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Federation of Association of Technical Higher Education Institutions has urged the Telangana government to clear four-year pending fee reimbursement dues, particularly for final-year students. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka assured a phased release and scheduled a high-level meeting on July 7 to address the concerns of private colleges
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The Telangana state government has announced a 15 per cent hike in medical stipends, effective from January 1, 2025. The revised stipends will benefit house surgeons, postgraduate (PG) degree and diploma students, super-specialty medical and dental trainees, as well as senior residents
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The State government decides to constitute a high-level experts committee to study practices in other States; plans to amend the existing rules granting powers to TAFRC to inspect the colleges before fixing the fee
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The Telangana government is proposing a 1–2% cess on gig platform bills, to be paid by consumers, for funding a Gig Workers Welfare Board. A draft bill is under discussion, with feedback from stakeholders and Cabinet approval expected soon.
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The event is part of the government’s mission to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug use. Ram Charan’s presence is expected to encourage young people to stay away from narcotics and make healthy life choices.
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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
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Telangana has submitted the ₹19,579 crore Hyderabad Metro Phase II-B proposal to the Centre. Covering 86.1 km, the project includes three new corridors. CM Revanth Reddy has also urged early approval for the previously proposed Phase II-A
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The Telangana government plans to inspect private engineering colleges' facilities by forming a subcommittee. College managements allege the move targets them for demanding pending fee reimbursements of Rs 8,000 crore. Several colleges have approached the High Court, with more expected to follow
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Chief Postmaster General PVS Reddy met Telangana’s Chief Secretary to push for faster land mutation for postal properties. He also proposed integrating DIGIPIN into state systems and called for the co-location of more post offices in Gram Panchayat buildings
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Nearly 25 percent of schools are dependent on underground water, which is prone to contamination with pollutants like arsenic, fluoride, rust and bacteria, that could potentially affect children’s health.
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Twelve farmers protesting an ethanol plant in Telangana were paraded in handcuffs a day after receiving bail, sparking widespread outrage. Visuals of their treatment drew criticism from the public and political parties, especially the BRS, accusing the Congress of humiliation.
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The Telangana government’s move to transfer cosmetic charges directly into students’ bank accounts is drawing criticism, as most students lack accounts. Practical issues like remote banks, document requirements, and delayed school rents further complicate the policy’s execution
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Residents of Pedda Dhanwada village boycotted the Revenue Sadassu on Friday in protest against the proposed ethanol plant near their village. The villagers had earlier refrained from festival celebration
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Raises questions on government’s commitment to green power initiatives; a potential for 94 SHP projects with a cumulative capacity of 102.25 MW was identified in the State
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India’s first State-run digital wallet, T Wallet, has completed eight years with over 16 lakh users and Rs 34,991 crore in transactions. Integrated across Telangana’s service points, it enables IMPS transfers, utility payments, and seamless banking even in rural areas.
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The officers with their postings are Abhilasha Bisht - Director RBVRR Telangana Police Academy; Shikha Goel - Director TGCSB and will also hold the FAC of Director Telangana FSL
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To combat loneliness among the elderly, the Telangana government will set up day care centres in all districts under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana. With Rs. 4.61 crore allocated, each centre will offer health, nutrition, and recreational support.
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Orders were issued initiating the official process for upgrading Kothagudem Municipality into Municipal Corporation
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Over 100 Telangana government-run junior colleges across the State are staring at a bleak future as they are yet to apply for affiliation from the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education for the academic year 2025-26
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Miss England Milla Magee’s shocking allegations of exploitation during Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad spark global outrage, raising serious questions over the event’s organisation and ethics