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 Brace Yourself! Monsoon's Here!

Monsoon is finally ready to grace the city! As the Indian Meteorological Department predicts, by June 26th, rains will cover Telangana, offering a glorious relief from the scorching heat. Southern Telangana, brace yourselves! Monsoon winds are charging in, treating Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Nalgonda, and Suryapet to electrifying thundershowers.

• Monsoon to Cover Telangana: Overcast skies won't bring monsoon rains yet due to weak winds. However, within a few days, Telangana will be showered with monsoon magic. By June 24th or 25th, the rain will drench the state and beyond. Delayed by about 2 weeks, the monsoon usually hits on June 10th but arrived on June 13th last year. Brace yourselves for a wet and wild ride!

• Monsoon Relief in Sight: Monsoon's here! Hyderabad is predicted to stay cloudy till June 21, with thunderstorms hitting Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, and Suryapet. Brace for a deluge by June 26th-27th, when heavy rains are expected to drench the entire state!

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A Popular Initiative

As a part of the newly launched Citizen Charter, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has established the ward office system for the redressal of citizen grievances. This system has quickly become popular with the ordinary citizen. People are thronging these ward offices in large numbers in the hope that their requests will be honored and resolved promptly.

• Receiving the Applause: Visitors to these ward offices are applauding the convergence model adopted by the GHMC and the practice of prominently displaying the Citizen Charter. The clear timeline given for the redressal of issues is gaining praise. Citizens visiting the ward offices are also appreciating the citizen-friendly approach of the staff.

• Breaking the Silos: In a clear policy shift, the GHMC has broken the compartmentalization of its various departments and brought them together under a single roof under the ward offices. People are quite happy that they can avail of multiple services. GHMC is planning to broaden its services and also deploy police personnel at the ward offices. These ward offices are being envisioned as a one-stop destination for grievance redressal.

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Manipuris Seek Refuge in City

The clashes that began with the Manipur High Court order granting ST status to the Meitei community in Manipur continue unabated. Nearly 100 people have been killed and 50,000 people have been displaced. Many of the Manipuri tribals have sought to refuge from friends and family. 50 people affected by the clashes in Manipur have sought to make Hyderabad their home.

• Lives Uprooted: This displacement due to ethnic clashes in the state of Manipur is a tragedy for many families. The survivors who have left their homes and jobs behind share their anguish. 59-year-old Lamboi Haokip has left behind the house she and her family constructed with their savings and her thoughts are still with their house in Imphal. A young man has left his state government job. The family is pushing him to pursue a job with the central government but is not keen to revisit the job with the Manipur government.

• President’s Rule: The displaced countrymen from Manipur are in shock. They feel insecure and might not ever go back. A few of them gathered together to protest at the Dharna Chowk under the banner of Hyderabad Unau Tribal Forum. They demand the Central government should impose President’s rule in Manipur to end the clashes between the communities and restore peace

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Negligence Knocks Down Historical Cistern

The 4-century-old Char Su Ka Hauz or popularly known Gulzar Houz fountain is now a thing of the past. Reconstruction work undertaken to complete traffic works saw the demolition of the 400-year-old fountain. The remnants of the iconic fountain and its lotus-shaped basin built by the Qutub Shahis remain barricaded and covered under a green cloth. Heritage activists are appalled by this gross destruction of a historical structure by the local body.

• Cistern of Four Cardinal Points: Char-Su-Ka-Hauz literally translates to ‘Cistern of the four cardinal points’. This iconic cistern was built 350 meters away from the four arch-type structures (kamaans) surrounding it. The historical structure was built as per the architectural layout drawn by Mir Momin Astarabadi, the first Prime Minister under Muhammad Quli Qutub Shahi’s reign. This cistern served as a source for the Qutub Shahi army to quench their thirst.

• Derelict Historical Site: One of the engineers of the Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA) described the dilapidated condition of the structure. The structure was overgrown with algae and debris from the fountain made into the three-tier drain. Dense traffic still remains a challenge for the restoration of the defunct fountain. This structure, post-restoration, is said to be one of the welcoming points to Charminar.

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Making Gene Therapy Treatment Affordable

On Monday, Laurus Labs Ltd, a pharmaceutical company, announced signing a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with IIT Kanpur (IITK). The agreement involves in-licensing novel gene therapy assets that utilize Adeno Associated Virus (AAV) vectors to bring them to the market.

• Laurus Bets on Gene Therapy: Hyderabad's Laurus Labs will set up a GMP facility at IITK's Techno Park as part of the MoA. They will in-license gene therapy assets, fund clinical trials, and launch these products in India and emerging markets. The products were developed by IITK's Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, with patent applications filed.

• Novel Treatments: Laurus Labs stated that the partnership would enhance its presence in the emerging cell and gene therapy (CGT) field, bringing these novel therapies to Indian patients at affordable prices. The collaboration also enables Laurus Labs to provide CDMO services to CGT companies, according to CEO Dr. Satyanarayana's efforts to make gene therapy products more accessible in India.

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Morning Chai Daily Picks

• Fragrant STP Foliage: Lush aromatherapy, everything beautiful about the greenery and scents in one place! The 'Harithotsavam' program saw the plantation of aromatic saplings near Fatehnagar STP. TNN this Monday.

• Spotify's master class rocks Hyderabad: Telugu music is shining in the spotlight as Spotify's epic Hyderabad masterclass empowers artists for growth!

• Best Monsoon Getaways: Escape the chaos! Hyderabad's monsoon magic awaits with enchanting top 9 destinations nearby.

• Await Louisiana's Famous Chicken: Now, taste the famous instant Chicken Sandwich from Louisiana’s famous fried chicken chain Popeyes in Hyderabad! The store opens on June 30 at the AMB Satyam Mall.

• Up the Chic Quotient: Get trendy and let your apparel shine with modern fashion choices and designer fabric available at the exclusive ZYLK Designer Fabric Store.

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