Telangana

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Vinay Kumar, has directed officials to prevent the caging of Indian Rollers (Palapitta) and other wildlife for display at Durga pandals and ensure compliance at temples. He also called for stringent action against the sale and use of synthetic or Chinese manja.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded action against the Gajwel MRO over alleged remarks to a distressed farmer seeking help to save his agricultural land. The incident has triggered criticism of the Congress government over its treatment of farmers

A 57-year-old truck owner, Arvapalli Venkanna, allegedly died by suicide in Khammam on Saturday. His family accused a private finance company of pressuring him over missed instalments and threatening to seize his vehicle. Police registered a case and are investigating

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, held its graduation ceremony for the 2020 undergraduate and 2022 postgraduate batches. A total of 141 students received degrees, while outstanding students were honoured with gold medals.

The Railway Protection Force has introduced crowd-management and security measures at Secunderabad Railway Station ahead of the festival rush. Measures include additional personnel, helpline booths, four holding areas for 2,000 passengers, more CCTV cameras and Quick Response Teams on standby.

Delayed shifting of high-voltage transmission lines is causing traffic congestion at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. Commuters report peak-hour delays of up to 30 minutes. CMC says Rs 7 crore has been deposited with TGSPDCL to shift the lines.

Telangana parents are approaching the EAGLE Force helpline 1908 to report suspected drug use among children. Officials said nine minors were identified within two days, while authorities highlighted the role of early intervention, counselling and government hospital-based rehabilitation facilities.

Telangana farmers face uncertainty over paddy cultivation in the upcoming Yasangi season as fine-rice prices encourage sowing. Concerns over irrigation water and power persist, while officials promote pulses, oilseeds and vegetables to reduce water requirements amid forecast El Niño conditions

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process and sought cancellation and a probe. He questioned bidder disqualifications and contract pricing, citing claims of a potential Rs 600-crore loss to the State.=

The Telangana State Waqf Board has faced criticism over its handling of nearly 5,500 property-related legal disputes. Community representatives have raised concerns about legal expertise, Board meetings and potential conflicts of interest, calling for stronger case monitoring and accountability.

Farmers in Bellampalli staged a sit-in demanding an uninterrupted power supply. They said unscheduled outages threatened paddy and other crops, forcing them to hire generators despite high-interest loans. They withdrew after officials assured them that their concerns would be addressed.

A newly married woman died after being run over by a bus near D-Mart in Malakpet on Saturday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband on a two-wheeler when she fell onto the road near a traffic signal.

More than 210 personnel of the Future City Police Commissionerate have completed an AI Champions Training Programme to promote technology-driven policing. Commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi urged officers to embrace modern tools, upgrade their skills and improve the efficiency of public services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance to the family of Telangana movement fighter Iduru Janardhan, who died after struggling with poverty. Fixed deposits were arranged for his three daughters, alongside immediate support for the family.

A four-year-old boy was seriously injured after a pack of stray dogs attacked him in Indervelli town, Adilabad, on Saturday. Residents said the incident had heightened fear over the stray dog menace and urged officials to act promptly there

South Central Railway transformed 3,730 cleanliness target units under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, surpassing its target. More than 21,000 participants joined the drive, while 20 Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs benefited 813 contractual staff across its jurisdiction.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the reorganisation of Telangana’s districts under the BRS government brought governance closer to people. Marking a decade since the reorganisation, he cited improved access to district headquarters, public services and welfare delivery.

The BRS organised a 2K run in Suryapet to mark 10 years since the district’s formation. Party leaders highlighted infrastructure projects, irrigation facilities and development works, while former MLA Gadari Kishore Kumar credited decentralisation with bringing administration closer to people.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association is establishing regional cricket coaching camps in Karimnagar and Mahabubnagar to nurture grassroots talent. The year-round hubs will offer professional coaching, fitness and physiotherapy support, video analysis and specialised programmes for male and female cricketers.

Mancherial will host its first national-level forest safari marathon on October 11, with nearly 300 participants registered from India and abroad. Organised by the Forest Department and GreenSequr Foundation, the event aims to promote ecotourism and showcase the region.

Suryapet district has been recognised by the Telangana State Information Commission as the best-performing district in the state for implementing the Right to Information Act, 2005. District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar received the award from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in Hyderabad.

Four constables attached to different police stations under the Ramagundam Police Commissionerate have been suspended over alleged irregularities in the issuance of traffic challans and collection of fines.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted simultaneous searches at multiple premises linked to Mahabubabad district civil supplies manager Vasamsetti Narasimha Rao over allegations of amassing assets disproportionate to known sources of income.

BRS president and former chief minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended Bathukamma greetings to the people of Telangana on the opening day of the nine-day festival. He described Bathukamma as a reflection of Telangana’s culture, traditions and women’s self-respect.