Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has once again been recognized as a leading institution in research, according to the latest nature index rankings.

For 2024, UoH has been named the top university and is ranked 16th among all educational institutions globally for its high-quality research in the Natural and Physical Sciences. This category includes Chemistry, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

In the Indian context, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore leads the rankings, followed by IIT Bombay and the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) in Mumbai. UoH is followed by Jadavpur University in Kolkata and the University of Delhi.

This marks the second consecutive year that UoH has achieved this top position. In response to this recognition, Prof B J Rao, Vice Chancellor of UoH, emphasized the university’s dedication to academic excellence and innovative research.

He stated, “Our continued presence at the top is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic rigour, innovative research, and student-centricity. We will continue to strive for excellence, pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks, to ensure that we remain at the forefront of India’s higher education research landscape.”

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Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has predicted four more days of rains in the city.

The weather department has forecasted a generally cloudy sky with rainfall or thundershowers until August 17.

In view of anticipated rains, IMD Hyderabad issues yellow alert

The department has also issued a yellow alert for Hyderabad due to the anticipated rainfall.

The alert is valid for Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem, Mancherial, Jagtial, J. Bhupalpally, Karimnagar, Kamareddy, Medak, Hanamkonda, Mulugu, M. Malkajgiri, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, B. Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Jogulamba Gadwal, and Hyderabad.

However, the department has not issued a warning for any other districts of Telangana.

Downpours yesterday

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), the highest rainfall recorded yesterday was 93.5 mm in Mahabubabad.

In Hyderabad, the highest rainfall recorded was 9 mm in Maredpally.

The rains predicted by IMD Hyderabad for the next four days are likely to increase the overall rainfall levels in the city and other districts of Telangana.

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Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based automotive content creator received backlash from netizens after posting a video of himself trying to light a cigarette from a car’s exhaust.

Asad Khan shot a video attempting to light a cigarette from the exhaust of a Porsche 718 Cayman. He posted the video on Instagram with the caption, “What is a better way to light a cigarette? PS: I don’t smoke. Smoking is injurious to health. Featuring Porsche 718 Cayman in Racing Yellow shade.” The video garnered over 1 million views on Instagram.

Netizens were appalled to see Khan standing behind the car as it was revved up. The action caused the emission of unburnt gas, leading to a momentary flame in front of which Khan held the cigarette in an attempt to light it.

The influencer narrowly avoided a possible accident as the cigarette caught fire, almost injuring him. Criticizing the act, a social media user commented, “It might be a better way to light a cigarette and your hand too.”

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Hyderabad: Cognizant, currently the second-largest IT employer in Telangana, will lay the foundation stone for its new 10 lakh square feet campus on Wednesday, August 14.

The new campus, which is expected to create 15,000 jobs, will focus on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), digital engineering, and cloud solutions.

The company’s decision to begin work on expanding its footprint in Hyderabad comes less than 10 days after an agreement was signed with the State government following a meeting between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu with Cognizant CEO S. Ravikumar in New Jersey, U.S.

According to a report by The Hindu, Reddy, who is scheduled to return to Hyderabad on Wednesday morning after visits to the U.S. and South Korea, will participate in the foundation stone-laying ceremony, in which Ravikumar will also be present, the CMO said.

Cognizant was established in Chennai in 1994, and since then, the firm has grown globally. It began operations in Hyderabad in 2002 and now has five campuses in the IT corridor. In the past two years, the company has provided jobs to 7,500 people from 34 different educational institutions in the State. IT exports by the company from the State in the last financial year totaled Rs 7,725 crore.

Following the August 5 meeting in which the expansion was announced, the Chief Minister, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), said, “My team and I had a super successful meeting with the Cognizant team, in which the global IT major selected Hyderabad as the site for expansion and building the largest capacity center outside the U.S. in Telangana. The new facility will create over 15,000 jobs.”

The firm has also agreed to consider his suggestion to explore other tier-2 cities in Telangana for additional capacity ramp-up. The foundation for the agreement was laid by him, Sridhar Babu, and officials in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this year, he said.

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Hyderabad: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, Hyderabad, ordered Indigo Airlines and Qatar Airways jointly to pay Rs 3,62,412 to a passenger whose baggage was misplaced.

The ordered amount also includes Rs 50,000 as compensation.

Indigo Airlines, Qatar Airways failed to trace baggage

In an incident that occurred in July 2022, Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Thannir Sriranga Rao’s baggage was lost during a flight.

Rao later alleged that the baggage contained valuables worth Rs 3.54 lakh.

Despite failing to trace the baggage lost on the Hyderabad-San Francisco flight, both Indigo Airlines and Qatar Airways reportedly refused to pay compensation.

Compensation before Hyderabad Commission’s order

After failing to locate the baggage, Rao was offered compensation of Rs 41,650, despite his claim that the baggage contained valuables worth Rs 3.54 lakh.

When the matter reached the forum, Indigo Airlines and Qatar Airways were directed to pay the amount based on the purchase bills produced by the passenger.

Additionally, the forum ordered them to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation.

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Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who returned to Hyderabad after a tour of the USA and South Korea, received a warm welcome at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).

Outside the airport, many Congress workers and supporters were seen presenting shawls and bouquets of flowers to the Chief Minister.

Revanth Reddy thanks workers after warm welcome at Hyderabad Airport

Following the welcome at RGIA, the Chief Minister took to his X handle to share a video and thanked Congress leaders and workers for the warm welcome.

This evening, he is scheduled to inaugurate Cognizant’s new campus in Kokapet.

The Telangana government aims to attract investments that not only increase the state’s revenue but also provide job opportunities.

Rs 31,500 crore investment deal concluded during US visit

Earlier, a Rs 31,500 crore investment deal was signed during Revanth Reddy’s visit to the US, which concluded on Sunday.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), during the visit, 19 investment deals/MOUs totaling Rs 31,500 crore were concluded. This is expected to create 30,750 new jobs in the state.

The delegation, comprising IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu and officials, held over 50 business meetings and three roundtable conferences in New York, Washington, Dallas, and California.

The CMO claimed that the delegation received massive support for various major initiatives, including the creation of a Future City, AI City, rejuvenation of the Musi River, and positioning Telangana as the right fit for America, Inc.’s quest for a China-plus-one alternative.

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Hyderabad: Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty has called on principals of all educational institutions to take proactive measures to prevent ragging on their campuses.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Commissioner Mohanty highlighted that any student found guilty and imprisoned under Section 4 of the Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1997, will face immediate dismissal from their educational institution. Additionally, if the imprisonment exceeds six months, the convicted student will be barred from enrolling in any other educational institution.

As the new academic year begins, students across various institutions are starting a journey filled with hope, aspirations, and opportunities. Unfortunately, in some cases, senior students may engage in abusive or humiliating behavior towards new students under the guise of ragging.

To combat this issue, Commissioner Mohanty urged educational institutions to establish Anti-Ragging Committees. These committees should include the principal, professors, wardens, parents, and students, and work closely with student union leaders to maintain a ragging-free environment. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to prominently display posters outlining anti-ragging laws around their campuses.

The Cyberabad Police are actively conducting awareness programs in various educational institutions to eliminate the social evil of ragging. For any assistance or to report incidents of ragging, individuals are advised to contact the nearest police station or dial 100.

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to both state and Central authorities in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the exorbitant fees charged by private unaided schools.

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J Sreenivas Rao, was hearing a PIL filed by Hyderabad resident Keethineedi Akhil Sri Guru Teja. The court directed the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Department of School Education to respond within four weeks.

The PIL accuses both the Union and state governments of failing to regulate private unaided schools, which allegedly charge exorbitant fees due to a lack of inspections by District Education Officers (DEOs).

The petitioner claims that the state government’s Government Order No. 1 Education, issued on January 1, 1994, outlining the fee structure for such schools, is not being enforced.

Additionally, out of 11,501 private schools in the state, only 50 have submitted their annual administration reports to the School Education Department, according to the PIL.

In addition to these concerns, the petitioner has requested that the court direct the state and Union governments to establish a committee to regulate fees in private schools.

The court has adjourned the matter for four weeks to allow the respondents time to file their counter affidavits.

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Hyderabad: City-based Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) in coordination with AMPI-USA, a charitable organisation owned by alumni of Hyderabad’s Osmania and Gandhi Medical Colleges, has set up a 20-bed facility in the Old City for the treatment of seasonal diseases, dedicated towards the underprivileged.

The organisation has also set up a five-bed casualty ward at a mosque in Shaheen Nagar. The 2,000-sq ft facility has been established on the mosque’s first floor.

AMPI has donated USD 100,000 and will sponsor the operational costs. The centre has an oxygen pipeline, para monitors, and defibrillators and will be running 24×7. It can even handle an acute myocardial infarction.

In a statement, HHF founder Mujtaba Askari said, “The centre has treated over 125 patients free of cost. It is around Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 per day per bed for poor patients who are mostly daily wage earners and migrant workers.”

The centre was inaugurated by Dr Zainab Baig, secretary, Board of AMPI-USA and an alumnus of Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad.

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Hyderabad: Commuters who arrived at the Nagole Metro Station in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August  14, were irked after learning that the free parking at the metro station had been discontinued.

The sudden change has sparked outrage among motorists, leading to heated confrontations with parking attendants and the Hyderabad metro staff. Until Tuesday, parking at the metro station was free of cost.

However, new parking fees were introduced without prior notice, with charges ranging from Rs 10 for two hours of bike parking to Rs 120 for up to 12 hours of car parking. The imposition of these charges has left many regular commuters disgruntled, especially those rushing to catch the metro for work.

Additionally, metro commuters were informed that parking charges could only be paid through an app called “Park Hyderabad.” Many commuters were caught off guard, as the app was not readily available for download on the Google Play Store, causing further delays and confusion.

As tensions escalated, arguments broke out between commuters and parking attendants, with some motorists expressing their concerns about the fairness of the new policy.

“It’s unfair to increase the metro ticket prices and now charge for parking too,” said one irate commuter. “We’ve been using this free parking for years, and now, without any warning, we’re expected to pay. It’s not just about the money, but the principle,” said another.

So far, the L&T department has not released a statement on the issue of parking at the metro stations across Hyderabad.

Parking charges at Nagole metro station in Hyderabad

For two-wheelers, the L&T Hyderabad Metro parking charges are Rs 10 for up to two hours, Rs 25 for up to eight hours, and Rs 40 for up to 12 hours, with an additional Rs 5 for every extra hour. For four-wheelers, the parking fees are Rs 30 for up to two hours, Rs 75 for up to eight hours, and Rs 120 for up to 12 hours, with an extra charge of Rs 15 for each additional hour.

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Hyderabad: The L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad has decided to levy parking charges at two metro stations in Hyderabad the conglomerate announced on Wednesday, August 14.

Parking charges will be levied at the Nagole metro station and the Miyapur metro station beginning August 25 and September 1, respectively.

The L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad today as part of its pilot run to test the functioning and efficiency of various systems a trial was conducted at Nagole parking facility. “Inconvenience thus caused to our passengers is regretted,” L&T said in a statement.

L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad stated that introducing parking charges will help ensure organized parking, with clear demarcation for two-wheelers and four-wheelers. The initiative will also bring improved amenities, such as bio-toilets, enhanced safety with 24/7 CCTV surveillance and on-ground security, and better lighting for increased visibility and a safer experience.

“We request their support and cooperation,” the L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad added.

Parking charges at metro station in Hyderabad

For two-wheelers, the L&T Hyderabad metro rail parking charges are Rs 10 for up to two hours, Rs 25 for up to eight hours, and Rs 40 for up to 12 hours, with an additional Rs 5 for every extra hour.

For four-wheelers, the parking fees are Rs 30 for up to two hours, Rs 75 for up to eight hours, and Rs 120 for up to 12 hours, with an extra charge of Rs 15 for each additional hour.

Chaos at Nagole metro station

Commuters who arrived at the Nagole Metro Station in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August  14, were irked after learning that the free parking at the metro station had been discontinued.

The sudden change has sparked outrage among motorists, leading to heated confrontations with parking attendants and the Hyderabad metro staff. Until Tuesday, parking at the metro station was free of cost.

However, new parking fees were introduced without prior notice on that day. The imposition of these charges has left many regular commuters disgruntled, especially those rushing to catch the metro for work.

Additionally, metro commuters were informed that parking charges could only be paid through an app called “Park Hyderabad.” Many commuters were caught off guard, as the app was not readily available for download on the Google Play Store, causing further delays and confusion.

As tensions escalated, arguments broke out between commuters and parking attendants, with some motorists expressing their concerns about the fairness of the new policy.

“It’s unfair to increase the metro ticket prices and now charge for parking too,” said one irate commuter. “We’ve been using this free parking for years, and now, without any warning, we’re expected to pay. It’s not just about the money, but the principle,” said another.

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Hyderabad: The city police on Wednesday, August, 14, arrested six persons accused of land grabbing in Secunderabad under the limits of Karkhana police station.

The accused were identified as 50-year-old Ubaid Bin Mohammed, a resident of Eidi Bazar, 39-year-old Shaik Rauf Pasha, a resident of Bowenpally, 64-year-old Rathakanth Sainath, a resident of Bansuwada, 48-year-old Mohammed Abid, a resident of Nizamabad, 40-year-old Shaik Amid, a resident of Rasoolpura, and 49-year-old Banoth Bheem Singh, a resident of Bansuwada.

The accused were arrested following a complaint by 87-year-old Colonel Voleti Krishna Rao to whom the land belongs In his complaint, Rao stated that he has 450 square yards of land in Gunrock Enclave Cooperative Housing Society under the registered sale deed from 1982.

At that time, there was no mandatory procedure for taking photographs or biometric authentication for registration. Ubaid and Rauf, who are real estate brokers, conspired to grab the property. They set their sights on the complainant’s property, as he was a senior citizen and frequently travelled to Chennai.

To create fake documents, Rauf and Ubaid engaged Sainath, who forged the complainant’s Aadhar card in the name of Krishna Rao. Ubaid and Rauf further engaged Abid to pose as a buyer, while Amid and Bheem were made the witnesses to the sale deed.

Following the complaint, a case was registered, and the accused were arrested.

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Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police arrested eight persons who were involved in the murder of a rowdy sheeter named Khaja Riyazuddin at Balapur on August 9.

The prime accused Mohammed Hameed is absconding and presently hiding in Dubai said the police. He had offered a ‘supari’ of Rs. 13 for the murder of Riyazuddin to the other accused who arranged a country made firearm and lethal weapons for the murder.

On getting an opportunity on August 9, the gang members rammed into the motorcycle of Riyazuddin and when he fell on the road, they attacked him. One of the assailants shot him dead with a country made firearm leading to his death, said G Sudheer Babu, Rachakonda Commissioner of Police.

The other accused persons are Mohammed Saleem, Mohammad Sultan, Mohammed Ghouse, Mohammed Ismail, Ahmed alias Badshah, Syed Inayatullah, Taufeeq Khan and Shaik Hussain, two more accused Fazil and Faraz are absconding.

The Rachakonda police said there were land disputes between Riyazuddin and Hameed and both filed cases at Meerpet police station in this regard earlier. Hameed, also faced a threat to his life from Riyazuddin and hence planned and got the murder executed after striking a deal for Rs. 13 lakh.

An amount of Rs. 2.5 lakh was paid as advance by a relative of Hameed the killers Saleem, Sultan, Ghouse and Ismail.

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Hyderabad: Motorists commuting on the Ghansi Bazaar road behind the Quli Qutb Shah Stadium Road in the Old City of Hyderabad are facing problems due to accumulation of water on the road.

A cess pool of water has formed on the road in front of Palki Designer Studio for some days causing a lot of problems for the motorists. The vehicles wade through water to cross the road connecting High Court with Ghansi Bazaar localities.

“We are facing problems due to stagnated water on the road. The road under the water is uneven and many people are falling down while driving,” complained Mahesh Agarwal, a local resident.

Locals stated that the problem persisted since the civic authorities dug up the road for some works and the surface became uneven. “Due to the absence of a proper channel for the water to flow down their accumulation of the water. Unless a channel is created for water to flow down the problem will persist,” informed a local businessman from the Old City.

The problem aggravates when it rains and the road converts into a lake. “People avoid using the route for fear of falling down in the water,” said Hritesh, a local resident.

Locals also said they want authorities to immediately take up rectification works of the road so provide them a comfortable and safe ride.

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Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated Cognizant’s new campus at 10 lakh square feet on Wednesday, August 14.

During the inauguration ceremony, the chief minister announced that 4000 students from engineering colleges in Hyderabad will be hired at the new Cognizant campus annually.

The new campus, which is expected to create at least 15,000 jobs, will focus on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), digital engineering, and cloud solutions.

“My vision is to make Telangana one trillion dollar economy in 10 years,” said Revanth Reddy. The chief minister also stressed on his plans to develop the city around the airport. “Hyderabad will be divided into three parts, urban, semi-urban and rural,” added Reddy.

The company’s decision to begin work on expanding its footprint in Hyderabad comes less than 10 days after an agreement was signed with the state government following a meeting between chief minister A Revanth Reddy and IT and industries minister Sridhar Babu with Cognizant CEO S Ravikumar in New Jersey, US.

With Kokapet campus, Hyderabad to host Cognizant’s largest hub globally

Cognizant was established in Chennai in 1994, and since then, the firm has grown globally. It began operations in Hyderabad in 2002 and now has five campuses in the IT corridor.

Cognizant is currently the second-largest IT employer in Telangana, and with this branch, Hyderabad is set to become the conglomerate’s largest centre globally, reported Money Control.

While workforce in Chennai currently stands at around 55,000 to 56,000 employees, Hyderabad’s employee count at Cognizant has surpassed 57,000 and is growing at a faster pace, partly due to the city’s larger business process outsourcing (BPO) operations, stated the Money Control report.

In the past two years, the company has provided jobs to 7,500 people from 34 different educational institutions in the state. IT exports by the company from the state in the last financial year totalled Rs 7,725 crore.

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Hyderabad: Several Muslim social organizations in the city protested against the ‘Waqf Amendment Bill 2024’ on Wednesday, August 14.

Muslim United Federation, Minority Developmental Society, Jamiat-e-Alhadees, All India Sufi Ulema Council, Awaaz, Majlis Bachao Tehreek, MPJ, Muslim United Federation, Minority Development Society and other organizations participated in the protest.

Maulana Sufi Khairuddin Quadri, president of All India Sufi Ulema Council, said the Bill was drafted with the purpose of damaging the Muslim wealth and weakening the community financially. He appealed to all secular parties and organizations to come out and protest.

“Will the government take the Muslims on board of the committees of temples? They cannot do it. The government intends to take away the Muslim properties by introducing the bill,” said Maulana Quadri.

He said the government should first concentrate on the endowment properties. Maulana Quadri said the Muslim community will not keep quiet if the government goes ahead with its plans.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has also opposed the introduction of the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha.

“I oppose the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill because this house is not competent to make these amendments. This Bill violates the principles under articles 14, 15, and 25. It is both discriminatory, arbitrary and a grave attack on the basic structure of the Constitution as it violates the principles of judicial independence and separation of powers,” said the MP.

“It needs to be understood that the waqf management of property is an essential religious practice for a Muslim. By denying legal recognition to Waqf-al-Aulad under Clause 4 and Waqf under Section 3 r1, the government has sought to restrict how Muslims can manage their Waqf property severely,” said Asaduddin Owaisi.

“The Hindu endowment boards are recognised by usage and custom, but here (Waqf Board), you are asking for documentation. No existing law, whether non-religious or personal, limits the right of a person to will their property or dispose of it,” he further added.

The Hyderabad MP stated that the Bill restricts Muslims from giving their property in the name of Allah. “You are stopping me from praying. The government is trying to take over dargahs and waqf boards by using Waqf.”

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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police have announced restrictions to be followed during Independence Day on August,15, around the Golconda Fort. The restrictions will remain in place from 6 am to noon.

The entry from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be used for the A (Gold), A (White), and B (Blue) car pass holders who have been invited for Independence Day.

All the invitees with A (Gold), A (White), and B (Blue) car passes coming from Secunderabad, Banjara Hills, Masab Tank, and Mehdipatnam side are requested to come via Rethi Bowli and Nanal Nagar Junctions and take a left turn towards Balika Bhavan, Langar Houz.

Fly over Tippu Khan Bridge, Ramdevguda Junction, and take a right turn towards Makkai Darwaza and Golconda Fort Gate. After alighting at the Fort Main Gate, “A (Gold)” car pass holders should park their vehicles on the main road opposite the Fort main gate towards Fateh Darwaza Road.

“A (white)” car pass holders should park their vehicles at the Golconda Bus stop (17.384977, 78.403576), which is at a distance of 50 meters from the Fort Main Gate. “B (Blue)” car pass holders should park their vehicles at the Foot Ball Ground.

 “C (Green)” car pass holders coming from Seven Tombs and Banjara Darwaza should take an immediate left turn and park their vehicles at Owaisi Ground, and “C (Green)” Car Pass holders coming from Langar House under flyover via Fateh Darwaza should take a right turn at Bada bazaar and park their vehicles at Owaisi/GGHMC Play Ground, which is 500 meters away from the Main Gate of Golconda Fort.

“D (Red)” Car pass holders are requested to take the route of Shaikpet Nala, Tolichowki, Seven Tombs, Banjara Darwaza, and alight at Priyadarshini School and park their vehicles.

“E” (Black) car pass holders, i.e., the general public coming to the venue in their vehicles, are requested to come via: Under the Langer House fly-over, proceed towards Fateh Darwaza, and park their vehicles at HUDA Park (17.379521, 78.413464).

The general public coming from Shaikpet and Tolichowki can park their vehicles inside the Seven Tombs and Deccan Park. They can also board the free RTC buses provided at both places to reach the venue.

After the celebrations are over, the vehicles of A (Gold), A (White), and B (Blue) car pass holders will exit through Makkai Darwaza, Ramdev Guda, and Langar House.

The vehicles with a “C” car pass will exit through Bada Bazaar, Fateh Darwaza or Banjara Darwaza, and Seven Tombs. The vehicles with “D” car passes will exit via Banjara Darwaza and Seven Tombs. The vehicles with “E” passes, i.e., the general public should exit through the same routes through which they have come.

All the invitees have been requested to prominently display their car passes on the left side of the windscreen glass of their vehicles for easy identification and guidance. They have also been requested to come on time, as indicated in the invitation cards and cooperate with the traffic police, who are manning the routes, alighting points, and parking places.

Traffic will be diverted at Tivoli Junction towards Brooke Bond and NCC Junction, and traffic coming from Tivoli towards Plaza will be restricted between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on a need basis.

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Hyderabad: The food safety department continues its efforts to ensure safe and hygienic eateries in Hyderabad, as various restaurants in the Begumpet area were raided by officials on Tuesday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 14. 

The officials raided the kitchens of a 5-star restaurant, The Manohar, on Tuesday, August 13, and found unsafe conditions, including expired food ingredients and flavouring agents. The officials also found spoilt vegetables in the pantry.

The drains were not cleaned properly and were filled with stagnant water. A live cockroach infestation was found in the kitchen, while the bread prepared and kept in cold storage was found without any cover. The 5-star Hyderabad restaurant failed to provide water analysis reports for their RO plant. 

The New Urvasi Bar and Restaurant in Begumpet was also raised. Various unhygienic practices were found, including the usage of synthetic food colours, and dilapidated conditions were found, such as cockroach infestations due to the absence of insect-proofing nets and damp ceiling plastering in the kitchen of the bar and restaurant and Hyderabad.

The restaurant was found not displaying the FSSAI license copy on the premises, while the medical fitness of the food handlers and pest control certificates were also not maintained by the management. 

A popular Chinese restaurant in Hyderabad Bowl O’ China was also found to be violating several hygiene rules. Rat faeces were found in the storage area, while windows were not closed and fitted with nets to prevent insect infestation.

The kitchen flooring was found to be patchy, and water stagnation was seen near the cleaning area. Food items kept inside the refrigerator were not covered and not labelled. The management of the restaurant also failed to provide and display the FSSAI license copy at the time of the inspection by the Hyderabad officials. 

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Hyderabad: Three people, including a Nigerian national, were arrested here for allegedly peddling drugs and drug substances weighing 256 grams was seized from them, police said on Wednesday.

On credible information the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) team conducted joint operation along with Banjara Hills Police and apprehended three people. They also seized 256 grams of multiple drugs, a car, net cash Rs 2,260, five mobile phones all worth Rs 1.10 crore, a release from Hyderabad Police said.

The Nigerian national, a drug supplier, and two people from Bhopal were booked under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.

“In this case all the offenders are drug addicts, and indulging in selling multiple drugs to peddlers, sub peddlers and consumers hand to hand on cash payment to avoid apprehension from the Police,” the release said.

Narcotics, including cocaine, MDMA, ecstasy pills, LSD blots, charas was recovered from the three persons.

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Hyderabad: Cyberabad police refunded the amount of Rs 27 lakh to an online fraud victim who was cheated by fraudsters posing to be stock market experts.

The action followed the complaint lodged by the victim, as the police first contacted the banks involved and froze the contested amount’s money tail, which was later refunded to the victim after they gained a court order to grant a refund to the victim.

According to the police, cyber fraudsters contacted the victim, offering assistance in learning the stock market while promising substantial profits. They made him transfer Rs 1,31,57,363 as an investment to a host of bank accounts they provided.

Upon the victim’s complaint, Inspector N Bose Kiran and his team made efforts to contact the banks of the fraudulent accounts involved and ensured the money trail was frozen. The police team also guided the victim to file a petition in court for a refund of the frozen money, which was granted by the court in a few days. 

Hyderabad police encourage citizens to report cybercrimes as soon as possible, as money lost over similar frauds can be reverted with a higher success rate if the response is immediate. One can report complaints at the toll-free number 1930 or through the website. 

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