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Hyderabad: Revanth Reddy slams KCR over ACD charges in open letter

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Hyderabad: TPCC president A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday wrote an open letter to state chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on his decision to ‘burden the common man’ with Advance Consumption Demand (ACD) charges.
Revanth alleged that the state government was ‘extorting’ money from the common people to make up for a ‘bankrupt treasury’.
Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL) said that 7.16 lakh consumers who failed to pay their bills will be subjected to Advance Consumption Demand (ACD) charges.
The power distribution company’s chairman and managing director A Gopal Rao on Thursday said that the pending bills in Telangana totalled about Rs 305 crore.
“The decision was in line with the guidelines issued by the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) and notices regarding ACD charges were issued in January,” remarked the director.
“At a time when people are suffering due to the impact of COVID-19, the state government is imposing an additional burden on citizens who are already forced to pay education taxes, green taxes, development taxes, and so on,” the TPCC chief said.
Revanth Reddy stated in the letter that the state government would witness a repeat of the Basheerbagh protest of August 2000 if the government didn’t withdraw this decision.
“Why are the power companies suffering losses of Rs 60,000 crore when KCR claims to provide a 24×7 power supply to farmers?” he asked.

He pointed out that ACD charges were only imposed on customers in north Telangana.
“The state government has taken up the Yadadri power project for the commission’s sake, resulting in an additional burden of Rs 40,000 crore on the people,” he alleged.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited increases train frequency

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Hyderabad: In order to address the issue of crowded trains, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) decided to increase the frequency of the train to less than three minutes during peak hours.
Responding to the tweet shared by a Twitterati, Managing Director of HMRL NVS Reddy wrote, ‘We have asked L&T top management to procure more trains but it’s a time taking exercise. As an interim relief, train frequency is being increased to less than 3 minutes during peak hours & short loop services are introduced.’
After seeing the video of the crowded Ameerpet Metro Station, he wrote, ‘platform length is also being increased at Ameerpet’.
Around 4.5 lakh Hyderabad passengers depend on Metro Rail
Daily around 4.5 lahks Hyderabad passengers travel using Metro Rail. However, it is just half the capacity.
Though the occupancy does not reach the maximum level, some routes at specific times witness heavy rush.
Some of the netizens are of the opinion that the problem of crowded trains and heavy rush at the stations can be solved by increasing the number of bogies from the current three to six.
Old city still waits for Metro Rail
Metro Rail began its operation in Hyderabad on November 29, 2017, and since then HMRL is continuously working to improve the commuters’ experience by taking new initiatives.
Despite recent technical glitches that affected the Metro service, it is considered one of the most preferred mode of transportation in Hyderabad.

However, the metro rail has not been made available in the Old city so far.
In spite of many representations made by political leaders including AIMIM MLA Akbarduddin Owaisi, metro rail is not yet extended to the Old City.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
Hyderabad: Police to take action after fake news claims demise of DCP Narayan Naik

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Hyderabad: Cyberabad police on Thursday decided to take action against persons responsible for circulating fake news against DCP Narayan Naik.
The fake news claimed that Naik who is currently working as Jt CP, Cyberabad Traffic is no more.
Soon after the post went viral on social media, police decided to take action against the culprit.
Fake post
IPS Officer Narayan Naik
Narayan Naik who hails from Hyderabad and completed B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) is an IPS officer of the 2009 batch.
Before assuming the charge of Jt CP of Cyberabad Traffic, he served at CID.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
Hyderabad: 1,26,858 eye tests held under Kanti Velugu scheme

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Hyderabad: As many as 1,26,858 people in the city limits have undergone eye examinations as part of the Telangana government’s Kanti Velugu programme. Out of that total number so far, 53,917 men and 69,814 women underwent eye examinations, said the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)As part of the
So far under the Kanti Velugu scheme, 44,253 have received reading glasses. These were distributed to the public. Similarly, 60,299 people were found to be free of any eye diseases, and 27,202 people were examined during the Kanti Velam program held on Wednesday, said the GHMC in a press release.
On Wednesday alone in the GHMC area in Hyderabad, reading glasses were distributed to 9,668 people while steps were taken to distribute prescription glasses to 4,458 people, the corporation stated.
Earlier this week, the Telangana government said that eye tests under the Kanti Velugu programme has been completed in 142 villages while it is in progress in 97 villages. The number of males who underwent eye screening was 6,22,650 while females were 2,78,421, transgenders 261, members from the Schedules Caste were 1,10,994, from the Scheduled Tribe were 53,541, Backward Class was 3,47,545 and other caste and minorities were 64,601 and 29,096 respectively until earlier this week.
On the first day of the Kanti Velugu programme, a total of 1,60,471 people got their vision tested in 1500 camps across Telangana.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
Hyderabad: Bajrang Dal stages protest against Pathaan screening in Kachiguda

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Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at two movie theatres in Kachiguda when a group of right-wing workers from Bajrang Dal staged demonstrations demanding the screening of the movie ‘Pathaan’ be stopped.
Carrying saffron flags in hand, scores of the Bajrang Dal members marched into Inox theatre and Tarakarama theatre located at Kachiguda crossroads. Some of the protestors climbed onto the terrace and smeared the movie posters with black ink.
They shouted slogans ‘Bandh karo, Bandh karo, Pathaan movie Bandh karo,” and ‘Shah Rukh Khan Down Down,’.
The police were present at the theatre since morning and dispersed the gathering. The Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda police had stepped up security at the theatres in view of the protest.
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January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Spcl foundation course for central civil officers inaugurated

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Hyderabad: Former chief secretary to the state government S K Joshi inaugurated a special foundation course- 2023 for 86 Indian Statistical Services (ISS) and 26 Indian Economic Services (IES) officers at the Dr MCR HRD Institute here on Wednesday.
In his inaugural address, Joshi said there are great opportunities for the officers characterized by artificial intelligence, communicable epidemics and climate changes. He called upon officers to be vigilant and ready to grapple any disruptive changes.
“Learn and perfect the art of implementing global best practices in order to ensure that data is accurate, complete and consistent which is a pre-requisite for taking informed decisions and maintaining the trust of all stakeholders,” Joshi said.
He also said that AI will have a significant impact on white and blue collar jobs. “While AI could displace some jobs in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, transport etc. however it is great potential to create newer jobs in multiple sectors, including data analysis and software development.”
Principal secretary to government Benhur Mahesh Dutt said that the role of ISS and IED officers will be greatly instrumental inn undersanding the newer applications of the concepts of statistics and economics in differfent sectors of the economy.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Music, meditation festival begins in Kanha Shantivanam

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Hyderabad: Heartfulness headquarters at Kanha Shanti Vanam began its ten-day long music concert by legendary artists of India followed by group meditation marking the 150^th birth anniversary week of Pujya Shri Ram Chandraji Maharaj of Fatehgarh, affectionately known as Lalaji.
The music festival has a line-up of greats such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Rahul Sharma, Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar and Shashank Subramanyam, Sudha Raghunathan and Ustad Rashid Khan.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’ said, “A great soul was born 150 years ago and he left a huge impact on mankind. Lalaji Maharaj showed us the way to true happiness within. Music brings us close to divinity and this is why we have also got the greatest of artists from India coming together on one platform at Heartfulness.”
The event was also marked by the opening of the world’s first Inner Peace Museum at Heartfulness which showcases artworks, paintings, sculptures, and other installations that depict the life and teachings of Lalaji Maharaj in his own handwriting.
Around one lakh people joined the festivities with a million more joining the celebrations online from all across the globe.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Fresh water supply to be interrupted on Jan 27

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Hyderabad: Fresh water supply will be interrupted in many places in the city on Saturday, said the Hyderabad Metropolitan Fresh Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).
In a statement released on Thursday, HMWSSB stated that due to repair work in Mylar Dev Palli Phase-2 of Jalamandali fresh water supply will be less from 10 am to 6 pm. Citizens are requested to use water consciously.
The areas are as below – Shastripuram, Bandlaguda, Bhojagutta, Allabanda, Madhuban, Durga Nagar, Budvel, Suleman Nagar, Golden Heights, 9 no, Kismatpur, Gandham Guda and Dharmasai.
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January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Two arrested for plotting murder; weapon seized

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Hyderabad: Police arrested two persons for criminal conspiracy and possessing deadly weapons here on Wednesday.
According to police, the accused – 24-year-old Mohd Faiz Khan from Yakutpura and 25-year-old Mohd Mohsin from Talabkatta were arrested while they were moving near Roshan Dairy Chanchalguda with a big knife.
On being interrogated, the two confessed to plotting murder against one Khader.
“Faiz wanted to kill Khader to avenge the murder of his friend Chacha. He is involved previously in three criminal cases in Dabeerpura and Malakpet,” said G Prasada Rao, ACP Mirchowk.
Mohsin is involved in theft cases in Malakpet, Afzalgunj and Chaderghat police stations. A case has been registered.
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January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Traffic advisory issued for Republic Day

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Hyderabad: The city traffic police have issued an advisory asking citizens to avoid getting stuck due to Republic Day celebrations at Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Thursday.
The road stretch from Secunderabad Plaza to VV Statue Junction (Khairatabad) via Somajiguda junction will witness moderate traffic congestion from 6 am to 11 am.
Raj Bhavan Quarters Road (Metro Residency) will be closed for general traffic on both sides during the above timings.
Traffic congestion are expected at the following places – Plaza, CTO, Rasoolpura, Prakashnagar, Begumpet, Greenlands, Somajiguda Junction, Rajbhavan Metro Station, VV Statue Junction (Khairatabad), Telugu Thali Junction, Ravindra Bharathi, Abids GPO and MJ Market.
Citizens are requested to take alternate routes to reach their destination and cooperate with the Hyderabad Traffic Police.
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January 25, 2023