Telangana

Residents of Rampur and surrounding villages in Hanamkonda are preparing to intensify protests against the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation’s failure to relocate the Rampur dumping yard. The 31-acre landfill has accumulated over three lakh tonnes of waste, causing severe air, water, and soil pollution. Despite promises, the GWMC’s bio-mining plant has failed to deliver results.

Former Minister T Harish Rao held a review meeting with irrigation officials in Siddipet, urging them to expedite the Irkode and Chandlapur lift irrigation projects and complete pending distributary canals under the Kaleshwaram project. He stressed the need for desilting canals to ensure water reaches tail-end fields.

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) staged a bike rally in Godavarikhani, Peddapalli, protesting the demolition of Sirisetti Jayasudha’s shop. Activists, who have been fasting at Gandhi Chowk for six days, marched to Rajiv Rahadari and later demonstrated at the Ramagundam Municipal Corporation office.

Villagers of Lakshmi Sagar in Sangareddy district were left shocked after five liquor outlets with belt shops suddenly opened despite a panchayat resolution banning liquor sales five years ago. When sarpanch Uppari Lakshman complained, Jogipet Excise Inspector Sagar Reddy urged him to support liquor sales, a reply that was recorded and widely condemned.

A birthday celebration for government advisor Vem Narendar Reddy in Mahabubabad turned controversial after legislator Murali Naik involved schoolchildren in the event and burst hand-held crackers, causing panic among them. Videos of the incident, showing Congress leaders laughing as children fled sparks and smoke, went viral on social media.

The CPI(M)-affiliated Telangana Rythu Sangham has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to dismantle the cooperative system by nominating Congress workers to cooperative societies. District secretary Bonthu Rambabu announced district-wide protests beginning December 27, warning that abandoning farmer-led elections would harm the cooperative structure.

Hyderabad Police have launched a Zero Drugs Policy ahead of New Year’s Eve. Surveillance teams, checkpoints, and monitoring of known offenders will ensure drug-free celebrations. Pubs and restaurants must close by 1 am, with strict action against violators.

Police intercepted a truck illegally transporting cows at Abdullapurmet on the city outskirts. The vehicle was disguised with a tarpaulin and small ventilation openings. The driver was detained, and authorities are investigating those responsible for the illegal transport.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of indulging in frustration politics and evading accountability, alleging failure in governance, abandonment of poll promises and personal attacks whenever questioned by the Opposition

A baby boy born extremely premature at 28 weeks and weighing 900 grams was successfully treated and discharged from Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, Kondapur, after 60 days of NICU care. He gained weight and recovered without major complications.

Motorists are being targeted by cyber fraudsters sending fake e-challan messages via SMS and WhatsApp. Citizens are losing lakhs in unauthorised transactions. Police advise checking and paying fines only through official portals and reporting suspicious activity to helpline 1930.

Ramp construction at the Moula Ali hilltop shrine in Malkajgiri is nearing completion. Once finished, devotees will be able to reach the shrine by vehicle, providing major relief to elderly visitors and women who struggle with the steep climb.

AWCS, in collaboration with HCL Foundation’s Harit, will organise a 2K run at Sanjeevaiah Park on January 3 to raise awareness against Chinese manja, which harms birds. Registration is free, and citizens are urged to participate in large numbers.

The India Meteorological Department has withdrawn the cold wave alert for Telangana. Minimum temperatures are expected to rise by 2–3°C, stabilising above 10°C in most districts, while Hyderabad will see lows of 12–14°C. Fog may persist in early mornings.

A 17-year-old girl from an Odisha migrant family allegedly died by suicide by jumping from Prakash Nagar bridge over the Manair River in Khammam. Locals found the body, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Four devotees from Godavarikhani were injured when their autorickshaw overturned on Kondagattu Ghat Road due to brake failure. Locals rushed them to Jagtial Government Hospital, and police arrived at the spot to investigate the incident.

A gas cylinder explosion inside a Maruti Omni van caused a fire near Annojiguda in Ghatkesar on Friday. The vehicle crashed into a petrol bunk, but quick action by staff prevented a major disaster. No injuries were reported.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao launched Singidi Collective, a Hyderabad-based sustainable fashion brand that blends Telangana’s handloom traditions with modern design. Using natural dyes and organic cotton, the brand aims to promote eco-friendly fashion and support local weavers.

Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully performed a high-risk living donor liver transplant on a 43-year-old Somali patient with advanced liver disease. Despite critical complications, the patient showed steady recovery through multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation.

The East Hyderabad Half Marathon 2025 will be held at Vanasathli Hills, Nagole, on December 28. Organised by L B Nagar Runners with Kamineni Hospitals, the event will see nearly 2,000 runners competing across four race categories.

Road widening work has picked up for the proposed 18-km elevated corridor from Gymkhana Grounds to Shamirpet ORR. The Rs 3,700-crore HMDA project will impact over 1,100 properties and several playgrounds.

A global consortium has launched a digital innovation programme at ICRISAT to combat the Red Palm Weevil. Scientists will use sensors, drones and data models to detect infestations early and protect date palms and livelihoods.

A chicken shop owner was killed in a knife attack following an old rivalry in Rajiv Colony of Tandur town in Vikarabad district. The victim, Noor Ahmed, died while being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment.

The Telangana government finalized the boundaries of 300 GHMC wards on December 25, completing the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies. Zonal Commissioners assumed charge of 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards to oversee administration and GHMC orders