Why KCR Offered Telangana’s ‘360 Degree Citizen Tracking System’ To Modi Govt?

The Telangana state government offered to help the Modi government build an intrusive, searchable system to build and track 360-degree profiles of India’s 1.2 billion residents without having to rely on Aadhaar, documents reviewed by #KhabarLive establish. On October 19, 2018, Jayesh Ranjan, Telangana’s Principal Secretary of Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, told his counterpart […]

‘Smart-Locking’ In Telangana Has Political Will, Resources For Shut Down To Combat ‘Coronavirus’ Spread

Currently, the cases and clusters in Telangana are simple spreaders which means an infected person with normal infectivity. But COVID 19 can also have a “super spreader”, which means an infected person with high infectivity who can infect hundreds in no time. Currently, Telangana has entered Stage 2 of the COVID 19 epidemic, but can […]

Historic ‘Khammam Fort’ – A Testimony Of Excellent Craftmenship And Pride Of Past Glory

The captivating forts dotting different parts of the State always stand as a testimony to excellent craftsmanship and remain a proof of the glorious past. Khammam city is one such part, which is embellished with Khammam Fort in Telangana.  The fort holds historical significance not just for the Khammam city, but also for the entire […]

About 50000 Workers Face Serious Health Issues In ‘Illegal E-Waste Companies’ In Hyderabad

A study by Toxics Link, an environmental research and advocacy non-profit identified 20 e-waste processing units in Hyderabad operating with impunity without safeguards. These hotspots house over 5,000 illegal e-waste processing units directly and indirectly, employing over 50,000 people. The sheer scale of the violation of environmental norms highlights the failure of the system, especially […]

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 […]

The ‘Burden Of Identity’ During An Unforgettable ‘Cab Ride’ With Bigotry

I have never stepped out worrying about my safety due to my religious identity, but now I have become extra careful. Various well-wishers have also instructed me to be extra vigilant. Like every other girl, I have always been alert while stepping out at night, but a feeling of unease now bothers me each time […]

How ‘Killer Coronavirus’ Infected To ‘Hyderabad Techie’ In Dubai Via Bangalore?

Despite several precautionary measures for the dreaded Coronavirus attack by Telangana government gone futile as a Telangana man who was found to be positive for the coronavirus had recently traveled from Dubai to Bengaluru and then to Hyderabad. Speaking to #KhabarLive, Telangana Health Minister Etela Rajendra gave details of the infected individual’s recent travel history […]

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. […]

Why Truckers Are Overworked, Underpaid With No Healthcare Facility?

One of a experienced truck driver of Telangana – Akula Lingaiah, aged 45, has been driving a truck since 10 years, criss-crossing 16 states across India. Quite often, he drives for days without a break to earn a good bonus. “My best record is driving non-stop for three days without any rest,” said Lingaiah, a […]

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 […]