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Hyderabad gears up for Photowalks’ second annual photography exhibition in August

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Offering photographers a unique platform to display their work to a broader audience, the event allows participants to engage with like-minded individuals, share tips and techniques, and gain invaluable exposure.

Published Date – 26 June 2024, 03:00 PM


Hyderabad gears up for Photowalks’ second annual photography exhibition in August


Hyderabad: Photowalks Hyderabad, the city’s vibrant and active community of photographers, is all set to host its second Annual Photography Exhibition in the city. Scheduled in August, this event is a celebration of collective passion for capturing moments and telling stories through the lens.

Offering photographers a unique platform to display their work to a broader audience, the event allows participants to engage with like-minded individuals, share tips and techniques, and gain invaluable exposure. Individuals can expect their work to be seen by photography enthusiasts, potential clients, and industry professionals.

Participants are asked to submit photographs in seven categories— architecture, landscape, street photography, portrait, black and white, wildlife, and mobile photography. Anybody, whether a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic amateur, can try their hand at showcasing their skills.

Interested individuals can visit the Photowalks Hyderabad Instagram handle @photowalkshyderabad for details. The specific dates of the exhibition are expected to be announced shortly. Enthusiasts are invited to submit their best photographs by June 30.

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Nearly 10 tonnes of fish found dead in Chitkul lake in Patancheru

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Pollution Control Board officials and Fisheries Department officials visited the lake following a complaint from the fishermen.

Published Date – 26 June 2024, 11:08 PM


Nearly 10 tonnes of fish found dead in Chitkul lake in Patancheru

Nearly 10 tonnes of fish found dead in Chitkul lake in Sanagreddy district on Wednesday.

Sangareddy: A large number of fish was found dead in the Chitkul lake in Patancheru mandal on Wednesday, allegedly due to pollution of the water. Local fishermen claimed nearly 10 tonnes of fish died.

The Fisheries department had released 1.5 lakh fishlings in the lake during the last southwest monsoon in 2023. Pollution Control Board officials and Fisheries Department officials visited the lake following a complaint from the fishermen. After initial examination, PCB officials found that the dissolved oxygen levels were lower than normal, which could have led to the death of the fish. However, officials said they would find the accurate reason only after seeing the lab reports.

More than 100 fishermen families were living depending on this lake in Chitkul village. They have demanded the government to support them as they had lost their livelihood because of the pollution of the water.

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Hyderabad: This duo empowers kids with traditional Dravidian sport ‘Karra Samu’

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Their collaborative efforts of Tagulla Swarna Yadav and Sheikh Abdul Qader have borne fruit, with Karra Samu camps now running across various neighborhoods in Hyderabad

Updated On – 26 June 2024, 03:24 PM

Hyderabad: ‘Karra Samu’ is the new found fancy for kids in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Tagulla Swarna Yadav and Sheikh Abdul Qader. This duo have taken upon themselves the responsibility to popularise the traditional Dravidian sport for youth empowerment.

Coming from a challenging upbringing in a farming family, Swarna Yadav is a passionate folk singer from Telangana’s Nagarkurnool. Having endured many struggles in life while pursuing her passion on her own, Swarna decided to learn the art of self-defense in her early days.

After receiving training in Karra Samu in Tamil Nadu, Swarna founded the Swarna Arts Academy at Yousufguda in 2022. With support from Mamidi Harikrishna, Director of the Department of Culture, the academy offers free training in Karra Samu and other traditional arts.

“Every boy and girl should learn self defence. The academy was started with the aim that the education we learned should not stop with us,” Swarna said.

Quader’s passion for acting led him to Hyderabad to pursue a career in acting. His introduction to Swarna, and their shared interest in Karra Samu sparked a partnership aimed at preserving and promoting this ancient art form.

Their collaborative efforts have borne fruit, with Karra Samu camps now running across various neighborhoods in Hyderabad, including Yousufguda, Kukatpally, Madhapur, Manikonda, and Uppal. The academy has trained over 2,000 students, providing them with the skills and confidence to face life’s challenges.

“We go to various schools in the city and offer training to nearby kids at the school grounds during mornings and evenings. The classes are free, and each batch lasts for 45 days,” explained Qader.

Swarna Arts Academy also provides advanced Karra Samu training at their Yousufguda location, with an intensive course spanning eight months. Beyond Karra Samu, the Academy offers training in other traditional arts such as Villu Vidya, Mudugar, horse riding, gun shooting, wrestling, Mallakhamb, and sword fighting.

By preserving and elevating these traditional arts, Swarna Yadav and Quader hope to inspire a new generation to embrace their cultural heritage with pride and strength. For further details, one can contact 9705917455 or 9502848199.

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Poacher arrested in Khammam after posting videos of wild animals

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Forest officials arrested and remanded a youth who was hunting wild animals in Kusumanchi mandal in the district on Wednesday.

Published Date – 26 June 2024, 11:35 PM


Poacher arrested in Khammam after posting videos of wild animals

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Khammam: Posting videos of hunted wild animals on social media platform Instagram has landed a youth in Khammam in jail.

Forest officials arrested and remanded a youth who was hunting wild animals in Kusumanchi mandal in the district on Wednesday. The accused, Tammishetty Vamshi of Polepalli village in the mandal, was accused of killing wild animals such as monitor lizard, rabbits and wild cats. He used to post the videos of the animals on the social media apparently to attract prospective buyers.

Vamshi was arrested following a complaint by an animal activist working with the Stray Animal Foundation of India NGO, Adulapuram Goutham of Karimnagar. He lodged a complaint with the Khammam DFO about the activities of the accused and requested to take action against him after he found the hunter’s videos on social media.

Kusumanchi FRO Srinivas Rao told Telangana Today that the accused was booked under relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act and was produced before the district court for judicial remand.

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Police seizes 280 kg ganja in Hyderabad, 3 held

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According to the police, the trio purchased the contraband from Odhisa and were transporting to Solapur in two cars on Tuesday.

Published Date – 26 June 2024, 04:02 PM


Police seizes 280 kg ganja in Hyderabad, 3 held


Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police arrested three persons who were allegedly smuggling ganja in two cars on Tuesday. The police seized 280 kg ganja, two cars and three mobile phones from them.

The arrested were Bhosale Aba Machhindra (29), Avinash Shivaji Rathod (19) and Siddha Rameshwar Pujari (27), all residents of Solapur in Maharashtra.

According to the police, the trio purchased the contraband from one Teja in Odhisa, and were transporting it to Solapur when they were caught.

“The gang works for Ajay Rathod, a ganja trader in Maharashtra. On his instructions, Bhosale, Avinash and Siddha went to Odhisa and purchased the contraband from Teja, who is a ganja cultivator and supplier. While on way back from Odhisa, the SOT team caught them,” said Rachakonda Commissioner of Police, Tarun Joshi.

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Downpour lashes erstwhile Karimnagar, several low-lying areas inundated 

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Highest rainfall of 106.5 mm recorded in Metpalli of Jagtial district followed by Mallial with 105 mm

Updated On – 27 June 2024, 09:47 AM


Downpour lashes erstwhile Karimnagar, several low-lying areas inundated 

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Karimnagar: Heavy rainfall was recorded in different parts of erstwhile Karimnagar district on Wednesday night.

The highest rainfall of 106.5 mm was recorded in Metpalli of Jagtial district followed by Mallial with 105 mm, Kandikatkur (Rajanna-Sircilla) at 99.8 mm, Karimnagar at 96.5 mm, Nustulapur at 90.5 mm and Edullagattepalli at 90.5 mm.

Almost all mandals in Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla districts received rainfall. Several low-lying areas were also inundated.

People faced difficulties as drainage water entered houses in a few areas in Karimnagar town.

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Drinking water supply to be disrupted for two days in Hyderabad

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The officials of Hyderabad Metropolitan water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) urged people in the affected areas to use water sparingly. List of the affected areas given below

Published Date – 26 June 2024, 06:34 PM


Drinking water supply to be disrupted for two days in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Due to urgent repair works of the NRV valve of the second pump in the Kondapur pump house of the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-II, drinking water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad city for two days. The officials of Hyderabad Metropolitan water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) urged people in the affected areas to use water sparingly.

The Krishna Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-II supplies water to several parts of the Greater Hyderabad city. However, the NRV valve of the second pump in Kondapur pump house came under an unexpected repair and the officials took up restoration works on a warfooting.

Due to these repair works, there will be complete disruption of drinking water supply for on Wednesday and Thursday in many areas under the jurisdiction of Operations and Maintenance Divisions – 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10(A), 10(B), 13, 14, 16, and 20 of HMWS&SB. While a few areas might experience partial disruption, water will be supplied with pressure in some areas, according to an official press release.

The areas where water supply will be disrupted include NPA, Mir Alam, Balapur, Maisaram, Barkas Bhojagutta, Allabanda, Mekalamandi, Bholakpur, Chilkalguda, Tarnaka, Lalapet, Bouddha Nagar, Marredpally, Control Room, Railways, MES, Cantonment, Prakash Nagar, Patigadda, Hasmathpet, Ferozeguda, Gautam Nagar, Vaishali Nagar, BN Reddy Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, Autonagar, Alkapuri Colony, Mahendra Hills, Elugutta, Ramantapur, Uppal, Nacharam, Habsiguda, Chilkanagar, Beerappagadda, Budwel, Shastripuram, Meerpet, Badangpet and Shamshabad.

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Mancherial: 26-year-old man consumes poison over prolonged illness, dies

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He was shifted to a hospital in Luxettipet and then NIMS-H when his condition deteriorated; he breathed his last while undergoing treatment

Published Date – 27 June 2024, 10:45 AM


Mancherial: 26-year-old man consumes poison over prolonged illness, dies

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Mancherial: A 26-year-old man died, allegedly by suicide, as he was depressed over prolonged illness, at Thallapet village in Dandepalli mandal on Thursday.

Jannaram Sub-Inspector Gundeti Rajyavardhan said that Kundarapu Raghu, a carpenter of the village attempted to kill himself by consuming some pesticide at Ponkal village in Jannaram mandal on June 25 morning.

Raghu was immediately shifted to a hospital in Luxettipet and then NIMS-Hyderabad when his condition deteriorated. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at NIMS.

He was diagnosed with neurological and mental health problems for quite a long time. He was undergoing treatment, but was upset with his ailment. Raghu’s father Chandraiah lodged a complaint with the police. A case was registered. Investigation is on.

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Telangana: TJUDA calls off protests after talks with Health Minister

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The Health Minister, Damodar Raja Narasimha, along with senior health officials held detailed discussions over the demands raised by TJUDA.

Updated On – 26 June 2024, 07:43 PM


Telangana: TJUDA calls off protests after talks with Health Minister


Hyderabad: The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (TJUDA), which was leading the indefinite medical strike in teaching hospitals and had temporarily paused the protests on Wednesday, has called-off their protests following successful talks with Health Minister, Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday.

The Health Minister along with senior health officials held detailed discussions over the demands raised by TJUDA. With the State government, as part of efforts to meet the demands of the protesting junior doctors, according an administrative sanction of Rs 204.85 crore to take up construction of hostels in teaching hospitals, the junior doctors called off their stir.

The State government has released a Government Order (GO RT No 244) dated June, 26, 2024, sanctioning Rs. 204.85 crore for the civic works at for medical students and other civil works within the campuses of Osmania Medical College (OMC), Gandhi Medical College (GMC) and Kakatiya Medical College (KMC) in Warangal.

Out of the Rs 204.85 crore, a total of Rs. 80 crore has been allocated for construction of ladies hostel, Rs 35 crore for men’s hostel, Rs 6 crore for construction of a dental hostel and 90 lakh for repairs of renovation of boys hostel and laying CC roads at OMC.

Similarly, Rs 42 crore has been allocated to construct a ladies hostel, Rs 23 crore for men’s hostel and Rs 14.50 crore for construction of Senior Residents Hostel Block at Gandhi Medical College campus. The State government has also sanctioned Rs 2.75 crore for construction of an internal cement concrete road at KMC, Warangal.

Speaking on the occasion, the Health Minister said that the members of TJUDA thanked the State government for sanctioning Rs. 204 crore for developing infrastructure. “We have taken concrete measures to address the issues raised by junior doctors. Regarding the construction of new building at OGH, the matter is still in courts and we are very hopeful for an early resolution of the issues,” he said.

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All set for implementation of three new criminal laws in Telangana

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Notification drafts are ready, and they will be notified in the next couple of days, says official

Published Date – 27 June 2024, 11:03 AM


All set for implementation of three new criminal laws in Telangana

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Hyderabad: Telangana has put in place all necessary measures to implement the three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — which are to come into force from July 1, a senior official said.

The official also said the translation process of these new legislations is also at the advanced stage and is expected to be completed before July 1. Notification drafts are ready, and they will be notified in the next couple of days for smooth implementation of the new laws, he said.

Teams have been constituted at various levels to see that these new laws are implemented as per the plan given by the Central government which has fixed July 1 as the date for implementation of the new laws and the State is ready (for the implementation of these new legislations), he said.

“Notification drafts have been prepared and in the next few days it will be notified so that the new laws are in operation from July 1. We are going ahead as per that programme only,” the senior official of the Home Department said.

Training sessions were organised for police officers and a workshop was also conducted at the Telangana State Police Academy on the new criminal laws for IPS officers across Telangana and they were also sensitised and briefed about the spirit of the new laws, he said.

“We have made all the preparations and training programmes were conducted for police officers and other officers in the criminal justice system in the State. They are prepared,” he added. Special teams were made to train the people and prepare the study material for everyone, he said adding some apps (applications) were also made wherein it is easy for them to understand the previous law and the new law (comparison of both).

He said the study and reference materials had been shared with all the officers at the field. As various procedures have been envisaged in the new laws and for that, team of prosecutors prepared SOPs and guidelines and they have been circulated to all the field officers to implement the new laws, the official added.

The Telangana Chief Secretary had also recently held a coordination meeting with departments such as health, prosecutors and law department and stakeholders were present.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill was introduced first in the Lok Sabha on August 11, last year, along with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Bills. The three Bills seek to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1898, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively.

The three laws got Parliament’s approval on December 21 last year and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on December 25. According to three identical notifications issued by the Union Home Ministry, provisions of the new laws will come into force from July 1.