CM Revanth to Campaign on Feb. 24 for MLC Poll in Nizamabad

They asserted that V. Narender Reddy would win the election with strong support from both the people and the party cadre.

Telangana: Kodandaram extends support to Congress in MLC polls

Hyderabad: Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) leader Professor Kodandaram has announced its support for Congress candidate Narendra Reddy in the upcoming elections for the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad Teachers MLC seat. This decision was made as part of an alliance pact between TJS and Congress. Professor Kodandaram, State President of TJS and an MLC himself, made this announcement at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Mystery over trio electrocuted in Nizamabad

Police sources say that Kishan had a history of cable theft cases, prompting suspicions that he, along with his parents, may have gone to the fields to steal wires

Leopard Kills Two Calves in Annapurna

Abbapur, located along the Nizamabad-Basar road, has now become a concern for villagers, who fear further leopard movement in the area.

Steep fall in turmeric prices worries Telangana farmers

Turmeric prices in Telangana's Nizamabad market drop below 10,000 per quintal, leaving farmers struggling amid trader syndicates and market closures.

Three of a family electrocuted to death in Nizamabad

Three Electrocuted While Hunting for Boar in Nizamabad

Family Killed After Coming Into Contact with High-Voltage Wires Set Up in Farmland

Gulal sprinkled at Eidgah in Telanganas Armoor during Shivaji Jayanti

Hyderabad: Individuals trying to foment communal disharmony in Armoor mandal, Nizamabad, Telangana, during Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti celebrations on Wednesday, February 19, threw saffron colour at the Armoor Eidgah. The local AIMIM party workers who came to know about the provocation alerted the local police who inspected the spot and assured action against the mischief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Three of a family die of electrocution in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, three members of a family died of electrocution near Pegadapally village in Telanganas Nizamabad district on Thursday. The deceased were identified as residents of Satapur in Renjal Mandal of the same district. Gangaram, his wife Balamani and their son Kishan were hunting for wild boars when they accidentally came in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

K Chandrasekhar Rao has no moral right to criticise Congress government: TPCC chief

NIZAMABAD: Responding to BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao reportedly claiming that Congress graph is on the decline , TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday said that the former has no moral right to criticise the Congress and its government in the state. Hitting back at the pink party chief for criticising Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his governance, he suggested that the former chief minister take care of his health and spend the rest of his life in his farmhouse. There is no future for the BRS. It will be extinct by the time next Assembly elections are held. KCRs political career is over. He should try to happily spend the rest of his life in his farmhouse, he said. Mahesh Goud, along with Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and other Congress leaders, campaigned for Narender Reddy, the partys candidate in the Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad-Medak graduates constituency MLC election in Nizamabad and Kamareddy. Stating that there is no comparison between Rao and Revanth, he said: KCRs rule was an undemocratic and family-run regime. KCR used to threaten officials. Contractors and commission agents used to thrive during his rule. On the other hand, under Revanths leadership, the Congress is ensuring Praja Palana [peoples governance] in the state, he added. KCR failed to even fulfil his responsibilities as the Leader of the Opposition by refusing to attend Assembly sessions, he said. We respect KCR the Telangana activist. But we wont tolerate it if he continues to make unnecessary comments and baseless allegations against the Congress government, he added.

Telangana logs over 17K malware attacks per day

HYDERABAD: Telangana witnessed at least 17,128 malware attacks per day through 2024, the attackers spared no one from your nondescript homemaker to government websites. The Telangana Cyber Threat Report-2025 compiled by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with Seqrite and released at the ongoing SHIELD-2025 cybersecurity conclave on Wednesday says that 62,52,023 malware instances were detected in 2024 in the state. This is roughly 2% of the 36.9 crore detections in the country. Being an IT hub, its no surprise that Hyderabad was the most affected city with 59,81,619 detections, followed by Khammam with 52,518, Warangal with 52,037 and Nizamabad with 28,049 detections. However, what is surprising is that the targets included government websites such as the deputy chief ministers portal. Shockingly, the hackers not only leaked the login credentials but also sensitive data. Hackers put sensitive data in public domain Malware is a term derived from malicious software. Its a broad term for any harmful software thats designed to damage or steal data from computers. Common types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware. Cyber threat actors operating through Telegram targeted various sectors, breaching data and disrupting operations. Some of the significant incidents include the February 19, 2024, attack by the Telegram-based group Black_Code, which leaked credentials from the Telangana government portal (data.telangana.gov.in), the February 21, 2024, attack by Nusantara on the SC/ST Commission portal (scstcommission.telangana.gov.in), the March 2, 2024, targeting of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarkas website and more. Likewise, the group Z-BL4CX-H4T leaked credentials of the Telangana governments official portal (telangana.gov.in), Garuda Security defaced the website jnafau.ac.in, Bangladesh Dark Net Hacker Boys launched a DDoS attack on www.uohyd.ac.in and many others. Even private entities like the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation were not spared by malware, with the hackers making public sensitive government documents, citizen data and confidential communications. A ransomware attack on one of Asias largest educational conglomerates targeted its hospitals and educational services, disrupting patient care and administrative operations. The attackers likely gained access through phishing emails or RDP vulnerabilities, allowing them to install malware and deploy ransomware across critical systems. The attack encrypted electronic medical records (EMR), billing systems, and student data, leaving hospital staff unable to access vital patient information. A ransom was demandedin cryptocurrency, but the group refused to pay, opting instead to restore systems from secure backups. According to the report, the threat environment in Telangana is further complicated by a diverse range of attacks targeting critical sectors government, banking, financial services and industries, healthcare, education, manufacturing and IT/ITES.

SCR GM inspects railway stations in Secunderabad-Nanded route

Nizamabad businessmen and traders met with SCR officials at Nizamabad Railway Station, urging the introduction of new afternoon trains to Hyderabad and Mumbai

Teachers backing BJP candidate: Etala

BJP MP Eatla Rajendar claimed that teachers were supporting the party in the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Medak-Adilabad Legislative Council graduates election

Telangana PCC chief alleges secret pact between BJP-BRS for MLC polls

Campaign for Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad-Medak Graduates MLC candidate Narender Reddy in Kamareddy

MLC election: 3,55,159 persons eligible to vote in Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar GraduatesConstituency

Woman thrashed by Telangana police over trying to register FIR

Hyderabad:A shocking incident has come to light from Telanganas Nizamabad district where a woman was allegedly beaten up by a police officer when she tried to register a complaint about a stolen purse. Boyi Bhagya, a hailing from Dupally village in Renjal mandal of Nizamabad district was attending the Jankampet Brahmotsavam fair with her family. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

New ration cards to be issued in Telangana post elections, applications open

Hyderabad: While MeeSeva centres in Telangana have begun accepting applications for new ration cards, the document will be issued to eligible applicants only after the elections due to the model code of conduct in place. The MCC is in place for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates Constituency and Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers Constituency elections on February 27. The term Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Telangana: MLC Election Campaign Intensifies

Candidates for the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak MLC polls ramp up campaigns, targeting graduates through posters, calls, and outreach.

Telangana: 4 teachers fined for absence during DEO visit

DEO Parsi Ashok issued show-cause notices and deducted salaries of four teachers in Nizamabad for unauthorised absences during an inspection

Kumbh Mela Devotee Found Dead on Train in Nizamabad

A 59-year-old woman returning from Maha Kumbh Mela was found dead on Jaipur-Hyderabad Express at Nizamabad station. Probe underway.

Hyderabad pilgrim on way to Prayagraj dies in accident

Hyderabad: A pilgrim from Hyderabad died and five others were in an accident in Telanganas Nizamabad district on Thursday, February 13 while going to Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh. The accident occurred on National Highway 44 when the car they were travelling in rammed into a truck from behind. According to the police, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Telangana MLC polls: 90 candidates in fray

HYDERABAD: After the last day of withdrawal of nominations, a total of 90 candidates remain in the fray for three MLC seats in Telangana, for which polls scheduled for February 27. Among the total candidates, 56 are contesting from the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar graduates constituency, 15 the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar teachers segment and 19 in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda teachers constituency. On Thursday, the last day for withdrawal of nominations, 12 candidates pulled out of the graduates constituency race, leaving 56 in the race. One candidate withdrew from the teachers segment, leaving 15 candidates, while three withdrew from the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda teachers constituency, leaving 19 candidates. Polling will be held from 8 am to 4 pm on February 27, with vote counting scheduled for March 3. The entire election process is set to be completed by March 8. The term of the three sitting MLCs T Jeevan Reddy (graduates constituency), Kura Raghotham Reddy (teachers constituency) and A Narsi Reddy (teachers constituency)will end on March 29.

140 file nominations for three MLC constituencies in Telangana

HYDERABAD: As many as 140 candidates have filed their nominations for three MLC constituencies, which are set to go to polls on February 27. Monday was the last day for filing nominations. A total of 100 candidates have filed nominations for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates constituency, while 17 candidates have filed for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituency and 23 candidates have filed for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers constituency. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on Tuesday while the last date for withdrawal is Thursday. Polling will be held on February 27 from 8 am to 4 pm, with vote counting scheduled for March 3. The entire election process is set to be completed by March 8. The term of three sitting MLCs T Jeevan Reddy from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates constituency, Kura Raghotham Reddy from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituency and A Narsi Reddy from Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers constituency will expire on March 29, upon their retirement. Both the Congress and the BJP have decided to field candidates for the elections, while the BRS has opted not to contest for the three vacant MLC seats in Telangana.

BJP Graduate MLC candidate Anji Reddy richest in fray

In the upcoming Graduate MLC election for the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad seat, asset affidavits reveal that BJP candidate Chinnamile Anji Reddy leads in declared wealth.

MP Arvind played key role in Delhi Assembly elections

The Nizamabad team, which included National Turmeric Board chairman Palle Ganga Reddy, camped in New Delhi for several days

Congress, BJP set for high-stakes battle in Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad-Medak graduates MLC poll

HYDERABAD: In the upcoming Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad-Medak graduates constituency MLC election, a keen contest is on the cards between the two national parties Congress and BJP. They have already announced their candidates for the election scheduled to be held on February 27. The main opposition party, the BRS, has opted out of the contest, making it a straight, high-voltage fight between the ruling Congress and BJP. Both parties consider winning the election from this constituency crucial. The BJP is confident of winning the poll. It hopes that a victory would improve its image and help it move confidently to building the party for the next Assembly elections in 2028. Meanwhile, the ruling party is focused on retaining its seat, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy personally concentrating on it. Sitting Congress MLC T Jeevan Reddy has opted out of the contest. The party fielded V Narender Reddy, an educationist, in his place while the BJP has positioned C Anji Reddy as its candidate. Both of them are quite popular in the constituency. Narender Reddy is from Karimnagar, while Anji Reddy is from Medak. BJP vote bank The BJP has a significant vote bank in the four districts spread over four Lok Sabha and seven Assembly constituencies. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar is from Karimnagar, while BJP legislature party leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy represents the Nirmal Assembly segment, also part of the MLC constituency. The party leaders, including MPs and MLAs, are working overtime to ensure the victory of their candidate. The ruling Congress is leaving nothing to chance. The party has a significant presence in the constituency. As many as two Lok Sabha and 22 Assembly members are from the four districts, of whom three are ministers D Sridhar Babu, Damodar Rajanarsimha and Ponnam Prabhakar. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, at its recent Congress Legislature Party meeting, entrusted the responsibility of ensuring the party candidates victory to IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and sitting MLC T Jeevan Reddy. The MLAs, other ministers, and two MPs have been asked to focus on the election and tour the entire constituency under the four districts to garner the support of second-level leaders. All eyes are on the outcome as a graduates MLC election is always considered a barometer of the popularity of the ruling party.

BRS youth wing backs independents in Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar MLC poll

ADILABAD: With the BRS not announcing its candidate in the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar graduates constituency MLC election, it appears that its youth wing activists have decided to support independent candidates. While a few BRS youth wing activists are openly supporting the independents, others are indirectly backing such candidates. One such candidate who has the backing of BRS youth wing leaders is Prof Prasanna Harikrishna. Prof Prasanna initially aspired to a Congress ticket and also campaigned extensively in the erstwhile Adilabad district. However, after being denied the ticket by the grand old party, he decided to contest as an independent and filed his nomination papers on Friday. Interestingly, a few BRS youth wing leaders from across the district, including the Boath Assembly constituency that is being represented in the Assembly by a BRS MLA, travelled all the way from Adilabad to Karimnagar to participate in Prof Prasannas nomination rally. Congress rebel candidate Meanwhile, Adilabad Mahila Congress president Manchikatla Ashamma filed her nomination as a rebel candidate. Her decision came as a surprise to many in district Congress circles. Though the ruling Congress and BJP are looking at the February 27 election as a two-way contest between them, the independents, thanks to the backing they are receiving from the educated as well as the leaders of some political parties, are likely to give them a run for their money.

Poultry Farms See Chickens Dying Due to Virus in Nizamabad

In the wake of the outbreak, chicken sales in both wholesale and retail markets have plunged, with consumers wary of purchasing chicken products.

Poultry farms witness deaths of chickens with viruses

Poultry farms are facing difficult situation as the chickens died with viruses for the last few days in Nizamabad district.

6 get two days jail term for driving in drunken condition in Nizamabad

17 people held in driving driving in Nizamabad

Nizamabad: 3 children seriously injured in stray dog attacks

The parents of the victims and residents of various colonies urged Armoor municipal officials and district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu to quickly react to the menace of stray dogs in Armoor

BJP MLC candidate vows to solve teachers woes

BJP candidate Malka Komuraiah, representing the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak Teachers constituency, vowed to resolve teachers' problems and prioritise the education sector.

Cancer Cases Increased in Rural Areas in Nizamabad

Cervical, breast, lung and mouth cancers are reported in the majority of cases in rural and semi urban areas. Food habits, lifestyle and other reasons caused for the disease.

D-G of Telangana Prisons inaugurates weaving unit at Nizamabad Central jail

Nizamabad prison inmates to produce clothes, bedsheets from weaving unit

Telangana Prisons DG Inspects Nizamabad Jail

Andhra Pradesh: No Mention of Turmeric Board in Budget Worries Farmers

NTB chairman Palle Ganga Reddy and officials are searching for a suitable office space for the board in Nizamabad.

AI Provided Jobs to 70 Youths in Nizamabad IT Hub

Telangana academy of skills and knowledge chief executive officer Srikanth Sinha said that it is a welcome move that Artificial Intelligence start up began its operations in II tier city Nizamabad.

Politics heat up for MLC elections

Nizamabad: In the backdrop of the election schedule declared for Legislative Council of graduates undivided Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad- Medak districts, political activity heats up in north Telangana districts. Election notification will be released on February 3 after conducting filing of nominations, withdrawal and polling will be conducted on February 27. Around dozen candidates seriously trying for MLC post as they picked up election campaign in undivided Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad- Medak districts. BJP declared Anji Reddy as its MLC candidate and BRS, Congress parties have not yet declared their nominees. Private educational institutions owner V.Narender Reddy, former DSP Madanam Gangadhar, Prasanna Harikrishna and others began election campaign. Sitting MLC T.Jeevan Reddy will complete his tenure on March 29, but new election process will be conducted in February. Followers of Jeevan Reddy are hopeful that Congress party high command will field Jeevan Reddy for second term as graduates of MLC. BRS will declare its candidate or away from the MLC election is not yet decided. TPCC president B.Mahesh Kumar Goud said that they sent proposals to the party high command on MLC elections and it would declare soon. Urging the voters for first preferential vote, the aspirants set up flexi boards in all the districts. Highlighting their qualifications and achievements, the aspirants took up election campaigns. On the other hand, respective district administrations made all arrangements for MLC elections. Voters list, polling stations, counting of votes and other details readied for the poll process. Interestingly, three major political parties-Congress, BJP, BRS and Independent candidates are seriously trying for victory in elections.

TSUTF, TPTF to jointly back Narsi Reddy, Ashok

Hyderabad: The Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF) and the Telangana Progressive Teachers Federation (TPTF) have announced their support for MLC Alugubelli Narsi Reddy and former TPTF president Y. Ashok Kumar in the upcoming Teacher MLC elections on February 27. At a joint press conference held on Wednesday at the TSUTF state office, the organisations officially announced their candidates, highlighting their decades-long contribution to the teachers movement. The two organisations declared Narsi Reddy as their candidate for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda teacher constituency and Ashok Kumar for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar teacher constituency. Narsi Reddy, elected in 2019, has worked to improve schools and colleges using constituency development funds. He has also taken steps to solve teacher and education-related issues. Ashok Kumar, a former TPTF leader, has led many protests and was actively involved in the Telangana movement with Prof. Kodandaram.

People Demand More Trains from Nizamabad

Nizamabad: Passengers in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts are struggling due to limited train availability during peak hours, with high demand for services to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and other key routes. Despite 50 trains passing through Nizamabad railway station daily, no direct express trains originate from the station. Businessman B. Chandrasekhar pointed out that a train could cut travel time to Hyderabad to 2.5 hours, compared to over four hours by road. Nizamabad serves as a crucial link between North and South India, with recent electrification completed. However, the absence of a double railway line on the Secunderabad-Nizamabad-Nanded route has led to restricted services. While special trains run from Karimnagar to Mumbai during festivals, post-festival demand is met only by Devgiri Express. Commuters are urging South Central Railway to introduce an additional train from Nizamabad or Karimnagar to Mumbai, as it remains the shortest route from North Telangana. Passengers are now demanding direct express trains from Nizamabad/Basar to Hyderabad, additional Mumbai-bound train post-festivals and permission for Bodhan passengers to board Tirupati-bound Rayalaseema Express. The key concerns: No direct express train from Nizamabad to Hyderabad, forcing commuters to rely on Ajanta and Devgiri Express, which operate at inconvenient hours. Rayalaseema Express, bound for Tirupati, starts from Bodhan but does not allow passengers to board there, frustrating locals in Bodhan and nearby Maharashtra. Highway congestion on NH-44 and in Hyderabad makes road travel unreliable.

After Thirumalagiri SI, ACB nabs Lingampet SI in bribe case

Hyderabad: A day after the arrest of Thirumalagiri Sub-Inspector (SI) Vukkurthy Suresh in a bribe case, Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught another SI posted at Lingampet police station in a bribe case. Kandi Sudhakar, SI of Lingampet police station in Yellareddy Circle in Kamareddy district, was caught red-handed when he allegedly demanded and accepted bribe of Rs.12,500 from a complainant to do an official favour not to implicate as accused in the cheating and criminal intimidation case registered at the police station. The ACB officials recovered a bribe amount of Rs.12,500 from the possession of the SI at Rukmini Chamber crossroads in Nizamabad while travelling in a car. The SIs right hand fingers, which came in contact with the bribe amount, yielded positive results in the chemical test. Sudhakar performed his duty improperly and dishonestly to obtain undue advantage, officials said. On Tuesday, the ACB nabbed Thirumalagiri SI Suresh in a bribe case in Suryapet district. In a separate case, Dr. Rathod Ramesh, an Assistant Veterinary Surgeon of Udayanayak thanda in Utnoor mandal in Adilabad district, was caught red-handed at Veterinary Hospital, Shyampur, when he allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs.15,000 from the complainant to issue non-payment certificates for October and November-2023 pertaining to the salary of complainants father The complainants father was a veterinary assistant at the same hospital. The bribe amount was recovered from the possession of Ramesh at his instance. On September 24, Ramesh already demanded and received Rs.3000 as bribe from the complainant to issue the last pay certificate pertaining to the complainants father in connection with his transfer.

MLC elections in Telangana, AP to be held on Feb. 27: ECI

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to hold MLC elections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on February 27 from 8 am to 4 pm while the counting would be conducted on March 3. The last date for filing nominations is February 10 while the last date of withdrawal of nominations is February 13, according to ECI. The term of office of three members of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from two Graduates' and one from Teachers' Constituency and three members of the Telangana Legislative Council from one Graduates' and two from Teachers' Constituencies were expiring on March 29 due to retirement of the sitting members. The three constituencies in AP are East-West Godavari Graduates', Krishna-Guntur Graduates' and Srikakulam-Vizianagaram-Visakhapatnam Teachers' while three in Telangana are Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates', Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers' and Warangal-Khammam -Nalgonda Teachers' The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) concerning these elections will come into force with immediate effect in the constituencies, according to ECI under secretary Prafull Awasthi.

Collector inspects Bodhan minority girls school

SANGAREDDY : Nizamabad district additional collector Ankit and Bodhan sub-collector Vikas Mahato visited the Telangana State Minorities Residential School and Junior College for Girls in Bodhan town on Tuesday. They inspected the food preparation, dining hall, kitchen and other facilities. TMRSJC principal K. Padmaja explained to them about the amenities provided for the students.

Scanning Centres Face Crackdown Over Illegal Sex Determination Tests

Nizamabad :Medical and health department officials are focusing on scanning centres to prevent illegal sex determination tests. Reports have emerged that some scanning centres in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts have been conducting illegal sex determination tests on pregnant women. People from neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are allegedly traveling to these centres for the tests. In response, district collectors and medical officers have issued strict warnings to scanning centers about violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. Warning boards have been placed in hospitals to deter illegal testing. Authorities suspect that some registered medical practitioners (RMP) and private medical practitioners (PMP) are facilitating these illegal tests. Middlemen are reportedly charging large sums to conduct these tests. Recently, officials seized a scanning centre in Kamareddy town for performing illegal sex determination tests. To address this, six teams have been formed in the Nizamabad district to regularly monitor scanning centers. A district-level advisory committee meeting on the PCPNDT Act has also been held to assess the situation. Dr B. Rajasri, the district medical and health officer, stressed that scanning centres would be allowed to register or renew their licenses only if they adhere to proper protocols. Serious action would be taken against any center found conducting sex determination tests on pregnant women. She also urged scanning centers not to accept prescriptions from RMPs and PMPs for such tests. Dr Rajasri further warned medical shop owners against selling abortion medicines without a valid referral from a qualified doctor. She also stressed that scanning centers must maintain proper records and reports or risk having their licenses revoked. Regular awareness programmes are being conducted to educate the public on the PCPNDT Act.

ASER 2024: Telangana Faces Foundational Learning Gaps

HYDERABAD: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, released on Tuesday, has revealed that Telangana has achieved near-universal level enrollment for certain age groups. Only 0.5 per cent of children aged 6-14 in rural areas are not enrolled in schools. This positions it among the best-performing states in access to education. Overall, Telangana has registered 73.5 per cent average enrollment in schools in 2024 against 75.5 percent last year. This success in access contrasts with challenges in foundational learning outcomes, which remain significantly below desirable levels. Districts like Karimnagar, Medak, Nalgonda and Warangal recorded zero non-enrollment, while Adilabad had the highest rate at 1.5 per cent. Government school enrollment stood at 59.8 per cent for children in the same age group, with Adilabad leading at 73.8 per cent and Khammam at 70.4 per cent. Nizamabad reported the lowest government school enrollment at 47.9 per cent. Across India, more than 95 per cent of children aged 614 are enrolled in schools. However, challenges continued in foundational literacy and numeracy, according to the report. Among students in Classes III to V, only 18 per cent could read a Class II-level text, while 49 per cent could perform basic subtraction. In Classes VI to VIII, the report found, only 46.4 per cent of students could read a Class II text, and 34.7 per cent could do divisions. Medak consistently performed poorly, with the lowest reading and arithmetic levels across grades, while districts like Mahbubnagar and Rangareddy showed better arithmetic skills. Southern states, including Telangana, generally performed better in literacy and numeracy compared to other regions, the report said. It also said that the digital literacy showed another kind of challenge. In Telangana, 96 per cent of households reported smartphone availability, but only 78 per cent of the children could bring one to complete digital tasks and 73 per cent could use it independently. There was also a small but noticeable gap between boys and girls, with boys generally more comfortable using smartphones on their own. When given simple tasks like setting an alarm or looking up information online, the success rates were fairly high, but things changed as to safety and security. More than 80 per cent of students reported using social media, but only 67 per cent knew how to block or report a user, and just about 60 per cent could change a password. More importantly, the report reaffirmed that Telangana had been lagging behind in computers in schools and student computer usage. The availability of computers improved from 9.3 per cent (2010) to 14.1 per cent (2022) but dropped to 9.0 per cent in 2024, compared to the all-India average of 27.4 per cent of schools having computers available for children in 2024. The report found that school facilities in Telangana had improved in areas like electricity, which is available in 91.1 per cent of schools. Toilets for girls are usable in 73.7 per cent of schools and libraries are there in most of the institutions, though only 56.8 per cent of them actively engage children. Drinking water was not available in 15.8 per cent of schools and only 60.4 per cent had designated playgrounds, a broader issue across the country, where sports infrastructure has not seen much progress since 2018. Student and teacher attendance in Telangana, at 73.5 per cent and 85.5 per cent respectively, is consistent with national averages, though multi-grade classrooms remain common and pose challenges to effective learning.

TMC Registers Cases Against 11 Fake Doctors in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) on Tuesday registered cases against 11 fake doctors in Nizamabad district following inspections last month. The accused, operating as unqualified rural medical practitioners (RPMs), were found violating medical regulations. Four of the culprits have been remanded in police custody, and cases were registered under the BNS and the NMC Act. These individuals were found to be practicing allopathy without the required MBBS qualifications, which could result in a jail sentence of up to one year and fines of up to Rs 5 lakh. The list of arrested individuals includes Boddu Venkatesh Reddy from Sri Sai Srinivas First Aid Centre (FAC), V. Suresh from Gauri Shankar FAC, and M. Prakash from Venkata Sai FAC in Banswada. In Dichpalli, R. Rajasekhar from Manasa Hospital, M Venkateshwar from Manikantha FAC, S. Dhatadri from Prashanth Clinic, and Goli Sandeep from Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Clinic, are in custody. Kanula Gangadhar from Sri Sai Ganga Clinic, Sur Mahesh Kumar from Sur FAC, M. Vittal Singh from Pragathi FAC, and Mallesham from Chandan Clinic in Nizamabad were also booked.

Accused of brutal Medchal murder nabbed

Hyderabad: Medchal police arrested Shaik Emam, the prime accused in the gruesome murder of a woman, following her identification through tattoos. On January 24, a half-burnt body of an unidentified woman was found near a culvert on the ORR at Muneerabad, in the Medchal police station area. Initial investigations revealed severe head injuries and tattoos on both her hands, including the names R. Srikanth and Rohith in Telugu and English. These tattoos were pivotal in identifying the victim. The police widely circulated the details of the tattoos and ornaments through media and social platforms. Relatives of the deceased recognised the markings and identified her as a resident of Bodhan, Nizamabad. She had recently moved to Kushaiguda and occasionally visited Medchal to meet relatives. Through phone records and CCTV footage, the police traced the accused, Shaik Emam, to Majeedpur, Shamirpet. Medchal police arrested him with the help of CCS, SOT and detectives from Dundigal and Genome Valley police stations.

Rs 569 crore released under Rythu Bharosa: Tummala

Hyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Monday said as part of Rythu Bharosa Rs.569 crore was deposited into the bank accounts of 4,41,911 farmers on Republic Day. The amount covered 9,48,333 acres in 577 villages across 563 mandals. Nageswara Rao said, The scheme was rolled out to honour the promise made during the polls. All deserving farmers will receive Rythu Bharosa from the government. It was launched on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day by the Chief Minister directly. Every acre of land being cultivated will receive Rs.6,000. The scheme has, as of now, been rolled out in one village per mandal. The distribution happened in revenue villages. In some mandals where there were more than one village under the gram panchayat, more than one village was selected for the distribution, the minister said. The highest disbursal of Rs.46.93 crore was done in Nalgonda and Nizamabad districts with around 35,000 farmers in both. The second highest distribution of Rs.39.07 crores happened in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Jagtial districts to around 22,000 farmers in both.

BJP gears up for MLC polls

Hyderabad :Union minister and BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy convened a meeting of election coordinators at the BJP state office on Monday, ahead of the upcoming MLC elections. He said that the party must seize the first-mover advantage by taking the lead in the campaign. The BJP is optimistic about repeating its strong performance from the parliamentary elections, in which it won eight out of 17 MP seats. Party insiders believe the BJP has an edge, as Congress has not yet announced its candidates, and it remains unclear whether BRS will even contest. The party directed its cadre to focus on connecting with every voter in the two teacher council seats and the one graduate constituency. With the voter enrolment window open, the BJP plans to launch a drive to enlist new voters. The notification for the MLC elections is expected in the second or third week of February, and the elections are likely to be scheduled for the first or second week of March. The party is confident in its prospects, particularly in the two teacher constituencies, which cover Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad and Medak districts in North Telangana. These districts were strongholds for the BJP in the parliamentary elections, where the party won all four MP seats and seven out of eight MLA seats. The third graduate MLC seat is from the Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda districts. The meeting was attended by several key BJP leaders, including Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay, Rajya Sabha member and BJP OBC Morcha national president Dr K. Laxman, BJP Legislative Council head A.V.N. Reddy, state general secretaries G. Premendar Reddy and Kasam Venkateshwarlu, BJP state vice-president Manohar Reddy, BJP national executive member Garikapati Mohan Rao and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka incharge Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy. BJP MLAs Payal Shankar and Rama Rao Patel were also present.

Justice Sujoy Paul Unfurls National Flag at TelanganaHC

Hyderabad: Justice Sujoy Paul, acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, on Sunday stressed that it was the collective duty of citizens, lawmakers, law enforcers, and the judiciary to uphold the Constitution and its values. Justice Paul was speaking after unfurling the National Flag at the High Court on Republic Day. He emphasised the essential role of the judiciary and the Constitution in maintaining Indias democratic integrity and safeguarding the human rights. Our Supreme Court and High Courts have consistently upheld human rights, without which no free system can exist, Justice Paul stated. Justice Paul highlighted the importance of the collaboration between Bar and Bench in tackling case backlogs. He expressed optimism that their joint efforts could lead to significant advancements in case management. Justice Paul said the Telangana High Court had achieved notable progress in 2024 in reducing its pending cases from 2,31,575 at the beginning of last year to 2,29,221 by December 31. During this period, 70,626 new cases were filed, and 72,980 cases were resolved, resulting in a net reduction of 2,354 cases. This achievement was particularly impressive given the shortage of judges, as the court disposed of 2,334 more cases than the cases filed in a year. The Telangana Legal Services Authority conducted 3,816 legal awareness programmes and provided legal aid to over 14,000 individuals in 2024. The state excelled in case disposals during two consecutive National Lok Adalats, achieving the highest performance in the nation. Community mediation centers were also established in the Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts, Justice Paul noted. To address staffing shortages, the High Court outlined its 2025 recruitment plan, and the government allocated Rs 2,580 crore for a new High Court building that will include judges' quarters and Bar Council facilities. Justice Paul called on stakeholders to renew their commitment to justice and constitutional values, urging a collective effort to ensure accessible justice for all, particularly for underprivileged communities. The event was attended by judges and legal representatives from across the state.

Telangana HC Reduced Pending Cases by Over 2,300 in 2024

Hyderabad: Justice Sujoy Paul, acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, on Sunday stressed that it was the collective duty of citizens, lawmakers, law enforcers, and the judiciary to uphold the Constitution and its values. Justice Paul was speaking after hoisting the National Flag at the High Court on Republic Day. He emphasised the essential role of the judiciary and the Constitution in maintaining Indias democratic integrity and safeguarding the human rights. Our Supreme Court and High Courts have consistently upheld human rights, without which no free system can exist, Justice Paul stated. Justice Paul highlighted the importance of the collaboration between Bar and Bench in tackling case backlogs. He expressed optimism that their joint efforts could lead to significant advancements in case management. Justice Paul said the Telangana High Court had achieved notable progress in 2024 in reducing its pending cases from 2,31,575 at the beginning of last year to 2,29,221 by December 31. During this period, 70,626 new cases were filed, and 72,980 cases were resolved, resulting in a net reduction of 2,354 cases. This achievement was particularly impressive given the shortage of judges, as the court disposed of 2,334 more cases than the cases filed in a year. The Telangana Legal Services Authority conducted 3,816 legal awareness programmes and provided legal aid to over 14,000 individuals in 2024. The state excelled in case disposals during two consecutive National Lok Adalats, achieving the highest performance in the nation. Community mediation centers were also established in the Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts, Justice Paul noted. To address staffing shortages, the High Court outlined its 2025 recruitment plan, and the government allocated 2,580 crore for a new High Court building that will include judges' quarters and Bar Council facilities. Justice Paul called on stakeholders to renew their commitment to justice and constitutional values, urging a collective effort to ensure accessible justice for all, particularly for underprivileged communities. The event was attended by judges and legal representatives from across the state.

R-Day: Welfare Sops for All Soon

Nizamabad: District collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu announced that all eligible people will soon receive the states welfare schemes. Commemorating the 76th Republic Day, Hanumanthu highlighted the contributions of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the father of the Constitution. During the Republic Day celebrations at the Police Parade Ground, Hanumanthu hoisted the National Flag and lauded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for his transparent governance and effective distribution of welfare benefits. He outlined six guarantees by the state government to ensure equal opportunities for every citizen. In the district alone, approximately 12.81 lakh people have benefitted from 4,01,959 food security cards. Nizamabad district leads the state by crediting Rs 1,140.27 crore to farmers for paddy procurement, with 44,703 farmers receiving a total bonus of Rs 151.56 crore. Additional programmes reported significant participation: Mahalaxmi scheme: 94,000 women utilise free bus services, with Rs 3.61 crore worth of free travel benefits provided. Energy assistance: 3,023 Nayi Brahmin and Rajakas households receive 250 units of free electricity monthly.

Tallest National Flag in TG installed in Bodhan

Bodhan: Tallest National Flag in Telangana state hoisted in Bodhan town of Nizamabad district on Sunday. On the occasion of 76 th Republic Day celebrations, 101-feet height tri colour flag unfurl by the senior Congress MLA P.Sudarshan Reddy. Ekachakra Vikasa Samiti designed and installed the National Flag post in Bodhan after three months works. Cutting the party lines, Congress, BJP, MIM, BRS leaders and elected representatives participated in the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Bodhan MLA P.Sudarshan Reddy said that Bodhan town is replica of National Integrity. People are living together setting aside religion, caste and region barriers in Bodhan, he said. He called up people for cooperation in integrated development in Bodhan. Urdu Academy state chairman Taher Bin Hamdan, Bodhan municipal chairperson Thumu Padma, Bodhan sub collector Vikas Mahatho, BJP senior leader Medapati Prakash Reddy, Agriculture commission member Gadugu Gangadhar and others were present. Residents of the town and students in large numbers took part in the programme.

Former MLC Satyanarayana Died with Illness

Sangareddy: Former MLC, journalist R.Satyanarayana, 59, died on Sunday due to prolonged illness. Satyanarayana served as journalist in leading Telugu dailies for three decades. He quit journalism and actively participated in the separate Telangana movement. He was elected as MLC from Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak graduates constituency in 2007. He sacrificed his MLC post for separate Telangana movement in 2008. Being a close confidant of former Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao, R.Satyanarayana was appointed as Telangana state public service commission. He worked as BRS party undivided Medak district president. Joining Congress party, Satyanarayana aspired MLC ticket for upcoming elections. Due to illness he died at his residence in Sangareddy on Sunday. Former CM K.Chandrashekar Rao said that Telangana state lost a true Telangana activist in Satyanarayana. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members. Former minister T.Harish Rao visited the former MLC residence on Sunday and paid last respects. Funeral of Satyanarayana was performed on Sunday. Ministers Damodar Rajanarsimha, Ponnam Prabhakar and other leaders also sent condolences messages to the family members of former MLC.

Urban local bodies' five-year term ends in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

NIZAMABAD/KAMAREDDY: Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts marked the end of their five-year tenure with grand farewell programmes on Saturday. The events honoured municipal mayors, chairpersons, corporators, and councillors, allowing elected representatives to reflect on their contributions over the past five years. In Nizamabad, Mayor Dandu Neethu Kiran and municipal corporators participated in the farewell celebrations. The event was attended by Urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta, former MLA Bigala Ganesh Gupta, and municipal commissioner Dilip Kumar, among others. Speaking at the event, the guests lauded the efforts made towards the city's development and expressed gratitude for the collaborative work that propelled Nizamabad forward. Meanwhile, in Kamareddy, municipal chairperson Gaddam Indu Priya led the farewell meeting, with state government adviser Mohammad Ali Shabbir serving as the chief guest. Shabbir emphasised the importance of public service, noting that many leaders began their careers as municipal councillors before advancing to state Cabinet positions. Leaders should always prioritise serving the people, he remarked, inspiring current and future representatives to maintain their commitment to the community. In Bodhan, municipal chairperson Thumu Padma and municipal councillors gathered for their final meeting of the five-year term. Concurrently, the Armoor municipality conducted its last council meeting, passing various resolutions to conclude the tenure. The district administration announced plans to appoint special officers for the Nizamabad municipal corporation, Bodhan, Armoor, Bheemgal, Kamareddy, Yellareddy, and Banswada municipalities to ensure a smooth transition and continued governance.

Malkajgiri May Become New Terminal Station

Hyderabad: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Cherlapalli as a railway terminal, the South Central Railway (SCR) is reportedly working towards developing the Malkajgiri station into another terminal. Malkajgiris proximity to the city centre and its direct connectivity towards Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Nanded and Mumbai made it an ideal choice. Sources said SCR officials carried out an inspection of the station on Thursday. Malkajgiri are among Hyderabads 12 railway stations that are set to undergo a Rs 2,000-crore upgrade. SCR had previously considered upgrading Malkajgiri due to its potential and geographic advantages. Approximately eight years ago, under then-divisional railway manager Vandana Singhal, plans were announced to make Malkajgiri the second terminal for the Hyderabad division, but they did not materialise at that time. With three platforms in place, the station can potentially be expanded. Its conversion into a terminal could decongest other city stations. Commuter groups like the MMTS Travellers Association believe Malkajgiri, part of Indias largest parliamentary constituency, has been overlooked. General Secretary Nandlal suggested increasing the number of MMTS services and adjusting their schedules to meet the needs of employees, students, and passengers connecting to outstation trains from Malkajgiri. Despite multiple representations, authorities often cite a lack of trains or rakes. Noor, a member of the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC), SCR, has recommended several modifications to transform Malkajgiri into a major station: constructing an additional platform near the east booking office, laying a new track beside Road No. 1, rearranging existing platforms to add two more tracks. Noor also proposes assigning rooms to the station manager and the RPF, building another floor for crew and AC waiting halls, and reconfiguring platform numbers. He said these measures would give Malkajgiri six platforms, along with pit lines, and bolster its capacity to serve as a terminal.

Actress Priyanka Chopra Visits Domakonda Fort

Nizamabad: Film actress Priyanka Chopra visited the Mahadev temple at Domakonda mandal headquarters in Kamareddy district on Friday. She also toured the Domakonda Fort, located within the temple premises, and offered prayers. The Domakonda Fort, associated with Tollywood actor Ram Charans wife Upasanas family, gained prominence in film circles after Ram Charans marriage into the Gadikota family. The fort staff made special arrangements for Priyankas visit. This visit follows Priyankas recent trip to the Chilkur Balaji temple in Hyderabad.

Oppn targets Praja Palana Grama Sabhas in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Nizamabad: Political opponents disrupted Praja Palana gram sabhas in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts, creating hurdles by raising slogans and arguing with officials. The sabhas, organised by the district administration, aimed to receive applications and identify beneficiaries for schemes such as Indiramma Housing, new ration cards, and Indiramma Athmiya Bharosa. Special teams were constituted to conduct these meetings across all nine Assembly constituencies in the two districts. However, political adversaries of local MLAs strategically entered the sessions, causing disturbances and confronting officials on various issues. M. Ramesh, a resident, expressed frustration over not receiving a ration card despite applying multiple times over 11 years. We are hopeful that the new Congress government will resolve these issues, as district collectors and civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy assured us that issuing ration cards is a regular process, he said. In Banswada, adviser to the state government and MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy faced public criticism over local issues. Similarly, BJP MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy encountered protests from women in Khudawanpur village, Nandipet mandal. To prevent further disruptions, police forces were deployed at the sabhas. Congress leader Chakradhar Goud alleged that BRS leaders were spreading false propaganda and misleading people during the sabhas. Unable to tolerate the growing popularity of the Congress, BRS leaders have resorted to creating disturbances. We will respond appropriately, he warned. This is the first time MLAs in these districts have been directly targeted during such programmes.

Praja Palana grama sabhas disturbed by political opponents

Nizamabad: Political opponents targeted the Praja Palana Grama Sabhas in Nizamabad and Kamareddy district. To receive applications from the people and list out the beneficiaries details, the officials conducted grama sabhas in villages and towns in both districts. Political opponents of local MLAs targeted the grama sabhas and created hurdles to the programme by raising slogans and arguing with the official teams. The district administration constituted special teams to conduct Praja Palana grama sabhas in all 9 Assembly constituencies in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. In two sessions, officials received applications from the people for Indiramma housing, new ration cards, Indiramma Athmiya Bharosa schemes. Few political opponents strategically entered the grama sabhas and argued with the officials on various issues. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, M.Ramesh, a private employee said that they applied for new ration card several times for the last 11 years. We are vexed with the submission of applications and unable to get new ration cards, he lamented. We are hopeful that the new Congress government would definitely sanction the ration cards as the civil supplies minister N.Uttam Kumar Reddy, district collectors said that issuing of new ration cards is a regular process, Ramesh explained. In Banswada, few people confronted the Advisor to the state government and MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy on various issues. It is the first time that few people targeted MLAs in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. Armoor BJP MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy also faced ire of women in Khudawanpur village in Nandipet mandal during Praja Palana grama sabha. In view of this, police forces deployed during the grama sabhas. Congress leader Chakradhar Goud alleged that BRS leaders misguiding the people during the Praja Palana grama sabhas. Unable to digest the popularity of the Congress party, BRS leaders began false propaganda, he said. BRS senior leaders prepared strategies and disturbed the Praja Palana grama sabhas few areas, he said. We will teach fitting lesson to the BRS leaders as soon as possible, he warned.

Ace blood donor Dr R.Vidyasagar passes away

Noted dermatologist Dr R.Vidyasagar, 65, known for his passion for blood donation died on Thursday. He donated blood for 101 times. Dr Vidyasagar began his medical practice in Nizamabad three decades ago. For the last two decades he regularly donated blood on various occasions. He ran a private hospital in Khaleelwadi area and is known for his treatment in dermatology. He is survived by his wife Shantisagar and a son and a daughter. The body of Vidyasagar was donated to the Government Medical College in Nizamabad on Thursday. Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Nizamabad Officers Club and various other organisations expressed shock over the death of Dr Vidyasagar.

6 motorists get jail term for driving in drunken condition in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: Half a dozen people got jail term in Nizamabad district for driving their vehicle in a drunken condition. These drunk drivers were caught during a special drive carried out by the traffic police in Nizamabad district. Traffic Inspector P Prasad counseled 11 persons who were caught for driving in an intoxicated condition and produced before the court imposed a fine of Rs.9,500 on half a dozen people and sentenced five people to imprisonment. While a motorcyclist got three days jail term, three others got two days and another person one day jail sentence. One Town Traffic Inspector B Raghupathi said a motorcyclist Salman of Gauthamnagar in Nizamabad got two days jail term for driving in an alcoholic condition. For the last few days, the Nizamabad police intensified their drive against the drunken driving at various locations to nab the errant motorists. After counseling them, the police are producing the motorists before the court concerned in the district for ensuring punishment to them.

Telangana: School bus driven by cleaner overturns in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: A private school bus overturned because the cleaner was driving it instead of the driver in Kamalapur village of Navipet mandal in Nizamabad district, on Thursday, January 23. Two children named Meenakshi and Nayanshi who belonged to Sahithi School sustained minor injuries in the accident. Also ReadKerala: Girl dies as school bus overturns; 15 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Edn Secretary Yogita Rana Made Surprise Checks In Residential Schools

Nizamabad: Secretary to the Education Department Dr Yogita Rana warned that serious action will be initiated on officials if they failed to provide nutritious food to the students in residential educational institutions. Social welfare and other residential institutions must follow the menu, she said. Special care should be taken on inmates of residential educational institutions, she said. Yogita Rana made a surprise inspection of the social welfare residential school and college at Dharmaram (B) village in Dichpally mandal on Thursday. She observed the premises of the institution over sanitation and reviewed the teaching methods. She inquired about toilets, washrooms hostel building maintenance, registers, classes and other issues. The education secretary directed the officials to conduct regular special classes for the students in the morning and evening times. She said that physical exercise facilities should be provided to the inmates of residential educational institutions. She inspected the laboratories and CC cameras in the school and college premises. District intermediate education officer Tirumalapudi Ravi Kumar, district education officer P. Ashok, college principal, mandal education officer, lecturers and students were present. Education secretary Dr Yogita Rana had lunch with the students of the residential school. Meanwhile, district junior colleges principals association president Chinnaiah and lecturers association president Narsaiah handed over note books to the education secretary Dr Yogita Rana for distribution to students.

Job Opportunities for TG Youths in Fiji

Nizamabad: The Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Ltd (TOMCOM) will conduct an enrollment drive on January 25 to recruit youths from Telangana to work in Fiji Island. Skilled and semiskilled youths will be engaged in construction, information technology and accountant services. TOMCOM has been appointed as a registered recruitment agency to provide employment opportunities in foreign countries. The labour, employment training and industries department will monitor the drive. Number of vacancies, salaries and other benefits will be informed to aspirants during interviews. Candidates will have requisite educational qualifications and experience. Communication skills in English are mandatory. Youths between 25 and 45 can enroll their details for job placements in Fiji Island. District employment officer B. P. Madhusudan Rao said eligible candidates can enroll their details at district employment office in Shivajinagar, Nizamabad on January 25. Candidates should upload their resume on tomcom.resume@gmail.com, he said. For further details, candidates can contact 94400 49861 / 94400 51452 / 98496 39539.

30 Students Narrowly Escape As School Bus Overturns

Nizamabad: Two school students were injured and atleast 30 other students escaped unhurt after the private school bus they were travelling towards Navipet overturned near Ankalamma temple near Kamalapur village in Navipet mandal on Thursday. The bus cleaner was driving the vehicle as the driver was absent. After picking up students from Nadapur village, the cleaner behind the wheel lost control, leading to the mishap.

GI tag for Armoor turmeric soon

Tumeric relieve everything from cold to your liver problem to stomach issues and is also used in many alternative therapies.(Photo: Representative image) Tumeric relieve everything from cold to your liver problem to stomach issues and is also used in many alternative therapies.(Photo: Representative image) Hyderabad: A team of scientists conducted a field study to assign the geographical indication (GI) of Armoor turmeric, which is locally grown in Armoor area of Nizamabad district, carrying many unique features. With the courtesy of Nabard, the team led by Dr Pidigam Saidaiah, principal investigator of the Armoor turmeric project, from Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University along with scientists B. Mahender, P. Srinivas from Kammarapalli Turmeric Research Station and Nizamabad Nabard DDM Praveen Kumar, met to study the GI of Armoor turmeric. The information required for applying for GI Armur, climatic conditions, soil characteristics, unique characteristics of this variety, history of cultivation of Armur turmeric, documentary evidence, among others were discussed in detail. The turmeric varieties cultivated in the turmeric growing areas of Armoor were visited and the uniqueness of the varieties being cultivated was observed. If turmeric gets the GI tag, exports will increase, marketing opportunities for this variety across the country will increase and premium and higher prices will also be available, said Dr Pidigam Saidaiah, the principal investigator of the project. An application will have to be made to the Intellectual Property Rights Centre, headquartered in Chennai, for geographical indication. The team said that the application will be submitted in three to four months. Soon, DNA profiling of this variety, description of its characteristics, and their samples will be examined and studied in the laboratory, Pidigam Saidaiah said.

Nizamabad: Headmistress suspended for corruption

Nizamabad: Gana Jyothi Rani, the headmistress of Zilla Parishad High School in Dharpally, was suspended on Wednesday following allegations of corruption and staff complaints. The suspension orders were issued by education department regional joint director Satyanarayana Reddy. An inquiry was conducted into the allegations, and based on the findings of the report, action was taken against the headmistress.

Gram Sabhas to Identify Beneficiaries for Welfare Schemes in Telangana

Hyderabad : Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers urged all eligible individuals to apply for ration cards and Indiramma houses, even as the gram sabhas to identify beneficiaries for the welfare programmes to be launched on January 26 began on Tuesday. Bhatti participated in the online meeting with the collectors from the Secretariat on Tuesday along with ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar, Tummala Nageswara Rao, Jupally Krishna Rao, D. Anasuya Seethakka and Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari. The government is organising gram sabhas till 24 to identify beneficiaries for Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa, ration cards and Indiramma houses. These schemes are projected to cost the exchequer Rs 40,000 crore. They noted that since ration cards and Indiramma houses are being distributed after a decade, the response is expected to be substantial. They also clarified that the issuance of these benefits would be a continuous process. However, with the applicants outnumbering the number of beneficiaries the gram sabhas witnessed arguments between the applicants and the officials over the criteria of selection. Officials tried to convince the applicants that benefits like housing and ration cards would continue to be issued to those who did not find their names on the list. Those without land expressed resentment after their names were not found in the Indiramma Aatmeeya Bharosa list. Such instances were reported from Hazipur, Durki and Ankol villages in Nasrullabadh in Nizamabad district. Farmers were found insisting on the continuation of Rythu Bharosa to cultivated land that was left fallow in Narsapur of Kammarpally mandal. BJP MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy was asked about his failure to provide houses as promised by him earlier. In Duddellapalli of Saidapur mandal of Karimnagar district, people questioned why their names were missing from the Indiramma Aatmeeya Bharosa list. Concerns also arose over the cap of Rs 5 lakh grant for landowners constructing houses as part of the 3,500 houses per Assembly constituency in the first phase. Many expressed doubts about their chances of receiving these benefits.

Gram Sabhas Pass Off Peacefully in Nbad, Kreddy

Nizamabad, Kamareddy: Barring sporadic protests, grama sabhas in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts, passed off peacefully on Tuesday. People in large numbers attended the meetings in their respective villages and wards. Officials received applications from people on Rythu Bharosa, new ration cards, Indiramma houses and Indiramma Athmiya Bharosa schemes. Nizamabad collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu participated in a grama sabha at Lolam village in Indalwai mandal. He interacted with people and directed officials to take necessary steps while drawing the beneficiaries lists. In Kamareddy district, collector Ashish Sangwan took part in grama sabhas in Bhagirthapally village in Bhiknoor mandal and Lingupally village in Domakonda mandal. He said that issuing ration cards is a regular process and all eligible people will get the government schemes. Meanwhile. BJP MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy faced the ire of women in Khudwanpur village in Nandipet mandal during the grama sabha. They alleged that Rakesh Reddy had promised to build 10 houses in each village during his Assembly election campaign but forgot it. BRS MLA V. Prashanth Reddy alleged that Praja Palana grama sabhas were conducted with police force. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the ministers failed to address the problems of people, he said. Noticing public anger, police forces were deployed during grama sabhas, he added.

Home Guard Rescued From Rly Tracks

Nizamabad: The railway police on Tuesday rescued a home guard while he was attempting to commit suicide by sitting on railway tracks at platform number 3, in Nizamabad railway station. Railway police sub inspector H. Sai Reddy alerted his staff to find out Thatikonda Narsaiah, 43, a home guard with Nizamabad police. Railway police immediately rescued him and handed him over to IV town police. Thatikonda later said he wanted to commit suicide as he was unable to bear harassment from his wife and in-laws.

Telangana man jailed for life in Kuwait, wife claims false charges, seeks help

Hyderabad: The wife of Mohammad Abdul Sohail, a 34-year-old man from Telangana who has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Kuwait has appealed to the minister of external affairs (MEA), Dr S Jaishankar, for legal help. Sohail, a resident of Bodhan in Nizamabad district, was employed as a plumber in the maintenance department of Gulf Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Telangana: Kavitha welcomes Turmeric Board for Nizamabad, slams BJP

Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kavitha has welcomed the establishment of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad but expressed opposition to the manner in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government has handled the situation. Speaking at a media conference in Hyderabad, she raised concerns regarding the lack of communication from the state Agriculture minister Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

19 penalised for drunken driving in Nizamabad

Nizamabad :Traffic police penalised 19 people and sentenced five to imprisonment for drunken driving during a special drive on Friday. The offenders were identified during drunken driving tests conducted by traffic police. Traffic CI P. Prasad provided counselling to the accused before presenting them to Second Class Magistrate Noorjehan, who imposed a total penalty of 43,500 on the 19 people. The magistrate also sentenced Gene Sunil of Gajulpet to one-day imprisonment, while Kadari Vinod of Yellammagutta, B. Praveen of Dubba, Ram Reddy, Gangasthan, and Golikar Dinesh of Nagaram received two-day imprisonment each. With a rise in drunken driving incidents, police intensified checks and registered 24 cases during the operation.

Turmeric Board Boon to the Quality Produce, Remunerative Price

Nizamabad: The National Turmeric Board (NTB) will change the fate of farmers across the country, especially in Telangana state. From cultivation to exports, the board will play key role. The farmers are eagerly waiting for the initiative of the board for improvement of crop and its benefits. On war footing basis, the officials began arrangements for the setting up of the board in Nizamabad. Maharashtra is top producer of turmeric, but the central government set up the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad by giving importance to the Telangana state. However, the quality of turmeric cultivated in north Telangana districts is superior. Usually, farmers bring wet turmeric for sale in the Nizamabad agriculture market yard for early disposal of the produce. Only dried turmeric, either finger variety or bulb variety will get remunerative price. In view of this, the Spices Board India created awareness among the farmers over dried turmeric for the last few years. Exclusive Turmeric Board will create awareness over cultivation and marketing strategies to the farmers. For better price, Telangana farmers sent the turmeric to Sangli market in Maharashtra. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle , Spices Board India Nizamabad deputy director Sundareshan said that they are waiting for the norms from the central government over Turmeric Board function. Both Spices Board India office and Turmeric Board will work in Nizamabad, he said. Spices Board dealt with 52 spices barring the turmeric soon, he said. We are trying to cooperate with the farmers to cultivate quality turmeric and get remunerative prices, he explained. Meanwhile, 30 varieties of turmeric crops are being cultivated in around 20 states across the country. Of the world's need for turmeric, India will cater 62 percent of the global market. As for food, cosmetic and medicinal needs, turmeric is being used in various countries. For the last five years, the model price of turmeric stands between Rs 6,350 to Rs 15,000 per quintal in Nizamabad agriculture market yard.

Five youths booked for harassing minor girl under POCSO

Nizamabad: Nandipet police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Thursday against five youths accused of sexually harassing a minor girl in Siddapur village. The incident reportedly occurred when the victim was returning home after attending to a natures call. Acting on a complaint from the girls family, the police registered the case and launched an investigation. Sub-inspector Chiranjeevi and his team are working to catch the accused.

India faces turmeric production challenge amid rising global competition

NEW DELHI: Indias aspiration to become a global turmeric production hub in the next five years may soon face a reality challenge. Despite being the world leader in turmeric production, productivity efficiency has significantly reduced in the past decade. In the meantime, new players like Fiji, Netherlands and Germany are fast catching up with the quality production of turmeric with high content of curcumin has reduced the share of India. Further, India has also become the second largest importer of niche turmeric after the USA. A new report, Making India the Global Hub for Turmeric, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and Amway, released by NITI Ayog member Ramesh Chand, underlined the current challenges in turmeric production and the challenges before the sustainability of India's ayurvedic medicinal systems yellow gold. India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric, accounting for 70% of the worlds production. But for a long time, Indian farmers and policymakers were not very aware of the importance of curcumin content. The majority of Indian turmeric content has 2% curcumin content. Also, rampant pesticides used by farmers to get turmeric are less preferred by offshore countries due to its high residual content. India is importing because it needs to develop turmeric product with high curcumin quantity, said Arpita Mukherjee, lead author of the report. Further, she said India has now started focussing on developing products. To make the turmeric sector a billion-dollar industry in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set up a separate National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on 14 January to encourage growers, traders, and processors. The Board will ensure better opportunities for innovation, global promotion and value addition in turmeric production. It will strengthen the supply chains, benefiting both farmers and consumers alike, Modi posted on X. The establishment of the National Turmeric Board is a matter of immense joy, particularly for our hardworking turmeric farmers across India! This will ensure better opportunities for innovation, global promotion and value addition in turmeric production. It will strengthen the https://t.co/Inwmrj4rBd Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2025 However, despite having the largest 30 varieties of turmeric in India, the curcumin content is too low. Except for the Lakadong Turmeric varieties of Meghalaya, which have the highest curcumin content in the range of 6.8-7.8 % per kg, whereas the other varieties have a curcumin content in the range of 2-4%. Now the challenge before India is to invest in R&D to increase curcumin content and become a major hub, said Chand. Another major challenge pointed out by the expert is no assessment of the demand and consumption of turmeric in the country. Lack of assessment, small producers face price fluctuation, which leads to loss and consequently reduces production, said Dr Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner. He emphasised the need to conduct an assessment study as soon as possible.

Arvind lacks political maturity: Tummala

Hyderabad : State agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao has criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind and opined his comments reflect lack of political understanding. The minister wondered why the two-time MP did not show restraint while making remarks against him. In an open letter, Tummala wrote, The Centre did not exhibit the federal spirit while announcing the board. As agriculture minister I have been putting pressure on the Centre seeking it. But despite that in the interest of farmers I welcomed the decision and thanked the PM and the commerce minister. The state government will extend all the help needed in the process of its institution. The Bodhan sugar factory issue comes under the purview of the industry minister but as part of the team I will take up the issue with the minister concerned and address it. Tracing his political journey since 1983, he averred though he had worked under chief ministers like NTR, Chandrababu Naidu, K. Chandrashekar Rao and the incumbent A. Revanth Reddy, his priority was to serve the people and he got approvals for many road and irrigation projects (except Kaleshwaram). All these leaders included him in their Cabinets and he never lobbied before any of them. He also reminded that he had played a key role in conceptualising and executing Singeetam Kalyani, Lakshmi Canal, Sarada Sagar, Lakshmi Sagar, Indalwai lift irrigation schemes in the united state of Andhra Pradesh as irrigation minister. I played a role in the construction of national highways and those being laid now. This will be evident to him (Aravind) if he speaks to senior leaders of his party. I steered clear of the issuing of bond papers to the public by him and did not speak about it, the minister said.

One killed while flying kites atop building

Hyderabad: Life threatening glass-coated manja resulted in nearly 12 mishaps during Sakranti celebrations in the past three days. Eight cases, of which two involved minors, were reported in Osmania general hospital (OGH), while was registered with a private hospital. Apart from cases caused by manja, there were cases of people falling on or from roofs. Most of them were injuries on the limbs. There were no children below 10 years of age, said Dr. Rakesh Sahay, medical superintendent, OGH. In a tragic mishap in Motakondur, a 48-year-old man fell off a building while flying kites and died. The deceased J. Narender, got trapped by a string used for drying clothes and lost his balance. He hit a sharp stone and died while being rushed to a hospital. Other cases of injuries were reported in Rachakonda and Nizambad where the victims were taken to private hospitals. In a case within Yadadri limits, a wife and husband suffered injuries after the husband, who was riding the two-wheeler got entangled with the glass thread manja. Locals raised concerns about use of manja threads in the temple vicinity. Meanwhile, Dokapally Samvardhan, a 29-year-old techie suffered cuts from Chinese manja near Uppal metro station and was found unconscious by the locals. A 30-year-old man fell off the bike after his neck was entangled with the glass-coated manja in Nizamabad. The mishaps were less compared to 2024. Hyderabad task force DCP Y.V.S. Sudheendra said that 107 cases were booked against 1224 persons involved in selling deadly manja threads. Around 7334 manja bobbins worth Rs.90 lakh were seized from their possession. Rachakonda sleuths booked 36 cases leading to a seizure of 56,000 metres of manja.

Congress hails decision to establishment Turmeric Board in Nizamabad

DC Impact: GGH Chief Replaced After Birthday Fete in Hospital

Nizamabad: In the backdrop of birthday celebrations event organised in Government General Hospital in Nizamabad, the superintendent Prathima Raj was removed from the post. Paediatrician Dr P.Srinivas appointed as new superintendent of GGH. GGH chiefs bday fete at hospital kicks up row, news item was published in these columns on January 12. Prathima Raj is serving as superintendent of Government General Hospital in Nizamabad for the last five years. During the BRS government, Prathima Raj was appointed as superintendent, but she has continued in the same post for the last one year after Congress came to power. Health minister C.Damodar Rajanarsimha expressed displeasure during his visit to Nizamabad hospital recently. Meanwhile, a woman patients husband Kethavath Bidya Naik moved in the hospital premises by carrying his wife on shoulders as the hospital staff allegedly neglected to admit the victim. After a stir by BJP leaders, the victim was admitted in the ICU ward on Friday night and superintendent Prathima Raj birthday celebrations were conducted the next day on Saturday in the hospital building. Both the incidents highlighted in Deccan Chronicle on January 12, 2025 and principal secretary of medical and health department Christina Z Chongthu issued orders in this regard by replacing Prathima Raj and appointed Srinivas as new superintendent. The new superintendent took charge on Tuesday. The hospital staff and patients believed that Government General Hospital administration will be regulated soon.

50% households not drinking Mission Bhagiratha water: Seethakka

Adilabad: Minister for panchayati raj and rural development, women and child welfare, Danasari Seethakka, said nearly 50 per cent of households with water connections under Mission Bhagiratha are not using its water for drinking purposes. She cited a survey conducted from July to September 2024 in the state, which revealed this big gap in usage. She noted that the state government is making efforts to address the current situation regarding Mission Bhagiratha after the Sankranti festival. In an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle, Seethakka discussed various issues, including infrastructure development such as roads and bridges to improve rural connectivity water facilities in villages, and the Indiramma Mahila Shakti scheme. What is the present status of Mission Bhagiratha in the state? The previous BRS government generated false hype around Mission Bhagiratha, on which they spent thousands of crores. However, the ground reality is different. They did this merely for praise and misled Jal Shakti by claiming they had provided water to 100 per cent of households through the scheme. Consequently, they obtained central funds under the Jal Shakti initiative. When a team from the Congress government met Jal Shakti officials a Central government body seeking funds for the states water projects, we realised the misinformation spread by the BRS government. A recent survey (JulySeptember 2024) has shown that around 50 per cent of households with Mission Bhagiratha connections do not use this water for drinking; they use it only for other daily needs. Moreover, the scheme has not reached four lakh existing households. Three lakh of these households do not get water with sufficient pressure due to issues like damaged pipelines, hilly terrain, and lack of maintenance. There are also questions about why and when the Congress government allegedly stopped supplying Mission Bhagiratha water to households particularly the poorest based on claims by the BRS. What steps are you taking to improve this situation as far as Mission Bhagiratha is concerned? We will launch special programmes after the Sankranti festival in both rural and urban areas to raise awareness of the benefits of drinking purified water rich in minerals supplied under Mission Bhagiratha, as opposed to water purified in private RO plants. Local officials will encourage people to rely on naturally treated water from this scheme. We also plan to ensure a consistent water supply under Mission Bhagiratha to government hostels and schools, preventing staff from purchasing outside water for cooking and drinking. This will help avoid any potential risks associated with lower-quality water. Did you address the water problems in villages? Last year, we spent Rs 60 crore to improve drinking water facilities, repair Mission Bhagiratha pipelines, dig new borewells, and flush old ones in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. Even so, some people still depend on borewells for drinking water in certain villages. Is there any special focus on improving road connectivity to interior villages? Yes, the state government is prioritising the creation of basic infrastructure roads, bridges, and culverts to enhance connectivity. It has allocated Rs 200 crore for Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri (including Gajwel), Rs 100 crore for Komaram Bheem Asifabad, and Rs 150 crores for Nizamabad to lay new roads. The government spent Rs 3,000 crore on roads last year and plans to invest Rs 12,000 crore in the next four years to connect villages and Gram Panchayats to mandal headquarters under the Ministry of Rural Development. What about your flagship Indiramma Mahila Shakti scheme and its implementation? I am pleased that lakhs of women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have benefited from this scheme. The government provided Rs 20,000 crore in interest-free loans to SHGs, meeting its target in the first year itself, which marks a major success. It is especially encouraging to see women, including those from marginalised communities, emerging as entrepreneurs. They have started 18 types of businesses under this scheme, running them successfully and creating wealth for their self-reliance. The ministry of rural development remains focused on developing infrastructure, basic amenities, and improving conditions in rural areas.

Constable among three injured due to kites strings in Telangana

Sankranti is a festival in which most of the terraces are swarmed by young girls and women either holding the charka (bobbins) or flying kites with gay abandon. It is family time.(Photo: DC) Sankranti is a festival in which most of the terraces are swarmed by young girls and women either holding the charka (bobbins) or flying kites with gay abandon. It is family time.(Photo: DC) Hyderabad: Three people, including a police constable, suffered injuries in separate incidents after manja strings of kites allegedly slit their throats in different places in Telangana, police said on Wednesday. The incidents occurred on 'Makar Sankranti,' a harvest festival during which kite flying is an integral part. A constable attached to the Langar House traffic police station suffered a bleeding injury when a manja string from a kite slit his throat while he was riding a two-wheeler on the Narayanguda flyover Tuesday evening, a police official said. He was taken to a hospital by local people, treated, and subsequently discharged. Based on the constable's complaint, a case was registered, police said. In another incident, reported from Navipet in Nizamabad district, a man in his 30s was hospitalised after a manja thread cut his throat, resulting in a bleeding injury while he was riding a two-wheeler on Tuesday. In yet another incident, a middle-aged man driving a two-wheeler in Yadagirigutta on Wednesday suffered a minor cut on his neck after the thread of a kite got entangled around his neck, causing him to fall. A man had died in January 2024 when a manja string from a kite allegedly slit his throat while he was riding a two-wheeler. Hyderabad Police said the use of Chinese manja, a synthetic nylon string coated with abrasive materials like powdered glass or metal, poses significant risks to public safety, wildlife, and the environment. Despite bans in several regions, its availability and use during kite festivals and other events continue to raise serious concerns, police said. Regarding a media report that Chinese manja, despite being banned, is easily available online, Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand said they may have to raid e-commerce storage houses and summon them for a meeting. Anand posted on 'X' on Tuesday: The real reason for the availability of the so-called Chinese manja, which is made by Indians in India, is e-commerce. Anyone can order it online. So, we may have to raid the e-commerce storage houses and call them for a meeting on this! Just see to what extent one has to go will people not do anything voluntarily if it is dangerous!? Deputy Commissioner of Police (Commissioner's Task Force) Y V S Sudeendra said police teams carried out several raids in different parts of the city between October 1, 2024, and January 13 this year, booking 107 cases and apprehending 148 accused persons involved in the illegal business of prohibited Chinese manja. They also seized 7,334 manja bobbins worth around Rs 90 lakh. The sale and use of Chinese manja is illegal and punishable by law, with imprisonment of up to five years and a fine up to Rs one lakh, police added.

National Turmeric Board with Nizamabad headquarters launched

National Turmeric Board will help boost their incomes and also give impetus to increase production especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana where there is a lot of potential

Piyush Goyal inaugurates National Turmeric Board established in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday inaugurated National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. Goyal announced Palle Ganga Reddy as its first chairperson. The headquarters of the Board has been set up at Nizamabad. The Minister noted that the launch of the National Turmeric Board was on an auspicious day of celebrations across the country. He highlighted that representatives from various ministries will also be a part of the National Turmeric Board. Representatives from exporters and producers bodies will also be added to the Board. Adding that turmeric is also known as Golden Spice, he pointed out that the newly formed Board will pay special attention to the welfare of the turmeric farmers spread across 20 states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya and others. He said that there was immense potential in increasing turmeric production in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and formation of the Turmeric Board will boost income of turmeric producers in the country. The Minister noted that the new Board will promote research and development of new turmeric products, and will look into the value addition of turmeric related products for marketing abroad. The Board will also look into creating awareness on the essential and medical properties of turmeric, ways to increase its yield and boost logistics and supply chain to foster trade into newer markets, he said. Goyal also highlighted that the Board will also ensure quality and safety standards of turmeric production and exports. Goyal said that last year, 2023-24, an area of 3.05 lakh hectare was under turmeric cultivation in India with a production of 10.74 lakh tonnes. India was responsible for over 70 per cent of global turmeric production, he informed. He also shared that there are 30 varieties of turmeric produced in India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Arvind Dharmapuri, Member of Parliament, Nizamabad also graced the event. In addition to the Chairperson of the Board, representatives of Ministry of AYUSH, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Department of Commerce have also been nominated. Representatives from the top two turmeric growing states of Maharashtra and Telangana and from the state of Meghalaya, which is famous for its Lakadong Turmeric, will also be part of the Board. States will be represented on the Board by rotation. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the overall development and growth of the turmeric sector in the country. The National Turmeric Board will provide leadership, augment efforts and facilitate coordination with other Government Departments/Agencies in matters pertaining to the turmeric sector and facilitate growth and development of the Turmeric sector in the country. It will help bring focus to efforts of tapping the vast potential that exists for increasing trade of turmeric and its products, especially in view of the health and wellness benefits of turmeric. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. India has more than 62 per cent share of world trade. During 2023-24, 1.62 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products valued at 226.5 million USD was exported.

National Turmeric Board inaugurated in Telanganas Nizamabad

Hyderabad: The National Turmeric Board was inaugurated in Telanganas Nizamabad district on Tuesday, January 14, by Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and turmeric farmer, Palle Gangareddy has been appointed the National Turmeric Boards chairman. He will serve as the chairman of the board for a term of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Palle Ganga Reddy Takes Charge as National Turmeric Board Chairman

Nizamabad: The National Turmeric Board was officially launched on Tuesday in Nizamabad, marking a significant milestone for turmeric farmers in the region. Newly appointed Chairman Palle Ganga Reddy took charge during the event. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal virtually inaugurated the Board, highlighting the initiative's potential to boost turmeric productivity in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The launch coincided with the auspicious occasion of Sankranti. BJP leaders, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Bandi Sanjay, and MP Arvind Dharmapuri, virtually participated in the programme. Prominent attendees included BJP MLAs Paidi Rakesh Reddy and Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta, Spices Board officials, and farmers from the region. Farmers arrived at the event in traditional style, carrying turmeric plants, underscoring the cultural and economic importance of turmeric farming. The creation of the National Turmeric Board fulfills a long-standing demand of turmeric growers in the area.

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad district of Telangana, a long-awaited dream of turmeric farmers. Goyal virtually inaugurated the Board and said it is being launched on the auspicious occasion of Sankranti. There is immense potential of increasing productivity of turmeric in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Goyal noted, according to an official release. The Board will pay special attention to the welfare of 'Golden Spice' farmers, develop good varieties and focus on its export, he said. Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri was also present. The creation of the National Turmeric Board was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1, 2023, during a public meeting in Telangana. This historic decision reflects PM Modi's commitment to farmers and his visionary leadership in recognizing the importance of turmeric as a vital crop for India's agricultural economy, a release from the office of Arvind Dharmapuri said on Monday. The announcement also fulfilled a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers who had long sought dedicated support and infrastructure to bolster turmeric cultivation and trade. Over the last decade, the average price for Nizamabad turmeric hovered around Rs 6,000 per quintal. However, in 2024, the price touched an all-time high of Rs 18,000 per quintal, a trend that continues this season, it said. The National Turmeric Board will provide targeted support to turmeric farmers by promoting research and development, facilitating infrastructure development such as setting up of processing units, enhancing exports, and ensuring better prices for their produce, the release said. This initiative is poised to not only strengthen the economy of North Telangana, particularly Nizamabad, but also boost India's position in the global turmeric market. Palle Ganga Reddy, has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board.

Hyderabad wakes up to Bhogi bonfire

Hyderabad : Hyderabad on Monday woke up to rising bonfires lit up for purging the old and embracing the warmth of all things new. Bhogi marks the beginning of the three-day-long festivities where families and friends participate in traditional rituals, share food and spend time together flying kites and shopping. Bhogi, dedicated to lord Indra, begins with a bonfire lit up in the morning and all old household items are purged into the fire. The front yard or thresholds of houses, shops and even important buildings like the Secretariat were adorned with muggulu (rangoli). The floor is cleaned with cow dung and water and patterns are made with chalk and colour. The muggu is special today as opposed to other days because we decorate it alongside nine types of grains called Navadhanyalu, beetroot, sugarcane, yam (kanda gadda) and cow dung, said Rekha, a 50-year-old homemaker. The families share homemade snacks like ariselu, sakinalu and sweet dishes like Paramannam. Ariselu and Sakinalu are made with sesame seeds, a food item considered warm and healthy in winters, said Megha Kavitha, a grocery shop owner in Secunderabad. Sweet shops see a larger than usual footfall on Sankranti like all festivals. Laddus made with sesame seeds and other snacks dominate the sales on this festival. Sakinalu is the testament to the food and cultural diversity of Telangana. The size and shape of them can tell you where they are from. While the size is bigger in Nizamabad, in Karimnagar they would be medium sized, said Hanisha Kalva, a master's student from Osmania. The traditions also include offerings of rice to Haridasu accompanied by colourfully decorated Oxen, called gangireddulu, she added. Morning also witnessed devotees thronging temples like Lord Venkateswara to participate in the kalyanam (wedding) of goddess Goda Devi and lord Ranganatha Swamy. The afternoons and evenings were marked by kite-flying sessions. While youngsters lined up in Begum Bazar to buy kites at wholesale prices, there were kites and sweets festivals at various places including Parade Grounds and Malaysian township. While the traditions are more or less the same, Andhra Pradesh also has the tradition of kodi pandem that includes pitching roosters at each other and people betting on it, said Ramesh, a first year student at JNTU. There is also a tradition of arranging small dolls and toys called Bommalakollu, he added. The celebrations will continue with Makar Sankranti on Tuesday followed by Kanuma on Wednesday.

Turmeric board in Nizamabad finally a reality

Hyderabad :The long-pending demand to set up the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad is finally a reality. The inaugural ceremony of the board will be on Tuesday and will be presided over by Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal. Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind will be in attendance. He congratulated BJP state secretary Palle Ganga Reddy on being appointed as chairperson of the National Turmeric Board. Arvind on Monday posted on 'X': This is the most memorable Sankranti gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Headquartered in Nizamabad, the national turmeric board is getting inaugurated tomorrow. Thirty seven years of yearning, culminating in a grand jubilation of achievement. Tomorrow is a day to cherish, etch and double down on celebrations, this special Sankranti. The ministry of commerce, in its notification, said, Palle Ganga Reddy is appointed as chairperson, National Turmeric Board under the department of commerce for a period of three years with effect from the date of notification of his appointment or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Detailed terms and conditions of appointment of Ganga Reddy will be issued by the plantation division, department of commerce. PM Modi had made the announcement of setting up the board on October 1, 2023 during his visit to Mahbubnagar for 2023 Assembly elections campaigning. The announcement was made ahead of his public meeting in Nizamabad on October 4, 2023. Dharmapuri Arvind had long made it his main campaign plank and had made the promise during the 2018 Assembly elections and even issued bond papers to reinforce the partys commitment to the issue. Setting up of the board was part of the pledges made to the state ahead of bifurcation. There was speculation recently that the board could be set up in Maharashtra as the state currently produces more turmeric than Telangana. Farmers in Nizamabad district had burnt copies of the BJP's poll manifesto for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls in 2021 as the party promised to set up the board there. The announcement has finally put all speculations and doubts to rest. State agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the state government had made repeated pleas to the Centre about the board and thanked Modi and Goyal for finally setting it up. This is a long pending demand of the Nizamabad farmers and is becoming a reality now. This is a victory of the farmers of the district, Nageswara Rao said.

Telangana: Centre to launch Turmeric Board in Nizamabad on Sankranthi, Jan 14

Hyderabad: In a good news for the turmeric farmers of Nizamabad district on the eve of Sankranthi festival, the Centre has announced launching the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad from Tuesday, January 14. The inaugural ceremony of the National Turmeric Board would be held at 10 am, at Hotel Nikhil Sai International in Nizamabad town Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .