Hyderabad : The pursuit of money at a young age, especially at the start of careers, reflects a deeper tension in society’s values and systems. Young people are often opting for high-paying paths – tech, finance, or influencer culture and it is a welcome. Others look for social media glorification. But a system that equates…
commissioner RVkarnan food safety officers inspected 57 bakeries, collecting 80 food samples for analysis at the State food laboratory in Nacharam. The inspections exposed widespread violations, including open dustbins, housefly infestations, and food handlers working without hairnets or gloves. Many bakeries lacked valid FSSAI licenses, failed to display “best before” dates, and operated in unhygienic kitchens with food-littered floors and poor drainage systems.
The appointment of R V Karnan as the commissioner offers a glimmer of hope. Many believe that stability in leadership is crucial for the GHMC to effectively address the city’s problems, such as infrastructure development, waste management, and traffic congestion. Karnan’s tenure could be an opportunity to bring consistency and focus to the corporation’s efforts.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has introduced a cutting-edge streetlight management app to streamline the maintenance and monitoring of streetlights across Hyderabad. This initiative aims to ensure well-lit public spaces and improve urban services.
Reports suggest that instead of reporting violations to section officers, the engineers allegedly demanded bribes from property owners to conceal irregularities. Taking swift action, GHMC Commissioner Ilambarithi ordered their immediate dismissal on Sunday, March 23. Officials have been directed to seize all documents, electronic gadgets, and SIM cards provided to the dismissed engineers and ensure compliance.
To ensure efficiency, the number of available slots will depend on staff availability. Additionally, the GHMC has incorporated measures to prevent redundant requests—once a specific area has been fogged, repeat requests for fogging will be restricted for a period of one week.
Previously, fines were issued manually through challan books by field-level officers, leading to arbitrary penalties and discrepancies. A portion of the collected fines often did not reach the GHMC treasury, and there was no mechanism to track how many challans were actually paid.
Given that the city has over 4.5 lakh lamp posts and electricity poles, residents are concerned that there could be a speed breaker for every two poles in the future. This may turn into a traffic hazard, benefiting automobile spare parts manufacturers due to increased wear and tear on vehicles. A businessman with an establishment in Hitec City, who commutes daily from ECIL, crosses nearly 62 speed breakers and 18 traffic signals.
