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  • Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at building in Madhapur

    Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at building in Madhapur

    Hyderabad: Property was gutted down when a fire broke out at a building at Madhapur on Saturday evening. No casualties were reported in the incident.

    According to the fire officials, the fire broke out at the penthouse of a building located near the Hitech city around 8.30 p.m.

    On information, two fire tenders from Madhapur fire station were rushed to the spot. The firefighter doused the flames. Officials suspect the fire might have occurred due to a short circuit.

    However, they are trying to ascertain the exact reason.

  • ED seizes gold worth over Rs 1 Cr, cash around Rs 15 lakh in Bhubaneswar

    ED seizes gold worth over Rs 1 Cr, cash around Rs 15 lakh in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized gold worth over Rs 1 crore and cash around Rs 15 lakh during raids in Bhubaneswar recently.

    The ED officials seized cash amounting to Rs 15 Lakhs and gold jewellery weighing 1.978 Kgs worth Rs 1.13 Crore during raid on the Surnag Builders Private Limited and G D S Builders Private Limited.

    “ED has carried out search operations under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 on 18.5.2023 8 residential and commercial premises in Bhubaneswar in bank fraud cases pertaining to M/s GDS Builders Pvt. Ltd., M/s Surnag Builders Pvt. Ltd. and others,” said the law enforcement and economic intelligence agency on its Twitter handle.

    “During the searches, cash amounting to Rs. 15 Lakhs, gold jewellery weighing 1.978 Kgs. worth Rs. 1.13 Crore, sale deeds of certain properties, various incriminating documents and certain electronic devices were recovered which were duly seized,” it added.

  • Tata Steel Mining Organises Bird-Watching Session, Distributes Nests At Odisha’s Sukinda

    Tata Steel Mining Organises Bird-Watching Session, Distributes Nests At Odisha’s Sukinda

    Sukinda: Tata Steel Mining Ltd (TSML) organised a bird-watching session at its Sukinda Chromite Mine campus here on Friday as part of its commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation.

    The event, aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation and creating environmental awareness, brought together a diverse group of nature enthusiasts, conservationists and local stakeholders to explore the rich avian biodiversity surrounding the Sukinda Chromite Mine.

    The session started early in the morning in lush surroundings of the campus, offering an opportunity for participants to observe the behaviour and habitat of sparrows first-hand.

    Dr Justus Joshua, senior scientist and biodiversity expert, guided the event, providing valuable insights into the life cycle, nesting habits and migration patterns of the birds.

    “We are delighted to have organised this bird-watching session, as it allows us to appreciate the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. The programme aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability. By organising this event, we aim to raise awareness among the communities about protection of birds and encourage all to take small but meaningful steps towards their conservation,” said Pankaj Satija, Managing Director, Tata Steel Mining.

    The company distributed specially-designed artificial nests to the participants to promote installation of these nests in homes, offices and public spaces to create a conducive environment for birds to thrive and multiply.

    TSML had earlier launched the ‘Love Sparrows’ programme to highlight the importance of sparrows in maintaining ecological balance and alarming decline in their population.

    TSML has also installed artificial nests in the mine campus to contribute to protection and conservation of sparrows in the region.

  • CUO At Odisha’s Koraput To Start 4 New Courses Focusing On Farming From This Academic Year

    CUO At Odisha’s Koraput To Start 4 New Courses Focusing On Farming From This Academic Year

    Koraput: The Central University of Odisha (CUO) will start three new under-graduate (UG) courses and one post-graduate (PG) programme from 2023-24 academic year.

    The new courses include 4-year BSc in Agriculture Science, Dairy Science and Forest Management and two-year PG/MBA programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

    Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof Chakradhar Tripathi had a meeting with the Ministry of Education at New Delhi on new programmes for the young generations of not only Odisha but also India. Considering the academic scenario in the country, it has been decided to launch the new courses to cater to the interest of the young population including the tribal community.

    Speaking on the new courses, the vice-chancellor said, “Agriculture, livestock, and forest products are the mainstay of the economy of Koraput district and more than 80% of its population directly depends on agriculture. Majority of farmers use traditional farming systems. This traditional knowledge is transmitted from generation to generation by families.”

    In 2012, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations accorded the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) to the traditional agricultural system being practiced in Koraput for promoting food security and conserving biodiversity.

    “Keeping this in view, the CUO will start the BSc programme in Agriculture Science, Dairy Science and Forest Management from 2023-24 academic session”, said Prof Tripathi.

    He further said Koraput is a prominent producer of rice, millet, ginger, coffee, black pepper, vegetable, and jackfruit. Besides, strawberry, dragon fruit, apple, banana, and other rare fruit are also produced in the district.

    “In spite of such huge production, there is no adequate management and supply chain system for marketing these products at the national and international level. The new programme of two-year PG/MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will fulfill these demands,” he added.

    The university will issue admission notice for the new programmes shortly and the admission process will be completed by July 31. While the intake capacity in each discipline will be 44, the new faculty for the programmes will be recruited soon, he said.

  • ‘Positive outcomes of Jal Shakti Abhiyan initiatives evident in Jangaon’

    ‘Positive outcomes of Jal Shakti Abhiyan initiatives evident in Jangaon’

    Jangaon: A central team of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan has appreciated the efforts and success of the State Government in improving groundwater levels in Jangaon district, The team lead by Chief Nodal Officer of Jal Shakti Abhiyan, K Manicka Raj and expressed satisfaction over the progress made in enhancing the groundwater level.

    During the visit, the team inspected various initiatives implemented in the district, including farm ponds, ponds, check dams, diversion of rain water from government buildings to sump pits, percolation tanks, the Amrit Sarovara scheme, water-based agriculture, horticulture, drip irrigation, and water management systems.

    District Collector Ch Shivalingaiah and Additional Collector Praful Desai, who received the team, apprised them of the measures undertaken to augment water resources.

    Manica Raju, who is the Joint Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), urged the officials to effectively utilize these schemes to raise the ground water level for the benefit of farmers. DRDO PD Ram Reddy, DAO Vinod Kumar, Horticulture official Latha, and other officials accompanied the team during the field inspection.

  • Rural students now study in top colleges in Telangana

    Rural students now study in top colleges in Telangana

    Hyderabad: Students from remote places in the State are receiving equal opportunities on par with their urban counterparts in getting admissions to top and reputed degree colleges in Hyderabad. Courtesy the Degree Online Services Telangana (DOST), the online and app-based platform.

    The DOST has aided over 5,100 students mostly from rural areas in securing admissions in top colleges including Nizam College, Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Government City College, Hyderabad and Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam formerly known as Osmania University College for Women, Koti, during the academic year 2022-23.

    Of the total admissions, the Telangana State Council of Higher Education data show that 1,520 students, mostly from rural background, joined colleges of the Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam followed by 1,415 students enrolling in the Government City College, 1,294 in Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet and 915 in Nizam College.

    As a wide range of course combinations and colleges are offered on the DOST platform, rural students are no longer limiting themselves to the institutions available in their respective home towns but are exploring various options and securing admissions in preferred courses in Hyderabad.

    From Nalgonda district, the DOST last year facilitated 114 and 147 students get enrolled in Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam and Government City College respectively. Similarly, students from remote places in Adilabad, Nirmal, Mulugu, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts got admissions into the said institutions in Hyderabad during the academic year 2022-23.

    Unlimited Opportunites

    Most students who got admissions were toppers in the intermediate. Degree admissions via DOST are granted based on the merit secured in the intermediate and rule of reservation.

    One of the crucial aspects of the DOST is doing away with the geographical barriers, allowing students from remote villages to apply for degree admissions at the click of a button. Without having to travel long distances to obtain an application form from different colleges and submitting the same for admissions, the DOST enabled students to apply for all participating degree colleges with just an application form.

  • Former state basketball player Gali Ravikanth passes away after cardiac arrest at YMCA Secunderabad court

    Former state basketball player Gali Ravikanth passes away after cardiac arrest at YMCA Secunderabad court

    Hyderabad: Former State and State Bank of India, Hyderabad Circle basketball player Gali Ravikanth breathed his last after suffering a cardiac arrest while at the YMCA Secunderabad basketball court on Thursday.

    Ravikanth collapsed while warming up and recovered after receiving CPR from a doctor who was at the ground. He was rushed to Yashoda Hospital across the road but could not survive.

    Ravikanth was a Deputy Manager with State Bank of India and is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.

    State Bank of India teammates and Telangana Basketball Association condoled the passing away of Ravikanth and as a mark of respect silence was observed at YMCA Secunderabad on Friday at the start of a 3×3 basketball tournament.

    Ravikanth started his career at Guntur under the tutelage of Mohd Shamshuddin and represented the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh State junior team which won medals at the national championships and the legendary GM Sampath Kumar identified his talent after which he joined the AP Sports Hostel at Hyderabad from 1986 to 1989.

    He continued to represent AP in the senior section and joined State Bank of India. Playing along with Mohd Rizwan, B Harikrishna Prasad, G Chenna Reddy and L C Umakanth, all international players made the SBI Hyderabad Circle one of the renowned teams in the country.

    Ravikanth had been selected for the Rest of India men’s team which won the silver medal at the Pre Asian Championships.

  • Khairatabad continues to bear burnt of summer, hottest area in Hyderabad

    Khairatabad continues to bear burnt of summer, hottest area in Hyderabad

    Hyderabad: The blistering heatwave continues to grip Hyderabad with 31 localities in the city witnessing the mercury soar above the 40-degrees Celsius mark on Friday.

    Khairatabad in the heart of the city continued to bear the brunt of the extreme heat. Khairatabad recorded a staggering maximum temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius, maintaining its position as the hottest spot in the city for the past 10 days.

    Close on its heels, Kapra registered 41.3 degrees Celsius. Other localities such as Uppal, Serilingamapally, Saroornagar, Bandlaguda, Shaiket, and Hayathnagar also experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

    As the temperatures reached unbearable levels, the denizens are employing various tactics to combat the relentless heat. Some individuals resort to makeshift shields and umbrellas, utilizing any available material to shield themselves from the scorching sun while on the move.

    Others opted for clothing that provides maximum coverage, ensuring minimal exposure to the blistering rays. Seeking refuge under the shade of trees, some found solace in sipping coconut water and other refreshing beverages to cool down and replenish their energy.

    The situation is not limited to Hyderabad alone, other districts in the State are also grappling with the scorching heatwave. Karimnagar experienced a sweltering maximum temperature of 45.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, closely followed by Nalgonda and Nirmal, both recording temperatures of 45.1 degrees Celsius.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning, stating that pockets of Telangana will continue to experience uncomfortable weather due to the high temperature and humid air on Saturday.

    The forecast further predicts that the heatwave will persist for the next six days. In a glimmer of hope, the weather department has anticipated the possibility of rain or thundershowers in the city next week. However, the frequency of these precipitation events is expected to be relatively low.

    Max temperatures on Friday:

    Hyderabad:

    Khairatabad – 42.5 degrees Celsius

    Kapra – 41.3 degrees Celsius

    Uppal – 41.2 degrees Celsius

    Serilingampally – 41.1 degrees Celsius

    Quthbullapur – 41.1 degrees Celsius

    Charminar – 41.1 degrees Celsius

    Saroornagar – 40.5 degrees Celsius

    Nampally – 40.7 degrees Celsius

    Telangana Districts:

    Karimnagar – 45.4 degrees Celsius

    Nalgonda – 45.4 degrees Celsius

    Nirmal – 45.1 degrees Celsius

    Mancherial – 44.9 degrees Celsius

    Suryapet – 44.8 degrees Celsius

  • Hyderabad Black Hawks tie up with Italy’s Pallavolo Padova

    Hyderabad Black Hawks tie up with Italy’s Pallavolo Padova

    Hyderabad: Hyderabad Black Hawks, the team in Prime Volleyball League, announced a strategic partnership with Pallavolo Padova, a leading club from Italy’s Superliga.

    This alliance promises to bring world-class coaching and robust infrastructure to India, propelling Indian volleyball talents onto the global stage and establishing a cultural and athletic bridge between India and Italy.

    The Hyderabad Black Hawks, known for pioneering strategies and audacious decisions, have set the standard in Indian volleyball. From appointing the first world-class coach in the Prime Volleyball League to creating a sensational showbiz experience for their fans, and enlisting celebrities to amplify fan engagement, the Black Hawks have consistently demonstrated a willingness to elevate their status and extend their reach in the realm of sports.

    Their partner, Pallavolo Padova, brings over half a century of rich volleyball tradition to the table. A mainstay in the Italian Superliga, Padova embodies volleyball excellence and is known for empowering its players through superior game sense. This collaboration signals Padova’s readiness to adapt and evolve in the global volleyball landscape.

  • Hyderabad: Woman kills husband, tries to pass it off as accident

    Hyderabad: Woman kills husband, tries to pass it off as accident

    Hyderabad: A woman who killed her husband with the help of her paramour and tried to pass it off as a fire accident, was arrested by the Jagadgirigutta police on Friday.

    Durga Bhavani (26) and her husband Jayakrishna (36), a gym trainer, both natives of Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh, had a love marriage and the couple has three children. The family recently moved to Allwyn Colony.

    The prime suspect, Chinna (22) from Chandanagar, who was Jayakrishna’s close friend developed an extra-marital affair with Durga Bhavani during his frequent visits to the latter’s house.

    According to the police, Jayakrishna learnt about the affair and since then there have been frequent fights between the couple on the matter. Recently, Jayakrishna had been seriously planning to leave Hyderabad and relocate to their native place.

    Durga Bhavani, who feared losing her paramour if she leaves the city, decided to eliminate her husband along with him.

    As per their plan, Durga Bhavani went to her native place along with children to stay with her parents for some days. On May 10 night, Jayakrishna and Chinna had a liquor party at the former’s house and after making him fully drunk, Chinna poured petrol and set Jayakrishna ablaze. This, allegedly was done, with Durga Bhavani watching the act on a video call.

    Police said Jayakrishna suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot. Durga Bhavani tried to stage it as a fire accident and also gave a false statement to the police based on which, the case was pursued as a fire accident.

    However, following suspicions raised by Jayakrishna’s family, the police took her into custody and she spilled the beans during questioning. Chinna too was arrested.