Redesign helps Palamuru Rangareddy LIS improve TS water availability

The redesigning of PRLIS now enables Telangana to lift around 2.4 TMC of water per day from the Krishna River, a significant leap from the previous proposal of 0.5 TMC per day in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh

Published Date – 07:40 AM, Tue – 12 September 23


Redesign helps Palamuru Rangareddy LIS improve TS water availability



Hyderabad: In a transformative move, the redesign of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) has improved Telangana’s water availability by leaps and bounds. The redesigning of the scheme now enables the State to lift around 2.4 TMC of water per day from the Krishna River, a significant leap from the previous proposal of 0.5 TMC per day in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. The water storage capacity in the Krishna Basin has surged from less than 7 TMC to an impressive 67.97 TMC.

For several decades, Telangana primarily relied on the Krishna and Godavari River Basins for water supply, leaving it vulnerable to drought during lean rainfall periods. The rulers of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh neglected the recommendations of the National Water Resources Development Commission, both the Bachawat and Brijesh Kumar Tribunals in their reports, suggesting for construction of reservoirs and tanks in Telangana.

As a result, major and medium projects in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh had a total storage capacity of 1,232 TMC, with Telangana’s share at a mere 302 TMC. With changes in designs and locations for projects like Jurala, Telangana continued to suffer due to in inadequate water storage and supply. For instance, the Jurala project’s maximum storage capacity is 11.94 TMC, against its allocated 17.84 TMC. This prevented the State from utilising the allocated water optimally, leaving 70,000 acres without sufficient irrigation facility.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao recognised the importance of water storage for Telangana’s agricultural prosperity. The Kaleshwaram project, with a total water storage capacity of 147 TMC, to serve Telangana’s diverse water needs. The PRLIS was thus redesigned, further enhancing water storage capacity to a staggering 67.97 TMCs from less than 7 TMC. Further, restoration of checkdams and tanks has bolstered water storage potential, ensuring more reliable access to water resources.

Thus, Telangana which once relied on just 8 TMC of water storage capacity in the Krishna basin, is now poised to reach 75.94 TMCs, due to initiatives like the Palamuru Rangareddy LIS. The reengineering of the project with modern infrastructure, now enables the State to lift around 2 TMC per day, using the nine mammoth motor pumps of 145 MW each.

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Collector Shashanka directs officials to speed up sanctioning crop loans

Mahabubabad K Shashanka Collector instructed bank officials to grant new loans to farmers whose loans were waived off.

Updated On – 05:50 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Collector Shashanka directs officials to speed up sanctioning crop loans



Mahabubabad: District Collector K Shashanka on Monday directed officials to speed up the granting of loans to farmers. He was speaking at the DCC & DLRC meeting held at the IDOC conference hall.

The Collector instructed bank officials to grant new loans to farmers whose loans were waived off. He said that agricultural and bank officials should work in coordination and ensure that all eligible farmers get crop loans at the earliest.

LDM Satyanarayanamurthy, SC Corporation Balaraju, PD DRDO Sanyasaiah, DTDO Yerraiah, DHSO Suryanarayana, DVHO Sudhakar, Industries GM, RBI AGM, and NABARD AGM attended the meeting.

Ministers Harish Rao, Sabitha Indra Reddy inaugurate pharmacy college in Siddipet

Telangana government completed the process of setting up a pharmacy college besides building an ultra-modern building in 6 acres in the district within eight months after it was granted, said Harish Rao

Published Date – 05:48 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Ministers Harish Rao, Sabitha Indra Reddy inaugurate pharmacy college in Siddipet

Ministers T Harish Rao, Sabita Indra Reddy are talking to B-Pharmacy students after inaugurating the new college building in Siddipet on Monday.

Siddipet: Finance Minister T Harish Rao said the State government had completed the process of setting up a pharmacy college besides building an ultra-modern building in six acres in the district within eight months after it was granted.

The college was built at Ramancha in Chinnakoduru mandal just eight kilometres away from Siddipet near Ranganayaka Sagar. The college was built by the Exhibition Society of Hyderabad. Since it was built close to the Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, it was named after the presiding deity as Sri Ranganayaka Swamy College of Pharmacy.

Harish Rao along with Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy inaugurated the college on Monday. The college will commence this academic year with a 60-seat intake in B-Pharmacy course as the Pharmacy Council of India accorded permission for the course. During the second phase of counseling, which begins on September 17, the students can opt for college during the online counseling.

Harish Rao said the State government was also planning to introduce M-Pharmacy and Pharma D courses from the 2024-25 academic year. The construction of the ground floor of the proposed G 6 floor building has been completed so far. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said Siddipet had become a hub for educational institutions as a Medical College, Agriculture College, Veterinary College, Pharmacy College, Nursing College and several such institutions were established here.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had put the entire Telangana ahead in development. Stating that Telangana had diversity in development, Harish Rao said Telangana was number one in paddy production and in the number of MBBS seats per lakh of population as well in the country. The State had 22 MBBS seats for one lakh population, which was the highest in the country.

Erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had focused just on the IT sector, ignoring agriculture leading to the State losing balance in growth. Unlike the previous governments, Chandrashekhar Rao was focusing on all sectors equally, which has ushered in an all-round development of the State. The development was evident in the fact that the people of Telangana had the highest per capita income in India, he said.

Medak MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy, Zilla Parishad chairperson V Roja Sharma and others were present.

Telangana: Rumors of tiger movement create flutter in Nirmal

People of Pechara village in Laxmanachanda mandal were on the edge following rumors of the movement of a tiger that went viral on social media platforms

Published Date – 07:09 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Telangana: Rumors of tiger movement create flutter in Nirmal

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Nirmal: People of Pechara village in Laxmanachanda mandal were on the edge following rumors of the movement of a tiger that went viral on social media platforms on Monday.

Villagers of Pechara were panicked when photographs of pugmarks of a wild animal were widely shared on WhatsApp groups and Facebook. They hesitated to take up work in farms, fearing the wild animal would attack them. They requested Forest officials to take steps to divert the animal back into the wild.

However, Forest officials did not confirm the movement of the tiger. In-charge Nirmal District Forest Officer K Ram Kishan said there was no tiger in the forests of Pechara village. He said the pugmarks could belong to a leopard. The animal would be identified in a day or two, he added.

Hyderabadis show strong preference for 2BHK homes

According to the ANAROCK survey, 47 percent of respondents expressed a strong inclination towards 2BHK units, while 45 percent favoured the slightly larger 3BHK homes

Published Date – 07:00 AM, Tue – 12 September 23


Hyderabadis show strong preference for 2BHK homes



Hyderabad: In the face of mounting property prices and successive interest rate hikes over the past year, the Hyderabad real estate market remains as resilient as ever. The city’s denizens are displaying a penchant for mid-range and premium homes, a fact highlighted by the recent ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey for the first half of 2023.

The results of the survey revealed a trend – despite economic uncertainties and the tightening of purse strings, Hyderabadis are showing a preference for 2BHK and 3BHK homes.

According to the ANAROCK survey, 47 percent of respondents expressed a strong inclination towards 2BHK units, while 45 percent favoured the slightly larger 3BHK homes.

Breaking down the budget preferences, the real estate services firm revealed that in Central Hyderabad, the budget for a 2BHK home ranges from Rs 85 lakh to 1 crore. Meanwhile, in East Hyderabad, budget-conscious buyers can secure a 2BHK unit for a more affordable price of Rs 45 lakh to 55 lakh.

In North Hyderabad, the housing market provides options in the range of Rs 50 lakh to 60 lakh for 2BHK homes. Heading towards the southern region, prospective homeowners can find a comfortable 2BHK dwelling for approximately Rs 40 to 50 lakh. In West Hyderabad, a budget of Rs 60 to 70 lakh opens the doors to premium 2BHK living.

On the other hand, the ANAROCK report for the first half of 2023 has reported a significant surge in home sales in Hyderabad. A total of 27,800 homes were sold during this period, marking an impressive 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

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Telangana: Govt Degree Colleges get NAAC edge

In the recent grading, Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College Khammam has secured the NAAC A grade with a 3.64 CGPA score, which is the highest grade achieved by any degree college in the country

Published Date – 06:40 AM, Tue – 12 September 23


Telangana: Govt Degree Colleges get NAAC edge



Hyderabad: The Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) across the State have become synonymous with the quality education along with the best infrastructure in place.

This also gets reflected in the recent grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which conducts the assessment for quality status and accordingly grants a grade to higher educational institutions in the country.

In the recent grading, Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao (SR&BGNR) Government Degree College Khammam has secured the NAAC A grade with a 3.64 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score, which is the highest grade achieved by any degree college in the country.

The college which was granted autonomous status in 2015-16 has 104 experienced faculty, of whom 50 are PhD holders. Similarly, three colleges – Begumpet, Hanamakonda and Sangareddy have secured NAAC A grade, which is the second highest grade.

The NAAC grading is done based on the seven-point criterion – curricular aspects, teaching-learning and evaluation, research, innovations and extension, infrastructure and learning resources, student support and progression, governance, leadership and management, and institutional, values and best practices.

While there are 144 GDCs including 22 newly established ones, a staggering 93 GDCs have received accreditation from the NAAC. Seven more colleges are up for the grading. A total of 289 colleges including degree, engineering, pharmacy and other higher educational institutions in the State have been granted NAAC grades as of August 21, 2023, and 93 alone are the GDCs.

According to Commissionerate of Collegiate Education officials, Telangana is one of a few States in the country with the highest number of GDCs receiving accreditation.

The NAAC grading aids the colleges in expanding the placement opportunities for students. The colleges with NAAC grades receives various research projects and support from funding agencies and also enables the institutions to initiate innovative and modern methods of pedagogy.

Telangana: Second phase of Rs 1 lakh subsidy loan scheme for minorities soon

Telangana Minority Finance Corporation is taking steps to provide Rs 1 lakh to each of the 14,300 applicants

Published Date – 06:07 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Telangana: Second phase of Rs 1 lakh subsidy loan scheme for minorities soon



Hyderabad: The State government is making preparations for the launch of the second phase of its 100 percent subsidy loan scheme for minorities.

According to officials of the Minority Welfare Department, the Telangana Minority Finance Corporation is taking steps to provide Rs 1 lakh to each of the 14,300 applicants. The government has already allocated Rs 153 crore for the second phase and directed District Collectors and District Minority Welfare Officers to ensure proper implementation of the scheme.

The successful completion of the first phase of the subsidy scheme for minorities has paved the way for the second phase, the officials said. In the first phase, the government released Rs 100 crore, distributing cheques of Rs 1 lakh each to 10,000 minority beneficiaries on August 19.

The government is providing subsidies to about 120 eligible persons belonging to minority communities from each assembly constituency.

Telangana: RIMS-Adilabad patient tries to kill self by slitting throat

Balaji Shinde attempted to end his life by slitting his throat as he was showing alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Published Date – 07:12 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Telangana: RIMS-Adilabad patient tries to kill self by slitting throat

Balaji Shinde attempted to end his life by slitting his throat as he was showing alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Adilabad: A patient allegedly tried to kill himself by slitting his throat at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here on Monday.

RIMS-Adilabad director Dr Jaisingh Rathod said Balaji Shinde, a man from Indervelli attempted to end his life by slitting his throat as he was showing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. He was under the observation of a psychiatrist at the medical college. He was admitted to the institution four days ago.

Delhi top city for iPhone enthusiasts; Hyderabad gets fifth spot

The research, “iPhone unboxed” conducted by consumer electronics store chain Croma, found “47 per cent growth” in iPhone sales in Delhi from 2020 to 2021 and rose to “106 per cent” from 2021 to 2022 in the city

Updated On – 06:43 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Delhi top city for iPhone enthusiasts; Hyderabad gets fifth spot



New Delhi: Delhi has emerged as the top city for iPhone enthusiasts as it beats the second in the chart, Mumbai, with a mammoth “182 per cent” more iPhone purchases this year so far, reveals a new report.

The research, “iPhone unboxed” conducted by consumer electronics store chain Croma, found “47 per cent growth” in iPhone sales in Delhi from 2020 to 2021 and rose to “106 per cent” from 2021 to 2022 in the city.

Interestingly, Mumbai, while second in iPhone purchases, also experienced a significant iPhone wave, with over a “tenfold increase” in 2022, according to the report.

The list was followed by Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, with growth percentages of 198 per cent, 221 per cent, and 132 per cent, respectively, from 2021 to 2022.

“The findings by Croma are based on the purchase patterns of Croma consumers throughout the year and close observations of post-purchase usage trends. The iPhone unboxed not only gives the highlights of the past few years but also sets the tone ahead of Apple’s forthcoming event on September 12th,” read the report.

It also revealed iPhone 13, 128GB, starlight white as the bestselling model; followed by the iPhone 13, 128GB midnight black edition, and the iPhone 13, 128GB blue.

Apple will be announcing its latest iPhone 15 series on Tuesday.

 

Kavitha visits Kamakhya Devi temple in Guwahati

The BRS MLC K Kavitha, reached Guwahati for a two-day visit to seek blessings at the popular temple

Published Date – 07:14 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


Kavitha visits Kamakhya Devi temple in Guwahati

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Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha has embarked on a spiritual journey to Guwahati in Assam, where she offered prayers at the Kamakhya Devi temple on Monday. The former MP from Nizamabad, reached Guwahati for a two-day visit to seek blessings at the popular temple.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kavitha expressed her sentiments about the divine experience, saying, “Stepping into the divine aura of Kamakhya Devi Temple, a beacon of strength, faith, and devotion. I prayed for the well-being, healthy life, and prosperity of loved ones, well-wishers, and the people of Telangana.”

Speaking to mediapersons upon her arrival at the temple, the legislator exuded confidence that with the blessings of the people of Telangana, BRS would come back to power with a thumping majority and would continue to serve the people.