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Karimnagar: Testing kits to test water quality in rural areas

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Chloroscope (Chlorine test) kits are being supplied to each and every gram panchayat to test the quality of water before supplying it to people.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 08:20 PM


Karimnagar: Testing kits to test water quality in rural areas


Karimnagar: In order to supply safe and protected drinking water to the people in rural areas, the Mission Bhagiratha wing has begun efforts and are supplying water testing kits to gram panchayats.

Chloroscope (Chlorine test) kits are being supplied to each and every gram panchayat to test the quality of water before supplying it to people.

Twenty years ago, the then government had supplied water quality testing kits to gram panchayats. However, they went waste as bill collectors and staffers did not utilize them due to lack of awareness.

Now, the government has decided to test water quality following the incidents of leakages in pipelines and water contamination due to unhygienic conditions in water tanks that are reported frequently, Mission Bhagiratha department sources said.

The sources said people were infected by diseases as water was now being supplied directly from hand-pumps and borewells. Moreover, there was a possibility for water contamination following the depletion of the groundwater table in the summer season.

So, the government has decided to test the quality of water by using testing kits. Besides supplying kits, training is also being given to gram panchayat staff to educate them about the operation of kits. If there is any difference in the quality of water, they would alert Mission Bhagiratha officials.

According to department statistics, a total of 1,212 kits will be distributed to different gram panchayats of Karimnagar-301, Jagtial-387, Peddapalli-266 and Rajanna-Sircilla-258. While some of them have already been handed over, a few of them are to be distributed soon.

Mission Bhagiratha officials said that in order to supply safe drinking water to people, water testing kits are being supplied to gram panchayats besides educating the staff about the utilization of kits. They are also monitoring the testing process.

Hyderabad

Forest officials anticipate migration of elephants to Asifabad

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A 25 to 30-year-old male elephant which strayed into Telangana recently from Maharashtra after getting separated from its herd returned to the neighboring State on Saturday.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 07:10 PM


Forest officials anticipate migration of elephants to Asifabad

A male elephant which strayed into the forests of Kumramm Bheem Asifabad district from Maharasthra recently.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Forest officials and voluntary organisations believe that the region will have to witness a new threat to humans – the menace of wild elephants – in future in addition to the existing conflict with other wild animals.

A 25 to 30-year-old male elephant which strayed into Telangana recently from Maharashtra after getting separated from its herd returned to the neighboring State on Saturday. It trampled two farmers to death at Burepalli village in Chintalamanepalli mandal and Kondapalli in Penchikalpet in Kaghaznagar forest division in its three-day long stay. It is currently taking shelter in Aheri forest range of Maharashtra.

“Once the tusker has entered a forest, it may come to the forests again alone or with its herd. However, we are preparing our staffers to tackle the menace of the elephant by conducting training classes and boosting infrastructure. Similarly, awareness is going to be created among the public, besides carrying out extensive publicity over the precautions,” Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Mohan Chandra Pargaien told ‘Telangana Today.’

Forest officials anticipate that the landscape of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district is likely to see migration of elephants from Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in coming years, considering the forests are for elephants. They reasoned that the habitat of the elephants was being destroyed by mining activities in the two states, forcing them to explore the surrounding forests.

Forest officials were planning to conduct capacity building programmes for their field staffers by roping in experts. They are planning to procure infrastructure such as thermal drones, torches, public address systems and chasing teams as part of the preparedness. They will initially organise training sessions for IFS officers posted in Kawal Tiger Reserve before training officials in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district.

Meanwhile, the officials said that a report would be submitted to the Centre for consideration of provision of required infrastructure and funds to tackle the movement of elephants in this region, a new menace for the authorities and the locals as well.

Hyderabad

Digital survey of crops on to create a database of crops in TS

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Meanwhile, the government was also planning to take up satellite surveys of crops after the completion of these digital surveys across these 17 mandals.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 08:00 PM


Digital survey of crops on to create a database of crops in TS


Siddipet: The State government is carrying out a digital crop survey across 17 districts in Telangana, as part of which Agriculture Extension Officers in one mandal in each of these districts will photograph all the crops sown in their respective mandals in different directions.

The AEOs will upload 20,000 to 30,000 pictures from each of these mandals covering all the fields. While the State government has selected Narayanraopet mandal in Siddipet district, it selected Kondapur mandal in Sangareddy district for the digital survey.

Agriculture department officials said the government was on the job to create a single and verified source of the data on crop sown areas in the State. It will be useful for accurate crop area estimation and making several farm-centric policies and solutions in the days to come.

Meanwhile, the government was also planning to take up satellite surveys of crops after the completion of these digital surveys across these 17 mandals.

The artificial intelligence technology used by the State government will recognise the crops based on the photographs already uploaded by the agriculture officials after the satellites capture the pictures on the ground during both seasons every year.

A similar survey was carried out during the Vanakalam period too in the same 17 mandals. The photographs of Vanakalam crops were also uploaded then.

Since the farmers would cultivate different crops during Yasangi and Vanakalam, the agriculture department had carried out separate surveys during Vanakalam and Yasangi.

The officials said that the satellite could not differentiate the crops that were closely similar like Jowar-Maiz and Green Gram-Black gram. When agriculture officials upload these pictures into the database, that would help the satellite identify the crop’s sown area accurately.

The survey was launched in February, they have completed more than 90 per cent of their job so far. Once they create enough databases, the government will carry out only satellite-based surveys putting a full stop to age-old manual surveys.

Hyderabad

Vibrant Ugadi Celebration by Telangana Association at Sri Ganesh Temple at Berlin

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The heart of the event was the volunteer team, whose hard work brought traditional festivities, cultural performances, and community spirit to life.

Updated On – 7 April 2024, 07:47 PM


Vibrant Ugadi Celebration by Telangana Association at Sri Ganesh Temple at Berlin


Hyderabad: The Telangana Association of Germany’s Ugadi event at the Sri Ganesh Temple was a hit, with over 200 families and notable guests like Parvathaneni Harish, the Indian Ambassador to Germany.

Telangana Association President Dr. Raghu Chaliganti led the celebration, supported by Vice-President Venkata Ramana Boinapally, Secretary Alekya Boga, Cultural Secretaries Sharath Reddy and Yoganand, Treasurer Balraj Ande, and Social Media Secretaries Naresh and Natesh Gowd.

The heart of the event was the volunteer team, whose hard work brought traditional festivities, cultural performances, and community spirit to life.

Their dedication ensured a seamless celebration of Ugadi, emphasizing renewal and cultural heritage. The association thanked those involved, especially the volunteers, for making Ugadi memorable.

This celebration not only marked a new year but also highlighted the strong community bonds and cultural pride within the Telugu diaspora in Berlin, a press release said

Hyderabad

IIMC to host Commerce Talent Test: Opportunity for Degree and PG students

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Principal K Raghuveer said the objective of the test is to explore the talent in economics, commerce, accountancy, banking, and IT.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 07:31 PM


IIMC to host Commerce Talent Test: Opportunity for Degree and PG students

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Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (IIMC), Khairatabad, in collaboration with Ashoka School of Business and Ambitions Career Counselors, is organising the commerce talent test for degree and PG students, at the IIMC’s campus at 2 pm on Monday.

Registrations for the test will begin at 12.30 pm. The duration of the examination is set at 90 minutes, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in various domains including economics, commerce, accountancy, banking, and IT.

Principal K Raghuveer said the objective of the test is to explore the talent in economics, commerce, accountancy, banking, and IT.

Attractive cash prizes of Rs.5,000 (first prize), Rs.3,000 (second prize), and Rs.2,000 (third prize) will be awarded to winners. Additionally, 10 consolation prizes worth Rs.500 each will be awarded to deserving participants.

Telangana Today and Namasthe Telangana are official media partners for the test.

Hyderabad

TSMC raids three hospitals in Mancherial

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A total of 12 hospitals would be inspected in phased manner for flouting norms.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 07:25 PM


TSMC raids three hospitals in Mancherial


Mancherial: Members of Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) and officials of the health and medical department jointly conducted raids on three private hospitals, which were allegedly practicing unethical healthcare ways here on Saturday.

Dr Yeggana Srinivas, a member of TSMC said that Chandra Multispecialty Hospitals, Lotus Hospitals, Amrutha Hospitals situated in different parts of the town were raided with the help of five officials of various departments including medical and health and police. He said that a total of 12 hospitals would be inspected in phased manner for flouting norms.

Srinivas further said that the council would recommend the government for cancellation of registration of the doctors if found committing irregularities. He noted that it had to come to notice of the body that many doctors were encouraging quacks and ambulance drivers to get patients and to make a fast buck, violating ethics.

TSMC co option member Dr Santosh, medical officer Dr Ashok Kumar, Drugs Inspector Chandana and many others were present.

Hyderabad

Compensation extended to owner of cow killed by tiger in Asifabad

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Bejjur Forest Range Officer Dayakar handed over the compensation to Gurle Shankar from Pedda Siddapur.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 06:56 PM


Compensation extended to owner of cow killed by tiger in Asifabad

Bejjur Forest Range Officer Dayakar handed over the compensation to Gurle Shankar from Pedda Siddapur.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: The Forest officials extended a compensation of Rs 5,000 to a farmer whose cow was killed by a tiger in the forests of Bejjur, on Sunday.

Bejjur Forest Range Officer Dayakar handed over the compensation to Gurle Shankar from Pedda Siddapur. He urged the public not to harm the carnivore as the forest department was speedily sanctioning compensation to the owners of cattle killed by wildlife. He advised the people not to confront the tiger and to avoid entering deep inside the wild.

The tiger killed the cow in the forests of Siddapur when the farm animal ventured into the jungle in search of fodder on Saturday. However, the movement of the big cat has created a flutter among the locals following the menace of the elephant. Locals said that they continued to face one or the other wildlife menace.

Hyderabad

One killed in road accident in Medak

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The deceased was identified as Komuraiah (41), a native of Mahabubnagar district.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 06:35 PM


One killed in road accident in Medak


Medak: A man, who was working as a manager at Suguna Chicken, died in a road accident when a speeding bore-well rig hit his two-wheeler while he was going to Doulthabad from two-wheelertown on Sunday afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Komuraiah (41), a native of Mahabubnagar district.

He had migrated to Medak district a few years ago and had been working at Sugana Chicken for a while.

The body was shifted to the Area Hospital, Narsapur for postmortem. A case has been registered.

Hyderabad

Telangana: Judicial panel to submit report on power within 100 days

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On Sunday, the panel held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Justice Narasimha Reddy and collected information with regard to the three issues.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 06:29 PM


Telangana: Judicial panel to submit report on power within 100 days


Hyderabad: The judicial panel headed by Justice L Narasimha Reddy to probe the alleged irregularities in the power sector during the previous government will submit its report within 100 days to the State government.

On Sunday, the panel held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Justice Narasimha Reddy and collected information with regard to the three issues. Principal Secretary (Energy) S A M Rizvi and senior officials of TS Transco & Genco and energy department officials attended the meeting.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Justice Reddy said the panel had started its probe into the alleged irregularities taken place in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Chhattisgarh government and Bhadradri and Yadadri power projects. The panel would soon issue notices to officials involved in the decision making of the PPA with Chhattisgarh government and Bhadradri and Yadadri power projects, he said.

In addition, the commission would also issue public notice inviting suggestions and information with regard to the issues, he said, adding that the commission would only examine the propriety and legality of the decisions and no arimony or attribution of motives would be permitted in the course of hearings.

During the meeting the panel discussed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Telangana and Chhattisgarh governments to supply 1000 MW power to Telangana. Similarly, the details pertaining to the award of contract for Bhadradri and Yadadri Thermal Power Stations were furnished to the panel by the officials.

Hyderabad

BB Patil an opportunistic politician, says Gali Anil Kumar

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Terming Patil an opportunistic politician for quitting the BRS, he said the voters of Zaheerabad would certainly show him his place in the election.

Published Date – 7 April 2024, 05:29 PM


BB Patil an opportunistic politician, says Gali Anil Kumar

BRS candidate Zaheerabad Lok Sabha candidate Gali Anil Kumar is addressing party cadre at Bhiknoor in Kamareddy district on Sunday.

Kamareddy: BRS Zaheerabad Lok Sabha candidate Gali Anil Kumar called upon the party cadre to teach a lesson to BB Patil, who quit BRS to contest as the BJP candidate from Zaheerabad.

Addressing the party cadre in Bhiknoor and Rajampet mandals of the Kamareddy assembly segment on Sunday, Anil Kumar said the BRS had sent Patil to the Lok Sabha twice. Terming Patil an opportunistic politician for quitting the BRS, he said the voters of Zaheerabad would certainly show him his place in the election. Kumar said the prices of gas, petrol and other essentials had skyrocketed during the rule of the BJP government in centre. The BRS candidate along with former Kamareddy MLA Gampa Govardhan participated in the interaction with the party cadre in these two mandals.

Govardhan said Patil and Congress candidate Suresh Shetkar, who won from Zaheerabad in 2009, had done nothing for the constituency. Anil Kumar would stay available for the people round the year besides becoming a voice for the people here in Lok Sabha.