HRDA stressed that Telangana’s healthcare delivery system depends heavily on specialists trained within the state.
Hyderabad:The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) has expressed deep concern over indications that certain private medical college groups may be influencing the legal challenge currently underway against the 85 per cent local quota, which the Telangana High Court has asked to keep on hold for this year. The association alleged that private institutions, which have historically benefited from non-local admissions through higher fee structures, NRI quota conversions and other commercial advantages, may be trying to weaken a policy framed in the public interest.
Senior HRDA representative Dr Bandari Rajkumar said postgraduate seats must be treated as public health assets, not commercial commodities. HRDA stressed that Telangana’s healthcare delivery system depends heavily on specialists trained within the state.
Local PG graduates, it noted, are far more likely to continue serving in Telangana’s government hospitals, district facilities and semi-urban areas, ensuring continuity in key specialties such as anaesthesia, general medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics, emergency medicine and critical care.
HRDA urged the state government and its legal teams to mount a strong and uncompromising defence of the 85 per cent quota in court. Dr Rajkumar said the medical fraternity expects the government to protect a reform that is essential for Telangana’s future healthcare stability. He warned that public-health-driven policies must not be overshadowed by financial pressures or private lobbying interests.
The association also announced that it will intensify its fight against the commercialisation of medical education in Telangana. HRDA said it plans to pursue all legal avenues necessary to safeguard the rights of local PG aspirants and ensure that the 85 per cent reservation policy remains intact.
Cops gather evidence against movie pirate
Hyderabad:Cybercrime technical forensic experts have collected strong technical and digital evidence against iBomma movie piracy kingpin Immadi Ravi from the seized data and by tracking his IP server.
Acting on the directions of the city police commissioner, investigators have reportedly secured a PT warrant against Ravi Immadi for further questioning.
Ravi, who is currently lodged in Chanchalguda Central Prison as an under-trial prisoner, was produced before the court following a request by the public prosecutor and the investigation officer. They sought Ravi’s second police custody for seven days for further interrogation, citing the need to question him on newly surfaced criminal angles.
After hearing the submissions, the Nampally VIII metropolitan magistrate adjourned the hearing on the custody plea to Thursday, police sources disclosed.
Panchayat poll process kicks off
Hyderabad:State Election Commission (SEC) secretary I. Rani Mukudini on Wednesday directed all district collectors and officials to take necessary measures for accepting nominations for the first phase of the panchayat elections.
The SEC held a video conference with all district collectors and senior officials to review the overall situation. The secretary instructed officials to issue election notices for Phase-I, facilitate the nomination process, and closely monitor the Model Code of Conduct and law and order across all jurisdictions.
The secretary also directed officials to review preparedness for pre-poll activities for all phases, including deployment of polling personnel and conducting training sessions for polling staff.
24-year-old mechanic dies after assault
Hyderabad:A 24-year-old mechanic who was brutally attacked with a cool drink tray by two unidentified persons at Street No. 8, Habsiguda, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
According to the Osmania University police, the victim, K. Akash Kumar, had stepped outside A-1 Pan Shop for a smoke around 12.30 pm on November 17 when two men arrived on a motorcycle and began abusing the shop owner, Md. Ibrahim.
When Akash tried to calm them down, the assailants turned on him and attacked him with a cool drink tray, inflicting multiple injuries. Akash collapsed unconscious, following which commuters alerted the police by dialling 100. He was shifted by 108 ambulance to Gandhi Hospital.
Police said Akash, a native of Bengaluru, worked as a mechanic in Habsiguda and lived in a men’s PG hostel in the area.
A murder case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify the attackers using CCTV footage. The body was handed over to his family after a postmortem at Gandhi Hospital on Wednesday evening.
Senior medicos booked for ragging at Siddipet Medical College
Hyderabad:The Siddipet police on Wednesday registered cases against several senior medical students for allegedly ragging junior students at Mittapalli Medical College, under the Siddipet Police Commissionerate.
According to the police, the senior MBBS students objected to some junior students having beards and long hair. They allegedly harassed the juniors both mentally and physically, forcing them to shave their beards and cut their long hair. Despite the juniors explaining that they were growing their hair for religious reasons and planned to offer prayers at a temple, the seniors forcibly cut it.
Angered by the incident, the parents approached the college management and filed a complaint with the police. Based on the complaint, cases have been registered against several senior students.
Director of Census reviews progress of data collection
Hyderabad:Director of Census Bharathi Hollikeri interacted with enumerators and supervisors and assessed the progress of household listing and field verification and gathered feedback on data collection on Wednesday. The director conducted a field visit to Ramachandrapuram to review the ongoing pre-test Census 2027 activities. She advised the field teams to ensure the work is completed accurately, error-free, and on time by November 30.
Deputy commissioner and in-charge officer Suresh and deputy director V. Sreekanth accompanied the director during her visit. Hollikeri said the pre-test Census plays a crucial role in refining methodologies and strengthening operational strategies for the Census 2027, ensuring comprehensive and high-quality data collection.
Techie dies by suicide over breakup
Hyderabad:A 26-year-old software engineer working with Infosys died by suicide at his residence in Singapore Township in IT Pocharam. Police said the man was reportedly distressed after a recent breakup and resorted to the extreme step.
According to the police, “The victim is identified as Kurra Pavan Kalyan Reddy from Guntur district have been living in a rented flat for the past four years while working at the Pocharam campus under the police station limits jurisdiction. The incident came to light when the victim’s roommates-Vijay and Nikhil-returned home and found him unresponsive.”
The duo immediately alerted Pavan Kalyan’s father, Kurra Srinivas Reddy, who reached Hyderabad the same day and lodged a complaint.
During preliminary inquiry, the family told police that Pavan Kalyan had been in a relationship and was reportedly upset after the woman ended the relationship recently. They stated that emotional distress may have driven him towards the grave step of ending life.
Police registered a case under Section 194 of the BNSS and shifted the body for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to the suicide.
Man rescued after attempted suicide
Hyderabad:A 32-year-old man, who attempted suicide at his house near the Narsingi Traffic Police Station on Wednesday, was rescued and shifted to hospital, police said.
The man, identified as Mohd Wajeed, who runs a repair shop, had allegedly called his wife over a video call before attempting suicide. On seeing the act, she alerted his family members, who broke open the door of his room and rescued him. He was shifted to Osmania General Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
According to Narsingi sub-inspector G. Saritha, the couple had been facing domestic issues for the past few months and was in the process of seeking a divorce through the Sharia Committee (Muslim legal mediation body). The completion of the formalities of the divorce was reportedly scheduled for two days later. “The exact reason behind the attempt is yet to be ascertained. Wajeed is now conscious but is unable to speak,” the SI said.
The couple has two children, both currently living with the wife, who has been staying with her parents. A formal FIR is yet to be registered.
