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Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad commissionerates is divided on the matter. On one hand, the officials admitted that the collection of data by retail outlets posed a risk of data theft. However, they said action could be taken only when a theft actually happens.

Spam calls galore as personal data on sale

At a time when online frauds are increasing, data theft and unwarranted sharing of personal details are being done for...

3 May 2022 11:55 PM IST

Women busy shopping on the eve of Id-ul-Fitr in the Old City of Hyderabad. (P. Surendra/DC)

Mass gatherings likely to hit peak this Id-ul-Fitr

The last two years, Id was celebrated in a subdued manner as mass prayers at the Idgahs, eating out, and shopping were...

3 May 2022 9:06 AM IST

The villagers alleged that River Tungabhadra water was supplied to the people without proper filtration by the Rural Water Supply department. (Representational image)

Officials unfeeling as plaints of toxic water galore

Despite repeated requests, the authorities are allegedly not waking up to reality quickly enough

2 May 2022 1:15 AM IST

Srinivas Munagapati, general secretary of Om Sri Sai Nagar Colony, said that the locals have been facing hardships for over a month now. It worsened last week. We are getting water once every three days and at low pressure for just 45 minutes. Representational imageg/DC

Toxic water adds to Hyderabadâ€™s summer misery

It is said that officials are not responding to complaints of short supply of drinking water and supply of contaminated...

2 May 2022 12:57 AM IST

In addition to the 166 vehicles, 14 more are being acquired to collect bulk waste exclusively from commercial establishments such as hotels and malls. (Representational Image/ DC)

SCB Residents not happy with new garbage collection plan

The residents suggested that the authorities instead focus on regular cleaning and sweeping of roads

29 April 2022 2:42 AM IST

According to the research, a northward shift of the tropical rain belt over the eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean could result in intensified flooding in southern India, and may impact global biodiversity and food security by 2100. (Representational Image/DC)

SCB begins works to check flooding

In the last two years, many slums in the area were badly hit due to flooding, leading to power outages and huge losses...

27 April 2022 2:11 AM IST

Srinivas Munagapati, general secretary of Om Sri Sai Nagar Colony, said that the locals have been facing hardships for over a month now. It worsened last week. We are getting water once every three days and at low pressure for just 45 minutes. Representational imageg/DC

Water crisis spreads in more Hyderabad colonies

Water supply problems are happening every alternate week in many areas while the supply timings are not maintained in...

26 April 2022 10:49 AM IST

Renowned civil engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya suggested constructions of two storage reservoirs on Musi named as Osmansagar and on Esi, its tributary, as Himayatsagar. (DC Image)

TS govt shifts GO 111 onus onto water board

The government said that it had based its decision on recommendations made by the HMWS&SB in the past to construct...

22 April 2022 1:10 AM IST

The property tax rates have not been changed in SCB for the last 30 years. (DC Image)

Telangana to get land in Secunderabad cantonment

Working permission issued for the state government-'s acquisition of around 40 acres to build the alternative to the...

22 April 2022 12:00 AM IST

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has sought time to complete the technical operations to be able to suffice the demand. In effect, the board has ruled out completion of the works this summer. Representational image/DC

Water shortage leaves Secunderabad Cantonment Board dry

From receiving water once in three days earlier, the residents are now getting them once in four or five days

15 April 2022 8:52 AM IST

The town also faces a drinking water problem. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Hyderabad: Contaminated water bane in several areas

Alarm bells are ringing in Shahbazguda in Secunderabad and Gandhinagar Colony in Langar Houz where residents complained...

9 April 2022 11:30 PM IST

One person died and nearly 60 others, including children, were hospitalised on Thursday after drinking contaminated water, at Vaddera basti in Madhapur. (Photo:DC)

Man dies, 60 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water

Accusations unwarranted, we supply safest water: HMWS&SB officials

8 April 2022 11:23 PM IST