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The Telangana government has set a timeline to begin the Musi Rejuvenation Project by August 2026 and complete it by December 2027. A Cabinet Sub-Committee led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed project phases, funding, and construction plans.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demanded national project status for the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella project ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit. He also urged farmers to adopt crop diversification to improve farm incomes and promote nutritious food production

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka assured employee unions that the government is addressing long-pending demands including PRC, DA and health cards. He announced steps to clear ₹6,000 crore pension dues within 100 days and expedite pending bill payments

The Telangana government has released Rs 1,000 crore to clear pending dues of retired employees and increased the monthly allocation to Rs 1,000 crore. Pending GPF arrears up to October 2025 have been cleared, with directions to process medical bills quickly.

Khammam district has seen three Collectors transferred in less than two years, reportedly due to political pressures from three Ministers whose overlapping schedules and directives have left officials struggling to balance competing agendas.

Musi Jan Andolan has urged Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka to undertake a scientific and transparent re-evaluation of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, seeking alternatives to minimise displacement and calling for a halt to land acquisition.

Electricity artisans called off their strike after discussions with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan. The government assured resolution of their issues through dialogue with TRANSCO officials, citing summer demand and the need for uninterrupted power supply.

Displaced residents of Madhu Park Ridge A Block met Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, expressing support for Musi rejuvenation while seeking stakeholder status. The government assured review of their three proposals and promised a humanitarian approach in addressing their concerns

Despite tall claims by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and other Congress leaders, several key development projects in Madhira, Palair, and Khammam constituencies remain incomplete due to a shortage of funds. Initiatives such as the Indira Dairy project, underground drainage system, and Munneru river retaining wall have slowed to a crawl, with only partial progress visible.

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