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Govt trying to hush up tribal woman sexual assualt incident in Jainoor, says BJP MP

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:24:58 +0000

Hyderabad: Adilabad BJP MP G Nagesh accused the State government of trying to hush up the alleged sexual assault and attempt to murder of a 45-year-old tribal woman by a man from another community in Jainoor town on August 31. He also accused the government of trying to give communal colour to the incident and create tension among communities. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Nagesh alleged that the State government was trying to create an impression that no such incident took place and that the opposition were trying to communalise the issue. The incident took place on August 31 and the FIR was registered on September 3, only after after the tribal organisation staged a protest, this an indication that the government was trying to dilute the case, he alleged. Coming down heavily on Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya, the BJP MP alleged that the minister was trying to mislead people by claiming that the family members of the victim had told her that nothing had happened to her. “Victims family members have refuted the minister’s claims and told BJP Mahila Morcha chief that she was attacked by the auto driver. Government is trying to buy her silence by offering financial help,” he alleged. He demanded that the government immediately withdraw cases filed against tribal during the protest march in Jainoor town and asked the authorities to take stringent action against the accused.

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SCR to run 16 special train services between Secunderabad and Malda Town

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:22:53 +0000

Hyderabad: In order to clear the rush of passengers during Dasara, Diwali and Chhat festivals, South Central Railway will run special trains between Secunderabad and Malda Town. Accordingly, Train No. 03430 Malda Town – Secunderabad will be operated for eight trips on Tuesdays between October 8 to November 26 and Train No. 03429 Secunderabad – Secunderabad will make eight trips on Thursdays between October 10 to November 28. Enroute, these special trains will stop at New Farakka, Rampurhat, Bolpur Santiniketan, Bardhaman, Dankuni, Andul, Kharagpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Rd, Berhampur, Srikakulam Rd, Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Pendurti, Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nadikude, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda stations in both the directions. These special trains will consist of 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

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Six naxals killed in encounter with police in Telangana’s Kothagudem district

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:21:58 +0000

Kothagudem: In a major offensive against naxals, six cadres, including the CPI (Maoist) Party Manugur area committee secretary Lachhanna, were killed in the district on Thursday. According to police, an exchange of fire took place between Telangana Greyhounds and Maoist Lachanna dalam at Damaratogu area of Gundala mandal and Niladripet forest area of Karakagudem mandal.

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14-year-old student kills 4 in a rampage at a Georgia high school

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:20:54 +0000

Winder: A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe. The dead were identified as two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, about an hour’s drive from Atlanta. At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were taken to hospitals with injuries. The words “hard lockdown” appeared on a screen in junior Layla Ferrell’s health class and lights began flashing. She and her frightened classmates piled desks and chairs in front of the door to create a barricade, she recalled.

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RG Kar case: Cops tried to settle case by offering money, claim parents of victim

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:19:18 +0000

Kolkata: The parents of the woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who became a victim of the ghastly rape and murder last month, have now directly accused the Kolkata Police of deliberate ‘laxity and ill-intention’ in handling the preliminary probe into the case before it was handed over to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court. Besides accusing the city police of deliberately delaying in registering their complaint as an FIR, the parents have also accused an officer of the city police of trying to convince them to settle the matter against money.

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Bengal turns off lights for ‘Reclaim the Night’, thousands join movement

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:17:32 +0000

Kolkata: Thousands of women across West Bengal marched in midnight as part of the second edition of the ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last month. The campaign on Wednesday night, the second one after August 14, witnessed stray undesired incidents in which two persons were taken into custody by the police in separate spots of Kolkata for misbehaving with protesting women. In north Bengal’s Mathabhanga town, a protester was assaulted allegedly by members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

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RGUKT Basar students begin protest for regular VC appointment

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:15:04 +0000

Nirmal: Under the aegis of Telangana Students Association for Solidarity, (TSAS), students of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT)-Basar continued their protest demanding recruitment of a regular vice-chancellor for the institution. The protest which began on Wednesday was continuing on Thursday also. The protesting students carried placards and sat in front of the administration office on the campus. They then took out a rally from the building to the main gate of the university. They wanted removal of existing in-charge VC Prof S Venkata Ramana, stating that the institution did not witness growth in his tenure. The agitating students demanded that the government appoint a regular head of the administration for the institution. They released a list of 17 demands including recruiting of a director, provision of quality food, to address shortage of teaching staff, problems of hostels, infringement on personal freedom due to security.

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Hyderabad gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, eco-friendly Ganesha idols lead the way

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:09:36 +0000

Hyderabad: As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches this Saturday, Hyderabad is bustling with festive energy. Streets are alive with the vibrant parade of Ganesha idols in various colours and sizes, from small clay idols to grand figures featuring the Lord seated on animals like cows and lions, making their way to elaborate pandals. In Khairatabad, preparations are underway to unveil the tallest Ganesha idol in its history, standing at an impressive 70 feet, marking 70 years of the festival’s tradition. Meanwhile, markets are buzzing with activity, as vendors anticipate a flourishing season, mirroring the city’s lively festive mood. In response to increasing environmental awareness, numerous households are choosing smaller Ganesh idols made from clay and natural colours. Local artisans are seeing a rise in demand for these sustainable alternatives, with idols made from cow dung also gaining traction. Several pandals are also embracing clay idols, while some artisans are using herbal paints to help prevent water pollution during the immersion process. To further encourage the use of eco-friendly idols, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is distributing 3.10 lakh clay Ganeshas free of cost. The Telangana Pollution Control Board and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority are also providing 1 lakh clay idols each across the city.

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board showcases diverse offerings at grand roadshow in Hyderabad

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:07:06 +0000

Hyderabad: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board’s roadshow on theme of ‘Green, Clean & Safe Madhya Pradesh’ in Hyderabad aimed at showcasing the state’s incredible tourism offerings and fostering collaboration between key industry stakeholders, concluded here on Thursday. The event at the Radisson, witnessed enthusiastic participation from Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector and Hyderabad’s local stakeholders, resulting in promising partnerships and greater prospects for tourism in the Heart of Incredible India, a press release said. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Additional Managing Director, Bidisha Mukherjee said the roadshow not only deepened the understanding of Madhya Pradesh’s tourism potential amongst the stakeholders but also established strong bonds between the two regions, encouraging travellers to explore the offerings of Madhya Pradesh.” The roadshow delivered the state’s offering especially spiritual offering from two Jyotirlingas, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, the Raja Ram Lok, Devi Lok in Salkanpur, Salkanpurand the tallest statue of Adi Shankracharya in India (108 ft.) in Omkarsehawar.

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Telangana floods cause extensive damage to irrigation infrastructure; loss put at Rs 350 cr

admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:04:58 +0000

Hyderabad: Floods in Telangana have caused significant disruptions and dislocation, with preliminary estimates indicating that the irrigation department has suffered losses between Rs 300 crore to Rs 350 crore. The full extent of the damage is yet to be assessed comprehensively. Two crucial pump houses of irrigation projects were severely affected. The Vattemvagu pump house under the Palamuru Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) saw four installed pumping units and one unit under installation submerged. These pump houses, each with a capacity of 145 MW, are considerably larger than the Bahubali pumps used in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. The dewatering process is expected to take over a month, with the entire surge pool and tunnel filled with flood runoff from nearby tanks. Fortunately, the power substation and other infrastructure at a higher elevation were spared from flood damage. In a related incident, the Bhakta Ramadasu Lift Irrigation Scheme (BRLIS) pump house in Khammam district also suffered extensive damage as flood waters entered the facility. This scheme, that was part of the first irrigation project completed during the BRS regime, serves an ayacut of 59,000 acres in the tail-end of the SRSP Stage II in Palair constituency. Officials are still assessing the damage to the two pumping units, which have a combined yield of 600 cusecs. The pump house, set up in a record 11 months and commissioned in February 2017, will require repairs and restoration estimated to cost around ten percent of its original cost. Additionally, the Nagarjuna Sagar left canal developed breaches at three locations in Zones I and II due to the floods. Water releases to the canal have been halted to facilitate urgent repairs. These breaches are attributed to prolonged periods of non-use, with the canal network experiencing significant vegetation growth, weakening the structure and obstructing water flow. Officials warn that more breaches could occur once water is released at full capacity of 11,000 cusecs. The canal systems of SRSP and KLIS, which too had no water flows during the last Rabi season, may face similar issues. In total, 200 tanks developed breaches due to the recent floods, necessitating substantial expenditure for restoration and the number may rise once the enumeration was completed. Authorities are preparing estimates to address these breaches within a fortnight, emphasizing the need for regular maintenance and use of irrigation infrastructure to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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