Traffic police are going to use WhatsApp to send challans faster to traffic violators. There are about 80 lakh motorists in Greater Hyderabad. Data of such vehicles are being collected from the RTA department. Violation information will be sent to WhatsApp users.The traffic e-challan section is doing the necessary background work. It is planned to be implemented across the state after a pilot project in Hyderabad. Traffic violations are recorded in different ways. Challans are issued by digital cameras, ITMS, Speed Guns, and Traffic Command and Control Center (TCCC) after detecting traffic violations.Challans issued by ITMS, Speed Guns, and TCCC are immediately uploaded to the server. If recorded on digital cameras it will be uploaded to the server that evening. Once logged into the server, the photo of the generated challan will be sent to the Whatsapp of the violator if he has one. Until now, SMSes are being sent but these days people have stopped checking their messages. And so, the authorities believe sending challans to Whatsapp is a better way.

Traffic Challans On Whatsapp Very Soon!

Changes and additions will be made to the Metro Phase II routes. The Delhi Metrorail, which has already studied several routes for the second phase, has submitted the DPR to the government. However, the project was delayed due to the corona. During this time, many flyovers, underpasses, and link roads have become available.In this context, it is inevitable that fresh changes and additions to the proposed routes - BHEL Lingampally to Lakdikapul, Nagole to LB Nagar, Raidurgam to Airport, and Miyapur to BHEL. The BHEL-Patancheru area is the most crucial in Greater Hyderabad. The construction of a metro over this area will benefit millions of people daily. Proposals have been prepared to construct a metro line from BHEL to Miyapur and Kondapur via Gachibowli, Shaikpet, Tolichowki, Mehedipatnam, and Lakdikapul in the second phase.However, in the last two years, several flyovers were constructed from Miyapur to Kondapur, Gachibowli, Raidurgam, Shaikpet, and Tolichowki. With this, all these will come in the way of the proposed metro line. Under these circumstances, it was necessary to collect a large amount of land to build pillars for the metro route. Metro officials also said that changes would have to be made to the second phase of the BHEL-Lakdikapul route. No decision has been taken yet since metro pillars would have to be built at higher elevations where the flyovers are present.

Changes To Metro Second Phase DPR?

The JAC of Telangana Auto, Cab, and Lorry Associations has announced that a one-day bandh of the autos, cabs, and lorries will be held on the 19th of this month to protest against the imposition of road safety law by the central government and the imposition of a fine of Rs 50 per day for delay in fitness certification.&nbsp;To this end, a wall poster related to the bandh was unveiled at the NSS in Hyderabad on Monday. Later, JAC state leaders R Mallesh (AITUC), V Maraya (TRSKV), Mohammad Amanullah Khan (TADJAC), Kiran (IFTU), Srikanth (CITU), A Sathireddy (Transport JAC) spoke. The meeting was attended by JAC leaders Srinivas, Mallesh, Salahuddin, and others.They have asked a large number of workers to participate in the bandh and called to make it a success. The JAC leaders handed over Bandh notice to the Shadnagar motor Vehicle inspector on Monday at Shadnagar. "If we take out the vehicle, cops ask us to pay up the entire pending amount since the time of the pandemic, along with a daily penalty of Rs 50 which is now running in thousands. We will agitate till this draconian act goes," they said.

One Day Bandh Of Autos, Cabs, And Lorries On 19th 

Once barren and barely known, today, Gachibowli is a much sought-after residential area. The place has two big IT companies in its vicinity and is a hub of high street food and high-end fashion malls. Thanks to its central location in the city, the property prices are premium here, and they seem to be showing a positive upward curve.The place also has five-star hotels and hospitals, which can be approached from premium apartment complexes. Today, any residential property in Gachibowli comes up to Rs 1 crore, and if you are looking for a spacious apartment or villa, you will have to shell out more. Today, the properties here are rated as premium properties.The situation is the same in areas like Gachibowli, Kondapur, Madhapur, and others, according to G Ram Reddy, national VP, CREDAI. The economic drivers will support the price quoted by the builders. However, till now, Miyapur, Chandanagar, Ameenpur, Miyapur, and BHEL quadrants do not have any economic drivers, keeping the real estate prices very moderate in these areas. So those in realty feel that those who cannot afford Gachibowli can now move into such areas. They point out that Manikonda has seen a three-fold increase in the past ten years.Then there is Chandanagar which is budget-friendly, and Kollur which is 25 minutes away from Gachibowli. A little further away is Velmala, which is also seeing a good supply of budget-friendly spaces. So, now many builders are looking at Chandnagar, Miyapur, Ameenpur, and BHEL quadrant to develop properties. Incidentally, Bachupally happens to be another area where people are slowly constructing small segment villas in Rs 75 lakh and Rs 1 crore.

Gachibowli, the Uncrowned Western Zone of Hyderabad

Bored of club-hopping in Jubilee Hills and Gachibowli? Then it’s time you check out a few places in Sainkipuri in our twin city Secunderabad. Post pandemic, the place is simply buzzing with activity as many enterprising entrepreneurs have opened interesting bistros or coffee shops.Right from décor to overall ambiance to food, the cafes are a hit with people from both Hyderabad and Secunderabad. In fact, it’s the latest fad for people from Hyderabad to drive into Sainikpuri to check out the cool coffee shops.Also, almost all the cafes are Instagrammable and don’t cost much, making them an ideal place to hang-out with friends on lazy summer afternoons or to distress following a long day at work. One such bistro happens to be F3 café &amp; bistro. They have the best food and mocktails, and their bestsellers include classic cold coffee, hot sizzling brownie, chicken Bolognese, Kung pao chicken, Mexican baby potatoes, BBQ Chicken wings, loose fried prawns, etc. Their watermelon punch and mango slush are totally worth their price. An adda for many youngsters, they play pleasant music in the background.Then there is Flamingo Café Le Estamine which has wonderful tempura fried prawns and has three seating areas – one is indoors, one is outdoors, and another is on the terrace. The outdoor area has a swing to chill and click pictures.Big Owl Café is for those who love to watch IPL matches on a big screen. One can play board games and football while gulping gol gappas and mojitos. Then there is Concu which recently opened shop in Sainikpuri. It is known for its desserts, but it also has an interesting menu filled with sandwiches, salads, bagels, burgers, pizzas, coffee, luxurious tea, milkshakes, and sodas.W-Café by Wich Way is a great spot to have an awesome breakfast, and they have a good collection of munchies on the menu. They have interesting seating that is lower than ground level.Then you could check out The Coffee Cup, which has grills, bakes, and exotic beverages. The book corner is another draw for people. Pink, pink, pink… is the theme of La Vie En Rose, and as the name goes, it is filled with everything pink, from the décor to the food.Groove 9 is another place to chill, especially with twinkle lights making it an ideal place to hang-out.

This Summer, Go Coffee-shop Hopping in Sainikpuri

Hyderabad has become a most sought-after destination for investments, both from within the country and outside the country. This is due to various parameters, including excellent law and order situation, women’s safety, ease of doing business, fast clearances, and good nightlife.However, the recent incident where the police raided a pub in the city where drugs were being supplied has sent ripples within the stakeholders. Neither the state government nor the police want the image of Hyderabad to be tarnished by such incidents. Further, there are several complaints from people with regards to sound pollution, parking issues and misbehavior by drunk people while leaving the pubs and bars.The commissioner of Hyderabad police, CV Anand, held a meeting with the owners of pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars, and drive-in restaurants to address such issues. “We expect you to run business responsibly and uphold the reputation of the city and state, which is getting compromised by just a few who violate set norms for petty gains. Please decrease inconvenience to residents,” Anand told the gathering.He also instructed them not to allow underage persons and restrict sound levels. The management was also asked to put up surveillance cameras with 30 days of backup and to have a dedicated monitoring team. The CP further asked them to soundproof premises, engage valet drivers, frisk staff and customers, etc.They were also told that all food orders must be stopped by 11 pm and the establishments need to be closed by 12 am, with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays, where an extra one hour was granted. CV Anand also said it would be best if the management dimmed the lights 10 minutes prior to closing time, which was common in developed countries. While the star hotels could serve liquor through the day as they mostly have international delegates, he said the rule was not applicable to the general public.

Hyderabad CP Strict Instructions to Those in F&B Industry

Living and commuting in the city has become nothing short of a nightmare when there is a heavy spell. Storm water drains and lack of proper meshes along the wall of drains have led to the loss of lives during the monsoon season in the last few years.One such incident was that of a 54-yr-old man in Qutbullahpur who died by falling into an open drain last year. Though there was a chain link mesh, it was rusty and partially broken, resulting in the accident. In another incident, a techie stepped into a drain, thinking it was a road as there was no specific demarcation.While these are two incidents, commuting during the rainy season has become life-threatening for many. Of course, in the techie’s case, action had been taken against irresponsible officials who left the manhole open in Manikonda.In most colonies, the main problem residents face is open nalas and drains without any mesh or chain link mesh. It is hard to distinguish between a Nala and a road when it rains heavily. The problem is severe near the trenches. GHMC has constructed small roads over culverts in many areas. But this is not helping when the rains are heavy. People are not able to distinguish between the Nala and the road.However, the officials say when the drain is less than two meters in width; safety measures include laying slabs or covers and constructing box or pipe drains wherever the drain is open. However, a retaining wall or chain-linked mesh is the only option to prevent mishaps when the width is over two meters.

Hyderabad Roads Spell Mishaps During the Monsoon

Rocky Bhai has become an iconic figure in films, and since both the films have been superhits, there is wide viewership, obviously. While the film shows a larger-than-life Rocky Bhai using a hammer to attack his rivals, it looks like criminals in real life are using the same modus operandi to do away with their rivals.In the first week of May, two such incidents occurred in Abdullapurmet and Meerpet, where the killers used hammers to bludgeon the victims to death. In the Abdullapurmet double murder case, the prime suspect K Srinivasa Rao allegedly used a hammer to attack his wife and her lover Yashwanth, and both of them died on the spot.In Meerpet, B Swetha Reddy from Prashanthi Hills killed her paramour M Yashma Kumar by hitting him with a hammer with the help of her friends K Ashok and K Karthik. The police who are investigating the cases say that KGF is surely having an impact on the minds of people.While there is no direct proof that people do get inspired or instigated by what is shown in films, scenes of violence in films and serials do impact those with a criminal bent of mind. In fact, those already contemplating criminal activities seem to be inspired by such scenes and repeat them offscreen.The police also added that there are films that positively impact the audiences. It is, however not clear if the culprits in both murder cases were inspired by KGF.

Are Criminals in City Aping Rocky Bhai Style?

Well, if one were to think of one word that defines just about everything in today’s world, then it obviously will be ‘smart.’ From phones to cities to people, smart is totally the ‘it’ word for today’s generation. So, the lighting also needs to be smart and cannot remain dumb, feels like a top executive of a global lighting company.Sumit Joshi, vice chairman and MD of Signify Innovations India, formerly Philips Lighting India Ltd, shares that people have now realized the importance of lighting in their homes. So they are shifting from dumb lighting to intelligent lighting, he says.Presently, lighting is a part of home decor and connected devices. Though the metros top the chart when it comes to smart lighting, Joshi reveals that some tier-1 cities are also high on the trend. “When new technology comes in, it starts percolating from what we call early adopters. There are two kinds of early adopters – IT professionals and other progressive customers. Now we are in the second stage. We have crossed the stage of early adopters, but we haven’t yet reached mass adoption,” says Joshi.And to make people understand the relevance of ‘smart’ lighting, the company is setting up smart hubs in major cities. They already have 225 smart hubs across India, and they are planning to hit the target of 300. While 5 such hubs are in Hyderabad, the company intends to have 10-12 more hubs in the coming 6-7 months.Citing an example of router sales, he says the sales of connected devices increase after people shift to routers that are required for smart devices. He says the adoption of smart lighting has just started, and it will soon see vertical growth.

Smart Lights to Make Hyderabad Shine Brighter

The city is getting busier, and there are a lot of complaints with the traffic police regarding honking on the main roads. In some instances, it has become a public nuisance as the honks can lead to accidents. Following such incidents, the Hyderabad Traffic Police has launched a special drive to nab those using prohibited varieties of horns.Since Tuesday night, over 200 motorists were fined by the Traffic police for using prohibited air or multi-toned horns, with the devices being seized too. The traffic police are imposing a fine of Rs 1000 on the violators.Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) AV Ranganathan has shared that heavy vehicles like private buses and lorries were also checked, and horns were seized. “Our teams are checking vehicles and on finding multi-toned horns, are removing those and booking cases. The drive will continue,” he says, adding that as per Motor Vehicles Rule 119 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, no motor vehicle fitted with any multi-toned horn giving a succession of different notes or with any other sound producing device giving horn, shrill, loud or alarming noise unduly.In fact, the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Section 52, bars alteration in horns.

Multi-toned Horns Will Now Cost You Dearly

The millennials are a smart lot. Luckily, it’s not just technology they are upgraded with; they are also smart when it comes to putting their monies. While many had savings and invested money in chits, they are now choosing to invest money in real estate.The pandemic has thrown open a lot of questions for humanity, and the new-age employees feel it is an ideal time to invest in property as realty could become unaffordable in coming years. Already, the cost of construction and the cost of properties had increased, following the little window when the prices were affordable during the pandemic.Many are investing in 3BHK apartments as they feel they now need bigger spaces as most of them are working from home. With both the spouses working, they feel it is a sensible investment. Youngsters in the IT industry, pharma, electronics, health, and other key sectors are investing in flats, independent houses, and plots.While the millennials are mostly into apartments, the middle-aged buyers are looking for plots as the prices would appreciate in years to come. According to CREDAI general secretary Rajasekhar Reddy, several banks are providing housing loans up to 80 to 90 percent, based on salaries, and this is helping the youngsters to invest.Also, the millennials are clever enough to buy houses that come relatively cheaply and are closer to amenities like schools, hospitals, workplaces, bus stops, and railway stations.