Sunkishala to Quench Hyderabad's Thirst

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Securing Hyderabad’s Water Supply

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The Sunkishala intake well project, a crucial component of the Krishna Drinking Water Supply Project, is progressing rapidly to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Greater Hyderabad until 2050. With 60 percent of the project work completed, this project estimated to cost Rs 2215 crore is expected to be completed by March 2024.

• Ensuring Water Supply: The Sunkishala intake project, located near Nagarjuna Sagar in Nalgonda district, is essential in securing an adequate drinking water supply, even during periods of insufficient monsoon rainfall for up to five years. It addresses the lack of permanent arrangements for existing KDWSP schemes and will draw water from depths below the minimum drawdown level (MDDL) of 510 feet.
  

• Project Progress: Around 60 percent of the project work has been completed. This includes the construction of the intake well, pumping station, transmission mains, and electro-mechanical works. Excavation and concrete works for the pump house and intake shaft have been finished. Intake tunnels at various depths have been completed or are under construction. Additionally, pipelines are being laid for the transmission mains and the procurement is in progress.
  

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A Unique Yoga Record

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On the occasion of International Yoga Day, over 3000 participants from across the country took in the celebrations in Hyderabad. The event is unique for all the participants taking part in the event overcame disabilities to take part in the event. This event has gained recognition from several ‘Books of Records’. Union Minister for Social Empowerment and Justice Virendra Kumar graced the event as the chief guest

• First for Yoga Day: People with disabilities became a part of the Yoga Day celebrations for the first time. Over 20,000 people participated in the event across the country. Hyderabad contributed 3000 participants. The participants included people with visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism.

• International Acclaim: An official statement from the social empowerment ministry read Mass Yoga performance by Divyangjan creates the record for the maximum number of people with physical and mental disabilities performing yoga together at an event. The record was evaluated and India entered the records for mass yoga participation in the International World Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and India Book of Records.

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Techie Invasion

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Lloyds Banking Group plans to establish a tech center in Hyderabad with 600 techies by the end of 2023, marking its largest investment in India to date. Lloyds' new £3 billion investment to set up the Hyderabad Lloyds Technology Centre is a step forward to transform its digital offerings and services to its customers.

• Tech Center Extravaganza: Lloyds Banking Group, the largest UK digital bank with 20 million active users, plans to hire 600 tech, data, and cyber security specialists by 2023 to enhance customer experience and digital capabilities. The upcoming technology center will drive innovation and end-to-end product delivery through technology, digital solutions, and data analytics. Leadership team recruitment is currently in progress alongside broader hiring initiatives.

• Investment Frenzy in Hyderabad: Lloyds Banking Group's COO, Ron van Kemenade, is excited about the India investment, leveraging tech innovation for customer needs and growth. This transformation will create opportunities in Hyderabad's talented tech ecosystem. Telangana's IT & Industries Minister, KT Rama Rao, sees it as validation for the region's emergence as a global IT/ITES destination with exceptional talent and infrastructure.

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Jaw Dropping Medical Technology

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Yashoda Hospital in Hitec City has introduced Elekta Unity MR Linac, a distinctive medical device for cancer treatment. It combines MRI for tumor detection and a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) to precisely deliver radiation to cancerous tumors in the body.

• Pulls of an Epic Spectacle: Dr. C.S. Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, attended the event. Elekta Unity MR Lincac ensures precise radiation delivery to cancerous tumors in the human body.

• Game-Changing Treatment: Linac's imaging capabilities provide valuable real-time information on tumors, treatment response, anatomical changes, and functional characteristics. This allows doctors and physicists to personalize treatment without interruptions, ensuring accurate tumor targeting and minimizing damage to healthy tissues said Dr. Pramesh.

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Dengue Season Platelet Drought

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As the dengue season approaches, the city finds itself in a platelet apocalypse, with shortages reaching catastrophic levels, foreboding an imminent chaos of platelet-less nightmares!

• Peak Dengue Season: The city's platelet shortage intensifies as the dengue season looms, amplifying the demand for platelets. Blood banks brace for an impending surge as the summer season hampers donations, intertwining with the dengue outbreak.

• Platelet Scarcity & Transfusion: Dr. KP Reddy from the Red Cross Blood Bank stressed the scarcity of single donor platelets, necessitating donor outreach during high demand, especially in the peak dengue season. Treatment approaches influence platelet demand, with some doctors opting for transfusion when the count drops below 50,000. Hospitals were noted for causing inflated demand through unnecessary transfusion prescriptions.

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Morning Chai Daily Picks

• Get Ready for an Exciting Ride!: Iconic Maruti Suzuki Jimny makes grand debut in Hyderabad as first batch delivered at NEXA Lumbini, RKS Motors.

• Experience the Monsoon Melodies: Mesmerizing magic of the legendary Padmashri Hariharan is all set to enthrall Hyderabad with his melodious voice and ghazals at the Shilpakala Vedika on June 24.

• Enchanting Musical Delights Await!: Hindustani Classical Recital Making its Way to Hyderabad! on June 23 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Hyderabad, Honoring Legend Dr. Prabha Atre.

• Amara Deepam: The City of Pearls is set to add another beautiful pearl - the Telangana Martyrs Memorial. This symbolic tribute for the people who laid down their lives for Telangana has come up on the banks of the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake.

• A Lovely Weekend Awaits You:  Transport yourself to a world of tranquility surrounded by the wondrous architecture and verdant beauty surrounding Hyderabad . Pack your bags for a rejuvenating weekend.

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