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Ganesh idol immersion at Hussain Sagar concluded around 2 pm on Saturday after a rush of hundreds of idols through central Hyderabad. Around 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city over two days, while GHMC and HMDA began clearing festival waste.

Ganesh idol immersion gained momentum at Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and other vehicles carrying idols moved towards the lake. Processions accompanied by drums and Teenmaar dances drew thousands of devotees across Hyderabad’s main roads.

Telangana’s decision to allow registration of eligible 22-A properties may revive transactions, but owners remain uncertain as the properties continue on the prohibited list. The unresolved status could affect bargaining power, property values and decisions to sell.

Hyderabad civic agencies have made extensive arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Friday, with designated immersion points, artificial ponds, swimmers and DRF teams deployed across the city. Arrangements are also underway for the immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol.

Nearly 200 GHMC sanitation workers and Swachh Auto Tipper drivers protested at the civic body's head office against the proposed privatisation of garbage collection. The workers demanded job security and government intervention, with tension escalating during a confrontation with police

Tons of garbage and biodegradable waste accumulated across Hyderabad roads over two days, particularly near Ganesh pandals and markets. GHMC sanitation teams launched a massive cleanup drive after more than 80 per cent of workers were absent during Ganesh festival celebrations.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised a permanent solution to the 22-A land issue but did not set a timeframe for resolving the wider controversy. He announced a high-powered committee, new regularisation policies and a survey of KCR family's lands.

GHMC door-to-door garbage collection workers took out a rally in Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon as part of their protest over their demands. Police stopped them near Basheerbagh as security was tightened amid several protests, prompting workers to head towards Tank Bund

BRS working president KT Rama Rao highlighted that Hyderabad’s Waste-to-Energy model, recognised in NCAP 2026, reflects the K. Chandrashekhar Rao government’s vision. The model processes 3,200 tonnes of waste daily across three plants with a combined capacity of 62.5 MW, including South India’s first plant at Jawaharnagar.

GHMC has detected duplicate and excess payment discrepancies involving Rs 6.92 crore across 78 ERP invoices for contractors. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said Rs 6.83 crore has already been recovered, while the Vigilance Wing and other authorities continue their enquiries

A Chanakya Strategies survey indicates that the BRS is regaining ground in Telangana, with 40.7 per cent of voters preferring the party against 37.1 per cent for Congress. It also highlights anti-incumbency, unemployment and farmers’ concerns as key issues.

A new 400-metre bridge across the Musi River at Moosarambagh, built at an estimated cost of Rs 52 crore, is nearing completion. GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed officials to complete pending works to enable its safe opening to commuters

The GHMC and Hyderabad police aim to complete Ganesh idol immersions at Hussain Sagar in a single day on September 25. Two upgraded platforms and additional cranes will be deployed, while work on the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol is progressing

Family members can appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick and overseas electors who receive notices and submit required documents or information, Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy said in a communication to election officials.

The Telangana government is considering holding elections to remaining urban local bodies, including five municipal corporations, in December after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is completed. Elections to Zilla Parishads and Mandal Parishads may follow the municipal polls.

The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13

Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 amid ongoing flyover and multi-level structure works. Officials said the temporary restrictions were finalised after studies and trials to ensure smoother traffic movement and faster project completion

The GHMC repaired 105 potholes and cleared over 170 metric tonnes of waste in Hyderabad on the second day of its special monsoon drive. The civic body also installed bins at shops, pruned tree branches, and conducted awareness programmes in schools.

The GHMC will launch a 10-day monsoon drive from August 11 to 21 across Hyderabad’s 150 wards, focusing on clearing legacy waste, desilting drains, repairing potholes, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and conducting anti-larval operations to curb dengue.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.