Telangana

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao extended relief to Gurukul Residential School students in Sircilla district by distributing blankets under the “Gift A Smile” initiative. The move followed reports of students struggling with cold weather due to inadequate bedding.

Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam, will host Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations from December 20 to January 16. Rituals include Pagalpattu, Teppotsavam, Rapattu, Vilasotsavams, and Vishwaroopaseva, alongside boat rides and stalls showcasing tribal cuisine

Former Minister T Harish Rao has urged the government to expedite recruitment of district educational officers, pointing out that only three districts currently have regular DEOs. Speaking at a science fair in Siddipet, he praised students for presenting 1,853 projects, many on par with BTech innovations.

A growing trend of selling houses and plots through lucky draws in Telangana has taken a darker turn in Khammam. Police arrested Alasyam Vinay Kumar and 13 associates for running an unauthorised lottery scheme, offering a plot as a prize without permission.

Osmania General Hospital’s Microbiology Department is observing World Antimicrobial Awareness Week with a series of interactive events, including flash mobs, skits, quizzes, and rangoli competitions. Senior doctors, nursing staff, and students actively participated, reinforcing OGH’s role in community engagement and awareness.

The Government Railway Police (GRP) has successfully traced and recovered 200 mobile phones worth Rs 30 lakh using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. Special teams across the Railway Police District tracked devices lost or stolen from passengers, often during journeys when phones were misplaced or snatched.

‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ will host a two-day auto show at Ambedkar Stadium, Karimnagar, on November 22–23. Visitors can explore luxury and mainstream vehicles from leading brands and get information on finance and loan options from participating banks

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad. The festival, open from November 22–30, highlights Western India’s folk culture through handicrafts, music, dance, literature, and cuisine. Entry is free, with online and on-spot booking available

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari has sought more time to respond to the Speaker’s disqualification notice, while attention now turns to Khairthabad MLA Danam Nagender. The Congress leader, formerly elected on a BRS ticket, is under scrutiny for violating the anti-defection law after contesting from Secunderabad in the Parliament elections.

The Telangana–North East Connect 2-Day Film Festival was inaugurated at Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad, by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event aims to highlight the vibrant film culture of the North East and foster collaboration with Telangana filmmakers.

Despite AICTE approval for evening engineering and diploma programmes, the Telangana government has not permitted private colleges to offer them, leaving hundreds of working professionals disappointed. While Osmania University College of Engineering continues to run courses, other colleges await clearance.

GHMC has issued notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for defaulting on trade licence fees. Annapurna Studios, which hosted Bigg Boss Season 9 without authorisation, cleared Rs 7 lakhs after receiving notices but still owes more. Ramanaidu Studios, meanwhile, paid only Rs 1,900 against dues of Rs 1.92 lakhs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy knew there was nothing in the Formula E case and expressed willingness to take a lie detector test. He accused Congress of forcing defected BRS MLAs to resign and predicted early GHMC polls

Minimum temperatures rose across Telangana on Friday, offering relief from the recent cold wave. The IMD forecast indicates a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to bring light to moderate rain in parts of the State from November 23 onwards

Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals in Hyderabad has successfully implanted the Amvia Edge CRTP QP, a next-generation cardiac resynchronisation pacing device equipped with Auto-MRI technology. The device offers continuous MRI safety, improved cardiac synchrony, and advanced algorithms to reduce atrial arrhythmia burden.

In a medical milestone for Telangana, paediatric surgeons at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a laparoscopic splenectomy on a 7-year-old boy suffering from hereditary spherocytosis. The child, admitted with severe anaemia and an enlarged spleen, required frequent blood transfusions.

Residents and shopowners in Vemulawada halted road expansion works near the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, alleging that officials began widening the southern approach road without notice. They demanded clarity on the proposed width, saying the plan threatens their homes and shops

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced that morning-after contraceptive pills will continue to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) in India, but with mandatory warning labels. These warnings, printed in regional languages and accessible via QR codes, caution against overuse and clarify that the pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar criticised officials for delaying the Rs 4 lakh compensation to the family of a pregnant tribal woman murdered by her uncle in Gerre village. He met the family and sought clarity on the pending cheque and fund transfer

Traffic on NH 44 came to a halt after farmers in Adilabad staged a rasta roko protesting restrictions on cotton and soybean procurement. The JAC alleged that CCI was not buying cotton at the support price and farmers faced losses due to new rules

With the Supreme Court directing the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide on the disqualification pleas of 10 BRS MLAs, Patancheru may face a by election. MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy, who joined Congress, is politically isolated as both parties move away

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari on Friday requested Speaker G Prasad Kumar for more time to respond in the BRS disqualification case. While eight MLAs have filed their affidavits, Srihari and Danam Nagender have sought extensions despite the Supreme Court’s deadline.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government’s Bhu Bharati system has become a centre of corruption and delays, causing distress among farmers. He said pending land applications and protests show the failure of revenue reforms and demanded urgent action

The CPI (Maoist) alleged that top leader Madivi Hidma, his wife Raje and others were captured unarmed in Vijayawada and later killed in a fake encounter by Andhra Pradesh police. The party called for a nation-wide bandh on November 23.