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Hyderabad

Registrations & Stamps Dept revenue declines

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Officials in Khammam district attribute it to a slowdown in real estate sector

Updated On – 2 April 2024, 09:58 PM

Registrations & Stamps Dept revenue declines — Officials in Khammam district attribute it to a slowdown in real estate sector

Khammam: There has been a decline in revenue in the Registrations and Stamps Department in the erstwhile Khammam district in the financial year 2023-24 as against the previous financial year. The department earned revenue of over Rs 197 crore in the year 2023-24 from land registrations while in the previous year, the revenue was over Rs 227 crore.

It resulted in a decline of over Rs 30 crore in the year. There are 11 sub-registrar offices at Khammam (district registrar office), Wyra, Khammam Rural, Kusumanchi, Madhira, Sathupalli and Kallur in Khammam district and at Kothagudem, Bhadrachalam, Burgampahad and Yellandu in Kothagudem district. As many as 43,651 documents have been registered in 2023-24 while 47,102 documents were registered in the previous year 2022-23.

In Khammam sub-registrar office 13,513 documents were registered in 2023-24 earning revenue of Rs 92.76 crore while in the previous year, Rs 108.65 crore was earned by registering 15, 416 documents.

A large number of registrations take place at Wyra, Khammam Rural, and Kusumanchi sub-registrar offices after Khammam. Only the Wyra office witnessed an increase in document registrations as well as revenue. At Wyra 4,474 document registrations took place bringing in a revenue of Rs 13.57 crore in 2023-24 while the revenue in the previous year was Rs 12.12 crore from 4,350 document registrations. At the Kusumanchi office, the number of registrations increased but revenue declined.

In Kothagudem district, 5,110 registrations took place accounting for a revenue of Rs 27.30 crore in 2023-24 while 5,816 documents were registered earning a revenue of Rs 34.64 the previous year. Bhadrachalam remained at the bottom with 132 document registrations and a revenue of Rs 4.38 lakh. The officials attributed the decline in revenue to the slowdown in the real estate sector as well as the recent Assembly elections. As the election code of conduct restricted cash carrying limit below Rs 50,000 and surveillance on bank transactions, the public stayed away from land registrations.

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Middle East

UN chief condemns Israeli strike on Iran’s Syria consulate

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Tuesday a strike on an Iranian consular annex building in Syria one day earlier, his spokesman said, after the attack carried out by the Zionist Israeli regime killed at least 13 people, including 7 IRGC military advisors in Syria.

“The Secretary-General reaffirms that the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law,” spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.

Different countries around the world have also condemned and shown solidarity with Iran over the Monday terrorist attack against its diplomatic premises in Damascus as a violation of international law.

MNA

‘Wet-bulb temperature’ life-threatening

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When the wet bulb temperature reaches its critical limit of 35 degree Celsius, the human body can no longer effectively cool itself, leading to heatstroke and even death.

Published Date – 2 April 2024, 09:46 PM

‘Wet-bulb temperature’ life-threatening — When the wet bulb temperature reaches its critical limit of 35 degree Celsius, the human body can no longer effectively cool itself, leading to heatstroke and even death.

Hyderabad: While many are aware of health-related perils that come with heatwaves, which are expected to continue till May, not many are aware of their vulnerability to a very risky weather phenomenon known as wet-bulb temperature, a unique condition in which both air temperature and humidity significantly impact the human body.

When the wet bulb temperature reaches its critical limit of 35 degree Celsius, the human body can no longer effectively cool itself, leading to heatstroke and even death.

There are numerous studies, in the last few years, indicating that heatwaves are gradually pushing wet bulb temperatures closer to critical thresholds in the country. Unlike the regular temperature we see in weather forecasts, wet bulb temperatures takes into account both the air temperature and humidity.

Unfortunately, IMD and other weather agencies do not capture these details in their heatwave forecasts. Wet bulb temperatures reflect the human body’s ability to cool itself through sweating. In situations when humidity and temperatures both are high, then the sweating doesn’t take place and the body does not cool down adequately.

On most occasions, this situation leads to heat strokes and fatalities. While coastal districts typically experience high humidity, dry regions are not immune to the dangers of wet bulb temperatures.

There are studies that suggest that many parts of the country might already be experiencing wet bulb temperatures close to 31 degree Celsius, a concerning development, especially with rising temperatures predicted due to climate change.

According to doctors, even if air feels dry, if the wet bulb temperature is high, then the body will work even harder to cool itself, leading to health risks. “A typical healthy person with no pre-existing medical conditions can withstand such natural phenomenon. However, core body temperatures, among people with co-morbid conditions increase rapidly to alarming levels when they get exposed to heat,” says Superintendent, Fever Hospital, Dr K Shankar.

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Hyderabad

An array of art workshops in Hyderabad

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From pottery to painting, artists can explore their talent

Published Date – 2 April 2024, 09:51 PM

Hyderabad: In a path of creating new experiences for the people, many cafés and breweries in Hyderabad have been hosting art workshops, turning their spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity. From pottery to painting, these workshops offer a platform for both seasoned artists and beginners to explore their artistic talents in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The city has become a haven for art enthusiasts, with a plethora of workshops catering to various interests.

Pottery workshops, sip and paint sessions, resin jewellery making, Madhubani painting, gold foil painting, knife painting, and a lot more are on offer at various venues in the city. Every weekend, individuals, groups of friends, and families alike seize the opportunity to immerse themselves in these artistic ventures, either to hone existing skills or to simply revel in the joy of creation. While many are interested in the artwork, people also attend these with their loved ones to create a new experience and spend a creative day.

Anita Sharma, a digital marketer in the city who attends these workshops says, “They offer a great way to explore new skills. Whether it’s a girls’ day out at a sip and paint session, a family outing for a resin art workshop, or a pottery workshop date with my husband, these workshops always have something for everyone.” The workshops have become more than just a weekend activity, they’ve become a popular choice for unique date ideas as well.

Couples are ditching traditional dinner dates for creative outings like pottery workshops or painting sessions, adding a new dimension to their relationships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Moreover, these workshops are breaking barriers by being inclusive and welcoming to all. Whether someone is hanging out with friends, spending time with family, or simply looking for a solo adventure, there’s a workshop for all age groups and genders. “I had booked one of these workshops on my birthday wherein I took all my friends to the sip and paint session, and it was one of the best decisions I took,” shared Akansha Rathod, a doctor from the city.

Middle East

Save the Children: Israel keeps blocking food for famine-stricken Gaza

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The Save the Children charity organization says Israel is restricting the flow of much-needed humanitarian relief as the population of the besieged Gaza Strip faces the threat of famine.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the charity warned that malnourished children in Gaza were not getting the food and medical care they need to survive with food being blocked at every turn and the health system obliterated.

“Life-saving supplies which could be used to treat malnourished children are being delayed and denied entry by the Government of Israel,” the statement read.

“Essential food and medical items are obstructed from entering Gaza for days, weeks, or even months. Others are being denied entry altogether by the Israeli authorities, with reports of oxygen cylinders, ventilators and water purifiers being turned away at the border.”

Country Director Xavier Joubert also censured Israel for using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians.

“Starvation must never be used as a weapon of war – 27 children have already been killed by starvation and disease. If the world fails to act now countless more children will be added to that number.”

Gaza’s 346,000 children under the age of five are at the greatest risk of malnutrition as the already catastrophic situation rapidly deteriorates across the besieged Palestinian territory.

In the north, it is estimated that one in three children under the age of two is now suffering from wasting, the most severe form of malnutrition, compared to one in six children in January.

A senior US State Department official said on Friday that famine was quite possibly present in parts of the northern Gaza Strip,

Humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Gaza, with unimaginable and unnecessary suffering.

Nearly all the 1.1 million children in Gaza are at imminent risk of famine. Families are struggling to find enough food and water, with children already dying because of malnutrition and disease.

Almost every child who has managed to survive the past four months of war is now in the line of fire in Rafah.

The majority of the displaced population – more than 1.3 million people – are trapped in an area of just 62 square kilometers.

Salwan Momika, Iraqi man behind Qur’an desecration, found dead in Norway

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Salwan Momika is pulling some pages off the Holy Qur’an in public in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, June 2023.

Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who desecrated copies of the Holy Qur’an last year, has reportedly been found dead in Norway.

Radio Genoa reported in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday that the 37-year-old anti-Islam Iraqi man had been found dead.

But further confirmation was yet to come.

“Those who announced Momika’s death with over 1 million impressions deleted the tweet. We are waiting for further confirmation,” it said.

Momika, who gained global notoriety for his sacrilegious act of burning the Quran, had recently moved to Norway from Sweden.

In June 2023, Salwan Momika stomped on the Qur’an before setting several pages alight in front of Stockholm’s largest mosque. The insult to the Muslim holy book was made under the authorization and protection of the Swedish police.

The incident, coinciding with the start of the Muslim Eid al-Adha and the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, drew the anger of Muslims from across the world.

Following the incident, millions of Muslims across various countries took to the streets to condemn the burning of the Islamic sanctities in Sweden.

Sweden has repeatedly permitted Qur’an burning in recent years. In January last year, a Swedish-Danish right-wing extremist burned a copy of the Qur’an near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

While Sweden had said it has no plans to make sweeping changes to freedom of speech laws following several acts of desecration of the Muslim holy book, many Muslim countries have regarded the blasphemous acts as instances of hate-mongering and inclination towards aggression that abuse the principle of free speech.

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Hyderabad

CM Revanth Reddy pays tributes to Doddi Komaraiah

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In a statement on Tuesday, Revanth Reddy paid tributes to Komaraiah terming him as a source of inspiration for the State government to end dictatorial rule and establish a people’s government in the State.

Published Date – 2 April 2024, 09:27 PM

CM Revanth Reddy pays tributes to Doddi Komaraiah — CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad: Commemorating the birth anniversary of Doddi Komaraiah on Wednesday, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hailed him as a valiant warrior who dedicated his life to the fight against autocratic rule and the liberation of the Telangana people. Remembering Komaraiah’s sacrifices and indomitable fighting spirit, the Chief Minister praised his pivotal role in Telangana armed struggle.

In a statement on Tuesday, Revanth Reddy paid tributes to Komaraiah terming him as a source of inspiration for the State government to end dictatorial rule and establish a people’s government in the State. He reiterated the State government’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of Komaraiah who is the first martyr of Telangana armed struggle.

He explained about the ongoing efforts to uplift the marginalised and economically disadvantaged sections in the State through numerous initiatives.

The Chief Minister stated that the government was giving top priority to social justice in all the government appointments including composition of the State Cabinet. He said the State government was allowing all to express their views openly and taking them into consideration in governance.

Sports

Telangana softball team honoured

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The State softball showcased excellent performance to grab the gold medal in the 36th Sub-Junior National Softball Championship for Boys and Girls held at Divisional Sports Complex, Aurangabad recently.

Published Date – 2 April 2024, 09:32 PM

Hyderabad: Telangana’s Sub-Junior Softball girls’ team along with their coaches and managers were felicitated by Telangana Softball Association at Fateh Maidan Club, LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

The State softball showcased excellent performance to grab the gold medal in the 36th Sub-Junior National Softball Championship for Boys and Girls held at Divisional Sports Complex, Aurangabad recently.

"Matter Of Time": KKR Coach's Massive Verdict On Mitchell Starc's IPL Form

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"Matter Of Time": KKR Coach's Massive Verdict On Mitchell Starc's IPL Form

Mitchell Starc has not lived up to his astronomical price tag so far in the IPL but Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Bharat Arun on Tuesday backed the Australia left-arm pacer, saying it’s just a “matter of time” before he hits his stride. Starc’s combined figures from the first two games read an underwhelming 8-0-100-0. “He is probably one of the most experienced bowlers in the world and also somebody who understands the conditions and adapts to it very well. I think you will a see a different version of him in the future games,” Arun said ahead of their match against Delhi Capitals here.

Returning to the IPL after nine years, Starc was bought for a record sum of Rs 24.75-crore at the auction.

Asked what conversations they are having with Starc, Arun cheekily replied: “Nothing about the price tag definitely.

“We have been talking about his strengths. I’m sure he understands what it is and what it takes to succeed. The kind of experience he brings with him having played in all the conditions, it is just a matter of time before you see Starc return in his elements,” he said.

KKR have won both their matches (Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore) so far, relying on their spin bowling and their explosive batting.

With a slow wicket on offer here, KKR spinners will look to exploit the conditions.

“The biggest challenge for us would be to understand and adapt to conditions. We are up for anything. It is the same surface for both the teams,” he added. PTI TAP BS BS

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