Many regional calendars are being used in India apart from the Hindu calendar and the Gregorian (Western) calendar. These calendars are mainly used for religious and social purposes. The classification of these calendars is complicated, and the easiest way to…
Category: City Updates
Get to Know Carpet Area, Plinth Area and Super Built-Up Area
We generally come across these words in brochures, legal documents and other marketing materials related to residential or commercial buildings. It is always good to be aware of what these words stand for, particularly when you are planning to purchase…
PVNR Expressway
The 11.63-kms long PVNR Elevated Expressway was inaugurated on 19th October 2009. It is the longest flyover in India. This flyover provides faster and safer access to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad, which is 30 kms away from…
A.P Revenue Collections for the First Half Fall Short of Targets
The effect of recession can be clearly seen in Andhra Pradesh. Even as the economy has shown the signs of recovery, revenue collections for the first half of the year fell short of targets. Except the excise department, the only…
First GHMC elections to be held on 23 Nov’09
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was formed on 16th April 2007 by merging 12 municipalites and 8 gram panchayats with the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. The municipalities are L. B. Nagar, Gaddiannaram, Uppal Kalan, Malkajgiri, Kapra, Alwal, Qutubullapur, Kukatpally,…
AP Police Academy launches E-learning through SMS program.
The role of Police in present times has become crucial as they have to ensure law and order is maintained by remaining within the ambit of law. For this they need continuous education and professional guidance about police related subjects…
Rs.1,000/- note Counterfeit Alert
Avoid accepting Rs.1,000/- note of series 2 AQ and 8 AC More then 2.00 CR duplicate notes worth Rs.2,000 CR have already entered India. Copy of this circular from RBI is given below. Please read & share it with your…
Real Inflation Rate for Hyderabad is 13.18%
The newspapers and media are reporting that the inflation is –1.58% (for wholesale price index). The perception that is created is that prices are falling. That means as a regular person (i.e. non-VIP in the society) your day-to-day prices should…
Hyderabad ranked as 4th best city to live in India
A recent survey from Business Today ranks Hyderabad as the 4th best city to live in India, only after Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Chennai. The rankings were released in the June 28, 2009 issue of Business Today magazine. The report compares…
Hyderabad City Personal Income Tax Collections Fell for 2008-09
India’s Personal Income Tax grew by 9.9% for 2008-09. The personal income tax also includes Fringe Benefit Tax, Securities Transaction Tax and Banking Cash Transaction Tax. However, personal income tax has declined in Hyderabad and eight other metro cities…