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The GHMC has cancelled the Prajavani public grievance programme scheduled for October 19, citing administrative reasons.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan recalled how discussing the green bee-eater during his 2007 IFS interview became a memorable moment in his career. A keen birdwatcher, Karnan also shared his experiences of birding across India at the Hyderabad Bird Atlas event

Civic and police officials in Hyderabad have identified bottlenecks around the one‑way traffic system near KBR Park and decided to undertake selective road‑widening works. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed departments to expedite repairs and shift utility lines to ease congestion and improve traffic flow at key junctions.

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Census House Listing Operation in Shamshabad and reviewed field-level implementation at Enumeration Blocks 83 and 94. He directed officials to ensure complete household coverage, accurate data collection and timely completion of the exercise by June 9.

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan said 1.27 lakh households in the CURE region completed online self-enumeration. Over 25,000 personnel were trained for the census exercise, which began on May 11 and will continue till June 9 across the designated urban region.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected the Shastripuram RoB after a media report and confirmed it is ready for inauguration. He also reviewed Nalgonda flyover works and directed officials to expedite construction for completion by June.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan conducted an unscheduled inspection of the Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar steel flyover on Tuesday, directing officials to expedite construction and meet the firm June 2026 deadline. The flyover aims to ease traffic congestion in the area.

GHMC Commissioner R. V. Karnan inspected the Mega E-Waste Collection Drive at Baghlingampally on Monday, reviewing facilities and urging citizens to responsibly dispose of obsolete electronic items to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards.

The GHMC will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday to seek corporators’ views on the newly formed 300 divisions. Suggestions and objections from the public have been received since the notification was issued by the MA&UD on December 9

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

BRS legislators have alleged that the GHMC ward delimitation was done arbitrarily without public consultation after municipal mergers. Submitting a representation to the Commissioner, they demanded a review, corrections, and warned of legal action if statutory norms were violated

With only five days left to submit objections on the GHMC expansion notification, ward maps for the newly formed 300 divisions are yet to be uploaded. Residents say the absence of clear boundaries is hampering meaningful feedback, prompting assurances from the GHMC Commissioner.

The State government has increased the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wards from 150 to 300 through GOMs 266. The move follows the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies, based on a study by the Centre for Good Governance

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected Mallepally nala in Mehdipatnam on Monday and directed officials to speed up desilting and cleaning works to prevent waterlogging in surrounding areas during heavy rains

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has appealed to eligible citizens in Hyderabad to register as voters under the Special Summary Revision 2025 by September 17. Forms 6, 7, and 8 are available online and through Booth Level Officers

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy asked GHMC to justify its order closing beef shops on August 15 and 16, after a petitioner challenged the directive as arbitrary, lacking legal basis or explanation

GHMC and police officials held a review meeting to ensure smooth Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations from August 27 to September 6, with focus on safety, road repairs, and quality infrastructure at pandals