Balkampet residents demand urgent road repairs amid safety concerns

Hyderabad: Telangana police are gearing up for Operation Muskaan X, a month-long initiative to trace and rescue the missing children and reunite them with their families. The initiative will be conducted under the aegis of Telangana police women safety wing – nodal agency for the implementation.

Operation Muskan is being conducted by the Telangana State Police Department in coordination with other concerned departments every year from July 1 to July 31 to find missing children, child labourers,bonded labourers, begging and trafficked children, and rescue them.

On Saturday, Telangana Women Security Department as nodal agency conducted a convergence meeting under the leadership of Additional Director General of Police, Women Safety Wing, Shikha Goel to bring coordination among all stakeholders.

Emphasizing the points discussed during the meeting, Ande Venkateswarlu, Telangana state coordinator of Bachpan Bachao Andolan(BBA) told Hyderabad Mail,“During the meeting we discussed post-rescue procedures for children after a child is rescued. Earlier after booking cases there was lack of adequate legal action against offenders. Each and every stakeholder have designated responsibilities to be followed. For instance the labour department tasked with filing an Inspector report following a rescue. If any school drop is identified, the education department must ensure the school dropout resume his education. The health department is tasked to conduct a medical examination to determine the age and assess the health condition of the rescued child. The women and child welfare department plays a crucial role in identifying suitable child homes in each district for the rehabilitation of rescued children”.

Last year Cyberabad saw highest rescues

Last year in the “Operation Muskan – IX” which was conducted in Telangana state under the supervision of the Women Safety Wing rescued 2617 children including 2354 boys and 263 girls.

Police teams would be formed under the coordination of Women Development and Child Welfare Department, Labour, Health, Child Welfare Department. Committees (CWC), District Child Protection Units, concerned District NGOs to participate in this operation. Further the teams were trained on Standard Operating Procedures, Laws by the Women Security Department. (J.J Act 2015, Child/Bonded Labor Act etc.,) i.e. use of Telangana Police Technology Apps, DARPAN and facial recognition features in Track Child portals.

HYDERABAD/JUBILEE HILLS: Comedian, Podcaster Daniel Fernandes’ show in Jubilee Hills on June 29 was canceled after video threats from BJP MLA T. Raja Singh. The MLA alleged Fernandes made offensive remarks against the Jain community. Singh warned that his party workers would harm Fernandes if he performed in Hyderabad.

Daniel Fernandes was touring with his new stand-up special, “Do You Know Who I Am?”. His show was scheduled to perform at Heart Cup Coffee in Jubilee Hills at 4 PM on June 29. However, a video by Fernandes mocking the Jain community went viral after Bakrid, leading to online backlash and controversy.

BJP MLA issues threats

In response, BJP MLA T. Raja Singh posted a video on social media warning Fernandes to cancel his show. Singh stated, “On Bakrid, a comedian named Daniel Fernandes cracked bad jokes and mocked the Jain community. It is better you cancel the show or else our karyakartas will come there and thrash you.”

Singh also referenced past tensions when comedian Munawar Farooqui was scheduled to perform in Hyderabad in 2022. “You remember when Munawar came to perform, right? If this situation goes out of hand, the police will be held responsible,” Singh warned.

Safety concerns prompt action

Following these threats from Raja Singh, Fernandes posted a video statement on his Instagram on June 29, announcing the show’s cancellation. “Nobody is ready to guarantee the safety of my audience, my crew, and myself. I do not want to put anyone in harm’s way because of something I said,” Fernandes stated. He also mentioned that the video offending the Jain community had been taken down but that threats continued.

 

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Fernandes issued an apology to the Jain community, emphasizing that his intention was never to offend anyone. “It is okay to disagree with an artist’s work but to say that I will inflict violence upon an artist because I do not like their work isn’t the answer,” Fernandes said.

In the apology, Fernandes expressed regret for hurting the Jain community. “There was no intention of maligning anybody here. I can see that you are upset. I can see that you are angry. It genuinely makes me sad,” he said. He stressed that comedy should unite people and not create division.

Earlier in 2022, MLA Raja Singh had similarly threatened Munawar Farooqui, leading to the cancellation of his show in Hyderabad. Farooqui was accused of hurting Hindu sentiments, and his show scheduled in January 2022 was called off following Singh’s threats. Farooqui later performed in Hyderabad after intervention from the then IT Minister K. T. Rama Rao.

Daniel Fernandes’ controversial comments in his stand-up routine targeting the Jain community for rescuing goats on Bakrid led to the recent backlash. The video, which joked about Jains being involved in the meat business, created tension and received significant criticism from both Jain and Muslim communities.

Fernandes clarified his stance on Instagram, stating, “As comedians, we are aware that once in a while something we say may not be received well. It’s the nature of the business.” He acknowledged receiving abusive and threatening messages following the video’s release.

Despite the backlash, Fernandes engaged in constructive conversations with Jain community members. “Offline, I have had the time to talk to my Jain friends and other members of the community who calmly explained why some of the things I said may have hurt people,” he said. He apologized to anyone from the Jain community who felt aggrieved by his jokes and assured that there would be no mention of the Jain community in his future work.

Fernandes concluded by expressing hope for forgiveness and moving on in peace. “Forgiveness is one of the many beautiful traits your community espouses so I hope that we can put this behind us and move on in peace and enlightenment,” he said.

Comedian Vs Polititian

Daniel Fernandes comic take on Jains run into controversy. #Telangana BJP MLA T Raja warns the comedian to cancel his upcoming show in #Hyderabad Banjara Hills, if not face dire consequences!

Did Daniel cross the line? pic.twitter.com/8IxrGfcRYC

— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) June 29, 2024

HYDERABAD: IRCTC tourism announces a new tour package for enthusiastic travelers, who are willing to plan a trip to Thailand from Hyderabad. The new tour package will be available from this July 25. This package offers a four-day trip, covering popular tourist spots like Bangkok and Pattaya.

Affordable Thailand tour package from Hyderabad

The “Treasures of Thailand Ex Hyderabad” tour package will operate from 25th July 2024. The announced package starts with a flight journey, starting from Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 9 PM on the first day. Travelers will first reach Pattaya and explore various tourist attractions there.

On the second day, after breakfast, tourists will visit an Indian Lunch on an island and then head to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. They will dine at an Indian restaurant and stay overnight in Pattaya.

The third day begins with a safari in Pattaya and a visit to the Marine Park. In the afternoon, tourists will travel to Bangkok. Third day ends with visiting several local attractions in Bangkok. The tour package ensures a comprehensive experience of Thailand’s vibrant culture and scenic beauty.

On the fourth and final day, tourists will explore several visiting spots in Bangkok, including various temples. By evening, they will reach Bangkok Airport at 6 PM for their return flight to Hyderabad. This concludes the tour package.

Tour package details

The IRCTC Tourism package offers different pricing options. For single sharing, the price is Rs. 57,820. Double and triple sharing options are available at Rs. 49,450 each. Special prices are also set for children aged between 5-11 years.

Travelers can visit the https://www.irctctourism.com/ to get more details about the package related information and make bookings. The website also provides information on other tour packages operated by IRCTC Tourism.

For any extra information regarding the tour package and any other queries travelers can contact 040-27702407. This new tour package by IRCTC Tourism provides an excellent opportunity for a budget-friendly trip to Thailand, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants.