The Telangana Pollution Control Board has sought interim recommendations from NIT Warangal on the Condition Assessment and Management Plan of River Krishna. Officials discussed implementing immediate measures instead of waiting for the final study report
Former Minister T Harish Rao extended support to Domadugu villagers in Sangareddy, who have been protesting against a pharmaceutical company accused of releasing effluents into Nallakunta lake and downstream agricultural fields. The villagers also staged a rally on the highway with cattle to highlight their plight.
TGPCB marked National Anti Pollution Day by organising an auto campaign and an environmental quiz for school children in Hyderabad. Posters on pollution and waste management were displayed across key routes, while students learnt about pollution control measures and eco-friendly practices
TGPCB has shut down 305 industries and issued notices to 1,234 units for violating pollution norms between January 2024 and October 2025. Officials reviewed 2,069 industries, revoking closure orders for 697 after compliance. A toll‑free helpline and mobile app have been launched for quick complaint redressal.
Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy has issued a stern warning to the Pollution Control Board, threatening to set the Aurobindo Pharma unit ablaze if action is not taken against alleged effluent discharge into the Mudireddypally rivulet. The unit, located in Polepally SEZ, is accused of polluting waterbodies and harming agriculture.
To strengthen environmental governance, the Telangana government has established the Telangana Pollution Control Appellate Authority (TGPCAA) for a two-year term.
The widespread real estate development and high volumes of traffic on the Mumbai old highway here has escalated the place to the top of noise recordings in the city.
An illegal discharge of effluents through tanker into Musi near Bapughat bridge was caught by the residents of Langer Houz on November 26 and a complaint was made to Rajendra Nagar police station.
Enhancing water quality using real-time continuous water quality monitoring, stopping illegal dumping by levying fines and seizing the vehicles used for illegal dumping will be taken up jointly by the teams consisting of HYDRA and TGPCB officials.
The TGPCB has received numerous complaints via Prajavani online portal and written complaints were also received in respective Regional offices, prompting swift action, a press release said
