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The Red-breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Europe, has returned to Hyderabad’s Ameenpur Lake for the 2026 season, delighting birdwatchers.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting temples after demolishing houses of the poor in Khammam. He alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish Sharada Peetham’s Rajashyamala Temple in Kokapet, despite the BRS having sanctioned land for its construction in 2019.

Former Minister Koppula Eshwar accused the Congress government of targeting the poor through large-scale house demolitions in Telangana. He alleged 600 houses were razed in Khammam and warned that 50,000 more could face demolition under the Gandhi Sarovar project.

Tension erupted in Khanamet, Madhapur, on Thursday when HYDRAA officials carried out a demolition drive against shops allegedly built on temple land.

Residents across Hyderabad voiced concerns during HYDRAA’s first phone-in programme, reporting sewage mixing into lakes, foul odour, mosquito menace, and sleepless nights. Complaints also included road encroachments in Dundigal Municipality and illegal occupation of government land in Attapur.

HYDRAA has announced a weekly phone-in programme for residents within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) area to lodge civic complaints. Starting this Saturday, the programme will run every week from 12 pm to 1 pm.

HYDRAA officials in Sangareddy have removed encroachments on Mellacheruvu lake in Tellapur municipality and erected fencing to prevent future violations. The action followed citizen complaints and a visit by Commissioner AV Ranganath.

Hydraa officials continued fire safety inspections for the second day in Hyderabad, seizing six furniture shops for violating safety norms. Authorities found lack of fire equipment, permits and unsafe storage of chemicals during joint inspections with civic and power officials.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath has asked BHEL not to obstruct the beautification of Rayasamudram Cheruvu, stating that lakes are public assets. He said development works would proceed without demolishing houses or inconveniencing the public.

Tension flared in Telecom Nagar, Raidurg, when HYDRAA teams with police support demolished shelters built on land earmarked for a park. Families resisted eviction, alleging no prior notice. HYDRAA later clarified that BSNL employees had been allotted 4,000 sq yards for a park in a 1982 HUDA-approved layout.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath criticised the lack of coordination among GHMC, Water Board, Irrigation Department, Raheja Mindspace, and Ramky company for the foul smell emanating from Durgam Cheruvu. He convened a meeting with organisations responsible for safeguarding the lake.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy for criticising his remarks on Rahul Gandhi while ignoring similar comments made earlier by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy has denied allegations of encroaching on land within the full tank level of Durgam Cheruvu, asserting that the case filed against him and his brother is baseless and politically motivated. He clarified that his family’s earlier land purchase was invalidated by the High Court and replaced with Transferable Development Rights.

The Telangana High Court directed Madhapur Police to assist Sunnam Cheruvu restoration works without using force, and appointed an RDO-level officer for neutral supervision. The order came amid disputes between HYDRAA and local residents over lake boundaries and permissions

Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (Hydraa) will use drones to monitor and prevent illegal encroachments on government lands. Authorities are reclaiming occupied lands, erecting fences and notices, and cracking down on illegal sheds and rental activities

The Telangana High Court strongly criticised Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath in the Bathukamma Kunta dispute, warning of a non-bailable warrant if he skips the December 5 hearing. In a separate case, the court halted Hydraa’s Sunnam Cheruvu works for violating norms

Telangana High Court’s rebuke of Commissioner HYDRAA is a reminder that the law is the master and the administration merely its servant

The Telangana High Court addressed a contempt petition from Sandhya Hotels regarding alleged unauthorized demolition by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). During the hearing, HYDRAA's Standing Counsel requested additional time to submit a counter-affidavit explaining the justification for the demolition.

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court strongly criticised HYDRAA and its Commissioner AV Ranganath for repeated violations of judicial directions under the guise of lake restoration. Hearing contempt petitions, the judge warned that authority must serve the public, not display power, and questioned HYDRAA’s statutory basis for unilateral actions.

BRS leader and former TG Wakf Board and TG Hajj Committee Chairman Mohammed Saleem expressed confidence that the party would win the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Addressing the media, he said minority communities were content during the previous BRS rule, citing improved infrastructure and task-oriented policing.