Telangana

Nearly two years after a major breach, the Peddavagu irrigation project remains defunct, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana yet to decide on fund sharing. Farmers have lost multiple crop seasons as reconstruction works have not begun despite repeated assurances.

The BRS has demanded an immediate rollback of the commercial LPG price hike, calling it harmful to workers and businesses. K T Rama Rao said the increase would fuel inflation, impact jobs, and worsen economic stress, while also criticising the Centre and State government.

An RTC conductor in Sangareddy allegedly attacked two ticket inspectors after they found a passenger travelling without a ticket. He also instigated passengers and accused officials of bribery. Police registered a case, and TGRTC ordered a departmental inquiry.

Nine workers suffered severe injuries in a reactor blast at a lab in Veliminedu of Nalgonda district on Friday. The incident is the second blast reported at the lab within a month, raising concerns among workers and local residents

Secunderabad GRP and RPF arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a passenger with a knife and robbing Rs 500 at Secunderabad railway station. The accused were caught while moving suspiciously, and cash along with a weapon was recovered.

Medchal police arrested two persons involved in a series of motorcycle thefts and recovered three stolen bikes. The accused allegedly targeted parked vehicles at night, breaking locks before fleeing. They were caught during a vehicle check operation.

Upon taking charge as the news DGP of Telangana, CV Anand stressed on the need to use modern methods to enhance policing as criminals too were evolving with new methods. He also directed SsP and CPs to remain in their respective districts and focus strictly on law and order duties. 

Tension prevailed in Nizamabad after a farmer attempted self-immolation over delays in paddy procurement. Police intervened in time, while farmers staged road protests demanding immediate action, alleging official apathy and disruption in procurement operations in the region.

Employees across multiple Telangana government departments have raised concerns over pay scales, promotions, and pending arrears, staging protests and submitting representations. Unions have also sought clarity on policy decisions, highlighting growing unrest and administrative challenges within the workforce.

HYDRAA faces criticism in Hyderabad as demolition debris from anti-encroachment drives remains uncleared at multiple sites, raising health and environmental concerns, prompting RWAs and activists to demand urgent cleanup and better land restoration

Panic gripped a petrol station near YMCA in Narayanaguda after two auto-rickshaws caught fire. Alert staff contained the blaze before it reached fuel storage areas. One employee was injured while responding and is undergoing treatment

The Telangana High Court suspended a clause in a government order introducing a DBT mechanism for fee reimbursement, ruling it inconsistent with its earlier directions. The Court warned that issuing such orders against interim rulings could amount to contempt and gave the State until May 4 to respond.

The Telangana High Court, through Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, criticised immigration authorities for rigidly denying a visa extension to Russian national Alena Pavlova, a widow engaged in humanitarian and cultural work. The Court directed officials to extend her visa, stressing that guidelines must be applied with compassion in exceptional circumstances.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, criticised government authorities for failing to act against illegal constructions by influential educational institutions in Salkam Cheruvu Lake’s buffer zone, while showing zeal in demolishing poor and middle-class homes.

The Mudiraj demand for BC-A status reflects a deeper crisis of livelihoods, dignity, and social justice in Telangana

BRS chief and former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao extended May Day greetings, praising workers and farmers for their role in nation-building. He highlighted welfare measures and industrial policies introduced during the BRS regime, stressing that continuing the development agenda would best support the working class.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the state’s centralised procurement system for student supplies, stressing accountability and transparency. He directed officials to complete distribution by June 15, and appoint nodal officers at the mandal level.

Farmers in Khammam district are facing severe hardships at maize procurement centres due to shortages of gunny bags and transport trucks. Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu accused local Ministers of ignoring farmers’ problems, forcing them to bear extra financial burdens.

The Khammam Forest Department has introduced an online e-POR (electronic Panchanama of Offence Report) system, modelled on police FIR mechanisms, to digitise forest offence documentation and strengthen law enforcement.

A five-year-old girl drowned in a water-filled pit dug for Mission Bhagiratha pipeline repairs in Jangaon district. Villagers alleged negligence by officials and staged protests demanding justice and accountability.

The Department of Financial Services held a meeting in Hyderabad with police, RBI, and CBI officials to review rising digital frauds. The focus was on "Operation Octopus," tackling mule accounts, and urging banks to adopt RBI’s MuleHunter AI tool for better cybercrime prevention.

Farmers in Mancherial district are facing difficulties due to delays in paddy procurement for the Yasangi 2026 season. Despite cultivating 1.22 lakh acres and expecting 2.20 lakh metric tonnes of yield, only a limited number of procurement centres have been opened, leaving farmers worried about crop damage from unseasonal rains and possible distress sales to private traders.

Jana Sakthi Labour Cell State President G Surendar has demanded that Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) raise the salaries of its contract workers to Rs 30,000 per month, citing exploitation and inadequate wages despite decades of service.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police registered a case against unidentified individuals for posting derogatory remarks and objectionable content on social media targeting Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.