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Hyderabad: Mob attacks social worker in Kalapather

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Mild tension prevailed at Kalapather on Thursday night after some unidentified persons allegedly tried to attack the house of social worker Mohd Imran alias caller Imran.
Following the gathering, the police rushed Quick Reaction Teams and additional police forces to the locality.
The police dispersed the gathering.
The immediate reason for the gathering of the persons who came on motorcycles is not known.
Police sources said a few hours before the mob gathered at their house of Imran, he made phone calls to an MLA and rudely put questioned him.
A video clip of a mob moving around on bikes in Kalapather is doing rounds on social media. Another video of some people shouting in front of their house of Imran also went viral.
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February 3, 2023
Hyderabad: Ahead of Ramzan, arrangements begin at Makkah Masjid

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Hyderabad: Ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, minorities welfare department officials are planning to give a facelift to Makkah Masjid located near Charminar, Hyderabad.
The target is to complete the restoration works before the commencement of Ramzan which is likely to begin in Hyderabad on March 23.
On Thursday, minorities welfare department director B Shafiullah and Wakf Board officials visited the mosque. After inspecting the works that are going on at the mosque, he asked officials to complete them before Ramzan begins in Hyderabad, TOI reported.
Ramzan to bring hustle-bustle to markets in Hyderabad
With around 50 days left for Ramzan to begin, markets in various parts of Hyderabad are getting ready to welcome a huge rise in business activities during the month.
With no Covid-related restrictions, hectic activity can be expected in markets and neighbourhoods as people will purchase the essentials for fasting.
After the outbreak of the pandemic, the upcoming Ramzan will be the second one that will be free from Covid-related restrictions.
The holy month in 2020 was completely overshadowed by the pandemic whereas, the celebrations in 2021 were low-key due to various Covid-related restrictions.
Fasting during Ramzan
Muslims across the world observe fast from dawn to sunset during the holy month. Fasting, the third of the five tenets of Islam, is obligatory for all adults except those who are ill.

During Ramzan, Hyderabad comes alive. The worshippers throng the mosques for prayers till around midnight. For ‘sahr’ and morning prayers, people wake up in the wee hours of the day.
The sighting of the crescent on either the 29th or 30th of Ramzan marks the end of the holy month. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the Islamic calendar’s Shawwal month.
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February 3, 2023
Veteran Telugu film director K Viswanath passes away in Hyderabad at 92

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Delhi: Renowned Telugu filmmaker Kalatapasvi K Viswanath passed away at his residence on Thursday at the age of 92 from age-related ailments
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday expressed grief at the demise of the Padmashri and Dadasaheb Phalke winner and stated the renowned film director brought depth and dignity to the medium, earning global recognition for his movies.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao expressed his condolences over the death of Viswanath, who is famed for films like ‘Sankarabharanam’, ‘Sagara Sangamam’, ‘Swathi Muthyam’ and ‘Swarna Kamalam.’
“Viswanath was a rare distinguished film director who chose an ordinary story and turned it into a classic movie on the silver screen with his amazing talent,” he was quoted as saying in a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.
KCR also recalled a discussion between Viswanath and him on movies, music and literature when he visited the ailing noted director’s home.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a tweet, expressed his grief over the filmmaker’s demise and stated he was “a mirror of Telugu culture and Indian arts.”
“Vishwanath is a mirror of Telugu culture and Indian arts. Films under his direction have brought unparalleled respect to the Telugu film industry. He will remain forever in the hearts of Telugu people as an artist,” Reddy said.
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said in a tweet, “Deeply grieved to hear of the demise of renowned film director, Sri K. Viswanath. As a filmmaker, he brought depth and dignity to the medium earning global recognition for his movies with a message. May his atma attain sadgati! Om shanti!”

Viswanath was undergoing treatment for age-related illnesses at a private hospital in Hyderabad and passed away yesterday.
Telugu cinema megastar, Chiranjeevi Konidela also took to Twitter to express grief over the demise of the filmmaker, who has directed over 50 films in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil.
“Shocked beyond words! Shri K Viswanath’s loss is an irreplaceable void to Indian / Telugu Cinema and to me personally! Man of numerous iconic, timeless films! The Legend Will Live on! Om Shanti !!,” Chiranjeevi said in a tweet.
The film director, screenwriter and actor is recipient of five National Film Awards, seven state Nandi Awards, ten Filmfare Awards South, and a Filmfare Award in Hindi.
In 1992, he was awarded the Padma Shri and in 2017, the Central government presented him with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema.
After a short stint as a sound engineer, he began his filmmaking career under filmmaker Adurthi Subba Rao and eventually went on to work as an assistant director on 1951 Telugu film Pathala Bhairavi.
His 1985 Telugu film “Swathimuthyam” starring Kamal Hassan was India’s official entry for Best Foreign Language film at the 59 th Academy Awards.
Viswanath began his career as an audiographer for Vauhini Studios in Chennai and made his entry into film direction at Annapurna Pictures under filmmaker Adurthi Subba Rao and K. Ramnoth. In 1965 he made his debut as a director with Telugu film ‘Aatma Gowravam’.
Viswanath made his Bollywood debut with 1979 film Sargam, which is a remake of his 1976 Siri Siri Muvva. Some of his other popular Hindi films include Kaamchor, Shubh Kaamna, Jaag Utha Insan, Sanjog, Eeshwar and Dhanwaan.
In 1995, Viswanath debuted as an actor with Telugu film Subha Sankalpam. Viswanath had also acted in a television serials ‘Siva Narayana Teertha’, ‘Chellamay’ , ‘Suryiavamsam’ and has appeared in several television commercials.
Born on February 19, 1930, in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Viswanath is survived by his wife and three children.
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February 3, 2023
Eight racing cars land in Hyderabad for Formula E Championship

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Hyderabad: Eight racing cars and their components weighing around 90 tonnes landed in Hyderabad on Thursday for the prestigious Formula E Championship scheduled to be held on February 11.
Hyderabad is all set to host the first-ever E-Prix in the country.
The GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) team is playing a pivotal role in making this landmark event possible, officials said.
The cargo division of Hyderabad Airport handled around 90 tonnes of race car components and eight spectacular racing cars.
The first consignment of auto components arrived at the cargo terminal by a chartered flight, Boeing 747-400 from Riyadh.
The cargo consisting of 83 boxes of auto components was off-loaded from the aircraft parked at the dedicated parking slots.
The shipment was unloaded using specially designed cargo handling equipment and moved to an exclusive handling area in the GHAC terminal.
A dedicated green channel was established from the apron to the landside for quick and hassle-free cargo transfer.

Special regulatory permissions for an immediate onsite custom clearance ensured seamless movement of the shipment across various touch points.
A multi-stakeholder crack team has been formed to assist the E-formula team and ensure efficient handling and movement of the cargo throughout the entire process chain of the shipment.
The first global motorsport to be certified with net zero carbon emission, the Formula-E World Championship will see 11 teams race against each other and bring in the excitement with their all-electric amazing moto cars never seen before in the city.
“Hyderabad Airport is proud to play an integral part in providing an end-to-end seamless air cargo movement for the first ever Formula E Championship in the country. As a premier cargo hub in southern India, Hyderabad is equipped to handle the unbroken shipment of temperature-sensitive goods, heavy machinery, agro, marine products, livestock and various other goods that are safely and securely transported across national and international market,” said Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL).
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February 3, 2023
Hyderabad: Fire breaks out new secretariat building

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Hyderabad: Fire broke out at under construction new secretariat building at early 2 am on Friday morning.
The workers at the under construction building noticed smoke billowing from the main complex, upon which as many as 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Police teams also swung into action.
The fire was brought under control after efforts of five hours. ”We are ascertaining the actual reasons of the fire accident,“ said District fire officer Srinivas Reddy.
The newly constructed secretariat building is proposed to be inaugurated on February 17 on the occasion of Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao’s birthday.
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February 3, 2023
Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at new secretariat building

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Hyderabad: Fire broke out at under construction new secretariat building at early 2 am on Friday morning.
The workers at the under construction building noticed smoke billowing from the main complex, upon which as many as 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Police teams also swung into action.
The fire was brought under control after efforts of five hours. ”We are ascertaining the actual reasons of the fire accident,“ said District fire officer Srinivas Reddy.
The newly constructed secretariat building is proposed to be inaugurated on February 17 on the occasion of Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao’s birthday.
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February 3, 2023
Hyderabad: Two UoH professors elected to Royal Society of Biology

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Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad’s (UoH) Professors AS Raghavendra, an Institution of Eminence (IoE) Research Chair Professor in the School of Life Sciences, and P Prakash Babu, a Senior Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics have been elected to the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), UK.
The fellowship, which is the RSB’s highest degree of membership, is given in appreciation for one’s scholarly contributions to biology-related research. Fellows of the RSB are those who have excelled in the areas of biological research, teaching, or application.
Since 1985, Raghavendra has worked for the Department of Plant Sciences in the School of Life Sciences. His areas of interest include the interaction between mitochondria and chloroplasts, signal transduction in stomatal guard cells, and photosynthetic carbon absorption.
With the help of neurologists, Prof. Prakash Babu’s research team has been studying brain disorders. His primary research interests are neurodegenerative illnesses, cerebral ischemia (stroke), cerebral malaria, glioma, and meningioma (brain tumours).
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February 2, 2023
Hyderabad: UoH elects two professors to Royal Society of Biology

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Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has elected Professors AS Raghavendra, an Institution of Eminence (IoE) Research Chair Professor in the School of Life Sciences, and P Prakash Babu, a Senior Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, to the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), UK.
The fellowship, which is the RSB’s highest degree of membership, is given in appreciation for one’s scholarly contributions to biology-related research. Fellows of the RSB are those who have excelled in the areas of biological research, teaching, or application.
Since 1985, Raghavendra has worked for the Department of Plant Sciences in the School of Life Sciences. His areas of interest include the interaction between mitochondria and chloroplasts, signal transduction in stomatal guard cells, and photosynthetic carbon absorption.
With the help of neurologists, Prof. Prakash Babu’s research team has been studying brain disorders. His primary research interests are neurodegenerative illnesses, cerebral ischemia (stroke), cerebral malaria, glioma, and meningioma (brain tumours).
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February 2, 2023
Hyderabad: Supplier arrested in Konark Express for owning ganja

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Hyderabad: A 21 year old man from Bihar was arrested in Konark Express for possessing ganja (weed) plants in his suitcase on Wednesday.
At 10:45 am, sub inspector D Ramesh was inspecting the train when a man was found to possess a heavy suitcase. According to the police press note, he was hovering suspiciously under his berth.
When asked about the suitcase, the man confessed to being in possession of ganja and sold them for Rs 12000 for 12 kgs. The ganja stored in the red suitcase travelled from Bhubaneswar Railway station in the Konark express to Secunderabad railway station.
The police seized the ganja packets and found that the estimate worth of the weed amounted to Rs 2,40,000. Cops also seized a VIVO mobile phone from the accused.
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February 2, 2023
Hyderabad: Traffic diversions announced for Formula E-Race

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Hyderabad: In view of the Formula E-Race, the following traffic diversions are likely to be imposed at NTR Marg from 5 February to 6 February partially and from 7 February to 12 February completely.
The traffic diversions will be implemented on a requirement basis to facilitate smooth commuting in the surrounding areas of Hussain Sagar.
The following diversions will be made, if required as per the local situation:
1) Traffic coming from V.V. Statue (Khairatabad) towards Khairatabad flyover, will not be allowed towards Necklace Rotary and will be diverted at V.V. State (Khairatabad) towards Shadan College – Ravindra Bharati.
2) Traffic coming from Budda Bhavan/Nallagutta Junction towards Necklace Rotary, will not be allowed towards Necklace Rotary and will be diverted at Nallagutta Junction towards Ranigunj/Tankbund.
3) Traffic coming from Iqbal Minar Junction towards Telugu Thalli will not be allowed towards Telugu Thalli and will be diverted at Telugu Thalli Starting Fly Over towards Katta Maisamma/ Lower Tankbund.
4) The Traffic coming from Telugu Thalli towards Necklace Rotary will not be allowed and diverted at Telugu Talli Junction towards Iqbal Minar/Ravindra Bharathi Junction.
5) The Traffic coming from BRKR Bhavan towards Necklace Rotary will not be allowed and diverted at Telugu Talli Junction towards Iqbal Minar/Ravindra Bharathi Junction.
6) Traffic coming from Iqbal Minar Junction towards Mint compound lane will not be allowed and diverted at Iqbal Minar Junction towards Ravindra Bharathi Junction.

7) The Traffic coming from Khairatabad Bada Ganesh Lane towards Printing Press Junctionor Necklace Rotary will not be allowed and diverted at Bada Ganesh towardsRaj Dooth Lane.
8) NTR Garden, NTR Ghat, Necklace Road and Lumbini Park will be closed due to formula E-Racing preparatory civil works.
Commuters are advised to use VV Statue (Khairatabad) Junction, Old Saifabad PS Junction, Ravindra Bharathi Junction, Mint Compound Road, Telugu Thalli Junction, Necklace Rotary, Katta Maisamma (Lower Tankbund) and Tank Bund.
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February 2, 2023