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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
High court notice to govt over OGH bldg at Goshamahal
The Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state government and related bodies regarding a PIL challenging the proposed construction of a new Osmania General Hospital at Goshamahal Stadium. HYDERABAd: A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara on Friday ordered notices to the state govt and various govt bodies while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of the new Osmania General Hospital at the existing Goshamahal Stadium in the city. The petition was filed by Gundolu Ramu, a yoga trainer and social worker from Goshamahal. Ramu's counsel argued that in the layout, the stadium is declared as parkland and open spaces, and said any construction at such locations is contrary to the zonal regulations of master plan 2031 and the provisions of Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The PIL said constructing a new hospital at the proposed site is robbing the citizens of lung space. The petitioner said he had no objection over building of a hospital, but said the site was chosen without application of mind, and by violating the law. The bench adjourned the matter for two
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Activist files PIL in HC to restrain govt from relocating OGH to Goshamahal
Hyderabad: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Telangana High Court against the government's proposal to construct the new Osmania General Hospital in Goshamahal Grounds. The PIL has been filed by RTI activist G Ramu challenging the government's decision and the Court issued notices to the government. The PIL was filed by social activist and RTI activist G Ramu, who challenged the state government's decision to relocate the Osmania General Hospital to Goshamahal Grounds. While hearing the matter, the High Court issued a notice to the state government and directed it to file a counter affidavit. Senior advocate L Ravichander appeared before the court on behalf of the petitioner. The previous government had decided to construct the new building without disturbing the heritage of the old building. The Revanth Reddy government had proposed to construct a new Hospital in Goshamahal with a cost of Rs 2,700 crore with international standards and latest technology. The new Osmania Hospital will be constructed on 26 acres and 30 guntas of land with a built-up area of 32 lakh square feet. The present Osmania Hospital has 1,168 beds, while the new Osmania will have 2,000 beds. The new hospital will feature a 500-bed ICU. The current Osmania Hospital has 22 departments, whereas the new hospital will include eight additional departments. However, the locals have been protesting against the government's decision to relocate the hospital in the Goshamahal area. The locals formed Goshamahal Parirakshana Samithi to take up their agitation. The residents pointed out that the Goshamahal area is already choked with narrow roads and traffic woes continue to haunt them with all the major markets in and around the locality. There is a big fish market at Begum Bazar adjacent to the Police Grounds, the biggest Kirana and plastic market is also in the area, which makes the road busy all day and night. The Industrial Exhibition held every year during January and mid February also adds to the traffic chaos of the residents in the area and bringing a big hospital would further choke the locality. The government had removed two petrol bunks from the Goshamahal road and also the horse training institute of the police department.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Telangana HC directs state govt, other respondents to file counter to PIL challenging construction of new Osmania General Hospital within 2 weeks
The Telangana High Court Friday directed notices to be issued to the state government, district collector, city police commissioner and municipal authorities, among others, in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of new Osmania General Hospital (OGH) at the Goshamahal stadium in Hyderabad. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara was hearing the PIL, which claimed that the said land parcel identified for the new hospital complex is declared in the layout as parkland and open spaces. Senior Counsel L Ravichander, representing Goshamahal resident Gundolu Ramu, contended that the current law forbids construction on open parks and stadiums unless it directly supports the primary function of the space. Ravichander emphasised that the proposed new construction would lead to the felling of countless trees, disrupting the existing ecosystem and community within the vicinity. The bench asked the respondents to file their counter within two weeks for interim relief. Construction of the new OGH building was a promise made by the ruling Congress in their manifesto for the Telangana Assembly elections. The need for a new hospital in the old city arose from the fact that the current hospital has become dilapidated and insufficient to meet the needs of modern healthcare. The government plans to build a state-of-the-art facility, with a capacity of 2,000 beds, estimated at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore. The foundation stone was laid on January 31, 2025, and the government plans to open the hospital to the public in two and a half years. 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
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
RMP held for rape, murder of woman in Telangana's Nalgonda District
HYDERABAD: A rural medical practitioner (RMP) was arrested on Tuesday for the alleged rape and murder of a 37-year-old woman from his village in Nalgonda district on Tuesday. He picked her up in his car and drove to Nalgonda. "He allegedly offered her a soft drink laced with a sedative and raped her in the car. Subsequently, he injected her with a pesticide and, to dump the victim who was in a semi-conscious condition, started driving towards Devarakonda. Our team noticed the accused driving his car with headlights turned off at Gurrampode and chased him,"SI P Madhu said. At Kacharam village in Nalgonda district, the accused stopped the car and pushed the victim out of the vehicle. Meanwhile, police reached the spot and caught him red-handed. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "We shifted the victim to Devarakonda area hospital, and from to Osmania General Hospital. She succumbed on Monday," the SI said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Foreign patients visiting Hyderabad soar from 75,000 in 2014 to 1.5 lakh in 2024
The number of foreign patients visiting Hyderabad for medical care has more than doubled over the past decade, from 75,171 in 2014 to 1,55,313 in 2024, marking Telangana's rapid rise as a preferred destination for medical tourism. In 2024 alone, over 8.8 crore patients from across India also sought treatment in the State. Key advantages such as English-speaking staff, minimal waiting periods, supportive government policies and accessible medical visas have drawn patients from the U.S., U.K., Russia, Africa and the Middle East. The Telangana government is seizing the global spotlight offered by the upcoming Miss World 2025 pageant to elevate its presence on the international medical tourism map. As part of the initiative, Miss World contestants will participate in a special programme on May 16 at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, where they will be introduced to Telangana's advanced and affordable medical care. With the pageant drawing participation from over 120 countries and being broadcast to more than 150 nations, the State is poised to make a compelling case as a global healthcare hub, said a release issued by the government. Treatments that cost tens of thousands of dollars in Western nations are available in Hyderabad at a fraction of the price, heart surgeries in Hyderabad, for example, range between $5,000 to $10,000, compared to $100,000 in the U.S, the release said. The release further said that not only private hospitals but also government-run hospitals, including Osmania General Hospital (OGH) and MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre (MNJIO RCC), are equipped with advanced technologies such as robotic surgery and telemedicine, while many carry international accreditations like JCI and NABH.
