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The Civil Supplies Department has capped retail prices of major rice varieties at Rs 66–79 per kg and warned traders against overcharging. It is conducting inspections, advising retailers to procure stocks directly from millers and considering the PD Act against habitual offenders.
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Pallapu Mahendar, a 25-year-old Rashtriya Rifles jawan on leave in Telangana, died after a speeding motorcycle hit his two-wheeler at Peerlapally village in Siddipet district. He was travelling with five friends on a pilgrimage to Komuravelly.
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The Telangana government has notified the schedule for population enumeration, which will take place from January 25 to February 28, followed by a revisional round until March 5. Self-enumeration will be available from January 10 to January 24.
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The Telangana State Commission for Women has directed PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Alidas Janaiah to appear for an enquiry into a sexual harassment and intimidation complaint by an assistant professor. Meanwhile, university staff and students staged protests demanding action.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones for 13 development works worth Rs 9,053.48 crore in Kodangal. Major projects include Radial Road-2, BT road works, the second phase of MNKLIS, schools, an agricultural college and bus stations.
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Irrigation officials have deferred the suspension of water supply from Kadem dam for agricultural needs following protests by farmers in Nirmal and Mancherial districts. Farmers had demanded continued supply until November 30 to protect standing paddy crops.
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Residents of Singabhupalem in Kothagudem district have unanimously resolved to ban liquor sales at belt shops and public consumption of alcohol. The gram panchayat will also work to curb ganja, gudumba, gutkha and other tobacco products.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made no announcements on Rythu Bharosa, crop-loss compensation or insurance at a farmers' meeting in Lagacherla. He urged farmers to avoid paddy cultivation amid water shortages and defended the proposed Shamshabad-Kodangal road project
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Cracker explosions and flashes on Deepavali triggered distress calls for animals in and around Hyderabad, with dogs trapped in narrow spaces, a cat dying after falling into a well and a pup rescued at Gajwel.
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Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka faced protests during a Deepavali visit to Dendukuru village in Madhira constituency. Women alleged that eligible families were overlooked in Indiramma house allotments, while ineligible beneficiaries with substantial property received houses.
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A commuter spotted a leopard crossing the road at Kakula Gutta near Danthepally in Medak district on Sunday night and recorded it on his mobile phone. Forest officials alerted locals and advised farmers against venturing out alone.
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Three persons, including a seven-year-old girl, died in two separate road accidents in erstwhile Medak district on Monday. The incidents involved a motorcycle hitting a stationary lorry amid fog and a car colliding with a tractor near Husnabad.
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Heritage conservation organisation Akarmaa has launched the ‘Mee Baavi’ movement to protect and restore Telangana’s historic stepwells. The initiative includes a panel discussion and photo exhibition at KBR Park and calls for policy support and legal protection.
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GHMC has launched a special sanitation drive across all 30 circles under the PRAGATI 50 Cities framework. On the first day, workers cleaned 105 locations, removed 311 unauthorised posters and cleared over 108 metric tonnes of waste and debris.
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Madhapur police arrested two 19-year-old youths for allegedly robbing pedestrians at knifepoint near Durgam Cheruvu Metro station. The suspects reportedly stole two mobile phones, and one victim suffered a shoulder injury after resisting an attempt to snatch his phone.
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Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board aims to complete Godavari pipeline interconnection works at Ghanpur by November 15, adding 40 million gallons per day to Hyderabad’s water supply amid declining Singur–Manjeera availability.
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Revised prices of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect, offering relief to patients in Telangana. The NPPA estimates annual nationwide savings of Rs 3,540.38 crore, with some cancer drug prices falling by more than 50 per cent.
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A house belonging to Elmule Mohan was gutted in a fire at Dubbaguda in Sirpur (T) town on Monday. Gold ornaments, cash and furniture were destroyed. Fire officials suspect an electrical short circuit caused the incident. Loss estimated at Rs. 10 lakh
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Tiger movement in Bheempur and Tamsi mandals has triggered concern among farmers, who are postponing harvesting activities. Forest officials suspect the animal strayed from Maharashtra's Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve and have deployed trackers and camera traps to monitor its movement
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The NHRC has sought an action taken report from the Telangana government within four weeks on proposed opencast mining at Ramappa in Mulugu district. A Hyderabad-based advocate raised concerns over potential threats to the temple, lake, forests and livelihoods
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Facing financial pressure, the Telangana government is exploring land monetisation, private land pooling and infrastructure development to mobilise revenue. The strategy includes auctioning government plots, regularising industrial properties and identifying non-performing departmental assets across Hyderabad’s expanding peripheral districts
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Drought conditions and irregular power supply have devastated paddy crops in Bheemala Thanda, Sangareddy district. A tribal family lost its crop on 16 acres, while villagers reported damage across 200 acres and demanded compensation and immediate Rythu Bharosa assistance
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has urged banks, financial institutions and digital platforms to strengthen cybersecurity systems amid growing AI-assisted cyber threats. He stressed the need for stronger safeguards, quality standards and security checks across third-party applications and services.
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The EAGLE Force and Raidurgam police arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Shaikpet for alleged involvement in prostitution and synthetic drug peddling. Police seized one gram of drugs and two mobile phones. A supplier from Goa is absconding.
