Telangana

Non-operation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project since October 2023 has hit Telangana farmers hard, reducing paddy acreage, increasing groundwater dependence and causing losses of over Rs.8,000 crore. Crop failures, low yields and farmer suicides highlight urgent need for revival

An artisan worker, Boda Shankar Reddy (40) of Rangapur in Huzurabad mandal, died of electrocution while working at the Huzurabad sub-station on Wednesday. Police registered a case and shifted the body for post-mortem. Investigation is underway

The DRI Hyderabad unit seized over 1,300 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.6 crore in Vijayawada. The drugs were hidden in a truck coming from Chhattisgarh. Three people, including the mastermind from Tamil Nadu, were arrested under the NDPS Act

Hyderabad Traffic Police has imposed diversions for Durga Matha idol immersions on October 1 from 3 PM to October 2, 6 AM. Several routes near Tank Bund and PVNR Marg will be restricted. Public is advised to take alternate roads

Ahead of Dasara, Hyderabad's bus and train stations are packed as people travel to their hometowns. TGSRTC has added 7,754 special buses, while SCR runs extra trains. Despite the rush, the mood remains festive and energetic across stations

Senior IPS officer Charu Sinha has officially taken charge as the new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Telangana. She promised to boost the fight against corruption, ensure transparent governance, and protect public interest across the state

Six young doctors, including four from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide in September, exposing severe stress and lack of institutional support in medical education. Experts urge reforms such as wellness centres, mentoring, and confidential psychiatric care to prevent further tragedies.

BRS senior leader and former Minister C. Laxma Reddy’s mother, Charlakola Laxmamma, passed away on Wednesday due to age-related illness. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao offered condolences, describing it as a personal and tragic loss.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao hailed K Chandrashekhar Rao’s decade-long rule as a golden era for Telangana farmers, citing a 95% decline in suicides between 2014-2023. Welfare initiatives like Rythu Bandhu, irrigation projects, and loan waivers brought stability and prosperity to farming households.

Farmer suicides in Telangana fell by 95.84% between 2015 and 2023, with the State’s share in India dropping from 11.1% to 0.51%. Welfare schemes like Rythu Bandhu, crop procurement, and irrigation expansion helped reduce debt distress.

The Telangana government has issued an EOI for the rehabilitation of Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages under KLIP, two years after the Medigadda piers sagged. Farmers remain sceptical, citing delays, crop losses, and water scarcity amid political concerns ahead of local body polls.

As the government failed to release Rs.600 crore fee reimbursement dues before Dasara festival, the Federation of Association of Telangana Higher Institutions has called for its emergency executive meeting to deliberate on the crisis and decide the future course of action to safeguard interest of institutions, staff and students

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao hit out at the Congress government in Telangana, calling it a "circus." He cited instances of ruling MLAs exposing their own government, including seeking World Bank funds and threatening industries due to inaction.

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In a significant development for local healthcare, the Government General Hospital in Mancherial administered its first chemotherapy cycle at its newly established cancer care centre. A lung cancer patient from Thallapet received treatment under the supervision of GGH doctors, having previously undergone cycles in Hyderabad.

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RRR project around Hyderabad faces major hurdles as farmers intensify protests against alleged biased realignment shielding lands of Congress leaders and firms. While the government targets 2027-28 completion, uncertainty persists amid displacement, compensation disputes, and growing unrest

A degree student from Hyderabad, identified as Chanakya of Kukatpally, went missing after slipping into the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar on Tuesday. He was on a trip with friends. SDRF teams launched rescue operations, which are still underway

Lemon farmers in Nalgonda district are facing a severe crisis as wholesale prices nosedive despite high retail rates. Nakrekal, the state's only government-run lemon yard, sees massive daily arrivals, yet most produce sells below Rs 200 per bag.

Lenkala Vivekananda Reddy, a Class IX student from Peddapalli, has entered the India Book of Records after summiting Mount Elbrus, with an anti-drug campaign. Collector Koya Sree Harsha presented him the official certificate

Kothagudem police seized 204.9 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.02 crore during a vehicle check near Morampalli Banjar village. The accused, a Haryana driver, was arrested while returning from Andhra Pradesh

BRS activists in Karimnagar staged a dharna at Markfed grounds protesting the closure of the venue ahead of the Dasara festival. The party alleged Congress leaders pressured officials, preventing locals from celebrating the festival, and demanded immediate reopening

The Telangana government’s plan to rejuvenate a 55-km stretch of River Musi has triggered protests from environmentalists and residents. While a consortium is preparing the DPR, critics argue that partial rejuvenation will not address pollution and flooding issues.