Coffee Board of India mulls NECC like model to boost coffee consumption Hyderabad: The Coffee Board of India is looking to replicate the poultry industry’s National Egg Coordination Committee model to boost domestic coffee consumption, even as it is working on pushing Indian coffee globally and expanding production and exports.Senior Coffee Board officials recently visited…
Hyderabad: An 18-year-old girl, admitted with fractures in both legs after a road accident, was allegedly sexually harassed by another patient’s attendant at a hospital in Punjagutta, police said. The accused was attending to another patient in the same ward, they added.In the early hours of July 31, he allegedly touched the teenager inappropriately while…
Hyderabad: The state govt on Tuesday extended the Prajavani public grievance programme to the mandal level, enabling citizens to submit petitions in their own mandals instead of travelling to district headquarters.As per a GO issued by the planning department, mandal-level Prajavani will be held every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm at mandal parishad…
Telangana Congress president (L) alleged BRS MLA T Harish Rao (R) performed occult rituals to prevent rainfall (Photo credit: X) HYDERABAD: Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday alleged that BRS MLA T Harish Rao had performed ‘kshudra puja’ (occult rituals) to prevent rainfall in the state in the hope of gaining political…
Hyderabad: Telangana Life Sciences, BITS Pilani and RMIT University of Australia on Tuesday launched an Industry-Integrated PhD and research programme to connect doctoral research with real-world needs in the life sciences sector.The programme will enable professionals from life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and global capability centres to pursue doctoral research while continuing in their jobs. Companies…
A case under the POCSO Act has been registered against a Telangana Basketball Association official (Representative image) HYDERABAD: A POCSO case was registered against an office bearer of the Telangana Basketball Association for allegedly sexually harassing a player.According to police, the player’s mother lodged a complaint alleging that the general secretary had made sexual remarks…
Hyderabad: In a setback to BJP in Huzurabad assembly constituency, three sarpanches from Illanthakunta mandal have joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Tuesday. The sarpanches joined in the presence of BRS working president KT Rama Rao and MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy.Those who joined the BRS include Sirisedu Sarpanch Kumar–Shyamala, Vantadupula Sarpanch Rajesh–Madhavi, and Tekurthi…
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has congratulated Hyderabad-born Indian Rahmath Pasha, whose extraordinary courage during the tragic incident in Bondi, Australia, helped save nearly 20 lives. KTR said that the Australian govt’s decision to grant Rahmath Pasha Permanent Residency is a matter of pride for every Indian, especially the Telugu community.KTR felicitated Rahmat…
Over 25,000 kg of hazardous chemical-laced spices were seized during raids HYDERABAD: Over 25,000 kg of hazardous, chemical-laced spices were seized by the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team during raids on spice trading and processing establishments.The action led to the arrest of three people, police said on Tuesday.Acting on credible information from the public, enforcement…
At Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, the Bonalu procession attracted a throng of devotees, including notable celebrities and political figures. The streets resonated with rhythmic drumbeats and chants, creating a lively ambiance. Attendees showcased their reverence by carrying ornately decorated Bonams and wearing traditional attire. This annual event not only highlighted the deep-rooted faith of the…
