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Promises schemes similar to Dalit Bandhu for the needy in phased manner

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has taken up a series of measures to increase its revenue and ensure its coffers are not dented. Initiating stringent action on commercial water connection bill defaulters, dial-a-septic tank cleaner service, inspecting meters of water filling stations to ensure they are not tampered were some […]

Hyderabad: Following complaints from commuters and passengers on collection of excess charges over MRP at various TSRTC bus terminals in the State, the senior staff from the department conducted a series of raids in bus stations at MGBS, Karimnagar, Suryapet, Nalgonda, JBS Secunderabad and Hanamkonda. The senior TSRTC officials levied penalties on violators who were […]

Hyderabad: A total of 43 persons, who were caught by the Cyberabad Traffic Police on charges of drunk driving, have been sent to jail for durations ranging from one day to 4 days. According to the Traffic Police, the 43 persons who were sentenced to imprisonment were among 100 persons caught for drunk driving and […]

Hyderabad: Gleneagles Global Hospital, Lakdikapul, on Monday has announced the launch of free colorectal speciality consulting camps, which will be held every Wednesday, where patients will have access to expert advice doctors. Senior surgical gastroenterologist and hepatobiliary (HPB) surgeon Dr Bharat Kumar, and gastroenterologist Dr TV Aditya Chowdhary will be available to offer help and […]

Hyderabad: A person, who was allegedly involved in six attention diversion cases, was arrested by the SR Nagar police on Monday. The police recovered Rs 95,000 from him. The arrested I Rama Rao (27), a resident of KPHB colony and native of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh had gone to an ATM centre at […]

Hyderabad: A man, working as the assistant manager of a pharma company, was allegedly duped of Rs 15 lakh by fraudsters who promised to refund the fee and other charges paid by him to a job portal as he did not find a suitable job. Police sources said the victim had recently posted his resume […]

Hyderabad: Paediatric surgeons from Hyderabad-based Medicover Women and Child Hospitals have successfully conducted a complex surgery on an 18-month-old-baby boy from Somalia, a press release said. The baby was admitted to the hospital in a serious health condition due to absence of anal opening and abnormal positioning of urinary track passage. Before reaching Hyderabad for […]

Hyderabad: To curb drug menace in the State, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao will hold a high-level meeting with the police and excise officials at Pragati Bhavan on Wednesday, to devise a strong action plan. The meeting has been convened following a request from the legislators during the recent Assembly session, to keep tabs on […]

Hyderabad: The Traffic Police have issued an advisory in view of the Milad-un-Nabi procession in the old city on Tuesday, informing that traffic restrictions will be imposed between 8 am and 8 pm. The procession will start from Dargah Syed Quadri Chaman and proceed via Engine Bowli, Shamsheergunj, Aliabad, Shahalibanda, Charminar, Pathergatti, Nayapul, Darulshifa and […]

Hyderabad: Left-hander Tanmay Agarwal (71) shone with the willow to star in Sporting XI’s 21-run win over Cambridge XI in the quarterfinals of the HCA Nawab MAK Pataudi T20 Tiger Cup on Monday. Batting first, Sporting XI posted a good 179/5 in 20 overs. Apart from Tanmay’s knock, Rakesh made 36 while Himalaya Agarwal struck […]

Hyderabad: Till Sunday, Chris Greaves was an unknown figure in the cricketing world. But after his exploits against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup there is an undeniable clamour that has set search engines on fire. The Scottish player, who works as an Amazon delivery driver, is now ‘delivering’ goods on the cricket arena. As […]

Hyderabad: Former Hyderabad left-arm spinner Ramakrishnan Sridhar officially announced in his Instagram page that he will be ending his tenure as fielding coach of the Indian team at the end of the T20 World Cup in the UAE. “I was fortunate to coach and interact with amazingly talented cricketers and help them unleash their full […]

Hyderabad: The body of an unidentified man was found on the Musi riverbed near the mini Shilparamamam in Nagole late on Sunday. Police are investigating whether if he accidentally fell into the river at some other spot and came floating to the spot. According to the police, the body, of a man aged in his […]

Hyderabad: Following a dip in inflow of water from upstream into the Himayat Sagar, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has closed three gates of the reservoir. Currently only one out of the 17 gates is kept open up to a height of two feet. On Monday, the water level at Himayat […]

Have you received a message or call claiming that you’ve won a lottery in Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu or Kaun Banega Crorepati? Hold on, because it might just be a scamster trying to con you off your hard-earned money. On Monday, Telangana State Police tweeted about this and asked people to exercise caution. “Be alert! Realise, […]

Hyderabad: The diesel prices in the States have crossed the Rs 100-mark a few days back. And as on Saturday, the diesel price in Hyderabad was Rs 102.82 per litre, while on October 1 the same was Rs 98.39. The constant hiking has presented several issues to cab, truck and lorry drivers, who are yet […]

Hyderabad: A 23-year-old woman hanged herself to death at her house in Begumpet on Sunday. According to the police, G Anusha (23), a resident of Rasoolpura in Begumpet, was preparing for a competitive examination by staying in a hostel in Dilsukhnagar. A week ago, she came to Rasoolpura and lived at her house. On Sunday, […]

Hyderabad: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday lauded Telangana State government for taking up plantation as a movement under ‘Haritha Haram’. He suggested that all the State governments should take the initiative in creating awareness among children about environmental protection and tree plantation from the school level. He called for a people’s movement to […]

Hyderabad: A captivating ambience prevailed at Charminar on Sunday when hundreds gathered to enjoy the ‘Ek Shaam Charminar Ke Naam’ event held as part of the Sunday Funday programme. Under the bright blue sky, scores gathered in what was seen as a transformation of the Charminar from a chaotic place into a fun-filled recreational arena. […]