Former MLA Gandra Venkataramana Reddy criticised the Congress government for ignoring the strike by 23,000 electricity department workers in Telangana. He alleged that instead of engaging in dialogue, the government was threatening dismissals and obstructing protests.
Telangana Power Generation Limited (TG GENCO) has issued a final notice to artisans on strike, directing them to return to duty within 24 hours or face termination. The corporation invoked the Telangana Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), declaring the strike illegal.
In response to a safety warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel, Telangana’s Irrigation Department has capped water storage at the Singur multipurpose project to 22 TMCft, down from its full capacity of 29.91 TMCft. One crest gate was opened to release 7,694 cusecs, while TG Genco began operating its power plant, adding to the outflow.
TG GENCO employee Gadam Rajaiah met with an accident while he was returning home after his duty. After days of intensive treatment, doctors declared him brain dead
Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka asked the Chairman and Managing Directors of the power utilities to consult the Energy Secretary before taking any major decisions.