Telangana

The Telangana government has reduced Dasara holidays for polytechnics to three days. The TP JAC alleges the move is retaliation for protests against GO 97, which proposed merging polytechnics with Young India Skills University under a public-private partnership.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer's office conducted special voter registration camps across the State on Thursday. Additional CEO Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy inspected camps in Jubilee Hills. Eligible electors missing from the draft roll can submit Form 6, officials said.

The Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged irregularities in electronic weighing machines at Warangal's Enumamula agricultural market and sought action against those responsible. Following a complaint, the District Marketing Officer contacted the Weights and Measures Department to inspect all scales.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to prepare for possible water scarcity amid El Niño concerns. Measures include improving distribution, curbing wastage, promoting treated sewage water for construction and parks, and raising public awareness.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana inspected PJR Stadium in Chandanagar and the Sports Arena near Hafeezpet Flyover on Thursday. She directed officials to maintain cleanliness, safety and accessibility at the facilities to encourage sports and healthy lifestyles.

CITU leaders led by state president Chukka Ramulu staged a rally from Pashamylaram to Isnapur Cross Road, demanding a Rs 42,000 minimum salary, a 10 per cent salary hike, Dasara bonuses and employment benefits under GO No. 6.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught a TGSPDCL assistant engineer in Hyderabad while accepting a Rs 1.2 lakh bribe for approving applications for six new electricity meters. The officer was remanded in judicial custody, according to ACB officials.

BVRIT, Narsapur, in collaboration with NTR Trust, organised a blood donation camp on Thursday to mark the 106th birth anniversary of BV Raju. Students, faculty members and staff donated blood, while college officials garlanded his statue and recalled his contributions to education.

Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district are relying on water tankers to save standing crops amid inadequate irrigation water, falling groundwater levels and irregular power supply. A Neelahalli farmer pays Rs 500 per trip as cotton, tobacco and chilli growers fear similar shortages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of corruption following RVM Constructions MD Nama Ramesh's allegation of a 15 per cent commission demand in Radial Road-2 tenders. Ramesh sought the Builders Association of India's intervention.

Ahead of World Spine Day on October 16, CARE Hospitals doctors warned that long commutes, poor posture and uneven roads can aggravate back and neck pain. They recommended regular movement breaks, ergonomic seating, physiotherapy and early medical consultation.

Hyderabad-based ocular oncologist Dr Santosh G Honavar has ranked first among Indian ophthalmology researchers for the fifth consecutive year, according to a press release. He topped annual and career-long impact rankings and has more than 18,500 citations.

INCOIS Director Dr T M Balakrishnan Nair has been elected chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean. The appointment is expected to strengthen regional cooperation, marine research and ocean information services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Telangana’s power crisis was being used to facilitate expensive coal imports through a proposed deal with Bothra Logistics. He demanded a white paper and an independent probe, while questioning Singareni’s falling production and nearly Rs 60,000 crore in reported outstanding dues.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned against auto-rickshaw and cab drivers using mobile phones while driving. He urged passengers to report dangerous behaviour through Dial 112, while police advised commuters to avoid confrontations and prioritise safety.

Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented rise in water-tanker demand towards the end of the monsoon, with daily bookings reaching 5,000 to 8,000. HMWSSB officials fear worsening shortages from November as groundwater levels fall and reservoir storage declines across the city.

Adilabad police arrested seven persons for allegedly transporting explosives from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana. They seized 20,000 electronic detonators, 90 boosters, two vehicles and six mobile phones worth Rs 20 lakh. Two others were booked for their alleged roles.

SVPNPA Director Sujeet Pandey has identified propaganda and coordinated social media campaigns as emerging challenges for police. The academy is expanding training in information warfare, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency-related offences and other technologies used by criminal networks.

Task Force personnel arrested four persons for allegedly gambling on the outskirts of Mancherial on Wednesday night. Police seized Rs 40,300 in cash, three mobile phones and a scooter. The accused were handed over to Mancherial police for further action.

A 37-year-old police constable, Sammanna, drowned in an irrigation tank at Dugnepalli village in Mancherial district on Thursday. Police said he slipped into the water while walking along the tank bund in the morning and died at the spot.

Hyderabad resident N Chetana Reddy, allotted to the Telangana cadre, is among 151 trainees set to participate in the SVPNPA passing-out parade. She says practical training, police station visits and exposure to diverse cases have strengthened her understanding of policing.

Chowhan Raj Kumar, from Mannur village in Adilabad district, will participate in the 78th IPS Regular Recruit batch passing-out parade. A Navodaya alumnus who secured AIR 703 in the 2023 UPSC examination, he is preparing for district training in Rajasthan.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy accepting a Rs 2.50 lakh bribe on Thursday. Officials subsequently searched the Tahsildar’s office, reportedly seized documents and questioned staff members as part of the investigation.

Ghatkesar SHO M Balaswamy has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged corruption and interference in two investigations. The inspector allegedly accepted bribes in a Kondapur land dispute and a young woman’s suicide case, sources said.