Hyderabad and its suburbs continued to receive heavy rains for the 5th consecutive day, affecting normal life and almost filling Hussain Sagar lake on Tuesday. Continued rains have led to overflowing drains and inundation of roads, throwing vehicular traffic out of gear in some areas.Colleges and schools remain closed for the second day as the TS government declared a 3-day holiday for all educational institutions because of the rains.Following heavy rains across the state, the Hussain Sagar was receiving abundant inflows, and the water level on Tuesday crossed the lake's full tank level (FTL). The water level in the Hussain Sagar was recorded at 513.44 m against the FTL of 513.41 m. The maximum water level of the lake is 514.75 m.The Lakes wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is closely monitoring the water levels in the Hussain Sagar and updating the situation of the Revenue and Irrigation departments. At the other lakes in the city, safety measures are also being taken by the GHMC.The release of water from Himayat Sagar and Osman Saga reservoirs continued. Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board have kept open two doors reach of the reservoirs up to one foot to let out water into the Musi River.Alerts have been issued to the people living in the river bed and the residential areas along the river's course.

Rains Havoc Continues, Hussain Sagar Almost Full 

On Tuesday, Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing busted a drug racket and arrested five drug peddlers in Madhuranagar. The authorities have recovered 36 g of Methamphetamine worth Rs 2 lakhs from their possession. The Narcotics Enforcement Wing has handed over the accused to SR Nagar police for further investigation.SR Nagar police and the Narcotics Enforcement Wing conducted a raid, acting on a tip-off, and nabbed the peddlers.According to police, prime members of the drug racket gang, Balaji from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh and Naveen from Chennai, are absconding.The police also said that Bala Manikanta (30) of Gachibowli, Patta Joseph (22), a resident of Shaikpet, Chintala Sairam (24), Samantha Rao (24) of Kondapur, and Akhil Kumar (26) have been taken into custody from Madhuranagar and are being investigated, and sixteen drug abusers were absconding.

Five Arrested in a Busted Drug Racket in SR Nagar

This soft and flavored chocolate is one of the most loved things for all age groups, and the trend has continued for the past decades. We can find chocolate in various forms like cake, ice cream, bar, or mousse, and it is an easy form to celebrate happy occasions.As a token of love and respect towards chocolate, people around the corner will celebrate July 7th as World Chocolate Day. Remaining the sweetness of the item and having a delicious treat, Chocolate fans will enjoy the day. Though each country has its own style of chocolate flavors, in India, the taste differs from each state. Especially in a metropolitan city like Hyderabad, the love and appetite for the brown bean are quite special.Now, we bring you the list of desserts from some of the reputed outlets in Hyderabad that will satisfy your taste buds.1) Classic Italian Hot Chocolate- Fonce Chocolatier2) Triple Chocolate Waffle- Funnel Hill Creamery3) Paris Brest- Feranoz4) Theo’s Signature Chocolate Tart – Theobroma5) Chocolate Lava Cake- Matter of Batter6) Gianduja Explosion- Feu Dessert Bar

Famous Chocolate Desserts To Try in Hyderabad 

A Hyderabad-based guy named Sandeep KB, who has a career at a top MNC, has decided to go bike trip across to raise funds for underprivileged children who are affected by cancer.In the key aspect, Sandeep used to wish to travel on his motorcycle across the country, but due to his professional commitments, he wouldn't achieve his desire. But the unexpected scenario in the form of a pandemic made Sandeep think about how things have changed overnight and decided to opt for his passion than his career.Soon after deciding to go on the bike trip, Sandeep visited MNJ hospital and happened to see the suffering of small kids through the hospital authorities and the parents and made up his mind to raise funds for them. Later, Sandeep took a 100-day bike trip as a challenge and raised funds for the small and innocent souls.Reportedly, Sandeep covered 17000 kilometers covering 28 states in his 100-day bike trip, which was not an easy task, but he successfully completed the tour and even collected some good amounts and donated to the well-being of cancer-affected children.

City Biker's Immense Contribution To Kids Suffering From Cancer

As Monsoon season is here, many people will be looking for the best places to visit with family and friends. Now, we provide a guide on the best places to visit during this season in twin Telugu states.Ananthagiri HillsIf you are looking for the best place to visit near Hyderabad, then Ananthagiri Hills is the best place. This hill station is just one and half hours away from the city. Ananthagiri Hills offers a scenic view, with sunrise said to be the best time to visit the place.SrisailamIt is widely known that Srisailam is a spiritual place where Lord Shiva's temple is located. Srisailam is just a little more than four hours drive. The scenic view in and around the temple premise will definitely grab your attention instantly. Paladhara Panchadara waterfalls and Akkamahadevi caves are nearby places that will provide a thrilling experience.Araku ValleyLocated in the Visakhapatnam district, Araku Valley is must visit place for everyone at least once. Surrounded by the adorable Eastern Ghats, the coffee and tea plantations provide a memorable experience for nature lovers. Along with the natural locations, the valley is also famous for the Araku Tribal Museum, which gives a clear picture of the history and culture of Araku valley.LambasingiLocated in the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, Lambasingi is a remote village that is home to some breathtaking viewpoints. If you prefer a flight journey, this heavenly place is located exactly 103 kilometers away from the Vizag Airport. It's a non-commercial valley where essentials will be available at affordable prices.Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam tiger reserveSaid to be the largest tiger reserve forest spread in almost five districts, Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located in the middle of Nallamala Forest, which has some eye candy views points. The travel to the reserve forest is close to 4 hours. One can see various kinds of Tigers and exotic animals in this place.

Must-visit Places This Monsoon Season

There was a time in Hyderabad when rains meant lazy evenings with chai pakora. However, for the past few years, monsoons have been a nightmare for the residents of Hyderabad. The rainy season is wreaking havoc in the lives of residents as there is heavy water logging in various parts of the city. Also, traffic snarls have become a huge issue stalling the city.Little rain, and the city gets to see fallen trees and stranded commuters these days. While the cloudy weather started on July 8, the temperature remained at 29 degrees celsius. Though it started off as a slight drizzle, there were showers through the evening, and as night approached, Hyderabad witnessed heavy rains.The highest overnight rainfall of 70mm was recorded at Uppal. Several parts of the city that were inundated included Dilsukhnagar, LB Nagar, Saroornagar, Khairtabad, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Chandanagar, Amberpet, Nallakunta, and Uppal. Normal life was disrupted, and there were various complaints of water-logging from low-lying areas. People from various colonies complained of disruption of road transport, power supply, and drainage clogging.On July 9, Chandanagar received the highest rainfall of 12.3 mm, followed by Patancheru with 9.8mm. The temperature dipped to 24 degrees Celsius. With predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming days, the civic authorities are monitoring the situation and are prepped up to take appropriate measures.The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, has already issued a red alert in several parts of Telangana.

Heavy Rains Bring Hyderabad to a Standstill

India’s first 100 percent green government building will come up at Mint Compound by March next year. The building will house the State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO) and will be a Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), and Grid-Interactive Net Zero Energy structure spread across 2591 sq mt and built in a basement with five floors and a roof garden.The building will have a wind tower and a real-time LED display, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BVIP) over the courtyard, recycled timber vertical slabs, and movable shading screens. TSRECO chairman Y Satish Reddy inspected the building and announced that the project would be completed by March 2023.He said TSREDCO is leading by example by coming up with the country’s first such building, and this would pave the way for more such buildings in the country. The other components include fire detection and alarm, air conditioning and ventilation, electric lighting, total building energy consumption and real-time analytical data, information dashboards, and external LED display, among others. Rainwater would be collected in tanks, and measures to control urban flooding would be taken around the building.Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and flat slab construction will be taken up, due to which the building will take 10 percent less reinforcement steel compared to conventional structural systems for office buildings.Also, the building will have a park on the west side which will provide natural ventilation. Also, the solar panels help shade the courtyard reducing irradiation by around 60 percent. Once the building is complete, some floors will be used by the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited.

Hyderabad to Have India’s First Green Government Building

Marredpally CI named K Nageshwar Rao, who earlier served in the Task Force department and did as SHO in Banjara Hills, landed in neck-deep troubles. Reportedly, Nageshwar Rao dealt with the April 2022 drugs case at Pudding and Mink pub and had even handled a case before that which is related to land encroachment on noted politician TG Venkatesh and his family.Reportedly, a man named Veera Manikanta filed a petition at Human Rights on Nageshwar Rao alleging that the cop detained him for ten days at Secunderabad Task Force officer and his BMW car was also taken into custody by the police.After his release, Veera Manikanta approached the HRC in Nampally against six other cops at the Task Force officer along with K Nageshwar Rao. Manikanta also reported that Nageshwar Rao, along with his subordinates, tried to remove the nameplate of his BMW car and dispose of it.As per Manikanta's version, Nageshwar Rao harassed him and his wife at Ibrahimpatnam, and their vehicle was taken into custody along with him. After listening to Manikanta's version, the HRC has filed a complaint against K Nageshwar Rao, and the investigation is going on. The point to note is that K Nageshwar Rao has strong political influence and used it for his self activities in the past, say a few reports.

History of Rape Accused Suspended Cop From Sec'bad

Fraudsters are not leaving any stone unturned to loot the public. After bank account to QR Code scams now, the cheaters shift their focus on pending power bills. In the recent police cases in the city, it is evident that the fraudsters are contacting customers posing as employees of the Electricity Board and insisting on clearing pending bills.In most cases, people lose their money to fraudsters and approach the Cybercrime police. Reports say that the fraudsters will send a message through WhatsApp or text message warning to pay the pending bills. If the respective person responds, the fraud gang comes into the picture as employees from the Electricity board and insists the customers pay the pending bills as early as possible.Even the police department has a sound alert for this kind of Cybercrimes. As per the available data from the cops, a person lost Rs 8.5 lakh to the fraudsters, and another person paid Rs 1.5 lakh by following the same pattern.

Fraudsters' Focus Shifts to Pending Power Bills in the City

The city is growing towards the west, where all fancy residential hubs are coming up. But, one area that has been around for a while is now the most wanted in the city. And that area happens to be Yousufguda. Located quite close to the IT corridor, there is said to be 260% demand in the area.A quaint neighborhood that has been around for many years, Yousufguda is barely 6km from Hi-Tec city, which keeps it in demand these days. Right now, it is both a residential and commercial hub. According to a recent trend study by NoBroker, the area has become the most searched neighborhood for buying residential properties in Hyderabad city.Reports suggest that Yousufguda is seeing a 260 percent increase in demand thanks to its proximity to the IT corridor and affordable price equation. It happens to be the most searched area.The most searched are 2BHK and 3BHK properties, where 41 percent of searches are for 2BHK and 34 percent for 3BHK. The area also boasts several schools, colleges, hospitals, supermarkets, and metro connectivity. It is also the place that has Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy indoor stadium and an ark named after Krishna Kant.While there is a high commercial activity, the place has many residential buildings, mostly apartments, though there are individual house pockets. Agarwal shares that people are searching for properties with an average price tag of Rs 80 lakh for 2BHK and Rs 90 to 1.1 crore for 3BHK in Yousufguda.

Yousufguda: Most Searched Locality For Residential Property

A horrific accident took place in Madhapur on Saturday evening. A young man has succumbed to his injuries while trying to escape Cyberabad Police's drunk and drive checks. Going into details, the Police conducted a drink and drive check in Madhapur on Saturday evening.The youths, who were speeding on a two-wheeler in order to escape from the police. They tried to speed away and collided with a car taking a U-Turn at the NIA office, closer to the Cyber Towers Junction. One died on the spot and another was seriously injured in the accident.Both the driver and the pillion rider were not wearing a helmet. The injured person has been shifted to a local hospital. The car driver has lodged a complaint about the rash driving of the youth and the damage caused to his car in the accident. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.