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Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, authorities have ramped up security and logistical arrangements. Drones will monitor 130 locations covering 407 polling stations, while over 1,760 security personnel including paramilitary forces have been deployed.
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The Jubilee Hills by-election has seen heightened campaigning not only by political parties but also through voter awareness initiatives under SVEEP. District Election Officer RV Karnan emphasised the importance of slogans and rallies across colonies to motivate residents.
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The District Election Office has intensified awareness efforts in Jubilee Hills ahead of the November 11 bypoll, targeting a 60 per cent voter turnout through special initiatives, enhanced accessibility, and home voting facilities for senior citizens and differently-abled voters
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The GHMC Commissioner has issued a notice to Hyderabad Integrated MSW Ltd. (Ramky) for failing to meet contractual obligations in garbage collection and bin installation. A performance review showed that nearly 650 Garbage Vulnerable Points were not cleared on time, and less than half of the proposed bins have been installed.
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The Election Commission of India has banned the conduct and publication of exit polls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election between November 6 and 11. The restriction applies across all media platforms, with violations inviting penal action under the Representation of the People Act.
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The GHMC and Hyderabad District authorities have temporarily suspended the Prajavani public grievance programme due to the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. The programme, held every Monday, will resume after the election results are announced on 14 November.
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The notification for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election will be issued on Monday. Nominations open the same day. Polling will be held on November 11, and the Election Commission has appointed Sanjiv Kumar Lal as Expenditure Observer
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District Election Officer R V Karnan directed officials to strictly follow ECI guidelines for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He reviewed preparedness at Shaikpet MRO office, while GHMC removed over 2,000 political materials under the Model Code of Conduct
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GHMC Commissioner and District Election Officer R.V. Karnan has announced that voter registration for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election will close on October 11. Applications received by that evening will be processed, and eligible individuals will be added to the voter list.
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With the monsoon retreating, GHMC has launched an aggressive road safety and repair campaign across Hyderabad. Commissioner RV Karnan has set a target of 100% pothole repairs in record time. As of October 10, over 14,000 potholes have been fixed.
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Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan clarified that the Model Code of Conduct applies solely to the Jubilee Hills constituency and not the entire city. He warned of punitive action against attempts to influence voters.
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For the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, 1,620 defacement cases of political posters, banners, and wall writings have been recorded, including 1,097 on public and 523 on private property. GHMC deployed squads to enforce Model Code of Conduct strictly
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has released the final electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, listing 3.98 lakh voters. The election follows the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voters can verify their details through multiple platforms, and political parties are urged to appoint Booth Level Agents to ensure a fair process.
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has issued show-cause notices to 12 sector officers absent from a poll training programme for the Jubilee Hills by-election. Suspension is recommended for non-attendees, while details of three absent sector police officers will be forwarded to the police
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Following the release of surplus water from Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar, over 1,200 families were evacuated from flood-hit areas along the Musi River in Hyderabad. GHMC and HYDRAA teams carried out rescue operations, including saving five people trapped on the ORR service road.
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RV Karnan conducted an inspection of the main EVM godown at Chudi Bazaar. He reviewed storage conditions, verified stock registers, and assessed security measures. He instructed the staff to strictly follow protocols set by the ECI
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The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has appealed to eligible citizens in Hyderabad to register as voters under the Special Summary Revision 2025 by September 17. Forms 6, 7, and 8 are available online and through Booth Level Officers
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GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan urged recognised political parties to cooperate in preparing electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Draft rolls covering 407 polling stations have been published, with the final list due on September 30
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Hyderabad police and civic officials inspected the Ganesh procession route from Balapur to Hussainsagar. Commissioner CV Anand urged organisers to follow safety precautions. Around 25,000 idols are expected to be immersed, with 29,000 police personnel deployed for bandobast
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With the Ganesh idol immersion scheduled for September 6, GHMC is speeding up road repairs, barricading and street lighting in Hyderabad. The main procession will begin after the Balapur laddu auction and converge at Hussain Sagar for immersion