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HYDRAA has opposed Ganesh idol immersions in several newly rejuvenated lakes across Hyderabad, citing pollution concerns and restoration costs. The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, however, has resisted the restrictions, insisting on traditional immersions and questioning claims of permanent damage.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath urged residents and Ganesh Utsav committees not to immerse idols in Kapra Lake, citing its ecological importance. The 113-acre lake is being developed for floodwater retention, groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation and protection of bird habitats

HYDRAA demolished a second unauthorised seven‑storeyed building at Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, late Sunday night. Officials said the structure was severely damaged and posed a collapse risk after another illegal building had earlier fallen on it.

The collapse of an illegal seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two workers triggered evacuations of neighbouring structures, debris clearance and criticism of civic authorities. Residents and RWAs questioned how such construction was allowed despite alleged lapses in monitoring

An illegal under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar in Gachibowli on Saturday, killing two people. The structure was demolished on Sunday, forcing evacuation of adjoining hostels and flats, leaving hundreds of residents stranded without immediate shelter.

Two workers were killed and several injured when a seven-storey under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The structure, built illegally on a nala drain box, crumbled around 1 pm on Saturday.

A multi-storeyed building under construction collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, on Saturday, injuring one person and damaging an adjacent apartment building. Police, HYDRAA, fire department and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams reached the site and searched for possible trapped persons

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday castigated HYDRAA for demolishing a compound wall at Malkajgiri despite subsisting court orders protecting the landowners’ possession. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned whether the agency was running a parallel government and initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.

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.

Hyderabad police have registered a forgery case after eight private colleges allegedly submitted fake Fire No Objection Certificates bearing the forged signature of HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath. Authorities are also verifying Fire NOCs submitted by around 60 other educational institutions.

The Telangana government is planning to auction eligible government lands reclaimed by HYDRAA to boost revenue. Officials are scrutinising dispute-free parcels, while HMDA and TGIIC are expected to conduct phased auctions as part of the State's broader land monetisation strategy.

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.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender admitted coordination issues within the Telangana Congress government, criticised the concentration of leadership, spoke about GHMC leadership challenges, dismissed speculation over differences between Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, and commented on HYDRAA demolitions and the Cabinet expansion.

Hydraa and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have called off search operations for 70-year-old Balaiah, who went missing after reportedly falling into a stormwater drain work site in Miyapur. Despite extensive searches and drone deployment, his body is yet to be traced.

The Telangana High Court found HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath guilty of civil contempt for violating court orders by entering disputed land at Lothukunta. Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar directed the Chief Secretary to remove him from office, stressing that the Rule of Law must prevail over arbitrary actions by officials.

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the Miyapur stormwater drain incident in which an elderly man was swept away. It has sought detailed reports from civic agencies on safety measures, rescue efforts and steps to prevent similar incidents.

Following an IMD heavy rainfall alert, Hydraa issued an advisory asking Hyderabad residents to remain cautious and report waterlogging, flooding, uprooted trees and drainage issues. Citizens can contact the toll-free number 1070 or control room numbers for emergency assistance from DRF teams.

Hydraa teams continued searching for a 70-year-old man who fell into a stormwater drain near the Vaishalinagar railway underpass in Hafeezpet. Despite searching nearly 3 km, including pipelines and box drains, no trace of the missing man had been found by Wednesday evening.

The Telangana High Court directed HYDRAA to remove within 24 hours a signboard erected on a private plot in Saheb Nagar Kalan and restrained authorities from interfering with the owners' possession without following due process of law.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of using HYDRAA as an "extortion tool" and targeting ordinary citizens through selective demolitions. He said the BRS would abolish the agency if voted back to power and also raised concerns over prohibited lands, NEET protests and delimitation