Telangana

Over 500 people, including 430 students, were rescued from flooded zones in Kamareddy and Medak districts by the Telangana State Disaster Response Force and fire services on Wednesday. Notable rescues took place at the SC Women’s Degree College hostel in Medak and the SC & ST Welfare Hostel in Ramayampet.

Widespread rainfall lashed Telangana in the past 24 hours due to a low-pressure area over Odisha, with Medak and Kamareddy recording the highest downpours. Tekmal in Medak received 183.3 mm of rain. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in several northern and central Telangana districts on Thursday, with heavy rain expected in Hyderabad and surrounding regions as well.

Heavy rains since Wednesday have severely impacted normal life in Kamareddy district, Telangana. Overflowing streams, including Boggugudise, led to flooding and damage to railway tracks, prompting suspension of train services. Vehicular movement was halted on NH-44, while residents from inundated colonies were rescued by police.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for its inadequate response to the severe floods affecting multiple districts. With hundreds of villages marooned and vital infrastructure damaged, he called for immediate deployment of NDRF and SDRF units, setting up relief camps, and urgent repair of roads and communication lines.

Four persons are feared missing after being swept away by an overflowing stream in Nagapur village, Havelighanpur mandal of Medak district. Rescue teams were not available in the vicinity.

BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar received a threat call while at Karimnagar Two Town police station to complain about an earlier attack on party activist Nalla Sathish. The incident comes after Sathish posted comments against MLA Medipally Satyam.

Medak and Sangareddy districts faced severe disruption as heavy rains caused streams to overflow, washing away roads and submerging low-lying areas. Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations were affected, while authorities issued high alert amid predictions of continued rainfall.

Dialysis patients at Vikarabad Government General Hospital suffered after a three-hour power outage with no generator backup, halting treatment. Heavy rains disrupted electricity, traffic, and agriculture across the district, while nearly 70 sheep were killed in a road accident during the downpour.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has placed all departments on high alert after heavy rains lashed Telangana, including Hyderabad. He directed round-the-clock monitoring, evacuation of vulnerable residents, strict precautions near Ganesh pandals, and preventive steps by irrigation, sanitation, and health teams.

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YFLO organised ‘Conscious Weaves and Wisdom’ in Hyderabad, uniting artisans, entrepreneurs, and customers to celebrate India’s textile heritage. The event highlighted conscious design, artisan storytelling, and the challenges of preserving traditional crafts in a rapidly modernising world

Paramedical professionals in Telangana have urged the State government to establish the State Council for Paramedical Professions under the NCAHP Act, 2021, to regulate education and professional standards. A memorandum was submitted to Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha

The Telangana High Court has lifted the 2020 stay on Sada Bainama registrations, allowing the state to proceed under the newly enacted Bhu Bharati Act, 2025. The order came in a PIL challenging a 2020 G.O., which the court deemed infructuous following the new law.

A Hyderabad court sentenced Syed Sajid (30) to ten days in prison for covering his face with a handkerchief and moving suspiciously. He was booked under Section 61(b) of the Hyderabad City Police Act and shifted to Chanchalguda prison

In a major boost to anti-Maoist efforts, 314 Maoists of various ranks have surrendered to police in Kothagudem district over the past eight months under ‘Operation Cheyutha’. Eight cadres, including a woman, surrendered on Tuesday, receiving immediate assistance and promises of rehabilitation.

Cyberabad Police have asked devotees and organisers to complete mandatory registration before installing Ganesh idols in public spaces. The online system aims to ensure law and order, traffic management, eco-friendly celebrations, and better coordination with local authorities

A one-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a stray dog while playing outside his home in Venkatraopet village, Pinapaka mandal. The incident raises fresh concerns over stray dog menace in rural Telangana.

Scientists at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) staged a black badge protest, accusing the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of targeting them for raising concerns about employee welfare.

An 80-year-old man, Palla Lasmaiah, died by suicide at Chandurthy mandal in Rajanna-Sircilla district on Tuesday. Villagers said he lived alone after his wife’s death and suffered health issues. Police registered a case based on his son’s complaint

Farmers in Mahabubabad and Kothagudem staged rasta-roko protests on Tuesday over acute urea shortages. Long queues formed at PACS offices, with many farmers denied supply. Police intervened at several locations as farmers demanded immediate distribution of urea

The Telangana High Court criticised civic and police authorities for failing to act on its earlier directive to remove an unauthorised Ganesh pandal in Alwal. The case arose from a contempt petition filed by an 80-year-old resident whose home entrance was blocked.

The Telangana State Election Commission has announced that the final ward-wise photo electoral rolls for all gram panchayats will be published on September 2. Draft rolls will be released on August 28, with objections accepted until August 30

An RTC driver from Khammam’s Manuguru depot attempted suicide after alleging harassment by officials who denied him a conductor despite his health issues. He was hospitalized, while unions condemned the negligence and threatened statewide agitations if staff harassment persists