The Telangana BJP claimed that the Ali India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has open “sympathies” for terrorists and undertakes events in their support in its bastion of Hyderabad. The newly-appointed president Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that the AIMIM should be banned for its link to “violence and terrorists” and claimed Congress workers will join their […]
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‘They Still Die In Labour Room With Pain’
The rural women still die in labour room with pain due to impoverished hardships during pregnancy and childbirth. The facilities and expertise also plays a major role in these mortalities. Renuka was admitted to a district hospital in Telangana three days before her child was born. The hospital staff was ill-mannered, she says, and gave […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
How Historic Musi River ‘Being Encroached’ In Hyderabad?
Armed with satellite images of the Musi River in Hyderabad over a period of five years between 2014 and 2019, a social activist wrote to the Chief Justice of Telangana Raghavendra Singh Rathore seeking his intervention to save the river from encroachment. Satellite images show how over the course of a few years the dumping […]
When ‘Parents Dies’ At Court Premises Over Shock Of Sons ‘Arrest’ In Bhainsa Town Of Telangana
In a shocking incident, an old parents died of shock over the arrest and remand of their two sons during the recent riots in Telangana’s Bhanisa town. Unable to overcome the shock after seeing his sons handcuffed, 73-year-old Abdul Ahad Banarsi died. A couple of hours later, his wife Ahmedi Begum (65) suffered cardiac arrest […]
How Rohith Vemula’s Mother Radhika Transformed Her Grief Into Resistance In Telangana?
Four years after her son’s death, as students across the country rise up once more, Radhika Vemula has become a symbol of inspiration and resistance. On 23 January 2016, Radhika Vemula was at Velivada, a bustling protest spot in University of Hyderabad. A week ago, her son Rohith Vemula had died by suicide after he […]
Bhainsa Town Grips In Uneasy Calm After High-Voltage Communal Clash In Telangana
An uneasy calm prevails around Bhainsa town in Telangana as the streets remain largely empty, barring the presence of police and other security personnel. Locals have grouped at the corners of streets or by ‘chabutras’ and speak in hushed tones. It has been less than 24 hours, since clashes broke out in the town over […]
Telangana Civic Poll Aspirants Already Started Luring People With Liquor And Money
While many aspirants are approaching voters to exercise ballot in their favour, some of the candidates have gone a step ahead and are distributing liquor and money in a bid to woo the electors. Enthusiasts, whether belonging to ruling TRS or Congress and BJP, have already started canvassing for themselves in a bid to win […]