Telangana

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy alleged a lack of coordination between Telangana Ministers and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He said ministers failed to follow the Chief Minister’s instructions on releasing funds for development and irrigation works

Irrigation officials said water in four Siddipet reservoirs would be sufficient only for drinking needs and not irrigation. The announcement came after T Harish Rao sought Kaleshwaram water. Officials also advised farmers to switch to alternative crops

A farmer from Nagulavancha in Khammam district accused Congress leaders of harassing and threatening him over a proposed road through his patta land. He alleged that the track could cause crop losses and appealed to authorities for protection and justice

An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police was injured after a large portion of ceiling plaster fell on him at Maripeda police station in Mahabubabad. The incident also damaged computers, furniture and a ceiling fan. A new station building is ready

Telangana Koulu Rythula Gurtimpu Sadhana Committee has demanded identity cards for every tenant farmer in the State. The committee said the cards would help farmers access crop loans, fertilisers and other benefits and sought action under the 2011 Act

Three girls died and another student remained critical after six students were bitten by a venomous snake at a government-run Ashram school hostel in Gadchiroli district. Maharashtra cancelled the school’s licence and ordered an audit of aided Ashram schools

The National Green Tribunal’s Chennai Bench directed Mancherial municipal corporation to ensure 100 per cent door-to-door waste segregation and scientifically manage the DRCC at Andalamma Colony. It also ordered measures including bio-mining, composting, inspections and action against violations

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar hit back at TPCC President T Jagga Reddy over his criticism of former minister T Harish Rao. Prabhakar accused Jagga Reddy of spreading false propaganda and targeting Harish Rao for political gains

Nearly 10,000 Malkajgiri property owners may get relief after the Telangana Waqf Board clarified that several survey numbers listed under Malkajgiri actually belong to Mallapur Village. The Board has forwarded the matter for correction of the Gazette and necessary modification.

Amgen plans to open a new Science and Innovation Center at Hyderabad’s Genome Valley, expanding its global research network. The facility will integrate experimental science, data and digital technologies to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative medicines for patients worldwide.

A job mela will be held in Malakpet, Hyderabad, on August 13 from 8 am to 1 pm. More than 100 companies are expected to participate, offering non-IT opportunities and spot appointment letters to eligible freshers and experienced candidates.

Hyderabad Traffic Police will introduce a one-way traffic system around KBR Park from August 18 due to ongoing H-CITI flyover and underpass works. Officials said pilot trials were conducted, while signage, CCTV and drone monitoring will help manage traffic.

Flyover and underpass construction works around Hyderabad’s KBR Park are progressing rapidly, with earth excavation underway at several locations. GHMC is developing structures at seven key junctions, while traffic police have announced a one-way system to manage traffic during construction.

The newly constructed integrated district offices complex in Warangal is yet to become operational months after completion. The delay is forcing people to visit offices scattered across Hanamkonda and other areas, causing inconvenience, additional travel and auto-rickshaw expenses

More than 3.4 lakh voter forms were classified as uncollectible in four erstwhile Adilabad districts during the Special Intensive Revision. Officials said the forms involved deceased, migrated, untraceable and duplicate electors, whose names will be deleted from electoral rolls

The No 3 Band of the Indian Air Force will perform at Secunderabad’s Bison Polo Ground on August 15 to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. Beginning at 5 pm, the public event will feature patriotic classics, martial music and national tunes.

Trump Towers Hyderabad, a luxury residential project by Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty, has been launched in Kokapet. The development will feature two 65-storey towers, more than 450 residences, a suspended sky bridge and the Trump Club.

Hyderabad’s historic Fever Hospital expansion remains stalled nearly four-and-a-half years after its foundation. The delayed project includes a new outpatient block, dialysis unit and mortuary. Officials cite funding issues and local opposition, while doctors stress the need for modern infrastructure.

More than 73 lakh Telangana electors have been marked uncollectable during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The categories include shifted, deceased, untraceable and duplicate voters. Names may be excluded from the draft roll, subject to claims, objections and verification.

Nexus Hyderabad Mall is offering exclusive Independence Day weekend rewards from August 14 to 16 in collaboration with District by Zomato. Consumers can get discounts on dining, shopping and movie tickets, alongside ongoing offers under the End of Sadness Sale.

A fresh proposal could transform Malkajgiri railway junction into a mini terminal for Hyderabad, with additional tracks and loop lines. The development may ease pressure on Kacheguda, improve passenger connectivity and create scope for more MMTS services in the surrounding areas.

Telangana has extended the HILT application deadline to October 31 after a lukewarm response from industries. With 9,292 acres identified and only 450 acres covered by applications, concerns remain over conversion costs, relocation, land values and development impact fees.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has alleged irregularities and a multi-crore scam in the PM Ekta Mall tenders at Raidurg, Hyderabad. K. T. Rama Rao demanded cancellation of tenders and sought Union intervention, while Minister D. Sridhar Babu dismissed the charges as political drama, asserting transparency in the process.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu denied allegations that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s brother Kondal Reddy is linked to Tesseract Advanced Systems, which received prime land at a concessional rate. However, Kondal Reddy’s own social media posts and references by international forums suggest his association with the company.