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The BRS on Saturday accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to take timely measures to tackle the impact of El Nino and then attempting to shift blame to the previous regime for the ongoing power and water shortages. Former Energy Minister G Jagadishwar Reddy defended the BRS government's record on power management and rejected the Congress government's criticism of the Yadadri thermal power plant and electricity procurement policies.

A young student from Khammam district, Duggidevara Sri Raghunandan, was appreciated by BRS working president KT Rama Rao for his sustained efforts to improve a government primary school and promote environmental awareness.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s return to power in Telangana, claiming public dissatisfaction with the Congress government was growing. He criticised its handling of agriculture and water, attacked the BJP and Congress, and challenged the ruling party to hold local elections

Telangana's drought concerns have renewed focus on Kaleshwaram's role in storing and distributing Godavari water. Damage to Medigadda and low reservoir levels have constrained the system, while the BRS urges the government to use available river flows to protect crops.

Telangana’s Yadadri Thermal Power Plant synchronised its fifth 800 MW unit, advancing towards full 4,000 MW capacity. The project aims to strengthen power security, but coal supply concerns remain. Congress has questioned its costs, location and procurement arrangements.

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom celebrated Chenetha Bathukamma in London and other parts of the UK, with around 2,000 people attending the London event. Participants wore Telangana handloom clothing, exchanged festive greetings and pledged continued support for weavers.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Dasara greetings to Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural significance and traditions, including worshipping the Jammi tree and sighting the palapitta. He recalled their recognition as State symbols and prayed for peace and prosperity.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has demanded a salary hike for sanitation workers in line with rising prices. Crediting them for Siddipet’s progress and Swachh Survekshan awards, he said the BRS would raise their issues in the State Assembly.

The BRS legal cell has served notices on three Congress leaders over allegations that water from Kondapochamma Sagar was diverted to K Chandrashekhar Rao’s farmlands. The party demanded deletion of social media posts and warned of further legal action.

Former minister T Harish Rao said the overflowing Komaticheruvu in Siddipet stands as evidence of the benefits brought by the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) despite drought conditions in the State.

The BRS has served legal notices on Telugu daily Velugu over a report linking Kondapochamma Sagar water diversion to KCR’s Erravelli farm. The party has demanded withdrawal, an unconditional apology and warned of defamation proceedings if its demands remain unmet

The BRS Global NRI wing has criticised a report published in Telugu daily Velugu alleging diversion of water from Kondapochamma Sagar to former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's farmland at Erravelli. The organisation termed the allegations unsubstantiated, demanded withdrawal of the report and an unconditional apology.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Saddula Bathukamma greetings to women across Telangana on the occasion of the festival's grand finale. He highlighted the role of women in the Telangana statehood movement and said the true spirit of Bathukamma could be preserved through a continued commitment to women's welfare and protection.

Presidents of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) in Telangana have urged BRS working president KT Rama Rao to press the Congress government to conduct elections to cooperative societies and banks without delay. They alleged that the continuation of nominated committees has weakened institutional autonomy, affecting crop and education loans.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation over Telangana’s power crisis. He sought a probe into alleged coal irregularities at Singareni, compensation for farmers with burnt-out motors and answers from the government at an all-party meeting.

Trade unions in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have criticised the Telangana government for retaining the profit-sharing percentage at 34 per cent for FY26, alleging that workers have been deprived of a fair share of the company's profits.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government was deliberately reducing coal production and pushing Singareni Collieries Company Limited into financial distress with the aim of facilitating its privatisation.

The 10th anniversary celebrations of Siddipet district formation concluded with cultural and community activities across the town, including rangoli competitions, sapling plantation drives and public gatherings.

The BRS Wanaparthy unit organised a 2K run on Sunday to mark 10 years since the district was formed on October 11, 2016. Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy joined students, youth and party workers in the anniversary celebrations.

Telangana’s district reorganisation in 2016 expanded the State from 10 districts to 31, with Mulugu and Narayanpet added in 2019 to take the total to 33. The article examines its administrative aims and links to economic and social development indicators.