Primary Country (Mandatory)

United States

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
CNN
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
AajTak
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
MoreBack to News Headlines
Sankranti spirit engulfs Hyderabad

Sankranti spirit engulfs Hyderabad

The Hindu
Sunday, January 12, 2025 6:15 PM GMT

Sankranti spirit engulfs Hyderabad

With only one day left for Sankranti, commuters are facing long travel hours owing to massive jams on national highways and arterial roads criss-crossing the city. The festive energy was in full swing in Hyderabad on Sunday.

People flocked to sweet shops and kite stalls, and prominent transit points, including Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS), Lakdi-ka-pul, Mehdipatnam, Ameerpet and Uppal, were choc-a-block with passengers, who were seen elbowing out others to find their way to their buses. The roads connecting these locations turned deep red on Google Maps and experienced bumper-to-bumper traffic.

B. Akhil, 23, a software engineer working at Gachibowli missed the bus to his hometown Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh despite starting considerably earlier than the scheduled departure.

“Though the pickup point was only four kilometres from my place, I left 45 minutes before the bus was scheduled to depart and still failed to make it on time. I had to ask the driver to leave without me. I then took the Metro to Ameerpet and managed to get there in 30 minutes, while the bus only arrived an hour later. I finally boarded the bus at 11:45 p.m.,” Akhil shared.

Kireeti Prapulla, 23, also a software employee at Gachibowli had to take car sharing service to reach his native Rajahmundry, which cost him ₹4,000. “No other option was feasible. Buses and trains were booked out and the roads to reach them were jam-packed. We started around 10.30 p.m. and took the Outer Ring Road (ORR) instead of travelling through the city. Except for a line at the toll plaza, the ride was smooth,” Kireeti said.

Unlike the key transit points, the usually-packed city roads remained relatively empty as Sankranti holidays coincided with the weekend. “The morning was nostalgic for me and my father as it took us less than 50 minutes to cover 30 kilometres from Nacharam to Kondapur, which is usually a 1.5-hour drive. However, I spent over 20 minutes just to cover 200 metres at JBS which was filled with buses,” said K. Sushil, 27, a private employee.

“There was less traffic across the city due to several factors, including the outflux of Andhra natives due to Sankranti and the long weekend. Apart from areas around Parade Grounds due to the kite festival, we expect the traffic to be smooth,” said N. Ashok Kumar, DCP Traffic-II Hyderabad. Around 800 traffic police officials (45-50% of the total workforce) are deployed at any given time for traffic management and enforcement, he added.

Read full story on The Hindu
Share this story on:-
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running GamePlay Run 3, the ultimate space tunnel running game with 300+ challenging levels!Adv.
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing GameTraffic Jam 3D is a game where you’ll be driving through heavy traffic.Adv.
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic GamePlay the classic 1984 light gun shooter game Duck Hunt on your browser.Adv.
More Related News
Sarasvati Mahal Library in Thanjavur to undergo major restoration

Sarasvati Mahal Library in Thanjavur to undergo major restoration

BJD demands action against BJP MLA for sexist slur

BJD leader files police complaint against BJP MLA for derogatory remarks, sparking condemnation and demand for accountability.

Srisailam temple to issue online tokens for free sparsha darshan

Get free sparsha darshan tokens online for Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, Srisailam - convenient and transparent system.

Vasan accuses T.N. government of failing to curb illegal mining

Vasan accuses T.N. government of failing to curb illegal mining

Marathi row: Popular investor Sushil Kedia's office vandalised

Unidentified individuals vandalize investor's office in Mumbai, supporting Raj Thackeray after he refused to learn Marathi.

KTR accepts Revanth Reddy’s ‘challenge’ for debate on river water allocation, asks Telangana CM to decide venue in 72 hours

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accepts the challenge thrown by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy fir a debate on issues with river water share to Telangana

MLC seeks more cardiologists at Jayadeva hospital in Mysuru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical Education to take immediate action.

Telangana | Nearly 50,000 electric vehicles sold in over seven months; tax and other charges exempted

Telangana Transport Department exempts electric vehicles from taxes, sells 49,633 EVs, and permits various eco-friendly autos.

Thousands of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS workers reach joint rally venue

MNS and Shiv Sena workers unite for joint rally after 20 years, celebrating victory against Hindi language imposition.

T.N. CM Stalin condoles death of Tamil scholar Sethuraman and industrialist Mohamed Hashim

T.N. CM Stalin condoles death of Tamil scholar Sethuraman and industrialist Mohamed Hashim

Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga on July 14, says B.Y. Raghavendra

Shivamogga MP announces inauguration of cable-stayed bridge across Sharavathi backwaters, appeals for deity's name.

NIA arrests 2 key men involved in human trafficking to U.S. via 'dunki' route

NIA arrests two key men involved in human trafficking to the U.S. via 'dunki' route, officials confirm.

Muharram beyond the main procession: the pulse of faith in smaller ashoorkhanas Premium

Experience the emotional saga of Imam Hussain's martyrdom in Hyderabad's historic Shia quarter during Muharram observances.

Parking Slot | Free Parking GamePlay Parking Slot, the best online 3D car driving and parking game.Adv.
Slope Ball Run - Play OnlineSlope Game takes you on an exciting journey of a ball on special paths.Adv.
T.N. will have coalition government in 2026 if NDA comes to power: T.T.V. Dhinakaran

T.N. will have coalition government in 2026 if NDA comes to power: T.T.V. Dhinakaran

Deadly fungus threatens endangered Western Ghats tree 

Scientists warn of fungal disease threatening critically endangered Dipterocarpus bourdillonii in the Western Ghats, urging conservation efforts.

Oasis sends fans ''Supersonic'' as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff

Oasis reunites for a powerful, nostalgic tour in Cardiff, Wales, showcasing Britpop hits to ecstatic fans worldwide.

Medical services at TIMS and other Telangana govt hospitals must be offered from inauguration day: Health Minister

Telangana Health Minister ensures prompt start of medical services at new government hospitals in Hyderabad and Warangal from the day of launch

Centre asks States to crack down on manufacturers selling sub-standard helmets

Strict action urged against manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure two-wheeler rider safety in India.

BSF Eastern Command reviews operational preparedness through technology modernisation

BSF Eastern Command reviews operational preparedness, emphasizing technological modernization, cooperation with stakeholders, and effective border management strategies.

One Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Security forces kill one Maoist in ongoing anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police confirm.

T.N. trains college teachers to set question papers testing students’ analytical, problem-solving skills

T.N. trains college teachers to set question papers testing students’ analytical, problem-solving skills

Pakistan has no objection to extraditing ‘individuals of concern’ to India: Bilawal Bhutto

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari open to extraditing individuals to India, pending cooperation from New Delhi.

Elderly woman injured from electric trap set for wild boars in Kerala’s Palakkad

Woman injured by wild boar trap connected to live wire in Kerala, sparking police investigation

Liverpool teammates gather in Portugal for Diogo Jota’s funeral

Liverpool players mourn the tragic loss of teammate Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash in Spain.

India's first national cooperative university to end nepotism in sector, training vacuum: Amit Shah

Amit Shah announces TSU in Gujarat to combat nepotism, train skilled workers for cooperative sector, honoring Tribhuvandas Patel.

© 2008 - 2025 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us