Siddipet: Inspiration for the Telangana Model of Development

19/12/202318/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Siddipet: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) has said that Siddipet, the constituency he represents, is the inspiration for the Telangana model of development. Speaking at a public meeting in Siddipet on Tuesday, KCR said that the Telangana model of development is based on the principle of inclusive growth, with a focus on providing … Read more

Election officials in Telangana monitor TV networks for violations

19/12/202318/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Telangana: Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) officials in GHMC headquarters are keeping a close watch on all the election-related content on television networks.

The team works in two shifts round-the-clock, supervised by three Assistant Engineers. They look out for MCC violations regarding paid news and advertisements, along with any other stories that may be violating the poll code. All the channels are also recorded and up to one TB data is stored.

Meanwhile, other teams record the data of the 90 flying squads deployed across the city. As squads go about their checks and seizures, record and accumulate the data, and send it to the Commissioner for review.

Another five-member team is also deployed to monitor the complaints posted on the Election Commission of India‘s (ECI) cVIGIL app. This app allows citizens, officers, and even flying squads to register complaints.

Congress MP Su Thirunavukkarasar Appointed AICC Observer for Telangana Assembly Polls

17/10/2023 by hnknews.com

New Delhi: In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has designated Su Thirunavukkarasar, a Member of Parliament from the Congress party, as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) observer for the upcoming Telangana assembly elections. The announcement of Su Thirunavukkarasar’s appointment as the AICC observer was made via a party … Read more

Unaccounted Cash Seized from Telangana Grameena Bank Employees

19/12/202317/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Telangana, seized unaccounted cash of Rs 99 lakh from employees of Telangana Grameena Bank on Monday night. The cash was seized during a random vehicle check at around 9 pm. The employees were shifting the cash from Kagaznagar to Rebbena at the time of the check. The employees failed to … Read more

Telangana: KTR urges people to say no to “Scamgress”

18/12/202314/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Telangana: Telangana’s BRS working president KTR has accused the Congress party of pumping crores of rupees into the state to purchase votes in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Sharing a news report about the seizure of around Rs 42 crore from a BJP corporator’s residence during Income Tax raids in Karnataka, KTR took to social media to call out the Congress party.

He accused the “intellectually bankrupt” Congress of pumping crores of rupees from Karnataka to purchase votes in Telangana, which is set to go to polls on December 3.

“Their PCC Cheap was the one who was caught on camera bribing in Vote for Note scam and now since this criminal is now leading the pack of Thugs, this was very much expected. Let’s say No to ‘Scamgress’ in TS,” he tweeted.

KTR’s comments come at a time when the Congress party is trying to make inroads in Telangana. The party has recently appointed A. Revanth Reddy as its state president. Reddy, a former TDP leader, is known for his aggressive style of politics.

The Telangana Assembly elections are expected to be a close contest between the ruling BRS and the BJP. The Congress party is hoping to play the role of a kingmaker in the elections.

Tragic Suicide Sparks Protests in Hyderabad Over Group-II Exam Postponement Concerns

19/12/202314/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Hyderabad: Late on Friday night, the Ashoknagar neighborhood in Hyderabad bore witness to widespread protests following the tragic suicide of a 23-year-old woman, Marri Pravalika, who had taken her own life while residing in a local hostel. Marri Pravalika, a native of Warangal, was reportedly preparing for the highly-anticipated Group-II exams conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC).

In the wake of this heart-wrenching incident, groups of students and young individuals took to the streets of Ashoknagar to express their grievances. They alleged that Pravalika had been deeply distressed by the sudden postponement of the Group-II exams, which eventually led to her decision to end her own life.

A purported suicide note, believed to have been authored by Pravalika, included an emotional plea to her mother for forgiveness, emphasizing her sense of helplessness.

The tragic incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Gandhinagar police, prompting law enforcement to swiftly respond to the Ashoknagar locality. The protests gained momentum around midnight as aspirants for the Group-II exams, as well as other students, rallied together in significant numbers to voice their concerns.

The TSPSC had recently rescheduled the Group II exams in light of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for November. These postponed exams are now slated to take place on January 6 and 7, 2024, having initially been scheduled for November 2 and 3.

Sangareddy Pharmaceutical Reactor Explosion Injures 15

19/12/202314/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Sangareddy: Fifteen workers were seriously injured in a reactor explosion at Amar Labs in IDA Bollaram on Saturday night. The injured were rushed to Mamatha Medical College Hospital, where three are in critical condition with over 60 percent burns. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but IDA Bollaram Police have registered a … Read more

Hyderabad: Brindavan Girls Hostel Student Suicide, Students Protest for Justice

13/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Hyderabad: Brindavan Girls Hostel Student Suicide, Students Protest for Justice, Refuse to Let Police Take Body Warangal girl Pravalika, who was preparing for Groups at the Brindavan Girls Hostel in Hyderabad, committed suicide on the evening of October 13, 2023. Her death has sparked outrage among students, who have taken to the streets of Ashok … Read more

Gambling Camps Flourish in Telangana Despite Ban

18/02/202413/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Despite a ban on gambling in Telangana, gambling camps are operating secretly in swanky apartments and air-conditioned rooms, especially on weekends and holidays. These camps are reportedly operated by certain persons who bribe top police officials every month. To participate in the gambling at these camps, one has to pay somewhere between Rs 3,000 and … Read more

BRS Confident of Hat-trick Win in Telangana Assembly Elections

19/12/202313/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy on Friday called upon the BRS leaders and cadre to gear up to make the party win the consecutive third assembly election. He expressed confidence that the people would stand with the BRS to back its welfare schemes and development programmes. Jagadish Reddy said that the BRS government’s welfare schemes, … Read more

Nalgonda District to Check Vehicles at Border for Money, Liquor

19/12/202313/10/2023 by hnknews.com

District Collector Orders Strict Checking at State Borders to Prevent Illegal Transportation of Money and Liquor Nalgonda: District Collector and District Election Officer RV Karnan on Friday ordered strict checking at all state border integrated check posts in the district to prevent illegal transportation of money and liquor into the district. He said that the … Read more

Schools in Telangana to break for Dasara vacation from October 13, 2023

19/12/202312/10/2023 by hnknews.com

Schools in Telangana, including both government and private schools, will break for the Dasara vacation on Friday, October 13, 2023. The vacation will last for 13 days, until October 25, 2023, and schools will reopen on October 26, 2023.

Junior colleges in Telangana will also have a vacation during this time, but it will be shorter, lasting for 7 days from October 19 to 25, 2023. Junior colleges will also reopen on October 26, 2023.

The Dasara vacation is one of the longest holidays in Telangana, and it is a time for families and communities to come together to celebrate the festival of Dasara. Dasara is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, and it is one of the most important festivals in Telangana.

During the Dasara vacation, many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. Others visit temples and participate in religious ceremonies. Many people also enjoy taking part in cultural events and festivals that are held during this time.