Hyderabad ranks fourth in most forgetful cities: Uber
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad ranks fourth in most forgetful cities in India. Uber released the 2024 edition of its Lost and Found Index. In which, Uber given a snapshot of the most frequently forgotten items, the most forgetful cities, as well as the days of the week.
Delhi retained its first place followed by Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune in top five places. Uber users mostly forget phones, laptop bags, clothing, keys, headphones, wallet, and sunglasses.
Hyderabad is fourth most forgetful city, says Uber study
Uber users mostly forget phones, laptop bags, clothing, keys, headphones, wallet, sunglasses.
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The report further says people are most likely to forget their belongings on Saturdays, Fridays and Sundays. Blue coloured items are most forgetful ones among all followed by red and pink.
Evenings made people most forgetful, with most items left behind around 7 PM. Top phone brands forgotten in the cabs are Apple, Samsung, and Redmi. Some even forget their important belongings like documents, passports, business papers in their journey.
Commenting on the Lost and Found Index, Nitish Bhushan, Head of Central Operations, said, “We’ve all been riders, and have had that moment where we suddenly realised we left behind a precious item or even a cherished belonging in a cab. With Uber, you have the option to attempt retrieving the lost item by simply following a few steps in the app. We understand the trust riders put in us each time they take an Uber ride. And we felt the time was opportune to provide a quick refresher course on how to retrieve lost items.”
Nov 10, Nov 9, and Nov 11 are most forgetful days in of the year. Top five unique items lost are: Ukulele instrument, coin collection, Gate value, Cornflakes, and Prasad.
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CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
