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Concerns arise over the Musi Riverfront Development Project's ₹58,000 crore cost and consultancy selection, with the MRDCL unexpectedly canceling tenders before awarding the contract to a consortium amid alleged political meetings

The demolition of houses took place at Narsingi, Jiyaguda, Chaderghat and few other places on the Musi River stretch.

KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for targeting the poor during the festive season of Dasara and Bathukamma, accusing him of bearing grudge against them for not voting for the Congress

Learning about KT Rama Rao's visit to meet the victims of the beautification project, the Congress workers led by Motha Rohith obstructed his convoy in Musheerabad.

"We can only fight this government if we stand united. If one person faces an issue, everyone must come together," he said,

Pointing out that CM Revanth Reddy was orchestrating a massive Rs 1.5 lakh cr scandal under the guise of river beautification, KTR warned that the project’s true objective was to fund Cong's election campaigns

During his public address, Harish Rao criticized the State government's Musi Riverfront Development project, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of displacing thousands of poor families under the guise of development. He condemned the government's misplaced priorities, arguing that it was endangering citizens' lives to benefit corporate interests.

The woman died by suicide allegedly amid apprehensions that the houses belonging to her daughters could be demolished

Ageny chief AV Ranganath says said no notices were issued to anyone, claims the woman resorted to the extreme step after apprehensions expressed by her daughters

Faced with an uncertain future, scores of families from dwelling units in areas around the Musi river took to the streets on Friday.

The State government on Wednesday issued orders sanctioning 15,000 2BHK houses to families residing in dwelling units of the river bed and buffer zone of Musi River.

The Musi project might be a cover for corruption, given the inconsistent cost estimates and the lack of a detailed project report (DPR) before announcing such high figures, says KTR

Amrapali Kata, the Commissioner of GHMC, released a statement urging caution due to the increased water flow at the Chaderghat bridge. 

Addressing a press conference here, he said the government should first clean all the lakes, nallas and Sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the twin cities before taking up the Musi project.

Following the first heritage ride on last month, this second edition promises to be even more engaging. Participants will delve into the historical significance of the Musi River, learning about its pivotal role in Hyderabad's heritage.

The Rs.1.5 lakh crore was estimated to be spent on different projects over the next five years. An action plan was being prepared for the purpose, says CM Revanth Reddy.

The CM appealed to the Union Minister to allot Rs.4,000 crore under the National River Conservation Plan. He also sought Rs.6,000 crore for filling Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs with water from River Godavari.

The State government initially estimated the Musi River beautification project cost at Rs 50,000 crore and was later revised to Rs 70,000 crore. Recently, the estimates were freshly revised to a staggering Rs 1.5 lakh crore even before the draft plans are prepared.

This is after consultants were invited for preparing an aggregate master plan for the project. The master plan is being prepared for a site area covering 55 km of the River Musi.

Highlighting future projects, Reddy announced plans to expand the metro rail network across the city and develop a landmark riverfront along the Musi River.