GHMC team raids Somajiguda hotels
Mr L. Vandan Kumar, additional commissioner (Health and Sanitation) has ordered food inspectors to issue showcause notices to the Pulla Reddy sweet shop and the Mainland Chinese Restaurant at Somajigu
Duo held for marketing fraud
Two persons, who allegedly duped customers and fled with around Rs 4 crore, were arrested in connection with a marketing fraud case. Around 35 victims of the fraud approached the Secunderabad Market
Tight security for I-Day fete
With Independence Day fast approaching, the traffic police is gearing up with special security arrangements in the key areas of the city. The North Zone police has taken charge at the main parade grou
Dog-capturing teams make a quick buck
Men from the GHMC dog-capturing teams have found an easy way to make money. Residents who are grateful to them for carting away the stray dogs pay them a “tea mamool”. Residents say they don’t mind
Soya cultivation replacing paddy
Farmers in some districts of the Telangana region of the state have been shifting to more profitable soyabean cultivation from crops like pulses, maize and paddy. This kharif season, the area under s
Old contracts expire, Nims fails to float new tenders
In spite of contracts for various departments such as canteens, Arogyasri wards, parking etc. at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences having expired months ago, no fresh tenders have been called
‘Nano’ medicine developed for gene therapy
In a boost to the fast emerging field of gene therapy, city scientists have successfully synthesised orally administered next-generation nanoparticles to deliver biomaterials like DNA and RNA to cure
Dairy farms told to check effluents
You don’t associate the dairy industry with pollution. Yet, in the process of generating one kilo litre of milk, a dairy farm ends up generating three kilo litre of effluents! An official of the Andh
Colleges soften stand on fees
The State government and the managements of engineering colleges are trying to find an amicable solution to the contentious issue of fees, which has delayed the commencement of Eamcet engineering coun
Mahavir Hospital faces a state check-up
In spite of the 30-year lease of Mahavir Hospital and Research Centre expiring six years back, the government has not renewed it till date. The Hyderabad district collectorate is now inquiring whethe