Hyderabad

Hyderabad surgeon receives Honorary Fellowship from American Surgical Association

admin 0

Dr. Raghu Ram, founding director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, becomes the third South Asian surgeon to receive the prestigious honor, marking the highest recognition by ASA for international surgical colleagues.

Updated On – 6 April 2024, 09:46 AM


Hyderabad surgeon receives Honorary Fellowship from American Surgical Association


Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based eminent breast surgeon Dr Raghu Ram Pillarisetti was conferred with the Honorary Fellowship of American Surgical Association (ASA) in Washington DC on Friday.

Dr Raghu Ram, the founding director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases here, is the third surgeon from South Asia to be conferred with the honour, which is the highest recognition that ASA can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country.

Prof Steven Stain, President of ASA, who read out Dr Raghu Ram’s citation to the delegates gathered from all around the US and the world, said: “Dr Raghu Ram Pillarisetti has been a leader in revolutionising Breast Cancer Care in India through a series of innovative initiatives. He has dedicated his professional life through his seminal efforts towards education, advocacy & access to state-of-the-art contemporary breast cancer therapy in the country.”

“In addition, he is an individual of exceptional integrity & professional ethics involved in the restructuring and meritocracy-based direction of Surgical Leadership in India. He is also a strong supporter of building international collaborations and shared educational efforts, including with the ASA and other leading Surgical Societies all over the world. He is a role model, mentor & dedicated tall leader of Surgery in India. He is indeed well qualified and deserving of Honorary Fellowship in the American Surgical Association,” he added.

Founded in 1880, the prestigious ASA is the US’ oldest surgical organisation.

Dr Raghu Ram in his address said that he dedicates the honour to “my motherland – Bharat, my family without whom I am a nobody, my patients who have given me the unique privilege to be involved in their care and to my colleagues for their relentless contribution towards improving the art & science of surgery”.

Hyderabad

Siddipet has enough water resources for summer: Sulthania

admin 0

Sulthania asked officials to work in coordination to ensure there would be no short supply of drinking water in any parts of the district. He asked them to have an action plan village and habitation wise.

Updated On – 5 April 2024, 07:01 PM


Siddipet has enough water resources for summer: Sulthania

Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sulthania is examining water treatment plant, at Mangol in Kondapak mandal of Siddipet district on Friday.

Siddipet: Principal Secretary (Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water and Sanitation) Sandeep Kumar Sultania said Siddipet district had enough water resources to meet the drinking water needs of summer and also until the monsoon sets in.

The Principal Secretary, along with Siddipet Collector M Manu Chowdary, Engineer-in-Chief RWS Krupakar Reddy, Chief Engineer Vijay Prakash and other officials visited the 40 ML sump and intermediatory treatment plant at Akkaram near Gajwel, water treatment plant at Mangol, and intermediatory treatment plant at Kondapaka to examine the availability of drinking water availability. Later, he held a meeting with officials at the Siddipet Collectorate.

Sulthania asked officials to work in coordination to ensure there would be no short supply of drinking water in any parts of the district. He asked them to have an action plan village and habitation wise.

The Principal Secretary has also directed them to carry out a drive in the villages to identify the borewells and handpumps and restore them by doing the necessary repairs to utilise them in case of emergency.

Sulthania warned officials that the government would take stern action if local officials fail to restore disrupted water supply within 24 hours.

Hyderabad

Cong govt canceled Rs 100 crore granted to Edupayala: Harish Rao

admin 0

Addressing the Medak Lok Sabha election preparatory meeting of party workers in Papannapet mandal of Medak assembly segment on Friday, the Former Minister has said Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had granted the Rs 100 crore fund for Edupayala, Medical College for Medak, ring road around Medak town apart from making Ramayampet a revenue division.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 07:49 PM


Cong govt canceled Rs 100 crore granted to Edupayala: Harish Rao

Former Minister T Harish Rao is addressing cadre in Papannapet mandal headquarters in Medak district on Friday.

Medak: Former Minister T Harish Rao has said that the Congress government has canceled the Rs 100 crore fund the Bharata Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government granted for the development of Sri Vanaa Durga Bhavani Temple Edupayala, which is a most sought-after spiritual tourist destination in Medak district.

Addressing the Medak Lok Sabha election preparatory meeting of party workers in Papannapet mandal of Medak assembly segment on Friday, the Former Minister has said Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had granted the Rs 100 crore fund for Edupayala, Medical College for Medak, ring road around Medak town apart from making Ramayampet a revenue division.

However, he has said that Congress had shown what they would do in the days to come by canceling the funds sanctioned earlier to the district. Rao has called upon the cadre to educate the voters on how the Congress had cheated them by promising them a host of schemes they could not keep.

He has said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had promised to make legislation in assembly on 6 guarantees but no step was laid towards that so far. The Former Minister has said that the Congress came to power by promising Rs 500 incentive on quintal paddy when the Vanakalam harvest was on, but they could not offer the benefit to the farmers even for the Yasangi harvest.

Rao has called upon the Party cadre to educate the voters on how efficiently BRS Medak Lok Sabha candidate P Venkatrami Reddy had worked as an officer throughout his career, particularly during his stint in Medak district. Rao has said that Venkatrami Reddy would do a great service to the people here if they send him to Lok Sabha. Later, he also addressed another meeting in Chinna Shankarampet mandal. Former MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy and others were present.

Hyderabad

Karimnagar rural farmers let down by SRSP canal

admin 0

Standing crops, especially paddy, have withered in a big way in villages.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:04 PM


Karimnagar rural farmers let down by SRSP canal


Karimnagar: The Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) canal, which has been a major water source, for farmers in Karimnagar rural mandal, has let them down in the present Yasangi season.

The relation with the canal broke this time after ten years, as water was not released into the distributories that pass through the area, allegedly due to political interference. As a result, crops sowed in tail-end areas such as Chegurthi, Durshad, Mugdumpur, Nallaguntapalli, Mandulapalli and Erukulla are not getting adequate water. Standing crops, especially paddy, have withered in a big way in these villages. For instance, paddy was sown in 200 acres under a village tank named Bathukammakunta in Mugdumpur of Karimnagar rural mandal. Out of 200 acres, crop in 50 acres have already withered as the tank dried up due to lack of water supply from the SRSP canal.

A farmer from the village, Kalagani Sampath sowed paddy in six acres. Of that four acres withered due to lack of water. Speaking to Telangana Today, Sampath said they used to get water from Bathukammakunta besides from agricultural wells. Unfortunately, both the water sources dried up in this season.

Bathukammakunta dried up due to lack of water supply from SRSP. Three agricultural wells that existed in the surrounding fields also dried up.

Another farmer, Bandi Sampath said crops would have survived if water was supplied for at least 15 to 20 days. The Rs.40,000 he invested to sow the paddy in an acre had gone waste.

Egurla Shankar from Erukulla informed that near Choppadandi, there were gates to release water into distributaries from the main canal. Water was released into downstream lands in Peddapalli constituency by not to Karimnagar. Farmers from the surrounding villages approached irrigation officials four times and asked them to release water but it is said officials did not do so since Peddapalli MLA Ch Vijayaramana Rao had locked the gates, the farmers said.

Hyderabad

Ambulance driver arrested for death of patient in Mancherial

admin 0


The driver of an ambulance vehicle has been apprehended on suspicion of causing the death of a female patient by rerouting her to particular hospitals in exchange for kickbacks.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:23 PM


Ambulance driver arrested for death of patient in Mancherial


Mancherial: A driver of an ambulance vehicle was arrested for allegedly claiming the life of a woman patient by diverting her to specific hospitals by accepting commissions. The ambulance was seized.

Mancherial ACP Prakash and Inspector R Bansilal said the accused person was Thokala Sagar, a resident of Narsingapur in Jaipur mandal, had taken a woman injured in a road accident intentionally her to Akhira Hospitals of Karimnagar by accepting a commission of 25 to 30 percent from the management on March 29.

He took the patient to a hospital in Mancherial before shifting her to Karimnagar.

Police said that due to delay caused in timely shifting to a hospital, the patient died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mancherial on April 1. Based on a complaint received from family members of the victim, a case was registered against Sagar. Investigations are underway.

Hyderabad

Harish Rao criticises Congress for making false promises in LS election manifesto

admin 0

Drawing attention to the Assembly election promises, the BRS leader recalled similar instances where the Congress did not implement its promises post victory.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:27 PM


Harish Rao criticises Congress for making false promises in LS election manifesto

Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Former Minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Friday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the party’s manifesto and its failure to implement electoral promises. He accused the Congress of a habitual pattern of making false promises during elections only to abandon them post-victory.

Citing the Congress party’s ‘Nyay Patra’ Lok Sabha election manifesto in an open letter to Rahul Gandhi, Harish Rao pointed out the absurdity of certain promises in the manifesto, particularly the assurance to make defection of MLAs and MPs from their respective parties, an automatic disqualification of the membership in the Assembly or the Parliament. He condemned the assurance terming it as another example of the Congress party’s deceptive tactics. He remidded that the Congress had not only absorbed sitting MLAs from the BRS, but also gave MP tickets to them as well as their family members in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

Drawing attention to the Assembly election promises, the BRS leader recalled similar instances where the Congress did not implement its promises post victory. He questioned the moral authority of the Congress to release manifestos and make new promises, given their track record of non-compliance with past commitments. He highlighted the discrepancy between the promises made in the Congress manifesto and their subsequent inaction in Telangana.

Harish Rao pointed out the Congress’s failure to deliver on key promises made during the recent Telangana Assembly elections, particularly regarding support for women, farmers, unemployed youth and the poor, within the stipulated time frame. He pointed out discrepancies between promises such as financial assistance under the Mahalakshmi scheme and the reality of non-implementation.

Further, the former Minister expressed concern over the plight of farmers in Telangana, citing unfulfilled promises of crop loan waivers and financial support by the newly elected Congress government. He noted the dire consequences, including farmer suicides, resulting from the Congress’s inability to address agricultural distress effectively. He questioned the party’s moral authority to make new promises when previous commitments remained unfulfilled.

Harish Rao lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his party’s repeated failures to fulfill electoral promises and demanded for accountability. He warned against further attempts to deceive the electorate through empty rhetoric and take concrete steps towards fulfilling commitments made to the people of Telangana.

 

Hyderabad

Actress Rashi Singh inaugurated Sutraa Exhibition

admin 0

Sutraa is a stage for the talented Indian fashion designers from across India for showcasing their designs to the premium customers.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 10:06 PM


Actress Rashi Singh inaugurated Sutraa Exhibition


Hyderabad: This Spring Summer Season, Sutraa introduced a premium fashion and lifestyle exhibition for the city of Hyderabad from April 5 to 7 at Hotel Novotel (HICC).

Sutraa is a stage for the talented Indian fashion designers from across India for showcasing their designs to the premium customers. The majority of participating brands will be positioned in the premium and bridge-to-luxury segments of the market, a press release said.

Many participants are small and medium sized enterprises, where the businessman get a chance to bring up their latest styles in front of thousands of people on a single platform.

The shopping fair features women’s ethnic wear, occasion wear, traditional wear, wedding attire and fusion wear. Other product categories include jewelry, accessories, gift items, homeware, and handicrafts among others.

The business holds fashion fairs, which also focus on women’s wear across India and aims to give premium Indian brands a platform from which to reach new customer demographics, particularly in locations where they do not have a brick-and-mortar retail presence.

Hyderabad

Chased by loan recovery agents, migrant worker drowns in Khanapuram mini-tank

admin 0

Vinay (21), who lived at Danavaigudem in Khammam city and his co-worker Ajay Thakur of Uttar Pradesh were said to have purchased two two-wheelers through a finance company.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:29 PM


Chased by loan recovery agents, migrant worker drowns in Khanapuram mini-tank

Representational Image

Khammam: A migrant worker, who was allegedly chased by finance recovery agents, fell into the Khanapuram mini-tank at Jayanagar Colony here on Friday and drowned.

Vinay (21), who lived at Danavaigudem in Khammam city and his co-worker Ajay Thakur of Uttar Pradesh were said to have purchased two two-wheelers through a finance company.

But they could not pay the EMI for the last couple of months due to lack of work.

Vinay and Thakur had to pay EMI amounts of Rs.4000 and Rs.14, 000 respectively.

The agents, who recovered Vinay’s vehicle, went to his work place at Jayanagar Colony and entered into an altercation with him about Thakur’s EMI too.

Vinay then ran away from them but the recovery agents, Ramchander and Ajay Kumar, allegedly chased him on their two-wheeler, also pelting him with stones. On the way, Vinay fell into the mini-tank accidentally and drowned.

Based on the complaint of his family members, a case was booked and investigation was taken up, informed Khanapuram Haveli SI Santhosh.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad sizzles at 43°C

admin 0

The districts too experienced extreme weather with temperatures as high as 43.5°C

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 10:00 PM


Hyderabad sizzles at 43°C


Hyderabad: Hyderabad experienced intense heat on Friday, with temperatures soaring to as high as 43 degrees Celsius in certain areas. For most of the day, city streets were deserted as people sought refuge from the scorching sun.

Commuters could be seen shielding their heads with helmets, caps, and other protective gear to avoid direct exposure to the heat. Roadside stalls offering watermelon slices and refreshing coconut water witnessed a surge in customers as residents clamoured for relief from the oppressive weather.

Mallapur recorded 43 degrees Celsius, marking it as one of the hottest days the city has experienced recently. The city found itself engulfed in the grip of relentless heat, with temperatures rising across various neighbourhoods.

Data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society at 4 pm revealed several locations surpassing the 42 degrees Celsius mark. Areas such as Quthbullapur (42.7 degree Celsius), Cherlapally (42.6 degree Celsius), Langar Houz (42.6 degree Celsius), Sarooragar, Uppal, Banjara Hills, Bansilalpet, Asifnagar, and Miyapur all reported scorching temperatures.

The hot weather conditions were not limited to Hyderabad alone for districts in Telangana also experienced extreme weather conditions. Suryapet, Nalgonda, Rajanna Sircilla, Nalgonda, and Jagtial recorded temperatures as high as 43.5 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, a heatwave alert has been issued for Saturday in districts such as Adilabad, Jogulamba Gadwal, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, and Mancherial.

Heat

Glimmer of relief likely

After experiencing abovenormal temperatures, there’s a glimmer of relief on the horizon for Hyderabad residents as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) – Hyderabad predicts a drop in maximum temperatures starting next week. According to IMD-Hyderabad Scientist Dr A Shravani, “On Saturday, the mercury could touch 40 degrees Celsius, while on Sunday it could hover between 36 to 40 degrees Celsius. However, from April 8 onwards, there will be a noticeable drop in temperatures across the city, accompanied by cloudy skies for three to four days.” Districts including Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Nizamabad are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds next week. However, the likelihood of rain in Hyderabad remains low. Dr Shravani mentioned that the city is expected to have only cloudy skies with a chance of light rainfall.

Hyderabad

Handlooms Minister blames BRS for weavers crisis

admin 0

The government did not clear dues of Rs 351.52 crore pertaining to Bathukamma saree orders to TESCO.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:48 PM


Handlooms Minister blames BRS for weavers crisis

File Photo

Hyderabad: Holding the BRS government responsible for the plight of the weavers in the State, Agriculture and Handlooms Minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao alleged that the BRS government had failed to pay dues of Rs 488.38 crore to TESCO from different government departments till November 2023.

The government did not clear dues of Rs 351.52 crore pertaining to Bathukamma saree orders to TESCO. Dismissing the allegations that weavers were resorting to suicides because of the hardships they were subjected to under Congress rule, he said the accusations being made by the BRS leadership were politically motivated.

He also alleged that the ‘Cheneta Mitra’ scheme was introduced by the previous government without adequate fund support.