Hyderabad: GHMC is set to begin a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based survey and mapping of stormwater drains across the city to improve flood management and drainage planning.
The project will employ drone surveys to create high-accuracy base maps, which will then be used to digitally map the entire stormwater drainage network. This will include precise details of drain locations, sizes, connections, culverts and catch pits, all linked to geospatial coordinates.
The data will help prepare a detailed stormwater drain master plan, study water flow patterns, assess flood risks, and plan measures to reduce flooding during heavy rains. Officials said the visual maps created through the project will also be shared with local communities to raise awareness about drainage systems and encourage residents to report issues.
Raghunandan wins ‘Hero Award’
Hyderabad: Machana Raghunandan has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Hero Award’ by the international platform Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC) for his remarkable contribution to tobacco control.
The award ceremony, held virtually on Friday on the occasion of Independence Day, saw Raghunandan participate and accept the award. Unlike other recipients, who were mostly doctors from across different states of India, Raghunandan stood out as the only non-medical professional to be chosen.
Currently serving as a deputy tahsildar, Raghunandan has dedicated 22 years to the cause of tobacco control, living a simple life and working selflessly for the welfare of society. His efforts were praised by RCTC’s Dr Sonu Goel, who described him as an inspiring example.
Alongside Raghunandan, Dr. Vinay Hazare from Madhya Pradesh was also awarded. Out of 15 people selected for the Hero Award this year, Raghunandan was the only one from South India.
Sanjeeva Reddy hoists National Flag
Hyderabad: Veteran freedom fighter and Indian Nation Trade Union Congress (Intuc) national president Dr G. Sanjeeva Reddy on Friday hoisted the National Flag at several venues in Hyderabad, including the VST Workers Union Office, Azamabad, Zinda Tilismath Karkhana, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Azamabad, and the Intuc offices of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana branches.
Addressing the gatherings on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Dr Reddy recalled the sacrifices made by countless patriots during India’s freedom struggle and urged workers to uphold the values of democracy, justice, equality, and unity.
He stressed that the labour movement has always played a vital role in nation-building and called upon trade unions to remain vigilant and united to secure fair wages, decent working conditions, and dignity for all workers.
The celebrations saw enthusiastic participation from trade union leaders, including AP and Telangana state branch general secretary R.D. Chandra Shekar, Vijay Kumar Yadav, L.D. Paul, Raju, Nagesh, Srinivas Yadav, Abraham, Ramakrishna Reddy, Raj Reddy, and Uma Nagendramani. Their presence highlighted Intuc’s continuing commitment to worker solidarity and national development.
On behalf of the Intuc, Dr Reddy extended Independence Day greetings to workers, affiliated unions, and federations across the country. He reaffirmed the organisation’s pledge to fight for the rights and welfare of every worker.
Over 1,100 BEd, DElEd seats vacant
Hyderabad: More than 1,100 seats, including those under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota, remain vacant in Government District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and private Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) colleges across Telangana. The department of school education has announced that spot admissions will be conducted at the institutional level to fill these seats.
Out of 1,400 seats in Government DIETs, 1,165 have been filled, leaving 235 unoccupied. Private colleges have 2,721 seats, of which 2,141 are taken, leaving 579 under the Convenor quota. EWS vacancies add to these numbers, with 95 seats open in government institutions and 317 in private colleges.
Candidates who have qualified in TG DEECET-2025 are eligible. Seats will be allotted to candidates from the concerned category based on merit, and if the category is exhausted, they will be filled according to the issued guidelines.
College-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be available on the DEECET website from August 17. Spot admissions will begin at Government DIETs on August 19 and at private colleges on August 20. Reporting of admitted students will be completed by August 21, and the final list of candidates will be submitted to the Principal of the concerned Government DIET for uploading to the official portal. The Convenor of TG DEECET-2025 will approve the ratification list on August 25.
Free health camp for differently-abled on Aug. 18
Hyderabad: A free full-day health camp for persons with disabilities, including corrective surgeries and assistive devices, will be held on August 18 from 8 am at Somajiguda Cultural Bhavan, Raj Bhavan. The camp will provide artificial limbs, callipers, corrective procedures for deformities, general consultations, eye tests with free spectacles, lab tests and medicines.
The drive is being organised under the guidance of Governor Gishnu Dev Varma and minorities welfare minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, in partnership with Disabled Foundation Trust, Indian Red Cross Society Hyderabad branch, Agarwal Seva Dal, Badri Vishal Pannalal Pitti Trust, Mahaveer Vikalang Sahayata Samiti and Ramdev Rao Hospital Trust.
Telangana’s Disabled Corporation will mobilise beneficiaries from across the state. All services — from screening to post-operative care — will be provided on site, organisers said.
Counselling for BSc Agriculture dual degree on August 18
Hyderabad: Counselling for admission in BSc (agriculture) dual degree programme, offered jointly by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) and Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia, will be held on August 18 at the Water Technology Centre Auditorium in Rajendranagar. The session will begin at 10 am and only those who have already applied under the university’s notification are expected to attend the process.
Registrar Dr GE Ch Vidyasagar said the first phase of joint counselling for agricultural and allied degree courses under PJTSAU, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University and Sri P.V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University would run from August 19 to 23. This will take place daily from 9.30 am at the university auditorium in Rajendranagar.
DGP’s mother passes away
Hyderabad: Director General of Police Dr Jitender‘s mother, Krishna Goel, 86, passed away at a corporate hospital on Friday. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 12.30 pm at Mahaprasthanam, Jubilee Hills. Following her death, the IPS fraternity and senior officers paid condolences to the bereaved family.
