1,000 kg PDS Rice Seized, 2 Arrested

Hyderabad:The central zone team along with Khairatabad police arrested two persons and seized 1,000 kilograms of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice on Wednesday.

During a special drive, the police team intercepted a two-wheeler bearing registration number TS09FV3081, arrested the accused Md Azhar, 24, and seized PDS rice.

Azhar disclosed that he procured rice from PDS beneficiaries and transported it to his partner Abdul Rahman’s house in BJR Nagar in Khairatabad.

The teams seized 27 plastic bags containing 1,000 kg (10 quintals) of PDS rice. A press release issued by the DCP central zone stated that a case has been registered for further investigation.

Pvt. The closure of universities enters its 3rd day

Hyderabad: The indefinite closure of private colleges across Telangana entered its third day on Wednesday despite educational institutions being closed; Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) and students’ unions have vowed to continue the agitation until at least half of the Rs 10,000 crore fee refund dues and scholarships are released.

FATHI members, at a press conference, unveiled the posters of the ‘Telangana Teachers Consensus Meeting’ scheduled at LB Stadium on November 8, which is expected to see one lakh teachers and non-teaching staff from all 33 districts. The Federation also announced a “Maha Student Rally” on 11 November, where thousands of students were expected to march towards the Secretariat if their demands were not met.

FATHI president N. Ramesh Babu said the government’s repeated assurances have not translated into action. “Only 300 billion of the 1,200 billion announced earlier have been released. Colleges are on the verge of collapse. Staff salaries have not been paid and students cannot access their certificates,” he said. He added that the BPharmacy regular and supplementary exams scheduled by JNTU Hyderabad will be boycotted until further notice and urged the university to postpone these exams.

The federation accused the education department’s in-charge secretary, A. Devasena, of “misleading” senior officials on higher education issues and sought his transfer. He also called on the Secretary-General to include banking and financial experts rather than bureaucrats in the newly proposed council.

Meanwhile, BC Welfare Association president and MP R. Krishnayya harshly criticized the government for creating committees instead of releasing funds. “14 lakh BC, SC and ST students are directly affected. The state collects salaries of legislators immediately but keeps students waiting for years,” he said. Krishnayya demanded that the newly constituted coordination committee submit its report within one month instead of three and that the government clear all its debts by March.

Semester exams and academic programs are not continuing as nearly 1,500 vocational and degree colleges are closed across the state.

3 overloaded trucks seized in Nagole

Hyderabad:Regional Transport Authorities (RTA) officials seized three overloaded trucks during a surprise inspection in Nagole on Wednesday.

The transport official said that vehicle number AP24 The third vehicle bearing number TS12 UD 4334 was found overloaded carrying 40’mm metal while traveling from Uppal to LB Nagar.

Following the orders of joint transport commissioner C. Ramesh, a team of one MVI and two AMVIs carried out surprise checks at LB Nagar and seized three goods vehicles for violating Motor Vehicles Act rules. The official said that the ministry is taking strict action against those who violate the rules and is focusing on the safe and secure movement of traffic and vehicles.

Rowdy sheet maker killed in Jagadgirigutta

Hyderabad:A rowdy sheet seller was brutally stabbed to death in front of the public near a bus stand in Jagadgirigutta on Wednesday evening. According to Balanagar ACP P. Naresh Reddy, the deceased Roshan Singh succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The incident took place around 4 pm during a conversation between Roshan, his friend Manohar and the two accused Bal Reddy and Adil.

Police said that after a short argument between the four, another person named Muhammed arrived at the scene. He, along with Bal Reddy and Adil, allegedly stabbed Roshan multiple times and suffered serious injuries. The attack took place in full view of bystanders and videos of the attack have since spread widely on social media platforms.

“We are yet to ascertain the exact motive behind the murder but we suspect there was a dispute regarding financial transactions,” the ACP said. Roshan Singh had a history of violent crimes, including murder, rape and other serious crimes, and was listed as a rowdy sheeter at Jagadgirigutta police station.

Four special teams, including personnel from Jagadgirigutta and Balanagar police stations, were deployed to trace and arrest the accused. Police said efforts were ongoing to confirm whether more people were involved in the attack. Roshan’s body was transferred to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem. A case has been registered and further investigation is on.