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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting drought-hit farmers while focusing on the global summit. He demanded drought relief, Rythu Bharosa funds, loan waivers, paddy procurement, pending bonuses and improved irrigation and drinking water arrangements.
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The article questions the Telangana government's lack of concrete financial safeguards against the El Nino threat, contrasting it with salary deferments ordered during the Covid pandemic. It highlights the absence of assured income support for farmers asked to skip cultivation.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned why the BJP had not acted on alleged RR tax collections in Telangana despite repeated accusations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah against the Congress leadership.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said Telangana will not object to Maharashtra conducting an independent survey to assess land likely to be submerged by the proposed Tummidihatti barrage. He directed officials to share relevant information and documents without delay.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao facilitated the return of Thuppudu Lakshmi, a woman from Kodangal constituency who was stranded in Muscat after her employer allegedly seized her passport. She reunited with her family in Hyderabad and thanked him.
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BRS leaders Syed Akbar Hussain and Waheed Ahmed have objected to restrictions on public access to Razzak Manzil, saying visitors to minority institutions and the Haj House Masjid are facing difficulties. They have sought restoration of access and threatened a protest.
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BC wing leaders in the Telangana Congress have questioned the State leadership for not acting against MLAs Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and J Anirudh Reddy, who have repeatedly criticised the government, alleging corruption, fund shortages and delays in clearing bills.
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The Supreme Court upheld Telangana's ownership of 550.39 acres in Miyapur, ending decades of litigation. While the Revanth Reddy government plans to monetise the land, the BRS has highlighted its legal and administrative efforts to protect the public asset.
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The BRS has opposed the proposed monetisation of public lands in Miyapur, Kancha Gachibowli and elsewhere. MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the government to use the disputed Miyapur land for the poor and public infrastructure instead of commercial ventures.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to auction 550 acres of Miyapur land, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, and use the proceeds for irrigation, education, healthcare and other development works, subject to Cabinet consideration.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the proposed Musi riverfront project amid drought, crop losses and power shortages. He questioned water management, project transparency, Medigadda repairs, investment claims and the detention of party leaders.
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The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse.
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BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy urged the Congress government to resume pumping at the Kannepalli pump house amid drought conditions. He suggested a cofferdam, criticised restrictions on paddy seed purchases and questioned progress on the Tummidihatti project.
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Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan’s plans to seek voluntary retirement with nearly 10 months of service remaining have sparked debate in Telangana’s Secretariat and political circles. The development comes amid administrative reshuffles and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of senior officials.
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Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.
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Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to plan additional water supplies for the Dindi and Achampet irrigation schemes without affecting Palamuru project allocations. He also ordered preparations for talks with Maharashtra on the proposed Tummidihatti barrage.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attributed rising fine rice prices to El Nino and defended the State’s promotion of fine rice cultivation. He also cited welfare schemes and announced a Cabinet sub-committee to study the Mudiraj community’s inclusion in BC-A.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.
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National Health Mission employees in Nagarkurnool continued their indefinite strike for the seventh day on Monday, wearing nooses around their necks to highlight their distress. They demanded regularisation, equal pay, health benefits, annual increments, loyalty bonuses and maternity leave.
