Despite journalists, doctors, nurses, and health workers being exempted from the state lockdown as they are enlisted under ‘essential services’ by the Telangana government, several reports have emerged of them being attacked by the police on the first day of curfew. Curfew has been imposed in the state from 7 pm to 6 am as […]
Category: Crime & Justice
Is ‘Janata Curfew’, A Symbol Of ‘Political Resistance’ And Weapon Against ‘Coronavirus’?
It must be said in these depressing times that Corona or COVID-19 is turning out be a great leveller. No less a person than the prime minister himself, Narendra Modi, gave the call for a ‘Janata Curfew’ in his televised address to the nation on Thursday evening, asking people to lock themselves up from 7 […]
Why ‘Nallamala Forest’ Becomes A ‘Treasure Hunting’ Or ‘Looting’ Spot In Telangana?
It was just around this time last year when three individuals had entered the Nallamala Forest during the Bourapur jatara. ‘Srisaila Swamy’, as he introduced himself to the Chenchus, had claimed that he was born to the head priest of Srisailam who had passed away a few years ago, passing on his government job to […]
The ‘Growing Fear’ And Unrest Inside ‘Rohingyas Camp’ In Hyderabad
Amidst ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and allied proposals by a generation with a “lost identity” branded as “infiltrators”, the government officially notified the act on January 10. The law targets both Rohingyas and Muslims in Hyderabad. “They killed my father and brothers and burnt our house. We were forced to live the […]
‘Secret Tests’ At Many ‘Sex Determination’ Clinics In Hyderabad
A pregnant woman, who was part of a decoy operation, went to Jyothi Reproductive Health Care Centre, Ameerpet, and discreetly enquired whether she could know the sex of her unborn child. She was willing to pay any price. The hospital assigned two ‘aayahs’ (workers) to take care of her. The duo summoned an auto to […]
‘Content Theives’ Makes ‘Books Plagiarism’ In Urdu Academy Of Hyderabad
A syndicate of plagiarists is skimming off lakhs of rupees every year from the Urdu Academy’s scheme of financial aid for publishing Urdu books in Hyderabad. Every year the Urdu Academy provides financial aid for publishing books in the Urdu language. Under the partial monitory aid scheme, the Academy provides a grant of Rs 15,000 […]
How Telangana Minority Youth Cheated In Loan Disbursement Process?
The Minorities Finance Corporation is yet to clear loan applications submitted in 2015. The corporation has disbursed only Rs 69 crore as subsidy since 2015-16 against Rs 2659.95 crore under bank linked-subsidy scheme. No fresh applications were sought in the last five years. The minorities welfare department had issued a government order, GO RT. No. […]
‘You Are Not An Indian National’ – The ‘Scariest Notice’ Slapped To Aadhaar Holders In Hyderabad
In a surprise move, the Aadhaar authority-UIDAI slapped hindered of scariest notices to Hyderabadis mentioning their Aadhar card is invalid due to false pretences, false claims and fake documents. This notices sent to many in old city areas created panic among Aadhaar holders. Many visited their lawyers, some approached police, some inquired the details with media […]
A Govt Doctor Accused Of Spreading ‘Fake News’ On ‘Coronavirus’ Attempts ‘Suicide’ In Hyderabad
A crazy doctor at the government-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, who was suspended on charges of spreading fake news on Coronavirus, attempted self-immolate in the hospital premises. Dr.Vasanth Kumar was reportedly suspended two days ago for allegedly spreading false news. The action was taken after a vernacular daily reported that Telangana recorded two coronavirus cases. […]
Why Using ‘Recycled Cooking Oil’ Can Land Vendors In Jail?
Your favourite pakoras or samosas might taste delicious but do you know that it may be a serious health hazard if the oil used to fry them is not fresh, a common practice at almost all roadside food vendors who aren’t aware of the health hazards or legal implications of repeated heating of edible cooking […]