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In a significant decision, the Congress government has merged 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) within the Outer Ring Road limits into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), increasing its wards from 150 to 177.

RS corporators and MLAs protested at the Hyderabad GHMC meeting against the Congress government's Industrial Transformation Policy, alleging misappropriation of industrial lands. Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi deferred the discussion, as it was not part of the agenda

The GHMC Head Office in Hyderabad has completed beautification works, including a new fountain at its eastern entrance. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar and YSR were relocated after years of delay. The fountain will be unveiled Tuesday

GHMC has begun road-leveling works near Tri-Island, close to BRK Bhavan, to ease traffic congestion for commuters heading towards the Secretariat and Lakdi-ka-Pul. The project, costing Rs 84 lakh, aims to create a free left turn for vehicles coming from Adarsh Nagar and MLA Quarters, following traffic police observations of frequent accidents at the junction.

GHMC has issued notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for defaulting on trade licence fees. Annapurna Studios, which hosted Bigg Boss Season 9 without authorisation, cleared Rs 7 lakhs after receiving notices but still owes more. Ramanaidu Studios, meanwhile, paid only Rs 1,900 against dues of Rs 1.92 lakhs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy knew there was nothing in the Formula E case and expressed willingness to take a lie detector test. He accused Congress of forcing defected BRS MLAs to resign and predicted early GHMC polls

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.