Telangana

Thousands of devotees attended the annual Ganganeella Jatara at Sri Pochamma Temple in Adelli village, Nirmal. The goddess’s jewellery was taken in procession to Sangvi for purification with Godavari water, while police made security arrangements for the festival on Sunday

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao congratulated Vadithya Nivedita and Vadithya Akhila, daughters of agricultural labourers from Palugu Thanda, on securing MBBS seats. He credited education policies under the previous BRS government for expanding opportunities for disadvantaged communities

The Centre has cleared five ropeway projects in Telangana, but none is located in the erstwhile Adilabad district. Kuntala waterfall and other tourist spots remain excluded despite earlier proposals and appeals for improved tourism infrastructure and connectivity.

Traditional flowers used for Bathukamma are becoming harder to find in Telangana as irrigated cultivation expands and weedicides are sprayed more widely. Residents say flowers once gathered from fallow lands are now scarce, forcing people to seek alternatives or travel farther.

TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil assured industrial representatives that electricity-related concerns would receive priority attention at a stakeholders’ meeting in Hyderabad. Discussions covered power supply reliability, tariffs, delayed payment surcharges, solar generation, net metering and pending issues.

A man sustained minor injuries after two sloth bears attacked him while he was collecting tangedu flowers for Bathukamma celebrations on a hillock in Rudrangi, Rajanna Sircilla district, on Sunday morning. He was taken to a Karimnagar hospital.

Unscheduled power cuts are worrying small and medium-scale industries around Hyderabad, with disruptions threatening production and raising operating costs. Industrialists say diesel generators are expensive to reinstall and run, and are urging the State government to promote rooftop solar power.

Ahead of Dasara, Humane World for Animals India and the Telangana Forest Department have urged people to report the illegal capture and display of Palapitta. The organisations warn that birds face cruelty due to beliefs associated with festival sightings.

Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 320 motorists during a weekend drunk-driving drive, including 265 two-wheeler riders. BAC tests recorded varying alcohol levels among offenders. Courts disposed of 196 drunk-driving cases between October 12 and 17, imposing fines and community service.

The government has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent, with revised prices taking effect on November 9. The NPPA expects prices to fall by up to 70 per cent and annual patient savings to reach Rs 2,500 crore.

A 60-year-old farmer, P Ramana Reddy, was electrocuted after coming into contact with live power lines that had snapped and fallen in his field at GP Palli village in Cherla mandal. Villagers blamed delayed clearance by electricity officials.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao urged the Congress government to withdraw fare hikes on special Bathukamma and Dasara buses. He alleged that reduced regular services and higher fares were burdening families travelling to their native places for festivals.

A civil supplies manager in Paloncha died at a Bhadrachalam lodge. His suicide note named six people, including a woman employee and media personnel. Police registered an FIR against the six following a complaint from his daughter and are investigating.

Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram released the results of the postgraduate examinations conducted between July 23 and September 5.

Two youths from Chunchupalli mandal reportedly drowned in the Kinnerasani canal at Karakavagu in Paloncha area of Kothagudem district on Saturday while swimming.

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said drought-like conditions have affected 315 mandals due to rainfall deficit and El Nino impact. He sought immediate Central assistance, higher MSP procurement support, enhanced funding for water conservation works, and fertiliser subsidy reforms to help farmers.

Telangana BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy linked the 2015 resolution of India-Bangladesh border enclaves to the ongoing controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He argued that historical border anomalies enabled illegal migration and irregular voter registrations.

Jangaon district has recorded a 28 per cent rainfall deficit, receiving 522 mm rainfall against the long-term average of 727.8 mm, with seven of its 12 mandals facing a shortfall. District Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha said the prolonged dry spell has affected crop yields, particularly paddy and maize.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Saddula Bathukamma greetings to the people of Telangana, especially women, and wished them happiness, prosperity and well-being. He said the festival symbolises Telangana's rich cultural heritage.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Saddula Bathukamma greetings to women across Telangana on the occasion of the festival's grand finale. He highlighted the role of women in the Telangana statehood movement and said the true spirit of Bathukamma could be preserved through a continued commitment to women's welfare and protection.

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic on major highways leading to various districts on Saturday as the Dasara travel rush peaked. Long queues were reported at several toll plazas, while ongoing road works at key locations worsened congestion.

The BRS organised a 25-km padayatra from Makthal to Narayanpet on Saturday, protesting delays in the four-lane highway project. Despite two foundation-stone ceremonies, construction has yet to begin, while commuters face potholes and poor road conditions along the route daily

The Telangana Psychologists Association’s Mancherial unit held a mental health awareness programme at Luxettipet sub-jail on Saturday. Psychologists counselled inmates on emotional regulation, self-confidence and positive thinking, encouraging them to learn from past mistakes and rebuild their lives

The Congress is facing uncertainty over support from its Left allies in the forthcoming Graduates' constituency MLC elections in Telangana, with the CPI yet to extend backing and the CPM weighing an independent contest.