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Hans India
11-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Charminar Chosen as Symbolic Venue for 2025 Bibi ka Alam, Marking New Era of Unity
In a landmark move, Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan and the Shia Council have designated Charminar as the venue for the 2025 Bibi ka Alam procession, symbolizing Hyderabad's inclusive heritage. Celebrating both tradition and progress, this historic shift reflects modern values while honoring Qutb Shahi and Nizam-era legacies. Nawab Raunaq, recognized as the IX Nizam, aims to integrate royal traditions into democratic India, fostering unity and justice. With growing support from Nizam descendants and the Shia Civil Council, the event promises a renewed spirit of communal harmony and cultural pride for the city.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hyderabad heritage: 125-year-old Kotwal House restored; new police station buildings inaugurated
HYDERABAD: The city's iconic Kotwal House - a 125-year-old Nizam-era colonial structure in the Old City that once served as the residence of the city police commissioner - has been restored after years of neglect. The restoration of Kotwal House was taken up under Greenko Pvt Ltd's CSR initiative. Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand announced that he would rotate his presence across the city's three commissioner offices - working from Kotwal House on Fridays, Basheerbagh on Wednesdays, and the main ICCC Commissionerate on the remaining days. Inaugurating the revamped building, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged the state govt to take up restoration of another landmark Sardar Mahal which currently houses the GHMC's South Zone office. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad On the occasion, new buildings for the Kalapathar, Chatrinaka, and Shalibanda police stations were also inaugurated.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Kotwal House, which once housed Hyderabad police chief's office, restored after structural concerns
The famed Kotwal House in Hyderabad's old city, a Nizam-era colonial structure that housed the city police commissioner's office for decades, and remains one of the iconic landmarks of the city police history, has received a fresh lease of life, thanks to the conservation efforts taken up by the city police in collaboration with a CSR partner. The institution of the city police commissioner of Hyderabad was created in 1847, and the Kotwal House became the official headquarters cum residence of the police commissioner after the then Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, gifted the building for the required purpose. The location of the Kotwal House near Purani Haveli, the official residence of the Nizam, and many other prominent devdis (mansions) of the time, speaks to the importance the office held during that period. C V Anand, Police Commissioner, who helmed the project, will now have an office in the old city to oversee bandobast activities. The South Zone, which comprises the core of the old city, remains a key area for the city police. He has decided to be present at the Kotwal House on every Friday, and at the Basheerbagh commissioner's office on every Wednesday, even as his main office remains in the Integrated Command Control Centre in Banjara Hills. 'When I took charge, there was a report of the roads and buildings department proposing to dismantle the building as it was declared dangerous. I used to go every Friday and spend time in the old city and during one meeting, a part of the roof caved in. It was then that we decided to do something to save the heritage building. We estimated the cost and Mr Anil of Greenko agreed to come forward to save the heritage structure,' Anand told Mir Khan, conservator in chief of the Deccan Terrain Heritage, who oversaw the conservation project, said the building was unused for about 5 years and was taken up for restoration in May 2023. 'There were structural issues like damage in the load-bearing walls and terrace, water leaks and wall plaster deterioration, wooden doors and windows, as well as rafters in the ceiling were deteriorated due to common moisture,' he said. The team stripped off the entire lime plaster and undertook a revamp of the terrace, replacing wooden members, rafters, doors, and windows to bring the building back to its original glory. The building is a prime example of a typical Madras terrace type building, characterised by load-bearing walls, typical varandas with Roman columns, and an overlooking courtyard and gardens, similar to the Secunderabad Club and Nizam Club, for example. There are two cannons, one made of brass cast in Hyderabad's Gun Foundry and the other of iron cast and imported from Norway. Rahul V Pisharody is an Assistant Editor with the Indian Express Online and has been reporting from Telangana on various issues since 2019. Besides a focused approach to big news developments, Rahul has a keen interest in stories about Hyderabad and its inhabitants and looks out for interesting features on the city's heritage, environment, history culture etc. His articles are straightforward and simple reads in sync with the context. Rahul started his career as a journalist in 2011 with The New Indian Express and worked in different roles at the Hyderabad bureau for over 8 years. As Deputy Metro Editor, he was in charge of the Hyderabad bureau of the newspaper and coordinated with the team of district correspondents, centres and internet desk for over three years. A native of Palakkad in Kerala, Rahul has a Master's degree in Communication (Print and New Media) from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Long motorcycle rides and travel photography are among his other interests. ... Read More
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Telangana turns Miss World event into marketing spiel
Telangana has managed to turn the spotlight on its 1000-year-old heritage using the strobe lights of the Miss World beauty pageant. Instead of a single memorable event on a stage, or a leading question to 'World Peace', the 108 contestants have been taken around the different historical landmarks in the state. In the process, the contestants got to sample the culture, cuisine, and conviviality of the state. The Telangana Tourism got memorable photographs that it has splashed across the State and city. While it is still early to understand the impact, the State government has left no stone unturned in the effort. The Miss World contestants were taken to a private hospital to showcase medical tourism. They were taken to a sit-down dinner at a Nizam-era palace. They were taken to the weaving village of Pochampally. They were even shown around the Integrated Control And Command Centre which showcases the surveillance capabilities of the State. 'The real work begins now. We are working on the campaign narrative: 'Telangana Too Beautiful to Miss', which is a play on the Miss World Contest. India has been on the bucket list for visitors across the world but that has always meant some palaces in Rajasthan and Taj Mahal with Delhi as the stopover. We want to break that mindset,' says Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary Telangana, who played a behind-the-scenes role for the Miss World contest in Telangana. In an age of stagnant manufacturing sector, protectionist tariffs, the focus of Telangana on the service sector of tourism appears to be spot on. 'The Miss World contestants were taken to the sites of handicrafts production along with historic places in that region. Warangal, Laad Bazaar, and Pochampally have the Geographical Indications (GI) factor in common, GI can help in boosting tourism and also bring in a lot of rural entrepreneurship. New tourist circuits can be created to give a detour on how these crafts and products are made and also information on its tradition and culture linking places, products and people,' says Subhajit Saha, Founder, Resolute4IP, and GI practitioner. Buttressing Hyderabad and Telangana about its charms, on Saturday, well-known journalist Rajdeep Sardesai posted on X: 'Every time I visit Hyderabad, I come away with a distinct impression of it being India's truly future ready big metropolis that combines old world charm with new age energies... If I had any choice as to which city should be showcased as India's Olympic host in 2036, Hyderabad would be right on top.'
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Re-survey in 413 villages with Nizam-era land records: Minister Ponguleti
To find a permanent solution to land-related issues in the State, the government has decided to re-survey 413 villages that have outdated Nizam-era nakshas (land maps). A pilot project will be launched in five villages of these 413 using modern technology, including drone surveys and geo-referencing, said Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. In a statement here on Sunday, he added that the pilot villages selected for the project are Salar Nagar of Gandeed mandal in Mahabubnagar district, Kommanapalli (new) of Beerpur mandal in Jagtial district, Mulugumada of Yerrupalem mandal in Khammam district, Nuguru of Venkatapuram mandal in Mulugu district, and Shahid Nagar of Vatpally mandal in Sangareddy district. The re-survey aims to bring clarity to land ownership, resolve disputes and provide transparency in land records. The government plans to expand the project to the remaining villages based on the results of the pilot project. Minister Srinivas Reddy criticised the BRS government for not addressing the issue in these villages where the records were not updated since the Nizam era despite being in power for 10 years. He assured that the present government is committed to resolving land issues using modern technology. The re-survey will involve preparing geo-referenced cadastral maps and rights registration documents. The government has selected experienced companies to conduct the survey, which is expected to benefit farmers and landowners. He said that the government had chosen survey agencies — RV Associates, Marvel Geo Spatial, IIC Technologies, Neo Geo and Drogo Drone — for this re-survey project. He added that the survey would be taken up in the remaining village after completing it in these five villages.
