The legacy of Nizams ends with the death of 8th Nizam Mir Mukkaram Jah Bahadur. The Nizam’s glory comes to an end with his era. Hyderabad mourns deeply and getting ready for last rites at Makkah Masjid royal khabrastan in Hyderabad. Mukarram Jah adored heavy machinery and automotive engineering. He especially enjoyed working on large, […]
Category: Nizams Of Hyderabad
Nizam-Era ‘Mekala Burj’ In Old City On The Brink Of Collapse In Hyderabad
The Nizam’s built 18th century mekala burj or cannons bastion in old city area in Hyderabad is on the brink to collapse due to sheer neglect by concerned authorities. The burj is in dilapidated stage which may harm surrounded citizen upon collapse. The #saveheritage campaign gone on toss with these old structures in Hyderabad. The […]
One Lakh Crore Wakf Properties Fiasco Exposed In SC From Telangana Waqf Board
Muslims came down heavily on the Telangana State Waqf Board for failing to defend the Waqf property worth over one lakh crore rupees in the Supreme Court. In a major setback to the Telangana Waqf Board, the Apex court upheld that, “Land dedicated to religious and pious purpose is not immune from being vested in […]
Are ‘Anees-Ul-Ghurba Orphanage’ Inmates Trafficked In Hyderabad?
The 100-year old Anees-ul-Ghurba, the oldest orphanage in Hyderabad is under the control of wrong people and corrupt authorities. Recently, when the authorities’ failure to provide details on a RTI query about the inmates, activists have raised a pitch. In the era of Nizam’s rule of erstwhile Hyderabad State, constituted the orphanage under the government […]
Where Are 80 ‘Anees-Ul-Ghurba – A Govt-Run Orphanage’ Inmates In Hyderabad Since 18 Months?
The big question raised on Telangana government is where are the orphanage residents 25 inmates of the Anees-ul-Ghurba since last 18 months? The whereabouts not know to anybody despite asking several times to various authorities. These orphanage inmates, who were handed over to the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMRES)’s facility four years ago […]
Is Historic ‘Charminar’ Monument In Danger?
Despite several warnings raised by ASI that seepage from the storm water drain could severely damage Hyderabad’s iconic structure and negligence and govt apathy. The 430-year-old Charminar monument in Hyderabad is in crisis with full of cracks and has been a cause of concern. On the other hand, the Charminar has undergone repairs for six months but […]
The Dying Art Of ‘Nirmal Naqqash Craft’ In Telangana
The land of art and crafts, Nirmal produces various toys and paintings that serve as iconic symbols for the state of Telangana. Nirmal toys and paintings are the only ancient handmade art which has survived in the state. The origin of this art can be traced back to the 14th century, now this art is […]
All Set For ‘Old Building Demolition’ Of Osmania General Hospital In Hyderabad
After overcoming all legal hurdles in the Supreme Court and the state high court on the demolition of state secretariat buildings, the Telangana government led by chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has set his eyes on the demolition of the century-old Osmania General Hospital. KCR government ordered the closure of the Osmania General Hospital, taking […]
‘Structural Health’ Of Osmania General Hospital Falls Prey To ‘Bad Political Governance’
Structural health of the heritage structure remains questionable for decades now. An existential dilemma has been plaguing the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad for long, with the structural health of the heritage structure, constructed in the early 1900s, remaining questionable for decades now. The condition of the hospital is once again the subject of a debate on […]
Why ‘Contradictory Statements’ Over ‘Mosque Demolition’ By TRS Spokespersons And KCR?
The contradictory statements from the Telangana chief minister’s office and the TRS leaders over the demolition of two mosques and a temple within the premises of old secretariat complex have landed CM KCR in an embarrassing position. Especially with regard to the demolition of mosques, there was a strong protest from the Muslim groups, which […]