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Telangana officials have prepared contingency measures to protect water supplies amid falling reservoir levels and groundwater depletion. Hyderabad and districts face risks, with alternate-day supply announced in Sangareddy. Plans include emergency pumping, alternative sources and planned restrictions on irrigation releases

BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

The Mission Bhagiratha pipeline developed a major leak near Narsapur town in Medak district on Wednesday, sending water onto the Narsapur-Sangareddy road. Officials stopped the flow and began repairs, with the leakage potentially affecting drinking water supply in some areas

Residents of Pothansettipally staged a protest on the Medak-Hyderabad road on Sunday, alleging that Mission Bhagiratha officials failed to connect a newly built overhead water tank to the pipeline. Villagers said they had been struggling with drinking water shortages for years

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

Telangana needs to recognise the strong foundation created during KCR's regime and strengthen it with greater financial discipline, broader economic opportunities and a sustainable future

Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Mission Bhagiratha, urging immediate repairs and dedicated funds to safeguard the decade-old drinking water scheme that transformed access across Telangana.

Gaddam Venu Kumar, an unemployed youth from Khammam district who attempted suicide over the alleged delay in government job notifications, remains critical but is showing signs of improvement. His suicide note has triggered political criticism of the Telangana government

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government has failed to ensure uninterrupted power and drinking water supply across Telangana. Following an inspection in Bommalaramaram, he also raised concerns over pending Rythu Bima claims and idle thermal power generation capacity

Sangareddy is facing a severe drinking water shortage after the municipal filter bed near the Manjeera dam stopped operations due to low water levels. Authorities are relying on Mission Bhagiratha and additional borewells to meet the town's daily water requirement

Telangana faces a looming drinking water crisis as deficient monsoon rains and El Niño have depleted reservoir storage and groundwater levels. Authorities are implementing contingency measures, but declining water reserves under Mission Bhagiratha have raised concerns over supplies in the coming months

Residents of Mirzpally village in Medak's Chinna Shankarampet mandal staged a road blockade on Sunday, protesting the disruption of Mission Bhagiratha drinking water supply for four days. Villagers demanded immediate restoration, citing severe hardship and dependence on distant water sources

A Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near Nallagoda village in Jagitial developed a major leakage shortly after repair works were completed on Monday. Water gushed over 10 ft into the air, inundating the Jagitial-Vemulawada road and disrupting vehicular traffic

A five-year-old girl drowned in a water-filled pit dug for Mission Bhagiratha pipeline repairs in Jangaon district. Villagers alleged negligence by officials and staged protests demanding justice and accountability.

The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction with senior IAS officer Sandeep Kumar Sultania for failing to comply with its earlier orders regarding pending payments under the Mission Bhagiratha project. NCC Limited had filed a contempt petition seeking release of over Rs. 180 crore in certified bills.

Heated exchanges erupted in the Telangana Assembly as BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy and Minister Seethakka clashed over drinking water issues and political remarks. The confrontation briefly disrupted budget discussions, highlighting tensions between BRS and Congress leaders

The Central Government has praised Telangana’s T-FIBER project, with IT Minister Sridhar Babu saying it is now a national model. The initiative provides high-speed broadband and has improved connectivity across villages and government institutions.

The Union government informed the Rajya Sabha that Telangana did not receive Central assistance for Mission Bhagiratha and cannot be included under the Jal Jeevan Mission now, as the scheme framework and timelines have already been finalised

Residents of Ettam village in Nagarkurnool district staged a protest led by the Sarpanch demanding restoration of drinking water supply under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme, alleging that the village has been facing inadequate supply for the past two months