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  • What’s in store for Paigah Palace in Hyderabad: Museum or heritage hotel?

    What’s in store for Paigah Palace in Hyderabad: Museum or heritage hotel?

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    Hyderabad: Paigah Palace in Hyderabad, which served as the US Consulate in Hyderabad since 2009, will soon see a change in its identity.

    With the US Consulate officially ending its lease of Paigah Palace, the fate of the building will now be decided by the state government.

    Telangana state museum or heritage hotel in Hyderabad?

    While the tourism and other departments had earlier proposed to convert the building into a heritage hotel on the lines of Falaknuma Palace, it now looks like the palace is likely to be converted into a state museum.

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    According to a report by TOI, Telangana Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao is believed to have informed HMDA officials about Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s plan to convert it into a state museum.

    History of Paigah Palace in Hyderabad

    Paigah Palace was built by Sir Vicar-ul-Umra, a Paigah nobleman. It is spread over four acres of land and is a double-storied building.

    The palace premises consist of the main building (G+1), annexure-I building (G+3), and annexure-II (G+3) with a total built-up area of 6,211 square meters.

    The US Consulate office in Hyderabad was the first US diplomatic office to open in India after 1947. Until March 15, it was housed in Paigah Palace, Chiran Fort Lane, Hyderabad.

    In the past 14 years, the US Consulate approved over 16 lakh visas and processed 42511 citizenship services. However, on March 20, the US Consulate in Hyderabad began its operation at a new facility in Nanakramguda, which is the largest US diplomatic mission in South Asia, built with an investment of USD 297 million. The new consulate office, constructed on a 12.2-acre site, has many new features, including 54 visa procession windows.

    Paigah Palace in Hyderabad has a rich history and cultural significance. The building’s architectural marvels and historical significance make it a valuable asset for the state of Telangana.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • US Consulate in Hyderabad ends operations at Paigah Palace, moves to Nanakramguda

    US Consulate in Hyderabad ends operations at Paigah Palace, moves to Nanakramguda

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    Hyderabad: US Consulate in Hyderabad on Wednesday officially ended operations at Paigah Palace and gears up to re-open the facility in Nanakramguda on Monday, March 20.

    Yesterday, the consulate lowered the US flag at the palace located at Begumpet, Hyderabad.

    Later, US Consul General Hyderabad Jennifer Larson tweeted, ‘Today we lowered the U.S. flag at Paigah Palace for the last time. It’s been an amazing 14 years here and we’re excited to open a new chapter in the U.S.-India partnership at our new facility in Nanakramguda’.

    New address of US Consulate in Hyderabad’s Nanakramguda

    The US Consulate is shifting to its new address in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad. On Monday, the US flag will be raised at the new facility.

    As of March 20, the address of the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad will be Sy. No. 115/1, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032.

    The US Consulate in Hyderabad which is going to be the largest one in South Asia was built with an investment of USD 297 billion.

    Apart from 54 visa procession windows, the consulate office which is constructed on a 12.2-acre site will have many new features.

    US Consulate at Paigah Palace began operation in 2009

    The US Consulate office in Hyderabad which is the first US diplomatic office to open in India after 1947 began its operation in 2009.

    Till March 15, it was housed in Paigah Palace, Chiran Fort Lane, Hyderabad. It covers three states viz., Telangana State, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.

    The palace was built by Sir Vicar-ul-Umra who was a Paigah nobleman and it is spread on four-acre land. It is a double-storied building.

    In the past 14 years, the US Consulate approved over 16 lakh visas and processed 42511 citizenship services. Now, the US authorities are looking forward to surpass those numbers.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )