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Hyderabad: MGIT students begins flash protest demanding holidays this summer

Hyderabad Mail Network 6 May 2024 7:13 PM

Gandipet: Students of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT) located in the outskirts of Hyderabad at Gandipet, began a flash protest on Monday demanding to declare holidays in view of the soaring temperatures this summer season.

In this summer, students rounded up the admin block from 12:30 to 1:30pm in the mid afternoon in their lunch break and tried to pressurize the management. Students of MGIT go to their campus at around 9:15 am in the morning and stay till 4:15 for almost seven hours.

While the MGIT management declared holidays for about 14 days in 2023, this year they are yet to receive any notification regarding the same. One of the III year, B Tech students on the condition of anonymity said that they have been asking for holidays from the management but there is no response from them, which forced them to sit in for a protest.

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No proper fans in classrooms

“There are no proper working fans in our classes and it is really difficult to sit in such classrooms in this kind of hot and humid weather for such longer hours. Our semester end exams were finished in the month of April and they are taking classes, which can be taken in online mode as well, however, they are insisting us to come to the classes physically. We do not even have any exams for upto two months, till July, but still the management is adamant,” said the student.

Another B Tech student said that students have coordinated among themselves via social media groups and began their protest to pressurize the management for giving holidays.

Meanwhile the student said that the management gave a cold response to them, stating that nothing is in their hands as the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University- Hyderabad(JNTUH) and other higher officials decide the academic schedule.

It is to be noted that the temperatures are only increasing in the city of Hyderabad and even in Telangana with maximum temperatures recording over 40 to 44 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department has also issued heatwave warnings for several parts

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Revanth Reddy announces Hyderabad as sole capital of Telangana

Aiswarya 2 Jun 2024

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad, one of the country’s busiest metropolitan cities, ceased to be the combined capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on June 2 (Sunday), according to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that Hyderabad will be the sole capital of Telangana from June 2 on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day.

Hyderabad became the capital city of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for 10 years following the bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Telangana was officially formed on June 2, 2014, as recalled by CM Revanth Reddy.

CM Revanth Reddy declares Hyderabad ceases to be Joint capital

Hyderabad ceased to be the common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from Sunday as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Beginning June 2, Hyderabad will be the capital city of Telangana only.… pic.twitter.com/OImpqnZMaA

— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) June 2, 2024

“On and from the appointed day (June 2), Hyderabad in the existing state of Andhra Pradesh shall be the common capital of the state of Telangana and the state of Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding ten years,” said the AP Reorganisation Act.

“After the expiration of the specified period in sub-section (1), Hyderabad will become the capital of the State of Telangana, and a new capital will be established for the State of Andhra Pradesh,” it added.

The formation of the Telangana State fulfilled a decades-long demand. Statehood was achieved on June 2, 2014, following the passage of the AP Reorganisation Bill in Parliament in February 2014.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy last month instructed officials to take over buildings like the Lake View government guest house in Hyderabad, which were given to Andhra Pradesh for a period of 10 years after June 2.

Despite ten years of separation, several issues, like asset division, remain unresolved between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The government of Telangana had planned to address matters concerning the division of the state in a cabinet meeting. However, this plan did not come to fruition as the Election Commission reportedly did not approve it due to the ongoing model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Hyderabad schools defy DEO order, continue selling uniforms onsite

Aiswarya 2 Jun 2024

HYDERABAD: The District Educational Officer (DEO) in Rohini has issued a directive prohibiting the sale of school bags and uniforms within school premises in Hyderabad. Several schools in Hyderabad, including St. Martin’s High School in Malkajgiri, Takshashila High School in Malkajgiri, and Bhashyam High School, are not complying with this rule.

The principal of St. Martin’s High School in Malkajgiri has announced the schedule for opening the school uniform counter for different classes. The counter will be open for classes 5th to 10th from June 1st to June 4th and for classes PP1 to 4th from June 5th to June 10th. The operating hours will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Martin’s High School was founded by Marri Rajashekar Reddy, the MLA of Malkajgiri and the son-in-law of Malla Reddy.

One of the parents received the below message from St. Martin High School’s administration; read it as follows: “Dear parents, It is to inform you that the school uniform counter will be open for classes 5 to 10 from June 1 to June 10, 2024. Timings: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes PP1 to 4th school uniform counter will be open from June 5th to June 10th. Timing: 10 a.m. To 1.00 p.m. Regards, Principal V. Sudhaharikishan.”

Recently, the District Education Officer Rohini instructed all Deputy Educational Officers and Deputy Inspectors of Schools in Hyderabad District to ensure that no private schools in the district, whether State/CBSE/ICSE, sell uniforms, shoes, belts, books, notebooks, or stationery for profit.

According to court orders, if any books, notebooks, or stationery are sold at school counters, they should be sold on a non-commercial, non-profit basis.

The Deputy Educational Officers are also asked to form committees at the mandal level to monitor private schools and ensure compliance with these regulations.

All Deputy Educational Officers and Deputy Inspectors of Schools in Hyderabad District are requested to take appropriate action and submit reports of their compliance.

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Task force finds live rats at Hotel New Fishland in Lakdikapul

Aiswarya 2 Jun 2024

HYDERABAD: The Task Force team discovered rat infestations at Hotel New Fishland. Team also found other health violations during inspections at Hotel New Fishland, Hotel Ashoka, Hydrate – The Bar, and China Bistro in Hyderabad’s Lakdikapul and Jubilee Hills areas.

Violations at several restaurants, team found live rats

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— forgetfulsparrow (@amnesiac_sprrow) June 2, 2024

On Saturday, the Task Force team inspected several restaurants in the Lakdikapul area. At Hotel New Fishland, they found a severe rat infestation inside the kitchen. Live rats were seen roaming over the floor and exhaust vents. The Food Business Operator (FBO) had not arranged any rat traps to address the issue. Synthetic food colors found in the kitchen were discarded on the spot. Additionally, open dustbins without proper lids were observed. The FBO lacked Medical Fitness Certificates for food handlers and pest control records. The semi-prepared food stored in the refrigerator was uncovered and unlabeled. Moreover, the FSSAI license true copy was not displayed at the premises.

At Hotel Ashoka’s kitchen, serving Moonlight Bar, the Task Force team found expired food articles, including 5 kg of Chicken Leg Boneless, Liquid Caramel Color, and 10 kg of Green Gram Dal, infested with Black Beetles. These items were discarded on the spot. They also seized 24 packets of cashews that did not comply with FSSAI labeling regulations. Cockroach infestations were noted near the red meat storage area. However, the semi-prepared food articles were properly covered and labeled. Dustbins were closed with lids, and the FBO had Medical Fitness Certificates and pest control records. The FSSAI license true copy was displayed at the premises.

Rats in New Fishland.

Food safety commissioner’s Task force team has conducted inspections in Lakdikapul area on June 1.

𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗹

* Rat infestation observed inside kitchen premises with live rats roaming over floor and exhaust… pic.twitter.com/FWZrhwuXvt

— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) June 2, 2024

Hydrate – The Bar faced similar scrutiny. The Task Force team discarded expired food articles, including 10 kg of Chilled Chicken Wings, 0.9 kg of Amul Peanut Spread, and 5 kg of Pasta/Macaroni. They seized BBQ Sauce without importer labels. Dustbins were open without proper lids. The FBO did not have Medical Fitness Certificates for food handlers. Although the semi-prepared food was covered, it was not labeled properly. The FSSAI license true copy was not displayed, but pest control records and water analysis reports for RO water used for cooking were available.

On Friday, the Task Force team inspected China Bistro in Jubilee Hills. They discarded expired food articles, such as Potato Flakes, Scamorza Cheese, Rice Flour, White Vinegar, and Pasta. The semi-prepared food stored in the refrigerator had labels beyond their “Use By” dates, which were also discarded. Mayonnaise Sweet Sauce, Premium Dry Fruits Nutmeg, Dry Dates, Makhana, Cloves, and Pancake Syrup were seized for not following FSSAI labeling regulations. Dustbins were open without proper lids, and the FBO lacked Medical Fitness Certificates and pest control records. The FSSAI license true copy was not displayed at the premises.