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Telangana High Court extended protection for sterilised stray dogs, allowing GHMC to act only on verified complaints of attacks. AASRA argued that dog removals ignored Supreme Court guidelines. The court posted the case for further hearing on December 2

GHMC town planning officials began demolishing unauthorised constructions at Ambience Fort in Attapur on Monday. Additional floors and structures were found built without setback permissions. With heavy police presence, officials warned that strict action would follow against illegal structures across the Rajendranagar circle.

The Telangana government has earned Rs 2,860 crore from liquor shop applications under the new Excise Policy, which came into effect on Monday. With licence fees, tenders and taxes included, total excise earnings may cross Rs 1 lakh crore as polls approach

Under a major road safety drive, GHMC identified 22,797 potholes and repaired 21,511 by November 28. Over 1,000 catch pits, nearly 500 covers, and multiple medians were fixed. All GHMC zones reported significant progress in ongoing road repair works

GHMC has opened two new Indiramma canteens at NTPC, Kavadiguda and Bagh Lingampally to provide affordable meals to the urban poor. Operated by the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation, the canteens serve breakfast and lunch at just Rs 5 each to poor people.

Road excavations and underground drainage works in Jubilee Hills, launched ahead of the by-poll, are advancing slowly, leaving open trenches and disrupting traffic. Residents raise safety concerns for children and elderly while GHMC assures completion before Sankranthi.

BRS MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of betraying people in GHMC limits by failing to deliver on promises and reducing BC representation in gram panchayat polls. Addressing party functionaries, he assured workers that BRS would restore development and reward loyalty.

The GHMC has approved a resolution to allocate Rs 2 crore for each of its 150 divisions to strengthen civic infrastructure. The funds are intended for improvements in roads, drainage, streetlights, pollution control, stormwater drains, parks, community halls, and other public amenities.

The GHMC Council has unanimously approved the MA&UD’s preamble proposing the merger of 27 urban local bodies located within or adjoining the Outer Ring Road. GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan confirmed the approval through an official release.

In a significant decision, the Congress government has merged 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) within the Outer Ring Road limits into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), increasing its wards from 150 to 177.

RS corporators and MLAs protested at the Hyderabad GHMC meeting against the Congress government's Industrial Transformation Policy, alleging misappropriation of industrial lands. Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi deferred the discussion, as it was not part of the agenda

The GHMC Head Office in Hyderabad has completed beautification works, including a new fountain at its eastern entrance. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar and YSR were relocated after years of delay. The fountain will be unveiled Tuesday

GHMC has begun road-leveling works near Tri-Island, close to BRK Bhavan, to ease traffic congestion for commuters heading towards the Secretariat and Lakdi-ka-Pul. The project, costing Rs 84 lakh, aims to create a free left turn for vehicles coming from Adarsh Nagar and MLA Quarters, following traffic police observations of frequent accidents at the junction.

GHMC has issued notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for defaulting on trade licence fees. Annapurna Studios, which hosted Bigg Boss Season 9 without authorisation, cleared Rs 7 lakhs after receiving notices but still owes more. Ramanaidu Studios, meanwhile, paid only Rs 1,900 against dues of Rs 1.92 lakhs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy knew there was nothing in the Formula E case and expressed willingness to take a lie detector test. He accused Congress of forcing defected BRS MLAs to resign and predicted early GHMC polls

Residents of Kalyan Nagar and Vengalrao Nagar in Jubilee Hills are upset over incomplete cement concrete roads left dug up for weeks. They say the unfinished work is causing traffic issues, safety problems and hardship for senior citizens, children and daily commuters

GHMC issued notices to Annapurna and Ramanaidu Studios over unpaid trade licence fees. Annapurna, hosting a Bigg Boss 9 set without permission, paid Rs 7 lakh; Ramanaidu has paid Rs 1,900 against Rs 1.92 lakh dues. Both must settle full payments.

The GHMC Standing Committee approved land acquisition in Secunderabad Cantonment for two alternate roads/ROB at AoC Circle, a four-lane Rasoolpura junction, and flyovers at Fatehbowli and Nanal Nagar. Other projects include a KPHB food lab and a multi-level parking near Khilwat

GHMC has issued fresh orders for obtaining and renewing trade licences for 2026. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025, with penalties of 25 per cent and 50 per cent applicable for late submissions. Traders and establishments can apply online via the GHMC website or at Mee Seva centres.

The Telangana High Court directed the State Government to continue the petitioners as Chief Promoters of nine District Fishermen Cooperative Societies, noting that elections had not yet been held. The Court said they must remain in position until the Government issues further orders