Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Nearly 90% of the firecrackers being sold in Hyderabad’s major markets are CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers, with traders saying that established shops in Begum Bazaar, Osmangunj and other trading hubs have stocked predominantly eco-friendly varieties ahead of Diwali.“Since the high court judgment was passed in 2020, we have been selling only CSIR-NEERI-certified green fireworks. Most…

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Bar Council of India’s decision to stay the constitution of key committees by nomination in the Bar Council of Telangana, stressing that statutory bodies must follow the election process prescribed under law.Disposing of a petition filed by the Bar Council of Telangana against the stay order, a…

T cracks down on rice hoarding, price manipulation; 35 criminal cases booked Hyderabad: In a major statewide enforcement drive against artificial scarcity and price manipulation, the civil supplies department has booked dozens of cases against rice traders and dealers accused of overpricing, hoarding and other unfair trade practices.Acting on directions from civil supplies commissioner M…

Diwali bonanza: Metro-RTC pass cut to Rs 4k, daily pass to Rs 275 Hyderabad: As a Diwali gift to commuters, the Telangana govt has slashed the monthly Metro-RTC combined travel pass fare from Rs 8,500 to Rs 4,000 and the daily pass from Rs 400 to Rs 275. The revised fares will come into effect…

Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will embark on a three-day visit to his Kodangal assembly constituency from Nov 7 to 9, during which he will launch and inaugurate development and infrastructure projects worth over ₹9,000 crore, besides interacting with farmers, industrialists and women from self-help groups (SHGs).On Nov 7, the chief minister will inaugurate…

Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said the Congress govt is according top priority to the development and welfare of minorities, with a special focus on their social, economic and educational advancement, as well as creating essential infrastructure.The govt was giving special importance to the development of Hyderabad’s Old City and allocating substantial…

Hyderabad: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka directed officials to focus on land pooling, industrial land regularisation and efficient utilisation of govt assets and emphasised the need to fully utilise the available opportunities for revenue generation through govt lands, industrial layouts, land pooling and auctions, while ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process. Vikramarka reviewed the possibilities…

Hyderabad: Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is likely to partner with US companies in the critical mineral sector and data centres in the Singareni region, offering to provide pumped storage power.A high-level delegation led by the political and economic chief of US Consulate in Hyderabad, Meredith Metzler, held discussions with SCCL chairperson and managing director…

Hyderabad: Meerpet police have arrested a 42-year-old businessman for allegedly committing a double murder at his in-laws’ house in Badangpet over marital disputes.The accused, Mohammed Siddiqui, a businessman from Bandlaguda, had been going through a strained marital relationship. His wife had recently filed a domestic harassment complaint with the police. She had been staying at…

Hyderabad: The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL) has announced fixed timelines for various electricity services and a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism to ensure the timely resolution of consumer complaints.The discom said it is committed to providing transparent and quality services to electricity consumers. The timelines prescribed by the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) cover…