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Hans India
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Hans India
How Restoring Bathukamma Kunta is Transforming Life for Hyderabad Locals
HYDRAA's work to improve their neighborhood lakes. HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath evaluated lake rejuvenation work during field visits to advance water body conservation projects in Hyderabad. The commissioner checked Bathukamma Kunta revival in Amberpet as well as Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula located in the Old City. The community recognizes HYDRAA for their work on transforming nearby lakes. The HYDRAA Commissioner highlighted the need to restore lakes for flood control purposes and to develop them into both ecological resources and recreational spaces for the city. The local people experience happiness due to Hyderabad lake restoration. Ranganath examined Bathukamma Kunta's condition and checked the engineered rainwater channels at both entry and exit points. Near the lake he observed the diversion works which separated stormwater from sewage lines. The Bathukamma festival showed their deep gratitude towards the restoration project which they described as "a breath of new life" for their area. Residents saw the return of migratory birds and waterfowl as evidence of ecological recovery and asked for a new community hall to be built near the lake. The Commissioner promised the community that their suggestion would undergo evaluation. Warning on illegal dumping along Musi River The Commissioner responded to allegations about unauthorized soil dumping along the Musi riverbed by stating that the culprits were given warnings and instructed to remove the debris within seven days. If violators do not remove the soil within the specified time frame they will face legal proceedings and formal charges. The Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula lake will be brought back to its full original size. Ranganath made an inspection trip to Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula located within the Old City. The lake which originally covered 18 acres has lost nearly half its area to encroachment and debris accumulation. The HYDRAA team continues its restoration efforts for the community lake project by removing soil buildup to retrieve the lost area and expand it to its original dimensions. Plans for public parks and walking paths HYDRAA is creating walking tracks, children's play areas and green spaces around the lakes as part of their rejuvenation efforts. According to Commissioner Ranganath the restoration project aims to protect water bodies while creating dynamic public spaces for residents.
United News of India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Kavitha is a 'BJP arrow; Madhuyashki Goud
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) Telangana Congress Campaign Committee Chairman and former MP Madhuyashki Goud launched a scathing attack on BRS MLC K. Kavitha, alleging deep-rooted corruption and political collusion with the BJP. Speaking to reporters at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday, Goud alleged that Kavitha acted like a "lady mafia don" and described her as "an arrow dropped by the BJP". He accused her of being involved in various scams, and claimed she was seeking BJP's support to escape legal action in these cases. He further alleged that Kavitha misused the Bathukamma cultural platform for political mileage and to protect illicit funds. Goud called for a probe into the functioning of her organisation, Telangana Jagruthi, claiming it was used as a front for financial dealings, including collecting money from firms like Phoenix. He also targeted Kavitha's father, BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), calling him 'the ghost of Telangana' and alleging that the KCR family amassed wealth under the guise of the Telangana movement. He questioned the source of Kavitha's personal wealth and claimed Jagruthi was never handed over to BCs, despite her vocal support for backward classes. Accusing Kavitha of working under the directions of BJP leaders Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, Goud alleged that the so-called "BRS Week" only benefited the BJP. He also claimed that KCR and his family, including Minister K T Rama Rao, held investments abroad and that KTR's foreign trips were meant to manage these assets. Referring to the Congress party's role in the formation of Telangana, Goud stated that if Sonia Gandhi had not granted statehood, KCR and his family would not have had political relevance today. He further alleged KCR's involvement in the liquor scam, claiming discussions around it took place at Pragathi Bhavan. UNI VV ARN
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kavitha asks poets to raise voice on injustices and shortcomings
Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Monday called upon the poets and literary figures to highlight shortcomings in governance, reminding that there is the nature of questioning in Telangana land itself. She participated in the 'Yuva Keratalu Kavi Sammelan' organised by Telangana Jagruti on Monday at Telangana Saraswatha Parishad in Abids on the occasion of Telangana State Formation Day. She reminded that Telangana Jagruti had worked to ensure that the cultural heritage, glory and uniqueness of Telangana will last for hundreds of years only if young children learn Bathukamma songs. Kavitha said that Telangana literature would flourish for hundreds of years with the works of young poets. She said that poets under the age of 35 participated in this gathering and recited poems. 'KCR stood like a compass and a beacon and guided the movement. Today is the day when he achieved a separate Telangana state with the struggles he waged and the sacrifices of hundreds of people,' she said, adding that poets should not bow down before any ruler. They should always point out the shortcomings in the administration. She suggested that poets and literary figures should do this work regardless of who is in the position of the ruler. 'A poet is one who fearlessly tells the truth under any circumstances. Poets and literary figures have wonderfully narrated the struggle for a separate Telangana state, the sacrifices of the martyrs, and the betrayal of this region in the undivided state,' said Kavitha.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A tale of two women politicians
In both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, two high-profile female politicians are fighting hard to cement their place in the political arena. While K. Kavitha, the daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, has grabbed headlines in Telangana thanks to a 'leaked' letter, Y.S. Sharmila, the daughter of former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has been publicly attacking her brother in A.P. Recently, a letter by Ms. Kavitha to her father was 'leaked' to the public. In the letter, which she acknowledged as genuine, Ms. Kavitha laid bare the simmering differences in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) founded by Mr. Rao. She accused her father of having been soft on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his speech at the BRS's silver jubilee plenary. She said that his two minutes of criticism of the BJP had created an impression among the cadre that the BRS may ally with the BJP. At the centre of this outburst is perhaps a question of legacy. Ms. Kavitha's brother, K.T. Rama Rao, the president of the BRS, is being touted as the next head of the party. But Ms. Kavita, a former MP who is a member of the Telangana Legislative Council, has found ways of drawing attention to her leadership abilities and to questions of social justice. She has been championing the cause of Backward Classes and women, meeting, the party cadre and touring the State extensively. Her letter prompted Mr. K.T. Rama Rao to meet his father at his farm house in Erravelli in Siddipet district and discuss the potential political fallout. Mr. Rao sought to dismiss the letter as well the possible rebellion by his daughter. However, it became clear that the BRS was worried when it sent Rajya Sabha member, Damodar Rao, to hold peace talks with Ms. Kavitha. The beleaguered party, which was defeated in the 2023 Assembly elections and drew a blank in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is afraid that any decision she takes could spell further trouble for it. Ms. Kavitha has had no role in bringing the BRS (earlier called the Telangana Rashtra Samithi) to power, though the Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural wing of the BRS that she heads, did play a key role in bringing about a cultural awakening in the State through the Bathukamma celebrations. Though Mr. Kavitha has said that she will work under her father's leadership, her charge that there are converts in the BRS has triggered yet another round of whispers. The party is said to be closely monitoring her move. In A.P., political observers have cited many reasons for former Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy's defeat in the 2024 general elections and Assembly elections, but the key factor was said to be his rivalry with his sister, who is the Pradesh Congress Committee president. Mr. Reddy never credited his sister for his historic win in the 2019 elections even though it is a well known fact that she played a key role. When Mr. Reddy was sent to jail in 2012, it was Ms. Sharmila who had held fort and led the 3,000-km-long padayatra which had paved the way for him to become the Chief Minister in 2019. However, on assuming the top post, Mr. Jagan Reddy sidelined Ms. Sharmila. She moved away from him with her mother, Y.S. Vijayamma, and announced support for the Congress in Telangana. A few months before the 2024 elections, the party appointed her as Congress chief in A.P. She immediately launched a tirade against her brother. Soon, allegations and counter allegations on property disputes were traded in the open. Ms. Sharmila said that if a Chief Minister could not hold his family together and could even deprive his own sister of what she deserved, how could he be expected to do justice to the State? These remarks reportedly dented Mr. Reddy's image. Recently, she accused Mr. Reddy of not supporting the employees of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant who have been agitating for the last four years against a 100% strategic sale. She has even accused the YSR Congress Party of being hand in glove with the Union government on this issue. She has also alleged that her brother was involved in a liquor scam and faulted his choice of words against police officers. Both Ms. Kavitha and Ms. Sharmila have been demanding their pound of flesh and it is clear that they have refused to concede any ground to their brothers in the male-dominated world of politics. sumit.b@
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Miss World beauties have whale of a time at Shilparamam
Hyderabad: Shilparamam on Thursday was transformed into a vibrant celebration of tradition and creativity as Miss World 2025 contestants explored the Village Museum and engaged in traditional arts like painting, pottery, and basket weaving. Immersed in Telangana's rural spirit, the contestants didn't just observe – they participated, getting their hands delightfully messy in age-old crafts that have empowered generations of local women. As the rhythmic beats of Bathukamma music filled the air, the contestants joined in spontaneous celebration, dancing shoulder-to-shoulder with artisans and women from Self-Help Groups. The cultural exchange wasn't just visual, it was deeply emotional. Panchayat Raj Minister Dhanasri Anasuya (Seethakka) graced the event, encouraging both the Miss World delegates and the SHG women whose stalls proudly showcased handmade goods ranging from textiles to organic products. The stalls reflected not just skill but stories of resilience, self-reliance, and collective growth. It was more than an excursion. It was an experience of how tradition meets transformation, and how women across the world, whether on global stages or in local markets, are shaping the future together. Meanwhile, the Miss World 2025 participants brought more than grace to Victoria Memorial Home as they brought joy, hope, and moments that will echo in little hearts for years to come. From lighting lamps of possibility to dancing in celebration of dreams, this High Tea was more than an event, it was a reminder that kindness is always in style. The contestants interacted with the students of the Social Welfare Residential School. 107 contestants participating in the Miss World pageant, along with the current Miss World Krystyna Pyszková interacted with the students staying in the government hostel here. They said that hard work, along with the acquisition of knowledge, will make them powerful only if they excel in education. The contestants told the students that they will achieve their goals only if they have strong dreams of reaching higher positions.
