Telangana

BRS leader T Harish Rao has urged the Polavaram Project Authority to protect Bhadrachalam from potential backwater flooding. He demanded compensation, rehabilitation and infrastructure measures, warning that thousands of residents and key industrial units could face future submergence risks.

Thousands of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries in Sangareddy lost their electricity subsidy during April and May after power consumption crossed the 200-unit limit amid intense summer heat. Beneficiaries have urged the government to provide concessions for the first 200 units consumed.

Farmers in Kurumidda village of Yacharam mandal boycotted a Gram Sabha and lodged a complaint against the RDO, alleging forcible land acquisition, disconnection of power supply to pump sets and continued land-levelling despite court-issued stay orders.

Five persons were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly forging ownership documents of a house site and selling the property to a buyer. Police said the accused caused financial loss to the complainant and advised citizens to verify documents before property purchases.

Customers affected by the SBI Chennur gold fraud have objected to settlement options offered by the bank, claiming they would suffer losses. The aggrieved borrowers have launched a relay hunger strike and demanded a waiver of 50 per cent of their loan dues.

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of failing unemployed youth and taking credit for recruitments initiated during the previous regime. He announced a major youth meeting in August and said the BRS would continue fighting for employment opportunities.

Former minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of neglecting irrigation and agricultural issues in the undivided Palamuru region. He demanded completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project, better paddy procurement and compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rains.

The Southwest Monsoon, which reached Kerala on Thursday, is expected to enter Telangana by June 7 or 8, according to IMD. Officials said statewide coverage could take up to 10 days and cautioned that rainfall during July and August may remain uncertain.

A passenger from Sudan exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad after arriving at RGIA Shamshabad. Samples have been sent to NIV Pune for testing, while authorities have strengthened surveillance at entry points.

Telangana’s EAGLE Force has busted an international hydroponic ganja trafficking syndicate, arresting 20 people and seizing 13 kg of drugs. Officials said the network operated across Bangkok and Indian cities, including Hyderabad, with around 200 persons suspected to be involved.

A rhesus macaque allegedly used in illegal circus performances in Hyderabad has been rescued by forest officials, police and PETA India. The monkey has been shifted to a shelter for treatment, while authorities initiate steps for its release into the wild.

The Telangana government plans to expand oil palm cultivation to 10 lakh acres, with new processing units being set up. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao highlighted challenges faced by farmers due to reduced import duties, erratic rainfall forecasts, fertiliser factory suspensions, and cotton imports.

Vennela, daughter of balladeer Gaddar and chairperson of Telangana Samskruthika Sarathi, condemned Pawan Kalyan’s remarks questioning Telangana’s statehood, asserting that the state was won through decades of sacrifice and cultural struggle, not political lobbying.

The supply of school uniforms in Telangana’s government schools is delayed as the Education Department has not placed its usual order with TGSCO, opting instead for centralised procurement from private firms.

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu inaugurated the Rs 1,200-crore TheraNym Biologics facility in Sangareddy, highlighting Hyderabad’s growing role as a global biotechnology hub.

Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president, defended his remarks in Telangana, clarifying that his intention was to promote unity and not regional divisions.

The Telangana government has announced revised land and property values effective June 5, following a Cabinet decision to align government-fixed rates with prevailing market prices.

Former Minister T Harish Rao's birthday was celebrated across Sangareddy district with annadanam programmes, blood donation camps and fruit distribution. BRS leaders and workers organised events at multiple locations, while an AI-generated video of Harish Rao attracted widespread attention.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged party cadres to remain alert during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, stressing the importance of removing bogus entries and ensuring genuine voters are not excluded

Cyberabad police arrested four persons for allegedly posing as policemen and kidnapping businessmen to extort money. The gang used fake IDs and uniforms to deceive victims. Over Rs 6 lakh was extorted, and multiple fake documents and weapons were seized.

Hyderabad Task Force and SR Nagar police arrested a suspended CISF constable for allegedly transporting 158 kg of marijuana worth Rs 79 lakh. The accused, previously booked under the NDPS Act, is suspected of continuing interstate drug trafficking activities.

Tolichowki police arrested a caretaker for allegedly robbing an elderly woman’s house and stealing mobile phones and imitation jewellery. The accused was engaged through a home care service. Police recovered stolen items and registered a case following a complaint.

Prohibition and Excise Department officials seized defence liquor worth Rs 1 lakh from a former military employee in Secunderabad. The accused allegedly sourced liquor from Madhya Pradesh at low prices and sold it illegally in Sainikpuri. A total of 58 bottles were recovered.

Riyaz Pasha from Karnataka travels over 25 kilometres regularly to provide water and grains to birds near the Telangana border. His decade-long effort to help birds survive harsh summers has inspired residents to place water containers around their homes.