Telangana

Warangal: Chairman of admissions of the NIT Warangal Prof Anand Kishore Kola has urged the students to study engineering education with passion, but not for the sake of getting a certificate of degree which would be of no use in the job market. He was speaking at a seminar on ‘Engineering Challenges in 21st Century’ […]

Kumram Bheem: A woman and her 14-year old son accidentally drowned in Penganga river when they were taking a holy dip in the river on account of the auspicious Maha Sivaratri festival on the outskirts of Lonavelli village in Sirpur (T) mandal on Tuesday. Police launched a search for tracing the bodies. Sirpur (T) Sub-Inspector […]

Karimnagar: Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, Vemulawada, started off on a colorful note. Endowments Minister A Indrakaran Reddy along with BC Welfare and Civil Supplies Minister, Gangula Kamalakar and cultural council chairman Rasamai Balkishan presented silk cloths to the presiding deity on behalf of the state government on Tuesday morning. Continuing the tradition, […]

Suryapet: Thieves broke into a house in Bhagya Nagar Colony (Kudada) in Suryapet and made away with gold and cash on Monday night. According to the police, the house owner Yellaiah of Bhagyangar colony and his family members went to Parvathi Jadala Lingeshwara Swamy temple at Cheruvugattu in Nalgonda district by locking his house at […]

Hyderabad: The death toll in the firing incident at Ibrahimpatnam in Rangareddy district rose to two with one more person succumbing to bullet wounds. On Monday morning, Srinivas Reddy and Raghava Reddy, both who are into real estate business, had gone to Karnamguda village in Ibrahimpatnam when someone allegedly fired at them. While Srinivas Reddy […]

Hyderabad: A realtor was killed and his friend injured after some persons allegedly fired at them at Ibrahimpatnam in Rangareddy on Tuesday morning. According to the police, two persons, Raghava Reddy and Srinivas Reddy, had gone to Karmaguda village in Ibrahimpatnam early on Tuesday morning. It is not yet clear what happened but Srinivas Reddy […]

Hyderabad: Telangana recorded the highest growth rate (9.2%) of per capita electricity consumption in the country, up from 1,896 kwh (2018- 19) to 2,071 kwh (2019-20), the Telangana State Statistical Abstract said. Rising electrical consumption is correlated with higher development and human welfare indicators. There are 1.65 crore electricity connections in the State, of which […]

Adilabad: As a business analyst at a leading Information Technology (IT) consultancy of Hyderabad, this woman techie used to understand the needs of clients, besides involving in various other tasks assigned by her employer until two years back. She is now reading the requirements of a wide-range of fruit, vegetable, flower crops and develops a […]

Hyderabad: Telangana State is now working to unlock the potential of the data economy. In this direction, it is preparing a data compendium for agriculture. This brings various data relating to agriculture to a single platform and this will be accessible to various technology and startup players. They can use the data to come up […]

Mulugu: Director General, union Ministry of Tourism, Ganji Kamala Vardhana Rao appreciated the efforts of the State government in identifying the components and allotting land for the development at the UNSECO heritage site Ramappa temple at Palampet village in the district, and promised that steps would be taken for allotment of funds required at the […]

Hyderabad: The daytime temperatures in the city are rising gradually. On Monday, an average maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius was recorded in the city. Yousufguda witnessed the highest maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Secunderabad at 35.3 degrees Celsius. According to the forecast by Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS), the temperature […]

Hyderabad: Handlooms Minister KT Rama Rao directed the department officials on Monday to prepare a road map for further development and strengthening of the textiles sector in the State. With many national and international companies investing in the textiles sector in the State, the Minister directed the officials to prepare an action plan on the […]

Hyderabad: After setting up a plastic baling unit, the officials of Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) have now established a packaging centre at Mannanur where local women, especially Chenchus, will make jute bags and eco-friendly cups and plates. This initiative is aimed at ensuring decent earnings for local women and also promote use of eco-friendly bags […]

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao conveyed his greetings to the people of Telangana State as well as the country on the festive occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday. He said the Hindus observe Maha Shivaratri with fasting and remain awake throughout the night as a symbol of commitment and unwavering faith. They worship Lord […]

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will formally launch the ‘Mana Ooru- Mana Badi’ programme at Wanaparthy district headquarters during his district tour on March 8. As part of his schedule, the Chief Minister will also inaugurate the newly constructed Integrated District Collectorate complex and also the TRS party district office. Chandrashekhar Rao will inaugurate […]

Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High court comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavli on Monday directed the GHMC to carry out a fresh survey and file an affidavit on action taken against encroachers in Siddiambar Bazar and Mahaboobgunj while granting 4 weeks time. The panel was dealing with […]

Hyderabad: A 14th century AD sculpture of Vishnu-Chennakesava was identified in the sand dunes in Mahabubnagar. The idol, which was carved out of black granite stone, was found 15 feet below the ground. Based on the information from Devarkadra MLA A Venkateswara Reddy, archaeologist E Sivanagi Reddy rushed to Mucchintala village in Chinna Chintalkunta Mandal […]

Hyderabad: Metaverse platform, a virtual world representing the real world, has caught the fascination of many bigwigs. And Telangana, which has always been at the forefront of using niche and emerging technologies, is fast warming up to this idea. In a first-of-its-kind initiative by any State, the Telangana government is planning to unveil its Space-Tech […]

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Superintendent of Police Suresh Kumar formally inaugurated solar street lamps in six remote hamlets of Govena village in Tiryani mandal on Monday. The lamps, worth Rs 4.50 lakh were sponsored by Arcserve, a software company of Hyderabad under corporate social responsibility. They were installed by Samaritans for the nation, a Hyderabad-based voluntary […]

Hyderabad: Nabard chairman Govinda Rajulu Chintala visited Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank (TSCAB) on Monday and reviewed the PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) computerisation project & the transformation of PACS as MSC (Multipurpose Service Centre) projects and had discussions with the governing body members on the steps to be taken to strengthen the co-operative system […]

Hyderabad: Rakesh Mohan Dobriyal has been given full additional charge as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests following the retirement of R Sobha on Monday. At present, Rakesh Mohan Dobriyal is working as Social Forestry (PCCF) and Nodal Officer for Haritha Haram. Forest Minister A Indrakaran Reddy, Special Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari and other officials from […]

Hyderabad: Continuing his efforts to take on the BJP at the national level, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao is scheduled to visit New Delhi and meet several national leaders over next a couple of days. He will leave for New Delhi in a special flight tonight (Monday night). Sources said Chandrashekhar Rao is likely to […]

Kothagudem: Tension prevailed at Ramanujavaram village in Manuguru mandal in the district on Monday when local farmers opposed the land acquisition for BTPS railway line. Sources said TS Genco officials along with police visited the village to acquire the land for laying railway line connecting Bhadradri Thermal Power Station (BTPS) with Manugur station for transportation […]

Hyderabad: In what is being seen as controversial remarks, TPCC president A Revanth Reddy said on Monday that if the Congress comes to power in the State, the benefits of all the government schemes would be restricted to Congress workers only. “I promise you that Indiramma houses, pensions, jobs and other benefits will be given […]