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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

Techie Nanda Kishore Marri, founder of the Sankalpam NGO, distributed sweaters to GHMC workers at Irrum Manzil Colony as temperatures dropped in the city. He supported 22 workers on Tuesday and plans to reach more with help from friends and philanthropists

Following the Election Commission’s lifting of the MCC, GHMC and Hyderabad Collectorate organised ‘Prajavani’ to receive petitions. Officials received 67 at GHMC main office, 105 across zones, and 161 at the Collectorate, while Hyderabad Disaster Response got 52 petitions

A five-storey building at Chaknawadi in Goshamahal developed major cracks on Monday afternoon due to adjoining deep excavation works. Police and GHMC officials evacuated residents, halted nearby construction and cordoned off the area. No injuries were reported

The Animal Warriors Conservation Society, with GHMC and HCL Foundation, has launched awareness programmes across Hyderabad to promote responsible kite flying and discourage the use of banned nylon manja. Sessions in parks and schools aim to reduce bird injuries during the upcoming kite-flying season

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced that its weekly ‘Prajavani’ programme, aimed at addressing public grievances, will resume from November 17 at the Head Office. The programme, held every Monday, was temporarily suspended due to the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency by-election.

Begum Bazar, Telangana’s largest commodities hub, is reeling under heavy traffic congestion as road repair works continue. Traders and commuters face daily inconvenience, urging GHMC to complete the project quickly in the city’s historic 400-year-old marketplace

The HMDA convened a stakeholder meeting to review the draft Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for 2050. The plan outlines a sustainable transport strategy aligned with national and regional policies. HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed urged stakeholders to submit feedback and departmental inputs to refine the draft.

The GHMC vigilance wing and Hyderabad police are deploying 139 drones across 407 polling stations for the Jubilee Hills bypoll on November 11. The drones will enable real-time surveillance to enhance transparency, prevent irregularities, and ensure smooth polling.

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, authorities have ramped up security and logistical arrangements. Drones will monitor 130 locations covering 407 polling stations, while over 1,760 security personnel including paramilitary forces have been deployed.

A decades-old tree at Krishna Kanth Park in Yousufguda, Hyderabad, was felled by GHMC’s Urban Biodiversity Wing to prevent unauthorised entry into the park at night. The move triggered strong reactions from morning walkers, yoga practitioners, and environmental activists, who criticised the lack of ecological assessment and demanded a detailed explanation.

Under its road safety initiative, GHMC repaired 19,380 out of 20,882 potholes identified across Hyderabad till October 31. The civic body also completed 913 catch pit repairs, 461 cover replacements, and 14 central median repairs across six zones in the city

With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for a united push to win the Jubilee Hills by-election, framing it as a launchpad for the 2026 GHMC polls. He criticised the Congress government for civic neglect and urged party leaders to highlight past development under BRS rule while preparing for potential bypolls in other constituencies.

The GHMC sealed Sri Chaitanya School in Serilingampally for lacking parking space and a cellar. The management shifted exams online and relocated Class 10 students to Chandanagar. Parents have appealed to officials to allow the school to operate temporarily.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete the construction of the new Osmania Hospital at the old Goshamahal stadium within two years. A coordination committee will monitor progress, ensuring modern facilities and improved road connectivity