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The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a WhatsApp-based complaint service called 'My GHMC on WhatsApp', enabling citizens to report issues such as overflowing bins, construction debris, and garbage dumped at risk-prone spots.
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GHMC food safety officials inspected 27 retail and delivery establishments in Hyderabad after receiving complaints about poor hygiene. Violations were found, including lack of medical fitness certificates and unhygienic practices. Notices were issued, and inspections will continue further
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The Telangana School Education Department has proposed a 10-mark weightage for contract teachers working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the upcoming DSC teacher recruitment. The marks will be awarded based on the duration and location of service.
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Hyderabad’s first multilevel mechanical car parking near KBR Park will start operations by mid-August. With RFID-enabled smart card access, the facility can park 72 cars. Developed under PPP mode, similar smart parking spaces are planned in other city areas
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Hydraa officials removed illegal encroachments from a park site in Moosapet and from the Musi riverbed near Chaderghat. Encroachers had stalled park work and misused riverbank land for sheds and parking. Authorities acted following citizen complaints.
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed circle deputy commissioners to expedite issuing trade licenses for 3.5 lakh non-residential properties and ensure timely property tax collection. Zonal commissioners must submit weekly progress reports on licenses and tax targets.
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The GHMC Commissioner, RV Karnan, held a meeting with Defence officials, including Brigadier SK Chetty, to expedite the transfer of Defence land for the construction of two key alternative roads connecting Safilguda Level Crossing to Entrenchment Road and RK Puram Road Over Bridge.
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Hyderabad remained overcast for the second consecutive day, with Himayatnagar receiving the highest rainfall of 15.6 mm. The average rainfall was 10.6 mm, double the usual. IMD forecasts more drizzle and gusty winds over the next two days.
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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged CM Revanth Reddy to resume GHMC’s halted mechanical sweeping operations. He said the work was stopped due to lack of funds and called for long-term tenders to maintain hygiene and worker safety in the city
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According to historians, Sardar Mahal was built in the European style by Nizam VI Mir Mahboob Ali Khan in 1900. Though Mahboob Ali Khan, the then ruler of Hyderabad State, built the palace for one of his beloved consorts, Sardar Begum, she refused to inhabit this token of love as it did not live up to her expectations.
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Netizens dug up the BJP's own record of bridges collapsing in Gujarat, highways getting washed away in Uttar Pradesh, and the infamous incident of the Cherlapalli railway station roof caving in due to rains.
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has directed officials to step up anti-larval operations in slums, schools, and hostels to prevent dengue. ELISA testing was made mandatory for fever cases. He also instructed officials to complete road repair works next week
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Water level of the lake stood at 513.41 metres at 5 pm on Friday, against the Full Tank Level of 514.75 metres, says GHMC
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Masab Tank flyover in Hyderabad is partially closed during nights for essential maintenance work, which will continue for at least one and half months. GHMC is replacing strip seal joints to prevent rainwater leaks. Traffic diversions are in place
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Foundation stones were laid on Friday for new footpaths in Tolichowki and CC roads across several city areas. Ministers inaugurated completed roads and kicked off Rs 5.12 crore worth of infrastructure works, including sports and community spaces under Shaikpet flyover
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Ghatkesar police have arrested a woman, her daughter, and her daughter’s partner for murdering her husband, a security guard. The man was strangled at home, and his body dumped in Edulabad lake. A false missing complaint was filed to mislead police
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GHMC has launched several online property tax services on its website, including name and door number corrections, self-assessment, and exemption requests. The initiative aims to simplify the process and reduce the need for citizens to visit municipal offices.
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The southwest monsoon has revived in Telangana with moderate to heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours. IMD Hyderabad issued a rain alert for ten districts and warned of thunderstorms and strong winds. Hyderabad recorded up to 27 mm rainfall
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Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation ties up with GHMC to set up the electric vehicle charging units in identified locations across Greater Hyderabad; all the units to be equipped with CCTVs to ensure the safety of charging equipment
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AIMIM has begun preparations for the GHMC elections with MLAs and MLCs launching developmental works and holding padayatras. With rising competition from Congress and MBT, the party aims to increase its tally from 44 to over 50 seats