Telangana

On trial are not individuals, but history itself — and history, time and again, has proven resilient

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar sparked controversy by holding a Congress strategy meeting for upcoming municipal elections at the Secretariat. Party leaders defended the move, saying only elected representatives attended and no party workers were involved

BRS district president Balka Suman urged party cadres to work hard for the victory of candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. Addressing a preparatory meeting in Naspur mandal, he asked cadres to expose the wrongdoings of the Congress government and highlight its failures on social media.

A limited-edition book titled The Life and Times of the 8th Nizam has been released at Chowmohalla Palace, offering rare insights into the life of Mukarram Jah Bahadur. The release coincided with an exhibition marking the prince’s birth anniversary, curated by Naik Associates.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for issuing SIT notices to him and party working president KT Rama Rao, calling it a politically motivated move to divert attention from the alleged Singareni coal scam. Senior BRS leaders also condemned the notices, terming them an undemocratic attempt to silence dissent.

Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Gram Panchayats in Telangana are facing mounting challenges in tackling stray dog and monkey menace due to shortage of funds, staff and infrastructure. Financial constraints, lack of equipment, and dependence on welfare organisations have left many local bodies unable to cope with the growing problem.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has lodged a complaint against the suspension of Osmania University professor B Manohar, calling it an allegedly illegal and unconstitutional move. He accused authorities of acting with a dictatorial mindset to instill fear on campuses.

The cancellation of tenders for the Naini coal block in Odisha has thrown Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) into turmoil. Conceived as a crucial project to secure coal for Telangana’s power sector, Naini faced years of delays due to forest clearances before limited mining began in 2025.

The Congress party’s Mancherial unit has plunged into controversy ahead of municipal elections, with aspirants alleging that tickets are being sold to wealthy candidates. A meeting in Kyathanpalli saw dissenters confront senior leaders, including Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and DCC president P Raghunath Reddy.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of diverting public attention by issuing SIT notices to him and BRS working president KT Rama Rao. Welcoming Congress leader Surendar Goud into the BRS fold, Rao said the notices were politically motivated as they continued to raise public issues.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha assured tribal communities that the government is committed to resolving challenges related to podu cultivation and forest lands. Speaking at a Praja Darbar during the Nagoba Jatara in Keslapur, she emphasised the government’s determination to address tribal concerns.

In a significant move, the Korpole gram panchayat in Sangareddy district, led by sarpanch Sunitha, passed a resolution banning liquor sales in the village despite opposition from tipplers. Women had demanded the ban during Sunitha’s election campaign, citing the social and economic hardships caused by alcoholism.

A bike-borne assailant snatched a woman’s handbag and mobile phone from a couple travelling on a motorcycle at Somajiguda in broad daylight. Police have registered a complaint and are checking CCTV footage to identify and arrest the offender

BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the phone-tapping case a politically motivated diversion by the Congress government. He accused the SIT of acting at the Chief Minister’s behest, said he would comply with the summons, and alleged misuse of police machinery

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Telangana government’s approach to collecting pending traffic challans, citing the High Court’s recent orders against coercive recovery methods. He warned that such measures would not withstand judicial scrutiny and would face public resistance.

The Union Ministry of Coal has set up a two-member technical team to examine the cancelled MDO tender for the Naini coal block. The panel will study the tender process, CSR provisions and submit its report within three days

Former Husnabad MLA V. Sathish Kumar accused Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar of seeking political gains by proposing mandal demergers. He warned of public protests and urged voters to back BRS candidates in upcoming municipal polls

The Eagle Force and Hayathnagar police arrested two drug consumers, Bhansilal alias Rahul Saini and Yogesh Rankavath, and seized 2.6 grams of methamphetamine worth Rs 13,000. Police are tracking absconding interstate drug peddlers linked to the case.

Former Minister and TBGKS honourary president Koppula Eshwar has demanded the cancellation of all coal block tenders in Singareni, citing an alleged Rs 6,000 crore scam in the Naini coal block tenders. He announced plans to intensify the "Save Singareni" movement unless a comprehensive inquiry is ordered.

Masjid-e-Madina at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is organising a ‘Visit the Mosque’ initiative alongside a free medical camp on January 26. The event aims to foster communal harmony and provide healthcare services under the supervision of senior cardiologists.

Chowrangee will present ‘Gayaki, Gat, Ghazal’ on January 31 at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad. The special musical evening brings together renowned artistes to blend classical, ghazal and global music traditions, offering audiences a unique and immersive cultural experience.

GRP and RPF busted an interstate marijuana smuggling racket at Begumpet railway station, seizing nine packets worth Rs 8.2 lakh. Mamatha Digal was arrested, while prime suspect Ashok remains absconding. Police are investigating the interstate drug network.

Two people, Md Tajuddin and Nitish Reddy, were killed when a car hit their two-wheeler at Aleru, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Police registered a case, seized the vehicle, and took the driver into custody. Post-mortem examinations are underway.

About 100 stray dogs in Yacharam Gram Panchayath were allegedly poisoned and dumped in a trench. Stay Animal Foundation filed a complaint against local officials, prompting a police investigation. Post-mortem examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Thursday.