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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan advised newly appointed Additional and Zonal Commissioners to develop a thorough understanding of departmental roles to ensure coordinated civic governance, during a one-day orientation programme held at the GHMC head office

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has ordered a major reshuffle of engineering staff to ensure effective implementation of works across 12 zones and 300 wards. The Commissioner directed all officers to take charge of their new posts immediately.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan suspended Deputy Commissioner V Srinivasa Reddy for failing to assume charge of Circle-40, Kavadiguda, despite transfer orders issued on December 27. Karnan placed him under suspension with immediate effect, pending disciplinary proceedings.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has transferred and posted 60 Deputy Executive Engineers to the Solid Waste Management wing following the merger of 27 urban local bodies into GHMC limits. The corporation has been reorganised into 12 zones and 60 circles to strengthen waste management operations.

The GHMC will begin a special sanitation drive from December 29 under the supervision of 12 Zonal Commissioners and 60 Deputy Commissioners. Commissioner RV Karnan, while reviewing sanitation works in Secunderabad, directed officials to resolve long-pending issues and focus on garbage hotspots.

The GHMC has announced a major restructuring following the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The civic body has increased zonal circles from six to twelve, covering 300 wards. Each zonal circle will consist of five circles, making a total of 60 circles.

The GHMC has rolled out a ‘One-Time Scheme’ (OTS) for property tax defaulters, offering a 90 percent waiver on accumulated interest. Taxpayers, including those from 27 newly merged Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), must pay the principal amount along with 10 percent of arrears interest in a single payment.

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in India are conducted entirely according to the country's laws, and everyone must strictly abide by the election laws.

The GHMC’s proposed delimitation of 300 wards has triggered widespread criticism from corporators, political parties and resident welfare associations. BRS and BJP corporators met GHMC officials to register objections, while RWAs argued the changes could disrupt community services.

The GHMC will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday to seek corporators’ views on the newly formed 300 divisions. Suggestions and objections from the public have been received since the notification was issued by the MA&UD on December 9

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

GHMC will continue accepting objections and suggestions on ward delimitation even during the weekend, with help desks operating at the head office, Circle offices and 27 ULBs. A total of 280 representations were received on the second day

With only five days left to submit objections on the GHMC expansion notification, ward maps for the newly formed 300 divisions are yet to be uploaded. Residents say the absence of clear boundaries is hampering meaningful feedback, prompting assurances from the GHMC Commissioner.

A delegation from Bordeaux Métropole, led by senior French officials, met GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan in Hyderabad to review ongoing urban heritage and infrastructure projects. Over the coming days, the delegation will assess heritage initiatives across the city and draft a proposal for collaboration between Bordeaux and Hyderabad.

The GHMC Council has unanimously approved the MA&UD’s preamble proposing the merger of 27 urban local bodies located within or adjoining the Outer Ring Road. GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan confirmed the approval through an official release.

The Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll in Hyderabad recorded a voter turnout of 48.49 percent, slightly higher than the 47.58 percent turnout in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. District election authorities and police have put in place elaborate arrangements for the counting process, scheduled at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium, Yousufguda, on Friday.

Hyderabad witnessed a steady increase in voter turnout throughout polling day, culminating in a final figure of 48.47 percent by 6 pm. District Election Officer RV Karnan shared the progressive turnout data, noting consistent growth from morning to evening.

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, authorities have ramped up security and logistical arrangements. Drones will monitor 130 locations covering 407 polling stations, while over 1,760 security personnel including paramilitary forces have been deployed.

The Jubilee Hills by-election has seen heightened campaigning not only by political parties but also through voter awareness initiatives under SVEEP. District Election Officer RV Karnan emphasised the importance of slogans and rallies across colonies to motivate residents.

The District Election Office has intensified awareness efforts in Jubilee Hills ahead of the November 11 bypoll, targeting a 60 per cent voter turnout through special initiatives, enhanced accessibility, and home voting facilities for senior citizens and differently-abled voters