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‘Singapore’ to ‘Goat’s Nest’: Absurd polling station names from 2002 rolls leave Telangana voters baffled

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Bizarre polling station names like ‘Singapore’, ‘For Pakistan’, and ‘Slingshot’ are causing confusion in Telangana’s 2002 electoral rolls. Residents struggle to locate their names on the list, which is being used for mapping, due to these nonsensical entries. Officials admit the errors and promise to investigate, while the Election Commission states data was hosted as

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Telangana rolls out free HPV vax drive for girls

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Telangana launched its free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive on Saturday, with 14-year-old A Kavyasri being the first beneficiary. The initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls aged 14-15, offering a single dose of the Gardasil-4 vaccine. The program will be available at government hospitals and health centers for a month before expanding. 

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Breaking point: Why Hyderabad must rethink urban mobility now

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Hyderabad faces severe traffic congestion. Experts urge bold, immediate action. Strengthening public transport is key. This includes more buses and improved MMTS and Metro services. Dedicated bus lanes and increased train frequency are vital. These measures aim to prevent gridlock and ensure smooth urban mobility for the city’s growing population.  The post appeared first on

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