Secunderabad
Joined September 2020
Took me by surprise this morning getting caught in a traffic jam at 6:15 am under the Prakash Nagar metro. Two huge trailers going parallelly for idol immersion. In the 90s, there were just 4-5 places where Durga Puja was celebrated, mostly by the Bengali community.
100’s of DJ open trucks for Durga Puja near Tankbund in Hyderabad. Confetti all over the roads. Procession is heading for immersion. This was never a thing in Hyderabad even 5 years ago. Last month it was Ganesh immersion. Non stop pollution of our water bodies, that too with El Niño warnings. Have we totally lost it?
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What is this special campaign? This has to be a daily routine and not done on some occasions to be shared on social media.
Special Campaign 6.0 | Hyderabad Division | South Central Railway Clean Train • Beautiful Station • Our Responsibility #SpecialCampaign6 #IRSpecialCampaign6_0 #SwachhBharat2026 #SwachhRail @PMOIndia @DARPG_GoI @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw
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And Koi & Co has taken over the sidewalk in front of their premises as their private property. @GHMCOnline @MCMalkajgiri has no control over it.
Washing the parking area with pipe water This is at Koi & Co,.Sainikpuri. .@HMWSSBOnline .@MDHMWSSB #Savewater #ElNiño
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Burnt car remains.
A car caught fire on the RK Puram flyover. @MalkajgiriCop @MKJTRAFFIC
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A car caught fire on the RK Puram flyover. @MalkajgiriCop @MKJTRAFFIC
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Had to meet someone who was staying at Hotel Welkin, . It is located in same premises which has the Zam Zam Bakery, Hotel Ambassador & a tiffin centre. The level of filth & sewerage is unimaginable. This is the reality of the city, not those drone shots of tall buildings.
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The Uppal stadium looks so bland & lifeless. IPL does bring the stadium to life with the lighting & all those frills. Two prominent visible brands on the stands are Pan Parag & Shikhar. @BCCI the richest cricket board, should bring some better brands & add some glitz.
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Looks like the media was handed a script by HYDRAA. Not a word about @savekapralake @greensainikpuri who for years, contributed personal time & financial resources in saving this lake with their weekly clean-ups with volunteers & working with Govt authorities.
𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐀 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝’𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 ₹ 𝟑𝟓 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is carrying out restoration work at Kapra Lake, aiming to revive the waterbody as a habitat for migratory birds and protect its biodiversity. Nearly 60% of the work has been completed. Farmers who own land within the lake’s boundaries have voluntarily offered 70 acres in the full tank level (FTL) area for its development. They met the HYDRAA commissioner and submitted a letter of consent, according to the HYDRAA. The lake, which once supported local communities and attracted birds, is among 14 waterbodies being developed by HYDRAA in the second phase of its lake restoration programme. The project covers a lake with an FTL area of 112.80 acres and involves an expenditure of about ₹ 35 crore. Local residents have been visiting the site to see the progress of the work. Kapra Lake supports migratory birds and biodiversity The Centre has recognised Kapra Lake as a wetland of importance to the city’s ecological balance, according to the source text. The lake provides a habitat for more than 470 migratory bird species arriving from Australia, Europe and other parts of the world. Besides storing water, the wetland supports birds, aquatic animals and vegetation. HYDRAA is therefore giving priority to protecting the lake’s natural environment and biodiversity alongside its development. The project aims to preserve the waterbody for future generations, rather than focus solely on beautification. Restoration work prioritises flood control and ecological protection HYDRAA is undertaking desilting to improve the lake’s capacity to hold water and help naturally filter pollutants and waste. The work is also intended to support groundwater recharge, reduce flooding during heavy rains and protect habitats for fish, birds, amphibians and other aquatic life. The agency is increasing the lake’s depth to store more rainwater. It is also improving the inlet and outlet systems and building a walking track around the waterbody. A strong fence is being installed around the lake to protect its boundaries and prevent future encroachments. The project aims to combine lake conservation, improved rainwater flow and public access. Once the work is complete, the lake is expected to provide a space for morning walkers, families and local residents while retaining its ecological functions. #HYDRAA #Telangana #Kapralake
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The foremost credit for all this goes to a team of women who came together to start @savekapralake. They have been relentlessly working for several years saving the lake from disappearing beneath concrete and waste, and encroachment. HYDRAA came in much later.
Kapra Lake now. This area was filled with garbage, hyacinth and was filthy. Thank you @Comm_HYDRAA
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Wow! The HC is questioning after 4 years after the project was launched Elysia was launched in 2022 and it is 2.5 km away from Moazzam Jahi Surely there must be more to this.
Telangana HC questions 35-storey Meenakshi Elysia construction project near historic Moazzam Jahi Market The drone shots of this building reshaped the skyline of Abids. Court has raised concerns over 35 floors newsmeter.in/hyderabad/telan…
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It might not be true in verbatim but yeah, something near similar has been shared by the MD @HMWSSBOnline
#FakeMessage Alert | HMWSSB Do NOT believe or forward messages claiming #Hyderabad’s #reservoirs will #dryup by the end of #November due to #ElNiño and #drought, resulting in restricted or suspended #watersupply . The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has NOT issued this message. Claims about reservoir levels and water supply in the circulating message are NOT official. #Hyderabad #HMWSSB #FakeNews #WaterSupply
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Shocking. The little kid has been murdered by the watchman of the society.
//WA forward// Child missing from Villa Orchids, Kowkoor. Any information call on this 9346755914 @MalkajgiriCop @Jawaharnagarps
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//WA forward// Child missing from Villa Orchids, Kowkoor. Any information call on this 9346755914 @MalkajgiriCop @Jawaharnagarps
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When Empire Strikes Back released at Sangeet in 1980
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This came on my timeline. Thoughts?!
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Starting tomorrow there will be an extensive check in that area on overloaded vehicles. It will get easy within a week. Everyone knows the drill. Isn't the RTA & Police sponsible for this fatal incident? If they were serious, this wouldn't have occurred in the first place.
Hyderabad, Balanagar🚨⚠️ Disturbing Visuals 🚨 Overloaded Leyland Pickup after taking U turn rolled over…metal pipes probably tied on top metal frame, fallen on white Scooter Rider. Scooter rider no more… Overloaded pickups beyond capacity reason for similar incidents more often… @DriveSmart_IN @dabir @InfraEye
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Lot of it is true. An immediate family member's daughter works at Genpact, Uppal on a third-party payroll. - Just 1 leave per month - On Sundays when she had to work from office, the toilets were apparently not cleaned. - A washroom break was immediately followed with a call.
#Hyderabad- Genpact Hafizpet what is happening?
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What happens to the massive excavation for an underpass near the Agrasen Junction?
#Hyderabad- -KBR one way permanent. The Telangana government has approved a revised plan: Package 1: Jubilee Hills Check Post–Mugdha Junction steel flyover Package 2: Mugdha Junction–Muffakham Jah College steel flyover, with a ramp to Banjara Hills Road No. 1 Proposed grade separators at TV9 Junction and NFCL Junction cancelled. MEIL will execute the revised works under existing EPC contracts.
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The crooks will still not accept a ride by the meter.
Telangana auto fares revised: ₹30 minimum, ₹14 per km The Telangana government has revised fares for auto-rickshaws operating in the state, raising the minimum fare for the first 1.6 km to ₹30. According to Government Order issued by the Transport, Roads and Buildings Department on October 2, 2026, passengers will have to pay ₹14 for every subsequent kilometre. The revised fare structure is: Minimum fare: ₹30 for the first 1.6 km Subsequent distance: ₹14 per km Detention charges: ₹0.75 per minute Luggage: ₹0.50 per package, subject to specified exemptions Maximum luggage: 100 kg Night fare: 1.5 times the normal fare between 11pm and 5am Luggage must accompany the passenger. The ₹0.50 charge will apply to every package other than a briefcase, handbag, attached case or bag measuring less than 60 cm x 40 cm for the entire journey. The government said the digital auto meter should record the minimum fare of ₹30 when engaged. After 1.60 km, it should calculate the fare at ₹1.40 for every 1/10th kilometre. The Transport Commissioner has been given three months from the date of issue of the order to reset existing digital meters according to the revised tariff. Until the meters are reset, all auto-rickshaws must display an approved tariff card showing the existing and revised fares. #Autofares #Telangana #Hyderabad #Transport
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Hello @MCMalkajgiri You did this for PR & optics. All are back. That shop selling cigarettes was left untouched because your staff was gheraoed. The before and after encroachment removal scene remains same except for one-odd name board that were put up by the roadside.
📍 Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation | Encroachment & Demolition Drives Sainikpuri X Road to Nirmal Nagar Chourastha: Footpath encroachments were removed to improve pedestrian access and public convenience. Bhavani Nagar, Mallapur | Nacharam Circle-8: Demolition work of an unauthorised structure was initiated. The enforcement actions aim to ensure clear public spaces, better accessibility and improved civic infrastructure. @TelanganaCMO @jayesh_ranjan @TelanganaCS @TelanganaCMO @IPRTelangana @HiHyderabad @ZC_Uppal @ZC_LBNagar @zc_malkajgiri @MalkajgiriCop @cdmatelangana #Malkajgiri #MMC #Sainikpuri #NirmalNagar #Mallapur #Nacharam #EncroachmentRemoval #DemolitionDrive #CivicServices #PublicSafety
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