Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A case was booked against a trader at the Sultan Bazaar police station for hurting the religious sentiments of a particular community. According to the police, the trader – whose name the police did not disclose- had stocked some T shirts on which verses from the Quran were printed. After a complaint, the police […]

Hyderabad: Whether it is facial recognition technology for citizen services or the online attendance of workers, many of the services provided by the State government have gone digital in the last few years. And one Hyderabad-based startup has played a pivotal role in the development of these services and has now expanded its offerings to […]

Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police questioned the business partners and a few staff members of the Amnesia Pub in connection with the party hosted on May 28 and gathered details about the person who booked the pub and the guests who attended the party. The city police had earlier found that a Bengaluru-based juvenile had […]

Hyderabad: Since its commencement on June 3, the Pattana Pragathi programme in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits has covered a total of 3,944 slums. On Sunday, as a part of the programme that aims to lay a strong foundation for a good urban living, works related to sanitation, preventive measures against seasonal diseases and […]

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Central) team raided a gambling den at Saifabad and caught seven persons who were found gambling. The police seized Rs. 21,380 in cash and other articles. Acting on a tip off, the police raided a flat at Qadir Manzil apartment and found a group of persons playing three card […]

Hyderabad: A case was booked against a trader at the Sultan Bazaar police station for hurting the religious sentiments of a particular community. According to the police, the trader – whose name the police did not disclose- had stocked some T shirts on which verses from the Quran were printed. On a complaint the police […]

Hyderabad: As Sri Avanthi Silks celebrated its seven-year anniversary recently, Mamta Trivedi was present to inaugurate the event. Speaking on the occasion, she said that handloom products were always a part of the Indian tradition and that “saris are always her first preference”. On the other hand, Nivedita Mishra of Sri Avanthi Silks said that […]

Hyderabad: A carpenter died by suicide at his house in Mailardevpally in the city on Saturday night due to family issues. G Narsing, 40, stayed along with his wife at their house at Padmashialipuram in Mailardevpally police station limits and worked as a carpenter. He reportedly used to regularly pick up arguments with his wife […]

Hyderabad: Sutraa is all set to present an exciting show in Hyderabad from 21-23 June at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. This season’s fashion and lifestyle exhibition has been titled ‘Monsoon Special’, and will showcase creative designer wear, bridal wear, jewellery and other accessories. Chief organisers of Sutraa, Monica and Umesh Madhyan, said, “Sutraa is […]

Jeddah: Kuwait is likely to arrest and deport protestors who held a demonstration in the country against the comments of now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. The security agencies initiated the process of identifying protestors and arresting them to be deported, reported prominent local daily Al Rai. The report quoted unnamed government sources that expatriates […]

Hyderabad: The Banjara Hills police investigating the suicide case of noted fashion designer Prathyusha Garimella, questioned a few of her friends to know more about her on Sunday. Prathyusha had allegedly died by suicide at her boutique at MLA colony in Banjara Hills reportedly due to depression. Her body was found in the bathroom of […]

Hyderabad: Members of city-based Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS), the voluntary organisation active in providing support to Thalassemia patients and also spreading awareness about it, have met Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu and highlighted the need to introduce a Bill in the country to prevent and eventually eradicate the genetic disorder. TSCS president, Chandrakant […]

Hyderabad: Hare Krishna Golden Temple celebrated the ‘Panihati Chida-Dahi’ festival on Sunday with devotees from all parts of the city participating in the festivities. A feast of yogurt and chipped rice along with various other sweet dishes was arranged. The celebrations began with Harinam Sankirtan followed by abhishekam to Sri Nitai Gauranga, a devotee incarnation […]

Hyderabad: Over 600 children participated in the ChildRUN, a graduation run organised by Hyderabad Runners to mark the end of an eight-week outdoor summer training programme for children at Telangana State Forest Department Training Academy, Dulapally, on Sunday. The ChildRUN, which was flagged off by Esha Singh, the gold medallist shooter in junior world cup, and […]

Hyderabad: With the onset of monsoon in a few weeks, officials have indicated that the city might receive above-normal rains this year. Along with scenic views and rainbows, one is also expected to encounter waterlogging and traffic. Anyone who commutes on two-wheelers daily would understand the pain of riding in monsoons. The puddles, wet clothes, […]

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man died in a suspected chemical explosion at Afzalgunj on Sunday morning. According to the police, the victim Bharat, a resident of Mogaram Basthi Dal Maharajgunj who deals in chemicals was disposing some liquid in drain near the house. “As the drainline was choked he took a stick and tried to clear […]

Hyderabad: New walking tracks, seating arrangements and lush greenery coupled with facilities to stay with exercises — that’s the transformation being planned for Erla Cheruvu in Madinaguda. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) which is to take up beautification of the water body, as a first step proposed cleaning of the entire lake and its […]

Hyderabad: As a part of monsoon preparedness, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has formed special teams that will be pressed into service during downpours to attend rain related complaints. The teams comprise static labour teams, mini-mobile teams and emergency mobile teams. While the static labour teams will be deployed at identified water logging points […]

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will be organizing 30 identification and assessment camps in different parts of the city to distribute selected aids and appliances and artificial limbs to specially-abled and eligible senior citizens. The camps will be held from June 20 to July 6 and venues in different parts of the city, […]

Hyderabad: The five minor suspects in the Jubilee Hills gang-rape case were on Saturday questioned for around one hour after which they were taken for the mandatory potency test at the Osmania General Hospital. Six persons, including the five minors, are in police custody following orders of court. The investigation officer in the case, Banjara […]

Visakhapatnam: The maiden run of the new LHB rake of train no. 12861 Visakhapatnam- Kacheguda express was flagged off by retired railway employees in the presence of Divisional Railway Manager Anup Satpathy and other officials, at the Visakhapatnam railway station here on Saturday. The modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rake has been introduced to several […]

Hyderabad: A youngster died on the spot while three of his friends were injured when the car in which they were traveling went out of control and turned over on the road at Abdullapurmet on the city outskirts on Friday. The victim was identified as R. Abhishek (20), an engineering student from Saidabad, while his […]

Hyderabad: A special drive will be taken up from June 18 by the Hyderabad Traffic Police against those using tinted glass and irregular number plates on their vehicles. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) A V Ranganathan said violations of tinted glass, disfigured number plates and temporary registration numbers were leading to criminal activities. “A special […]

Hyderabad: A fashion designer, Prathyusha Garimella, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her home in Banjara Hills on Saturday afternoon. Prathyusha, 35, stayed in a house in Film Nagar in the Banjara Hills police station limits. On Saturday afternoon, when she did not respond to security checks, the guards alerted the police who reached […]