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By mid-August, Telangana’s Kharif sowing crossed 1.10 crore acres, surpassing last year’s figures. However, sowing is largely confined to rain-fed areas due to inconsistent rainfall, urea shortages, and irrigation delays. Delayed MSP bonuses have further impacted farmers' liquidity, leading many to opt for less water-intensive crops

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.

Telangana's Kharif sowing in 2025 has reached 90 lakh acres, a significant increase from last year. However, paddy transplantation remains behind schedule with only 35 lakh acres covered out of a target of 66 lakh. Erratic rainfall and urea shortages have hindered paddy sowing, while crops like cotton and maize are progressing well.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of sabotaging the Kaleshwaram project by not releasing irrigation water, pushing farmers into crisis. They alleged a political conspiracy to discredit KCR and warned of backlash in the upcoming local body elections.

Senior BRS leaders staged a protest at the Kannepalli pump house of the Kaleshwaram project in Jayashankar Bhupalapally, demanding the restart of motors to release water for Vanakalam crops. Police prevented entry, prompting a sit-in at the site

The State government has formed a committee of senior IAS officers to study the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. The summary will be presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to review it in Monday’s meeting

BRS MLA G Jagadishwar Reddy said former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao could supply water from Kaleshwaram in three days if the project was handed to him. He criticised the Congress government for mismanaging irrigation and troubling Telangana farmers

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of not operating KLIP pumps at Medigadda despite heavy Godavari inflows. He alleged political motives behind halting water lifting and warned of serious impact on farmers already suffering due to deficit rainfall

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of criminal negligence for not lifting Godavari water despite heavy inflows. He warned of a farmers’ march to the Kannepalli pumphouse and alleged CM Revanth Reddy was favouring Andhra Pradesh over Telangana farmers.

With no irrigation support from KLIP over a month into the water year, farmers in Telangana are gearing up for protests. Low inflows at Yellampalli and delays in repairs at Medigadda are worsening the situation for Kharif cultivation

Harish Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for ignoring maintenance of Telangana’s irrigation projects, citing multiple structural failures across the State. He slammed the Congress government for neglect and warned against politicising irrigation issues while failing to deliver on promises.

BJP MP Etala Rajender challenged CM Revanth Reddy to prove that the Kaleshwaram project lacked cabinet approval, asserting due procedure was followed. He also demanded a swift probe, criticised the Congress party’s track record, and urged urgent Medigadda repairs

Blames stalled Medigadda water lifts for drying up reservoirs and warns of growing distress among farmers

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi is set to launch its membership drive by next month. Preparations are underway as the party eyes the upcoming local body elections. Delays were caused by legal developments and KTR’s foreign trip. Committee formation begins soon.

Explains to PC Ghose Commission KLIS' re-engineering, submits documents, and later visits MLA Rajeshwar Reddy who was injured earlier at his residence

Former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao appeared before the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission in Hyderabad over the Kaleshwaram project probe. Despite tight security, BRS leaders and supporters gathered in large numbers near BRK Bhavan, shouting slogans in his support.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao told the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission that shifting the Kaleshwaram project intake point from Tummidi Hatti to Medigadda was necessary due to Maharashtra’s objections, water shortage, and ecological concerns. He submitted detailed evidence supporting the decision.

BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao appeared before the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission for nearly an hour on Monday, providing detailed evidence and responses during the ongoing investigation into the construction of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

Criticising the State government, Rao accused it of acting vindictively and doing injustice to Telangana’s farmers

The senior BRS MLA vows to expose the Congress party’s “false propaganda” and provide a clear account of the project’s achievements