MiG fuel tank falls at take-off
MANY MOVIE theatres, eateries, shopping malls educational institutions attract people to the area TRANSPORT facilities to other parts of city also available from here
Two fuel tanks that fell from a Navy MiG-29K fighter jet caused a scare on Monday.
One accidentally fell on the runway at naval air station INS Dega while the aircraft was taking off. The other tank was jettisoned by the pilots while landing and it fell on the premises of the CISF Quarters in Malkapuram.
The MIG-29K has a maximum speed twice that of sound — about 2,000 kmph. No one was hurt at the CISF Quarters where the second fuel tank — of 400litre capacity — fell. Sources said that the efforts of the pilots to jettison the second tank, which was empty, to maintain the weight of the wings, into the sea were not successful and it landed in the CISF quarters.
“A minor fire broke out on the runway of INS Dega when a fuel drop tank of a MIG-29K jettisoned accidentally while the MIG was taking off on a training sortie. Prompt action by support staff resulted in quick dousing of the fire. No one has been injured and no damage has been sustained to the aircraft or the runway,” said a senior official of the Indian Navy.
Rents in Kukatpally are high due to its proximity to Hitec City and they will continue to go higher, say experts.
It has one of highest density of apartments in the city and is one of the most sought-after residential areas despite problems like congestion and water scarcity.
The rent for a single bedroom apartment is `8,000 to `12,000, and for 2BHK it is `15,000 to `20,000 excluding maintenance. The rent is higher for gated communities and apartments close to the flyover connecting Hitec City.
Some of the aspects that boost rentals here are easy access to the IT hub, seamless connectivity, less commuting time, the number of movie theatres, eateries, shopping malls and educational institutions.
The Kukatpally Housing Board (KPHB) is the oldest and largest residential and commercial colony in India and has the highest population density in Telangana.
Mr Naveen Reddy of Kukatpally said, “The flyover connectivity and proximity to the IT hub has made Kukatpally the best choice for the young IT crowd.”
Mr Ganesh Vardhan, a real estate consultant added, “Also, those studying at JNTU and other educational institutions raise the demand. Once the Metro rail’s JNTU corridor is completed, the rentals will see a further rise. Kukatpally is likely to experience an appreciation in price of 25 to 30 per cent in the near future.”
The area also has sufficient state transport facilities to other major parts of the city in addition to Hitec City and Hafeezpet MMTS stations. “Along with family accommodations, there are also a lot of PG accommodations available in Kukatpally, even girls’ and boys’ hostels are expensive. A room with food will work up to `8000 to `10,000,” said Ms K. Neha, a student.