War of words between daughters of leaders November 28, 2012 12:14
War of words began between daughters of two political leaders. Wonder who they are? Well, one is Sharmila (daughter of YSR) and the other one being Kavitha (daughter of KCR). Sharmila last night took on TRS chief K Chandrashekara Rao. She questioned whether KCR would catch their legs in case they (Sharmila and Jagan) prove that they had no share in Obulapuram and Bayyaram mines. Kavitha today came down heavily on those statements. She gave a counter challenged and asked whether Sharmila was ready for a discussion on irregularities by late YSR. Further, she even said she was ready anytime to throw light on the ill doings by the late chief minister. Kavitha stressed that it would be then evident whether KCR would catch Sharmila's legs or people of Telangana would throttle the latter's throat. Also, Kavitha demanded that Jagan should be shifted to a prison in Andhra. Didn't YSR and Jagan betray Telangana, questioned Kavitha. She said in case allegations are levelled against someone, one should prove it but not attack personally. (AW Phani)
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Hyd traffic police FB page serves its purpose November 27, 2012 17:33
Traffic additional commissioner of police, C V Anand has said that road accidents in Hyderabad have predominantly reduced. He has said that Facebook page that Hyderabad traffic police started turned out to be beneficial in instilling traffic sense among the locals. It has to be mentioned here that the traffic police in Hyderabad officially launched FB page on August 3, 2011. The profile has a cover photo, which states, every problem is like a red signal. If you wait for sometime, it will turn into green. Liked and followed by as many as 38,937 persons, this page gives opportunity to locals for posting their suggestions, complaints and grievances. Thanks to Hyderabad traffic police for the FB page. If you also have any doubts or wish to bring to the notice of Hyderabad traffic police on something, visit their page on FB. (AW Phani)
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Operation Demolition! November 27, 2012 13:17
Parts of Hi-Tec city were echoing with uproars last evening as GHMC officials carried out their pending operation of demolishing the illegal structures that popped up without having any clearance certificates. Amidst tight security, bull dozers brought down multi-level apartments in couple of minutes. Despite locals, predominantly households, urging officials not to demolish their homes, officials went ahead stating that they got the permission of Lokayukta. In Rayadurgam, Madhapur, Chandanagar and Kukatpally police limits, police carried out their operations. Around 300 officials plunged into the operation demolition. It has to be mentioned here that GHMC ordered the officials to demolish illegal structures. This order came on November 5 and primarily directed officials to submit a report on the same by November 7. Accordingly, a report was submitted and notices were subsequently sent to 36 multi-storeyed structures in and around Hi-Tec City. While some approached the court of law and got stay, some ignored the notices. And the buildings of those who didn't get any stay from court were demolished. (AW Phani)
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Urban professionals reach out to rural students November 27, 2012 12:46
Nothing helps you as much as direct conselling, or fact-to-face interaction with your mentor. However the cream of the experts are in the urban metros and how do you think the rural will be benefitted with their expertise, online tutorials come in handy. The mother of online tutorials 'distance education' has taken the back seat with the advent of this more user friendly onshoot. However the latest development has been good for organisations, on the contrary with extensive usage of Skype experts of a particualr domain are able to catch up with their students more easily and more conveniently. It is a win-win situation to both students and mentors. Both of them could work at their flexible timings with no limitations. Be it music or singing the student needs to rehearse under experts guidance for hours. While commuting is a big problem with in the metros, another issue is the timing constraints. All this and more could be solved with Skype for the students. As for the peers they could reach out to a wider base of students and simultaneously serve multiple students. Income increases and satisfaction also increases multifold. In the comfort of your own cabin you could reach out to scores of the desired, an opportunity most used by urban experts across the nation. No matter in what one is an expert there is a lucrative proposal to learn or teach on the info highway. (Wishesh-AarKay)
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Hyderabad fire accident: Uproar on mishap November 26, 2012 19:46
Andhra Pradesh home minister Sabita Indra Reddy visited Manikonda area where a major fire accident took place last night that left six persons dead including a child. The fire broke out at a shed, which was erected for the purpose of a local shooting. The wild flames soon engulfed a residential apartment next to the shed. The police booked the case and started investigation. The reasons behind the fire accident were yet to be ascertained. However, police suspected short circuit behind the mishap. There has been loud uproar especially in Manikonda area on the fire accident. Several locals expressed their anguish with Andhra Wishesh. They said Manikonda area has been becoming a hub for many shootings especially for TV soaps. Permissions for shootings should not be given to any film unit in the residential areas failing which such incidents might take place, said observers. The government should now at least look into the issue and ban shooting in public places, they added. (AW Phani)
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British Airways to increase services November 21, 2012 18:14
British Airways is all set to increase its services between India and UK in the wake of increased number of tourists visiting England especially London. The airlines' officials have confirmed this to the media in Hyderabad on Wednesday. They said currently British Airways was operating five services from Chennai to London which would be increased by one making the number of flights between these two destinations to six. The airways has also mentioned 43 flights were shuttling between UK and different parts of the country. The number of flights would soon be increased, added airways. Meanwhile, the regional commercial manager of British Airways, Christopher has said that customers from Hyderabad and Chennai to London would enjoy a 25 per cent discount on tickets, which are booked before November 23. (AW Phani)
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Metro rail first service in 2014 November 21, 2012 12:32
With metro rail works going in full swing, many people in Hyderabad are looking forward to moving on metro trains. Regarding, the same there has been buzz on social networking websites and at bus stops. To all those with an obvious question as to when metro rail doors would be thrown open for public, we give you the exact information. The first service of metro rail would be between Nagole and Mettuguda. This route will be a part of third line service, which will be between Raidurg and Nagole. The distance between Nagole and Mettuguda would be roughly around eight kilometres. And in buses, it usually takes around less than 20 minutes to commute from Nagole to the said destination in normal hours while in peak hours it might take up to an hour. Nagole-Mettugua service would be open in another two years from now. Yes, the schedule time to start this service is December. However, it might be extended depending on the situation and the safety check ups. So, the news might be a little disappointing to those who were eagerly waiting for the first service of metro rail. Also, if the first service's final destination is Mettuguda, it might not serve purpose to the people-who most of them travel to Hitec City or Secunderabad from Nagole. To those who travel to Hitec City, Patny stop had been ideal one from where they were getting private cabs or buses to their destination. And those who want to go to Secunderabad station might still find it tough to again catch an auto rickshaw or bus from Mettuguda. One has to wait and see whether RTC will operate special buses from Mettuguda to Hitech City after the metro service starts. If yes, then metro rail's first service would receive a thumbs up. (AW Phani)
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Security to remain in place at old city November 17, 2012 17:12
The situation in old city of Hyderabad was said to be under control. The city police commissioner Anurag Sharma has confirmed the same to the media. He, however, said the security would continue to remain in place. The sources said that in order to ensure that no untoward incident takes place in the old city area, the police took the area under complete cover. A thick blanket of police was reported in many parts of the old city. It has to be mentioned here that Bhagya Lakshmi temple alleged expansion allegedly trigerred tension in the old city. There were reportedly some news channels, which telecast a few stories on the alleged riots in the sensitive old city of Hyderabad. The information and public relation department reportedly confirmed that cases were filed against those news channels, which had run the stories. (AW Phani)
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One-way on trial basis at Koti, Secunderabad November 16, 2012 17:31
In a bid to streamline traffic at Koti junction and Secunderabad Railway Station, the traffic police are planning to implement one-way traffic systems at both these places. However, owing to the infrastructural bottlenecks, authorities are planning to implement the plans on a trial basis to study the effects of one-ways. A blueprint for one-way at Secunderabad Railway Station is ready, but the existing road congestion might create problems as St. John junction, Clock Tower junction, Secunderabad Railway Station and road near Gurudwara already have heavy traffic, Additional CP (Traffic) C.V. Anand said. "We are looking for viable alternatives and will impose one-way, at both Secunderabad and Koti, on a trial basis soon," he said. Authorities also have doubts regarding the one-way initiative at Koti junction. They were sceptical about the strength of the causeway between Kachiguda and Chaderghat to sustain increased traffic volume. "Imposing one-way traffic is a better way to decongest crowded junctions and roads in the city. However, we are still weighing the feasibility of these plans here," Mr. Anand said. The traffic police is also engaging public over these issues. They have asked people to give their opinion on their Facebook page and got some valuable tips too. While some welcomed the initiatives, others pointed out the practical difficulties and suggested alternative plans. Majority of the people said the congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station is mainly due to the presence of petty vendors and pedestrians and providing an alternative for them would decongest the roads. Other suggestions included drastic steps like shifting the Midhani, Dilsukhnagar and Uppal bus stops towards the Bhoiguda entrance of the Secunderabad Railway Station.
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Petrol cheaper by a rupee from tomorrow November 15, 2012 20:48
Though the recent regulation would not help you save big bucks when you go for a fuel refill, the announcement that petrol would be sold at least 95 paise cheaper from tomorrow is always pleasant to the ears. The 95 paise cut in the price applies to Delhi while other cities would have similar slash in the petrol prices to bring merry shortly after Diwali. Petrol would cost Rs 67.24 from tomorrow after the 95 paise slash from midnight. The Mumbaikars have a Rs 1.20 reduction bringing down their petrol prices to Rs 73.53, Chennai Rs 70.57. The Rs 1.19 drop in price of petrol at Kolkata pegs the price at Rs 71.77 starting tomorrow morning. The variation in the prices reflects the differential VAT or sales tax as applicable. This is the second regulation since the 56 paisa cut per liter on October 9 following which there was a hike of 29 paise soon after. The latest reduction is due to the reduced global gasoline prices, which were termed relatively stable by the Indian Oil Corp, the number one fuel retailer in India. The price in Hyderabad and Bangalore would be reduced by a rupee to Rs 73.98 per liter and Rs 74.47 respectively. (AW- Anil)
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After Azad, it's Rahul's turn November 15, 2012 14:54
In the wake of MIM withdrawing its support to the governments at the centre and the state, leaders at the national level are reportedly shifting their on pleasing MIM failing which the party might be facing a tough time from Muslim communities especially ahead of elections in Gujarat. Notably, general secretary of AICC, Rahul Gandhi reportedly telephoned MIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and asked him to reconsider his decision. But it looks like Asaduddin already made up the mind and the question of withdrawing the resignation might not arise, said observers. It may be noted that Asaduddin Owaisi already said Jagan was his new friend. Since Jaganmohan Reddy is a rival of Congress party, Congress is worried that MIM might join hands with YSR Congress party in 2014 election. In case something like that happens, it will be a cakewalk for YSRC to sweep assembly elections and it might even grow as a national party in future. One has to wait and watch as to how Congress would please MIM. (AW Phani)
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Sec 144 lifted in old city November 14, 2012 16:55
Hyderabad police has lifted CrPC Section 144 in the old city. The police removed the barricades and removed the traffic restrictions, which were in place after disturbances over Charminar temple row. The situation is therefore limping back to normalcy. The situation in the old city is being supervised by traffic commissioner of police, C V Anand and DCP Akun Sabarwal. As of now, the situation at the old city was normal. The security was, however, not withdrawn from the old city. It may be noted that Hyderabad police commissioner said Asadduddin Owaisi, MIM president and Hyderabad MP, promised the police that he would strive and maintain peace and restrain the city. It may be recalled that Bhagya Lakshmi temple adjacent to Charminar created tense atmosphere in old city of Hyderabad and MIM reportedly objected the alleged expansion of the temple expressing his concern for heritage structure Charminar. The matter is now prejudice. Upset over the temple row, MIM eventually withdrew its support from UPA and also to Congress in the state. The police, in order, to ensure no untoward situation takes place, imposed Section 144. Asadduddin Owaisi took on the same today in the press meet and alleged that many shops in the bustling streets of old city were still close and an undeclared curfew was in place. The police now lifted Section 144. (AW Phani)
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