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GHMC has detected duplicate and excess payment discrepancies involving Rs 6.92 crore across 78 ERP invoices for contractors. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said Rs 6.83 crore has already been recovered, while the Vigilance Wing and other authorities continue their enquiries

A Chanakya Strategies survey indicates that the BRS is regaining ground in Telangana, with 40.7 per cent of voters preferring the party against 37.1 per cent for Congress. It also highlights anti-incumbency, unemployment and farmers’ concerns as key issues.

A new 400-metre bridge across the Musi River at Moosarambagh, built at an estimated cost of Rs 52 crore, is nearing completion. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed officials to complete pending works to enable its safe opening to commuters

The GHMC and Hyderabad police aim to complete Ganesh idol immersions at Hussain Sagar in a single day on September 25. Two upgraded platforms and additional cranes will be deployed, while work on the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol is progressing

Family members can appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick and overseas electors who receive notices and submit required documents or information, Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy said in a communication to election officials.

The Telangana government is considering holding elections to remaining urban local bodies, including five municipal corporations, in December after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is completed. Elections to Zilla Parishads and Mandal Parishads may follow the municipal polls.

The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13

Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 amid ongoing flyover and multi-level structure works. Officials said the temporary restrictions were finalised after studies and trials to ensure smoother traffic movement and faster project completion

The GHMC repaired 105 potholes and cleared over 170 metric tonnes of waste in Hyderabad on the second day of its special monsoon drive. The civic body also installed bins at shops, pruned tree branches, and conducted awareness programmes in schools.

The GHMC will launch a 10-day monsoon drive from August 11 to 21 across Hyderabad’s 150 wards, focusing on clearing legacy waste, desilting drains, repairing potholes, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and conducting anti-larval operations to curb dengue.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

Property owners across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are facing difficulties after lands and properties were brought under Section 22A of the Registration Act. Builders and developers have raised concerns over stalled transactions, lack of prior notice and the impact on Telangana's real estate sector.

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. Authorities deployed emergency teams to affected areas, while Hyderabad police advised residents to stay indoors and exercise caution as more rainfall was forecast during the night

A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents

Ongoing stormwater drain works near Model House in Punjagutta have caused severe traffic congestion, delaying commuters for weeks. GHMC officials said the project is nearing completion but progress has slowed due to heavy rains, with the remaining work expected to finish soon.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad, coupled with ongoing civic works, triggered severe traffic congestion across GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. Key IT corridor junctions such as Madhapur, Hitec City, Cyber Towers, and Biodiversity Junction faced gridlocks, while major stretches in Secunderabad and central Hyderabad also reported jams.

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Hyderabad opposed the CURE Draft Bill-2026, citing loss of local democracy, automatic tax hikes, and lack of ward committees. They demanded redrafting with full consultation, mandatory ward committees, transparency in civic actions, and an extended deadline for submissions.

The Telangana High Court has sought responses from the GHMC and other departments on a PIL demanding regulation of pigeon feeding in Hyderabad. The petitioner argued that unchecked feeding has led to health hazards, pollution, and damage to heritage structures.