Telangana

Hydraa teams demolished shelters in Gajularamaram early Sunday, just before Bathukamma festival, upsetting 750 families. Locals protested, saying they lived there for 30 years. Hydraa claimed the land belongs to the government and is worth up to Rs 15,000 crore

MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan was taken into custody by Vikarabad police while going to Kodangal, where a darga and graves were allegedly demolished. He blamed the Congress government for targeting Muslim religious sites under the name of development

Bathukamma festivities in Domadugu and neighbouring villages of Sangareddy were hit after toxic effluents from a pharma company polluted Nalla Cheruvu and nearby lakes. Women were forced to seek alternative immersion sites, lamenting the foul smell and contaminated waters.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress government of failing flood-hit families in Hyderabad. He alleged negligence in monsoon preparedness, lack of relief measures, and focus on grand projects over basic civic needs, while praising Talasani Srinivas Yadav’s efforts.

A woman vegetable vendor in Dubbak, Siddipet, was cheated with four fake ₹200 notes by unidentified miscreants at the market. The counterfeit notes were detected by a shop owner. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao wished the people of Telangana joy and prosperity on Engilipoola Bathukamma, the first day of Bathukamma festivities. They highlighted the festival as a celebration of Telangana’s culture, flowers, and traditions.

A 42-year-old man allegedly killed his 75-year-old mother in Regadghanapur, Chevella, on Saturday night. Villagers apprehended him after discovering the body and handed him over to police. Authorities have registered a case and launched further investigation.

Adilabad police arrested three people for allegedly creating fake documents to occupy land and transfer seven house plots worth Rs 2 crore. One accused remains absconding. A bribe attempt to the Sub-Registrar was also reported.

A four-month-old boy from Papakkapalli village in Jammikunta mandal died an hour after receiving vaccines at a PHC, sparking allegations of a reaction. Doctors denied the claim, stating other children received the same batch without complications.

Forest officials arrested 26 tribals from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for allegedly encroaching into the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve by erecting huts and felling trees in Indanapalli Range. Officials said they ignored repeated warnings and were not podu farmers.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.

HMWSSB busted 49 illegal water connections in Hyderabad, filing criminal cases at Nampally and Habeeb Nagar police stations. Officials warned strict action against unauthorized use and urged citizens to report illegal or misused domestic connections to the vigilance helpline

Armoor turmeric has secured technical approval for GI tag from the GI Registry, Chennai. Experts say the recognition will boost farmers’ income through premium pricing, better market access, and stronger export potential for the famed Nizamabad crop

Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today hosted the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 lucky draw at Big C Madhapur. Winners bagged shopping prizes at Manepally Jewellers and Chandana Brothers. The festive event, held for a decade, continues to attract enthusiastic customer participation

While Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation projects are celebrated as ‘Sujala Sravanthi’, Telangana’s lift schemes face scepticism — exposing the asymmetry in media narratives and political discourse

AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections

Residents of CR Nagar and Madanguda villages in Kagaznagar mandal staged a rasta-roko, carrying empty vessels to protest the acute drinking water shortage. They blamed irregular supply under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme and demanded swift action from officials.

On the occasion of Bathukamma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy greeted women across Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance. He praised the celebration of nature through flowers and prayed to deity Gouramma for the well-being of the people.

Residents of Manala village in Rajanna-Sircilla district staged a protest against alleged deforestation and land encroachment, accusing forest officials of colluding with unknown persons. The villagers claimed that thousands of acres of Eucalyptus plantations were cleared and borewells dug with official support.

A 14-year-old boy from Shelgira village in Sangareddy district died following treatment by a local registered medical practitioner. The boy, suffering from cold and cough, was administered injections that allegedly led to a severe infection and consequently his death.

KT Rama Rao warns India risks a Gen Z-led uprising if youth aspirations are ignored. Praising Telangana’s progress, he urged young people to engage in politics, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation, citing UoH students’ successful activism as an example

NTPC Ramagundam organized a mega health camp in Rompikunta under the National Health Mission programme, Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan. Female specialists conducted screenings for anemia, diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, and refractive errors for 135 patients

BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of harbouring a BJP and Kishan Reddy phobia. He criticised the CM for blaming the Union Government to mask state-level failures, particularly in infrastructure and education.

NTPC Ramagundam organized a mega health camp in Rompikunta under the National Health Mission programme, Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan. Female specialists conducted screenings for anemia, diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, and refractive errors for 135 patients