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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

Telangana movement fighters have expressed concern over the Congress government’s delay in fulfilling poll promises, including jobs, pensions and house sites. Leaders met the BC Welfare Minister, who assured action, even as the High Court raised questions over uniform implementation

The TGSRTC has introduced digital bus ticketing through the MeTicket Mobile feature on the MeeSeva app. Launched by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the initiative allows passengers to book tickets, passes, and T-24 tickets across multiple bus categories.

Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has appealed to TGSRTC employees to withdraw their protests, assuring that the government is considering their demands. He highlighted steps taken to strengthen the corporation and urged staff to ensure uninterrupted public transport services

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar sparked controversy by holding a Congress strategy meeting for upcoming municipal elections at the Secretariat. Party leaders defended the move, saying only elected representatives attended and no party workers were involved

Former Husnabad MLA V. Sathish Kumar accused Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar of seeking political gains by proposing mandal demergers. He warned of public protests and urged voters to back BRS candidates in upcoming municipal polls

With municipal elections resuming in Karimnagar, political parties are actively searching for candidates with strong winning prospects. Despite pressure from senior leaders, parties are prioritising winnability over seniority.

The Congress government’s district demerger plans have cast doubt over Siddipet’s future as a district. With mandals set to be merged back into Karimnagar and Jangaon, BRS accuses Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting its leaders and vows to resist

BRS leaders in Siddipet have strongly opposed the Congress government’s reported move to dissolve the district, following Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s statement on merging Husnabad constituency with Karimnagar. The BRS has demanded clarity from Congress leaders, warning they will not allow them to campaign in the district without a clear stand.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed grief over the Vivekananda Vidyalayam bus accident in Khammam district and criticised the school management for allowing overcrowding in the vehicle. He directed officials to take strict action against those responsible and ordered regular inspections to prevent such incidents.

Congress ministers on Monday dismissed BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s criticism on Krishna water sharing and irrigation projects, alleging he was speaking only to protect his party interests and not out of concern for the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme.

TGSRTC added 65 new electric buses to its fleet under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project, enhancing connectivity across major routes in Hyderabad. The buses offer modern safety, tracking, and accessibility features, with the remaining fleet scheduled for induction by January 2026

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s stance on BC reservations, clarifying that gram panchayat elections were being held under compelling circumstances and not due to opposition to the 42 percent quota demand. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying implementation and urged all parties to unite under the Chalo Delhi programme.

The Congress said it remains committed to securing 42 per cent reservations for BCs and plans to meet the Prime Minister to push the demand. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud termed the death of Sai Eshwar Chary painful and urged BC youth not to take extreme steps.

Opposition parties, including BRS, have demanded that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy cancel his December 3 Husnabad meeting, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of gram panchayat elections. The CM’s schedule includes laying foundation stones for roads and rural works, distributing zero-interest loans, and handing over buses and vehicles to SHG women.

BRS leaders and other opposition parties have demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancel his December 3 meeting in Husnabad, alleging violations of the Model Code of Conduct due to foundation stone events and beneficiary schemes planned ahead of gram panchayat elections.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s efforts to extend 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes, blaming BJP and BRS for obstructing the move. He said the Supreme Court’s directions prevented implementation despite the party’s commitment.

Two years after the foundation stone was laid for a new RTC bus stand in Warangal, the project remains incomplete. Locals expressed concern over the stalled work, while BJP leaders blamed the Congress government for the delay in execution

Congress leader and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of using emotions to influence voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that the BRS was playing the sympathy card and violating the Model Code of Conduct.