Telangana

Crocodiles straying from the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary into irrigation tanks and farmlands have left farmers in Sangareddy and Medak anxious. With frequent sightings and no monitoring system in place, the reptiles pose a recurring risk to rural communities

Over 1.4 lakh Ganesh pandals will immerse idols in Hyderabad this year. BGUS has set RTA-approved tariffs for vehicles, with trailers costing Rs 33,000 and smaller vehicles from Rs 1,000 upwards. Tokens and time slots will ensure smooth immersion on September 6

The Kumram Bheem irrigation project in Asifabad, meant to irrigate 45,500 acres, continues to rely on polythene covers after cracks developed in its bund. Repair work has been delayed for over a year, leaving farmers dependent on bore wells and streams

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha reached Isojipet in Pulkal mandal by tractor to inspect a breach in the Singur left bank canal after road access was cut off. He ordered immediate restoration work and later reviewed inflows at Singur reservoir

A 40-year-old woman, Boinala Swetha of Gowlipura, died by suicide at Chatrinaka on Saturday night. She jumped from her building’s terrace and died on the spot. Police said family members cited depression due to family issues as the reason

BRS working president KT Rama Rao attended the wedding of Navitha, daughter of late activist Dhanaboyina Narsimlu, saying his presence was not political but a brotherly duty. He said the party’s bond with people is built on trust and family ties

In Sangareddy, Congress leader T Jagga Reddy lightened the mood when an eight-year-old boy asked him for donations for a Ganesh idol. Reddy joked about taking loans before assuring he would contribute before the idol’s immersion

Hyderabad will see moderate to heavy rain this week, while several Telangana districts face red alerts for very heavy rainfall. Adilabad saw up to 173 mm in 24 hours, and IMD warns of more intense spells in the coming days

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan inaugurated the Indie Puppy Adoption Fair at Jalagam Vengalrao Park, urging adopters to treat native puppies as family. Of the 39 healthy puppies showcased, 24 were adopted. The fair promoted the slogan “Adopt, Don’t Shop.”

Former minister T Harish Rao warned that switching the KLIP pumps on and off daily could damage their motors. He accused the Congress government of negligence, citing BHEL experts’ advice, and alleged that pumps were run only during ministerial visits.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of “criminal negligence” for allowing Godavari water from Yellampalli to flow into the sea. He alleged the delay in operating KLIP pumps was deliberate to malign BRS and warned of a farmers’ agitation.

A distributory of the Singur left bank canal breached at Isojipet in Pulkal mandal, Sangareddy, on Sunday—the second such incident in a year. Officials blamed heavy inflows, while farmers alleged poor-quality repairs. Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inspected the site.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of turning the scrapped Hyderabad Pharma City into a “Future City” real estate venture. He alleged misuse of farmers’ lands, wastage of public money, and warned the Congress of a BRS-led fight.

A fire broke out in three shops at Shastripuram, Rajendranagar, including an AC repair workshop, chicken shop, and onion godown. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours. No casualties were reported, and a short circuit is suspected as the cause.

A Ganesh idol fell off a vehicle while being transported to a pandal on the outskirts of Aramghar, causing a major traffic jam. Police cleared the road, and devotees expressed grief over the unfortunate incident

Due to continuous heavy inflows from the Kaddam project and upstream rainfall, the Sripada Yellampalli reservoir in Peddapalli district has reached near-full capacity. The project is currently receiving an inflow of 2.15 lakh cusecs.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy highlighted his decade-long role in the statehood movement, defended showcasing Telangana to Miss World contestants, and stressed welfare-focused development over skyscrapers. Poet Ande Sri praised the CM for his achievements at a book launch

A tense situation unfolded at a women’s hostel in Madhapur, Hyderabad, after a group of women accused the hostel manager, Satya Prakash, of sexually assaulting a minor girl. The women allegedly stormed the premises, assaulted the manager, and damaged property.

Heavy rains caused Munneru river and local streams to overflow in Khammam, cutting off villages and inundating crops. Authorities have opened relief centres, increased patrolling, and lifted gates of Kinnerasani reservoir to manage excess water as the Godavari rises

Heavy rainfall in Telangana has disrupted road connectivity between Jagtial, Dharmapuri, and Mancherial, with floodwater overflowing onto key roads near Nerella in Dharmapuri mandal. TGSRTC has suspended bus services, and local residents have been advised to avoid affected areas.

Olympic champion PV Sindhu, at GVK Diagnostics’ first anniversary, emphasised the importance of preventive health check-ups, discipline, and recovery. She encouraged people to prioritize early health interventions to avoid setbacks, maintain consistency, and achieve long-term performance in sports and daily life

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh has suffered another setback with a major slide at its upper cofferdam. Continuous rains, seepage, and recurring flood damage raise fresh concerns about its structural safety and delay the diaphragm wall works

Hyderabad’s Hare Krishna Golden Temple hosted grand Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, featuring darshan of Lord Krishna in multiple forms, Unjala Seva, 56 Chappan Bhog offerings, Shodashopachara Seva, and the evening 108-Kalasha Sandhya Maha Abhishekam, attracting devotees from across the city

Senior BRS leader B Vinod Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming during his Independence Day address that the Kaleshwaram project had been washed away in the Godavari river. Kumar urged the CM to avoid making such remarks, especially on national occasions, and accused him of spreading misinformation.