Intermediate student injured after being attacked by classmate at Chaderghat

On Wednesday, Arif was at the college when his classmate Kaif asked him to give some exam practice papers to which the victim refused.

Published Date – 08:40 PM, Thu – 7 September 23


Intermediate student injured after being attacked by classmate at Chaderghat



Hyderabad: An intermediate student is battling for life after being attacked by his classmate at their college at Chaderghat following a row over exam papers.

The injured Syed Arif, is pursuing a vocational course at the SIS vocational junior college in Chaderghat. On Wednesday, Arif was at the college when his classmate Kaif asked him to give some exam practice papers to which the victim refused.

“Enraged over it, Kaif caught hold of Arif in the cellar of the college building and after an argument, beat him with hands and kicked him. Arif collapsed on the floor as he sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital where he is undergoing treatment,” said Chaderghat Inspector, Y Prakash Reddy.

On a complaint, the police registered a case against Kaif and are investigating. The condition of Arif was stated to be critical.

Ganesh Navratri: More pandals ahead of election season, officials make arrangements

Ganesh idols have flooded the market for sale with over 60 manufacturing centres operating under the GWMC limits. Skilled artisans hailing from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad settled here less than two decades ago.

Updated On – 04:36 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Ganesh Navratri: More pandals ahead of election season, officials make arrangements



Warangal: Ganesh Utsava committees are gearing up for the much-anticipated Ganesh Navratri festivities commencing on the 18th of this month. With the general elections just a few months away, there is a noticeable surge in the formation of Ganesh committees compared to previous years.

The presence of Lord Ganapathi promises to be even more resounding this time around, thanks to generous contributions from the sitting MLAs and opposition party hopefuls to youth groups and festival organisers for the installation of Ganesh idols.

Generally, the district witnesses the installation of between 20,000 to 24,000 idols of Ganesh each year. However, this year, the numbers are poised to rise significantly. In Warangal city alone, the number of Ganesh idols will increase from 6,000 to 10,000, according to official sources.

On Wednesday, Hanamkonda District Collector Siktha Patnaik stressed the importance of ensuring a peaceful atmosphere during the Ganesh Chavithi festival in the district, urging all necessary measures to be taken. Warangal Collector P Pravinya, GWMC Commissioner Rizwanbasha Shaik, CP AV Ranganath and other officials attended the meeting and discussed the measures to be taken for the smooth conduct of the festivities.

Mayor Gundu Sudharani said that the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) was going to make all arrangements for the convenience of devotees at 24 identified locations across the city where the Ganesh idols are immersed “ Huge cranes, lighting, drinking water supply, sanitation facilities, and barricading will be done at these points,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ganesh idols have flooded the market for sale with over 60 manufacturing centres operating under the GWMC limits. Skilled artisans hailing from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad settled here less than two decades ago.

However, it’s important to note that the prices of Ganesh idols have increased by 15 to 20 per cent compared to the previous year. Small idols that previously cost Rs 100 are now priced at Rs 125, Notably, idols standing six feet or taller are now selling for no less than Rs 20,000. This price hike is attributed to increased costs of raw materials.

Hyderabad weekend guide: Don’t miss out on this cultural extravaganza

Hyderabad is set to sizzle this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events. Brace yourself to immerse into the cultural extravaganza at this curated list of events

Published Date – 02:15 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Hyderabad weekend guide: Don’t miss out on this cultural extravaganza



Hyderabad: From creative workshops to soul-stirring Qawwali, and vibrant carnivals, Hyderabad is set to sizzle this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events. Brace yourself to immerse into the cultural extravaganza at this curated list of events.

Make it! Utsav:

Dive into the festive spirit as T-Works is hosting a workshop, where you can let your creativity flow as you make your very own Ganesh idol, paint beautiful creations, craft decorative items using 3D printing, bamboo, and much more

When: September 15, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: T-Works, Raidurg
Registrations: https://tworks.telangana.gov.in/

Movie Night:

Escape into the world of storytelling as you indulge in a carefully curated collection of captivating short films. Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, and English films will screened at the event.

When: September 16, 5 pm onwards
Where: Aaromalé, Film Nagar
Registrations: Available at Paytm Insider

Sagar Waali Qawwali:

Gear up for a divine musical journey as the acclaimed Qawwali performer Sagar Bhatia is all set to deliver the grandest Qawwali Night that Hyderabad has ever experienced.

When: September 16, 6 pm onwards
Where: Odeum By Prism, Financial District
Registrations: Available at Book My Show

A Cup of Carnival:

The flea market is all set to celebrate music, art, fashion and a wide range of exquisite cuisines. On top of it, the event is also pet-friendly!

When: September 17, 10 am to 10 pm
Where: HITEX Exhibition Centre, Kothaguda
Registrations: Available at Paytm Insider

Poetry House Party:

Immerse yourself in a world of music, jam sessions, and poetry, at this chilled house party where you get to meet new people, share your views, and listen to beautiful artists.

When: September 17, 6.30 pm onwards
Where: Banjara Hills
Registrations: https://www.poetryhouseparty.com/hyderabad

Open Mic:

A platform to perform your poetry, stories or music where the most talented artists from the city gather under one roof to perform, jam and network.

When: September 17, 5 pm onwards
Where: Alignjoy by Padmaja Penmetsa, Film Nagar
Registrations: Available at Book My Show

Sankar Foundation’s rare surgery saves 45-day infant’s vision

Retina specialist Dr Krishna Teja performed the procedure under the able guidance of Dr JK Challa, Senior Retina Consultant of Sankar Foundation.

Updated On – 04:45 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Sankar Foundation’s rare surgery saves 45-day infant’s vision

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Visakhapatnam: Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital has performed a rare surgery to save the vision of a 45-day infant born prematurely.

Retina specialist Dr Krishna Teja performed the procedure under the able guidance of Dr JK Challa, Senior Retina Consultant of Sankar Foundation. The child was identified with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), which occurs in premature babies with birth weight less than 2 kg. and who were supplemented with oxygen therapy. This disease can lead to blindness in babies if not treated at the earliest.

In Visakhapatnam, ROP eye screening programme is being conducted by Sankar Foundation at Government Victoria General Hospital (GOSHA) and Apollo Hospital every Thursday. A baby of 45 days old with gestational age of 31 weeks and birth weight of just 1006 grams with respiratory distress and septicemia was diagnosed with aggressive posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity (AP-ROP) in both eyes which was treated immediately with intra-vitreal Anti VEGF injection thereby preventing blindness of the premature baby, according to a spokesman of SFEH.

CII TS-PACKCON 2023 inaugurated by Dr Rajat Kumar

The 3rd edition of the conference was inaugurated by the Special Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Science & Technology.

Published Date – 04:44 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


CII TS-PACKCON 2023 inaugurated by Dr Rajat Kumar



Hyderabad: The 3rd edition of CII TS-PACKCON 2023, a conference on Packaging Innovations: Shaping the Future, Enhancing Experiences organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was inaugurated by Dr Rajat Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Science & Technology. In his address, he emphasized that every citizen should prioritize environmental sustainability and actively engage as advocates for sustainability.

A Vani Prasad, Director General, EPTRI & Principal Secretary, urged packaging businesses to embrace environmentally friendly technology and emphasized the importance of industries encouraging end-users to reuse packaging materials.

C Shekar Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana, acknowledged the role played by the packaging industry in global economy and mentioned the industry is rapidly evolving due to advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and shifting consumer preferences.

The conference featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Pradeep Chowdhry, Managing Director Gemini Edibles and Fats India, Bhaskar Reddy, Managing Director – Creamline Dairy, Dayanand Reddy, Managing Director, Vasantha Tool Crafts, among others.

Civic authorities distributing clay idols for free

This year, GHMC is distributing 3.10 lakh clay idols across the city, informed the Commissioner Ronald Rose.

Published Date – 04:33 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Civic authorities distributing clay idols for free

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Hyderabad: With less than a week left for Ganesh Chathurthi, civic bodies have amped up their campaign promoting eco-friendly idols. This year, GHMC is distributing 3.10 lakh clay idols across the city, informed the Commissioner Ronald Rose.

Of them, 2.70 lakh idols are eight inches tall, 30,000 measuring one foot, and another 10,000 idols standing at one and a half feet in height. With a formal launch at Hyderabad District Collector’s office on Friday, around 3,000 idols will be made available at each of the 150 ward offices of GHMC, he added.

Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi also asked Corporators to create awareness about the importance of using clay idols and instructed them to take up distribution drives in their respective areas.

Meanwhile, Member Secretary of TS Pollution Control Board (PCB) Krishna Adithya on Thursday presented a clay idol of Lord Ganesha to Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari. Apart from collaborating with industries to promote clay idols, PCB is urging the public to use eco-friendly idols through an auto campaign and is also distributing 2 lakh idols this year.

13 senior medical faculty posts to be recruited

Of these, three are Professor posts and five each posts are of Associate and Assistant Professors.

Published Date – 04:15 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


13 senior medical faculty posts to be recruited



Hyderabad: The Director of Medical Education (DME) on Thursday has notified 13 senior faculty posts comprising Professors, Associate Professors and Associate Professors for various specialties at Government Medical College/ Government General Hospital, Nalgonda on contract basis.

Of these, three are Professor posts and five each posts are of Associate and Assistant Professors. The Professor posts will be filled in community medicine, microbiology and physiology while specialties in which the Associate Professor posts will include Anatomy, physiology, forensic medicine and two in community medicine. The specialties of Assistant Professors will be filled include physiology, microbiology, DVL (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy), TB and CD and radiology.

The last date for submission of applications is September 19 to the office of the Principal of Government Medical College, Nalgonda and interviews will be conducted at District Collector office in Nalgonda from 9 am to 3 pm on September 22.

The monthly remuneration for the post of Professor will be Rs. 1,95,000, for Associate Professor it will be Rs, 1,50,000 and for Assistant Professor the remuneration will be Rs. 1,25,000 per month. Online application forms can be downloaded from www.gmcnalgonda.in

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is all praise for Telangana’s infra, ecosystem

“I really want to congratulate Minister KT Rama Rao for this amazing infrastructure and ecosystem that has been created in Hyderabad and Telangana,” Shaw said.

Updated On – 04:06 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is all praise for Telangana’s infra, ecosystem



Hyderabad: Biocon Group chairman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw complimented the Telangana government, especially Industries Minister KT Rama Rao, for the State’s focus on developing infrastructure, Ease of Doing Business and improving Ease of Living.

Stating that she was one of the admirers of the Industries Minister because of how he did everything a “dynamic way”, the Biocon Group Chairman said: “I really want to congratulate Minister KT Rama Rao for this amazing infrastructure and ecosystem that has been created in Hyderabad and Telangana,” Shaw said.

This helped in attracting the right talent, smart and young talent. Ecosystem was not just about workplaces but it is also about ambience and environment, Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business. Telangana addressed every such aspect, she said at the groundbreaking ceremony of a research laboratory of Syngene Solutions here on Thursday.

“My colleagues inform that the Ease of Doing Business in Telangana is very very superior compared to many other States. I want to thank Telangana for that,” she said, adding that Ease of Living was better than what it was in Bengaluru because of the traffic congestion and many other challenges faced due to suboptimal infrastructure, she said.

“I must say what you have done with infrastructure has made of Ease of Living a much better experience. Ultimately for any ecosystem to thrive, it is about creating opportunities and government support,” the Biocon Group Chairman said.

When the government partners with industry and businesses to ensure that it creates that optimal, ideal trusting ecosystem, that’s when the most enviable talent base, which any part of the world would crave for, is created, she said.

The demographic dynamics of the world were also favouring India. States like Telangana were really taking advantage of that particular dynamic, she said adding that investing in education and adding to greater academic institutions was going to be extremely important for ensuring the talent pipeline continues to flow.

“We entered in Hyderabad in 2020 but in very short time, we have not only filled out the space that was made available to us, but today, we are embarking on a new journey to build a new campus spread over 17.5 acres at Genome Valley. I am sure it will expand even beyond that,” Shaw said.

India was clearly emerging as a formidable resource for research and innovation for everyone to tap into and by 2047, India will be actually exporting 25 percent of stem talent to the world, she said, adding that we should be really proud of this demographic dividend. States like Telagana and Karnataka were real beneficiaries of investing in great education and educational institutes. This will generate job opportunities, she said.

“The objective for any government should be on checking as to how many startups were scaling up to becoming sustainable businesses. Our growth is going to be your growth and our success will be your success,” she told the Minister.

Join these eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making workshops in Hyderabad

Here are a few curated workshops you can try your hands on.

Published Date – 04:00 PM, Thu – 14 September 23


Join these eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making workshops in Hyderabad



Hyderabad: Ganesh Chaturthi is right around the corner and in an effort to promote eco-friendly festivities, citizens throughout Hyderabad are organizing numerous workshops for crafting sustainable Ganesh idols. Here are a few curated workshops you can try your hands on.

Making sustainable idols:

The sustainable lifestyle concept space Gāiaa Living, Film Nagar, is offering a two-hour workshop on crafting Ganesha idols, for individuals of all ages, starting from six-year-old children to adults. This workshop will take place on Sunday, from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Additionally, the centre has arranged a thrift gathering and a potluck event at their location.

Blending creativity and spirituality:

The clay Ganpati-making workshop at Lamakaan Cultural space, Banjara Hills, this Saturday starting at 1 pm, provides participants with a blend of creativity and spirituality. The participants will learn the traditional craft of Ganesh idol making using clay, guided by experts through each stage, from sculpting and moulding to adorning eco-conscious Ganesha idols.

Craft plantable seed Ganesha:

T-Works, the largest prototyping centre established by the Government of Telangana, is hosting a half-day make-a-thon called ‘Make it! Utsav’ centred around the festive spirit. As a part of this event, two workshops — one for crafting clay Ganesha idols and another for creating plantable seed Ganesha idols— are being offered.

The joy of idol-making:

People of all levels of interest and enthusiasm can participate in the hands-on Ganesh idol-making experience offered by Our Sacred Space. This two-day workshop on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 11 am, does not demand any prior skills from participants to craft their own Lord Ganesha idols.

Creating Eco-Friendly Ganesha at your own home:

Learn crafting your own beautiful Ganesha idol from your own space through the Zoom workshop “Creating Eco-Friendly Ganesha”. Discover the art of eco-conscious celebrations using natural clay while learning about its cultural significance and embracing sustainability this Ganesh Chaturthi.

Congress factions clash during rally in Medak

Congress party had taken out a rally in Medak to mark one year of the Bharat Jodo Yatra

Published Date – 08:57 PM, Thu – 7 September 23


Congress factions clash during rally in Medak

Rival groups are seen clashing with each during Congress Party rally in Medak on Thursday.

Medak: Differences in the Congress in Medak district came to the fore on Thursday with two rival groups within the party clashing with each other during a rally in Medak town.

The party had taken out a rally in Medak to mark one year of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Leaders including former Medak MLA Patlolla Sasidhar Reddy, DCC President Kantareddy Tirupathi Reddy, Pradesh Congress Committee Member Myadam Balakrishna and others were present. Accusing one section of the leaders of denying opportunities to others to speak during the rally, followers of Tirupathi Reddy and Balakrishna entered into an argument, which snowballed into a clash.

Sasidhar Reddy later managed to pacify both groups.