The <keyword id="541763" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="telangana-government" source="Orion">Telangana government</keyword> has cancelled the land pooling process for development of Outer Ring Road (<keyword id="6361571" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="orr" source="Orion">ORR</keyword>) in Warangal in the wake of protests by farmers. An order to this effect was issued on Monday night. This comes amid the growing protests by the farmers against the proposal to acquire land in 28 villages around Warangal city Arvind Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, municipal administration and urban development, stated that the government directed the <keyword id="3806680" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kakatiya-urban-development-authority" source="Orion">Kakatiya Urban Development Authority</keyword> (<keyword id="1956766" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="kuda" source="Orion">KUDA</keyword>) to forthwith withdraw the notification issued on April 30 seeking consent of land owners for land pooling. KUDA, which proposed to develop ORR for a stretch of 41 km, had taken up this through land pooling process and commissioned survey work covering 28 villages in three districts -- Hanmakonda, Warangal and <keyword id="171610" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="jangaon" source="Orion">Jangaon</keyword>. The farmers have been protesting against the notification. They have formed a Joint Action Committee to fight against land acquisition. Last week they staged a road blockade on the Warangal-Hyderabad highway, disrupting traffic for a few hours. The protest was supported by the Congress, Left parties and the BJP. The KUDA had proposed to acquire 21,510 acres of the land in 28 villages for the ORR. Though KUDA had announced that it has deferred the process in view of the opposition from the farmers, the JAC of farmers had vowed to continue the protest till the government scraps the move. Ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MLA from Wardhannapet Aroori Ramesh had also called on minister for municipal administration and urban development K.T. Rama Rao and discussed the issue in the wake of the protest by farmers. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="http://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/too-early-to-predict-if-monkeypox-could-become-the-next-global-pandemic-who/articleshow/91910707.cms">Too early to predict if monkeypox could become the next global pandemic: WHO</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="http://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/mobility-startup-swvl-to-fire-over-400-employees-in-order-to-enhance-efficiency/articleshow/91909855.cms">Mobility startup Swvl to fire over 400 employees in order to 'enhance efficiency'</a>

Telangana govt rolls back land pooling process after farmer protests

Hyderabad, Despite the economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, <keyword id="68884" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telangana">Telangana</keyword> is focusing on the expansion of the <keyword id="617811" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="information-technology-sector">information technology sector</keyword> to further strengthen its standing as a leading global technology destination. It is not only setting up <keyword id="763883" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-parks">IT parks</keyword> in tier-II cities but within Hyderabad, it is taking up initiatives to ensure the expansion of the sector in all corners of the city. For over two decades, the IT presence in Hyderabad was confined to Madhapur and Gachibowli clusters in the western part of the city and it is only in recent years that few companies started their operations in the east. The state government has now drawn up ambitious plans to take the IT growth to all corners of the city. Under the GRID (Growth in Dispersion) policy of the state government, as many as 11 industrial parks within Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits will soon be converted into IT parks. This week, the authorities issued detailed guidelines pertaining to the zones, incentives, and <keyword id="1088961" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="government-support">government support</keyword> for the conversion. The IT towers will come up in industrial parks at Balanagar, Kukatpally, Moula Ali, Mallapur, Patancheru, Katedan, and Sanatnagar, covering all corners of the city excluding the west. This followed the government's order to all polluting industries within the ORR to shift outside it. Non-polluting industries were also given the option to shift. Officials say the conversion of industrial parks into IT Parks will improve the elevation and the quality of living in the city. Home to 1,500 IT/ITES companies including global majors Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Apple, <keyword id="18635" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon">Amazon</keyword>, and nearly six lakh employees, Hyderabad is recognized as one of the leading Information Technology hubs globally. The new initiatives including GRID are expected to help achieve the state government's vision to increase the IT exports to $25 billion (₹1,87,000 crore) by 2025. The officials said the government embarked on dispersion as there is a resurgence of interest among the global investor's community, due to the state's investor-friendly and proactive policy measures. It is estimated that about 30% of the IT talent pool resides in the eastern part of the city and commutes to western IT Corridor on a daily basis. Similarly, a large part of the IT workforce resides in the northern parts of the city including Kompally, Bahadurpally, Bachupally, and Dundigal. This has led to overall city congestion and an increase in commuting time for IT employees. Dispersing the IT sector will not only decongest the western corridor and reduce the infrastructural burden but also makes it convenient for the IT workforce to commute to work and reduce the transportation burden on the IT companies. This is part of the objective to make Hyderabad the most preferred technology investment destination in the country and to attract niche segments that are fast emerging and evolving new verticals in technology sectors. The IT, Electronics and Communications Department has announced various incentives for units, anchors, developers, infrastructure development and institutional measures, and branding and promotional activities. The IT and ITeS units coming up in the industrial parks would be eligible for GRID benefits like an additional power subsidy of ₹2 per unit on the industrial power tariff on a reimbursement basis for a period of five years, with the total incentive for the unit not exceeding ₹5 lakh per year. According to the Government Order, the units will also get a lease rental subsidy of 30% for a period of five years with the total subsidy for the unit not exceeding Rs 10 lakh per year. The department announced concessions on land conversion for industrial lands under the Telangana State <keyword id="418609" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Industrial-Infrastructure">Industrial Infrastructure</keyword> Corporation (TSIIC) or industrial area local authorities that are converted to IT or ITES use. The developer has to utilize a minimum of 50 of the total built-up area for IT purposes. The remaining 50% can be utilized for non-IT use including commercial and residential use. In addition to converting industrial parks into IT parks, the government will also build an IT park at Kompally in the northern part of the city and another facility at Kollur or Osmannagar in the north-western part of the city. The government chose the areas for creating IT parks based on representations from various players. The eastern part of the city already has NSL IT Park, Genpact, Infosys, and others. Minister for Information Technology and Industry K. T. Rama Rao in July announced that the government permitted the conversion of five industrial parks into IT parks in east Hyderabad. In these five parks, IT firms will be set in about 25 lakh square feet which will create employment opportunities to 30,000 employees. He handed over conversion letters to the five companies. Hyderabad Distilleries and Wineries Limited's IT park will come up at IDA-Uppal over 12.40 acres. Minacto Chem will set up another park in the same area over 2.66 acres. Swamy Soaps and Oils Pvt Limited's park will also come up in IDA-Uppal over 2 acres. Gokuldas Exports Ltd's Mini Textile Park will set up an IT park in Nacharam over 8.93 acres while Bakelite Hylam Limited's facility will come up at IDA, Nacharam over 8 acres. The minister says that Hyderabad has no geographical hurdles and has the scope to develop in all the corners. Telangana clocked over Rs 1.28 lakh crore of IT exports during 2019-20, a growth of nearly 18% over the previous year. The growth rate was more than double the national average of 8.09% and more than two-and-a-half times the rest of the nation's average of 6.92%. The share of Telangana in overall IT exports from India went up from 10.61% to 11.58%. The number of jobs in the IT sector in the state went up from 5,43,033 to 5,82,126, a growth of 7.20% compared to the national average of 4.93%. This growth was registered despite the onset of the Covid-19 during the last quarter of 2019-2020. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for IT exports for the last six years is 14.46%. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/dos-and-donts-during-solar-eclipse-surya-grahan/articleshow/76436997.cms">The do’s and don’ts of a Solar Eclipse — here what you need to know to protect yourself</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/solar-eclipse-december-2020-time-date-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/79697355.cms">The total solar eclipse and its 'diamond rings' won't be visible in India on December 14</a>

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<keyword id="6354552" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="hyderabad">Hyderabad</keyword>, The Hyderabad police on Thursday imposed restrictions on <keyword id="9735" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-year-celebrations">New Year celebrations</keyword> and announced a special drive against drunken driving. Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda police commissionerates have announced closure of all <keyword id="54447" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="flyovers">flyovers</keyword> and certain roads in the interest of public safety. The government has granted permission to the Telangana Prohibition and Excise department to allow sale of liquor at retail outlets till midnight. It has also given permission for liquor to be served in bars, New Year events and in-house parties till 1 a.m. The department made it clear that this will be subject to observance of <keyword id="162487" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Standard-Operating-Procedures">Standard Operating Procedures</keyword> (SOP) for Covid-19. All the three police commissionerates have announced a slew of measures to check drunken driving and New Year revelry on the roads. "So what are your plans tonight? Will meet you at special drive on drunken driving," the Hyderabad police tweeted. <keyword id="483117" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="traffic-movement">Traffic movement</keyword> has been restricted on NTR Marg, Necklace Road and Tank Bund Road around Hussain Sagar lake. All flyovers in the city, except Begumpet flyover, will be closed on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1. Traffic will be diverted at various points to prevent gathering of revellers around the lake in the heart of the city. Buses, lorries, and heavy vehicles will not be allowed inside the city limits till 2 a.m. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar said that extensive checks will be undertaken to curb drunken driving, rash and negligent driving, over speeding, and triple riding on two-wheelers and other traffic violations. Cyberabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar appealed to people to celebrate the New Year at home with family. "We all know that we are fighting Covid-19 and during these pandemic times it is important that we first think about our safety. Let's not celebrate New Year by organising social gathering, mass gathering, musical programmes and musical events. This time let us spend the New Year with our family and near and dear ones. Stay Home-Stay Safe." Every year, the Commissioner used to celebrate New Year Eve with police personnel by cutting a cake at the Cyber Towers junction. However, the celebration will not take place this tear due to the pandemic. Voicing his concern over the growing number of accidents due to drunken driving, the Commissioner announced that an intensive drive will be conducted to check the menace. Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat also advised people to stay home safely and restrict their movements. He said New Year celebrations are restricted in resorts, parks, hotels, bars, pubs and public places. Outer Ring Road (ORR) will be closed for light motor vehicles and passenger vehicles from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. in view of the safety of road users. However, medium and heavy goods vehicles will be allowed. Bonafide passengers travelling to the Airport on light motor vehicles will be allowed on ORR subject to production of tickets. Kamineni flyover, LB Nagar flyover, Sagar Ring Road flyover, LB Nagar underpass and Chintalkunta underpass will be closed for light motor vehicles, two-wheelers and passenger vehicles from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Police have warned that stringent action will be taken against those found driving under the influence of alcohol. The violators will be booked under section 185 of the <keyword id="6377804" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="motor-vehicles-act">Motor Vehicles Act</keyword>, 1988. The offenders may face a penalty of ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months for the first offence and a penalty of ₹15,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years for a second or subsequent offence. The police also warned that their driving licenses will be seized and sent to concerned road transport officers for suspension as per section 19 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. For the first offence, the driving license will be suspended for 3 months and for second and subsequent offences, the driving license will be revoked permanently making the person ineligible to drive in India. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/new-year-celebration-guidelines-for-mumbai-delhi-bengaluru-and-other-cities/articleshow/80043683.cms">New Year celebration guidelines for Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/india-edtech-in-charts-how-the-shi[%E2%80%A6]es-of-byjus-unacademy-and-others/articleshow/80040270.cms">India’s edtech in charts – How the shift to online learning meant money, valuation and users for the likes of BYJU’S, Unacademy, and others</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/jio-announces-free-domestic-voice-calls-from-january-1/articleshow/80044256.cms">Jio announces free domestic voice calls from January 1</a>

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There was a time when Bengaluru became the start-up city as well as the hub of several multinational companies, because of the suitable conditions that this coming-of-age city offered. However, worsening traffic conditions in the city and government’s lethargic attitude towards taking any steps to improve these conditions have forced Bengaluru’s outer ring road (ORR)-based MNCs to look outside the city for their next round of expansions. 
 
Apparently, traffic has resulted in these companies facing productivity loss, estimated at hundreds of crores. Factors that are forcing companies to think of downsizing in Bengaluru also include road-safety issues, mental and physical stress and resulting health issues in their employees. 
 Three months ago, a group of heads of companies based along ORR met <keyword id="6354466" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Siddaramaiah">Siddaramaiah</keyword>, the CM of Karnataka, to find a solution to the increasing traffic; however, two meetings and three follow-up letters have not resulted in anything substantial. 
 
If these companies shift base outside Bengaluru, the city stands at a risk of losing thousands of crores in investment, not to forget the dent to its reputation as a tech and startup hub. 
 
Cities that emerge as an option for these companies include Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai, where traffic problem exists but much lesser as compared to Bengaluru. 
 
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Hyderabad, Buses of state-owned Road Transport Corporation in <keyword id="68884" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telangana">Telangana</keyword> went off road on Tuesday amid growing <keyword id="6367209" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="support">support</keyword> for farmers groups-called <keyword id="6379373" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="bharat-bandh">Bharat Bandh</keyword> that received support from all parties in the state except the BJP. With employee unions of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) backing the shutdown call, buses were confined to depots. <keyword id="3614635" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="mahatma-gandhi-bus-station">Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station</keyword> and Jubilee Bus Station, two biggest and busiest bus stations in Hyderabad, wore a deserted look. Some commuters who reached the bus stations early morning to board buses to their destinations were seen returning disappointed. Most of the cabs and auto-rickshaws also went off the roads as the unions of taxi and auto drivers backed <keyword id="10393033" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="the-bharat-bandh">the Bharat Bandh</keyword> in support of the demand by farmers' groups asking for rollback of the new farm legislations by the central government. With the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) declaring total support to the bandh, it is likely to evoke good response across the state. Opposition Congress, Left and other parties, farmers' and people's organizations and trade unions are also backing the protest. Ministers, MPs, state legislators and other public representatives will be participating in protests across the state. Chief Minister and TRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao has appealed to party cadres to make the bandh a total success. TRS has called upon its leaders to stage road blockades on highways to show solidarity with agitating farmers. Backing the struggle by farmers against the three farm laws, Rao said the laws adversely impacted their interests. It was precisely because of that the TRS opposed the Bills in Parliament, he said and stressed the need for the agitation to continue until they were repealed. Rao's son, cabinet minister and TRS working president K. T. Rama Rao will be leading the protest at Borgula on Hyderabad-Bengaluru national highway. The chief minister's daughter and member of legislative council K. Kavitha will lead rasta rook near Kamareddy. Home minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali, finance minister Harish Rao, agriculture minister Niranjan Reddy and other ministers will also lead the protests on highways. K. T. Rama Rao Mr. Rao urged owners of shops and business establishments to reopen their premises after 12 noon. He also wanted transport companies to resume their operations only in the afternoon. Dubbing the new farm legislation as 'black laws', Rama Rao called for raising a unified voice against a conspiracy to hand over the farm sector to the corporate entities and make farmers labourers at the hands of the big corporate players Leaders and workers of Congress, CPI, CPI (M), other Left parties will also stage protests. Telangana Non Gazetted Officers Union also extended support to the nationwide bandh call. Welfare Party of India, Jamaat-e-Islami, Student's Islamic Organization (SIO), Jamiatul Ulema and several other groups have also announced support to the shutdown. Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy directed police officials to take all preventive steps to maintain law and order in view of the bandh call. "It has also been instructed that none should be allowed to take law in their hand," said a statement from DGP's office. Cyberabad police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the bandh. Several protests might be held at various places, including on roads and junctions in and around the city, affecting regular movement of traffic, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) S.M. Vijay Kumar said. People going to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport are advised to take the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and plan their travel accordingly, he said. Free passage for emergency services and ambulances will be ensured on all roads. Osmania University and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad have postponed the examinations scheduled for Tuesday. The exams would be held later. BJP has opposed the bandh call. Party's state union leader appealed to farmers and citizens at large not to support what they call 'sarkari bandh'. They also appealed to people not to fall into the political trap of the opposition parties. Union minister of state for home G. Kishan Reddy said it was unfortunate that a state government has officially declared that it is supporting the bandh. He urged the farmers not to mortgage their interests by believing the TRS and other opposition parties on the propaganda unleashed against the three farm laws. 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<ul><li>Restrictions have been imposed in several major cities across India to curb New Year’s Eve celebrations.</li><li>Night curfews and Section 144 has been imposed in Delhi and Mumbai.</li><li>Hyderabad has permitted parties between 11 PM on December 31 and 1 AM on January 1.</li></ul>The New Year Eve celebrations will have to be low-key this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions being imposed across the country to control the spread of the virus. Various state governments have come up with guidelines for the New Year’s Eve which are aimed at controlling crowds at busy locations in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19, especially with a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/india-detects-14-new-cases-of-uk-covid-19-strain-putting-the-tally-at-20/articleshow/80020163.cms">new variant on the loose. </a> Here’s a quick look at the guidelines for some of the major cities in India: Delhi The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has imposed a night curfew in the national capital from 11 PM of December 31 till 6 AM on January 1. This means that no more than five people can gather in public. New Year celebrations and gatherings will not be permitted at public places. To prevent private events, the Delhi Police has warned the people not to hold any parties or root-top celebrations during the designated curfew timings. "To ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve (31 December), exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed 9 pm onwards. Entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train. Please plan your journey accordingly," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC/status/1344230052083367937">tweeted</a>. Mumbai In Mumbai, night curfew will be imposed from 11 PM on December 31 to 6 AM on January 1. This means that gatherings will not be allowed in restaurants, bars, beaches, rooftops and pubs once the curfew begins. While there will be no restrictions on visiting friends and family, a maximum of four persons will be allowed to travel in a vehicle. The Mumbai Police has said that it will conduct blood tests instead of breathalyser tests to ward against drinking and driving. Bengaluru The Bengaluru city police in its guidelines has stated that gatherings of more than four people will not be allowed in public areas. The prohibitory orders in the city will start from 12 noon on December 31 and end at 6 AM on January 1. Apartments and societies have also been instructed to not organise New Year celebrations. Restaurants will be allowed to operate but customers will be allowed only with advance booking. Chennai The Chennai Police has instructed resorts located along the Old Mahabalipuram Road and Chennai's East Coast Road to not organise parties. Guests who are presently staying at these resorts will be allowed to take these routes till 10 PM on December 31 after providing a valid ID proof. No parties will be allowed at beaches, restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars. Hyderabad The Cyberabad Police have instructed that New Year celebrations should be held between 8 PM on December 31 to 1 AM on January 1. The Outer Ring Road (ORR) will be open only to airport passengers from 10 PM on December 31 to 5 AM on January 1. The police have also instructed hotels, resorts, pubs and bars to not organise any party without the prior permission of the police. Jaipur The Rajasthan government has imposed night curfew in all cities with a population of more than 10 million. The restrictions will be in place from 8 PM on December 31 till 6 AM on January 1. Kolkata The West Bengal government has decided to hold public events across the state and the theme will be based on the ongoing anti-agri law protests and anti-CAA protests. Odisha The state government has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/odisha-night-curfew-from-10pm-to-5am-on-new-years-eve/articleshow/80043164.cms">imposed</a> night curfew from 10 PM on December 31 to 5 AM on January 1. Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner Sudhanshu Sarangi said that all hotels and shops will remain closed during the night curfew. "The government of Odisha is imposing a night curfew from 10 PM tonight to 5 AM tomorrow morning across the state. The general public is requested to cooperate. All essential services and movements are allowed to continue during the curfew hours," Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Kumar Jena tweeted on Thursday. 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