This is the highest recognition that the ASA can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country and Dr Raghu Ram is the third surgeon from South Asia to receive this high honour in the 144 years history of America’s oldest and most prestigious Surgical Organisation.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 10:10 PM
Hyderabad: Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, Founding Director, KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases from Hyderabad & a renowned Surgeon from the Asia Pacific region has achieved the rare distinction to be conferred Honorary Fellowship of the American Surgical Association (ASA) today at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C
This is the highest recognition that the ASA can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country and Dr Raghu Ram is the third surgeon from South Asia to receive this high honour in the 144 years history of America’s oldest and most prestigious Surgical Organisation.
The Former Minister has demanded the government to release three DAs immediately by obtaining the permission from Election Commission.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:56 PM
Former Minister T Harish Rao is participating in Ifthar Party in Gajwel of Siddipet district
Siddipet:Former Minister T Harish Rao has demanded the Congress government to implement the PRC for the benefit of the government employees and teachers immediately. Saying that the implementation of four DAs was still pending, Rao has said the government reviewed it but kept it at abeyance.
The Former Minister has demanded the government to release three DAs immediately by obtaining the permission from Election Commission. He has said that the government was preparing to give retirement benefits to the employees three years after their retirement. The Former Minister has said that the government is harassing the employees in the name of ACB and Vigilance raids.
Accusing the Congress of doing injustice to Muslims, Rao said that the Telangana Congress was the first to deny cabinet posts to Muslims in the State post-independence.
Stating that Congress has failed to keep many promises regarding minorities, he has said that it promised to empower the Wakf Board with judicial power. Rao said the government has stopped the implementation of salaries for Imams besides denying Ramzan and Christmas gifts.
He has accused the Congress government of giving grants to contractors on time by dining salaries to employees on the first of every month. Rao said that the government is propagating that they were giving salary first by restricting the number to very few employees.
The Former Minister has demanded the government to pay salaries in time to contract, and outsourcing employees as well. He along with BRS Medak Lok Sabha candidate P Venkatrami Reddy participated in the Ifthar party in Gajwel on Thursday evening.
The AnSI will take up a national project titled ‘Gut Microbial Genomic Study among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of India’. It aims to unravel the intricacies of microbial genetics within these communities.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 09:49 PM
The AnSI will take up a national project titled ‘Gut Microbial Genomic Study among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of India’. It aims to unravel the intricacies of microbial genetics within these communities.
Hyderabad: The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and the University of Hyderabad (UoH) have joined hands for exploring human gut microbial DNA.
Towards this, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by UoH Registrar Dr. Devesh Nigam and AnSI Director Prof. BV Sharma in the presence of UoH Vice-Chancellor Prof BJ Rao here on Friday.
This partnership marks a step forward in advancing knowledge within the realm of human gut microbial DNA analysis. The AnSI will take up a national project titled ‘Gut Microbial Genomic Study among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of India’. It aims to unravel the intricacies of microbial genetics within these communities.
Conversely, the UoH houses the DBT-Centre for Microbial Informatics, a leading bioinformatics/ computational biology centre armed with state-of-the-art computational biology tools and expertise.
The partnership is poised to generate comprehensive profiles of population-specific gut microbiomes profiles and probe into the repercussions of dietary variations and biomedical interventions on microbial diversity, the UoH said.
By prioritising data sharing, training initiatives, and continual monitoring, this collaboration represents a significant leap forward in deepening our comprehension of human-environment relationships. Furthermore, it holds profound implications for the health and well-being of the PVTGs of India, dispersed across diverse geographical landscapes nationwide, the UoH added.
Citing the hardships being faced by farmers across the State due to lack of irrigation water and quality power supply, the BRS president said it was much more than a natural calamity, and was a man-made and government-made calamity.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 09:44 PM
Leader of Opposition and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao interacts with beleaguered farmers in erstwhile Karimnagar district on Friday
Rajanna Sircilla: Tearing into the Congress government for its inept, inefficient and incompetent governance, Leader of Opposition and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday demanded the government to chalk out an action plan for lifting River Godavari water, to enumerate the crop loss, to extend a bonus of Rs.500 for every crop and to place orders for Bathukamma and other festivals with weavers to bail them out of the present crisis.
If the Congress government failed to prepare an action plan to lift water at 25,000 cusecs flow, the BRS would reach Medigadda with 50,000 farmers and start lifting the water, he said.
Addressing a press conference here after visiting and interacting beleaguered farmers in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Chandrashekhar Rao said that due to the incompetence of the Congress government, about 48 to 50 TMC of water had drained down from Medigadda into the sea. Every day, about 1,500 cusecs was still going down, he said, adding that engineers had said there were no proper orders from the government.
“All this is being done with a sole intention to blame K Chandrashekhar Rao,” he said, going on to list out the failures of the government in multiple sectors. Coming down heavily on Congress leaders for asking weavers to sell condoms and papad to eke out a livelihood, he asked how responsible leaders could make such comments.
“I demand the government to clear arrears of Rs.300 crore payable to weavers and to place orders with them, failing which they will be compelled to approach court. The BRS will bear the legal expenses,” he said.
Citing the hardships being faced by farmers across the State due to lack of irrigation water and quality power supply, the BRS president said it was much more than a natural calamity, and was a man-made and government-made calamity.
Slamming Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers’ issues, he said as requested by the Chief Minister, details of 209 farmers, who had died by suicide, were shared within four hours with Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari. Since the government was responsible for their deaths, it should pay compensation of Rs.25 lakh each to the families of the deceased farmers. This apart, compensation of Rs.25,000 per acre should be paid to farmers for crop losses, he said.
Due to poor water management by the government, crops in 15 lakh acres had withered, he said, pointing out that the government released water from the Nagarjuna Sagar left canal immediately after he visited Suryapet.
“Had the water been released 20 to 25 days back, many crops would have been saved. The funny aspect is that Chief Minister blames me for not alerting him earlier. If that is the case, what were the Irrigation Minister and the State government doing?” he asked.
Also lashing out at the State government over drinking water issues, he wondered why Mission Bhagiratha was not being maintained or reviewed. Demanding supply of water tankers free of cost in Hyderabad, Chandrashekhar Rao said this would not cost the government more than Rs.400 crore to Rs.500 crore.
Since the Chief Minister had said that the 100 days of Congress government was a referendum for the Lok Sabha elections, Chandrashekhar Rao said the farming sector was in crisis. Banks were serving notices to farmers over loans as the Congress government failed to fulfill its promise of farm loan waivers up to Rs.2 lakh by December 9, he said.
Similarly, sheep unit distribution was shelved and Dalit Bandhu assistance approved by BRS government was frozen.
“Under Kalyana Lakshmi, the Congress had promised one tola of gold. Why is the government not able to arrange one tola of gold? People will haul the Congress leaders over coals for evading their promises,” he said, adding that the State Government had also stopped the overseas scholarships for students and the breakfast scheme in schools.
Not leaving the BJP either for its opportunistic politics, the BRS chief said the saffron party had no strength in the State. In the last elections, they had lost deposits in 100 constituencies while this time, deposits were lost in 64 constituencies.
“The BJP leaders are moving around our leaders as they lacked candidates to field in the elections,” Chandrashekhar Rao said.
The Big C is extending up to 51 per cent discount on branded accessories besides giving benefits up to Rs.39,000 on purchase of iPhones
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:37 PM
Big C MD M Balu Chowdary
Hyderabad: On the occasion of Ugadi festival, Big C has announced attractive offers for customers with up to 7.5 per cent instant discount on purchase of mobiles, smart TVs or laptops and air conditioners, and the amount can be paid for one year. It is also extending two years mobile protection worth up to Rs.8,000.
The Big C is extending up to 51 per cent discount on branded accessories besides giving benefits up to Rs.39,000 on purchase of iPhones, a press release said. Customers will receive a cash back up to Rs.10,000 on purchase of Samsung mobiles, and an instant cashback up to Rs.7,000 on purchase of Vivo mobiles.
Big C founder and CMD M Balu said customers will also get an assured gift on mobile purchase and facility to buy mobiles, smart TVs, laptops and air conditioners on easy installments without interest and zero down payment.
Kawal Tiger Reserve Field Director S Shantharam, in a press statement, said the elephant was currently in the waters of Pranahita river by crossing the two villages around 8 pm.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 09:18 PM
Kawal Tiger Reserve Field Director S Shantharam, in a press statement, said the elephant was currently in the waters of Pranahita river by crossing the two villages around 8 pm.
Kumram Bheem Asifabad: The forest officials said that the rogue elephant had entered Pranahita river on the border of Maharashtra and Telangana by crossing the Jilleda and Murliguda villages in Penchikalpet mandal on Friday evening.
Kawal Tiger Reserve Field Director S Shantharam, in a press statement, said the elephant was currently in the waters of Pranahita river by crossing the two villages around 8 pm.
It was likely stray into the forests of Maharashtra by midnight if it crossed the river, he said, adding that the operation to chase away the animal would continue till Saturday.
Forest staffers would patrol the banks of the river till the elephant travels for 3 km into the forests in the neighboring State, he added.
Accordingly, vehicular traffic from Ramkote to Eden Garden ‘X’ road will be allowed one-way as required. Traffic from King Koti ‘X’ road to Ramkote ‘X’ road via Eden Gardens will be diverted towards Cemetery, Narayanaguda.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 09:11 PM
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have imposed certain traffic restrictions in view of the laying of SWG sewer line at Ramkote and King Koti for a month starting April 5.
Accordingly, vehicular traffic from Ramkote to Eden Garden ‘X’ road will be allowed one-way as required. Traffic from King Koti ‘X’ road to Ramkote ‘X’ road via Eden Gardens will be diverted towards Cemetery, Narayanaguda.
Likewise, traffic from Narayanaguda Cemetery Rotary towards Ramkote via Eden Garden ‘X’ road will be diverted towards King Koti ‘X’ road.
The Hyderabad City Police urged citizens to take note of these works and use alternative routes to reach their destinations. Citizens were also encouraged to call the Hyderabad Traffic Police helpline on 9010203626 for assistance with travel.
The Mid Manair was filled to the brim and unfortunately today sported a deserted look due to the Congress government’s inefficiency, said Leader of Opposition and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 09:07 PM
Leader of Opposition and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao at Mid Manair
Rajanna Siricilla: Leader of Opposition and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday lashed out at Congress leaders for their lack of understanding about the Kaleshwaram project and their inability to manage power sector effectively.
All the three barrages, including Medigadda, had about 300 pillars. River Godavari water was available only after Pranahita and accordingly Medigadda project was conceived. During the three months of Godavari flow, the project gates remain opened and there would be free flow, he said.
Water would be lifted as per requirements and that was the reason why the Kanepally pumphouse was established. Without Medigadda barrage, there was scope for lifting water from that point, he explained. The water is lifted to Nandi Medaram, Gayatri and through flood canal Mid Manair, he said.
“Medigadda will be required to lift Godavari water only when there is 20,000 to 25,000 cusecs flow by June end and gates will be opened. They will be closed only in September leaving two gates at either ends opened to ensure 9 to 10 tmc water storage. From the same storage water would be lifted,” Chandrashekhar Rao explained.
The Congress government in the United Andhra Pradesh had left the Mid Manair and Yellampally projects incomplete. As the BRS government had completed these works in one season, heavy rainfall occurred in Machareddy Mandala and the Mid Manair Bund got washed away due to the heavy flow of water, he said.
“The Bund was constructed by the current Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy’s company. We did not book a case as our focus was on completing the Kaleshwaram works,” Chandrashekhar Rao said.
The Mid Manair was filled to the brim and unfortunately today sported a deserted look due to the Congress government’s inefficiency, he said.
“How did the Congress government use the Gayatri pumphouse to lift water if Kaleshwaram was a futile project?” he asked.
The Congress government was utilizing Rs.7,000 crore arranged by the BRS government to clear contractors’ bills at the cost of farmers interests and forcing them to approach private lenders, he said.
When the BRS was in power, the peak load demand was 14,900 MW and it had increased to 15,600 MW in the Congress rule. There was a rise of about 700 mw but the catch here was 1600 MW NTPC plant was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently.
“If the peak load demand increased by 700 mw, there was also addition of 1600 mw in installed capacity. Yet there is disruption in power supply. Does this not expose the Congress government’s inefficiency,” asked Chandrashekhar Rao.
While actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut referred to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose as the first PM of India, Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai mentioned Mahatma Gandhi was Prime Minister.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:49 PM
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao took a jibe at BJP MP candidates Kangana Ranaut and K Annamalai from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, after they respectively called Subhash Chandra Bose as India’s first Prime Minister and Mahatma Gandhi as the Prime Minister of India. While Kangana Ranaut is contesting from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, Annamalai is the BJP candidate from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha polls.
In a post on X, Rama Rao said, “One BJP candidate from North says Subhash Chandra Bose was our first PM!! And another BJP leader from South says Mahatma Gandhi was our PM!! Where did all these people graduate from?”
One BJP candidate from North says Subash Chandra Bose was our first PM !!
And another BJP leader from South says Mahatma Gandhi was our PM !!
His social media post went viral with many netizens sharing the video clippings of both the interviews.
In a television interview, the actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut said, “Tell me one thing, when we got independence, where did India’s first PM Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose go?”
In another video clipping, Annamalai who is also BJP president of Tamil Nadu, mentioned Mahatma Gandhi was Prime Minister of India.
The team collected samples of the different chemicals found on the site at Chandpur village in Hathnoora mandal on Friday.
Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:35 PM
Assistant Director CFSL Venkat Raj is collecting samples of checmils from blast site at SB Oragnics in Sangareddy district on Friday..
Sangareddy: Assistant Director of Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) Venkat Raj along with his team visited SB Organics Limited where a reactor blast claimed the lives of six employees, leaving 30 injured.
The team collected samples of the different chemicals found on the site at Chandapur village in Hathnoora mandal on Friday.
Venkatraj has said they would take the samples to the lab for tests to find the reason behind the explosion.
Jinnaram Inspector Sudheer Kumar, Hathnoora SI Subash Goud and others accompanied them. Meanwhile, the condition of the seven employees, who were undergoing treatment at different hospitals, is said to be still critical.
