Telangana

JS Sriram and his team delivered a captivating Nama Sankeertana performance during Hyderabad's Ganesh Festival celebrations. Despite continuous rain, the two-hour devotional music filled the evening with energy, devotion, and artistry, leaving the audience fully engaged and moved

Backwaters from Rallavagu submerged the localities of NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Residents expressed frustration over frequent inundation during heavy rains and urged officials to take corrective measures.

The Manjeera River has caused severe flooding in Nizamabad district, submerging several villages and cutting off access to others. Heavy rains in Telangana and Maharashtra have led to unprecedented flood levels. The Sripada Yellampalli and Medigadda Barrages are under pressure, with multiple gates open to manage the deluge.

MLRIT's ‘Prerna’ outreach programme at ZPHS Dundigal aimed to foster passion for science and technology among students. Highlights included talks by Dr Arun Kumar and Dr Balram Yelamasetti, with mementos awarded to competition winners, supported by NCSTC

A major fraud worth Rs. 13 crore has been uncovered at SBI’s Chennur branch, where a cashier, N. Ravinder, allegedly misappropriated funds by diverting them into online betting applications. Over 400 affected customers staged protests demanding action against the officials involved and loan waivers as punishment.

The BRS staged a walkout from the Business Advisory Committee meeting, protesting the Congress government’s move to restrict the monsoon Assembly session to two days. The party, backed by AIMIM, demanded a 15-day session to discuss farmers’ woes, student deaths, and floods

Farmers in Telangana are enduring long waits and staging protests outside PACS offices due to a continuing shortage of urea. In districts like Kothagudem and Mahabubabad, farmers are struggling to secure the fertiliser, with some having waited over 20 days since sowing. Protests and dharnas have been staged as both the State and Central governments are blamed for the issue.

A man in Kumram Bheem Asifabad lodged a complaint against a Collectorate camp clerk, accusing him of abducting his wife, an employee at a Sakhi one-stop centre. Police confirmed the woman was missing but have not yet booked the clerk

Floods triggered by Rallavagu backwater submerged NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial, forcing evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Collector Kumar Deepak assured relief measures and asked residents to report grievances through the control room helpline

The Congress government in Telangana has announced the nomination of Prof. Kodandaram Reddy and Mohammed Azharuddin under the Governor’s quota for the MLC elections, following the Supreme Court’s annulment of previous nominations. Azharuddin, a former cricketer and Congress candidate in the 2023 Assembly elections, had contested unsuccessfully from Jubilee Hills.

Road closures have returned to Secunderabad Cantonment, causing major disruptions for commuters. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice, urging the Local Military Authority to provide timelines for reopening affected roads, with plans for official representations

Nearly 10 months after announcing Rs.4,170 crore for a comprehensive underground drainage network in Greater Warangal, the project remains only on paper. With repeated flooding and stagnant water, residents are frustrated as assurances by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy remain unfulfilled

A survey by the Ministry of Education reveals a severe lack of functional toilets in government-run schools in Telangana. More than 1,700 schools lack toilets for girls, and many schools with facilities have non-functional restrooms. This situation forces students, particularly girls, to avoid drinking water during school hours, leading to dehydration and other health issues.

The temple town of Basar in Mancherial was cut off as the Godavari river swelled due to heavy rains. Several localities and the road to Sri Saraswathi Devasthanam were submerged. Students, teachers, and rescuers were stranded as floods disrupted normal life

Kasarla Nagender Reddy has been named the Best Community Leader in Australia after receiving the highest number of votes in a survey conducted by AA Media House. Reddy, who has served as the President of BRS Australia for over a decade, expressed his gratitude to the Indian community in Australia for their trust and support.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to hold local body elections with 42 percent reservations for BCs and SC/ST quota based on the 2001 census. It also discussed flood damages, paddy procurement lapses, and appointment of in-charges for fisheries societies

BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of mishandling urea supply during the Kharif season and demanded an apology to farmers. He blamed State mismanagement, rejected war-related excuses and recalled how the BRS ensured timely supply during its tenure

The BRS launched protests in Hyderabad and across Telangana demanding a special 15-day Assembly session on the urea shortage, irrigation problems and farmer suicides. Led by KT Rama Rao, the protests saw BRS legislators arrested as farmers continued their statewide agitation

A farmer in Narayanpet was slapped by a police officer during a protest over urea shortage at PACS. The incident sparked more protests, and the video went viral. Farmers demanded better supplies and action against the officer involved

BRS members, led by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, protested in the Telangana Legislative Assembly over the ongoing urea shortage affecting farmers during the Kharif season. BJP MLA T Raja Singh joined the protest, adding to the political drama

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A government teacher, Mididoddi Kavita (40), reportedly distressed over her inability to conceive, died by suicide in Kagaznagar, Asifabad. Kavita, also a poet and dancer, had served across the district. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

To ensure nutritious meals for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, the government will grow vegetables in selected anganwadi centres under the Poshan Vatika scheme. Centres will receive seeds and funds for organic cultivation, aiming to tackle price hikes and chemical usage.

Hyderabad police and Rapid Action Force carried out a security familiarization march in Santoshnagar ahead of Ganesh festival and Milad-un-Nabi. Authorities urged residents not to spread unverified posts and to report suspicious activities on Dial 100 for community safety.