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Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav has vowed to fight multiple police cases filed against him by Congress leaders over remarks made against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. While he later retracted his comments, complaints were lodged at SR Nagar and Mahankali police stations.

Ramannakunta Lake in Secunderabad is facing neglect, algae infestation, and encroachments, causing flooding and unhygienic conditions. HMDA plans rejuvenation with walking tracks, landscaping, and play areas, but work is stalled, awaiting approval from military authorities.

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.

A historic garden at the 1889 SCB CEO residence in Secunderabad will be acquired for the NH-44 elevated corridor. Demarcation is complete, and work will begin soon. Officials plan to transplant some trees, while nearby structures will also be removed for excavation

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board deferred a request from the Principal Secretary to the Governor seeking waiver of Rs 6.19 lakh annual rent for an Indian Red Cross Society building in Bolarum, after objections that the Board would lose revenue. The matter will be discussed later.

Two key road projects at AoC Circle and Rasoolpura in Secunderabad Cantonment await approval from the Defence Estates Office. The SCB CEO said clearances are needed due to litigation and airport funnel-zone restrictions. SCB also fixed new entry fees for Picket Garden.

More than 10,500 trees in Secunderabad Cantonment are set to be affected for two elevated corridors, with 4,200 to be translocated and 3,300 felled. HMDA and other agencies are carrying out the process while also planning 20,000 compensatory saplings.

BRS delegations inspecting Hyderabad Basti Dawakhanas found expired medicines, rusting surgical tools, and unpaid staff, raising serious public health concerns. Leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting urban healthcare infrastructure and failing to maintain essential supplies established under the previous BRS administration

Over 200 property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment protested against the widening of Rajiv Rahadari from 100 to 200 feet. Led by the JAC, they demanded reduced road width, alternative land, and jobs for displaced families, causing traffic congestion in the area

A school bus carrying 25 students emitted smoke from its engine in Secunderabad Cantonment on Thursday morning. The driver and army personnel acted swiftly, ensuring all students were safe and shifted to another bus. No injuries were reported.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has strongly opposed eviction notices served to several decades-old temples in Secunderabad Cantonment’s Balamrai area. In a representation to the Defence Estates Office, he termed the move legally flawed and insensitive to community sentiments.

Begumpet Airport authorities have issued notices to Anna Nagar residents seeking building permissions and NoC for height clearance, citing safety concerns after the Ahmedabad Air India crash. Residents question the sudden demand, citing long-term habitation and lack of deadlines.

Heavy rainfall flooded the Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad Cantonment, disrupting water supply to nearly one lakh residents. SCB officials said supply would remain suspended for two days, with tankers deployed as restoration efforts continue. The pump house last failed in 2020.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue at Picket Public Garden, Secunderabad Cantonment, on September 17, following the Hyderabad Liberation Day Parade

Road closures have returned to Secunderabad Cantonment, causing major disruptions for commuters. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice, urging the Local Military Authority to provide timelines for reopening affected roads, with plans for official representations

Residents of North-eastern colonies in Secunderabad protested against road closures by the Local Military Authority, citing illegality and commuter inconvenience. FNECS listed affected roads and urged local MPs and MLAs to intervene for reopening and resolving the issue

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has alleged collusion between Congress MLA Sri Ganesh and BJP nominee Banuka Narmada to extort bribes for construction approvals in Secunderabad Cantonment.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that elections to Cantonment Boards, including Secunderabad, will not be held as an excision and merger process with State municipalities is underway. The development was welcomed by local civic activists and residents’ groups

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment are protesting the compensation offered for land acquisition under two elevated corridor projects. While HMDA says 70% of the work is done, owners demand double the rates, citing soaring market values

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board passed a resolution to restore Trimulgherry Lake and build a retaining wall along Patny Nala to curb encroachments. Due to a funding shortfall, SCB has sought assistance from HMDA, with the proposal under active review.