Telangana

Remarks that there was a complete lack of coordination among government departments, resulting in arbitrary executive action

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed penalties ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh on more than 95 private junior colleges for violating norms. It has also withheld the affiliation of several colleges that failed to meet mandatory standards.

The Telangana government has directed district collectors and police officials to stay alert as heavy rains are expected over the next two days. NDRF and SDRF teams have been kept on standby, while people have been advised to avoid waterfalls, rivers and flooded tourist spots.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for describing engineering graduates as "criminal waste", demanding that he withdraw the remark and apologise. He also defended Telangana's youth, saying they were earning global recognition for their achievements.

Heavy rains across Telangana and the upper Krishna and Godavari basins have sharply increased inflows into major irrigation projects, prompting authorities to release water downstream. Officials have issued flood alerts while reservoir levels continue to rise amid sustained monsoon activity.

A new Anganwadi building and an integrated toilet complex at a Primary Health Centre were inaugurated under the ITC Mission Sunehra Kal initiative in Kothagudem, strengthening childcare, maternal welfare and rural healthcare infrastructure with support from the WASH Institute.

Government and local body school teachers in Telangana will stage a maha dharna at Indira Park on August 1, demanding PRC fitment, release of pending DAs, clearance of pending bills, pension benefits and implementation of several long-pending service-related demands.

More than 40 hours after a 70-year-old man was swept into an under-construction stormwater drain in Madeenaguda, Hyderabad, police, HYDRAA DRF and Cyberabad Municipal Corporation teams continue extensive search operations, but the victim remains untraced despite sustained efforts.

Telangana’s monsoon revival has significantly improved rainfall conditions, reducing the seasonal deficit to 11 per cent. Heavy rains have benefited Hyderabad and neighbouring districts, with several areas moving into the normal category. However, some districts continue to face rainfall shortages.

Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs received fresh inflows after moderate rainfall in their catchment areas. HMWSSB officials are monitoring water levels, with Himayatsagar recording 400 cusecs and Osmansagar 150 cusecs. A decision on opening floodgates is pending.

Following an IMD heavy rainfall alert, Hydraa issued an advisory asking Hyderabad residents to remain cautious and report waterlogging, flooding, uprooted trees and drainage issues. Citizens can contact the toll-free number 1070 or control room numbers for emergency assistance from DRF teams.

Tappachabutra police arrested three persons for allegedly attempting to murder a woman over a family property dispute. The suspects reportedly attacked Shameem Begum with a knife at her residence, following which police registered a case based on her complaint and launched an investigation.

A local court sentenced Y. Sandeep Kumar to life imprisonment for murdering a woman and attempting to kill her daughter in Miyapur in December 2022. The convict also received 10 years' imprisonment for attempted murder and three months for house trespass.

An apple-laden truck overturned on the Warangal-Khammam National Highway near Matedu village in Mahabubabad district. Residents and passersby rushed to collect the spilled fruit, while videos of the incident went viral and drew criticism for ignoring the injured driver.

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise Godavari floodwater for irrigation and alleged it was discouraging cultivation. He demanded operation of the Kannepalli pumps and warned of protests if farmers continued to face water and power shortages.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy questioned the employability of engineering graduates, calling for reforms in engineering education. Addressing teachers, he outlined plans to strengthen basic education, expand skill training and improve employment opportunities while defending the government's education initiatives.

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on engineering students, demanded criminal cases over alleged student deaths in Gurukul schools and accused the Chief Minister of misleading youth on electoral reforms

AIMIM leader Irmiya staged a dramatic protest at the Zaheerabad Municipal Office by slapping himself with his chappal, alleging that municipal authorities failed to resolve basic civic issues in the 8th ward despite repeated representations to officials and elected representatives.

Artist Dr Hothi Basavaraj’s solo exhibition at the State Gallery of Art showcases sculptures inspired by Basava’s cultural and agricultural significance. The exhibition features diverse artworks, including tribal art, innovative sculptures, and a book documenting his 25-year artistic journey.

Three days of continuous rainfall, coupled with ongoing infrastructure projects, caused widespread traffic congestion across Hyderabad. Waterlogged roads, potholes, and diversions disrupted commuting in several major areas, forcing motorists to take alternate routes and endure long delays.

Continuous rainfall has damaged roads across several Hyderabad localities, leaving potholes, washed-out surfaces, and unfinished civic works that pose risks to commuters. Residents have urged authorities to carry out immediate repairs, warning that deteriorating road conditions could lead to serious accidents.

Hyderabad Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against alleged repeat offender Mohd Asad, who is accused of multiple crimes, including murder. Despite being externed from the city, he allegedly returned, prompting police to trace and apprehend him in Maharashtra.

The Telangana Police Recruitment Board's latest notification has drawn criticism after mistakenly listing "Menstruation" instead of "Mensuration" in the arithmetic syllabus. The error, along with fewer vacancies than expected, has sparked concern among police job aspirants across the State.

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