Telangana

A family in Khammam has crafted eco-friendly Ganesh idols with cow dung, clay and natural colours, drawing strong response from devotees. Led by priest Arutla Srinivasa Charyulu, the family sold 500 idols, highlighting both tradition and sustainability in Vinayaka Navaratri celebrations

Students at the Government Polytechnic College hostel in Gomaram, Medak, alleged they are being served insect-infested rice despite paying Rs 2,200–2,400 per month. Parents raised concerns with the warden and principal, but students say food quality and facilities remain poor

ACB officials caught Agriculture Assistant Director Ulloju Narsimha Rao in Kothagudem while accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a fertiliser shop owner. He allegedly demanded money to ignore violations. The tainted cash was seized, and the case is under probe

The Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy’s festival Dance Drama Sourabham drew a full audience at Ravindra Bharathi, featuring Smita Madhav’s Bharatanatyam ballet and the Telugu production of Charandas Chor. Dignitaries including Dr Veludanda Nityananda Rao lauded the Academy for promoting cultural excellence

Hundreds of ASHA workers protested at Indira Park on Monday demanding fixed salaries promised in the Congress manifesto. BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of betraying workers, prioritising contracts over welfare, and warned of consequences in upcoming local body elections

BRS Patancheru coordinator V Adarsh Reddy distributed 2,500 notebooks to students of ZP High School in Tellapur on Monday, with support from ex-MLC V Bhupal Reddy. Party leaders pledged funds, furniture, and teachers to address shortages in the school

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of a secret pact with Prime Minister Modi, alleging systematic injustice to Telangana. He cited neglect of irrigation projects, loss of investments and Centre’s indifference, urging voters to punish Congress

BRS leaders T Rajaiah, Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and T Ravinder Rao demanded Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari’s immediate resignation after he admitted defecting to Congress. They urged Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to disqualify him, accusing Srihari of shifting parties for personal and family gains

Farmers in the district staged a protest at the Collectorate on Monday, alleging spurious fertiliser was being sold at inflated prices. They exposed mismatched bags of urea in public, accused traders of black marketing, and demanded strict action against those responsible

BRS leader Manne Krishank accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running a “family raj” in Telangana, alleging that his relatives cornered contracts worth thousands of crores, including Singareni tenders and land deals, while the Congress diverted advertisements to National Herald

Farmers in Nalgonda and Suryapet are facing a severe urea shortage, with even students forced to stand in queues. With only a fraction of fertiliser supplied against demand, protests have erupted as crops and livelihoods are put at risk

Frustrated over non-clearance of pending dues worth Rs 42 lakh, contractor N Krishna from Hanumapuram staged a protest with his family at the District Collector’s office on Monday. Civil contractors across Telangana have been demanding long-pending payments from the government for months

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy vowed to renominate Prof Kodandaram Reddy as MLC despite a Supreme Court order. At Osmania University, he promised development funds, highlighted empty state coffers, and announced a December meeting at Arts College without police presence

TGSRTC has launched a new boarding point at RGIA Crossroads, near Hyderabad airport, for devotees and air passengers traveling to Srisailam. Buses will run every 20 minutes, with advance reservations available online by selecting RGIA Crossroads as the boarding option

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised to fulfil pending demands of Osmania University, announcing a December meeting at Arts College without police presence. He stressed education over wealth distribution and assured funds for OU development, while backing Professor M Kodandaram

BRS leaders from Banswada met working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad on Tuesday and vowed to strengthen the cadre for a landslide victory in upcoming local body elections. They accused defected MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy of betraying the people’s mandate

An elderly woman from Choppadandi mandal was rescued by fire service personnel after she slipped and fell into a well on Monday. Acting swiftly, the fire team retrieved her safely using ropes, following alerts from neighbours and police

Telangana has recorded 611.4 mm rainfall since June 1, about 15% above normal, according to TSDPS. Hyderabad received 34% excess rainfall, while Nagarkurnool led the state with 82% above normal, placing four districts in the ‘Large Excess’ category.

Telangana innovators Ashok Gorre and Mupparapu Raju credit former IT Minister KTR for guidance and support that helped them scale innovations into startups. Projects include agricultural tools, multipurpose sprayers, streetlight sensors, and eco-friendly products, benefiting farmers and villages.

Telangana government schools will introduce a ‘School Captain’ system for all students, including a captain, vice-captain, and group captains. Leaders will maintain discipline, coordinate school clubs, represent schools at events, and act as a bridge between students and administration.

From the next academic year, government and local body schools in Telangana will provide workbooks for Classes VI to X covering all subjects. Level-wise materials aim to strengthen foundational skills and current learning. Coaching and study materials will also support welfare school admissions.

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the preventive detention of students before CM A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Osmania University, calling it undemocratic and warning that Telangana society will not tolerate excesses against youth.

A severe shortage of urea in Siddipet district has forced farmers to sleep overnight at cooperative outlets, highlighting the ongoing challenges in fertiliser supply and the impact on agriculture.

The 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 drew 28,300 runners, featured elite international athletes, broke a course record, and raised Rs 1.4 crore for charity, marking a record turnout for India’s marathon season