Controlling drug menace good, but proper inquiry needed: FGG

Hyderabad: Appreciating the government efforts to control drug menace in the State, the Forum for Good Governance (FGG) on Friday said while the Anti-Narcotic Bureau was doing a good job in booking cases, proper inquiry was not being conducted or accused punished. The FGG in a release appreciated the government efforts and said an awareness … Read more

Rashtrapati Nilayam to organise cyclothon tomorrow

Hyderabad: To promote environmental awareness with the theme ‘Pedal for the Planet’, Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with Hyderabad Cyclist group will be organising a cyclothon on Sunday. So far, nearly 850 participants have registered for the event, which is supported by National Mineral Development Corporation and organised by the Hyderabad Cyclist Group. It aligns with … Read more

Students’ transition, GER in higher education need a push in TS?

Hyderabad: Is the retention of the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) from primary to higher education in Telangana showing a downward trend? If goings-on is any indication, the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE Plus)-2021-22, the All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-22 and the Economic Survey-2022-23 show falling in the percentage of students … Read more

Minister Sandhya Rani releases water from Thotapalli reservoir

Vizianagaram : Minister for women and child welfare Gummidi Sandhya Rani said that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is giving priority to agriculture and supporting farmers in all aspects. She said that Naidu has completed the Thotapalli reservoir project during his previous government in 2014-19 and giving irrigation water to lakhs of acres in Vizianagaram … Read more

Another blow to BRS as Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah joins Cong

Hyderabad: In yet another setback for the BRS party, the three-time Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah joined the Congress party in the presence of AICC leader and state in-charge Deepa Dash Munshi in New Delhi on Friday. The Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy offered Yadaiah the party scarf formally welcoming him into the party. This … Read more

Nurturing future leadership programme concludes

Visakhapatnam : Afive-day faculty development programme ‘Nurturing Future Leadership Programme’ concluded at IIM here on Friday. Thirty faculty members from various centrally funded institutions throughout India participated in the programme. DVLN Somayajulu, director of NIT, Manipur, underscored the need for patience and time management in administrative roles in his address. He further emphasised how to … Read more

ABVP members stage dharna against pvt school mgmts

Hyderabad: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists on Friday staged a dharna at the Directorate of School Education (DSE) to protest against private school managements charging exorbitant fees. The ABVP activists demanded the State government to immediately bring in a school fee regulation act and implement it. They also demanded strict punishment against private school … Read more

Heavy Rains Forecasted in Andhra Pradesh for three days

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that heavy rains are expected to hit Andhra Pradesh for 3 days due to a low pressure trough. Meteorological Department officials have indicated that areas such as Parvathipuram, Manyam, Alluri Sitaramaraj, Kakinada, Konaseema, and Ubhaya Godavari districts are likely to experience light to moderate rains with scattered … Read more

Hyderabad: Frisking ops by pesky cops in Old City incur netizens’ ire

Hyderabad: In an effort to curtail the growing criminal activities in the city, Hyderabad City police have continued night patrolling, especially in the localities of Old City. However, on social media, people questioned the police behaviour towards children and the use of foul language by the police officers. In response to a recent series of … Read more

Change of govts in Odisha, AP raises hopes for end to disputes

Vizianagaram : After formation of BJP government in Odisha, people and leaders of Parvathipuram Manyam district are hoping that long-pending disputes with the neighbouring state will be solved. Andhra Pradesh has two major issues with Odisha. One is a dispute on Kotia villages and the other is Jhanjavathi reservoir project, which have to be resolved … Read more

SSC advanced supply results released

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Government Examinations, Telangana, announced the TS SSC advanced supplementary results 2024 on Friday. According to officials, “Out of 51,272 registered candidates, 46,731 attended the exam, and 34,126 successfully passed, resulting in a pass rate of 73.03 per cent. Among the districts, Nirmal achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, while Vikarabad … Read more

DCA seizes mislabeled drugs

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Drug Control Administration (DCA) seized spurious drugs falsely claimed to be manufactured by Abbott India Limited. According to DCA, the officers conducted raids at Goel Pharma, Sultan Bazaar, Koti and Yashwanth Pharma, Moosarambagh in Hyderabad and seized counterfeit versions of Vertin 8 (Betahistine tablets) and Vertin 16 tablets, which are prescribed … Read more