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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Foundation stone for new bus station in Khammam
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday laid a foundation stone for a new Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus station in Madhira. The bus station will be built at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore. Spread over two acres and 24 guntas, the new facility is set to have 10 platforms, passenger amenities, including waiting halls, and toilets. Efforts will be made to boost multi-modal connectivity with the bus station scheduled to be linked to the railway station. Several new TGSRTC buses was flagged off one the. Both ministers briefly travelled in one of them . The existing station has been functioning for more than 35 years. This necessitated an upgraded bus station. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Prabhakar said the Congress-led government was committed to strengthening public transport. He underscored that that shortly after assuming office, the Telangana government launched the Mahalakshmi scheme. He picked holes in the previous government's attitude towards the TGSRTC and stated that they had not acquired new buses or made recruitments more 10 years. He also alleged mismanagement of employee funds had left the corporation financially unstable. The Khammam district (undivided) has by seven TG SRTC depots. These are in Khammam, Madhira, Sathupalli, Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem, Manuguru, and Yellandu. These operate a combined fleet of 548 buses daily, that include Lahari, Rajadhani, Super Luxury, Deluxe, Mahalakshmi Express, and Pallevelugu services. Apart from these, there are some private hire buses. Together, these buses cover over 2.62 lakh kilometres each day and ferry around 2.1 lakh passengers. Madhira depot was established in 1987, and currently runs 70 buses with 218 staff. Around 29,430 kilometres are covered daily from this depot catering to the travel needs of over 20,000 passengers.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Man with over 30 cases among three arrested for chain snatching
Three habitual offenders involved in the theft of a gold chain from a public bus passenger were arrested by the Tolichowki police on Monday (June 16). The arrested individuals were identified as Bandari Keshav alias Chinna, Kamble Shyam Sunder alias Sreenu, and Upade Suraj, all residents of Mangar Basti in Asif Nagar. Two other suspects, Vamshi and Vamshi Vardhan from Seetharam Bagh, remain at large. The arrest follows a complaint by Ganipineni Babu citing that his gold chain, weighing approximately 1.4 tolas and valued at ₹1.5 lakh, was stolen while travelling on a TGSRTC bus on June 14. Of the three arrested, both Keshav and Sunder have long-standing criminal histories. Keshav is wanted in at least seven theft and dacoity cases across Hyderabad and Narayanpet, including cases registered in Narayanaguda, Malakpet, Langer Houz, Banjara Hills, Ghatkesar, and Habeeb Nagar. Shyam Sunder also has a prolific criminal record with over 30 previous cases registered against him, including multiple charges under the Prevention of Dangerous Activities (PD Act). His past offences span a decade .
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
V Saritha becomes TGSRTC's first woman driver
HYDERABAD: In a landmark step for women's empowerment, 39-year-old V Saritha from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district has become the first woman driver for the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). Appointed through JBM Group, she now drives an electric bus on the Hyderabad–Miryalaguda route. Hailing from Seethya tanda in Sansthan Narayanpur mandal, Saritha's journey has been one of resilience. In 2004, driven by the need to support her ageing parents, four sisters and a brother, she began driving an auto-rickshaw. 'I drove an auto for over six years to care for my parents,' she told TNIE. Determined to upgrade her skills, Saritha obtained a heavy vehicle licence and, with help from the Azad Foundation, moved to New Delhi. There, she learned Hindi and mastered the city's roads while working as a cab driver. In 2015, she became the first woman selected as a driver for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) from a batch of 15 women. She drove 120–160 km daily and worked with the DTC for nearly a decade. In May 2025, she returned to Telangana to care for her ailing parents. 'Though I was working in Delhi, my heart was always at home,' she said. Saritha had first appealed for a job with TGSRTC in 2017, when she met then transport minister P Mahender Reddy. Encouraged by his support, she continued working in Delhi while awaiting an opportunity.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
She started driving an auto at 18, now she's Telangana RTC's first woman bus driver
Telangana's Road Transport Corporation has got its first woman driver, albeit on a contract basis. En route to Miryalaguda in Nalgonda district from Hyderabad, V Saritha, the first woman to drive a bus for the TGSRTC, told The Indian Express, 'I did not become a driver out of passion for driving. I became a driver because I wanted to provide for my family.' Saritha, 38, is a tribal woman whose family of three is dependent on her. 'I first started out as an auto driver on the Narayanpur-Chotuppal route in 2004,' she said. She was just 18 at the time. 'I am the only daughter of my parents, who were daily wage labourers. I had to leave school and take up a job because they could not make ends meet,' she said. She has studied up to class 10. Her younger brother was not born when she started working. Saritha then met someone from an NGO in Delhi. 'I was told that in Delhi, I would get a driving job from which I would not be removed. She said it would be permanent,' Saritha recalled. She moved to Delhi in 2011 and started driving an auto in the national capital. Wanting to improve her standard of living, she then got a heavy vehicle licence. 'I realised that there is more money in driving heavy vehicles and decided to take a heavy vehicle licence,' she said. By 2015, she was driving as a contract bus driver in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). 'I did not get a permanent job, but used to earn about Rs 30,000 per month. But Delhi is an expensive city,' she said. She spent most of her earnings on accommodation and food. 'I also had to send money home. I managed to save very little — next to nothing,' she said. She worked for 10 years in Delhi. 'I kept going, driving through the busy streets of the capital. The government was supportive, though they did not give me a permanent job,' she said. 'I will have to try to become permanent all over again. Besides, I wanted to be close to my parents who live in Hyderabad,' Saritha said on her decision to move back to her home state. It has been only two months since she moved to Hyderabad and she has already landed a job. JBM Electric Vehicles, which runs 500 buses in a contract with TGSRTC, employed her. 'The government has been very proactive in trying to accommodate me. The government decided to offer me a contract job first. They will surely consider me for a permanent post once I get used to the Telangana roads,' Saritha said. When contacted, TGSRTC officials said no decision had yet been taken on when the fleet would be able to accommodate Saritha on a permanent basis. 'My mom cannot walk because she suffered a fracture to her hip two years ago. I want to be with her and take care of her. I hope I get a permanent job soon,' Saritha said.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Massive turnout at fish prasadam event sparks fear of COVID-19 spread
Even as COVID-19 cases climb across India, faith drew over one lakh people to Hyderabad's Nampally exhibition grounds from June 7 to 9 for the annual fish prasadam event, a ritual believed to provide relief from asthma and respiratory ailments. The Bathini Goud family, custodians of this practice, organised the programme and administered live murrel fish laced with a secret herbal paste to eager attendees, undeterred by the rising infection count. India's active COVID-19 caseload crossed 6,800 as of Tuesday (June 10, 2025). Gujarat alone reported 1,109 new cases in a single day, while Kerala topped the chart with over 2,000 active infections. Neighbouring States Maharashtra (613), Karnataka (559) and Andhra Pradesh (86) also saw worrying upticks, prompting fears of a super-spreader event. On the ground, this reporter saw a stark mismatch between precaution and participation. Mask vendors dotted the venue's periphery, but few takers were seen. Fewer still wore them. Well-organised queues offered little solace as social distancing collapsed in sheds and food lines, where neither volunteers nor recipients observed basic safety protocols. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) deployed 142 buses to transport devotees, while organisers prepared 1.5 lakh fish fingerlings. 'However, only 60,000 fish were administered, a figure consistent with last year's turnout,' said T. Srinivas, deputy director of Fisheries (Inland), Telangana Fisheries Department. Authorities also set up medical camps to handle emergencies. On June 7, six teams, each with a doctor and four staff, were stationed, scaling up to 15 teams having 75 personnel the next day. By June 9, six teams remained. Over three days, 1,248 people received treatment for discomfort, with 11 referred to Osmania General Hospital, all of whom have since recovered, said Hyderabad District Medical and Health Officer J. Venkat. The health official said that while there is no direct evidence yet linking the event to a spike in COVID-19 cases, its sheer scale and timing are concerning. 'The incubation period means any transmission from June 7 to 9 may only now reflect in case numbers later. Telangana, already managing rising infections, could face further strain if cases emerge from the event,' he explained.
