HYDRAA's efforts to reclaim and safeguard public assets. According to HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath, the agency has reclaimed approximately 500 acres of public land, including water bo ...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-R ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The restoration of Bathukammakunta in Amberpet is nearing completion with Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) leading the effort to bring the lake back to life after years of neglect.Once spread across 14 acres, the lake significantly shrank over time and was completely dry until late 2024. During a desilting and excavation drive, water was unexpectedly found a few feet below the surface, prompting further work to assess and restore the site, HYDRAA commis ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The 2025 Bathukamma festival is set to be celebrated with increased fervour in Hyderabad this September, as rejuvenation works at Bathukamma Kunta in Bagh Amberpet near completion. For the first time in years, women from surrounding areas will be able to celebrate the nine-day festival at the lake, which had previously been rendered unusable due to encroachments and pollution. HYDRAA, with support from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), began restoration of the ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Citing the advantages of staying hydrated and also the effects of dehydration on students' academic performance, the School Education Department has introduced a 'water bell' system during school hours to remind the children to drink water amid rising heat. The students would get a few minutes break during the forenoon and afternoon sessions to drink water. In the detailed guideline issued in this regard, School Education director S Kannappan said dehydration can significantly impact ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Continuing his tirade against Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday wondered what he (Kishan Reddy) had achieved for Hyderabad and what was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's contribution for the city's development. A day ahead of Union Minister Amit Shah's visit to Hyderabad on Sunday, the Chief Minister said that the state government would urge Shah to give his nod for Metro expansion and support RRR (Regional Ring Road) and Musi Riverfront projects. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha alleged that chief minister A Revanth Reddy was trying to erase Telangana's history by altering the Telangana Thalli statue, a symbol of the statehood movement, and removing Bathukamma from its representation. She alleged attempts were being made to undermine the state's cultural heritage. She also accused the Congress party of failing to respect Telangana's identity and questioned Rahul Gandhi's tacit approval of such actions. "This is an insult to every Telangana ...Read More >
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday unveiled the statue of Telangana Thalli (Mother Telangana), amid chants of Vedic hymns, on the premises of state secretariat. Addressing a huge gathering after the unveiling ceremony, Revanth said hitherto, no statue was officially declared as Telangana Thalli, though different political parties had given different images to the Mother Telangana concept. "Our people's government has chosen the image of a common woman representing all sections ...Read More >
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