Telangana

Forest officials arrested 26 tribals from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for allegedly encroaching into the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve by erecting huts and felling trees in Indanapalli Range. Officials said they ignored repeated warnings and were not podu farmers.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.

HMWSSB busted 49 illegal water connections in Hyderabad, filing criminal cases at Nampally and Habeeb Nagar police stations. Officials warned strict action against unauthorized use and urged citizens to report illegal or misused domestic connections to the vigilance helpline

Armoor turmeric has secured technical approval for GI tag from the GI Registry, Chennai. Experts say the recognition will boost farmers’ income through premium pricing, better market access, and stronger export potential for the famed Nizamabad crop

Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today hosted the Dasara Shopping Bonanza 2025 lucky draw at Big C Madhapur. Winners bagged shopping prizes at Manepally Jewellers and Chandana Brothers. The festive event, held for a decade, continues to attract enthusiastic customer participation

While Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation projects are celebrated as ‘Sujala Sravanthi’, Telangana’s lift schemes face scepticism — exposing the asymmetry in media narratives and political discourse

AWPO, in collaboration with Sahyog Care Foundation, conducted a 10-day Drone Pilot Training Programme for 32 ex-servicemen from Telangana and AP. The training combined theory, simulators, and field practice, resulting in job interviews, entrepreneurial opportunities, and advanced training selections

Residents of CR Nagar and Madanguda villages in Kagaznagar mandal staged a rasta-roko, carrying empty vessels to protest the acute drinking water shortage. They blamed irregular supply under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme and demanded swift action from officials.

On the occasion of Bathukamma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy greeted women across Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance. He praised the celebration of nature through flowers and prayed to deity Gouramma for the well-being of the people.

Residents of Manala village in Rajanna-Sircilla district staged a protest against alleged deforestation and land encroachment, accusing forest officials of colluding with unknown persons. The villagers claimed that thousands of acres of Eucalyptus plantations were cleared and borewells dug with official support.

A 14-year-old boy from Shelgira village in Sangareddy district died following treatment by a local registered medical practitioner. The boy, suffering from cold and cough, was administered injections that allegedly led to a severe infection and consequently his death.

KT Rama Rao warns India risks a Gen Z-led uprising if youth aspirations are ignored. Praising Telangana’s progress, he urged young people to engage in politics, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation, citing UoH students’ successful activism as an example

NTPC Ramagundam organized a mega health camp in Rompikunta under the National Health Mission programme, Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan. Female specialists conducted screenings for anemia, diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, and refractive errors for 135 patients

BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of harbouring a BJP and Kishan Reddy phobia. He criticised the CM for blaming the Union Government to mask state-level failures, particularly in infrastructure and education.

NTPC Ramagundam organized a mega health camp in Rompikunta under the National Health Mission programme, Swasth Nari Sashakt Pariwar Abhiyan. Female specialists conducted screenings for anemia, diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases, and refractive errors for 135 patients

In a decisive move against drug trafficking, Sangareddy police burnt 583 kgs of ganja, along with alprazolam and MDMA, at a chemical facility in Pashamylaram. The disposal was carried out in line with environmental protocols and witnessed by SP Paritosh Pankaj and senior officers.

In Jangaon district’s Station Ghanpur constituency, BRS cadres have initiated a postcard protest demanding the resignation of MLA Kadiyam Srihari, who defected to the Congress party. Accusing him of betraying the party and ignoring public grievances, especially farmers’ struggles due to urea shortage, leaders warned of escalating the movement if he fails to step down.

The Telangana Electricity Employees’ 1104 Union under TGSPDCL elected its new executive committee at a general body meeting in Suryapet. A Venu and G Sai Baba were re-elected as President and General Secretary, with other key leaders also retaining their posts

Parents of students at Mandal Parishad Primary School in Kandikatkur, Illanthakunta mandal, staged a dharna demanding immediate appointment of teachers. With only three teachers for 85 students, one already transferred and another retiring soon, parents expressed concern over the academic future of their children.

Adilabad’s Mukhra (K) village Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi collected garbage with a push-cart after funds for fuel and sanitation salaries were delayed. She warned of health risks from piled-up waste and urged the government to release bills for village sanitation

For the second year in a row, women in Telangana have been denied free Bathukamma sarees, a tradition upheld by the previous BRS government. The Congress-led administration had promised two sarees annually to SHG women, but delays and confusion have left many disappointed.

Valluru Kranthi highlighted the role of rural tourism in sustainable livelihoods at the Farm-to-Folk Tourism Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad. Sessions covered homestay guidelines, MSME funding, and digital marketing, with organisers pledging rural empowerment through hospitality opportunities

Khammam Police have established 15 border check posts with 24/7 CCTV monitoring to curb illegal sand transportation from Andhra Pradesh. Vehicles will be seized, and cases registered, while Special Branch officers maintain surveillance to prevent illicit sand movement

Two private buses collided near Gagillapur in Dundigal when an MSN bus hit a Honour Company bus from behind while overtaking. Fifteen people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a Petbasheerabad hospital. Police are investigating the incident