Telangana

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of failing farmers during the ongoing procurement crisis and demanded Rs 25 lakh compensation for families of deceased farmers, besides immediate corrective measures at the Cabinet meeting scheduled on May 23.

Hyderabad will host a Telangana folk music concert on June 6 at Pindi Pulla Reddy Gardens, LB Nagar, featuring Clement and regional artistes. The six-hour event will showcase folk traditions of Telangana, with tickets available online starting at ₹349.

Severe heatwave conditions continued in the erstwhile Adilabad region on Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 46.5°C, according to TSDPS data. Normal life was disrupted, with reports of a sunstroke death, stalled farming activity, and heat-related incidents across the region.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the highest temperature at 45°C, according to IMD Hyderabad data. Several northern and eastern districts, including Ramagundam, Nizamabad and Adilabad, also reported extreme daytime heat and warm night conditions.

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest at Ambajipet procurement centre in Medak district over delays in paddy procurement. The protest came a day after a 45-year-old farmer died by suicide, with farmers blaming the government for prolonged procurement and transport issues.

A major fire broke out at an apparel shop in SYJ Complex, Pathergatti, Hyderabad, early on Friday. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties have been reported so far, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) has amended the licence of Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (NPDCL) to include the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS) in Rajanna-Sircilla.

A woman in Gorilapadu thanda, Kusumanchi mandal, Khammam district, allegedly attacked her husband with a knife during a family dispute, leaving him injured. The police registered a case and began investigation.

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

A lorry caught fire near Sultanabad Mandal in Peddapalli district on Wednesday due to hot weather conditions. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while the cabin was completely gutted.

The Telangana High Court allowed the withdrawal of an anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath after his arrest in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the police to modernise operations, strengthen accountability, and intensify action against organised crime, cybercrime, and food adulteration.

Malkajgiri police have warned citizens against fraudulent websites and fake booking links offering IPL tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on 22 May.

A 17-year-old intermediate student in Kumram Bheem Asifabad attempted suicide by jumping into a well after being scolded by her parents for skipping a bath.

Following a major robbery at PMJ jewellery shop in Karimnagar, Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam conducted surprise inspections of jewellery shops, lodges, and hotels. Senior police officials joined the inspections to ensure compliance with safety norms.

Three children tragically drowned in the temple koneru at Kondapur, Medipalli mandal, Jagtial district, after entering the water to swim. Despite being rushed to hospital, they were declared brought dead.

A 45-year-old farmer from Medak district committed suicide after failing to sell his paddy despite waiting for 20 days at a procurement centre.

A heritage walk was organised in Karimnagar as part of Tourism Week under the Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika 99-day programme. The event, themed “Heritage Walks & Local Guide Development,” was flagged off by district officials.

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has urged citizens to stay indoors during peak noon hours following an IMD heatwave warning.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of neglecting slum residents in Khairatabad constituency and alleged delays in civic works, drinking water supply issues and poor infrastructure, while warning of protests if authorities fail to resolve the problems.

Telangana endured one of its hottest days this summer with temperatures crossing 46 degree Celsius in several districts. Dilawarpur in Nirmal recorded the highest at 46.5 degree Celsius, while other northern and eastern districts also faced extreme heatwave conditions.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka sought additional Central assistance and borrowing relief for the Young India Integrated Residential Schools project, requesting increased borrowing limits and exemption for education-related loans during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi and sought Central support for Singareni expansion plans, coal gasification initiatives, Koyyagudem Block-III allocation and faster processing of the Tadicherla Block-III mining lease.