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The FATHI has postponed its proposed college shutdown from October 13 to October 23 following an assurance from the Chief Minister’s Advisor Vem Narender Reddy that Rs. 300 crore in fee reimbursement dues will be released before Diwali festival.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended warm Dasara greetings to the people, describing the festival as a celebration of good triumphing over evil and a reflection of the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Private professional colleges in Telangana, under the banner of FATHI, have announced a strike from October 13 over the release of only Rs. 200 crore in fee reimbursement dues ahead of Dasara. The institutions are demanding Rs.1,000 crore be credited by October 12, failing which they will suspend classes and launch protests.

Ahead of Dasara, Hyderabad's bus and train stations are packed as people travel to their hometowns. TGSRTC has added 7,754 special buses, while SCR runs extra trains. Despite the rush, the mood remains festive and energetic across stations

BRS activists in Karimnagar staged a dharna at Markfed grounds protesting the closure of the venue ahead of the Dasara festival. The party alleged Congress leaders pressured officials, preventing locals from celebrating the festival, and demanded immediate reopening

As Dasara approaches, Palapitta birds are illegally captured for good luck rituals. GHSPCA has urged citizens to report such cases and continues its annual rescue operations, freeing and rehabilitating Indian Roller birds with veterinary care before releasing them back to the wild

Continuous rainfall since Thursday night has disrupted normal life in Karimnagar district, forcing residents indoors and affecting festive preparations. In Peddapalli’s Ramagundam region, coal production in four opencast mines was halted due to water stagnation, impacting the excavation of nearly 80,000 tonnes.

TGSRTC has launched a festive lucky draw for Dasara passengers travelling in premium bus services between September 27 and October 6. With 33 winners set to receive cash prizes totalling Rs. 5.5 lakh, the initiative aims to boost festive travel.

The suicide of a Mission Bhagiratha line operator has exposed the dire financial crisis faced by over 17,000 contract workers under the scheme. With salaries pending for four months, workers and contractors alike are buckling under pressure.

Class X students of ZP Girls' High School in Bayyaram staged a dharna demanding the appointment of a social teacher, citing fears of failing upcoming board exams. Despite repeated appeals, no action has been taken.

Schools in Telangana will close for Dasara from September 21 to October 3 and reopen on October 4. Junior colleges start holidays a week later. After vacation, schools will conduct SA-1 exams in late October, followed by half-yearly exams in November

TBGKS has demanded a 35% profit share for coal miners of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), citing their contribution to the PSU’s earnings and the upcoming Dasara festival. At a press conference, TBGKS honorary president Koppula Eshwar criticised the Congress-led government for allegedly misleading workers and undermining employment rules.

An inquiry was begun into the quarrel between the head constable and home guard at the police station, both reportedly under the influence of alcohol on Saturday

TGSRTC said that fares were revised only for special buses during the festive season as they would come back empty on the return routes

Devotees were surprised to see armed police personnel deployed near the sanctorum and questioned the temple authorities about the development

South Central Railway is also making arrangements to run more reserved and unreserved (Jansadharan) special trains during the season as per the demand.

In case of any assistance the police advised the people to contact on Dial 100.

In order to clear rush of passengers during Dasara, Diwali and Chhat festivals, the South Central Railway has arranged special trains between various destinations

The prizes are far from typical household appliances or vehicles. The first prize in the Boyapalli draw is a male sheep, while the second prize is a male goat. Third to sixth prize winners will receive bottles of liquor, including Johnnie Walker scotch whisky. The eighth, ninth, and tenth prize winners will each take home a country chicken.

Mancherial depot stood in the top by recording income of Rs 3.02 crore, followed by Nirmal depot which saw revenue of Rs 2.96 crore.