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Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government remains committed to merging RTC with the government and will form a committee with union representatives and officials. He also announced early union elections and criticised former MP Balka Suman over alleged remarks on damaging public assets

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated 60 new electric buses at the TGSRTC Kukatpally depot, stating that the expansion of electric public transport would help reduce pollution. He also announced upcoming RTC union elections and assured welfare measures for RTC employees.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar clarified that reports about the removal of TGSRTC driver B Ashok are false. Ashok is a hired bus driver, and the government has instructed that he should not be removed from duty.

The Telangana government has constituted a six-member committee to identify and honour Telangana Udyamakarulu, the activists of the statehood movement. Headed by Advisor to Government K Keshava Rao, the panel will evolve criteria, prepare a list of activists, and recommend the nature of recognition and facilities to be extended to them.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused the BJP-led Centre of misleading people by raising fuel prices soon after Assembly elections in four States. He said the government had assured voters there would be no hike, but reversed its stance once results were declared, citing the West Asia conflict as justification.

The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.

A man from Rajanna-Sircilla district, Ponnala Venkat Reddy, died of a heart stroke in Malaysia where he had migrated for employment. Local leaders, including the village sarpanch, have requested the Transport Minister and MLA KT Rama Rao to help repatriate his body to his native village.

The Telangana cabinet has prioritised the ongoing TGSRTC strike, assuring employees that their concerns will be addressed through democratic dialogue. Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and other ministers appealed to workers to withdraw the strike and avoid extreme steps.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

The SEEEPC Survey-2024 in Telangana has revealed caste-wise disparities and classifications, drawing criticism. The report highlights population shares, backwardness categories, and socio-economic trends across BC, SC and ST communities.

The Telangana government has released the findings of its 2024-25 caste survey, covering 1.12 crore families and 3.55 crore people. State Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced that the data is now available on the planning department’s website.

Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring dialogue on grievances and noting improvements in finances, DA payments, and recruitment. He said the government is considering PRC while stressing that strikes would affect public services

The Telangana government has increased Dearness Allowance for TGSRTC employees by 2.1 per cent, raising it to 52.8 per cent with effect from January 1, 2026. The decision will benefit employees statewide and add a monthly financial burden of Rs 2.82 crore.

At an interactive session held at the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises, MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy submitted a memorandum to Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, proposing several new RTC bus routes to address the commuting needs of Malkajgiri residents.

In Karimnagar, police prevented ASHA workers from laying siege to Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s residence at Mankammathota. A scuffle occurred as protesters were intercepted en route from Telangana Chowk and subsequently taken to a police station

Tension prevailed at the oil palm factory in Narmetta as BRS and Congress workers raised slogans against each other during a Rythu Mela event. Leaders from both sides appealed for calm, and the situation was brought under control

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government is working on shifting the Karimnagar dumping yard that has accumulated garbage for 40 years. A new facility is planned between Warangal and Karimnagar, and the relocation process may take about one year

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the oil palm factory at Narmetta in Nanganur mandal on March 22. A three-day Rythu Mela will be organised ahead of the launch to showcase modern farm technology and equipment for farmers

GHMC has launched an e-Waste collection centre and a Mirror Library at Chacha Nehru Park in Masab Tank to promote safe recycling of electronic waste and encourage reading among residents. The initiative was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticised Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar for terming house demolitions unjust, asserting that the removals were carried out in compliance with a Supreme Court judgment