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The Sri Seetha Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam was celebrated with grandeur at Bhadrachalam’s Mithila Stadium as part of Sri Rama Navami. Thousands witnessed the rituals led by priests, with CM Revanth Reddy offering silk clothes and launching Rs 351-crore temple works.

Heated exchanges marked the Telangana Assembly budget discussion as BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of silencing the Opposition amid repeated interruptions by Ministers, triggering protests and sharp arguments between both sides.

The Telangana government will relaunch the school breakfast scheme from the 2026-27 academic year. Originally introduced by the BRS government, the programme aims to improve student nutrition and attendance with added provisions like milk and ragi porridge.

A retired English Junior Lecturer from Khammam allegedly died after facing severe stress due to non-payment of retirement benefits. Teachers’ union leaders blamed financial strain and debt for his death and demanded accountability from the State government

Two separate incidents in the Telangana Assembly premises saw Dalit MLAs and ministers stopped by security personnel on Monday. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha objected strongly when ministers were prevented from entering a route leading to the Legislative Council building

The Telangana government will present the State budget for 2026-27 on March 20, with the Assembly session continuing till March 30. The schedule was finalised at the BAC meeting, with discussions on the budget set to take place from March 23 to 26

Telangana recorded its highest-ever electricity consumption on Friday by supplying 341.08 Million Units in a single day and meeting a peak demand of 18,228 MW, surpassing previous records. Officials attributed the surge to rising temperatures and increased agricultural power requirements

Three Ministers from Khammam faced criticism over the eviction of more than 700 families from Vinoba Navodaya Colony in Velugumatla. While announcing pattas and Indiramma houses for some displaced families, opposition parties questioned the manner in which the demolitions were carried out

The State’s 2026-27 budget process has drawn criticism after review meetings were postponed and the session delayed. With Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in Delhi, concerns have emerged over bureaucratic dominance and lack of ministerial oversight in budget planning.

The municipal elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts witnessed a strong voter turnout, with over 82 percent polling in Khammam and 73 percent in Kothagudem by 5 pm. Voting, initially slow, gained momentum by afternoon across municipalities such as Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Madhira, Kallur and Wyra.

Congress factions led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are competing for the Wyra municipal chairperson post. Indumathi and Umadevi have filed nominations, while party leaders push for consensus to avoid internal conflict

The Kamma Mahajana Sangham has issued a strongly worded open letter criticising Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and certain YouTubers for their remarks against Andhra Jyothi ABN group’s MD Vemuri Radhakrishna. The letter comes in the wake of allegations of irregularities in SCCL’s Naini coal mine tenders in Odisha.

The CPI (M) staged a massive rally in Madhira town, Khammam district, protesting alleged false cases and illegal arrests of its workers. Party leaders including John Wesley, Pothineni Sudharshan, and Nunna Nageswara Rao accused the Congress of acting reminiscent of the Emergency era.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka urged government employees in Khammam to introspect daily on their performance and stressed accountability to the public, noting that salaries come from taxpayers’ hard work. Addressing a review meeting, he warned that negligence would not be tolerated as the State enters its third year.

The Telangana government has initiated preparations for the 2026-27 State Budget, directing departments to submit proposals by January 3 and revised estimates for 2025-26. Departments have been cautioned against inflated demands and barred from proposing new schemes without prior approval.

Harish Rao accused the Congress government of pushing the Ramagundam Thermal Power Project for commissions, claiming it would impose an additional Rs.82,000-crore burden on Telangana over 25 years. He also criticised alleged irregular appointments and accused the Chief Minister of violating the election code

The Telangana BC-JAC has welcomed the Congress leadership’s decision to appoint Nuthi Satyanarayana Goud from the BC community as the Khammam District Congress Committee president. They credited Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka for his consistent efforts to ensure BC representation in leadership roles.

CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao (70) was murdered at his house at Patarlapadu village of Chintakani mandal in Khammam district. The assailants stabbed him with knives; slit his throat, left him in the pool of blood and fled the scene

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka directed TGNPDCL officials to set up new power substations in Khammam and Warangal districts to meet growing electricity needs. He also emphasised safety measures, solar power projects, and ensuring electric ambulances in each constituency.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka accused the BJP-led Central government of obstructing Telangana’s move to provide 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes. He urged all parties to support the October 18 bandh and sought Centre’s nod for the BC Bill.