Bike thieves caught by cyberabad police July 25, 2013 17:21
Cyberabad police caught a group of thieves today. Two groups consisting of three in each led by Pitla Mahesh have taken up the profession of thievery engaged doing brisk business in the city. When they all six persons were caught, a stock in trade of 35 two wheelers worth Rs.18 lakhs was found. Astonishingly the customers who buy the two wheelers from these groups are also thieves of different line. They snatch gold ornaments!Investigation revealed that these thieves that way are selling stealing aids to other thieves. Out of the two groups, one group committed crimes in Cyberabad Police limits having a possession of 30 stolen vehicles and another group operating in Chatrinaka police limits was caught with 5. The leader of the groups Pitla Mahesh belongs to Husnabad Mandal Karimnagar District. (AW-SriJa)
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Ex-gratia to Victims of Wall Collapse July 23, 2013 14:37
The State Minister Raghuveera Reddy announced an ex-gratia of 8.5 lakhs per family died in the tragic incident of wall collapse in Moula Ali that crushed 6 persons to death. In the afternoon a compensation of Rs.1.00 lakh was announced by the GHMC Commissioner Krishna Babu. Raghuveera Reddy said that the financial help offered to the families under Apathbandhu scheme will be paid to them within a week. An old Compound wall collapsed in MJ Colony in Moula Ali at about 12.30 in the night after continuous downpour for ten days in the city. Two families residing in the huts adjoining the wall were crushed under the debris under which 6 members of thoe two families died. Two children were rescued by the rescue teams with the help of a proclainer and scanners to locate living persons. The two families belong to Palamur leading life by doing manual labor. Locals are blaming the Authorities for their negligence. And the Authorities are blaming the construction work that is going on near the fallen wall, builder of which is said to be slapped a charge for the incident. (AW-SriJa)
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On highest alert, cities on edge July 22, 2013 13:17
With a possible terror attack looming overhead, police across Hyderabad and other cities have stepped up security and vigilance. Even at the inconvenience of everyone, the police are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to keep the city attack free. Attacks in the name of terror have plagued the country for years now. One happens, people are shocked, life goes on, and another one happens again. The nation's resilience is commendable, but it is foolhardy to be blinded to the manipulation. That is why, citizens and police alike are are high alert. Recently, cops have held 16 internet cafe owners for violating rules. Other internet cafes in the city are also under the scanner. Additionally, cops are also being extremely uncompromising with motorists and vehicles. Frisking is a common sight these days. No one is an exception. At the airport, security is tight, in anticipation of the threat. While anti-sabotage units are on high alert, patrolling in crowded areas is also enhanced. Whether this makes residents edgy or not, all are bravely putting up with it for their own safety. (AW: Sruthi)
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This time, city must listen to Intelligence Bureau July 19, 2013 12:26
Hyderabad will do well to heed the warnings of the Intelligence Bureau. Last time, though warnings were sent, the Dilsukhnagar attacks shocked not only the city, but the whole nation. Again on Thursday, the Intelligence Bureau has warned all major cities across India to be on high alert. According to media reports, there may possibly be a repetition of past terror attacks on 21st July. A letter sent from Al Jihad, an organization not very well known, implied blasts at Railway stations and important installations. Targeted cities include Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. Consequently, the Hyderabad police have stepped up security and enhanced searches all over the city. Paramilitary forces are also providing additional support. (AW: Sruthi)
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Death toll reaches 18 in City lite Hotel Collapse July 18, 2013 10:53
Nagesh (32) owner and driver of DCM van one of the victims in the collapse of City Lite Hotel in Secunderabad that collapsed on 8th July in the early business hours in the morning at 6.20. Nagesh was one of the many that went to the restaurant and bakery point City Lite Hotel to have a cup of tea to warm up before going on duty unaware of the fate that was waiting for him there. Nagesh belonged to Medak District fought for life since that unfortunate day but eventually succumbed to the injuries yesterday while getting treated in the hospital. The death toll with him reached to 18 in the incident which was booked by Mahankali Police Station as a rash and negligent act of the restaurant owner whose son and nephew also lost their lives in the collapse of the building. (AW-SriJa)
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Dowry harassment takes another woman's life July 16, 2013 11:54
A growing evil and the shame of the whole society. Men who demand money from their wives are unapologetic about it, never mind the extreme mental distress it causes the new wife. Another software employee killed herself on Sunday due to the unbearable harassment from her husband. Ramya Keerthi married a year and a half ago to Meghnath from Moinabad. Now 27 years of age, she resorted to hanging herself at her brother's house, where she had been staying for the past 3 months. The act was preceded by a huge argument with her marital family over her husband. According to Kushaiguda sub-inspector Laxman Rao, the husband was demanding money everyday to support his drinking habits. He does not have a job currently and lived lavishly at her expense. Ramya even had to borrow cash from others. In a suicide note, Ramya blamed her husband and father-in-law for her death. It has been reported that Ramya underwent an abortion recently. She worked at Congnizant, located in Hitech city. (AW: Sruthi)
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Accused ministers attend court in Jagan related case July 15, 2013 16:52
Accused as part of the illegal assets case plaguing YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, former ministers Sabita Indra Reddy and Dharmana Prasada Rao have appeared before the CBI special court in Nampalli today. The court in turn postponed the custody petition to 19th July for further hearing. They have supposedly helped Jagan bag investments from two companies, Dalmia and Vanpic, by doing more than required for the firms. Consequently, they are now facing charges for embroiling themselves with illegal possessions. Earlier, the CBI has requested for the ministers to be taken into custody as they have the power and intention to influence witnesses in case they are allowed to roam free. (AW: Sruthi)
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Water bodies in Hyderabad looking healthier July 13, 2013 15:38
Following plenty of rains in the past few days, the water reservoirs in Hyderabad are looking much better. Osmansagar and Himayathsagar water levels rose after more than 10 months. Authorities are breathing a sigh of relief with the increasing water levels in these reservoirs. Officials from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) said it is a good sign, looking at the slightly increased levels. Despite a large amount of rain, water levels increased only slightly, they said. HMWS&SB managing director J ShyamalaRao told Times of India that the reservoirs will fare even better if there is more rain in the upstream areas. He added that Singur and Manjira water levels have also increased and there is enough Krishna water. (AW: Sruthi)
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Kims in organ trafficking controversy July 12, 2013 13:57
A Kims consultant, Professor Vasudev Chaturvedi, was caught along with two Ugandan nationals for illegally trafficking kidneys. The professor was earlier vice president for sales and international business at Kims. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (Kims) director has claimed that the hospital is not at fault as the donors have given their consent. Chaturvedi was released on bail yesterday in Uganda after the kidney donor, Ssekyewa Mathias, was presented before the office of the State Organ Transplantation Committee in Hyderabad Directorate of Medical Education and the Indian High Commission in Uganda. Chaturvedi, in his defense, said that the donor tried to frame him using blackmail for money. “When the surgery was performed, the donor didn’t complain that his kidney was taken,” he was quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying. As per the filed chargesheet, the donor was confined and operated on to remove his kidney by the three accused and others who are not yet found. (AW: Sruthi)
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Hyderabad Metro Rail jobs, not now July 11, 2013 15:01
Responding to reports of unscrupulous elements taking money from job seekers, HMR managing director N.V.S. Reddy stated that there has been no recruitment until now. According to an official statement at the Metro Rail Bhavan in Saifabad, there are no jobs in Metro Rail now and students should not believe middle men and their false claims. Earlier in February, HMR announced that 50,000 jobs would be provided to local youth as part of the Metro project. This instigated a mad rush for applications from students of engineering and polytechnic colleges. However, Officials said that only 2,500 engineering graduates would be take on. The 72km project will become fully operational by July 2017. Reddy confirmed that hiring would be based on merit and all positions are for Metro Rail operations, not construction. Interviews will be conducted after an official announcement. (AW: Sruthi)
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Depression drives oracle employee to end life July 10, 2013 11:05
In an another case of suicide, a girl working as a software employee in Oracle firm jumped to her death from her office building in Hyderabad. Aswini Nairy was just 23 years of age when she took the drastic step. This suicide follows on the earlier news of Infosys employee Neelima, who also jumped from the tall office building to end her life last August. Aswini, late on 9th July, jumped from the seventh floor of her office, located in Madhapur. A software engineer, Aswini wrote a suicide note that explained how no one is responsible for her death. Madhapur Inspector P Narayana quoted from the note, saying that she sought her parents' apology for the decision. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact reason for suicide, although stress and mental pressure were possible culprits. A spokesperson for the company refused to elaborate on the issue. The girl had joined the company only a few days back on 24th June. Her parents have been informed and the body was sent for post mortem. Aswini was reportedly in love with a man from Bangalore, who is now living in Mumbai. She was undergoing psychiatric help at a private hospital for dealing with a growing distance between the two. (AW:Sruthi)
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Building Collapsed in Secunderabad July 08, 2013 10:35
An age old building on Rashtrapati Road (RP Road) in Securnderabad collapsed today in the early morning at about 6.55 am. The two storey building that housed a restaurant called City Light Hotel first tilted to its left side and then collapsed. So far 18 persons are rescued and shifted to Gandhi Hospital and 6 out of them are reported to have dead. No one is in a position to ascertain the actual number of persons in the building when it came down. Authorities are estimating that a number of 20 may be still there either live or dead. But the locals and eye witnesses say that about 50 persons may be there under the debris waiting for the rescue teams to get them out. The debris show red soil with which it was constructed and also it shows that the construction is very old. Locals first went to the rescue of the persons that were struck up under the debris. Then Fire department, police and municipality personnel reached the spot. Main reason for the collapse is said to be of its coming of age. And added to it a water tank is recently constructed on the roof of the building that might have made the building buckle. As it is a busy place with many going to the restaurant to have a cup of tea in the morning and a loaded truck also is found there with sand crew of which might have gone in to the ill fated building at that time, altogether a number of at least 40 persons are expected to be there under the debris as per the locals’ statement. GHMC says that it served a notice long back to evacuate the building as it was old enough not hold any more. But no one related to the restaurant is available to give the information about the collapse and possible loss. (AW-SriJa)
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