Hyderabad gets closer to its Metro April 26, 2013 15:43
Hyderabad Metro Rail works are progressing at a brisk pace and taking care to no damage of underground pipelines. The officials implementing the work having tough time, many places where water just burst forth from the sewerage and pipelines after being hit by drilling machines. The engineers also facing problems while doing over ground works like erecting pillars for flyovers. The pipe-lines to be shifted to safe distance so that if any leakage happed the pillers will not effected. The survey says water was found to be amassed at a 40-km extend under the road dividers in three corridors of metro rail. The survey was carried out jointly by the Water Board and the engineers of Larsen and Toubro. N.V.S Reddy the managing director of Metro Rail said that L&T is shifting the pipelines to a safe distance and will not be face any problem in future. " Every care is being taken that international standards are followed while shifting water and sewer pipelines" he added.
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Photo Expo 2013 in Ramoji Film City from Apr 26 April 25, 2013 17:32
Photo expo 2013 will be held at the plush and serene environs of Ramoji Film City from 26, April. The three-day expo will help you meet the industry professionals, try out the new products and know more about the art of photography. It s a biggest opportunity once in a year to meet thousands of Professionals from Photo and Video field from Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. So don’t miss it The event that has emerged as South India's No.1 exhibition involving the Photographic trade industry and Broadcast & Film industry is taking place at the world’s largest film studio Ramoji Film City. It's a perfect platform for new product launches, promotional offers and build network with existing and growing professionals in the Photo industry. The event is to be participated by over 100 exhibitors from across India brands including Sony, Xerox, Canon, Panasonic, Photoquip, Monarch, Epson and others. It is the 12th Expo to be organised all over India and 8th in Hyderabad. Concurring BROAD CAST & FILM show happening, it will attract professionals from Film and other related industries.
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Woman ends life for TV remote April 24, 2013 16:04
A 24 years old woman endes her life by taking a lethal injection after a quarrel with her brother over the TV remote. This incident took place on Tuesday at their house at Alwal, Hyd here Tuesday. Madhu Priya, who is working as a nurse in a private hospital, had a fight with her brother over the TV remote. He was reportedly watching a cricket match while she wanted to watch some other programme. When he refused to give the remote, she went inside a room and administered herself a poisonous injection. The woman was also told by her mother to let her brother to watch the channel of his choice, he said, adding later Madhu Priya was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead. In a similar incident in December last year in the old city of Hyderabad, an 18-year-old girl had committed suicide by hanging herself after a fight with her sister over the TV remote.
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Sitaram Yechury predicts national politics April 06, 2013 13:13
CPM national leader Seetharam Yechury, who was in Hyderabad, has spoken to the media about the future of the national politics. Mr Yechury has stressed on the need for third front at the centre. Predicting Manmohan sarkar's life, Seetharam Yechury has said that there were grim or no chances of by-elections at the centre as BSP and Samajwadi party were not actually ready for the elections. After DMK withdrew its support from UPA, speculations soared amongst political circles that UPA might fall at any time. Negating all those rumours, Yechury said UPA would continue in power. When one of the media persons asked about CPM's alliance, Seetharam Yechury has said that the party would think of alliances only at the time of elections. Also, he has said that they (party) was more focused on movements. (AW Phani)
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IPL match at Uppal tomorrow, traffic restrictions in place April 04, 2013 18:11
Traffic restrictions are going to come in force from tomorrow morning in and around Uppal of Hyderabad in the wake of IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Pune Warriors at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium/Uppal cricket stadium. Since Uppal connects MGBS (Imliban bus stand) and Warangal, the traffic including RTC buses from Warangal would not be allowed to touch Uppal. However, there would be no inconvenience caused to the public as arrangements are already in place to divert this traffic via ECIL, Kushaiguda and Cherlapally. Uppal ring road and Tarnaka stretch would also be remain closed to ensure safety to the public attending the cricket match tomorrow. The traffic from LB Nagar to Secunderabad would be diverted at Uppal ring road. One needs to take Chengicherla route (Boduppal) via Mallapur to reach Secunderabad from Uppal. (AW Phani)
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In photos: Nita Ambani visits Hyd temple March 21, 2013 19:08
Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani's wife, Nita Ambani has today visited Balkampet Ellamma temple in Hyderabad. She offered special prayers to the presiding deity Yellamma Ammavaru at the temple. The temple authorities have welcomed her with a garland. She even kept a bonam on her head (a pot decorated with vermillion and turmeric) in which cooked rice is offered to the deity as gratitude. Temple authorities, after performance of the rituals, presented her holy clothes that included even saree. Nita Ambani was draped in a simple wheat colored salwar kameez. Balkampet Yellamma temple is a famous shrine that attracts people from across the country especially during Bonaalu festival. (AW Phani)
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NIA announces cash award for info in Hyd blasts March 19, 2013 12:59
The National Investigation Agency-NIA-which is probing Dilsukhnagar bomb blasts case has come out with a reward to crack the case at the earliest. The agency has today said that those who help NIA in giving crucial information related to blasts would be given a reward of Rs. 10 lakhs. It may be recalled that twin bomb blasts occurred in Dilsukhnagar on February 21 evening after 7. While dozens of people sustained major injuries in the blasts, the twin explosions claimed 17 lives. Three weeks after explosions, a few days back NIA officially started probing the case. In fact, the agency started its investigation in to the case much before the state government handed the case officially to the NIA since the agency was reportedly dealing terrorism cases. Anyway, it's a good sign that NIA came out with a reward. Let us hope that someone hands over crucial information to this agency at least for the reward. (AW Phani)
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Budget gets thumbs up from observers March 18, 2013 14:30
Finance minister Aanam Ramnarayana Reddy has finally introduced the budget for the year 2013-14. According to the current budget, the proposed expenditure is Rs. 1.61.348 crore. The allocation of money to SC sub plan is Rs. 8.585 crore and for ST sub plan it is Rs. 3,666 crore. Notably, this is the first budget after SC ST sub-plan. While this year budget concentrated on SC ST sub plans and also on ground water irrigation, the special aspect of this year happens to be agricultural budget. The agriculture budget covered sugar, water supply, fisheries, horticulture, food processing, animal husbandry and also marketing. The observers who have gone through this budget have said that this is one of the best budgets ever introduced in the history of the state. If implemented correctly, they said, this budget can altogether bring in lots of development. It's a good thing to notice the way farming sector got due importance. It now looks like Andhra Pradesh would stand as a shining example of focus on development. (AW Phani)
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Tamil hero falls in love with Hyderabad March 16, 2013 11:07
Tamil actor Karthi is one of the most sought after actors even in Tollywood given the huge fan base he has on Telugu land. Thanks to his splendid acting skills and story selection that made people even flock to theatres even though his films are dubbed ones. There are, in fact, many films to his credit such as Awaara, Naa Peru Shiva and Shakuni that received critical acclaim. When asked how he feels to be in Hyderabad, Karthi has said that he loves Hyderabad. In fact, he has even said that Hyderabad is like his second home. Also, he has said that he might have not acted in straight Telugu films but he gave his own voice in all dubbed films. Elucidating why he feels Hyderabad his second home, Karthi said most of his films were being shot in Hyderabad. Hyderabad people are very welcoming and tagged themselves as sweet when in comes to hospitality. Everything about this city-right from food to lifestyle-everything is so awesome that no one-who visits this place-can't refrain themselves from falling in love with this Nawabi city! (AW Phani)
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AW metro: Aadhaar blues March 13, 2013 11:09
With barely three days to go for the deadline to linking Aadhaar (unique identification number) cards with LPG gas connections, people are running pillar to posts in getting their names enrolled for the cards. The original deadline for Aadhaar card to get subsidized gas cylinder was in the second week of February. However, due to the continuous uproar from the opposition parties besides the public demand, the Centre has extended the deadline by a month. And now that deadline seems to be approaching at brisk speed and number of people for getting enrolled for Aadhaar is still-more or less-the same. While telephone system came in to place a few days ago at some centres in Hyderabad for a swift enrollment, online system is also made available by the concerned authority. Astonishingly, when it came to Andhra Pradesh, the online slot booking for Aadhaar reportedly failed terribly. In the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDIA) website, there's an option 'get an appointment.' Upon clicking this page, a user will be redirected to a new web page wherein one can enter details and submit the same for an appointment. What's even more astonishing is that in the state/ut option, Andhra Pradesh is no where to be seen. The public expressed their grievance over the same and asked the concerned officials to look into the same. (AW Phani)
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High alert in Hyderabad March 08, 2013 10:25
Tight security has been beefed up in and around Hyderabad reportedly in the wake of intelligence reports indicating a possible bomb blasts in twin cities. Earlier, it was learned that Begum Bazaar of Hyderabad was the main target. However, in the wake of Maha Shiva Ratri (a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva), the intelligence sources reportedly said that there could be possible explosions near temples in the twin cities. Therefore, all major forces plunged into action and tight vigil is going on. Many traffic jams in the evening hours were reported near Secunderabad but then people were happy that tight vigil was underway. On the other hand, hoax bomb calls are putting officials on tenterhooks. The police officials told that no matter how many hoax calls they get, they would not be taking even a single call less seriously. (AW Phani)
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Power cuts 2hrs to 4hrs, what next? March 05, 2013 15:47
One week ago, the government of AP has decided on 2 hrs of power cut per day to cope with the load shedding. Within a week, they have yet again decided to raise the slab to 4 hrs in Greater Hyderabad causing great inconvenience to the people. The Central Power Distribution Company Limited (CPDCL) has increased the power interruption starting Monday to 4 hrs. This is not the first time that the state had 4hr power cuts. Last year April's demand for power in the peak hours had transgressed 40 million units (MU) and the government had to go for 4 hr power cuts to meet the demands. This year with the generation losses in the state and the increased demands, CPDCL general manager, AG Satish said "Power cuts have been increased to four hours (in two two-hour spells) from the scheduled two-hour outages from Monday due to rise in power demand," Earlier 2 hr power cuts were distributed as one hr in the morning and another in the afternoon to cope up with the 39 MU demands in Greater Hyderabad. Starting Monday, the consumption has gone beyond 40 MU. Another 500 MW deficit has also been adding to the problems after a Bhoopalapally thermal station in the early hours of Monday was hit. Hence, an hour more of the power cut will add every session to the existing power cut in morning and afternoon. (AW- Anil )
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