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Deficit rainfall linked to El Niño and delays in restoring the Medigadda barrage have heightened water availability concerns in Telangana. More than 10 TMC of Godavari water has flowed downstream since June 1, while experts say timely repairs could have enabled storage for drinking water and irrigation

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was deliberately blocking repairs to the Kaleshwaram project, worsening drought conditions in Telangana.

The RTC will operate special bus services for pilgrims travelling to Kaleshwaram during the Saraswati Pushkaralu from May 21 to June 1. TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy said the services are aimed at ensuring safe and comfortable travel, with advance booking available through the corporation’s official website.

Despite police action, the spurious cotton seed menace continues in Mancherial, with cases rising in recent years. Smugglers operate across State borders, targeting farmers with illegal seeds, while enforcement gaps and alleged corruption hamper control efforts.

Former BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a significant development and alleging that earlier actions against BRS leaders were politically motivated.

Revanth Reddy defended his Medigadda visit, calling it a pre-planned technical inspection. He accused BRS of diversion tactics, flagged Kaleshwaram irregularities, and pressed for a CBI probe while reaffirming the government’s commitment to repairs

Beyond the famed temples, Kaleshwaram’s rivers, tribal traditions and indigenous Tussar silk weave an untold Telangana story

The Telangana High Court began final hearings on petitions filed by K Chandrashekhar Rao and others challenging the Justice P C Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project irregularities. Senior counsel argued the findings were legally and procedurally flawed

Forest officials detected the movement of a tiger in the closed Medipalli opencast coal mine near Godavarikhani in Peddapalli district. Pug marks found at multiple locations prompted search operations and an alert to nearby villages.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, once Telangana’s pride, remains idle with 104 pumps inactive for two years. Floods, safety directives and poor maintenance have crippled operations, raising fears of permanent damage to critical pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

Non-operation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project since October 2023 has hit Telangana farmers hard, reducing paddy acreage, increasing groundwater dependence and causing losses of over Rs.8,000 crore. Crop failures, low yields and farmer suicides highlight urgent need for revival

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

Telangana HC granted interim protection to former Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi, directing the State government not to take action based on the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project irregularities. The matter is adjourned to October 7

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for reducing governance to “politics of distraction and intimidation.” He accused the Congress government of misusing commissions, CBI probes, and BC reservations, while failing farmers and unemployed youth in Telangana.

BRS leader T Harish Rao reiterated that K Chandrashekhar Rao remains the party’s supreme leader, dismissing Kavitha’s allegations. Speaking in London, he attacked the Congress government over the Kaleshwaram project, urea crisis, and real estate issues, while highlighting KCR’s flagship welfare and irrigation schemes

The BRS Dubbak constituency unit, led by MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy, will hold a Chalo Mallanna Sagar programme on Wednesday to counter the Congress government’s move for a CBI probe into Kaleshwaram. The rally seeks to showcase Mallanna Sagar’s irrigation success

BRS activists staged a rasta roko at Manair bridge in Rajanna-Sircilla, protesting the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They accused the Congress and BJP of targeting the party and opposed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s call for a CBI probe

BRS cadres staged protests across Khammam and Kothagudem on Tuesday, accusing the Congress and BJP of conspiring against Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and the Kaleshwaram project. Police detained several protesters as leaders alleged the government had failed to deliver its promises

BJP MP Etala Rajender criticised the Justice PC Ghose Commission report as “marred with mistakes” and welcomed the Congress government’s decision to hand over the Kaleshwaram project probe to the CBI. Union Home Minister Bandi Sanjay said the BJP’s stand was vindicated

BRS activists staged Jalabhishekam at the Telangana martyrs memorial in Karimnagar using Kaleshwaram water, protesting against the Ghose Commission report. Leaders accused the Congress government of targeting K Chandrashekhar Rao and vowed to repair Medigadda barrage if voted back to power