In a statement, the Collector said Chary had failed to ensure that the waste was disposed of properly besides failing to supply drinking water.
Published Date – 9 April 2024, 12:23 AM
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Sangarreddy: Collector Valluru Kranthi on Monday suspended panchayat secretary of Kohir Lakshmana Chary, on charge of negligence in discharging duties. The Collector visited several villages in Kohir mandal.
In a statement, the Collector said Chary had failed to ensure that the waste was disposed of properly besides failing to supply drinking water.
The Chief Minister hoped that the new Telugu year would bring cheers in the lives of farmers with abundant rains and harvesting.
Published Date – 9 April 2024, 12:18 AM
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Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Ugadi greetings and wished for the wellbeing of all the people in the new Telugu year.
The Chief Minister hoped that the new Telugu year would bring cheers in the lives of farmers with abundant rains and harvesting.
He expressed hope that Telangana would achieve many milestones and become a role model for the country. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Rao said from Ugadi, the time cycle restarts again and as trees sprout there would be new excitement in the nature.
“I pray to Mother Nature to fill people’s lives with happiness and bless them to live peacefully in the Krodhi Telugu year,” Rao said
He explained the plight of farmers who have harvested sunflower across 20,829 acres in erstwhile Medak and Nizamabad districts.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 06:43 PM
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Hyderabad: BRS MLA T Harish Rao has penned an open letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urging immediate action to support sunflower farmers facing financial distress in Telangana.
He explained the plight of farmers who have harvested sunflower across 20,829 acres in erstwhile Medak and Nizamabad districts.
In his letter, Harish Rao said following his request on February 22, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao had assured to purchased the crop at Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 6,760 per quintal.
Though the market purchases commenced, only a fraction of the sunflower yield was procured so far. “The Central government agreed to procure only 37,300 quintals of the total crop yield of 1,65,800 quintals. This amounts to merely 25 percent of the crop. Hence, the State government should procure the remaining 75 percent from farmers,” Harish Rao said.
He lamented that this imbalance has left farmers at a disadvantage, forcing them to sell 75 percent of their crop at significantly lower prices.
Pointing out the initiatives of the previous BRS government where procurement centres were opened to ensure farmers received fair prices for their produce, Harish Rao urged the Chief Minister to intervene and support sunflower farmers.
He emphasised the need to purchase the entire sunflower crop at the MSP.
On Monday evening the trio were found dead in their house by neighbours. On receiving information the police reached the spot and shifted the bodies for postmortem examination.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:39 PM
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Hyderabad; A couple allegedly killed their son and later died by suicide at Sun City in Rajendranagar on Monday evening. The couple Anand and Indira along with their son Sri Harsha stayed at an apartment in Sun City.
On Monday evening the trio were found dead in their house by neighbours. On receiving information the police reached the spot and shifted the bodies for postmortem examination.
The family was found dead in different places in their house. Police suspect the couple gave poisonous substances to the boy leading to death before consuming it and ending their lives.
The police are enquiring with the relatives about the reasons that could have acted as a trigger for the couple to kill their son and end their lives.
Dana Kishore in a statement, however, assured that in the coming weeks, a total of 1200 trips will be fulfilled by 300 tankers every day.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:50 PM
Hyderabad: Acknowledging the increased demand for water tankers in Hyderabad during this summer season, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD), M. Dana Kishore on Monday said that compared to last year 10,000 more customers have booked the tankers in three months.
Dana Kishore in a statement, however, assured that in the coming weeks, a total of 1200 trips will be fulfilled by 300 tankers every day.
Plans have also been made to supply water for 2.5 lakh trips per month, with additional filling stations.
So far, 100 MLD of water has been supplied to the city this summer, if necessary another 100 MLD will be diverted to meet the needs of citizens, he added.
BRS complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi seeking action for his derogatory, unsubstantiated remarks against KCR
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:38 PM
Hyderabad: The BRS lodged a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the wake of Parliamentary Elections to be held in Telangana on May 13.
The party sought immediate action against him for abusing, passing derogatory remarks and making unsubstantiated and unverified allegations against BRS, especially the party president K Chandrashekhar Rao.
The BRS also lodged another complaint against Minister Konda Surekha for making derogatory comments against BRS working president KT Rama Rao stating that he is involved in the phone tapping case and that he will be sent to jail, which is unverified and unsubstantiated.
The party sought immediate ban on Rahul Gandhi from campaigning for the upcoming parliamentary elections, besides initiating action against him and the Congress party for violation of MCC in this regard.
In the complaint, BRS leaders Karne Prabhakar and Dasoju Sravan stated that during his speech at a public meeting in Tukkuguda on Hyderabad outskirts on April 6, Rahul Gandhi passed derogatory comments on Chandrashekar Rao stating that he is involved in phone tapping case and that he has misused the State’s police and intelligence authorities, when he was the Chief Minister of Telangana.
They dubbed the allegation as an illegal and malafide on the part of Rahul Gandhi. “The intention of Rahul Gandhi is wide and clear that he wants to deceive the public at large to believe that Chandrashekhar Rao is involved in a crime, during the election campaign and use it against the latter and BRS Party, to damage their reputation and exploit the situation to garner more votes from the public,” the BRS stated.
BRS complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi seeking action for his derogatory, unsubstantiated remarks against KCR
The party also urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that the ruling Congress does not misuse its powers to violate the election laws and MCC, with the sole intention to garner more votes.
ere are some affordable options to look beyond the typical club scene, and explore diverse activities in various settings where you can meet interesting people and engage in conversations.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:23 PM
Hyderabad: If you’re new to the city or just eager to meet people who share your interests, there are plenty of opportunities to do so without resorting to expensive outings. Here are some affordable options to look beyond the typical club scene, and explore diverse activities in various settings where you can meet interesting people and engage in conversations.
Heritage walks
If you are a history enthusiast or want to explore the historical richness of Hyderabad, join the heritage walks that are done in the city every weekend. These walks, organised by Telangana Tourism, The Deccan Archive, Beyond Hyderabad, Outdoor Classroom, and The Hyderabad Walking Company, offer themed explorations within the city — from the streets of Old City to lesser-known stories behind architectural marvels. Take part in these heritage walks to not only learn about Hyderabad’s history but also to connect with new friends who share similar interests.
Silent reading in parks
For those passionate about reading, numerous reading communities have come up in Hyderabad, encouraging the practice of silent reading. These include Hyderabad Reads at KBR Park, Secunderabad Reads at AS Rao Nagar Park, and Sainikpuri Reads at Herbal Park, each hosting weekly sessions. Additionally, the Babasaheb Ambedkar Reading Circle organises monthly gatherings at KBR Park. Amidst the serene atmosphere, bibliophiles gather with their preferred books or e-readers and mats. Around 30 to 50 individuals are seen engaging in silent reading, providing opportunities for community bonding and friendship among likeminded individuals.
Make friends at Open Mic
Hyderabad’s open mic scene is bustling with eclectic events every weekend. From poetry slams and storytelling to stand-up comedy and sip-and-paint sessions, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into soul talks or other forms of expression, you’ll find an open mic event to pique your interest. Stay in the loop with platforms like Book My Show or Paytm Insider, where you can discover and attend these vibrant gatherings happening every weekend.
Join art community
If you have a niche for art, Hyderabad is increasingly becoming a hub for local artists, with communities like Beyond Hyderabad, Urban Sketchers, The Nations Rock Beat, and others hosting regular art meetups and street events. These gatherings offer artists the opportunity to sketch, jam music, socialise, and delve into the city’s rich heritage. Additionally, there is a growing trend of weekly workshops covering various topics such as mandala, coffee painting, baking, sustainability, and more, providing ample opportunities for artistic exploration and skill development.
Hang out at Lamakaan
Lamakaan is a cultural building in Hyderabad that hosts plays, comedy shows, book launches, workshops, poetry slams, and many more. It serves as a vibrant space for networking and socialising, offering opportunities to interact with diverse individuals. Alternatively, you can also enjoy some solitary time by bringing along a book and relaxing alone. And, of course, don’t forget to indulge in their chai, samosas and nimbu paani — a must-try experience!
The Telangana High court on Monday Setaside the single judge order on the ground that a title dispute cannot be decided under article 226.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:13 PM
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1. Justice N.V Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court on Monday asked Senior Counsels to suggest the name of a scholar or a mutt to solve the issue pertaining to Ram Navami celestial wedding at the Bhadracahmal Temple.
The Judge was dealing with a batch of writ pleas filed by GTV Manindhar, Kancherla Venkata Ramana and others challenging the middling in the spiritual and ritual issues pertaining to conduct of pooja to Lord Sree Seeta Ramachandra Swamy temple of Bhadrachalam.
Senior counsels D.V. Sitharam Murthy and Hariharan representing the petitioners contended that the celestial wedding is visited by multiple religious irregularities governed sharply by changes made in the last 10 years.
The counsels pointed out that reference to the gowtra cannot be otherwise than those mentioned in Ramayana. It would be travesty of religious belief to conduct the celestial marriage with the gotra and pravara of Lord Vishnu and Lordess Laxmi, the counsels said. Arguing for the implead petitioner K.E. Sthalasai, Senior Counsel L. Ravichander highlighted that the entire controversy was a needless introduction of a dichotomy between Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu “This is unheard of in Sanatana Dharma”.
Marriages are performed in various methods by different communities and states within the broad umbrella of Sanatana Dharma the counsel said. The counsel, also contended there is no proof of how it was traditionally done, apart from mere allegations of change in gotra and pravara. The burden of proving the change is cast on the petitioners.
Invoking the jurisdiction of the High Court on the question of gotra and pravara of the God is misconceived and the court should be guarded in exercising its jurisdiction in such matters, the counsel highlighted. The Judge said the Senior Counsels to examine the possibility of referring the matter to an expert and posted the matter to Wednesday.
2. Justice K Sujana of the Telangana High Court on Monday took up for hearing a quash petition filed by the ‘Hyderabad Cinephiles’ organisation members Anand Singh, Sreeja and one Parag Verma which challenged the FIR filed against them by the Neredmet police for offences of public nuisance and malicious act intending to outrage religious feelings.
The case of the Petitioners is that Anand and Sreeja have organised screening of the movie ‘Ram Ke Naam’ at Marley Joint Bistro, Neredmet and that Parag is a participant. While the screening was about to start on January 20, one P Ruthvik and his associates interrupted the screening stating that the film is against Vishwa Hindu Parishad and hurts Hindu Religious sentiments. It may be recalled that Anand Partwardhans documentary ‘Ram Ke Naam’ was given CBFC certification in the year 1992 and it thereafter received many national and international awards. Petitioners would state that, Bombay High Court has held that “The filmmaker has made a serious attempt to examine the Babri Masjid dispute from a secularist angle with the basic object to convey a message of communal harmony and amity”.
Petitioners also raised contention that, instead of raising a case against those who threatened the organisers, participants and interrupted a screening of a thoughtful documentary which promotes communal harmony, the police registered case against the petitioners under pressure and influence of the gathering called by the Complainant.
It is stated that, film screenings are organised by Hyderabad Cinephiles with an aim to lay foundation for a people’s cine movement in India through pro-people cinema across the globe and as part of it many thoughtful movies are screened publicly till now. Petitioners accordingly sought quash of the criminal case filed against them for screening a certified movie.
However, the office of the public prosecutor has informed court that chargesheet is filed in the case and that chargesheet has to be challenged. Senior Counsel, L Ravichander representing the onrecord counsel S. Goutham sought court permission for taking necessary steps to challenge the chargesheet and the court conceded for the same.
3. The same Judge on Monday reserved for orders the quash petition field by the Kothapally Mahesh and 4 other students of TVV (Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika) organisation. Petitioners challenged the criminal case lodged against them in the year 2019 for conducting and participating in a dharna against the arrest of Vara Vara Rao and Prof GN Saibaba.
The Saifabad police registered crime alleging offences of unlawful assembly, public nuisance, wrongful restraint and obstruction of public functions by officials. Petitioner Counsel, T.Rahul argued that, protest cannot be called to be unlawful assembly and also that right to protest is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Article 19 (1) (b) of the Constitution of India.
Pointing out to the allegations raised, he contended that no criminal force was used by the students to attract said offences of public nuisance, wrongful restraint and obstruction of public functions. Petitioner counsel further argued that, false cases were filed by the police against the students for exercising their fundamental rights.
However, the office of the public prosecutor sought rejection of the petition stating that the matter requires trial. Hearing both sides the judge reserved the case for orders.
4. Justice K Lakshman of Telangana High Court on Monday heard the arguments and reserved two bail applications filed by YS Bhasker Reddy(A7) and Gajjala Uday Kumar Reddy(A6), who are accused in the sensational murder case of YS Vivekananda Reddy, former MP of Andhra Pradesh.
It may be recalled that Shiva Shankar Reddy (A5) was granted bail recently.
The petitioners filed bail applications on different grounds apart from various other grounds A7 pleaded bail on medical grounds. Senior counsel Niranjan Reddy representing petitioners contended that Bhaskar Reddy suffers from abnormal heart beat and he has undergone cataract surgery recently and also has other age-old ailments.
On the other hand, special public prosecutor of CBI contended that the bail applications are not maintainable as there are specific and serious allegations against the accused persons. That approver Dasthagiri has made statements against the accused persons revealing their involvement in the conspiracy leading to murder.
That only after grant of bail to Shiva Shankar Reddy, medical reports were furnished pertaining to A7. Senior counsel Nalin kumar appearing on behalf of counsel on record T.
Swtcha representing YS Sunitha informed the court that SLP is filed before Supreme court challenging the bail order of Shiva Shankar Reddy. The senior counsel contended that the petitioners cannot seek parity with A5(Shiva Shankar Reddy) and A8 (Avinash Reddy) as there are individual overacts against the petitioners. If there is a conflict between choosing fair trail and rights of accused under article 21 the right to free trail weighs more as the crime is against the society, the Senior Counsel said. The judge after a lengthy hearing reserved the matter for orders.
5. The Telangana High court on Monday Setaside the single judge order on the ground that a title dispute cannot be decided under article 226.
The division bench comprising chief justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti were dealing with batch of writ appeals filed by Jaihind Greenfields LLP, in a matter pertaining to land admeasuring 460 Acres, situated at Vattinagunaapally village. It is the case of the appelants that 72 writ petitions were filed seeking electricity connection in their alleged residential plot before the single Judge.
The appellants One M/s Jai Hind Greenfields LLP and Mr. Jai Hind Reddy filed Implead petitions who are the absolute owners of more than 200 Acres of Land which was purchased directly from the Original Pattedars. Senior counsel J Prabhakar appearing for counsel on record Kunal Kakkad contended that the said Implead Petitioners purchased the Agricultural land of more than 200 acres by way of registered sale deeds.
The learned Single judge allowed the 72 Writ Petitions and dismissed the Implead Applications, the senior counsel said. Whereas, senior counsel P. Raghuram appearing for counsel on record B Mohan in second writ appeal challenging the Single judge order contended that the Writ petitioners rely on sale deeds executed by an Alleged GPA holder by way of Irrevocable GPA allegedly executed by Original Pattedars in the year 1986 in favour of Writ Petitioners.
The senior counsel also argued that the said land is covered by 111 G.O.Ms. is an agricultural land and as per the records of HMDA Narsingi there are no layouts approved. The learned Single judge in its order has held that the Sale Deeds executed by G.P.A. holder by virtue of Irrevocable GPA is prior and valid hence the Writ Petitioners are proper title holders, the counsel said. The counsel for respondent contended that they are the absolute owners and they are only requesting to provide electricity connections and not to decide any title.
After hearing the rival contentions of both sides, the bench held that the court is not empowered under Article 226 in deciding the title and accordingly setaside the order as it is contrary to the law laid down by Supreme court in Sohanlal vs Union of India. However, the court directed the parties to approach concerned regulatory body for electricity connection.
With the Congress government showing no signs of continuing with the one-of-a-kind ‘Kanti Velugu’, it is the patients from rural areas, who will suffer the most due to lack of access to such specialised and costly eye-care services.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 11:00 PM
Hyderabad: The general lack of understanding of preventive diagnosis, importance of early treatment, and no clarity on the part of the Congress government has put lakhs of patients suffering from eye ailments in Telangana at the mercy of private eye care providers.
With the Congress government showing no signs of continuing with the one-of-a-kind ‘Kanti Velugu’, it is the patients from rural areas, who will suffer the most due to lack of access to such specialised and costly eye-care services.
While the government might have its reasons for going slow or ignoring such a unique initiative, the potential consequences of the indecision on public health are undeniable.
Kanti Velugu’s success was its accessibility through massive free eye health check-up camps and quick distribution of reading and power glasses. These services were literally brought to the doorsteps of the underserved communities. In its two phases, the Kanti Velugu initiative screened a staggering 3 crore individuals.
Eye care is expensive and without a Kanti Velugu program, chances are that the 3 crore individuals, who were screened in the earlier phases, either have to go to a private health care facility for check-up or neglect their vision until their situation becomes severe, leading to irreversible damage.
The impact of doing away with free mass eye screening program extends beyond patients. If vision problems are left untreated, it will impact productivity and even trigger a rise in social exclusion because vision impairment often leads to isolation and depression, eye specialists and public health activists in Hyderabad said.
If left undiagnosed, many children would likely struggle with their academic performance in school.
The discontinuation or inordinate delay in rolling out such publicly funded health care initiatives do have economic implications, as it not only affects the patient’s ability to work or earn their livelihood but also health care costs for both patients and governments on the long run, officials who were involved in the earlier phases of Kanti Velugu said.
While eight complaints regarding cash and other items were investigated and resolved, four FIRs were registered.
Published Date – 8 April 2024, 10:50 PM
Hyderabad:Enforcement authorities seized valuable items worth Rs. 11.62 lakh along with cash to the tune of Rs. 7.30 lakh and 386.73 liters of liquor between the early hours of Sunday morning and Monday.
While eight complaints regarding cash and other items were investigated and resolved, four FIRs were registered. A total of 12 licensed weapons were also deposited during that time period. So far, the seized cash stands at Rs. 12.69 crore, in addition to valuables worth Rs. 1.85 crore.
Since the election schedule was announced, Rs. 2.77 crore was seized by flying squads, Rs. 9.76 by police and the Income Tax department, and Rs. 15.79 lakh by SST teams.
