Hyderabad: Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) officials sealed Binge and Bash located in Madhapur, that offers a private theatre and birthday celebration space, for allegedly serving cake which was not suitable for consumption. The complainant said that the cake had insects in it.
In a video, though insects were not seen inside the cake, the refrigerator in which the cakes were stored was in a pathetic condition. In addition to this, the refrigerator in which frozen desserts were served were also unhygienic.
Naredco hosts 13th International Conference on Innovative Concrete Pavement Tech in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: The National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco) kicked off its two-day 13th international conference on concrete block pavement here on Thursday, drawing industry professionals, researchers, consultants, suppliers, and public officials. Hosted by the Pavers and Blocks Manufacturers Association (PBMA), the event focuses on knowledge exchange on concrete and segmental paving technologies.
Experts from Germany, Austria, the UK, Canada, the USA, South Africa, and Uruguay will showcase solutions, and present discussions, research papers, and real-world case studies. Key themes include long-term performance, sustainability, and applications like heavy-duty pavements, permeable urban drainage, rail infrastructure, and high-performance pavers using PCE technology, recycling, and global standards.
Naredco Telangana president K. Sreedhar Reddy said sustainable urban drainage demanded permeable pavements with joint stabilisers that maintain permeability and stability are vital even for aircraft runways balancing water infiltration and safety.
Urban heat islands pose another challenge. High Solar Reflectance Index roof tiles from precast concrete cut surface temperatures, boost energy efficiency, and align with green building and “Cool Roof” policies, Reddy added.
Railway platforms face rising public transport demands, requiring durable, slip-resistant materials. Precast flagstones via vacuum wet press technology offer superior bending strength, low water absorption, and longevity, proven in long-term studies at busy Indian stations.
Artisans stir in 2nd day, power supply hit
HYDERABAD: The indefinite strike by artisan employees of the power sector entered the second day on Thursday with reports of power disruptions at places across several districts. The artisans are demanding regularisation of their services, pay hikes and settlement of other pending issues.
Under the aegis of the Telangana Vidyut Artisan Employees JAC, the strike has reportedly seen the participation of over 90 per cent artisans rate across Genco, Transco and and the discoms, impacting operations and power supply in several districts and some parts of the city including Vengalrao Nagar and Ameerpet, said Mahender, a JAC leader.
The workers, including women, held placards and raised slogans in support of their demands at Begum Bazaar and other places in the city. The artisans demanded the implementation of APSEB service rules, a 50 per cent pay revision commission (PRC) increase, 35 per cent PRC for new artisans, and official recognition of all employees with ID cards.