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Residents of Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district complain about daily burning of garbage on the banks of the Godavari River, causing heavy smoke, health problems and inconvenience to locals and devotees ahead of Sri Rama Navami celebrations

BRS leader T Harish Rao has challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a transparent Assembly debate on irrigation projects, particularly the Devadula lift scheme. He accused the Congress government of shifting deadlines without progress.

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara will be held from Friday to Sunday at historic Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial district. Members of the Naikpod community from across the State will congregate to revere the deity and take part in cultural programmes.

An unidentified 35-year-old man was found hanging from a tree on the banks of the Godavari river in Basar under suspicious circumstances. Locals suspect sorcery, while police have registered a case and are probing the death from multiple angles.

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

Forest officials in Karimnagar have confirmed the movement of a tiger near Rukmapur village in Choppadandi mandal after pugmarks were found in agricultural fields. The animal, believed to be a male aged three to four years, had earlier been sighted near Bahaddurkhanpet and Vedugatta villages.

Over 100 members of the Mesram tribal clan have begun their traditional barefoot trek of more than 150 kilometres to fetch Ganga Jal from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara in Adilabad. The water, drawn in a 1,400-year-old brass vessel from Hastanamadugu in Mancherial district, will be used for rituals and idol cleansing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana government’s handling of river water projects, alleged stalling of Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme, and diversions like phone tapping probes. He defended BRS achievements and warned of political maneuvers ahead of municipal polls

Telangana Assembly’s winter session began amid political tension, focusing on river water sharing and irrigation projects. Question Hour was cancelled, tributes paid, key papers tabled, and opposition demanded a longer session as protests and heated debates loom inside the House

Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek reprimanded Congress leaders in Chennur for illegal sand mining from the Godavari river, warning of strict action. He also cautioned officials aiding the irregularities, sparking confusion and concern among local party cadres

The Mesram clan of aboriginal tribes in Adilabad has started preparations for the five-day Nagoba Jatara festival. Rituals include fetching sacred water from Godavari, performing Mahapuja, and worshipping deities, attracting tribal devotees from Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh

An ancient idol of Goddess Durga was discovered during excavations on the banks of the Godavari river in Mulkalla village of Mancherial district. The idol was found by priests and seers during the Godavari Parikrama Yatra, drawing devotees from nearby areas

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Central assistance for key Telangana projects, including the Musi River rejuvenation, Metro Rail expansion, Godavari water lift and the Regional Ring Road. He said the State aims for a 1 trillion USD economy by 2034 and 3 trillion USD by 2047.

Telangana’s Irrigation Department has deferred immediate legal action after Andhra Pradesh abruptly cancelled tenders for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project. The move, which aimed to divert 200 TMC of Godavari floodwaters to Rayalaseema, has temporarily eased tensions between the two States. v

Residents of Rajupet in Manugur Municipality staged a rasta-roko by pitching a tent on the main road leading to sand reaches of the Godavari and nearby opencast mines. The protest, which began Thursday night, was against the dust pollution caused by hundreds of coal and sand trucks passing through the village.

A young couple, Daraveni Raviteja and Mounika, were washed away while taking a holy dip in the Godavari river. Mounika drowned, and Raviteja was rescued by fisherman Nagula Ramulu. The police have launched an investigation into the incident

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States

The Godavari river crossed the second warning level at Bhadrachalam on Tuesday, rising to 48.8 feet with heavy inflows. Collector Jitesh V Patil urged vigilance in flood-hit villages as officials stepped up relief measures and prohibited bathing and boat travel.

Continuous rainfall has severely impacted life in Khammam and Warangal districts, damaging crops, halting coal production, and claiming one life in Bhupalpally. A woman died after her house wall collapsed due to the rains. Maize, cotton and paddy crops suffered extensive damage, while SCCL mines faced waterlogging.

River Godavari breached the first warning level at Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district on Friday, prompting authorities to issue alerts and begin precautionary measures. District Collector Jitesh V Patil has directed officials to evacuate flood-affected areas and shift residents to relief centres.