Hyderabad, April 15 -- Telangana Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday, April 15, visited iconic landmarks of the city, including the Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace, and directed swift restoration and world-class upgrades for the sites.

The minister visited Charminar and its surrounding areas with MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali and gave several suggestions, such as developing the fountain there in an attractive manner and beautifying the monument's surroundings to enhance tourist appeal.

The minister said that the government has sanctioned Rs 3.64 crore for the restoration of Machli Kaman and asked for tenders to be called soon. He also asked to speed up the renovation works of Share-e-Batil Kaman.

Later, the minister t...