Archive for December 3rd, 2007
Will prices crash at Begumpet?
Monday, December 3rd, 2007When Hyderabad airport shifts to Shamshabad, would its former residence at Begumpet lose its sheen, as far as property prices go? Perhaps, yes.
Hyderabad’s underbelly
Monday, December 3rd, 2007Ever wondered where slum dwellers disappear, at times even overnight, when their shacks are razed? Well, they are bundled up and driven out and dumped into the city outskirts in places called ‘housing colonies’ for the weaker sections.
State nod to illegal buildings to hit growth
Monday, December 3rd, 2007The state government’s decision to regularise unauthorised constructions may have brought cheer to building owners but it is likely to have a devastating effect on the planned growth of the city. The surrounding municipalities will be hit hard as it will guarantee that they remain without basic amenities such as drainage and proper roads.
Govt okays statewide RTO network
Monday, December 3rd, 2007Vehicle owners in the state will soon be able to renew, change the address or pay the tax for their vehicles from anywhere in the state irrespective of at which Regional Transport Office (RTO) the vehicle has been registered.