Hyderabad

The lucky draw of the ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ Dasara Shopping Bonanza was held at Chandana Brothers in Ameerpet on Thursday. Four customers won a Smart TV, branded smartphone, gift voucher and gift hamper respectively.

Vaarahi Silks marked the second anniversary of its Jubilee Hills store with wedding season celebrations attended by Dr Preeti Reddy. The saree retailer said it has expanded to six stores in two years and announced a special gold coin offer.

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin urged minority youth to pursue higher education, acquire new skills and maintain discipline to build careers. He was speaking at a Hyderabad event where overseas scholarships, mopeds, sewing machines and other welfare benefits were distributed.

A 56-year-old motorist was crushed to death in Balanagar on Thursday after an overloaded vehicle carrying iron pipes overturned and its load fell on him. Police said the pipes appeared improperly secured and were investigating the accident and possible overloading.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s repeated Delhi visits have come under criticism amid pending Central approvals for Telangana projects, with the Centre returning the PRLIS DPR over Krishna water issues. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meanwhile sought funds and project clearances.

The Telangana State Committee of the NPRD staged a protest at RTC Bus Bhavan, demanding free travel for persons with disabilities, 5% reservation in RTC shopping complexes and filling of backlog posts. Protesters said the agitation would continue until demands were met.

A newborn baby boy was found abandoned by the roadside in Balanagar on Thursday. Local youngsters alerted police, who shifted the infant to Balanagar Government Hospital for medical care before moving him to Sishu Vihar in Ameerpet.

CSIR-CCMB has launched its third campus at Bommaipalli in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, expanding its focus on agricultural research. The 50-acre facility will cultivate advanced Super Rice varieties developed with ICAR-IIRR and distribute seeds to local farmers.

APSRTC will operate 5,261 special buses from October 16 to 25 in view of the Dussehra passenger rush. The services will connect Andhra Pradesh districts and important cities with Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Advance ticket reservations are available online

JNTU-Hyderabad has denied allegations against Vice-Chancellor Prof T Kishen Kumar Reddy over his alleged conduct during a meeting with two women faculty members. The university termed the allegations baseless and said they were intended to damage its and the VC’s reputation.

The BRS will organise decennial celebrations marking 10 years since the formation of Telangana’s new districts on October 10 and 11. Party working president KT Rama Rao asked cadres to highlight district development and honour activists who fought for separate districts.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support to journalist Rekha Mudiraj after she was questioned for several hours at a Hyderabad police station while accompanied by her infant. The BRS alleged the questioning raised concerns over media freedom.

A police constable was injured after a suspected old offender allegedly attacked him with a knife while he intervened in a fight in Tukaramgate. The constable was shifted to a private hospital, while police registered a case and launched an investigation.

A special literary review at Lamakaan examined poet and writer Jimbo’s contribution to Telugu literature, social consciousness and life experiences reflected in his works. Speakers discussed his literary journey, collections of poetry and short stories, and Karimnagar’s ancient literary heritage.

A snake awareness programme was held at Himayath Sagar Eco Park as part of Wildlife Week celebrations. Visitors were informed about snake behaviour, ecological importance and conservation, while participants were taught safe practices during encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to make advance arrangements for Bathukamma celebrations, focusing on sanitation, lighting, drinking water, traffic management, waste collection and public safety as large crowds are expected at venues during the festivities.

Hyderabad recorded the highest number of voter additions and deletions in Telangana, with 29,226 names added and 2,066 removed as of October 7. The city also received 6,335 Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls.

Fine rice prices in Hyderabad retail markets have risen to Rs.85-Rs.90 a kg ahead of Dasara Navaratri, with traders expecting them to touch Rs.100. Reduced paddy acreage, rising demand and procurement by traders from other States have tightened supplies.

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A 20-year-old Talabkatta youth, Shaik Ismail alias Ashu, died while undergoing treatment after allegedly being assaulted by his friend. Ismail suffered severe head injuries and remained unconscious before his death at Osmania General Hospital on Thursday.

HYDRAA has begun desilting a 3-km stormwater drain in Fatehnagar-Balanagar following complaints of recurring flooding. Teams removed 6 to 7 feet of silt and decades-old garbage, while officials were directed to identify and remove encroachments along the drain.

Three unidentified men allegedly robbed a scrap shop owner at knifepoint in Shankarpally on Thursday. The suspects allegedly threatened the 26-year-old owner, searched the shop and fled with Rs 30,000 in cash and two mobile phones after injuring him.

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The Model Schools Teachers Joint Action Committee has given the Telangana government 15 days to address long-pending service issues, including merger of 194 Model Schools with the School Education Department, promotions, arrears and benefits, failing which phased protests will begin.