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A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s old city, sparking uproar and exposing poor coordination among GHMC, HMWSSB and Hydraa. Departments traded blame as residents demanded stronger oversight, better safety measures and unified responsibility for civic infrastructure

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government after a child fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad. He highlighted negligence, inter-departmental blame games among GHMC, HYDRAA, and HMWSSB, and accused CM Revanth Reddy of indifference toward civic governance

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been chosen for the Green Leadership Award 2025, to be presented in New York on September 24. The award recognises his efforts in urban greening and ecological initiatives that transformed Telangana and Hyderabad’s green cover

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, SCCoRS chairman, directed Telangana officials to ensure zero road fatalities. GHMC presented ongoing safety measures, including lane markings, footpaths, junction improvements, and signages, while stakeholders were urged to strengthen enforcement and preventive initiatives

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan urged recognised political parties to cooperate in preparing electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Draft rolls covering 407 polling stations have been published, with the final list due on September 30

A damaged 2-km road stretch near Cyber Towers in Hyderabad is causing daily traffic delays and frustration for IT professionals and commuters. With tanker movement worsening the condition, residents and employees are demanding GHMC’s urgent intervention and repair works

After Ganesh idol immersion, GHMC teams started cleaning major roads in Hyderabad, removing over 11,000 tons of waste. However, many internal roads and colonies remain dirty. Residents are worried about hygiene and say cleanup in their areas hasn’t started yet

Over 2.32 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hyderabad by 5.30 pm on Saturday, GHMC said. Kukatpally recorded the highest with 58,847 idols, followed by Khairatabad, Serilingampally, LB Nagar, Charminar, and Secunderabad zones

Hundreds of Ganesh idols were brought to Hussain Sagar for immersion a day ahead of the scheduled centralised event due to the upcoming lunar eclipse. The early rush, managed by GHMC and police officials using cranes, caused traffic congestion around the lake.

Ahead of the centralised Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad, the GHMC has accelerated road and drainage repair works. Of the 14,050 potholes identified, over 11,000 have been repaired, along with catch pits and other civic infrastructure.

The GHMC has launched a pilot project in Circle-12 using robotic technology to clean stormwater drains. Equipped with CCTV cameras, the machines detect blockages, desilt drains, and improve safety. If successful, the initiative will be extended citywide

The GHMC reported Rs. 759.98 crore in revenue from April to August 2025, a 90 per cent rise from last year. Officials attributed the growth to real estate activity and upcoming H-CITI infrastructure projects boosting confidence in Hyderabad’s property sector.

With the Ganesh idol immersion scheduled for September 6, GHMC is speeding up road repairs, barricading and street lighting in Hyderabad. The main procession will begin after the Balapur laddu auction and converge at Hussain Sagar for immersion

Ganesh idol immersion preparations in Hyderabad face setbacks due to damaged roads, poor sanitation, and garbage-strewn immersion spots. Devotees have expressed concern over unclean ponds and ineffective waste clearance, urging GHMC to act swiftly to ensure a clean and safe festive season

The GHMC will host the second edition of the Indie Puppy Adoption drive at Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park on August 31, between 7 am and 10 am. The drive offers healthy, vaccinated, and dewormed puppies for adoption at no cost.

A portion of an old heritage building at Darulshifa in Hyderabad, once the MCH office, collapsed shortly after midnight on Friday. No casualties were reported. Officials and public representatives rushed to the spot, while historians recalled its civic legacy

The South Central Railway clarified that the issue at Arts College Railway Station subway, reported earlier as unsafe for pedestrians, has been resolved. The GHMC attended to storm water drainage works at the underpass following recent heavy rains

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has appointed senior officials as nodal officers for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-poll. Their responsibilities include manpower, law and order, MCC enforcement, EVM management, cyber security and election-related complaints

The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) will distribute over 3.2 lakh eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols in Hyderabad and districts for Vinayaka Chaturthi. Minister Konda Surekha launched the campaign, which also includes workshops and awareness programmes promoting sustainable festive practices

Osmania University will conduct its Inter-college swimming championship for men and women on August 25 at GHMC Swimming Pool, Secunderabad. Team selections will be overseen by Prof K Deepla and Manoj Bidla