Acting on reliable information, authorities raided the premises of A. Naveen Reddy, a quack practicing medicine without proper qualifications at his clinic, ‘Swapna Clinic,’ in Muduchintalpally village, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. During the raid, 38 types of medicines, including antibiotics, antidiabetic drugs, and antihypertensive medications, were found stocked without a valid drug license.
Acting on credible information, the premises of a quack A. Naveen Reddy, at Muduchintalpally village in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, who was practicing medicine without proper qualification at his clinic by name ‘Swapna Clinic’, was raided and 38 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, antidiabetic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, etc., were stocked without a drug licence.
B. Praveen, Drugs Inspector, Shameerpet carried out the raid and seized the stock, which included physician’s samples, and also detected several antibiotics at the clinic.
Meanwhile, the DCA officials also detected certain medicines circulating in the market with misleading claims on their labels, stating that they treat ‘Ulcers of gastrointestinal tracts’ and ‘Disorders of menstrual flow’. Such claims are in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
During the raids led by K. Anvesh, Drugs Inspector, Shabad and B. Mounika, Drugs Inspector, Medchal, the DCA officials also detected and seized several products with misleading claims for treatment of ulcers of gastrointestinal tracts and disorders of menstrual flow, which is prohibited under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, a press release said.
The DCA, Telangana, Director General, VB Kamalasan Reddy said the public can report any suspected manufacturing activity related to drugs, including narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, in residential, commercial, or industrial areas, as well as any other complaints regarding illegal activities concerning medicines, through the Toll-free No. 1800-599-6969, which is operational from 10.30 am to 5 pm on all working days.
The incident took place early Sunday morning at the HP gas godown in Maddur mandal headquarters while workers were arranging gas cylinders.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 12:49 PM
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Narayanpet: One person was killed and and two others sustained injuries after an LPG cylinder exploded in a gas godown at Maddur mandal under Kodangal constituency limits in the district. The deceased has been identified as Naresh, a resident of Gundumal mandal.
The incident occurred at the HP gas godown in the Maddur mandal headquarters in the early hours of Sunday when the workers were arranging the gas cylinders.
Following the cylinder explosion, Naresh lost his life, while Krishna, a resident of Gundumal mandal and Naveen, a resident of Avangapatnam of Koilkonda mandal sustained serious injuries. Their condition is said to be critical, according to reports.
They both have been shifted to Government General Hospital in Mahabubnagar.
The awards presented included first place for Best CSR in Childcare, second place for Social Media in PR & Branding, second place for the Sustainability Development Report, and third place for the Annual Report.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 04:35 PM
Hyderabad: The NCC Limited has been honoured with four prestigious PRSI National Awards in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Nand Kumar Sai, Former Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and PRSI National President, Dr. Ajit Pathak at the 46th All India Public Relations Conference held at Raipur.
The awards included Best CSR for Childcare (first prize), Social Media for PR & branding (second prize), Sustainability Development Report (second prize) and Annual Report (third prize).
These awards are a testament to the dedication and teamwork of all departments involved, and reflects NCC Limited’s steadfast commitment to making a positive impact on society through our CSR & Sustainability initiatives, a press release said.
Gunna Muthyalu worked as an attendant at the DMHO office in the district. His wife, Rajitha, previously employed as a nurse, left her job and borrowed Rs. 1.5 lakh from an individual.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 12:49 PM
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Nagakurnool: A 56-year-old employee died by suicide after learning that his wife had taken a loan without his knowledge. The incident occurred at Madhuranagar Colony in the district.
Gunna Muthyalu, was working as an attendant at DMHO office in the district. His wife Rajitha, had worked as a nurse but quit the job and had taken a loan of Rs.1.5 lakh from a person.
On Saturday, the person arrived at Muthyalu’s residence and demanded repayment of money. Feeling humiliated that he wasn’t told of the loan, Muthyalu tried to hang himself from the ceiling fan in the house. Noticing his attempt, the neighbours immediately broke the door and shifted him to a Government General Hospital in the district. However, he breathed his last on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment, according to reports.
Following a complaint from Muthyalu’s mother Anjanamma, the police have booked a case.
Hyderabad District Arya Vysya Mahasabha President Sarapu Lakshman Gupta shared that the service initiative has been running for a decade. He highlighted the contribution of donors who provided 100 blankets, while Principal Kura Raghuveer added another 100 blankets to support the cause.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 04:54 PM
Hyderabad: The IIMC College NSS & NCC units, in collaboration with the Hyderabad District Arya Vysya Mahasabha, organized a blanket distribution program at Koti Maternity Hospital.
Former Police Housing Board Corporation Chairman Koleti Damodar Gupta attended the event during which, blankets were distributed to 200 postpartum women.
Hyderabad District Arya Vysya Mahasabha President Sarapu Lakshman Gupta stated that such service programs have been conducted for the past ten years. He mentioned that donors contributed 100 blankets, and Principal Kura Raghuveer provided an additional 100 blankets.
IIMC College Principal Kura Raghuveer explained that every winter, the college NSS & NCC volunteers organize similar distribution programs in various locations.
Telangana government’s decision to stop special shows and ticket price hikes is likely to hit the BO collections for movies making it difficult for filmmakers to recover their investments
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 01:02 PM
Upcoming big budget films in Telugu likely to be affected
The tragic incident of a stampede at Sandhya theatre on December 4, leading to the death of a 37-year-old woman and asphyxiation of her eight-year-old son Sri Tej – who is currently undergoing treatment in a city hospital, has been grabbing headlines over the past few days, not just in Telangana but also across the nation.
The incident, which took place during the premiere show of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ screening, led to the arrest of the south actor who was later granted an interim bail.
During the Assembly session today (December 21), the Congress Government brought up the issue and added a surprising twist to the ‘sops’ story of the Telugu film industry. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took a hard stand stating
that there will be no benefit shows, and no ticket price hikes in Telangana anymore. The decision, spoken about at length by Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, seems to be triggered by the said incident.
With this announcement, confusion prevails in the Telugu film industry as the future of many big-budget films lined up for Sankranti looks bleak. Filmmakers of big-ticket movies with huge stars and budgets that run into hundreds of crores of rupees usually try to recover their investment within the first few days by grabbing maximum shows/screens in theatres, hiking the ticket prices, and organising special/benefit/premiere shows.
But the government’s decision to not let any of these tactics going forward, the collections at the box-office are going to take a hit. Let’s take a look at the big-budget movies set to release in the next few months.
Lead Pair Ram Charan And Kiara Advani In Game Changer
Game Changer: Ram Charan, who has gained global recognition post ‘RRR’, is headlining the movie being made on a massive scale. Bollywood diva Kiara Advani has been roped in to play the leading lady. The makers have been raising the audiences’ expectations with frequent updates, and release of songs and teasers. Scheduled to release on January 10, as the first Sankranti offering, it is being made on a whopping budget of Rs 450 crore.
Balakrishna In And As Daaku Maharaaj
Daaku Maharaj: Another big-budget film that’s part of the Sankranti race is Nandamuri Balakrishna’s NBK 109, now titled ‘Daaku Maharaj’. Readying for release on January 12, the movie boasts a stellar cast including actors like Dulquer Salmaan, Bollywood actor and ‘Animal’ fame Bobby Deol, and Prakash Raj, besides Payal Rajput. It’s rumoured that the movie has a budget exceeding Rs 100 crore.
Venkatesh In Family Entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunnam
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam: Known for his family-oriented roles and movies, Victory Venkatesh is considered a bankable star who has given major hits in the recent years including ‘F2’, ‘F3’, ‘Drishyam’ and ‘Drishyam 2’, among others. His latest outing is slated to release on January 14, as part of the Sankranti line-up.
Naga Chaitanya And Sai Pallavi Team Up For Thandel
Thandel: Starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles, ‘Thandel’ is another anticipated film to hit the theatres on February 7. The on-screen chemistry between the lead pair in their earlier film, ‘Love Story’, was much talked about, raising the expectations for the upcoming movie. But will they be able to recreate magic and bring audiences to the theatres needs to be seen.
Pawan Kalyan In Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: This highly-anticipated epic period drama of power star Pawan Kalyan has been in the making for a few years now. Owing to PK’s political career, the movie’s shoot has been affected, leading to much delay. Being made on a budget of around Rs 200 crore, the movie is power star’s first film after his election to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. But, without concessions and benefits, will the movie stand a chance to recover the money? We will get to see on March 28 when the movie releases.
Megastar To Thrill Audiences In Vishwambhara
Vishwambhara: Another movie from the mega family, featuring the megastar Chiranjeevi himself in the lead, ‘Vishwambhara’ is gearing up for a release in March 2025. The fantasy action film, written and directed by Mallidi Vassishta and produced by UV Creations, is made on a budget of over Rs 350 crore. The film boasts an ensemble cast including known names like Trisha Krishnan, Bollywood actors Janhvi Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and Meenakshi Chaudhary, among others.
Prabhas In The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab: With ‘Darling’ Prabhas in the lead role, ‘The Raja Saab’ is being made on a Rs 400 crore budget. Bollywood biggie Sanjay Dutt is cast in a major role in this horror comedy film which is set to hit the big screens on April 10. Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Nidhhi Agerwal are also part of the upcoming project. After the stupendous success of Prabhas’s pan-India film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, audiences have huge expectations from this one.
Besides these, there are other movies like VD12, starring Vijay Deverakonda, and ‘L2:Empuran’, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s much-anticipated sequel to the superhit movie ‘Lucifer’, among a few others, are also gearing up to hit the silver screens. However, in the current scenario, post the announcement by Telangana CM, how many of these films will be able to break even and move into the profits zone, only time will tell.
At a press conference held at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday, BRS leaders accused Congress figures of spreading misinformation about Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao and his contributions to the development of Nalgonda district. They refuted the claims and asserted that Rao’s efforts had significantly advanced the region.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 05:02 PM
Hyderabad: Former MLA Gadari Kishore Kumar and other BRS leaders from Nalgonda district strongly criticized Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy for their disparaging remarks against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.
Addressing a news conference at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday, BRS leaders accused the Congress leaders of spreading falsehoods about Chandrashekhar Rao and his contributions to the development of Nalgonda district.
Former MP Badugula Lingaiah Yadav highlighted the former CM’s efforts in eradicating fluoride issues in Nalgonda, contrasting it with the Congress leaders’ focus on increasing their wealth. He also mentioned that Nalgonda district now boasts the highest crop yield in the state. BRS leader Kotireddy praised Chandrashekhar Rao for introducing the Rythu Bandhu scheme and providing water to various constituencies through the Kaleshwaram project, while criticizing the Congress government for its failures and unfulfilled promises.
Former MLA Budida Bhikshamayya Goud accused Komatireddy of corruption and challenged him to a debate, questioning his contributions during his tenure. Kusukuntla Prabhakar Reddy labeled Komatireddy as a political broker and questioned his loyalty to the Congress party, accusing him of supporting BJP during the Munugode by-elections and claiming that development in Munugode happened only under BRS rule.
Chintala Venkateshwar Reddy criticized Komatireddy for his inconsistent statements and accused him of disrespecting the CM’s position. He urged Revanth Reddy to change his ways and accused Congress leaders of pursuing personal vendettas.
Sadia (14), a Class IX student at TMR Schools – Girls in Buchinelly, Zaheerabad, fell from the building’s railing while returning to her room after dinner. School authorities promptly took her to the Government Area Hospital in Zaheerabad for treatment. However, as her condition worsened, she was transferred to Gandhi Hospital, where she sadly passed away.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 01:11 PM
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Hyderabad: A Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) student died after falling down from the building on Saturday.
Sadia (14), a Class IX student of the TMR Schools – Girls in Buchinelly, Zaheerabad, fell from the building’s railing while she was going to her room after having dinner. The school authorities immediately rushed the student to the Government Area Hospital in Zaheerabad for treatment. As her condition deteriorated she was shifted to Gandhi Hospital here where she breathed her last.
Attempts to reach TMREIS president and chairman Mohammed Faheemuddin Qureshi for a comment over the incident proved futile.
Muzigal’s Founder, Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, shared that the academy offers a wide range of courses in Indian classical and Western music taught by expert instructors. He emphasized its learner-centric approach, highlighting features like a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certifications, flexible fee payment options, highly trained teachers, and easy accessibility.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 05:48 PM
Muzigal’s Founder, Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, shared that the academy offers a wide range of courses in Indian classical and Western music taught by expert instructors. He emphasized its learner-centric approach, highlighting features like a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certifications, flexible fee payment options, highly trained teachers, and easy accessibility.
Hyderabad: Muzigal, a music education platform, launched a music academy in Nallagandla here on Sunday. With a capacity to accommodate over 500 students, spread over multiple batches, the academy will offer lessons in piano, keyboard, guitar, drums, carnatic vocals, hindustani vocals, western vocals, violin and ukulele.
Speaking on occasion, Muzigal’s Founder Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri said the academy would cater to the range of courses in Indian classical and western music taught by expert music teachers. “In addition, a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certification, flexible fee payment plans, highly trained teachers, and easy access, make it learner-centric at heart,” Dr. Yeluri added.
With over 20,000 students spread across India, USA, UK, Australia, and UAE, supported by more than 500 trained music teachers, Muzigal has helped students fulfil their music aspirations. The academy invited learners of all age groups and walks of life to come and join the fun.
Following his visit to the church, the Governor met with the students of Kolparam Girls’ Social Welfare Gurukulam. He inquired about their living conditions and the facilities provided to them, before joining them for lunch. The Governor also directed the officials to ensure that the children’s routine was not disrupted and to focus on their welfare.
Updated On – 22 December 2024, 04:12 PM
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited Medak today to participate in the centenary celebrations of the Medak Cathedral Church. Arriving at 11 AM, the Governor attended special events marking 100 years of the church’s establishment. He expressed his happiness about the church’s centenary, emphasizing the importance of spreading love, much like the love of Jesus Christ.
After visiting the church, the Governor met with the students of Kolparam Girls’ Social Welfare Gurukulam. He enquired about their living condition and the facilities available there. He also joined them for lunch. The Governor also instructed the officials to not disturb the children’s routine and to work for their welfare.
Anticipating the Governor’s visit, the authorities had deployed heavy security and restrictions on traffic. Local public representatives, such as Narsapur MLA Sunita Lakshma Reddy, accompanied the Governor on his visit.
