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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Expedite drainage works ahead of monsoon: GHMC chief
Hyderabad: As a part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan on Friday instructed officials to expedite drain works promptly ensuring the public experiences no inconvenience. He inspected drain works in the Santoshnagar Circle, Charminar zone. He was accompanied by Yakutpura MLA Jaffar Hussain Meraj, MLC Mirza Riaz-ul-Hasan Effendi and officers from different departments. The main purpose of the inspection was to tackle overflow issues caused by interconnected nalas and sewage lines. The officials inspected Maula Ka Chilla, Ganganagar nala and others. Proposals are being prepared to submit to the corporation. The aim is to resolve overflow issue, particularly at Rangeeli Khidki, near Rahmania Madarsa. Jaffar Hussain detailed the challenges the residents of colonies experience due to the drains. EE BL Srinivas informed the commissioner that repair to Ganganagar nala was 70 per cent completed. Karnan instructed the project officer to expedite the work as soon as possible. As the water pipeline runs parallel to both sides of the Ganganagar nala, the GHMC maintenance engineering wing, along with the Water Board officials, has been directed to collaborate on its cleaning. The necessity for building a drainage canal from Jahangir Nagar Colony to Maula Ka Chilla nala was communicated to the commissioner; engineering officials were tasked with drafting proposals. During the visit they discussed the upcoming Moharram routes and maintenance of Ashurkhaanas. Karnan souoght proposals, assuring immediate sanction of work to ensure all preparations are in place.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
HMWSSB warns citizens against fake WhatsApp messages
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a public warning on a fake WhatsApp messages being circulated from an unidentified number, falsely claiming imminent disconnection of water supply services. According to the HMWSSB, the messages are originating from mobile number-84271 56645 falsely state that water connections will be disconnected at 9:30 pm due to non-payment of the previous month's bill. These messages urge recipients to contact 9064953421 for assistance. Citizens are reportedly sent an APK file via WhatsApp, purportedly for 'further processing' a move suspected to be a potential malware scam. The Water Board clarified that no such messages have been sent by HMWSSB and labelled the communications as unauthorised and misleading. The matter has been reported to the Cyber Crimes Department, which has been requested to initiate an investigation. HMWSSB emphasised that all official communications are issued only through authorised and verified channels. Citizens are advised not to respond to such messages, contact the mentioned numbers, or download any files received through unsolicited sources. For any service-related queries, residents of Greater Hyderabad are urged to contact the official HMWSSB helpline at 155313.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hyberabad Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviews Hyderabad's monsoon readiness
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday said that the state government would take necessary steps to ensure that residents of the city do not face difficulties due to ongoing rainfall. Prabhakar held a review meeting with Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) managing director K Ashok Reddy and senior officials at the Water Board office in Khairatabad. The meeting focused on the 90-day monsoon plan and ongoing project works. Prabhakar directed officials, from directors to field staff to remain alert during the monsoon season, particularly regarding drinking water supply and sewage management. Stating that GHMC and the Board have identified 146 waterlogging points for regular monitoring, he instructed officials to prevent sewage overflow and ensure the use of residual chlorine to avoid contamination. The minister said notices had been issued to 16,000 residents to construct Rain Water Harvesting Structure (RWHS) pits. He urged those owning properties above 300 square yards within ORR limits to comply. He reviewed the Water Board's financial condition, suggesting measures to boost revenue, curb water wastage and leakages, and take action against illegal sewage connections. Fresh tenders for streetlights maintenance Hyderabad: The GHMC Standing Committee has unanimously approved the call for fresh tenders to maintain 5.42 lakh LED streetlights across the city. Until a new agency is finalised, GHMC's Zonal Commissioners will oversee maintenance, procurement and repairs. Following the expiry of its contract with M/s Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) last month, the GHMC Electrical Wing had placed two proposals before the committee: renewing the EESL contract under revised terms or inviting new tenders
Hans India
7 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Poor response to ‘Sarala Cauvery' scheme
Bengaluru: Bengaluru's ambitious 'Sarala Cauvery' scheme, launched to make Cauvery water connections more affordable, has seen poor public response with only 144 applications received so far. Introduced under the Cauvery Phase 5 project, the scheme allows residents to pay 20 per cent of the connection fee upfront and the rest in 12 monthly EMIs. However, many citizens are hesitant due to issues such as lack of occupancy certificates, high initial costs, and previous disputes with builders. Despite a target of 4 lakh connections, the initiative is struggling to gain traction. Under the Cauvery 5th phase scheme, 775 MLD of water has been brought and is being supplied to 110 villages and other areas. The amount of water supplied to the city has increased to 2,225 million litres from this scheme. The target was to provide 4 lakh water connections under the Cauvery 5th phase scheme. The water board is struggling to reach this target and the 'Sarala Cauvery' scheme was launched on May 9. However, this too is not getting the expected response from the people. Those who are unable to pay the full pro-rata fee have been given a two-month opportunity to get water connections under the 'Sarala Cauvery' scheme. They have been allowed to pay 20 per cent of the demand notice issued by the water board and the remaining 80 per cent of the fee has been paid through EMI for 12 months. This opportunity is not given to industrial and commercial buildings. So far, about 83,000 water connections have been sanctioned under the Cauvery Phase 5 scheme. Out of these, 59,273 connections have been given in 110 villages. However, only 144 applications have been submitted under the 'Sarala Cauvery' scheme. Out of these, 57 connections have been provided. Residents of the metropolis are not being provided with relevant documents including the Occupancy Certificate (OC) to get water connections. Some others are lamenting that they cannot afford the pro-rata fee. Thus, they are resorting to tanker water provided at a fixed rate by the water board itself. If you get a water connection, you have to pay a fee even if you don't use the water. Also, the water fee has also increased. They are hesitating to take advantage of the 'Sarala Cauvery' scheme because they have to spend money even to get the connection. Some apartment residents have already paid the water connection fee to the builders in the beginning. However, the builders have not paid that money to the Water Board. Therefore, the residents are hesitating to pay the money again. The water board has proposed to provide Cauvery connection to small houses and plot owners by paying a fee of Rs 1000. It is intended to provide connection to small houses with an area of 600 sq feet and less. Water board sources said that 6000-8000 such houses have been identified. The fee for residential buildings including apartments is at Rs 400 (per sq ft), non-residential, commercial buildings - Rs 600 (per sq ft) Many people have been delayed in submitting their applications due to inability to provide possession certificate and other documents. There is still time to apply under the Saral Cauvery scheme. It has been decided to provide water connection to 6000-8000 small houses for Rs 1000, said Dr Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman of the Water Board
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New project on anvil to bring 20 tmcft. Godavari water to Hyderabad: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Thursday said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy plans to develop Hyderabad into a world class city. The government has already allocated ₹10,000 crore for the city's development and that it was ready give more, if necessary, he said. Presiding over a review meeting on Old City works, along with Minister in charge of the district Ponnam Prabhakar and top civic officials here, he pointed out that the government has launched a ₹7,400-crore project to bring 20 tmcft. Godavari water to the Twin Cities in two phases. Fifteen tmcft of the water will be used to meet drinking water needs while five tmcft will be used for the Musi River Rejuvenation project. The government is also taking up 39 sewage treatment plants (STPs) at ₹3,840 crore. Sewer networks are also being improved in phases in the Old City, he said. Road widening for the proposed metro corridor between MGBS and Falaknuma is progressing briskly. About 42 new power substations are coming up in the region, and 25% of underground cable laying has been completed. The issue of overhanging cables and the construction of a 50-bed hospital in the region will be taken up soon, Mr. Vikramarka said. The Deputy CM sought the cooperation of the public in preventing fire mishaps. 'The ghastly fire accident at Gulzar House should not recur,' he said, adding that all should support the proposed action plan. MLAs, Special Chief Secretaries Vikas Raj and Navin Mittal, Finance Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Municipal Administration Secretary Illambarthi, Water Board MD Ashok Reddy and others were present, according to a press release.
