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Osmania University may face difficulty paying staff salaries after the Telangana government reduced its block grants by Rs 42 crore for 2026-27, even as other universities saw increased funding and Rs 1,000 crore was allocated for infrastructure development
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Telangana’s higher education system faces a severe crisis as several universities have no professors and large-scale faculty vacancies. Delays in recruitment and policy issues have affected academic activity, with the government planning to begin hiring in the coming months.
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A Kakatiya University student died while undergoing treatment after attempting suicide, allegedly due to harassment by senior students. The incident followed a hostel dispute, after which she consumed poison twice. Her parents have lodged a complaint with police
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State universities in Telangana, including Osmania University, have resolved to implement the National Education Policy 2020 framework for UG and PG programmes from the 2026–27 academic year. Kakatiya University will conduct CPGET for admissions
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A clash broke out between MBA and economics first-year students at a hostel in Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, over sharing leftover food. Two students suffered head injuries, and police deployed a picket to prevent further trouble
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Kakatiya University released "Rivers of Grace" by Prof. B Suresh Lal, exploring India’s iconic and lesser-known rivers, their cultural, historical, and ecological significance, blending stories, conservation insights, and spiritual reflections
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A student from Mancherial, has been selected to participate in the all-India University athletic meet scheduled in Mangalore, Karnataka, on January 12.
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Khammam District defeated Mahabubabad District by one run in the East Zone league of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup at Warangal. Imran Shaik top‑scored with 37 and was named player of the match as Khammam posted 159/9
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ABVP activists in Hanamkonda demanded that the government sanction Rs.1,000 crore for Kakatiya University’s development, similar to Osmania University. They highlighted the lack of basic facilities, unfilled staff posts and rising fees, urging Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to address the students’ concerns
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Kakatiya University’s Law College and Resource Centre for UN observed Human Rights Day in Hanamkonda, with speakers stressing awareness, accountability, and the role of legal education. Experts highlighted the UDHR’s relevance and the 2025 theme, ‘Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials’
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India’s first Dr Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University has evolved from the Kothagudem School of Mines, which traces its origins to Osmania University’s 1956 Mining Engineering Department. While new courses are planned, student groups say faculty shortages and infrastructural gaps remain unaddressed
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Despite nearly two years in power, the Telangana Congress government has failed to constitute full-fledged Executive Councils (ECs) for the State universities. Except for the Kakatiya University, no State conventional and technical university has a full-fledged EC.
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Senior journalist A Krishna Rao, speaking at the Janadharmadu MS Acharya 7th Memorial Lecture at Kakatiya University, warned that social media has blurred the line between truth and falsehood, fuelling misinformation. He emphasised neutrality in journalism, the importance of language, and the role of literature as society’s response.
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BRSV activists distributed ‘Student Baki (dues) cards’ at Kakatiya University, highlighting Congress and Revanth Reddy’s unfulfilled promises on jobs, DSC tests, Vidya Guarantee, and fee reimbursements. Leaders warned that non-payment of Rs 8,000 crore dues affects thousands of students
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Kakatiya University VC Prof K Pratap Reddy urged alumni associations to engage in global collaborations. He highlighted achievements of the Pharmacy Department, proposed an Alumni Centre of Excellence, and invited alumni to participate in the Golden Jubilee concluding ceremony in Warangal
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BRSV activists staged a protest at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, demanding cancellation of the recent Group-1 exam over alleged irregularities. They accused the Congress government of neglecting unemployed youth and highlighted a disparity in selection numbers between English and Telugu medium candidates.
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At the inaugural session of the Telangana Science Congress–2025 held at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, former DRDO Chairman Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy called on Indian youth to embrace innovation and global competition in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, and quantum tech.
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Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced that the newly sanctioned Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Kothagudem will be inaugurated in August. The university, planned during the Telangana Statehood movement, will be developed to world-class standards on a 300-acre site.
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Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said education must build character, not just careers, at KU’s 23rd convocation. IICT director Dr D Srinivasa Reddy inspired students with his life story. KU marked its Golden Jubilee with 446 medals and 374 PhDs awarded
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Pedestrians and outsiders would not be allowed into the university premises on July 6 and July 7.