Category: City News

Osmania University scam: Pay to be a prof

Osmania University scam: Pay to be a prof

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

With immense political pressure and senior officials at the university ‘buying seats’ for relatives, experts question the quality of education that will be delivered henceforth at OU.

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Look at your own properties, GHMC

Look at your own properties, GHMC

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

While GHMC has been focusing on collecting property tax, rental arrears from its own complexes stand at a whopping `8 crore.

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Mayor shocked at state of affairs at call centre

Mayor shocked at state of affairs at call centre

| May 19, 2013 | 1 Comment

Disturbed by allegations that officials at the GHMC call centre in Banjara Hills were lying to the public regarding the completion of civic works, the mayor made a surprise visit to the call centre.

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All’s not well with welfare schemes

All’s not well with welfare schemes

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

The lack of promotion of development programmes launched by the State government has Congress leaders worried, as their efforts are not having the desired effects on voters.

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Man spurns lover, accused of assault

Man spurns lover, accused of assault

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Hyderabad: The women’s police team from the CCS has arrested a man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, claimed to be his girlfriend. It is alleged that he promised to marry the victim, but then married someone else. The police claim that the victim and the alleged perpetrator, a resident of Chilkalguda, [...]

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Candid confessions

Candid confessions

| May 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Bestselling author and blogger Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan, in the City for a reading of her third book Cold Feet, talks about her life as a blogger, her inspirations and much more. A voice that is engagingly honest and frank stood her apart from the rest. Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan became a household name soon after she [...]

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Fake cops looting public in Hyderabad

Fake cops looting public in Hyderabad

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

The terror caused by three criminal gangs in the City posing as policemen has alarmed police officials, who now call on the public to be alert and vigilant at all times.

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Cash for ash: Hyderabad’s macabre scam

Cash for ash: Hyderabad’s macabre scam

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Even as you come to terms with the death of a loved one, you will be fleeced by the corporation. The City’s electric crematoriums are dysfunctional and the ‘smashan vatikas’ charge up to `8,000 for body disposal. Officials remain tight lipped about the funds directed to the GHMC for this purpose.

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Your tenant could be a thief

Your tenant could be a thief

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you have given your house on rent, make sure to register your tenant’s details with the police. Taking a leaf from the Delhi police, the City police have now said it is a must for owners to register the details of the tenants with them. This not only ensures safety of the residents, but [...]

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Medak, a good omen to Kiran?

Medak, a good omen to Kiran?

| May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

Kiran seems to be following in the footsteps of his predecesor YS Rajasekhara Reddy by launching his pet programmes from Medak district in particular.

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