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A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.

The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad concluded peacefully at Hussain Sagar on Saturday afternoon after spilling into a second day. Nearly 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city, with GHMC sanitation teams clearing over 4,500 tonnes of festival waste.

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.

Motorists faced severe inconvenience as roads around Hussain Sagar remained closed for the second consecutive day due to Ganesh immersion arrangements. Long queues and traffic congestion were reported near Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund as police enforced diversions.

Ganesh idol immersions continued at Hussain Sagar for the second day on Saturday, with hundreds of idols awaiting immersion. More than 40 cranes were deployed, while heavy crowds and vehicular movement created challenges for sanitation teams along procession routes.

The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli briefly joined devotees and young girls in dancing during the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion procession at NTR Marg on Friday. The moment captured the festive spirit among police personnel managing crowds, traffic and security during the celebrations.

Balapur Ganesh commenced its nearly 19-km Shobha Yatra from Balapur to Hussain Sagar on Friday. The procession will pass through several parts of the Old City amid heavy security, with the idol expected to reach Charminar in the evening before immersion.

Telangana DGP CV Anand announced that 30,000 police personnel have been deployed across Hyderabad to ensure security, crowd management, and traffic regulation during the Ganesh immersion processions. Special measures, including SHE Teams and Task Force deployment, have been taken to safeguard women and prevent theft.

Hussain Sagar witnessed a small number of Ganesh idol immersions on the third day of Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities. Devotees brought idols from their homes, while families gathered along Tank Bund. The centralised immersion in Hyderabad is scheduled for September 25.

Thirty-two boat drivers and support staff from water tourism destinations across Telangana received CPR and AED training at Hussain Sagar Lake under the 1,000 CPR Brand Ambassadors initiative. The programme included hands-on emergency response training, rescue techniques, and practical skill assessments using mannequins.

B. Ravi Kumar and Shringhari Roy clinched the Optimist Main Fleet boys' and girls' titles respectively at the YAI-Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta. Several other categories, including ILCA 4 boys and Optimist Green girls, will be decided on Saturday.

Team Trishna Sailing Club defeated Team Telangana Sailing Association in a deciding race to win the Optimist Class Team Racing title at the 6th YAI-Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta on Hussain Sagar after a thrilling contest in challenging wind conditions.

Constant rain and shifting squalls tested young sailors on Day 2 of the 6th YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta 2026 at Hussain Sagar, with Shringhari Roy, B. Ravi Kumar, and Tulsi Patle holding their lead across key fleets

Sixth YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta inaugurated at Hussain Sagar in HyderabadThe sixth YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta 2026 was inaugurated at Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad on Monday.

The EME Sailing Association successfully hosted the first ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship alongside the 40th Hyderabad Sailing Week. The historic event drew 124 domestic and international sailors competing across elite ILCA-4, 6, and 7 classes

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has issued a legal notice to Deccan Chronicle, alleging defamation over a front-page report linking him to building permissions near Hussain Sagar. The notice demands removal of the article and an unconditional apology within 48 hours, warning of civil and criminal proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.

Several Grade E lakes in Hyderabad have become major breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes due to severe pollution, low oxygen levels and water hyacinth growth, raising concerns over dengue, chikungunya and malaria risks, according to experts and the Telangana Lake Health Survey.

Agniveer Patil Anuraj and Agniveer Harsh Tiwari emerged champions in the ILCA-6 and ILCA-7 categories respectively at the Corps of EME Sailing Regatta 2026. HQ Southern Command claimed the Overall Championship Trophy at Hussain Sagar Lake