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Tension erupted across Hyderabad as GHMC carried out an anti-encroachment drive, demolishing roadside shops in several areas. Shopkeepers and AIMIM leaders protested the action, alleging loss of livelihood, forcing officials to retreat in some locations.

The three major civic bodies of Hyderabad – GHMC, CMC and MMC – together collected Rs 2,558 crore in property tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Within GHMC, Khairatabad Zone emerged as the highest contributor.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has engaged IIT Bombay to provide technical advisory and scientific assessment for managing legacy waste and fresh municipal solid waste at Jawaharnagar. The government has approved the proposal, sanctioning Rs 1.99 crore for consultancy charges over two years.

After the recent trifurcation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded the highest property tax collection in 2025–26, surpassing GHMC and MMC. However, GHMC led collections under the One-Time Scheme, highlighting shifting revenue patterns among Hyderabad’s civic bodies.

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.

Synfosys Business Solutions Ltd has clarified that it was wrongly named in GHMC’s list of top property tax defaulters. The company stated that it had sold the property in question back in 2012 through registered sale deeds, transferring all municipal responsibilities to the new owner.

GHMC has ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops in Hyderabad on March 31 on account of Mahaveer Jayanthi. Officials have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the order across the city.

GHMC has begun rapid earth excavation along the KBR Park–Jubilee Hills stretch for a new flyover aimed at reducing commuter traffic. Soil testing is complete, pillar construction is underway, and Traffic Police advise alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks.

A new Civil Registration System portal will soon enable online applications for birth and death certificates. The system aims to streamline services, curb fake documents, and ensure faster processing within three to five days across Telangana

Over 5,000 contractors in Hyderabad have threatened to halt civic works from March 23 over Rs 700 crore in pending dues. They blame delays on faulty WMS and ERP systems, warning that infrastructure projects could be severely affected.

AIMIM MLA Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala criticised the Telangana government for lack of clarity in the Governor’s address, raising concerns over debt levels, HYDRAA functioning, GHMC trifurcation and the Musi project, while questioning governance priorities and transparency.

Empanelled civil contractors have warned GHMC, CMC and MMC officials that they will stop ongoing works if their pending bills are not cleared by March 21. Contractors say they are facing financial strain due to unpaid dues and delays in processing bills.

The GHMC collected over 15 tonnes of electronic waste during a two-day special drive held at 110 collection points across the city. Cash incentives encouraged citizens to responsibly dispose of old electronic items instead of mixing them with regular waste.

Reconstruction of a decades-old bridge on the Hussain Sagar surplus nala near Ashok Nagar has triggered severe traffic congestion on the Ashok Nagar-Indira Park stretch in Hyderabad. The works are expected to continue for four months, affecting daily commuters.

GHMC’s town planning wing inspected 252 commercial buildings in Hyderabad for fire safety compliance. Officials flagged hazardous materials, issued notices for equipment installation or repair, and stressed follow-up actions to prevent fire accidents across the city.

Sanitation workers in Hyderabad staged a flash strike after Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy criticised garbage collection despite Swachh autos. Workers protested at the HMT dump yard in Qutbullahpur, alleging unpaid wages and lack of vehicles, escalating the city’s garbage row

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of sanitation workers, police personnel and officials has triggered protests by municipal employees and sharp reactions from unions, which accused him of shifting blame despite holding key portfolios such as Municipal Administration and Home.

GHMC has launched a WhatsApp service for citizens to report sanitation issues in Hyderabad, including garbage, overflowing bins, and choked nalas. Complaints with photo and location will alert sanitation teams for prompt action. A tutorial video has also been released.

GHMC has launched an e-Waste collection centre and a Mirror Library at Chacha Nehru Park in Masab Tank to promote safe recycling of electronic waste and encourage reading among residents. The initiative was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.

GHMC has begun excavation for a steel flyover and underpass near KBR Park, affecting traffic in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills. Commuters are advised to follow diversion routes as road narrowing and peak-hour congestion are expected during construction.