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

Expressing serious concern over unabated pollution of Hussainsagar, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered that the lake should be free from s

Telangana: National Green Tribunal wants Hussainsagar toxic tap shut, sewage out | Hyderabad News - Times of India

Lifetime and Mysterious Angel worked attractively when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning. Sand 800M: Euphoria (App), Cosmico (DS Deor

Lifetime And Mysterious Angel Excel | Hyderabad News - Times of India

Digging undertaken by various departments, such as cables, drainage, and water pipelines, which are not leveled, is causing great inconvenience to commutersCondition of roads in Chandrayangutta,...

Hyderabad: Battered roads turn commuters nightmare

Monsoon is underway! There's no better time than this to explore the beauty of nature. It is a season when hills come alive with lush greenery, gushing

Monsoon Diaries: 5 road trips to take around Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A critically ill man was murdered, allegedly by his son, who slit his throat at their house in Jeedimetla on Tuesday. The victim, K Satyanarayana (62), had a paralytic attack about two years ago and was bedridden since then. He was being taken care of by his son K Suresh (32) and other family […]

Hyderabad: Man kills father in Jeedimetla

Two auto-rickshaw drivers won plaudits and applause for their honesty in Hyderabad. One returned a wallet that contained Rs 10,000 in cash and crucial documents, while another returned a bag with gold ornaments worth 5 lakhs.A resident of Muradnagar, Syed Zaker (34), had found a handbag on Monday afternoon near the PVNR Pillar No. 55 when he was driving around looking for passengers. Zaker said that he opened the handbag in the hope of finding some details or contact number of the owner, but he found gold ornaments in it. He then went to the Langer Houz police station and handed over the bag to the officials.According to the Police, the bag owner Mirza Sultan Baig was going along with his wife on a motorcycle and had kept the bag on the fuel tank and lost it. They also approached the police to find their missing bag. Sultan Baig received a call later in the evening saying the bag was found. Langer Houz Inspector K Srinivas felicitated Zaker on Tuesday.On Monday, another incident occurred where another auto-driver, Haneef Khan, proved his honesty by returning a wallet that had 10,000/- cash along with important identity documents that were forgotten in Kukatpally by a passenger.The passenger was identified as Tirumala Rao, an Indian Army jawan who had taken the cash from a bank and boarded Haneef Khan's auto to go home in Kukatpally. The Kukatpally Police said that while getting down, he had forgotten the wallet in the vehicle, and by the time Rao realized, the auto had left. Later Khan found the wallet and immediately took it to the Kukatpally police station, who took Rao's contact details from the wallet and called him.The police and Tirumala Rao appreciated Khan for his honesty.