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Hans India
03-05-2025
- Hans India
City residents fume with rage over garbage burning
Hyderabad: The increase in garbage burning and illegal dumping in the city is alarming. Residents are voicing their concerns about open burning in various localities, especially with rising temperatures leading to significant fire hazards. Despite the risks and recent fire incidents, the practice persists. With the rising heat, the threat of major fires looms larger, prompting residents to call on the GHMC's sanitation department to take action. They urge for regular garbage collection instead of allowing it to pile up. Although burning garbage is against the law and carries hefty fines, both citizens and sanitation workers continue to flout these regulations without fear. Residents and activists alleged that instead of picking up the garbage, the sanitation workers are burning it, resulting in immense pollution. 'In recent times, the city has witnessed back to back massive fire accidents. And both residents and GHMC workers with their lackadaisical attitude lit the fire in waste,' said Shivashankar, a resident of Ameerpet. In many incidents, the Fire department was urgently called to extinguish flames. Venkateshwarlu, a Saidabad resident, expressed concern over the irregular collection of waste by Swachh auto tippers, leading to significant garbage accumulation on the streets. With rising complaints about mosquitoes, the overwhelmed sanitation staff resort to burning the trash. Similarly, Shahid Ali from Chaderghat reported that on Thursday evening, a sanitation worker ignited a fire in the garbage beneath the Chaderghat flyover, which quickly escalated. 'We promptly notified the Fire Department to prevent a major disaster, and they arrived swiftly to bring the situation under control,' he added. Despite the Telangana State government's ban on garbage burning implemented in 2017, areas such as Nagole, Uppal, Yousufguda, Balanagar, Amberpet, Kukatpally, Malakpet, Chaderghat, Santosh Nagar, Yakutpura, Kondapur, Miyapur, Manikonda, Gachibowli, and many others across the city continue to witness this harmful practice without any noticeable improvement. Mohammed Ahmed, a social activist, emphasised that in Telangana, burning waste is considered a serious offence that can result in a hefty fine of up to Rs 25,000. Unfortunately, due to the irregular collection of garbage by municipal vehicles, the corporation's own employees have resorted to burning the waste. Additionally, he highlighted the alarming practice of openly burning trees that were recently felled by officials throughout the city. Moreover, on social media platforms, when the netizens raised the issue on X, posting about the burning of garbage, there was no response from them. 'However, on repeated complaints, the concerned GHMC officer responded with a reply that 'the fire has been doused',' one Siddiq posted on X.
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- New Indian Express
TGSTRC Conductor felicitated for returning bag with valuables worth Rs 13 lakh
HYDERABAD: In an act of honesty, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) conductor Venkateshwarlu from Achampet Depot returned a bag containing valuables worth Rs 13 lakh to a passenger who had accidentally left it behind on the bus. The bag contained 14 tolas of gold, 10 tolas of silver ornaments, Rs 14,800 in cash, the birth certificate of the passenger's child and his educational certificates. The incident occurred on April 26 while Venkateshwarlu was on duty on the Achampet-Hyderabad route. Upon reaching Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), he noticed an unattended bag on the bus. Opening it to identify its owner, the conductor found gold and silver ornaments, cash and important certificates inside. 'Acting swiftly, I informed Achampet Depot Manager Murali Durga Prasad over the phone. Following his instructions, I promptly handed over the bag to the station manager's office at MGBS, ensuring safe custody,' Venkateshwarlu recalled. On the same day, the depot manager received a call from a passenger named Anil Kumar reporting that he had left his bag behind after disembarking at Central Bus Stand (CBS) and travelling onwards to Kachiguda. He was advised to collect the bag from the station manager's office. Upon verification, the TGSRTC officials returned the bag to Anil Kumar, who thanked and expressed heartfelt gratitude to Venkateshwarlu for his display of honesty. Recognising his commitment to duty, TGSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar felicitated Venkateshwarlu during a special ceremony at the Bus Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday. Sajjanar emphasised that acts like these enhance the reputation of TGSRTC staff in the community, showcasing their willingness to go the extra mile. Executive Director Muni Sekhar, Finance Advisor Vijaya Pushpa and Achampet DM Murali Durga Prasad were also present at the ceremony.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
RTC conductor earns plaudits for returning valuables worth Rs 13L to passenger
Hyderabad: In an act of honesty, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus conductor Venkateshwarlu returned a bag containing cash, gold and silver worth Rs 13 lakh, which was lost in the bus, to the passenger. The conductor Venkateshwarlu received appreciation from TGSRTC managing director VC Sajannar for his noble gesture. Venkateshwarlu was on duty on the Achampet – Hyderabad route and upon reaching Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), he noticed that a passenger had forgotten the bag on the bus. The incident occurred on April 26. When he opened the bag, he found that it contained gold and silver ornaments, cash, and several certificates. The conductor immediately informed Achampet DM Murali Durga Prasad about this over the phone. The DM suggested that the bag be handed over to the station manager's office at MGBS. Meanwhile, a passenger named Anil Kumar called the DM and told him that he had forgotten his bag in the bus. He said that he had boarded the bus at Kandukur and alighted at CBS and gone to Kacheguda. The DM suggested that he go to the station manager's office at MGBS. TGSRTC officials examined the details and handed over the bag to the passenger Anil Kumar. It included 14 tolas of gold and 10 tolas of silver ornaments, Rs 14,800 in cash, his son's birth certificate, and his educational qualification certificates. Sajjanar commended conductor Venkateshwarlu for his integrity in fulfilling his responsibilities, as he returned a bag of jewelry valued at Rs 13 lakh to a passenger. He highlighted the growing appreciation for RTC staff that consistently goes above and beyond in their roles, earning them special recognition in the community. Executive Director Muni Shekhar, Finance Advisor Vijaya Pushpa, Achampet DM Murali Durga Prasad were also present.
