Telangana

HMDA’s e-auction of residential plots at Inmulnarva Layout in Kothur, Ranga Reddy district, generated Rs 6.57 crore from 20 plots on Thursday. The highest bid was Rs 21,000 per square yard, with a weighted average rate of Rs 16,725.

The BRS has demanded that the Congress government withdraw GO 97 by September 7, backing protesting polytechnic students. The party warned of intensified agitation and raised concerns over the proposed shift of polytechnic colleges to the Young India Skill University.

Hydraa has deployed 51 disaster response teams, 21 bike-borne teams and 394 expert swimmers for Ganesh idol immersions in Hyderabad on September 25 and 26. The arrangements cover 103 lakes across GHMC, CMC and MMC limits.

Protests demanding release of Telangana’s pending fee reimbursement dues rocked Hyderabad on Thursday. BJP leaders and BJYM activists attempted to besiege the Secretariat, while ABVP held a Fee Deeksha, alleging Rs 11,000 crore in dues remained unpaid.

Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises to farmers and the public. He challenged Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to prove that a 100 per cent crop loan waiver was implemented.

Carmel Convent High School student Srinidhi from Mancherial has been selected for the south zone athletic meet in Puducherry from September 15 to 16. She earned selection after excelling in a State-level competition held in Hanamkonda.

Polytechnic students staged a dharna at Pinapaka MLA Payam Venkateswarlu’s camp office in Manuguru on Thursday, opposing GO 97. They alleged that merging polytechnic education with Young India Skill University under a PPP model would increase fees and promote privatisation.

Telangana government employees are awaiting the long-delayed Pay Revision Committee announcement amid protests over pending issues. With six DAs pending, employee unions are seeking higher fitment, while concerns remain that merging the DAs with the PRC could reduce the actual fitment.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has demolished 185 unauthorised structures under construction across its limits. Serilingampally recorded the highest number of demolitions at 81, followed by Quthbullapur and Kukatpally. The enforcement drive began after a seven-storey structure collapsed in Gachibowli.

A man was arrested in Adilabad on Thursday for allegedly duping a Thalamadugu resident of Rs 2 lakh by promising him a government job in the Roads and Buildings Department. Police arrested Md Rafeeq after the victim approached them.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has ordered all sheep, goat and cattle slaughterhouses and retail meat and beef shops within its limits to remain closed on September 4 for Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Officials have been directed to ensure strict compliance.

Fitistan will host the second edition of the Gunners Soldierathon at the Artillery Centre, Golconda, on September 27. The event will mark 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery and feature half marathon, running, walking and celebration categories.

The ED has registered a money laundering case against suspended DSP S Bheem Reddy following an ACB probe into alleged disproportionate assets worth around Rs 300 crore. Investigators are examining property ownership, money trails, financial transactions and alleged benami holdings.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana is likely to be extended by three weeks, with the final roll expected in the last week of November. The State government had sought an extension from the Election Commission of India.

Narayanguda police arrested two persons and recovered 19 stolen laptops worth Rs 7.6 lakh. Police said the laptops were linked to 16 theft cases across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri, with CCTV footage and technical evidence helping trace the suspects.

Osmania University will hold its 85th convocation on September 8, awarding 640 PhDs and 71 gold medals. Governor and OU Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla will attend, while Bharat Biotech Chairman Krishna M Ella will deliver the convocation address.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, conducted a free Pulmonology and Vascular Health Screening Camp for more than 1,000 Cyberabad traffic police personnel. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and awareness of respiratory and vascular health concerns.

Cyberabad Traffic Police are examining a dedicated carriageway between JNTU and Synchrony at Raidurgam Metro Station to ease peak-hour congestion. Police have also urged IT firms to adopt staggered timings, carpooling, dedicated pick-up bays and centralised buses to reduce traffic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao set September 14 as the deadline for the Congress government to announce a water-release schedule for the Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal. He warned of a Kodad-Haliya padayatra with thousands of farmers if the government failed.

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be imposed around Hyderabad’s ISKCON Temple on Abid Road from 4 am on September 4 to 1 am on September 5 for Janmashtami celebrations. Commuters have been advised to avoid several congested routes.

Polytechnic students from across Telangana staged a protest at Hyderabad’s Dharna Chowk, demanding withdrawal of GO MS 97 and continuation under the SBTET and Education Department. Students opposed the proposed YISU framework, citing concerns over career prospects, governance and lack of clarity.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused the Congress government of delaying pending irrigation projects and worsening the water crisis in Siddipet. He called upon BRS cadres to campaign across Gajwel constituency and expose the government’s failures to voters.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his position and alleged links to stone-crusher and real-estate mafias. He also questioned Congress’ action against Konda Surekha and sought accountability over allegations involving Revanth Reddy’s aides.

Minutes after being dropped from the Telangana Cabinet, Konda Surekha hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging a conspiracy involving his brothers, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and others. She also accused the government of politically and administratively marginalising her.