Telugu NRIs across the Arabian Gulf celebrated Vinayaka Chavithi with rituals, community meals and festive gatherings. While devotees immersed idols at home within one to three days, celebrations in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reflected diverse practices and customs
BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar demanded a probe into the alleged attack on KT Rama Rao’s PA and PRO inside Saifabad police station. He accused the government and police of targeting the Opposition and sought FIRs and a special SIT.
YRP Foundation has launched its 9th consecutive eco-friendly Ganesh idol distribution drive, handing out 20,000 clay idols in Hyderabad and Nalgonda for Vinayaka Chavithi.
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals
Despite advance warnings of heavy rain, the Medak administration was caught off guard as relentless showers and floods hit the district during Vinayaka Chavithi. Villages in Havelighanpur mandal faced severe flooding, key infrastructure suffered breaches, and public representatives remained absent amid the crisis.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and parking arrangements in view of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh installation. Restrictions will be in place from August 27 to September 6. Commuters are advised to use public transport and carpooling
The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) will distribute over 3.2 lakh eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols in Hyderabad and districts for Vinayaka Chaturthi. Minister Konda Surekha launched the campaign, which also includes workshops and awareness programmes promoting sustainable festive practices
Khammam Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched ‘Bagless Day’ in all government schools, to be observed every fourth Saturday. The initiative encourages students to engage in creative, cultural and skill-based activities, easing academic stress and promoting holistic learning beyond classrooms
BRS president and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the festive occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi
Khammam: District Collector VP Gautham asked the Ganesh Utsav Committees in the district to widely promote use of clay idols during the Ganesh Navaratri celebrations. He held a preparatory meeting here on Thursday with Stambhadri Ganesh Utsav Committee members, district and mandal level officials and police to discuss and review arrangements for Ganesh Navatri celebrations […]
