No to Hyderabad police, yes to Jagan's meeting October 16, 2013 18:52
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has overruled the wishes of the Hyderabad Police and given the green signal for YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy to conduct a big meeting in Hyderabad. Jagan is planning to hold a large public meet in protest of the state’s bifurcation. This Saturday, the Samaikyandhra supporter will hold a public meet at LB Nagar in Hyderabad. Earlier, Deputy Commissioner of police VB Kamalasan Reddy opposed the meet citing law and order problem. However, the court considered the issue and made the organizers promise in writing that there will be no provocative speeches at the meet. Once this big meet kicks off, it will stand as the first public initiative by a political party speaking out against the central government’s decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh and carve out a new Telangana state. It will also become the first public meeting by Jagan after his release from jail. (AW: Sruthi)
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Another Hotel Collapse in Hyderabad October 12, 2013 12:02
A hotel building collapsed in Choutuppal Hyderabad rural and in the incident a worked died. The worker found dead under the debris after the body is taken out by the police is identified as Karanthotu Sankar (22) belonged to Kadapaganti Thanda in Samsthan Narayanapuram Mandal. Shankar had been working in the hotel for many years. City Light hotel in Secunderabad collapsed in July in which 17 people died. -SriJa
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AMPC Within One And Half Year October 11, 2013 16:39
The Automated Mail Processing Center (AMPC) is going to be set up in Hyderabad near Shamshabad Airport with a cost of Rs.80 crores. It will be ready to function within one and half year's time. The Chief Postmaster General AP Circle B V Sudhakar revealed today that an automated mail processing unit will be established at Shamshabad that will be third in the country. One such unit is functioning at Delhi and another at Kolkata. Although paperless offices are being worked out and letters are replaced by text messages, emails and phone calls which are cheaper and more convenient than writing a letter and inserting in an envelope and sticking a postal stamp on it which now is felt as laborious and time taking, some communication has to be made through post or a private courier like sending of telephone bills, credit card bills, Bank’s confirmation letter of account holder’s address, driving licenses, Aadhar cards, ATM cards etc. To promote the Postal Department all Government departments send letters by Indian Post. Postal Department can avoid delays due to manual sorting of the letters to make them reach the addressees fast by doing it by automatic machines the way bank’s cheques are exchanged in the clearing houses made the clearing fast. -SriJa
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Banjara Hills Road No.1 Caved in at Care Hospital October 10, 2013 16:04
Due to heavy rains roads at many places became bumpy in Hyderabad. The Road No.1 which is a connecting road to Mehdipatnam and airport flyover, traffic is jammed when the road caved in at Care Hospital. Some time back same thing happened at Panjagutta near NIMS just after a heavy vehicle passed that spot. Fortunately no vehicle was on its tail and that saved casualties. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officers promptly visited the site on hearing the news but washed their hands after inspecting the spot telling that it is in the purview of the Roads and Buildings Department with a ‘happy that it is not my job and not my responsibility’ attitude! It is not known whether the department responsible for the restoration is intimated or not. Traffic on the road is still in confusion. -SriJa
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MMTS Rams into Cement Blocks October 09, 2013 12:00
MMTS train rammed in to the Cement blocks at the dead end of the track at Nampally station. Train driver and a passenger were wounded in the incident. As the train derailed many passengers had small scratches and minor wounds. As the driver’s cabin rammed into the wall the driver had to be taken out with difficulty after one and half hour’s effort. The cabin had to be broken to bring the driver out. Railway authorities are in the opinion that it happened because of the negligence of the driver. The driver and the passenger from Patancheru who were badly injured were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Railway DRM Mishra said that an enquiry in to the cause of the incident is initiated. -SriJa
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Bathukamma One Day Before At Kukatpally October 04, 2013 11:49
Bathukamma festival with decoration of flowers by womenfolk is a special festival for Telangana people. It also assumed importance to make them happier this time as the decision on Telangana statehood made another positive step. Although it starts from Friday, Kukatpalli residents in Hyderabad started on Thursday as the custom followed by them. Women wearing their best carrying different flowers placed neatly in a decorative manner in a container and come out carrying them on their heads to join others on the way go together to a common place to place them there and then sing and dance. Some of the photos of joyful Bathukamma festival in Kukatpally:- -SriJa
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Bicyclone 2013 September 30, 2013 11:33
In an attempt to make the city free from the pollution, GHMC, APIIC, HMR and Hyderabad Bicycling club jointly constructed a Bike Station, a cycle shelter in Gachibowli Hyderabad. It was formally inaugurated on Sunday by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan. The Governor expressed his wish that the city called as cyber city will be called as cycle city soon. He said that the use of cycle should be encouraged to check pollution in the city that is increasing day by day. He said that the city of Hyderabad should be without motor vehicles in the coming 10 years period. He asked the participants of the cycle show to continue using it further even after the photo session is over. Afterwards a rally called “Biclone 2013” was flagged off by the Governor for 10, 25 and 60 kilometers cycling. After flagging off the Governor also participated in cycling wearing helmet. He was accompanied by Ministers Danam Nagender and Prasad Kumar and MLA Bikshapathi Yadav. The program was also attended by City Mayor Majid Hussain, APIIC MD Jayesh Ranjan, Metro Rail MD SVS Reddy, Cyberabad Police Commissioner C.V.Anand, Former Chairman of Hyderabad Bicycle Club D.V.Manohar, European Cycling Federation President and Corporators Avula Satyanaryana, Jagadeeswar Gowd and Ravinder Mudiraj. {besps}stories/slideshow/Bicyclone2013Photos{/besps} The Governor rightly said that the show should not end there. It should not be limited to the photo session. Usually an event is forgotten after they go into daily routines get busy in other things which they think are more important. Apart from keeping the atmosphere healthy the cycling also keeps the cycling person healthy. It saves fuel and contributes towards National savings. A cycle is such a light vehicle that the rider can carry it if it is required. To promote the theme of cycling we may have to make some more occasions of that sort in which VIPs should participate to make it a popular event so that it will be covered by the media. There are many plans if the authorities want to make it a popular theme. At present a cyclist is given the least priority on the road. A separate lane can be allotted on the road in to which no other vehicular traffic should be allowed. A cycle with gears and tubeless tires can be subsidized by the Government. So many other plans can be envisaged to make the city cycling popular. -SriJa
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Srimatis' Pattu show reignites feminine elegance in silk September 26, 2013 11:28
Women clad in pure silk (Pattu in Telugu) saris made a show off at Hyderabad in the event "Srimati Silk Mark 2013" organized by the Hyderabad Chapter of Silk Mark Organization of India. Women wearing silk saris of different colors dazzled the on lookers. The organizers said that the aim is to introduce the traditional style of wearing a sari to the new generation and to preserve the tradition. A sari multiplies womanly charm and one need not say anything about the beauty of a silk sari. But because of the rush in the daily life modern women particularly working class are thinking that a sari is not comfortable for the brisk movement while walking, boarding a bus or moving on two wheelers. Ready-made garments and casuals have taken the place of a sari. As the custom of wearing voni (half sari) also has gone away gradually, the habit of sari wearing is also coming down but for the occasions of marriages and festivals and because of the adoration for the silk sari among women. The rattling sounds out of the friction created by the silk sari coupled with the chirpy bangles brings a womanly flavor to the air that is sure to divert the subconscious thoughts of a male to slip into. Many participants congratulated the organizers of Srimati Silk Mark 2013 for making an effort to keep the tradition alive. -SriJa
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Jagan's release halts city on its tracks September 24, 2013 18:47
With the release of Jagan after 16 months in jail, followers all over Andhra Pradesh have been celebrating like there is no end. When the accused leader finally walked out of prison, thronging supporters ensured traffic stopped on his way home. On the happy occasion, many people pushed their way through a thick crowd to catch a glimpse of the politician. Police, present around Jagan in huge numbers, had to resort to lathi charge to keep the cheer under control. During his slow progress towards Lotus Pond residence in Banjara Hills, Jagan was stopped many times by people leaving no space to move. Near Mozamjahi market, he did step out for a few minutes, but ducked back in immediately as the crowd's energy was a little too much to handle. Hyderabad wore a celebratory look on Tuesday. (AW: Sruthi)
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Heavy Rains Hinders Nimajjanam process September 18, 2013 15:47
Heavy rains in Kukatapally, Erragadda, Khairatabad areas made hindrances to the Ganesh nimajjanam activity in the city. It made the devotees at Khairatabad inconvenient. Today being the last day of the Ganesh Utsavams devotees went to see Khairatabad Ganesh Idol before it is lifted from there. But the rains made it difficult to the visitors and also to the management committee of the event. But there was a let up in the down pour later that allowed the nimajjanam to take up briskly at NTR Marg. -SriJa
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Ganesha's immersion calls for best security September 17, 2013 16:48
Lord Ganesha's immersion time has arrived. Since Monday the city is gearing up for the grand festivities that usually mark the immersion activities. Police in the city are also busy making sure security is tight. More than 15,000 security personnel will be available for the sole purpose of keeping an eye on the immersion proceedings. No trouble maker will be allowed to go scot free if reports are to be believed. Peace will be ensured as 13 companies of para-military forces are sending personnel to oversee the immersion processions. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma reported that 390 mobile patrolling teams and 32 bomb disposal squads, including 25 sniffer dogs will keep an eye, in some cases noses, on any fishy incidents. The Commissioner also promised that there will be no use of heavy music systems during the immersion and that the police will monitor all anti social elements. While the Hussainsagar lake is the main point of immersion, all water bodies in and around the city will see over 50,000 idols being immersed on Wednesday. (AW: Sruthi)
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Ambani's female hacker only wanted his salary details September 14, 2013 16:20
Top industrialist Anil Ambani has been stripped of his financial details. At 21 years of age, this female chartered accountant had a lot of nerve to hack the leading businessman Ambani himself. She just wanted to check his income details and tax returns, police said. Unfortunately, her cyber crime was not fool proof. The girl faces arrest, which is bailable. According to the police, there is sufficient evidence against her, never mind that she has readily confessed to the crime. The cops managed to seize the server through which the crime had been committed and found the girl too, who happens to be located in Hyderabad. Police confirmed that the chartered accountant had hacked into the e-filing account of income tax returns belonging to Ambani. Through the account, she grabbed details of his income, tax payments over a period of time and Ambani's PAN number. To get to this data, the girl changed the e-filing account password twice. A Mumbai-based chartered accountant firm, which files Ambani's individual tax details, received the e-mails of each password change. The first change happened on 26th June and the second was on 12th July. Cyber cell inspector Mukund Pawar is the man in charge for investigating the case. Initial probe into the matter traced the hacking to a computer at Manoj Daga and Company. (AW: Sruthi)
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