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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.

The GHMC will organise the third edition of Udvasana, a sacred waste collection drive, on July 18 at 12 centres across six city zones. Citizens can deposit worn‑out idols, deity photographs and other sacred materials at designated temples and centres.

The Telangana High Court has restrained GHMC from taking coercive steps against Pradeep Constructions till July 23 in a case challenging cancellation of building permission for a residential project at Somajiguda.

The Telangana High Court directed that a writ petition filed by Pradeep Constructions against a GHMC show cause notice proposing cancellation of building permission for a Somajiguda residential project be placed before the appropriate Bench for further consideration

The GHMC said Hyderabad recorded 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, significantly lower than the corresponding periods in 2024 and 2025. It attributed the decline to strengthened surveillance, vector control measures and coordinated efforts with health agencies

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has raised concerns over poor digitisation of electoral rolls in Sanath Nagar, Musheerabad and Secunderabad Cantonment constituencies.

With the July 24 deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) approaching, Booth Level Officers in Hyderabad have sought an extension citing difficulties in completing voter enumeration.

The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.

A severe shortage of Food Safety Officers is affecting inspections of eateries across GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri limits. Officials say over 4,500 sanctioned posts remain vacant, hampering monitoring of food safety and hygiene despite the rapid growth of restaurants and food businesses.

GHMC has extended Project Udvasana, a divine waste collection initiative, to all six zones of the city. Citizens can deposit old deity photographs, idols and other worshipped items at designated locations on June 27 in an environmentally responsible manner.

The Telangana government transferred 13 IAS officers across departments, including the Chief Minister's Office, and assigned additional responsibilities to several officials. The reshuffle also gave Vinay Kumar Full Additional Charge as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests till further orders.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has hit a logistical snag in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills constituency, where a one-day delay in distributing GHMC enumeration forms has kept Booth Level Officers from starting door-to-door field verification

The Telangana High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India’s decision to distribute physical Enumeration Forms only in Telugu outside GHMC limits during the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.

The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure at the continued encroachment of footpaths in Hyderabad and the failure of civic authorities to comply with earlier directions for their removal.

Hyderabad district is set to launch the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with trained staff deployed across 15 Assembly constituencies. The final voter lists will be published on October 1 after enumeration, verification and public review of electoral data

The GHMC has completed Hyderabad’s first footpath made entirely of recycled plastic paver blocks at Somajiguda. Developed as part of a pilot project, the eco-friendly walkway uses single-use plastic waste and offers durability, safety, lower maintenance and long service life.

The Telangana government has prohibited the dumping of construction and demolition waste in open areas, drains, and public places within GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. A government order warned that violators will face penal action, stressing strict adherence to C&D Waste Management Rules to prevent environmental damage and urban flooding.

GHMC removed 283 encroachments across five zones in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment drive. Since April 4, a total of 2,620 structures have been cleared to improve urban mobility and ensure encroachment-free roads across the city.