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BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and Mutha Gopal criticised the Congress government for sidelining Bathukamma celebrations and neglecting women’s welfare and civic infrastructure in Hyderabad. They praised former CM KCR for elevating Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana pride and condemned recent changes to the Telangana Thalli statue.

Following the release of surplus water from Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar, over 1,200 families were evacuated from flood-hit areas along the Musi River in Hyderabad. GHMC and HYDRAA teams carried out rescue operations, including saving five people trapped on the ORR service road.

Following heavy rainfall and rising inflows into Himayatsagar and Osmansagar, GHMC evacuated 55 residents from flood-prone areas near Shivaji Bridge and Bhoo Laxmi Temple. The evacuees were relocated to Gode-ki-Khabar Community Hall.

The GHMC has launched the Estate Management System (EMS), a digital platform aimed at streamlining lease payments and improving oversight of municipal properties. Citizens can now pay rents online, while officials gain access to real-time Demand, Collection, and Balance (DCB) data.

A heavy downpour on Friday disrupted daily life in Hyderabad’s old city, flooding roads and homes in several localities. Motorists navigated knee-deep water while business activity came to a standstill. Disaster Response Teams and GHMC personnel faced challenges in clearing waterlogged streets.

Heavy downpours in Hyderabad on Friday caused traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and public transport delays. IT corridors, GHMC suburbs, and major roads were severely affected. Daily life, including Navaratri and Bathukamma festivities, saw lower turnout and disruptions.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy has announced a series of infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 784 crore to address civic challenges in the constituency. Key works include the Vajpayee Nagar RuB, RK Puram Flyover, and development of AOC roads.

The GHMC has sanctioned Rs. 2.95 crore to restore a small bridge in Yakutpura, popularly known as ‘London Bridge’. Though unrelated to its namesake in the UK, the bridge earned its name from local residents during post-rain repairs. Narrow and used only by two-wheelers, the bridge is set to be widened to accommodate larger vehicles.

The GHMC Standing Committee has proposed renaming the Telugu Thalli flyover to Telangana Thalli flyover and recommended it to the State government. It also approved land acquisition for road widening near RK Puram, extended streetlight maintenance till December 2025.

GHMC has fined Ramky agency Rs one lakh for negligence in garbage collection along Alijapur Road, Karwan, and Jubilee Hills areas. The civic body warned that strict action will continue against sanitation lapses to safeguard public health

The State government will launch a core urban city plan under Telangana Rising. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered reforms in schools, healthcare and sanitation, permanent government buildings, lake conservation, and Hussain Sagar’s development into a world-class tourist hub

Residents of Srinagar Colony in Hyderabad are facing severe sewage overflow, causing unhygienic conditions and health risks. Despite repeated complaints, GHMC and HMWSSB have not acted, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate intervention to resolve the issue

Residents and walkers in Sanathnagar are alarmed by the worsening condition of the lake at KLN Park, which has become choked with algae and floating waste following heavy rains. The foul smell is affecting over 1,200 daily visitors and raising concerns ahead of the Bathukamma festival.

A powerful thunderstorm struck Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with eastern parts like Hayathnagar, Uppal and LB Nagar receiving significant rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar recorded the highest at 85 mm. The downpour later spread to areas like Jeedimetla, Balanagar and Nizampet.

As Bathukamma celebrations begin across Hyderabad, concerns have emerged over the poor condition of several lakes and ponds, which remain littered and choked with hyacinth and algal bloom. Despite GHMC’s claims of preparing over 384 water bodies and deploying sanitation staff, parks like Krishna Kanth continue to draw complaints from visitors.

GHMC has partnered with UN-accredited NGO 1M1B to train young job seekers in digital and professional skills. Twenty participants were trained in the first batch, with six earning certifications. GHMC officials awarded certificates and promised further job support

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have worsened road conditions, with potholes, craters, and missing manholes causing traffic jams and hazards for pedestrians. GHMC has temporarily halted its safety drive, while HMWSSB clears waterlogged areas and overflowing sewage

TGRERA has ordered VB City LLP in Jubilee Hills to follow GHMC fire safety guidelines after a resident reported a fire and poor safety systems. GHMC inspection found serious deficiencies, including missing fire extinguishers and low water pressure in the building

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of dictatorial governance, corruption, and vendetta politics. From the Group-1 exam fiasco and altered Ring Road alignment to the Hyderabad Metro crisis and law and order failures, KTR painted a grim picture of Telangana under Congress rule.

Tension gripped Parsigutta ‘X’ roads after 25-year-old Dinesh, swept away in a nala during Sunday rains, remained untraced. Angry locals staged a protest against civic authorities, demanding urgent action. Police and GHMC assured intensified rescue operations along the nala