The 2020 deluge is still fresh in the memory of the people of Hyderabad, and many are worried about the loss of property and lives as the monsoon season has started in Telangana. Once again, the city is witnessing heavy rains, and already there are instances of water logging and traffic jams. The IMD has sounded a red alert for parts of the state, those living in greater Hyderabad limits, especially in low-lying areas.Incidentally, MA &amp; UD minister has played safe by saying that some parts of the city will be facing issues as the works are still in progress. The state government came up with an elaborate plan of action with regards to storm drains, encroachments, trunk mains, feeder nalas, etc.Of the proposed 61 works, GHMC has taken up 37 stormwater drain works costing around Rs 747.45 crore under SNDP. The works include construction and laying of box drains, re-modeling and widening of stormwater drains, etc. The works are at various stages of execution, and a few of them will be completed by the end of this year.As a part of the pre-monsoon exercise, the civic body has identified 250-300 vulnerable points adjoining different nalas and covered the locations with safety meshes and installed signboards. To deal with emergency situations due to water logging and inundation of low-lying areas, GHMC will be deploying Monsoon Emergency Teams round the clock. Each of these teams will have Mobile Monsoon Emergency Teams, Mini Mobile Monsoon Emergency Teams, and Static Labour Teams.A total of 237 pump sets will be available in various circles of GHMC for dewatering of stagnated water as and when required. As many as 76 officers have been appointed as in-charges for 74 vulnerable points in LB Nagar, 32 for Charminar zone, 81 for Khairatabad, 52 for Serilingampally, 49 for Kukatpally, and 55 for Secunderabad zone.Despite all the measures, residents of Hyderabad are likely to face disruptions as the civic authorities, and state government officials come together to prepare for another monsoon season.

Is GHMC Prepared For Yet Another ‘Heavy’ Monsoon?

Peace of mind is a much-needed element in today’s world, and many spiritual gurus and leaders are working on people who are seeking it. Given the stresses and stimuli of the present world, people in general and professionals from various fields are seeing the need for some spiritual solace. To provide some insights and to promote the idea of meditation as a panacea for these difficult times, Kamlesh Patel, spiritual leader, author, and fourth in line of Raja Yoga Meditation in the Sahaj Marg system, was in the city.The event was held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR) NAARM (National Academy of Agricultural Research Management), Rajendranagar. Popular as Patel or Daaji, he spoke about having a sound and pure mind for work and personal life and how it can be achieved through yoga and meditation.Titled ‘Krishi to Rishi,’ it was all about finding one’s inner self, peace of mind, spirituality, and divinity through meditation. The event was organized by Dr. RC Agarwal, deputy director-general, ICAR, and Dr. Ch Srinivasa Rao, director of NAARM. Apart from meditation and yoga, Daaji also touched upon various topics such as nature, agriculture, the purpose of human beings, spirituality, divinity, and religion.Daaji also pointed out that it is human greed that is causing all kinds of pollution. But most importantly, he spoke about how stress often stops one from making the right decision. He also emphasized the need to have supportive people around us. “Humans cannot make a rational decision without a clear and peaceful mind,” he said.

Explore The Path of ‘Krishi to Rishi’

The murder of 25-year-old Shanivarapu Venkata Narayana Reddy by his wife's family has created a sensation among the media circles. Reportedly, Venkata Reddy was killed and burnt by two 20-year-old youngsters in the Jinnaram forest area.Getting into details, the murder of Venkata Reddy was planned by Venkata Reddy's father-in-law Venkateshwar Reddy and his brother-in-law Chandrasekhar Reddy. Reportedly, the sketch for the murder was done by Shaika Ashiq, and two persons named Srinivasa Reddy and Kamalapathi Kasi Rao executed the plan under the supervision of Venkateshwara Reddy and his son Chandrashekhar Reddy.As per the police investigation, Venkata Narayana Reddy married Ravali, the only daughter of Venkateshwara Reddy, a year ago. Firstly, Ravali's father and family opposed the match, showcasing Narayan's social status as a demerit, but Ravali went ahead and married according to her wish, which led to hatred in the bridegroom's family.This decision of Ravali made her family plan the murder of her husband, Venkata Narayana Reddy. In the investigation, the cops tracked that to kill Venkata Narayana Reddy, Ravali's family fixed a deal of Rs 1.9 lakh, out of which Rs 50,000 was paid before, and the rest was given after the murder. The cops took Srinivasa Reddy, Kasi Rao, and Shaika Ashiq into custody and investigated the in-depth details. The twist in the tale is that both Venkateshwara Reddy and his son Chandrashekhar Reddy are still absconding.

Cops Track Murder Case To Victim's Wife's Family

A man named Prasad, who suffered a severe heart attack, was rushed to a private hospital in Bowenpally a couple of weeks ago. After seeing no sign of improvement in Prasad's health condition, his family gave up all hopes and even made arrangements for the final rites.But as a medical miracle, Prasad started responding to the medication. Getting into details, after suffering a heart attack, Prasad was admitted to the hospital, but there was no improvement in his health condition. Left with no option and hope on Prasad's health condition, the family has even decided to shift him to home for the final hours of his life, and even arrangements are being made for his final rites.After witnessing Prasad is seen regaining consciousness by moving his hands, the family members immediately shifted Prasad to the Gandhi Hospital for further treatment.

Medical Miracle in Secunderabad Stuns Family

As Monsoon season is here, many of the city-centric people will be thinking of going on a trip to some never explored places. To all those who are looking for the best places to hang out with family and friends during the weekend, we bring one cool and breezy spot.The Khajaguda Hills in Hyderabad is one place where you can plan a holiday along with family. The best way to reach the place is to take ORR and reach Khajaguda village, which leads to the hills. Upon reaching the hills, you can witness the breathtaking views, which provide a memorable experience.Along with the hill viewpoint,&nbsp; you can also come across the stunning view of the nearby lake and vegetation plantation on one side. You can even see the interesting rock formations, caves, boulders, and peacocks on the hill place. The place is even the best spot for wedding photoshoots and for short filmmaking. Make sure you are going by wearing comfortable clothes and footwear when visiting Khajaguda Hills. The appropriate time to visit the place is before sunrise so that you can witness the sunrise in a breezy climate.The important note is to carry food items and water bottles with you as there are no noted stalls and food outlets in and around Khajaguda Hills.

Khajaguda Hills: The Latest Weekend Getaway Spot

They say eat like a king, and if you crave some yummy fare that is ‘hatke,’ then this new tiffin place is just for you. The place is in ECIL, and it is popular for its healthy, fresh, and tasty breakfast items.But one item that stands out is panasaku idly is fast-selling and has gained a lot of popularity due to social media channels. The place has over 35 breakfast items that include Kakinada pesarattu upma, tatte idli, onion dibba roti, onion bonda, pullatlu, punugulu, among others. However, the bestsellers surely are panasaku idly and beetroot puri.As for the idli, it is steamed in panasaku or jackfruit leaf and even the parcels are given in panasaku. Beetroot puris are made with beetroot puree and look pinkish which adds to the novelty factor. The place opens at 7 am and closes at 11 am in the morning. Later, the place is opened from 5 pm to late into the night. The place is a cloud kitchen, and they deliver through Zomato and Swiggy.There is limited seating space for customers who come by eat there. The place is also famous for a wide range of chutneys that include Bombay chutney, palli chutney, tomato chutney, allam chutney along with sambar and karam podi.The place is hygienic and inspired by coastal Andhra cuisine. The cloud kitchen has become quite popular with food bloggers and enthusiasts.

New Breakfast Place That Is Creating Ripples in City

Beware, say, researchers, between 9 pm and 3 am as it is the time when heavy vehicles ply the roads. There have been multiple deaths during this period, and the issue has become such a cause of concern that a study has been carried out specifically for the purpose.The research carried out from the Birla Institute of Technology &amp; Science (BITS), Pilani, Hyderabad campus, has identified heavy motor vehicles and vehicle movement between 9 pm and 3 am as the most critical variables impacting fatal traffic collisions in Hyderabad.The crash data was obtained from the Hyderabad police department, and risk factors were classified into six categories. Recommended measures included providing a safe pedestrian crossing facility at intersections and adequate night-time illumination of roadway stretches, among others.The data was collected from 60 police stations where the highest number of crashes happened across Hyderabad between 2015 and 2019. A comprehensive database with road traffic injury information such as the date, time, and location of the crash, the number of injuries and fatalities, and vehicle details were developed as a part of the study.Data from the past couple of years was excluded as it is not consistent due to the pandemic. Risk variables are divided into six categories like very high risk, high risk, moderate risk, low risk, very low risk, and very low risk.Some solutions suggested by the study include safe pedestrian crossing facilities at crossings, pedestrian signals at intersections, suitable road markings, and traffic signage. Jaywalking, which leads to many deaths, will be avoided by the installation of pedestrian guardrails in strategic areas.Meanwhile, heavy-vehicle drivers will be educated about the safety of vulnerable road users through education and training initiatives.

Most Dangerous Time To Drive in Hyderabad

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has had its cash registers ringing for the past three months, with property tax collection racing towards Rs 1000 crore, which is a record collection for the first quarter of any fiscal year.Between April and June, the civic body collected a record Rs 929.22 crore from property tax. The tax was collected from 9,08,341 assessments, and by the end of July, the collections will cross the Rs 1000 crore mark.In fact, within five days, Rs 6.13 crore had been collected. There is a visible jump in GHMC’s property tax collections compared to the first quarter of previous years. From April to June 2020, the tax collected was Rs 682 crore, while in 2021, it was Rs 620 crore.In April this year, Rs 741.35 crore was collected under GHMC’s Property Tax Early Bird Scheme, while Rs 71.45 crore was collected in May. In June, Rs 116.42 crore was collected, taking the total to Rs 929.22 crore.Incidentally, on April 28, when the Property Tax Early Bird Scheme was underway, over Rs 50 crore was collected, which is, to date, the highest tax collected in a single day. Property owners availed of the scheme by paying online by visiting the GHMC website, through GHMC Citizen Services Centres, MeeSeva Centres, and bill collectors. The highest tax collection was from the Serilingampally circle, followed by Jubilee Hills and Khairatabad.One reason for high tax collection was the fact that many businesses recovered post-pandemic, and they could make payments online.

Windfall for GHMC In Terms Of Property Tax

Hyderabad police, in their primary investigation, found that with a target to loot valuables worth more than seven lakh, Burglars chose five houses at Kuntloor, Hayathnagar, and finished their work on Tuesday and Wednesday.Cops tracked the interstate gang with the help of a video clip found on a surveillance cam. Reportedly, a set of persons with hand tools entered four locked houses at a gated community named Prajay Gulmohar and looted cash and gold items.Reports say that the gang had targetted the looted houses and finished work in two days. The incident came to light after the respective flat owners returned on Thursday. After receiving a written complaint, the cops started an investigation and gathered clues. As per the cops' version, two years back, 'Chaddi Gang' had made similar attempts and even attacked the residents in residential colonies on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

'Chaddi Gang' Target Houses Located on City Outskirts 

Yet another carefully designed lung space with a wide range of recreational and sports facilities and a multi-purpose hall to gather around for functions and events is being readied by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). All these are infrastructural developments awaiting the residents of Kukatpally.The GHMC Kukatpally zone has developed these latest facilities for people residing in Gajularamaram and Chintal. The Pranavayu Urban Forest Park, a sports park in Gajularamaram, and a multi-purpose function hall in Bhagat Singh Nagar, Chintal.GHMC has developed Pranavayu Urban Forest Park at an estimated budget of Rs 11.38 crore and aims to offer recreational facilities to people of all ages. The facilities at the forest park include a decorated entrance, pavilions, walking track and cycling track, washrooms, yoga shed, children’s play area, and a picnic area.The sports part at TSIIC, Gajularamaram ward, has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 2.38 crore. Apart from basketball and cricket, other sports facilities include badminton, football, skating, and cycling. There is artificial turf for cricket too.Meanwhile, for Bhagat Singh Nagar, a new property to hold weddings, functions, local events, and a multi-purpose function hall has been built for Rs 385.32 lakh. However, similar properties in other parts of the city have been a hit among people from economically weaker sections as the rents are low.In addition to all this, GHMC has laid a foundation stone for works about road widening and construction of a flyover at Bachupally, apart from Nala works at Jeedimetla.

Boosting Lung Space With Pranavayu Urban Forest Park

The pandemic has changed the way the world is functioning. While some are bemoaning the change that the pandemic has imposed upon humans, others are making use of the opportunity to set up mostly home-based micro-businesses. Of course, while some are doing it for fun, some for money, and some to satiate the entrepreneur in them, one thing is for sure. There is a boom in the number of people, especially from the IT sector taking up a business.&nbsp;One such person happens to be <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepowderlegacy">Sarvani</a>. She started her micro-business, <a href="https://thepowderlegacy.in/">The Powder Legacy,</a> during the pandemic.Well, it all began when she was working from home. During the time, she decided to make Sunni Pindi, a powder used in many Telugu households, to take a bath. While it was a norm till a couple of decades back, nowadays everyone prefers soaps.And one fine day, she happened to make a large quantity of the organic powder. For the heck of it, she posted on Instagram, and she got immediate orders. Sarvani says she was surprised by the response, and she, along with her husband Dikshit, decided to start their own venture.Initially, Sarvani was giving the powder in ziplock bags. Then she started making organic bath powders and got the mixes made at her neighborhood mill. However, what sets Sarvani apart is that she and her husband are both full-time corporate employees. But their belief in the organic powders and their enthusiasm to carry forward the legacy of such harmless and soothing powders made her start her micro business. She says she goes by her grandmother’s words – if something is not good to eat, then do not put it on the skin.