Hyderabadis love their food, and nowadays, just about everyone loves their selfies. Combining the two interests might sound a tad bit crazy, but this is exactly what Punjabi Haveli Dhaba has done for its customers. The place has an authentic, old-world feel of a Punjabi dhaba, and it’s located in Shamirpet.The place has a colorful ambiance, just like in the movies, and ‘Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe’ is written in bold yellow letters right at the entrance. Well, as we had mentioned earlier, the dhaba offers more than food and a good environment.Usually, a lot of people eat at dhabas on highways. However, there is no good quality food in most places, and of course, the washrooms are not exactly how you want them. To fill the gap, Punjabi Haveli Dhaba was opened around Dasara. It happens to be the idea of Rahul Anand, an RJ-turned-entrepreneur.Coming to the selfie part, the Dhaba has the city’s first selfie museum where one can click innumerable pictures by paying Rs 300 for 30 minutes. And this gives the picture-crazy folks a whole lot of time to take pictures with various backdrops. There are creative backgrounds like a Barbie box which is done up in pink, a millionaire’s bedroom where one will find fake notes all over the bed, London telephone booth, among others. The place has both air-conditioned and normal sets. It also has a mini play area, so the kids are engaged.“I noticed that people eat for half the time and spend the remaining time clicking selfies. That’s how we got the idea of having a selfie museum,” says Rahul.As for the food, the place has some authentic fare like chole bathure, Amritsari kulcha, paratha, etc. But their specialty is surely their lassi glass, which incidentally is the longest in the city.

A Dhaba For Selfie-crazy Food Lovers

They were abandoned at birth and have been taken care of by a hospital. The conjoined twins of Hyderabad – Veena, and Vani – have stepped over all hurdles and are taking their 12th class examinations now.At the center where their exams were held, special arrangements were made for the conjoined twins, but they refused special facilities, saying they wanted to excel through their hard work and merit. They also refused to take any extra time to complete their exam.The invigilator at the center, Aruna, remarked that the twins completed the paper five minutes before time. When they were asked how they managed to write the exam on time, the twins said that they 'write pretty fast.'While some conjoined twins can be separated post birth, many either succumb to medical problems or remain joined like Veena and Vani. In their case, they share some critical blood vessels, which made it impossible for the doctors to separate them.But the twins say they want to become chartered accountants. They want to join a foundation post 12th and do a course to become chartered accountants. However, they share their little secret that they never talk to each other during exams as both of them are competitive.The twins were born to a couple in the Warangal district on October 15, 2003. Their parents could not make ends meet and abandoned the kids. Even recently, when they were asked if they wanted to take them back, the couple refused to do so, citing financial problems.

Conjoined Twins Refuse Special Privileges During Exams

Telangana Government is increasing the number of Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) in the city to make Hyderabad a pedestrian-friendly city. Accordingly, The Foot Over Bridge at the Hyderabad Central Mall at Panjagutta Junction is now open to pedestrians.The bridge was built at a cost of Rs 5 crore by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The bridge was inaugurated on Wednesday afternoon by GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi and Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. Panjagutta Junction is always busy with traffic.It is the intersection point of traffic from Lakdikapool, Ameerpet, Banjara Hills, and Begumpet. The foot-over bridge has been set up here in view of the difficulties faced by pedestrians in crossing the road. Unlike the regular FOBs, this one is stylish and state of art as seen in the pictures here. Similar footbridge bridges are under construction at six other places in the city, which are expected to open in 4 to 6 weeks.
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Stylish, state of art Foot over Bridge (FoB) at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hyderabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hyderabad</a> central Mall, Punjagutta being inaugurated today by <a href="https://twitter.com/GHMCOnline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GHMCOnline</a> Mayor <a href="https://twitter.com/GadwalvijayaTRS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GadwalvijayaTRS</a> garu. 6 more FoBs getting ready &amp; will be operational in next 4-6 weeks <a href="https://twitter.com/KTRTRS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KTRTRS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/YadavTalasani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YadavTalasani</a> <a href="https://t.co/6iVTyYLoyb">pic.twitter.com/6iVTyYLoyb</a>— Arvind Kumar (@arvindkumar_ias) <a href="https://twitter.com/arvindkumar_ias/status/1524222351290019841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2022</a></blockquote>

Much-Awaited Punjagutta FOB Now Open For Public

A helpdesk has been set up at the Hyderabad International Airport for migrant workers who fly abroad for employment. The helpdesk was jointly set up by Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) and GMR which operates the airport.&nbsp;This helpdesk has been made available to assist migrant workers in their commute from Hyderabad Airport. The Help Desk was inaugurated by Special Chief Secretary Rani Kumudini. Workers from the Telugu states regularly travel from Hyderabad airport to Gulf countries such as Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Qatar, and Dubai.&nbsp;However, due to the fraud of the agents and lack of proper documentation,‌ many people are facing difficulties after going abroad. Unaware of their rights, they suffer big time in foreign countries. This desk will be very helpful in resolving such issues and giving appropriate suggestions.

Migrants Help Desk Inaugurated In Airport

We often avoid keeping cash in our houses. We deposit them in the bank and feel very safe. That is what we have been told by our parents and elders since our childhood. But then, it looks like even the banks are not safe. Cash got disappeared from Bank of Baroda, Vanasthalipuram Branch in the city.&nbsp;Bank officials complained to police that the cashier Praveen had taken Rs 22.53 lakh and is absconding. It said the cashier took the money and fled yesterday afternoon. Praveen, on the other hand, has not been available to family members since yesterday.&nbsp;They say they have no clue about his whereabouts and are claiming they are equally worried. A case has been registered and is currently being investigated as per the complaint lodged by the bank officials. The police department is checking the CCTV footage of the bank and nearby places. His mobile phone is also being tracked to locate him.

Bank Cashier Absconds With Rs 22.53 Lakh Cash

Think eco-friendly mode of traveling; one is bound to think of either an e-car or a bicycle. And Hyderabad is going one step ahead in its Quality of Life Index and is all set to introduce the cycle sharing system (CSS) on a pilot basis at about 20 locations in GHMC’s Khairatabad zone.The civic body says it has decided on the initiative to encourage people to turn towards eco-friendly and low-cost mobility alternatives. For those interested, the scheme will involve providing cycles in a closely spaced network of fully automated stations in which users can check out cycles at one station and return them to any other station in the network.Already, GHMC has invited proposals to develop, design, procure, install, operate and maintain the CSS at various locations in the Khairatabad zone. Alongside rolling out CSS, dedicated cycling facilities in the Khairtabad zone will be provided for 20 docking stations that will be accessible to the public, and each station will be within the range of a 2-3 kilometers of radius.The Hyderabad Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system will be connecting key modes of public transport, including Metro stations and bus stations.

Connecting Khairatabad Zone via Cycle Sharing System

BYOB – Bring Your Own Belly – event that was organized at the Hitex Exhibition Centre In Madhapur was a huge hit with the youngsters of the city. At the first flea, food, and fun market of the season, people could be seen enjoying the ambiance despite the severe heat.The market had 150 food stalls, photo booths, a play arena, and more. Also, it was a pet-friendly event, so one got to see cute furry ones all over the place enjoying their day out. They also had a pet meeting place, which speaks of the popularity of such events with pet parents.BYOB was the perfect opening for the season as people totally enjoyed the drinks, food, games, and laughs, more so because it was a one-of-its-kind event after two years of pandemics. And when it comes to food, Hyderabadis are surely food lovers, and they binged on everything from ice golas to biryani. Also, the place gave the start-ups in the food and fashion domain a good platform to showcase their products.The place had something for all: jewelry, bags, footwear, stationery, lifestyle, and accessories. Shoyu and Frykiki were attention grabbers when it came to food, while there were a good number of bakers who satiated those with a sweet tooth.Local bands like Capricio and Rival Mob performed there, apart from artists like Lojal, Saachi, and Peekay. There were a couple of photo booths where families, couples, and friends got their keepsakes clicked with donuts, pineapples, burgers, and paper flower stalks as props.The place also had kiosks for guests to sit and enjoy food and music. In all, BYOB was just what the city needed.

Bring Your Own Belly: A Huge Hit With City’s Youngsters

Once again, the Telangana government is eyeing the e-auctioning of plots by developing 40 acres of land in the Uppal Bhagayat Layout. The HMDA has been instructed to develop the plots by the end of this year, and the government is hoping to rake in Rs 700 crore from the auction.The plots will fall under Uppal Bhagayat Layout Phase I and Phase II near Nagole Metro Station. HMDA will be laying bitumen roads, providing external water supply, drainage lines, street lights, greenery, and footpaths. The process is likely to take about eight to nine months.The HMDA has set a target of Rs 25 crore, and they are asking for tenders so the works can start in a month or two. Incidentally, this is the last parcel of land available in the Uppal Bhagayat layout. In the past, about 413 acres of land were auctioned in which a majority of plots went to the farmers under the land pooling scheme. In the second auction, 72 acres of land were auctioned. Incidentally, Uppal Bhagayat is the first layout in the state to be developed under a land pooling scheme.Already the area is well developed and has multi-storeyed apartments, commercial complexes, shopping malls, multiplexes, and commercial activities. Now HMDA is looking at developing it into a techno-commerce hub along the lines of HITEC city.In the past, the government acquired 733 acres of land and gave 143 acres of land to Metro Rail and 100 acres to HMWS&amp;SB. The rest of the 413 acres were given to farmers. In phase 2, different plots were sold at different times, and HMDA developed 70 acres as a multi-purpose zone and auctioned it for a huge sum.

40 Acres in Uppal Bhagayat To Be Developed for E-auction

In a rather shocking and disturbing incident, two babies who were delivered recently died of burn injuries. The two newborns were kept in incubators at KAM Multi-speciality Hospital at Falaknuma in the Old City. However, they were found dead under suspicious circumstances.Families of the children, a girl, and a boy, who were born on Tuesday morning, are blaming the hospital for negligence. They say that their children who were placed in incubators had burns on their bodies.On Tuesday, after the babies were born, the hospital informed the parents of the babies that they should be placed in incubators due to some complications. However, in the evening, the hospital staff informed the parents of the babies that they needed to be shifted to a bigger hospital for better treatment.When the parents rushed the children to a bigger hospital, the doctors declared their children dead. However, the family members allege that they noticed burnt marks on their children's chests and are now demanding action against KAM hospital.However, no formal complaint has been lodged with the police for now. The police say a case will be registered once a complaint is lodged.

Two Babies Die in Incubators With Burns

The state government has given a shock to vehicle owners in the name of transport tax. As if the already increasing petrol and diesel rates are not enough, the government increased life tax rates on non-transport vehicles. The vehicles were divided into slabs and were taxed.&nbsp;The increase is between 2 percent to 4 percent per vehicle.&nbsp;Three schedules have been changed for this. Schedules three, four, and seven of the relevant act were revised. This was announced by the Special Chief Secretary of the State Transport Department Sunil Sharma releasing a G.O.The orders came into effect on Monday. According to the new tax, depending on the type of vehicle, an additional charge of Rs 3,000 to Rs 1.20 lakh will be levied. With the increased taxes, the government will get Rs. 1,200 crore to Rs. 1,400 Crore additional revenue.The government has increased the existing 2 slabs policy to 4 slabs. In the past, one tax was levied on vehicles valued at less than Rs 10 lakh and another on vehicles valued at less than Rs 10 lakh. The Department of Transport has decided to divide the vehicle values into 4 categories and collect taxes.&nbsp;An additional increase of one to 6 percent tax will be in effect as per the value of the vehicles. In the case of the two-wheelers, the tax was increased by 1 to 3 percent. Previously there was a 9 percent tax on new vehicles. A new vehicle worth more than Rs 50,000 will have to pay 12 percent tax. If a single person wants to register a second vehicle, he has to pay an additional 2% as in the past. Previously two-wheelers had vehicle categories with engine capacity of 60 cc and those exceeding 60 cc. It is now decided to levy tax on two slabs based on the value of the vehicle.Three, four-wheelers, motor cabs, cars, and jeeps, (non-transport) will attract a 13 percent tax for vehicles under Rs 5 lakh, 14 percent for vehicles under Rs 10 lakh, and 17 percent for vehicles under Rs 20 lakh and above Rs 20 lakh. 18 percent for existing vehicles. For transport vehicles, 15 percent has been fixed for vehicles below Rs 5 lakh, 16 percent for vehicles below Rs 10 lakh, 19 percent for vehicles below Rs 20 lakh, and 20 percent for vehicles above Rs 20 lakh.

Buying New Vehicle? Road Tax To Cost More!

Today, Hyderabad might be known as an IT hub, but for centuries, the city of pearls with its iconic Charminar was known for its old-world charm and Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb. Right now, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (<a href="https://www.ghmc.gov.in/">GHMC</a>) is involved in restoring and beautification of the older part of the city.The ongoing efforts of GHMC are now showing results, and the old charm is for all to see. Till now, six conservation works have been successfully completed at the cost of Rs 11.28 crore, while seven works are in progress at an estimated cost of Rs 48.74 crore. A granite pavement has been laid at Laad Bazaar and Sardar Mahal Road. A buffer zone has been built around the Charminar, and restoration of Ashoor Khana in Hussaini Alam has been taken up, which are among the works that have been completed by the civic authority.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/nbn-engine/uploads/7582bfcb20161e48f570bce7a437efe3a569a4e8.jpg" alt=""> Some works in progress include the restoration of Char Kamans around Charminar and Mahboob Chowk (Murgi Chowk) at Laad Bazaar. However, recently, the restoration works have been handed over to the Quli Qutb Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA) by GHMC. Seven works are being completed at an estimated cost of Rs 48.7 crore.As a part of the process, beautification, and restoration of MJ Market and Clock Tower, Sultan Bazar has been taken up at the cost of Rs 17.51 crore. For the unversed, the restoration of step-wells in the city is also on the priority list of GHMC. Recently, works on step-wells at Bapu Ghat and Gachibowli have been completed.Greater Hyderabad Heritage and Precincts Committee (GHHC) ordered the removal of encroachments near 25 protected monuments in the city. That’s not all. GHMC is also involved in cleaning the bushes and improving landscaping in the older part of the city.