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GHMC will conduct a month-long sanitation drive from February 3 to 28 across 300 wards in Hyderabad. The drive targets legacy waste, C&D debris, green waste, and residual waste, covering roadsides, lakes, parks, foot overbridges, and slum areas.

GHMC cancelled the trade licence and occupancy certificate of a Nampally furniture showroom where five people died in a fire on January 24, while HYDRAA granted a one-month window for commercial establishments to comply with fire safety norms.

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.

The GHMC has intensified its special mega sanitation drive across 300 wards, covering 6,255 locations. As part of the drive, nearly 9,840 metric tonnes of garbage and construction waste were cleared under close supervision of senior officials

The BRS signature campaign supporting the Secunderabad Cantonment Board merger with GHMC saw an overwhelming response in Rasoolpura, with over 2,300 signatures collected on Day 1 as residents, especially women, backed the move for better civic facilities

Hydraa officials continued fire safety inspections for the second day in Hyderabad, seizing six furniture shops for violating safety norms. Authorities found lack of fire equipment, permits and unsafe storage of chemicals during joint inspections with civic and power officials.

The GHMC has upgraded its birth and death registration system following its expansion to 300 wards. A new software platform has been launched to improve transparency and efficiency, with residents advised to approach Mee Seva centres for updated services.

BJP corporator from Champapet GHMC Division, Vanga Madhusudhan Reddy died on Saturday while undergoing treatment for an intestinal infection at a private hospital in Nanakramguda.

A new model Rythu Bazar constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore was inaugurated in Bharathi Nagar, Serilingampally GHMC Zone. With ample parking space, the bazar is expected to serve both farmers and consumers more efficiently.

A sanitation worker died after falling into a machine at the GHMC dumpyard in Yousufguda on Saturday, triggering protests by co-workers alleging safety lapses. Police and senior GHMC officials reached the spot and held talks with the agitating workers.

The GHMC is working to increase construction and demolition waste processing from 150 to 500 tonnes per day at its Fathullaguda facility. Officials have been directed to improve lifting and monitoring to utilise the plant’s full capacity

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has cleared a four-lane Y-shaped flyover at Rasoolpura junction by issuing a NoC to the GHMC. The Rs 150 crore project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at one of Hyderabad’s busiest junctions.

The GHMC sanitation wing has removed over 7,000 tonnes of waste, including construction debris, as part of a special sanitation programme. Students were also educated on waste segregation to support Hyderabad’s transformation into a cleaner city.

MLA Sri Ganesh began a relay hunger strike at Dr BR Ambedkar Statue in Karkhana, urging the Central government to expedite the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment civilian areas with GHMC. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying SCB polls since 2020 and failing to act on the merger.

The GHMC has completed a 15-day sanitation programme across 300 wards, covering 3,209 areas including junctions, foot overbridges, flyovers, garbage-vulnerable points and parks. Officials reported the removal of 5,209 metric tons of additional waste, including 1,339 metric tonnes of construction debris.

Durgam Cheruvu, once a popular tourist attraction in Hyderabad’s IT corridor, is facing severe weed and algal infestation. Visitors have complained of foul smell and limited boating, blaming administrative inaction for the lake’s deteriorating condition.

The debate over Secunderabad’s future has intensified as residents demand a separate municipal corporation to address long-pending infrastructure and connectivity issues. Local voices insist that only an independent corporation can ensure focused planning and growth for Secunderabad.

BRS leaders have stepped up pressure on the Congress government, warning of serious consequences if the demand for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation is ignored. Residents are set to hold a peaceful rally on January 17, with BRS leaders vowing to escalate protests if the government fails to respond.

The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.

The GHMC will conduct a two-day citywide e-waste collection drive on January 12 and 13 across all 300 wards. Dedicated vehicles will collect discarded electronic items from homes and public areas for scientific recycling at authorised centres.