"urbanisation"

BC leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem have criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure the promised 23 percent reservation for backward classes in gram panchayats. They argue that the push for creating new urban local bodies has reduced BC representation, with some mandals having no reserved sarpanch seats despite high BC populations.

India’s urban future lies not in isolated city master plans but in integrated district-level development. A district-based approach to urban governance reflects how people live, economies actually function, and development unfolds

Construction of integrated vegetable and meat markets in Kothagudem, Paloncha and other towns has come to a halt due to non-release of funds. Small traders, hoping for better facilities, continue to operate on roads amid rising urban traffic issues.

The main reason, according to locals, is the monkey menace besides loss of habitat as well as urbanisation wherein real estate ventures are coming up near Chintapalli village

In tune with the increasing urbanisation, the number of municipalities and corporations are also increased to ensure planned growth, TS Governor said

Environmentalists are trying to save the Bundle Islands, considered an important part of the city

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K T Rama Rao said he had already signed the policy on Tuesday after Cabinet approval.

Farmers petrified over their safety as the wild animals are on cattle-killing spree