73% excess rain in City as state catches up
Despite heavy downpour in many places, the state is facing a four per cent shortfall in rains this monsoon. The state average cumulative rainfall from June 1 till date was 238.1 mm as against the norm
Animal welfare activists save 43 snakes
Around 43 snakes were rescued from various parts of the city and its outskirts by members of several animal welfare organisations who conducted a snake rescue drive on Monday on the occasion of Nag Pa
Tirupati to host World Telugu Conference in December
Temple-town Tirupati will play host to the 4th World Telugu Conference in December this year.
The state-sponsored event is being organised in Andhra Pradesh after a long gap of 37 years. The 1st Wor
Minister issued NBW for FERA violations
Economic offences court on Monday issued a Non Bailable Warrant (NBW) against the state minister for secondary education, Mr K. Parthasaradhi, for not attending summons issued by the court under Forei
Encroached lakes threaten colonies
Rampant encroachment on the lakebeds causes flooding in neighbouring areas such as Chandrayangutta, Bandlaguda and Nadeem Colony, as the lakes that have now shrunk can no longer store the water when i
No takers for NRI quota in BE colleges
The NRI quota in engineering colleges was once the most sought-after by college managements and students. This year, however, it has no takers. Spurred by the state government’s tighter norms on NRI
Local sheep wool blankets chic again
Once threatened, the pure Deccani breed sheep are finding their feet again, thanks to the unique conservation effort, done on a scientific basis with local shepherds acting as gene-keepers. With the r
Stagnant rainwaters bring malaria, dengue
With heavy rains and water inundation and accumulation at several places, infectious diseases such as malaria and dengue have been reported from places like Hafeezpet, Nagamanikonda etc. At least 50 c
Be careful how haleem is packed
While Hyderabadi haleem remains the city’s pride, which sports the geographical indication tag (GI) and is available at over a hundred locations in the twin cities, experts have warned consumers to be
Congress goodwill gesture miffs TRS
The Telangana Rashtra Samiti slammed the State government for supporting YSR Congress chief Ms Vijayamma’s ‘political tour’ of Sircilla to scuttle the Telangana movement. Scores of T-activists were ar