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The Telangana Congress government has decided to integrate the Sundilla barrage from Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project with Pranahita-Chevella. The hybrid model aims to reuse existing infrastructure, cut costs, reduce energy use, and accelerate irrigation benefits for multiple districts

This monsoon, Hyderabad’s tanks received abundant water, with 11 of 139 GHMC-maintained tanks overflowing. Continuous rains boosted groundwater levels but also led to overflow and minor damage in some colonies. GHMC officials said surplus water could last for two years

Applications for wine shop licences have declined sharply in the erstwhile Adilabad district, with many traders waiting for auspicious timings to apply. Officials expect a rise before the October 18 deadline despite higher fees and initial hesitation among new entrants

A 30-year-old Begumpet resident lost Rs 7.9 lakh to a fraudster posing as an NGO founder offering a Rs 50 lakh loan. The victim transferred money via WhatsApp communication before realising the scam. Hyderabad Cybercrime police are investigating the case

Unknown thieves stole cash, phones, and documents from two parked TSRTC buses at Uppal. The drivers, asleep at the time, noticed the theft in the morning and reported it to Uppal police. CCTV footage is being checked to identify the culprits

Ahead of Diwali, South Central Railway warned passengers not to carry firecrackers or inflammable items on trains. Violators face fines or jail under the Railway Act. SCR has tightened checks and urged people to report suspicious materials to Helpline 139

Additional CP M Srinivas reviewed Hyderabad Police’s CCS, Cybercrime, and Women Safety units. He stressed fair investigations, better use of technology, cybercrime awareness for citizens, respectful handling of complaints, and coordination to rescue and rehabilitate missing children

A 35-year-old youth addicted to online betting allegedly drugged an elderly couple in Karimnagar’s Garshakurthi village to steal their gold. The man died, while his wife is critical. Police recovered gold, cash and tablets from the accused, who was arrested

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

Farmers in Adilabad and surrounding districts face difficulties using Kapas Kisan app due to poor network coverage. Many fear selling cotton to private traders. CCI has set up 27 procurement centres and urged farmers to report grievances via helpline.

This initiative represents the first implementation of its kind in the country, offering citizens a direct and accessible way to share their experiences and provide feedback on services received.

NGO Hyderabad Youth Courage entered politics as its president Mohd Salman filed his nomination for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Known for his social work, Salman accused the Congress government of neglecting minority issues, particularly the demand for a Muslim burial ground

Hyderabad Task Force raided a godown at Teacher’s Colony, Trimulgherry, and seized illegal firecrackers worth Rs 45 lakh. One man, Abhimanyu Kumar Sharma, was arrested for storing explosives in a residential area. Police have begun further investigation.

A 35-year-old man, Sardagani Raju, drowned while bathing during the 10th-day ceremony of a relative at Tigul village in Jagadevpur mandal on Monday. His body was retrieved, and police have registered a case in connection with the incident

Burglars broke into two houses in the Sadashiva gated community at Peddamberpet, Hayathnagar, and stole gold, silver, cash, and sarees. The incident, caught on CCTV, led police to register a case and begin investigation into the theft

Telangana launched its first Tourist Police Force to ensure visitor safety and comfort. Eighty trained officers will be stationed at major tourist spots across the State, following a week-long training at NITHM, Gachibowli, focusing on soft skills and emergency preparedness

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, completed over 300 kidney transplants in 36 months, contributing to 3,500 across its network. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended the celebration honouring donors and patients, as doctors highlighted India’s growing burden of chronic kidney disease

T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of turning Telangana into a State of corruption and abandoning promised schemes. He urged voters in Jubilee Hills by-election to reject Congress, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha pledged to serve the constituency.

IICT Hyderabad will host the International Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Organic Synthesis and Chemical Biology (FSOSCB–2025)’ on October 13–14. The event will feature global experts, 500 delegates, and 120 poster presentations focused on sustainable and green chemistry

ZIMA Film School, Hyderabad, announced the Oggu Katha Universe Awards – 2025 to honour Telangana’s folk storytellers and revive Oggu Katha. The November 2025 event will celebrate traditional artists and invite nominations statewide until October 20, 2025