Hyderabad:Food safety officers of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation inspected 18 vegetable and fruit markets across the city on Friday as part of their weekly drive.
The inspections, carried out on the instructions of the commissioner, covered Kushaiguda, Saroornagar, Vanastalipuram, Madannapet, Mir Alam mandi, Moazzamjahi Market, Monda Market, Sanathnagar, Khairatabad, Mehdipatnam, Lingampally, Patancheruvu, JNTU, Shapurnagar, Bolaram, Malkajgiri and Mettuguda markets.
During the exercise, officials interacted with 455 vendors. They explained basic hygiene practices, the need for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India registration, grading of fruits and vegetables, and the proper disposal of waste.
The drive is part of the GHMC food safety wing’s weekly inspections intended to keep check on conditions at markets across Hyderabad.
Panchayat Raj launches helpline for flood-hit
Hyderabad:The panchayat raj department has set up a helpline to address road-related problems arising from the heavy rains and flooding across Telangana. Citizens can report issues by calling 040-3517 4352, the call centre established at the office of the engineer-in-chief (panchayat raj). Officials said prompt action will be taken to restore connectivity and carry out repairs.
Ethics, fairness must anchor India’s AI: Leaders
Hyderabad:Ethics, fairness and human values must form the foundation of India’s adoption of artificial intelligence, senior policymakers and business leaders said at a round table organised by the Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation and IILM University in Hyderabad on Friday.
The event, held in memory of leadership mentor Dr. Pritam Singh, brought together voices from industry, academia and governance to discuss the ethical use of AI in education, healthcare and fintech.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, inaugurating the event, cautioned against algorithmic bias and job losses. “Frameworks must reflect Indian values of fairness, inclusivity and transparency. AI literacy and governance systems are essential across higher education and industry,” he said.
In his keynote, ASCI chairman Padmanabhaiah Kantipudi described Dr Singh as a visionary who bridged academia and public leadership. Other speakers, including former GSK India chair P. Dwarakanath, RBI’s Deepak Kumar, and Prof. Vikas Singh, stressed the need for ethics-first leadership. “Universities must shape ethical leaders, not just skilled engineers,” Prof. Singh said.
Metro extends timings for Ganesh festival
Hyderabad:The Hyderabad Metro Rail has extended the timing of its last train in view of the ongoing Ganesh festival, as thousands of devotees are expected to visit pandals across the city. From Saturday, the last train will depart at 11.45 pm from all terminal stations.
Meanwhile, on the third day of immersions, devotees thronged Tank Bund with bands, bringing idols of Lord Ganesh in cars, bikes and autorickshaws, chanting “Ganapati Bappa Morya” around the lake. Smaller idols were immersed at the Sailors Annexure and near the PVNR statue, with children enjoying the decorative lighting at the venue.
Bigger idols from pandals were brought to the immersion points with the help of cranes. Many devotees from the same pandals were seen in matching kurtas. The final day of immersions is scheduled for September 6. Till then, immersions will continue at all designated water bodies across the city.
