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The Centre notified rules under the VB-G RAM G Act, outlining the transition from MGNREGS, wage and unemployment allowance payments through DBT, and expenditure norms. The new rural employment framework officially replaces MGNREGS from July 1 across the country

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to adhere strictly to the Centre’s procurement guidelines, limiting purchases at MSP to the quota approved by the Union government. Ministers expressed concern that reduced procurement could hurt farmers, particularly after the State recorded bumper harvests.

A 47-year-old MGNREGS worker collapsed at a worksite in Edulapalli village, Sangareddy district, and was declared dead on arrival at Zaheerabad hospital.

A 55-year-old MGNREGS worker died of a suspected heart attack while working at a site in Rebarthi village of Siddipet district on Thursday. Fellow workers attempted CPR before officials visited the site and provided immediate financial relief to the family.

While data-driven governance has improved rural development tracking, it fails to capture lived realities

Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to erase Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, alleging political fear behind the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme as Viksit Bharat

Over 2,700 acres of farmland in Medak were buried under sand after August rains. Officials plan to use MGNREGS workers to clear fields, easing costs for farmers who now seek quick relief to prepare for Yasangi crops.

An engineering consultant with MGNREGS in Maddur mandal of Siddipet district was arrested by ACB officials for allegedly accepting a Rs 11,500 bribe. The accused was produced before court, and ACB urged citizens to report such incidents.

The Telangana Sarpanch Sangham Joint Action Committee has demanded that the State government release Rs 1,200 crore in MGNREGS funds sent by the Centre. The committee also urged release of pending bills for works taken up earlier by Sarpanches

Harish Rao demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy immediately release pending salaries to all MGNREGS APOs and sanitation workers

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the death of K Srinivas, an MGNREGS officer who died of a heart attack allegedly due to unpaid salaries. He demanded immediate payment of dues to APOs and sanitation staff

A farmer, Boda Yadaiah (48) found hanging to the ceiling at his residence at Narsingi village in Papannapet mandal. The probe is on

Rural development must measure not just what people earn but also how they live

He lashed out at the government for asking the farmers to submit a self-declaration for getting Rythu Bharosa

Raghunandan Rao said the Centre had released Rs.1200 crore six months ago for MGNREGS, but the State government utilized only Rs.200 crore and diverted the remaining Rs.1000 crore for other purposes

Though the State government appointed a three-member Cabinet sub-committee to look into the issues and submit its report, none is aware of its fate.

Though each ground was developed by spending Rs.4 lakh, they have been left useless as youth are not utilizing them.

Once served the locals as a place to relax the park is now full of weeds and wild growth due to lack of maintenance.

As a support staff, they play a crucial role in the execution of works under the NREGS which aims at enhancing livelihood security of rural households and prioritises sustainable development.

This is after BJP candidate M Raghunandan Rao lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission alleging that these employees had violated the Model Code of Conduct.