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PJTAU awarded 844 degrees at its 55th convocation in Hyderabad. G Bhargavi received six gold medals and Arshiya Tabassum got four. Dr Mangi Lal Jat stressed the importance of food systems and multi-disciplinary research during his address

A month after the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, families of the 46 deceased and 8 missing workers are still awaiting compensation. Despite promises of Rs. 1 crore ex gratia, most have received only minimal funeral aid from authorities

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya seized a DCMS-run fertiliser shop near the town for selling urea above MRP. The action followed a routine inspection and farmer confirmation. She warned of strict action against any overpricing of fertilisers in the district

IIT Hyderabad Director Prof B S Murty has been appointed president of the Indian Institute of Metals, succeeding JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal. The appointment was announced at the 79th AGM held in Kolkata. Prof Murty continues as IIT-H Director till 2030

Retired teacher Chiliveru Satyanarayana went missing from his Abdullapurmet home after a prolonged delay in receiving retirement benefits. His anxious family filed a police case and announced a Rs 50,000 reward. Posters have been pasted across Telangana to trace him

Heavy rains in Karnataka have revived the Jadi Malkapur waterfall near Zaheerabad. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest on the Telangana-Karnataka border, it’s become a monsoon hotspot for tourists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers from nearby towns and States

Jadi Malkapur waterfall in Sangareddy district has become a popular monsoon destination, revived by rains in Karnataka. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest, it also attracts birdwatchers and day tourists

Farmers in Sangareddy face losses after sudden heavy rains followed a long dry spell. Crops like cotton, maize, and soya in black soil are now at risk. Officials urge farmers to drain water and follow expert advice to reduce damage

Fasalwadi villagers blocked garbage trucks headed to a local dump yard, demanding its relocation due to pollution and health hazards. Authorities intervened and assured residents that their concerns would be addressed, seeking more time for remedial measures

BRS leader KT Rama Rao celebrated his birthday with jailed social media activist Shashidhar Goud’s family in Indresham, Sangareddy, as a gesture of support. The visit drew large crowds and sent a message that the party stands with its cadre

Sigachi Industries has begun distributing ex gratia compensation to families of those killed in the June 30 blast at its Pashamylaram plant. Payments of Rs.10 lakh each have been issued to 15 families so far, with more disbursements to follow

AP Fire Services DG Madireddi Pratap visited the Sigachi Industries blast site in Sangareddy, following the deaths of 10 AP workers. A detailed report will be submitted to the state government

GITAM University Hyderabad will award honorary doctorates to Arunachalam Muruganantham, nuclear scientist Dr B Venkatraman, and R Venkateswara Rao during its 16th convocation. Former NASSCOM President Kiran Karnik will attend as chief guest at the varsity campus in Rudraram on July 19.

Zaheerabad police solved the murder of a 23-year-old youth who was killed by three men over suspicions of black magic. The accused surrendered and confessed to the brutal crime

DG Y Nagi Reddy urged industries in Pashamylaram to train workers in fire safety following the Sigachi fire tragedy. A review revealed most staff lacked training in handling fire emergencies

No casualties were reported in the incident. The staff suspected that a short circuit could have resulted in the fire mishap. The loss due to the fire accident has not yet been ascertained.

A father and son died of electrocution in Gollapally, Sangareddy, after a steel rod they were carrying touched live overhead electric wires. The tragic accident occurred while they were working on their house. Police have registered a case for investigation.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar criticised the Congress government for failing to issue pattas to farmers after acquiring land for HMDA layouts. He also opposed land acquisition in fertile Kondapur villages without proper compensation or prior notice

Pankaj Kumar, a migrant worker from Bihar who suffered 70 per cent burns in a 2023 industrial fire at Niehoff of India, returned to Pashamylaram seeking compensation and employment that the company had promised but never delivered

DNA samples from the Sigachi Industries accident failed to match any of the eight missing workers' families. Officials have suggested families return home, though they assured death certificates and ex gratia will be processed within three months. Families remain anguished.