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Hyderabad: Textile Store Gutted in Early Morning Fire

A textile store in Ramnagar was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Friday. No casualties were reported, but the store owner suffered heavy losses.

The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Local residents noticed smoke coming out of the store and called the fire department. Two fire engines were rushed to the spot and the fire was brought under control within an hour.

However, by then, the store and its contents had been completely destroyed. The store was full of cotton, fiber, and cloth material, which helped the fire to spread quickly. The cost of the damage is estimated to be in lakhs of rupees.

The police are investigating the incident.

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Telangana Launches Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for Government School Students

IT Minister KT Rama Rao launched the Telangana government’s Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for government school students at Government High School for Girls, West Marredpally, Hyderabad on Friday.

After greeting students, Rama Rao had breakfast with them in the dining hall. The inaugural breakfast menu included Idli with sambar, puri and alu kurma, upma and chutney, and kesari sweet.

Rama Rao described the breakfast as nutritious and read out the day-wise breakfast menu. He asked the students to call up officials if they do not get food as per the menu.

Rama Rao, who is also MA&UD Minister, directed the GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose to ensure that quality is maintained and food samples are tested frequently. He also asked teachers to give their feedback.

The breakfast scheme was also launched at one school in each assembly constituency. Finance Minister T Harish Rao, along with Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy, commenced the scheme at ZPHS Raviryal in Ranga Reddy district. The scheme will be expanded to all schools after Dasara vacation.

The Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme is a unique initiative by the Telangana government to provide nutritious food to government school students. The scheme is aimed at improving the health and well-being of students, and to help them focus on their studies.

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Hyderabad’s IDL Lake Gets a Remarkable Transformation

The Rangadhamuni Lake, popularly known as IDL Lake, in Kukatpally, Hyderabad has undergone a remarkable transformation. The lakefront area is now a major leisure spot with a dedicated pathway, ample seating space, unique light fixtures, and landscaped gardens.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) took up the beautification works at a cost of Rs. 9.80 crore. The uneven road has been replaced with a paver blocks walkway made of cobblestone and granite flooring. Stepped and cubicle seating have been provided for visitors to relax and enjoy the lake views.

Towering light fixtures that look like red flowers are the main attraction at the lake. A dedicated toilet block and dustbins have also been put in place to maintain hygiene.

The 568-meter-long main bund abutting the Mumbai National Highway is in close proximity to multiple residential colonies and gated communities, which makes this lake a happening hangout spot in the city.

The IDL Lake transformation is a welcome step towards making Hyderabad a more livable city. The lakefront area is now a beautiful and inviting space for people of all ages to enjoy.

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Goldman Sachs Opens New Office in Hyderabad, India

IT Minister KT Rama Rao inaugurated a new state-of-the-art office of Goldman Sachs in Hyderabad, India on Thursday. The office will serve as a Centre of Excellence for the firm’s client onboarding efforts, platform engineering, and global enterprise partnerships.

Goldman Sachs began operations in Hyderabad in March 2021 with a focus on engineering, finance, human capital management, consumer business services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The new office, located in Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, has a capacity of 2,500 professionals.

Minister Rao said that the opening of the new office reflects Telangana’s commitment to attracting and supporting multinational firms. “This will contribute to our existing vibrant ecosystem of global companies and startups here and create global opportunities for the local talent,” he said.

Goldman Sachs International CEO Richard Gnodde said that the company’s growth story in India is compelling and enabled by the country’s extraordinary talent. Over the last two decades, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have become integral to the firm’s global activities. Our new Hyderabad office is a testament to the firm’s continued commitment to Indian talent, which is world-class.

Goldman Sachs Services India Country Head Gunjan Samtani said that in just two years, the company’s teams in Hyderabad have established deep competencies driving enhanced client experience and revenue enablement.

The new office is designed to be sustainable and eco-friendly. This year, an additional 40 electric vehicles will be added to the existing fleet of 190 vehicles in the Hyderabad employee commutation programme, with onsite electric charging infrastructure. Separately, about 70 percent of products procured for the office interiors were sourced from local vendors.

Collectively with the Bengaluru office, India has the largest presence of Goldman Sachs globally outside its New York headquarters.

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KT Rama Rao announces 1 lakh more double bedroom houses in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao announced that the state government will construct one lakh more double-bedroom houses in Hyderabad, in addition to the one lakh houses already constructed.

Of the one lakh houses already constructed, 60,000 have already been allotted to eligible beneficiaries.

The Minister said that he will take up the appeal to construct one lakh more double-bedroom houses with Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for the benefit of the poor and homeless.

Rama Rao also announced that the Chief Minister has instructed the government to initiate measures for supplying water daily and round the clock in the city.

He said that the state government is focused on improving basic infrastructure in Hyderabad, including roads, nalas, and the drainage network.

The Minister appealed to the people not to get carried away by the false promises made by the Congress and BJP. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s contributions to Telangana in the last nine years are a big zero, and so is his contribution to the construction of Amaravathi in Andhra Pradesh.

Rama Rao said that the state government has spent Rs.933 crore on improving water supply and infra works in the Kukatpally constituency alone. He said that 50 percent of the works are completed and 50 percent needs to be taken up.

The Minister also announced that the state government will shortly sanction Rs.5000 crore for the SNDP Phase II program after completing the SNDP Phase I program.

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KT Rama Rao to launch Rs 900 crore worth of development projects in Hanamkonda
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Traffic restrictions in Warangal tomorrow: Alternate routes and timings

Warangal: Due to the visit of the Chief Minister to Warangal tomorrow, there will be traffic restrictions in the tri city area.

The following roads will be closed from 10:00 AM to 2:PM:

● Hanamkonda Bus Stand to Warangal Fort
● Warangal Fort to Kakatiya University
● Kakatiya University to Hanamkonda Bus Stand

Commuters are advised to take alternate routes during this time. Traffic police will be
deployed to guide traffic and ensure smooth flow of vehicles.

Here are some alternate routes that commuters can take:

● From Hanamkonda Bus Stand to Warangal Fort: Commuters can take the
bypass road via Kazipet.
● From Warangal Fort to Kakatiya University: Commuters can take the road via
Fort Gate and Ambedkar Chowrasta.
● From Kakatiya University to Hanamkonda Bus Stand: Commuters can take the
road via Ambedkar Chowrasta and Fort Gate.

 

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Foolproof Security for ICC World Cup 2023 Matches in Hyderabad

The Rachakonda Police are making foolproof security arrangements for the ICC World Cup 2023 matches to be held on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

Key Security Measures

  • Around 1,500 personnel from Rachakonda Police, Telangana State Special Police, Armed Reserve, Central Crime Station, and traffic police will be deployed, apart from riot control force being on a standby.
  • Every inch of the stadium is covered by high-definition surveillance cameras.
  • A total of 360 CCTV cameras are installed in and around the stadium, including at vehicle checkpoints and parking places.
  • A joint command and control room is established at the stadium to monitor the surveillance footage for taking immediate action.
  • Anti-sabotage checks with the help of bomb detection teams will continue round-the-clock until the match is completed.
  • An effective communication system is being maintained with the allocation of VHF sets to every sub-inspector and above rank for quick response.
  • The police are setting up checkpoints at all the entry points of the stadium to carry out anti-sabotage checks and frisking of persons.
  • Separate teams are being deployed for checking the movements of antisocial elements.
  • Three mobile phone technicians are deployed at each gate for checking the mobile phones of spectators.
  • SHE Teams are deployed in and around the stadium to control eve teasing.
  • Vigilance teams are deployed to control the vendors and their rates as prescribed by the authorities.

Banned Items

  • Laptops
  • Banners
  • Water bottles
  • Cameras
  • Cigarettes
  • Electronic items
  • Matchbox/lighters
  • Sharp metal/plastic objects
  • Binoculars
  • Coins
  • Writing pens
  • Batteries
  • Helmets
  • Perfumes
  • Bags
  • Outside eatables

Police Appeal

The police have appealed to the public to enjoy the matches with a sportsman spirit and show the “tehzeeb” of Hyderabad to the world. They have advised people to stay within their limits and not disturb or intrude on the personal space of others.

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World Cup Cricket Matches at Uppal Stadium: Traffic Diversions Announced
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World Cup Cricket Matches at Uppal Stadium: Traffic Diversions Announced

The Rachakonda Police have notified certain traffic diversions between 12.30 pm and 11.30 pm on Friday, Monday and Tuesday in view of the World Cup cricket matches to be held at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal.

Heavy vehicles

  • From Warangal Highway towards Chengicherla: Diverted towards Chengicherla X road-Cherlapally-IOCL-NFC road.
  • From LB Nagar to Nagole: Diverted towards Nagole Metro Station to HMDA-Boduppal-Chengicherla X road.
  • From Mallapur towards Nacharam IDA: Diverted to Nacharam IDA to Cherlapally-Chengicherla.

Regular traffic

There will be no restrictions on the movement of regular traffic on the Uppal crossroads to Genpact.

Please note that these traffic diversions are subject to change at the discretion of the traffic police. It is advisable to plan your journey accordingly and allow extra time for travel.

 

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KT Rama Rao to launch Rs 900 crore worth of development projects in Hanamkonda

Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao will launch Rs 900 crore worth of development projects in Hanamkonda on Friday.

The projects include a bus station modeled after the RTC bus station in Hyderabad, as well as other infrastructure projects.

MLAs Vinay Bhaskar, Challa Dharma Reddy and MLC Baswaraju Saraiah also held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the projects and criticize the BJP.

Vinay Bhaskar said that the BJP was doing petty politics and talking in a way that degrades people. He also said that while the BRS was worshipping Mahatma Gandhi, the BJP was worshipping Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Gandhi.

Vinay Bhaskar also said that the BRS had no business with the BJP and that the party did not have to join the NDA alliance. He challenged the BJP to fulfil the promises made to Telangana during the bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh if the party loves the people of the State. Vinay Bhaskar also predicted that the BJP would not get deposits in the upcoming elections and that the party’s existing MLAs would also lose.

Baswaraj Saraiah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on Minister KT Rama Rao were not correct. He also said all the people of the country were looking towards Telangana.

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Quadrant to create 500 jobs in Hanamkonda IT park
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Income Tax Raids Underway at Over 100 Locations in Hyderabad

The Income Tax department conducted raids at over 100 locations in Hyderabad on Thursday, targeting industrialists, businessmen, contractors, chit-fund companies, and finance companies.

About 100 teams of I-T sleuths searched premises in areas like Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Shamshabad, and Jubilee Hills. They were reportedly looking into complaints of tax evasion and were checking records of financial transactions, computers, laptops, and other digital records.

The raids come amid a crackdown on tax evasion in the city. In recent months, the I-T department has conducted raids on several high-profile individuals and businesses in Hyderabad.

Further details are awaited.

 

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Hyderabad Man Kills Brother Over Personal Grudge, Surrenders to Police

Sabir Ahmed, a man from Hyderabad, killed his brother Sajid Ahmed on Wednesday night over a personal grudge. The incident happened at Basava Taraka Nagar Filmnagar.

Sabir suspected that his wife was being harassed by Sajid and confronted him. An argument took place between them on Wednesday night and later the suspect stabbed Sajid to death, said the police.

The suspect later surrendered before the police. The filmnagar police registered a case and investigating.

This is a tragic incident that could have been avoided. It is important to remember that violence is never the answer, and that there are always other ways to resolve conflict. If you are feeling angry or frustrated, please reach out to a trusted friend or family member for support. There are also many resources available to help you manage your anger, such as therapy or anger management classes.

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Quadrant to create 500 jobs in Hanamkonda IT park

Hanamkonda, Telangana: Quadrant Resources, a software company, is all set to begin its operations in the IT park in Madikonda, Hanamkonda district. The company will provide direct employment to local youth in the software sector.

Quadrant Resources is the third major company to set up its office in Warangal after Cyient and Tech Mahindra. The state government has allotted 50,000 square feet of space to the company and invested Rs 35 crore for its establishment.

The company has already hired 100-150 local youth and plans to create 500 jobs in the next two years. Quadrant Resources CEO Vamshi Reddy said that he decided to set up his company in Warangal to help engineering students build a career.

“Many engineering students from Warangal prefer to migrate to metropolitan cities like Hyderabad and other states, as there are no job opportunities here. I wanted to create job opportunities for local youth in their own city,” Reddy said.

The Telangana government is promoting the IT sector in Warangal and other Tier-II cities. The state government has set a target of creating one lakh IT jobs in Warangal by 2025.

The establishment of Quadrant Resources is a positive development for the IT sector in Warangal and Telangana. It will provide much-needed employment opportunities to local youth and boost the economic growth of the region.