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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan recalled how discussing the green bee-eater during his 2007 IFS interview became a memorable moment in his career. A keen birdwatcher, Karnan also shared his experiences of birding across India at the Hyderabad Bird Atlas event

Civic and police officials in Hyderabad have identified bottlenecks around the one‑way traffic system near KBR Park and decided to undertake selective road‑widening works. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed departments to expedite repairs and shift utility lines to ease congestion and improve traffic flow at key junctions.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has ordered the closure of sheep, goat and cattle slaughterhouses, along with meat and beef shops, within GHMC limits on September 4 for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Hyderabad police have been asked to support enforcement of the order.

The Special Intensive Revision-2026 of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has identified 2.60 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors. The number dropped significantly from 11.50 lakh after verification. Digitisation of enumeration forms has reached 42.96%, with Chandrayangutta leading.

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has raised concerns over poor digitisation of electoral rolls in Sanath Nagar, Musheerabad and Secunderabad Cantonment constituencies.

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.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan reviewed progress on the Moosarambagh downstream bridge and Nalgonda flyover projects on Thursday. He directed officials to accelerate construction works and ensure the bridge is opened to traffic at the earliest to ease commuter movement.

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has asked GHMC and HMWSSB officials to address civic problems in Sri Venkateswara Colony, including waterlogging, sewage seepage, and poor drainage.

A walkathon was organised at Hyderabad’s Necklace Road to create awareness about citizen participation in Census 2027. Actress Amala Akkineni and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan flagged off the event, while officials urged the public to cooperate in accurate and comprehensive census data collection.

RV Karnan has urged residents of the CURE region, covering GHMC, CMC and MMC areas, to complete Census self-enumeration by Sunday. The process can be done online via se.census.gov.in in 10–15 minutes using one SE ID per household.

Senior officials inspected the Model Corridor from Shaikpet to Masab Tank, identifying waterlogging and traffic issues. Plans include new foot overbridges, drainage fixes, and road improvements to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian safety in Hyderabad.

The GHMC has achieved its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 2,501.25 crore for the 2025-26 financial year. Commissioner RV Karnan credited the success to the One-Time Scheme.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed 100% collection of e-waste and bio-medical waste across Hyderabad, warning of strict action for violations. Special collection centres, ward-level drives, and retailer cooperation aim to strengthen scientific waste management under the 99-Day Action Plan.

As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, the GHMC has launched a focused cleanliness drive at key religious and heritage sites, including Mecca Masjid, Madina, and Charminar.

The GHMC is set to introduce a unified billing system covering property tax, water and electricity to improve transparency and ease of communication. GHMC will map property tax identification numbers (PTINs) with TGSPDCL records through a joint door-to-door survey starting February 1.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan advised newly appointed Additional and Zonal Commissioners to develop a thorough understanding of departmental roles to ensure coordinated civic governance, during a one-day orientation programme held at the GHMC head office

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has ordered a major reshuffle of engineering staff to ensure effective implementation of works across 12 zones and 300 wards. The Commissioner directed all officers to take charge of their new posts immediately.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan suspended Deputy Commissioner V Srinivasa Reddy for failing to assume charge of Circle-40, Kavadiguda, despite transfer orders issued on December 27. Karnan placed him under suspension with immediate effect, pending disciplinary proceedings.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has transferred and posted 60 Deputy Executive Engineers to the Solid Waste Management wing following the merger of 27 urban local bodies into GHMC limits. The corporation has been reorganised into 12 zones and 60 circles to strengthen waste management operations.

The GHMC will begin a special sanitation drive from December 29 under the supervision of 12 Zonal Commissioners and 60 Deputy Commissioners. Commissioner RV Karnan, while reviewing sanitation works in Secunderabad, directed officials to resolve long-pending issues and focus on garbage hotspots.