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Hyderabad: Camera assistant working in Tollywood cheated by female producer

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P.Nagarjuna Babu (35) from Venkatagiri, who works as a camera assistant, met the woman during a movie shoot and eventually became friends.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:18 PM


Hyderabad: Camera assistant working in Tollywood cheated by female producer


Hyderabad: A camera assistant working in the film industry was allegedly cheated by a woman producer to the tune of Rs 18.7 lakh on the promise to marry in Film Nagar.

P.Nagarjuna Babu (35) from Venkatagiri, who works as a camera assistant, met the woman during a movie shoot and eventually became friends.

According to the police, during their conversations, Nagarjuna Babu shared his personal details and bank credentials with her. After the shooting concluded, the woman invited him to her house for dinner, where she told him that she was a divorcee and proposed him.

Both secretly got married at a temple in Chilkur, after which she slowly collected Rs 18.70 lakh from Nagarjuna Babu on one pretext or the other. Eventually, when Nagarjuna got suspicious about her behaviour, he enquired about her and learnt the woman was already married twice and had children.

He approached the Film Nagar police and lodged a complaint, following which a case was booked and investigated. It is learnt that similar cases were booked against her in Narsingi, Kukatpally and Andhra Pradesh.

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Two women from Maharashtra held for smuggling ganja worth Rs 50 lakh in Warangal

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The two confessed to procuring the substance from Vijayawada and to carrying it to Maharashtra.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:08 PM


Two women from Maharashtra held for smuggling ganja worth Rs 50 lakh in Warangal


Warangal: Two women from Maharashtra were arrested on the charges of smuggling banned ganja by a train in Warangal railway station on Thursday evening. A total of 203.4 kilograms of ganja was seized from them. The value of the contraband substance was assessed to be Rs 50.85 lakh.

Government Railway Police Inspector G Naresh said that Chandabai Bhema Beldar and Usha Dilip Chouhan, both belonging to Jalgaon in Maharashtra were apprehended for transporting the bags containing the ganja under the seats of a compartment of the Navjeevan express bound to Ahmedabad in Gujarat, when police search the train following a tip. The two confessed to procuring the substance from Vijayawada and to carrying it to Maharashtra.

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SCR commissions record 148 three-phase electric locomotives during last financial year

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The SCR has taken up electrification of rail routes across the zone on a large scale and all the traffic running routes of its network are now electrified, except for the new lines which have been recently constructed lines which are fully or partly under construction.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 08:07 PM


SCR commissions record 148 three-phase electric locomotives during last financial year


Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has commissioned a record 148 new three phase electric locomotives during the last financial year, which is the highest-ever number in any year. This is 45 per cent more when compared with the previous best of 102 three phase locomotives commissioned in 2022-23.

The SCR has taken up electrification of rail routes across the zone on a large scale and all the traffic running routes of its network are now electrified, except for the new lines which have been recently constructed lines which are fully or partly under construction.

The three phase electric locomotives being added to the fleet of SCR have considerable advantages over other traction technologies. These locos have high horse power and can easily haul a full-length 22 LHB coach passenger train at 130 kmph without any hassle.

They also offer a high balancing speed even for freight traffic and reduce the transit time for moving cargo, thereby improving the productivity of rolling stocks.

The new locos are also fitted with Head-on-Generation systems (HOG) for powering the coaches which drastically reduce the use of diesel power cars for powering the rakes and thus saves fuel bill.

The improved availability of electric locomotives in the zone facilitated switching over of 46 pairs of coaching trains from diesel to electric traction in the FY 23-24, which will save Rs 204 crore per annum on the fuel bill of the railways and reduce carbon emission.

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CM Revanth Reddy, former CM KCR extend condolences over demise of news reader Shanti Swaroop

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The departed news reader was admitted to Yashoda hospital two days ago due to heart ailment and passed away while undergoing treatment on Friday.

Updated On – 5 April 2024, 07:57 PM


CM Revanth Reddy, former CM KCR extend condolences over demise of news reader Shanti Swaroop

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news reader, he said Shanti Swaroop

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed condolences on the demise of first generation Telugu news reader on Doordarshan Shanti Swaroop in Hyderabad on Friday. As the first generation news reader, he said Shanti Swaroop became a household name for Telugu people.

The departed news reader was admitted to Yashoda hospital two days ago due to heart ailment and passed away while undergoing treatment on Friday. Shanti Swaroop continued his stint as news reader from 1983 for nearly 3 decades till his retirement in 2011.

The Chief Minister remembered the services rendered by the news reader to the Telugu media. He also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao also extended his heartfelt condolences on the demise of Shanti Swaroop. He said as the first generation news reader, Shanti Swaroop earned a special place in the hearts of Telugu people and left and indelible mark in Telugu media. He extended his condolences to the bereaved family members.

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Telangana to write to Centre to spare NSP water

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The State will be writing to Ministry of Jal Shakti seeking immediate steps to stop release of two TMC water allotted of late to AP and spare whatever little is left in the project only for meeting the drinking water needs in Telangana.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 07:15 PM


Telangana to write to Centre to spare NSP water


Hyderabad: Besides identifying six major sources from where water can be drawn reaching out to their minimum drawdown levels (MDDLs) to address the water scarcity concerns, the State is seeking the intervention of the Ministry of Jal Shakti to give precedence to the drinking water needs of Telangana over the irrigation needs of Andhra Pradesh in sharing the Krishna river water, especially the limited water available in the Nagarjuna Sagar Project.

The State will be writing to Ministry of Jal Shakti seeking immediate steps to stop release of two TMC water allotted of late to AP and spare whatever little is left in the project only for meeting the drinking water needs in Telangana. The State authorities are also keen on prevailing on their AP counterparts on this count. They intend to assure AP that the water share they could spare for meeting the emergency situation in Telangana, can be availed once the things improved after May next.

The State Irrigation authorities have been drawing 1500 cusecs from the Nagarjuna Sagar project from April 1 as the storage in the drinking water sources in three districts- Nalgonda, Suryapet and Khammam touched rock bottom level. The Palair balancing reservoir was partly filled on priority basis along with other projects and tanks as a precautionary measure. The left canal will be closed on a day or two, but the water drawls to meet the drinking water needs in Hyderabad will continue.

The irrigation officials said arrangement have to be made for pumping water from six sources – Nagarjuna Sagar project, Srisailam, Osman Sagar, Himayatsagar and Yellampallai. The Singur project will be kept stand by as part of the arrangement. The NSP would be the more dependable source where from some ten tmc could made available by drawing water up to the depth of 505 ft as against the MDDL of 510 ft. The Himayat Sagar and Osmansagar projects would be able to yield some five tmc to meet the crisis. The Yellampalli project has about seven tmc of water available.

AP has already complained to the KRMB opposing the drawls by Telangana from the Nagarjuna Sagar project while the latter has been contending that it has till been left with an unutilised entitlement up to some eight tmc for the current water year.

AP had drawn more than 100 tmc of water over and above its entitlement in a single water year in the past, said officials.

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Telangana: Police crack murder cum robbery case within 24 hours

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The Police have nabbed the two accused and seized their cell phones, knife and Rs 4,400 cash from them on Thursday night close to the crime scene.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 07:31 PM


Telangana: Police crack murder cum robbery case within 24 hours

Sangareddy Police are producing accused before media on Friday.

Sangareddy: Sangareddy Police have cracked the murder cum robbery case of a migrant worker by an auto driver and his accomplice within 24 hours after they have committed the crime on Tuesday late night.

The Police have nabbed the two accused and seized their cell phones, knife and Rs 4,400 cash from them on Thursday night close to the crime scene.

The two accused were identified as Mohammad Ismail (22), a resident of Nampally in Hyderabad and Sayyed Mudasir, a resident of Asifnagar in Hyderabad.

Speaking to news reporters Superintendent of Police Chennuri Rupesh has said that three migrant workers Mohammad Moinuddin, Mohmmad Isahq and Mohammad Kaif, natives of Uttar Pradesh have boarded the auto of Ismail on Tuesday late night at Zam Zam Dhaba on NH-65 to reach Rudraram.

When the auto crossed IIT-Hyderabad, the SP said Ismail and Mudasir have demanded cash and other belongings from the passengers at knifepoint.

The duo had pushed two passengers -Moinuddin and Kaif- out of their auto after confiscating their belongings. The Sangareddy Rural Police led by Inspector Ashok have kept a watch on the movement of the accused and nabbed them close to the crime scene on Thursday night.

During the inquiry, the accused have also agreed that they have robbed another passenger of Rs 15,000 minutes after the first incident. The accused have been remanded.

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Hyderabad: Son murders father in brutal attack

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The victim T. Ravinder (60), who was a realtor, was attacked by his son T. Anurag (30), who was reportedly addicted to psychotropic substance.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 07:22 PM


Hyderabad: Son murders father in brutal attack


Hyderabad: A man was brutally murdered by his son allegedly by bludgeoning and setting ablaze, during an argument in their house at Turkayamjal in Adibatla on the city outskirts on Thursday night.

The victim T. Ravinder (60), who was a realtor, was attacked by his son T. Anurag (30), who was reportedly addicted to psychotropic substance.

According to the police, Anurag, was unemployed and frequently got into altercations with his parents in an inebriated condition. On Thursday night, Anurag had an argument with his father after which he attacked him by locking his mother Sudha in another room.

“He chased his father out of the house onto the street and poured petrol and set ablaze in public view. He further bludgeoned his head with a stone, killing him on the spot,” police said.

The Adibatla police shifted the body to the Osmania General Hospital and following a complaint from the victim’s wife Sudha, took Anurag into custody. The body was handed over to the family after the autopsy on Friday.

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Adilabad Collector tours rural parts to assess drinking water situation

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Collector Rajarshi Shah initially inspected community health centres in Bursan Patar, Ramjiguda in Indervelli and then Umri of Utnoor mandal.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 07:03 PM


Adilabad Collector tours rural parts to assess drinking water situation

Collector Rajarshi Shah interacts with residents of a village in Indervelli mandal on Friday.

Adilabad: Collector Rajarshi Shah instructed officials to take steps to address drinking water problems in rural parts of the district. He toured several parts of Utnoor mandal and Indervelli mandals to assess drinking water situation on Friday.

Shah initially inspected community health centres in Bursan Patar, Ramjiguda in Indervelli and then Umri of Utnoor mandal. He checked an unused old well at Bursan Patar. He was told that the locals were not using the water, but were irrigating the crops with the help of the well. He asked the officials to lay a pipeline from Bursan Patar to Ramjiguda to address the drinking water crisis spending Rs 5 lakh sanctioned in the past.

The Collector ordered the officials to create drinking water facility, electricity and to repair class rooms for Amma Adarsha School by June 10 through a grant of Rs 3.6 lakh released a few months back. He later made enquiries into major challenges being faced by residents of Umri village by speaking headman of the habitation. He vowed to resolve their problems.

The headman told the IAS officer that the residents were getting drinking water for every two or three days through Mission Bhagiratha scheme. He regretted that an overhead tank was not filled up by bulk water. He requested the Collector to take steps to find a solution to their challenge by supplying water by bullock carts.

Responding to the request of the headman, Shah told the officials of Rural Water Supply to submit a report by carrying out a survey over the opportunities to resolve the crisis at the earliest.

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Venkat Garikapati’s 20th book ‘Chinmaya Chintanam’ released

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Venkat Garikapati, unveiled his 20th book titled “Chinmaya Chintanam” featuring verses curated by Tallapaka China Tirumalayya, the grandson of Annamacharya.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 06:54 PM


Venkat Garikapati’s 20th book ‘Chinmaya Chintanam’ released


Hyderabad: On the occasion of the 521st Vardhanthi of the revered Saint Poet Tallapaka Annamacharya, rich tributes were paid in a celebration held at Ravindra Bharathi. The event was organized by Srirama Cultural and Social Organization.

As part of the celebrations, renowned commentator and TV Presenter, Venkat Garikapati, unveiled his 20th book titled “Chinmaya Chintanam” featuring verses curated by Tallapaka Chinna Tirumalayya, the grandson of Annamacharya.

“Chinmaya Chintanam” marks Venkat’s 20th book, with 18 of them dedicated to Tallapaka Literature. He has provided in-depth introductions and analyses for each Sankeerthana, along with explanations for the rare words used by China Tirumalayya. His previous works have also explored various aspects of Tallapaka Literature.

Before the book’s release, a commentary-laden concert titled “Saptagiri Sankeerthanala Shata Galarchana” was held featuring 108 students of Srinidhi Music Academy. Accompanied by her disciples, noted singer and musician Srinidhi Tirumala performed during the event.

Prakash Chandra Baror, Director and General Manager of State Bank Staff College, was the chief guest for the event which was attended by noted linguist Sudhama and Mamidi Harikrishna, director, Department of Language and Culture, and others. The organizers felicitated Venkat Garikapati in recognition of his significant accomplishments.

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Presence of rogue elephant makes gathering of Mahua flowers risky

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Mahua trees reached the flowering stage with the onset of summer.

Published Date – 5 April 2024, 06:13 PM


Presence of rogue elephant makes gathering of Mahua flowers risky


Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Gathering of flowers, an important means of livelihood for tribals in summer, has turned into a risky affair in the wake of movement of the rogue elephant, which trampled two farmers to death in Kaghaznagar forest division in the gap of 24 hours.

Mahua trees reached the flowering stage with the onset of summer. Gathering of these yellow-colored flowers, a forest miner product gained momentum in forest fringe villages across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Tribals traditionally collect the fluffy flowers for the purpose of self-consumption as snacks and can generate substantial income by selling dried flowers.

“Tantalizing aroma released by the tender yet juicy Mahua flowers can attract the elephants. Collectors of the flowers are prone to be attacked by the tusker, which tend to wander in the forests in search of food and water at night and morning. The tribals should stop this activity for a while,” Venkat, a wildlife expert told ‘Telangana Today.’

The forest officials have already issued a warning about the movement of the elephant in at least 20 villages of Chintalamanepalli, Bejjur, Penchikalpet mandal and Dahegaon mandal. They carried out extensive publicity over the consequence of venturing outdoors using various means including tom-tom. The Section 144 of CrPC was also imposed in villages likely to be strayed by the tusker.

Unmindful of the warning, tribesmen and women are reportedly entering the wild in search of the Mahua flowers. But, they are facing the threat from the elephant, which crushed two farmers to death at Burepalli village in Chintalamanepalli mandal and at Kondapalli in Penchikalpet mandal in two separate incidents that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday. There were instances of attacks on the tribals by sloth bears in the past.

District Forest Officer Neeraj Kumar Tebriwal advised the tribals not to step in the wild not only for Mahua flowers, but any other minor forest product in the light of the tusker’s presence.