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UoH excels in QS subject rankings, tops seven fields

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In academic reputation, the UoH performed the best in Performing Arts in which it scored 65.6. As for employer reputation, the university got best in Linguistics with a 57.4 score.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 07:43 PM


UoH excels in QS subject rankings, tops seven fields


Hyderabad: Winner laurels at an international level, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) is named one of the world’s top universities for studying seven subjects.

As per the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024 released recently, the top ranked UoH subjects are Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics & Econometrics, English Language Literature, Linguistics, Performing Arts and Physics & Astronomy.

In academic reputation, the UoH performed the best in Performing Arts in which it scored 65.6. As for employer reputation, the university got best in Linguistics with a 57.4 score.

In citations per paper, a QS’ measure of research quality, the UoH received the best score of 75.7 in Chemistry. Similarly, in H-Index, which also measures research impact and productivity, the varsity performed best in Economics, in which it scored 60. With a 49.6 score in the International Research Network, the UoH performed best in Chemistry.

Last year, the UoH found mention in QS World University Subject Rankings for five subjects which this year went up to seven subjects, with the addition of Economics & Econometrics, Linguistics and Performing Arts subjects.

The university Vice Chancellor, Prof. BJ Rao, congratulated the fraternity of the schools/departments that figured in the rankings and added, “however, the university needs to work towards adding more subjects into this august list.”

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Collector asks officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to villages in Asifabad

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Venkatesh asked the officials to work in coordination so that drinking water was provided to every house continuously till the end of summer season.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 07:22 PM


Collector asks officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to villages in Asifabad


Kumram Bhim Asifabad: Collector Venkatesh Dhotre instructed officials to make efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water to every house till the end of summer.

He along with Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Deepak Tiwari toured Dhanora, Keslaguda and Sangvi villages of Kerameri mandal and inspected the maintenance of filter bed and pump houses belongnig to Mission Bhagiratha scheme on Wednesday.

Venkatesh asked the officials to work in coordination so that drinking water was provided to every house continuously till the end of summer season.

He directed the Subdivision Engineer of the Northern Power Distribution Limited (NPDCL) to take steps to efficiently implement the Mission Bhagiratha scheme without interruption of power and to ensure that a staffer was available if necessary.

The Collector asked officials to ensure special attention to habitations that fall under the jurisdiction of the integrated tribal development agency (ITDA)-Utnoor.

He ordered the officials to immediately respond to the leakage problems of the pipelines and undertake repair work on a war footing.

He said that water should be supplied every day through the borewells and tap connections of the scheme in the village, and the performance of the borewells and the leakages of the pipelines should be continuously monitored.

In the light of sweltering heat wave conditions, special attention should be paid to the affected areas for the next 3 months to every house.instructed officials to make efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water to every house till the end of summer.

He along with Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Deepak Tiwari toured Dhanora, Keslaguda and Sangvi villages of Kerameri mandal and inspected the maintenance of filter bed and pump houses belongnig to Mission Bhagiratha scheme on Wednesday.

Venkatesh asked the officials to work in coordination so that drinking water was provided to every house continuously till the end of summer season.

He directed the Subdivision Engineer of the Northern Power Distribution Limited (NPDCL) to take steps to efficiently implement the Mission Bhagiratha scheme without interruption of power and to ensure that a staffer was available if necessary.

The Collector asked officials to ensure special attention to habitations that fall under the jurisdiction of the integrated tribal development agency (ITDA)-Utnoor.

He ordered the officials to immediately respond to the leakage problems of the pipelines and undertake repair work on a war footing.

He said that water should be supplied every day through the borewells and tap connections of the scheme in the village, and the performance of the borewells and the leakages of the pipelines should be continuously monitored.

In the light of sweltering heat wave conditions, special attention should be paid to the affected areas for the next 3 months to every house.

Hyderabad

Teenage girl ends life at NGO-run orphan home in Hyderabad

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The 13-year-old girl had lost her mother at an early age and she was staying with her father.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 07:24 PM


Teenage girl ends life at NGO-run orphan home in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Allegedly upset over the death of her parents and becoming an orphan, a teenage girl died by suicide in a room at an orphan home run by a NGO at Dundigal, on Tuesday.

The 13-year-old girl had lost her mother at an early age and she was staying with her father. However, even her father passed away from critical illness, following which, her relatives got her admitted in the orphanage.

According to the police, the girl went to her aunt’s home to attend a family wedding and returned on Monday. She was said to be upset for the past few days and died by suicide by hanging in a room on the first floor.

On being alerted by her friends, the NGO authorities informed the police. The Dundigal police have booked a case of suspicious death and took up investigation. All possible angles were being probed, police said.

The body was shifted to the Gandhi Hospital morgue and later handed over to the family members after autopsy.

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Villages to face drinking water scarcity in Karimnagar

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Except a few, almost all water bodies have dried up due to the drought as well as the non-lifting of water from the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 07:06 PM


Villages to face drinking water scarcity in Karimnagar

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Karimnagar: While standing crops in hundreds of acres have already withered due to lack of water, several villages in the district are likely to face a drinking water shortage in the coming days.

Except a few, almost all water bodies have dried up due to the drought as well as the non-lifting of water from the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project. Earlier, the Irrigation department used to lift water from the Kaleshwaram project and fill all water bodies including irrigation projects, tanks and ponds. Besides supplying water to standing crops, the water was utilized to fulfill the drinking water needs of the people in summer.

The stored water would be supplied to the public through Mission Bhagiratha and other drinking water supply schemes in rural areas. As all water bodies have almost reached dead storage levels, officials feel supply of drinking water is going to turn a major concern in the coming days in villages.

Anticipating the drinking water scarcity, the State government has already appointed special officers to the district to take steps to overcome the problem. Director of Health and Family Welfare, RV Karnan, was appointed as special officer for the erstwhile Karimnagar district.

Karnan recently visited the district and conducted a review meeting with officials, asking them to take steps to overcome the drinking water scarcity. Rural Water Supply, Mission Bhagiratha, village special officers and panchayat secretaries have begun efforts to identify the problems in water supply.

In Karimnagar district, problems have been identified in the supply of drinking water in 21 villages including nine villages in Choppadandi mandal, six in Gangadhara mandal and six villages in other mandals. Anticipating the shortage, officials have taken up works with Rs.6.58 crore sanctioned to the district. Repair works of hand-pumps and motors have been taken up. Leakages in Mission Bhagiratha pipelines have also been rectified, they said.

Besides reviving defunct borewells, farmers’ borewells are also being used to draw drinking water.

Hyderabad

L&T Metro Rail partners with Kitab Lovers Book Fair for literary extravaganza

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From April 10 to 14, the Ameerpet Metro Station Concourse Level is transformed into a haven for book lovers, offering a diverse selection of new and pre-loved titles across various genres.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 07:07 PM


L&T Metro Rail partners with Kitab Lovers Book Fair for literary extravaganza

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Hyderabad: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd. (L&TMRHL) has partnered with the Kitab Lovers Book Fair to bring a vibrant literary experience to the heart of Hyderabad.

From April 10 to 14, the Ameerpet Metro Station Concourse Level is transformed into a haven for book lovers, offering a diverse selection of new and pre-loved titles across various genres.

The literary event promises an immersive experience for all ages. Visitors can browse a vast collection of books across various genres, from captivating novels and insightful biographies to thrilling adventures and heartwarming children’s stories.

KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, said, “this partnership with Kitab Lovers Book Fair aligns perfectly with our vision, providing a unique platform for Hyderabad Metro Rail passengers to discover new stories, expand their knowledge, and unwind amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.”

Murali Varadarajan, Chief Strategy Officer, L&TMRHL, added, “the Ameerpet Metro Station offers a convenient and accessible venue for book lovers across Hyderabad to gather and celebrate their passion for reading.”

The inaugural was attended by Akarshana Satish, a 12 year old, studying in Hyderabad Public School and appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for leading and advocating the Free Library Initiative. The event is open till April 14 from 10 am to 10 pm at Ameerpet Metro Station Concourse Level.

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Revanth Reddy planning to quit Congress, form separate group, says BJP

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Speaking to the media on Wednesday, BJP Legislative Party leader Maheshwar Reddy said the Chief Minister feared that a few Congress leaders were hatching a conspiracy to pull down his government.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 06:51 PM


Revanth Reddy planning to quit Congress, form separate group, says BJP

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Hyderabad: Stating that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was feeling insecure in the Congress, BJP Legislative Party leader A Maheshwar Reddy alleged that the Chief Minister was trying to come out of Congress and create his own separate group by poaching MLAs from other parties.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Maheshwar Reddy said the Chief Minister feared that a few Congress leaders were hatching a conspiracy to pull down his government. “To make his position strong in the party, the CM is trying to poach 25 MLAs from BRS and other parties. This was confirmed by Uttam Kumar Reddy, who claimed that 25 MLAs are in touch with the CM,” he said.

“Plan ‘A’ of Revanth Reddy is to know how many people will be with him if he is in Congress. And plan ‘B’ is to find out how many leaders will come out of the party if he forms his own party,” he said.

Stating that over 10 Congress leaders were competing for the post of Chief Minister, he said the Chief Minister was not comfortable in Congress as he had threats from his own party leaders. “CM himself declaring that Congress leaders are trying to defeat the party’s Mahabubnagar candidate in the Lok Sabha elections is an indication about the insecure situation prevailing in the party,”he said.

Responding to a question, the BJP legislative leader said no MLA from his party was in touch with the Chief Minister. “Even if the gates and the windows are opened no one will join Congress from BJP,”he asserted.

There were five Shinde’s in the Congress party, hence there was no need for other parties to pull down the government, he said. “We don’t have to do anything. They will fight among themselves and the government will collapse,”he said.

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Have a mechanism in place to alert staff on possible reactor explosions in Pharma companies: Collector Kranthi

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The Collector has asked the official to carry out an inspection by roping in a third party besides carrying out inspection by all the wings of district administration associated with the industries.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 06:43 PM


Have a mechanism in place to alert staff on possible reactor explosions in Pharma companies: Collector Kranthi


Sangareddy: Collector Valluru Kranthi has asked the industrialists to have a technology in place to alert the staff on possible explosions of reactors in Pharmaceutical companies.

In the wake of reactor blasts at SB Organics and Covalent Pharmaceuticals which claimed over 10 lives during the last couple of months, the Collector held a review meeting with industrialists, and different government departments associated with the industries at the Collectorate on Wednesday on standard operating procedure and industrial safety.

She has directed the management of pharmaceutical companies to change the expired reactors immediately. Asking the industries to submit a report on what measures they were taking on industrial safety, Kranthi has also directed the officials to submit a report on industrial mishaps that occurred during the past five years.

The Collector has asked the official to carry out an inspection by roping in a third party besides carrying out inspection by all the wings of district administration associated with the industries.

She has asked the officials to conduct a training programme for the pharmaceutical and allied industries on industrial safety and standard operating procedure during the third week of April. Asking the industries which were having reactors to maintain a log book, she has also directed the inspector of factories and pollution control board to carry out regular inspections without giving a miss.

The Collector has asked all the industries to be equipped with all the safety equipment. Kranthi has suggested the management of pharma companies submit a report on whether they were conducting any training sessions for their workers. She has also sought a report from management on what kinds of efforts they had put in to avoid industrial mishaps in the future.

General Manager District Industrial Centre Prasanth Kumar, District Fire Officer Srinivas, Pollution Control Board Officer Geetha, and representatives of different industries were present. (EOM)

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Mancherial: Flaw in U turn design on NH-363 blamed for road accidents

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This design flaw is said to be a recurring factor in road accidents along this stretch.

Updated On – 10 April 2024, 06:16 PM


Mancherial: Flaw in U turn design on NH-363 blamed for road accidents

A view of a dangerous U turn on National Highway 363 at a fuel station near Kannala village in Bellampalli mandal. Photo: Santosh Padala

Mancherial: Officials of National Highways Authority of India are drawing flak for failing to correct an alleged flaw in the design of a U turn on the National Highway 363 at Tirumala fuel station in Kannala village of Bellampalli mandal. The flaw in the designing of the turn is reportedly contributing to road mishaps on the stretch at regular intervals.

“The design of the U turn is flawed when compared to the other U turns situated on the same network. A gap in the median of the road should not intersect with the road for local habitations. A gap in the median should be for at least 800 meters on a stretch as per norms of union ministry of Road Transportation and Highways (MoRTH),” Neelam Sampath, a road safety activist from Kaghaznagar, said.

He pointed out that the gap should not be created when there was a slope on a road. Other U turns in Thandur mandal centre and Bellampalli have lamps signaling motorists about the intersection on the road. The turns have sign boards and relevant marking cautioning about the intersections. But, the U turn at Tirumala fuel station has no such lamps or sign boards.

Similarly, commercial establishments are situated within 100 metres of the national highway, flouting the norms of road safety. A fuel station and function hall can be found within 100 metres of the national highway at the U turn. Customers of the fuel and attendees of the social functions are suddenly entering the road at the turn causing accidents.

Incidentally, seven persons were killed at the U turn from January 2023 to February of 2024. In the latest instance, Kota Thirupati (38) and his wife Thirupathamma (33) from Venkatapur village in Kannepalli mandal died on the spot, while their seven-year-old son Anji succumbed to injuries later after a lorry hit the motorbike on which they were travelling at the U turn on the national highway on February 9.

When asked, NHAI Project Director KN Ajay Manikumar said the steps would be taken to correct the design of the U turn and to prevent road mishaps at the spot.

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Medak Lok Sabha constituency is BRS ‘adda’, says Harish Rao

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Harish Rao said the people of the State had started realising that the Congress could not keep the promises made during the assembly election campaign.

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 06:15 PM


Medak Lok Sabha constituency is BRS ‘adda’, says Harish Rao

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Sangareddy: Former Minister T Harish Rao has called the Medak Lok Sabha constituency an ‘adda’ of the BRS. Pointing out that the BRS had never lost any elections in Medak since 2004, he said party candidate P Venkatrami Reddy would win with a huge majority in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Addressing the party cadre at the Ganesh Temple here after performing special pujas for campaign vehicles of Venkatrami Reddy near Patancheru on Wednesday, Harish Rao said the people of the State had started realising that the Congress could not keep the promises made during the assembly election campaign.

When former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao questioned the Congress government on their failure to extend the promised Rs.500 bonus to Yasangi paddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was using foul language to criticise Chandrashekhar Rao and other Opposition leaders.

Demanding an explanation from Revanth Reddy as to why he could not keep the promises made, Harish Rao asked him to keep the promises if he had any commitment instead of the criticising Opposition parties who were trying to raise the issues of the public. Venkatrami Reddy was a resident of Tellapur in Patancheru constituency for the last few years.

He had also worked as an officer for many years in erstwhile Medak district, he said. Narsapur MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy and other BRS leaders were present.

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Samahaara Theatre Group announces summer workshops for all age groups

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Rathna Shekar Reddy, Founder President & Artistic Director of Samahaara Theatre Group said, “whether you’re a beginner or an experienced actor, there’s something for everyone in our workshops.”

Published Date – 10 April 2024, 05:49 PM


Samahaara Theatre Group announces summer workshops for all age groups


Hyderabad: Samahaara Theatre Group has announced its upcoming summer theatre workshops, catering to individuals of all ages and interests. From a budding actor looking to hone skills or someone simply seeking a fun and enriching experience, the workshops are designed to provide an immersive and enjoyable learning environment, a press release said.

For children and teenagers eager to explore the world of acting, the workshops offer a blend of creativity and education with participants learning fundamental acting techniques, improvisation, character development, and stage presence while engaging in a variety of fun-filled activities.

For adults who aspire to pursue a career in acting and films, the workshops provide a comprehensive training program aimed at honing their craft and preparing them for the industry, Samahaara said.

Rathna Shekar Reddy, Founder President & Artistic Director of Samahaara Theatre Group said, “whether you’re a beginner or an experienced actor, there’s something for everyone in our workshops.”

Registration for the summer theatre workshops is open, with sessions beginning in April. Spaces are limited, so interested individuals were encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot. For more information and to register, visit www.workshops.samahaara.org or contact 8341120303.