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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.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a review meeting at Tank Bund to assess Hyderabad’s monsoon preparedness. The minister instructed officials to survey unsafe buildings, intensify nala desilting, and enforce rainwater harvesting compliance to minimise flooding risks and ensure civic safety.

School managements in Hyderabad have been directed to prioritise student safety and adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards underage driving, substance abuse, cybercrime and unsafe transport practices. Authorities also stressed stronger monitoring, surveillance and parental support to protect schoolchildren.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may significantly alter Hyderabad’s voter demographics by removing duplicate and anomalous entries. With over 88 lakh anomalies identified statewide, the exercise could influence future GHMC and Assembly elections and reshape political strategies.

The GHMC has launched a 12-day special monsoon sanitation drive till June 25 to remove legacy waste, debris, green waste and silt deposits across Hyderabad. The campaign will cover all 150 wards in five phases and encourage public participation

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank opposed the reported proposal to merge the Secunderabad Cantonment Board with the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation. He urged the government to withdraw the plan, consult residents and merge the cantonment area with GHMC instead

Three ageing flyovers in Hyderabad - Lalapet, Bharat Nagar and Fatehnagar - are set for repairs, strengthening and aesthetic improvements. Civic authorities have identified structural issues and proposed restoration works to improve commuter safety, connectivity and the overall condition of the structures

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

The fourth season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on July 4, with over 300 volunteers expected to participate. Organisers aim to document additional bird species beyond the 242 already recorded, while expanding survey coverage in eastern and northern Hyderabad