Earthquake with mild tremors felt in northern parts of Telangana
Hyderabad: Mild earthquake tremors were felt for a few seconds in parts of northern Telangana on Monday, May 5. As per reports, an earthquake of 3.8 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded from Asifabad at 6.50 pm. The ripple effects spread through Karimnagar, Sircilla, Nizamabad, and Nirmal districts. The tremors were felt for 2 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Untimely Rain Damages Crops in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
Farmers rue moisture content will decrease price of crops
Two sisters killed in Nizamabad road accident after entrance exam
Hyderabad: Two sisters, Banavath Ashwini, aged 19 and Banavath Manjul, aged 17, lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Nizamabad district on Friday afternoon. The siblings, daughters of Dubai-based worker Banavath Reddy from Lothorya Thanda in Nirmal district, were returning home after Manjula appeared for the TG-EAPCET entrance exam in Hyderabad. Ashwini, a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana sizzles as temperature crosses 45C mark again
HYDERABAD: The state recorded a surge in the maximum temperatures on Saturday, after a gradual drop over the last few days, with the mercury levels crossing the 45C mark for the second time this summer after April 23. The highest maximum temperature of 45.4C was recorded in Nizamabad, followed by 45.2C at Nirmal and 45C at Adilabad, as per a Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) report. The maximum temperatures also soared above 40C in all the 30 mandals of Hyderabad, with the highest temperature of 41.6C being recorded at Uppal, Secunderabad, Jubilee Hills and Musheerbad. The IMD said the north south trough from Punjab to North Kerala now runs from the cyclonic circulation over southeast Rajasthan and neighbourhood to South Tamil Nadu across Gujarat , Maharashtra, interior Karnataka at 0.9km above mean sea level, while another East-West trough runs from the upper air cyclonic circulation over southeast Rajasthan and neighbourhood to North Odisha across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and extends up to 1.5 km above mean sea level. Orange alert for thunderstorms in TG districts Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph in the districts of Rajanna Sirsilla, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahbubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Mulugu, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal till May 7. Additionally, yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms accompanied with lighting and gusty winds of 30-40 KMPH for other districts including Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri till May 7. For the next 48 hours, the city will experience partly cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur in the city. Hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 26C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be Southerlies/South-Westerlies with wind speeds around 04- 08 kmph.
Former Basara temple priest Ganesh Sharma Dravid appointed 71st pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
NIZAMABAD: The appointment of Ganesh Sharma Dravid as the 71st pontiff (Sri Guru Sathya Chandrasekhara Saraswathi) of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has drawn attention in Basara, Nirmal district. Vedic priest Kandikota Naveen Sharma from the Sri Gyana Saraswathi Devi temple welcomed the appointment and recalled his past association with the new pontiff. Ganesh Sharma, originally from Annavaram in Andhra Pradesh, served at the Basara temple between 2022 and 2024. He was appointed by the state Endowments department after Vedic training and spent much of his life in Hyderabad. Social media posts recently highlighted his earlier role as Rigveda Asthana Vidwan at Basara. Naveen Sharma said Ganesh Sharma had strong knowledge of the Rugveda and maintained good relations with temple staff. We were close colleagues. None of us expected him to become the successor of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, he said. The Basara temple, about 36 km from Nizamabad, regularly attracts devotees from across the Telugu states, especially during Vasantha Panchami and examination season. Many bring their children for the Aksharabhyasam ritual. Some also observe 41-day deekshas at the temple. There is a belief that the idol of Saraswathi was installed by Vedavyasa Maharshi and that Lord Nrusimha Saraswathi once visited the temple. With Sharmas connection to Basara now public, temple authorities expect increased footfall.
Telangana launches Heatwave Action Plan 2025; raises ex-gratia and ramps up public safety measures
HYDERABAD: Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Friday announced the Heatwave Action Plan 2025 (HAP) for public health and safety. He was speaking during a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat with officials from 12 key departments.The announcement comes in the wake of the IMD forecast, noting the possibility of excessive heatwaves and high temperatures continuing till June. Speaking at the meeting, Srinivasa Reddy said that given the high temperatures and heatwaves, drinking water along with ORS and buttermilk packets should be supplied in the cooling stations, and the authorities should take steps to ensure that various companies supply these under CSR, and that the main focus should be on the districts of Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Nizamabad, Kothagudem, Medak, Karimnagar and other urban areas. Out of 612 mandals, about 588 have been classified as heatwave-affected areas, and it has been declared a state-specific disaster. As part of the relief measures, the ex-gratia payment to the families of the heatwave victims has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 4 lakh. The Labour Welfare Department has been advised to focus on matters like providing necessary facilities, including drinking water, ORS packets and shade facilities to solid waste management workers. The minister also directed the Health and Family Welfare Department to take action on issues like information related to heatwaves, precautions to be taken by the people during high temperatures, the establishment of cool wards, and conducting fire safety audits in hospitals. Similarly, the Industries and Commerce Department was instructed to advise industries to divide workers working in hot areas into two groups and adopt a rotation system to provide at least one or two hours of rest. Further, urban local bodies and municipalities were given instructions for setting up shelters and water distribution points at public places such as bus stands, markets, tourist centres and places of worship. Similarly, guidelines were given to the officials of the Information Department, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Department, Protected Drinking Water Supply, Forest and Electricity Departments. People advised not to venture out Collector Valluru Kranthi has advised the citizens not to come out of their homes in the middle of the day unless it is necessary, and take all precautionary measures required to protect themselves. She stated that more focus should be placed towards children and elderly people. Officials were instructed to take up awareness programmes in this regard, in addition to providing drinking water facilities and ORS packets. No deaths due to heatstroke have been reported Awareness campaign in Nizamabad dist District Collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu has urged officials to launch extensive field-level awareness initiatives to educate the public on precautions to prevent heatstroke, as temperatures continue to rise across the district.He directed the officials to inform the public about the dos and donts during periods of intense heat. As part of the districts heatwave mitigation efforts, the administration has mandated that MNREGS workers carry out their duties during the cooler morning hours. Additionally, the collector directed all medical officers and staff at government hospitals, PHCs and CHCs to stay alert and ensure that sufficient supplies of heatstroke prevention medicines are on hand
Telangana man stranded in Malaysia for a year returns home
Hyderabad: A migrant worker, Patkuri Linga Reddy from Ergatla village in Nizamabad district, safely returned to India on Thursday, May 1, after being stranded in Malaysia for over a year. According to reports, Linga Reddy had travelled to Malaysia on a visit visa arranged by a Gulf agent from Varshakonda, who had promised him a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man gets 10 yrs in jail for drunk driving death in Jagtial
A 37-year-old lorry driver has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,500 in a 2022 drunk driving case that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Jagital. The accused has been identified as Sheikh Ishaq of Nizamabad district According to DC reports, the incident took place on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana to see showers, lightning till May 4
HYDERABAD: IMD-Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers in the coming week, offering much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat. While the recent unseasonal showers brought comfort, they also had an adverse impact on the states agricultural sector, affecting the livelihoods of farmers. The department has issued a yellow alert until May 4 for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 3040 kmph in several districts Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahbubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Rangareddy, and Hyderabad. Other districts under the alert include Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Adilabad, Kumurambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, and Peddapalli. On Wednesday, Adilabad recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43.2C, while Hyderabad touched 41.7C in Rajendranagar. For the next 48 hours, the city is expected to have a partly cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds, is very likely. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 39C and 26C, respectively. Heatwave ahead The IMD said some areas of Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, adjoining Telangana and north Karnataka are also expected to see above-normal heatwave days in May
List of toppers in Telangana SSC exam results 2025
Hyderabad: In the list of toppers in Telangana SSC exam results 2025, declared on April 30, two students secured the highest marks. Nimma Anchitha from Kamareddy and Sripa Kriti from Nizamabad topped the exams by scoring 596 out of 600. Hyderabad students bag ranks in list of toppers in Telangana SSC exam results 2025. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rig Vedic scholar Satya Chandrashekarendra anointed as junior pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
KANCHEEPURAM: Rig Vedic scholar from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh Sri Satya Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya was anointed as the junior pontiff of the ancient Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at a grand religious ceremony here on Wednesday. The 25-year-old acharya, known as Ganesha Sharma Dravid before his initiation into sanyasa as per the tradition at the Kanchi matam, was identified by the matam as successor to the present Seer Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya. The historic event took place on the auspicious Akshya Thritiya attended by the seers from across the country. During the Sanyasa Sweekara Mahotsavam, the senior pontiff Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi blessed the Sanyasa name of Satya Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya to Duddu Satya Venkata Surya Subramanya Ganesha Sharma Dravid, marking the latters ascension as 71st Shankaracharya of the Peetam according to Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The rituals connected with the ascension commenced on Tuesday at the Pancha Ganga Teertham, Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam. Special pujas at Sri Kamakshi Ambal Sannidhi and Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Sannidhi at Sri Kamakshi temple, marked the occasion. Special pujas were held at Sri Shankaracharya and Sri Sureshwaracharya Sannidhi, too, followed by the junior pontiffs visit to Brindavan of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati and Sri Jayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya. Prasadams from various temples across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and other states were offered to the 71st acharya by the temple representatives. The event coincided with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam (May 2, 2025) of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya who established Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in 482 BCE. Since then, the Peetam has the distinction of an unbroken line of 70 acharyas (spiritual leaders), according to Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This Rig Vedic scholar from Annavaram Kshetra in Andhra Pradesh, had served at Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam, Basara, Nirmal district, Nizamabad, Telangana. He completed his studies in Yajurveda, Samaveda, Shadangas, and Dashopanishat, also. The senior pontiff was made acharya of the Peetam at a young age of 15 by his predecessor and 69th pontiff Jayendra Saraswathi on May 29, 1983. Jayendra Saraswathi was made the acharya by his predecessor Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi on March 24, 1954.
Magistrates compassionate gesture leads to dismissal of dowry harassment case against elderly couple
NIZAMABAD: in a heartwarming display of compassion, a magistrate at the Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class (JFCM) court in Bodhan made an exception to courtroom norms to accommodate an elderly couple facing a dowry harassment case. Sayamma and Gangaram, residents of Raykur village in Rudrur mandal, had been regularly attending court hearings in connection with a case filed by their daughter-in-law. Despite their advanced age, they remained committed to the legal process. On Monday, the couple arrived at the court premises in an auto-rickshaw but were unable to walk to the courtroom due to physical frailty. Upon learning of their presence and condition, JFCM Magistrate E Sai Shiva stepped down from the bench and personally came out to meet them. In an unusual but touching move, the magistrate enquired into the details of the case on the spot. After hearing both sides and assessing the circumstances, he concluded that the elderly couple bore no fault and dismissed the case. The act of empathy was witnessed by many in the court premises, who praised the magistrate for his sensitivity and humane approach. The elderly couple, visibly moved, expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the unexpected gesture.
Sri Ganesha Sharma Dravid to get Sanyasa Deeksha on April 30
BENGALURU: Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipati Jagadguru Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swami will bless Sanyasa Deeksha to Sri Duddu Satya Venkata Surya Subramanya Ganesha Sharma Dravid at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, during Akshaya Tritiya falling on Wednesday, a release from the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam said on Tuesday. The event coincides with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam (May 2) of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya who established Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at Kanchipuram in 482 BC, the release added. Rig Veda scholar Sri Ganesh Sharma Dravid, a Rig Veda scholar (Salakshana Ghanapati) from Annavaram Ksehtra, Andhra Pradesh, served at Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basaram, Nizamabad, Telangana. He has had the blessings and grace of Shri Shankaracharya Swami of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, right from the time of his initiation into vedic studies in 2006. Sri Ganesh Sharma Dravid, in addition to Rig Veda, has also completed Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Shadangas, Dashopanishat, and has been pursuing Shastric studies, the release informed.
Singareni Collieries Company Limited Rushes Tank Works Amid Villagers Backlash
Villagers recently took their concerns to officials at the Telangana State Pollution Control Boards regional office in Nizamabad, urging them to withhold environmental clearance for the mine expansion.
Revanth Intervenes To Trace Missing Nizamabad Man
The students parents Vidya Sagar Reddy and Haritha Reddy wrote to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, requesting him and Telangana Mineral Development Corporation chairman Anil Eravathri to help in tracing their son and bringing him back home.
Unseasonal rains damage paddy stocks, mango crop in erstwhile Adilabad district
ADILABAD: People across the erstwhile Adilabad district are facing extreme climatic conditions, with some areas recording unseasonal rains while others experiencing soaring temperatures. Adilabad and Nirmal districts recorded 45.5C temperature, while parts of Mancherial district experienced heavy rainfall, damaging paddy stocks at procurement centres. In Jannaram mandal of Mancherial district, heavy rain coupled with strong gales lashed the area for about an hour on Saturday night. The rain severely damaged paddy stored at procurement centres, causing delays in ongoing procurement operations. Distressed farmers staged a rasta roko at Indhanapally village along the NirmalMancherial road. Former Adilabad ZP chairman and BRS leader Rathod Janardhan, who was en route to a party meeting, visited the affected procurement centres and participated in the farmers protest. They demanded that the government immediately purchase the paddy, including the rain-damaged stocks, without any restrictions. Farmers, worried by the unpredictable weather, are trying to protect their grain by covering it with plastic sheets at the centres. Marketing officials said that procurement centres will remain open and so far, 12,074 metric tonnes of paddy have been purchased from 1,493 farmers in Mancherial district. An amount of Rs 35 lakh has already been deposited into farmers accounts. Farmers are being provided the support price along with a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions persisted across the region. In Adilabad district, Sirikonda mandal recorded 45.5C, while Narsapur (G) mandal in Nirmal district registered 45.4C. Kumurambheem Asifabad district headquarters recorded 44.8C and Kasipet mandal in Mancherial district reported 43.8C. Mango crop hit Unseasonal rains on Saturday night wreaked havoc on paddy stocks at procurement centres and severely damaged mango crops in Peddapalli and Jagtial districts. Large quantities of paddy, harvested over the past 10 days and stored at agricultural market yards and IKP centres for drying, were soaked as farmers, caught off guard by the sudden downpour, had not covered their stocks. Farmers, disheartened by the damage, said it would take several days to dry the wet paddy and demanded that the government purchase the discoloured grains at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). They also urged authorities to expedite the procurement process due to the unpredictable weather. In Jagtial district, the rains, coupled with strong gales, caused extensive damage to mango orchards. Distressed farmers appealed to the government for immediate assistance. Rice millers refuse to buy wet paddy Farmers in Nizamabad, Armoor, and Balkonda Assembly constituencies faced significant difficulties due to unseasonal rains that occurred last night. The rainfall, which lasted over an hour, caused water to flood the paddy stocks at several procurement centres, including those in Nizamabad market yard. The sudden downpour led to paddy being soaked, forcing farmers to dry the stocks under the sun. Lorry shortages have further delayed the purchase process at the market yard, while insufficient tarpaulins provided by officials failed to protect the crops from the rain. Farmers also reported that rice millers refused to accept wet paddy, claiming it was of poor quality and deducting from the total weight due to supposed wastage. The affected farmers urged officials to speed up the paddy procurement process to mitigate their losses.
Officials consider reviving DWCRA Bazar in Nizamabad
NIZAMABAD: The demolition of the DWCRA Bazar in Nizamabad, once built to support womens self-help groups (SHGs), has sparked debate among officials and locals. With the space now vacant, discussions are underway to potentially revive the initiative under a new name. Nizamabad town, known for its strong business presence, has several commercial complexes run by government departments and local bodies on prime land. Recently, a Central government department allocated one such space for commercial use through a lease agreement. However, in these ventures, women were not given priority. When AP was undivided, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu sanctioned the construction of the DWCRA Bazar with 15 shops in a prime location to support women SHGs. Due to poor monitoring and a lack of motivation, the project failed to attract customers. Following the formation of Telangana, the collectorate and district offices were shifted to the bypass road. The DWCRA Bazar, located opposite the old collectors office, was demolished along with other offices. Officials have yet to make a decision on the lands future, though there is a proposal to construct an indoor stadium. In Nizamabad town, many women are independently running businesses such as street food stalls, roti-making units and curry points without any institutional support. The district currently has 24,170 SHGs, comprising 2.54 lakh women. MEPMA oversees SHG activities in urban areas and officials report significant improvement in business skills among members. The state government aims to promote women entrepreneurs by setting up Mahila Shakti Canteens, solar power units, paddy procurement centres and awarding hospital food contracts to SHGs. Additionally, 100 shops are being constructed in Madhapur, Hyderabad, where SHG women can sell their products. When contacted, District Rural Development Officer D Sayagoud said the DWCRA Bazar was built on irrigation land, and after demolition, the land was handed back to the Irrigation department.
BRS leaders from Nizamabad, Kamareddy descend on Elkathurthy
BRS leaders and activists from Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts descended on Elkathurthy on Sunday to mark the partys silver jubilee.
Ganesha Sharma Dravid to be anointed 71st Uttaradhikari of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
KAKINADA: Annavaram Veda Pandit Duddu Satya Venkata Surya Subrahmanya Ganesha Sharma Dravid (24) will be anointed the 71st Uttaradhikari (Peethadhipati) of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in Kanchipuram on Akshaya Tritiya, April 30. Peetathipathi of Kanchi Math, Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamy will give Sanyasa Deeksha to Dravid, a Rig Vedic scholar, an announcement by the Math. In a formal communication, Srikaryam Sundaresha Iyer conveyed the decision to Ganesha Sharma Dravids parents, Mangadevi and Danvantari. Subrahmanya Ganesha Sharma Dravid, aged 25, hails from a deeply spiritual family. His father, Danvantari, serves as a first-class priest at the renowned Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple in Annavaram. He has a sister and belongs to a lineage steeped in Vedic tradition, with his maternal grandfather being the distinguished scholar Bhallamudi Suryanarayana and his paternal grandfather Duddu Subrahmanyam. Following the revered tradition of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, only a disciple who has formally undergone monastic initiation by the sitting Peethadhipati is chosen as successor. Fittingly, Subrahmanya Ganesha Sharma Dravids elevation will coincide with the 2,534th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, adding special significance to the occasion. Ganesha Sharma Dravids scholastic journey began in 2006. A Rigveda scholar, he has served at the sacred Annavaram temple and at the Basara Sri Jnana Saraswati Devasthanam in Telanganas Nizamabad (Nirmal district). Over the years, he expanded his expertise to include the Yajurveda, Samaveda, and the Dashopanishads, earning the guidance and blessings of the Shankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
Telangana under severe heatwave; Adilabad hits 45.5 degrees Celsius
HYDERABAD: Heatwave conditions continued to prevail across Telangana on Friday, with hot days and warm nights recorded in several districts. Parts of Nizamabad experienced heatwave conditions, while Adilabad saw warm night conditions. According to TGDPS, Adilabad recorded the highest maximum temperature at 45.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Nirmal at 45.4oC, Nizamabad and Jagtial both at 45.3 degrees Celsius. In Hyderabad, the maximum temperature touched 41.9 degrees Celsius in several areas. The IMD reported that a trough extending from central Chhattisgarh to the Gulf of Mannarvia northern Marathwada, interior Karnataka, and Tamil Naduremains positioned at 0.9 km above mean sea level. This system is expected to bring light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the state over the next six days. A yellow warning has been issued for warm night conditions on April 26 in isolated pockets of Adilabad, Kumurambheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla and Karimnagar districts. Additionally, a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (3040 kmph) has been issued for the next three days across several districts, including Adilabad, Mancherial, Warangal, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Khammam and others. For the next 48 hours, Hyderabad will experience partly cloudy skies with hazy conditions likely during morning hours. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected towards evening or night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39C and 27C, respectively. Surface winds will likely be southerly to south-easterly at speeds of 610 kmph. Markets wear a deserted look in Adilabad Residents are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the heatwave and potential sunstroke. As a result, markets and public spaces in Adilabad have been deserted between 11 am and 6 pm. For the past two days, temperatures in several areas have consistently exceeded 45oC, prompting authorities to urge caution and advise people to stay hydrated and avoid going out during peak hours.
Admitting delays in Cabinet expansion, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said the process has been held up due to the high number of aspirants compared to available berths. Speaking to TNIE as part of Hyderabad Dialogues, he expressed hope that both the Cabinet reshuffle and formation of the new TPCC executive committee would be completed by May 15. On the Kancha Gachibowli land issue, Mahesh Goud reiterated it was government land and said the state would comply with the Supreme Courts directions. He alleged that BRS working president and former minister KT Rama Rao had an agreement with Billy Rao, under which KTR was to receive 30 per cent, around Rs 5,000 crore. Claiming that internal rifts were deepening within the BRS, the Telangana Congress chief predicted the pink party would collapse ahead of the next Assembly elections. Mahesh Goud also said the Congress government had outperformed the BRS in just 15 months in key welfare areas such as the supply of superfine rice and farm loan waivers, but lamented that it was falling short on publicity. Excerpts How did you get into martial arts and karate? In the 1970s, when I was in Class 6, I watched Bruce Lees film Enter the Dragon, which showcases his iconic martial arts style and charisma. A retired SP named Mr Srinivasan whom we called Mama ji inspired me. He ran sports classes. I was crazy about karate. When I joined the class, there were about 68 people. After the very first day, around 30 people discontinued as it was very tough. Others continued up to orange, yellow, and brown belts. I was the only one to achieve the black belt after seven years of practice, toward the end of 1983. Back then, there were only around 10 black belts in undivided Andhra Pradesh. It has now become a sport, but when we practised, it was a martial art. For the recent 7th Dan black belt, I had been practising for the last six months. Now that Congress is in power, as a martial arts specialist, what is your take on training girls and women in martial arts and self-defence techniques? Karate is a mass game. Some people are commercialising it, but it remains a mass game. The Government of India and even the state government are encouraging it. We are funding karate masters to promote it. At the same time, parents also need to encourage their children to learn karate. If a girl learns karate, she can defend herself against three men once she becomes a black belt. Though Japan and China are far ahead of us, karate has roots in the Indian game, Kalaripayattu. I appeal to the parent community and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to encourage karate. Your journey has been long, spanning 30 years, and now you are the TPCC chief. How do you find this job, especially with an aggressive opposition? My political journey has not been without disappointments. The late Mr D Srinivas encouraged me to join politics and appointed me as NSUI district president. Initially, he helped me. However, a political gap developed between us. At the age of 26, PV Narasimha Rao gave me a chance to contest as an MLA from Nizamabad Rural. I lost by a good margin to Mandava Venkateshwara Rao during the NTR wave. As D Srinivas grew in politics, I was sidelined. Finally, it was Kiran Kumar Reddy who appointed me as the warehousing corporation chairman. Despite implementing schemes like Sanna Biyyam (provision of superfine rice under PDS), where do you think the Congress is failing in conveying its message to the people? We are lagging in publicity. When KCR was chief minister, he would prepare for three to four months before launching any scheme and ensure wide publicity. Although he fulfilled only about 25% of his promises, his publicity made people believe he was doing good work. Compared to the 10-year rule of BRS, we have achieved more in just 15 months. During KCRs 10-year rule, they gave only Rs 30,000 crore for crop loan waiver, whereas we have provided Rs 21,000 crore in 11 months. They gave around 60,000 to 65,000 jobs in 10 years, while we have provided 60,000 jobs in 15 months. We are continuing the Rythu Bandhu scheme; there may be small hurdles, but it is ongoing. We are giving bonus for superfine paddy varieties and providing the best quality food grains in the country. Now, there is no gap between the poor and the rich everyone eats the same. During KCRs time, health and education were dismantled, with no primary health centres or fee reimbursements. Revanth Reddy has a vision for health and education. In education, we are establishing Young India Integrated Residential Schools, spending around Rs 300 crore per school. In health, we are strengthening primary health centres. Compared to the BRS, our government is implementing excellent programmes. However, we are lacking in publicising these programmes and leveraging social media. Opposition parties are unethically using social media to malign us, with their social media handles operating from Dubai and Singapore to evade legal consequences. There seems to be a delay in Cabinet expansion and TPCC executive committee formation. What are the reasons? Initially, I wanted to conduct it three months after taking charge as TPCC chief. However, forming a TPCC committee is not a small task. You have to coordinate with the chief minister, deputy chief minister and other council members. We couldnt reach a conclusion. After five months, the AICC changed its policy, adopting a grassroots-level system. Earlier, we had a PCC committee, followed by the district level. In the new system, we must appoint booth committees first, then mandal committees, district committees and finally the state committee. Its a socialist model. We will start this exercise in the first week of May and aim to complete it by May 15. The chief minister and I thought of simultaneously conducting Cabinet expansion and TPCC executive committee appointments to make adjustments. For the Cabinet, we have done extensive work. We were called to Delhi twice, and our opinions were taken. The problem is that there are more aspirants than vacant Cabinet berths. While expanding the Cabinet, we need to consider social balance in terms of caste, religion, seniority, and other factors. This has become a big issue. Hopefully, by May 10 or 15, this exercise will be completed. Regarding MLC nominations, your nomination for MLC also became a Herculean task at one point, despite serving for over three decades. Meanwhile, it was a cakewalk for leaders like Vijayashanti. How is this possible in a national party like the Congress? The party high command decided to give seats to SC, ST, and BC candidates in the recently concluded MLC elections. Those who got seats are not newcomers. Shankar Naik has served for 30 years. Addanki fought for Telangana and has worked for the party for the last 12 to 13 years. Vijayashanti has contributed to the party in her capacity. Sometimes, we need to honour commitments. During my election, I learnt that the party was contemplating giving me a Rajya Sabha seat. However, I wanted an MLC seat to stay in local politics. Six months before the election, the situation was not in our favour. The joining of Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Thummala Nageshwara Rao and Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy created momentum. Their entry helped the Congress come to power, and we had to fulfil some commitments. You and your party recently staged a protest against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filing a charge sheet against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. There have been rumours that the ED may file cases against Congress leaders in the state, including ministers. Yes, there is a possibility. Since 2014, after BJP came to power at the Centre, the ED has filed over 5,200 cases, 95.6% of which are against opposition leaders. The conviction rate is less than 5%. This shows how the CBI and ED are being used by the BJP as their pocket institutions. The ED has recovered less than Rs 6,000 crore, meaning most cases are baseless. There is a possibility of the ED coming to the state, as they target states where the Congress is gaining strength. It would be no surprise if they file cases against Congress leaders here, as they are doing this in other states. They filed cases against Himanta Biswa Sarma, who later joined their party. Similar things happened in Maharashtra, where cases are pending as leaders joined the BJP. Its a blackmailing tactic to tarnish the image of opposition leaders. The Kancha Gachibowli land issue is now a political battle, with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining the fight against the Congress government. Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on any issue, officials submit a detailed report. He should know that its government land. Also, he inaugurated five new buildings at the University of Hyderabad, abutting 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli, without forest, municipal or revenue clearances. This is how the PMO functions. During a recent Supreme Court hearing, the state government couldnt convince the court. It appears the court was convinced by the argument that the 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli is a deemed forest. There seem to be many complications in this issue. Couldnt the government anticipate them? Yes, we couldnt anticipate them. Its government land, and we are developing our own land. As I said, there is no forest on that land only bushes, which is different from a forest. We are studying the Supreme Courts directions to protect the environment and are ready to comply. If the Supreme Court directs us to allocate some land, we are prepared to do so. We are not at fault; it is clear, and the Supreme Court upheld that it is government land. The government allotted this land to TGIIC, a general practice to invite private companies, and to create five lakh jobs, and generate revenue. We wanted to protect that land for government purposes. According to our sources, KTR had an agreement with Billy Rao about the government not contesting any court judgment. In turn, KTR was supposed to receive money, around 30%. The around Rs 5,000 crore amount that he is talking about is only that 30%. Had they come to power, it would have materialised. Do you have evidence? It didnt materialise. If it had, we would have evidence. There was an agreement that if they came to power for a third time, this land would have gone to Billy Rao. Although your government passed Bills to enhance BC reservations to 42%, the ball is now in the Centres court. How will the purpose of the caste survey be served without the Centres approval? The caste survey is a historic decision, thanks to Rahul Gandhi. It has been pending for the last 50 to 60 years, but no one took action. Rahul Gandhi, a champion of the OBC cause, has been campaigning rigorously for the last three years. As his follower, Revanth, despite being from the Reddy community, took up the issue. As promised in the Kamareddy BC declaration, we have provided 42% reservation. In the case of EWS reservations, the Supreme Courts 50% upper limit has already been breached. Now, we want the Union government to accept the 42% BC reservations, with no cap, similar to Tamil Nadu, by incorporating the bills into the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. They want BC votes but dont support their cause. The BJP is trying to consolidate BCs in Telangana, as they are numerically strong. By saying let the BJP take the lead, are you trying to checkmate them? We are committed to the BC cause. If the BJP, being in power at the Centre, takes credit, we have no problem. Ultimately, BCs must benefit. We have fulfilled Rahul Gandhis commitment at the state level. We will implement it in local body elections, but for education and employment, we need clearance from the Centre. Why are BJP MPs silent? They should speak to the Prime Minister its simple. Historically, Jayalalithaa requested then-prime minister PV Narasimha Rao, and it was included in the Ninth Schedule. After the caste survey, its established that BCs account for 56% in the state. Based on this document, the Centre can include BC reservations in the Ninth Schedule. A curious thing is happening in Telangana politics. The opposition BRS claims you are colluding with the BJP, while you say the BRS and BJP are hand-in-glove. The Congress having a nexus with the BJP will never happen. Its like parallel train tracks. How can the BRS allege that a secular party like Congress has a nexus with the communal BJP? BRS, being a regional party, has that chance. I can give numerous examples where the BRS supported the BJP voting for Presidential and Vice Presidential elections, triple talaq, and contentious farm laws despite staging a dharna against them. For 10 years, the BRS looted Telangana due to this nexus. Did the ED or CBI raid KCRs house despite corruption charges? KTR alleges that Revanth Reddy is a joint chief minister of the BJP and Congress. Revanth Reddy achieved his life goals because of Congress. To my knowledge, Revanth is committed, especially to the Gandhi family and Rahul Gandhi. We have clear evidence that the BRS and BJP are one, with their ultimate aim being to target Congress. If there are bypolls, how would you deal with them as TPCC president? The issue is in court, and we dont know what the court will decide. I dont understand the legalities, and I dont think byelections will happen. Even if they do, we will definitely win, given our welfare and development activities. Since we came to power on December 7, 2023, the BRS and BJP have claimed they would topple the government. Thats why their MLAs have joined us. More MLAs are likely to join. No one will remain in the BRS except KCR and KTR. Even Kavitha and Harish Rao have their own choices. Is Congress their choice? Whether its Congress or another party doesnt matter. They are searching for options. Only KCR and KTR will remain in the party. The BRS wont exist in the 2029 elections. Are you in talks with Kavitha or Harish Rao, as you mentioned? We wont hold talks with them, and theres no need to. We have information about their infighting. According to our sources, there is a serious conflict among Kavitha, KTR and Harish Rao. KCR is unhappy with these developments, which is why hes confined to his farmhouse. Anything can happen in that party. If the BRS does not exist, who will be your political opponent in the next Assembly elections? The fight will be between two parties Congress and another. It could be the BJP and BRS together, or the BRS might split into two. Why would people believe in the BRS after they looted the state? I agree KCR played a role in Telanganas formation, but what did he do afterwards? He dismantled institutions and bankrupted the state. People wont choose them again after this corruption. You said the BRS looted the state, and theres a case against KTR in the Formula E issue. Is there any move by the government to arrest him? Weve already moved a petition to the Governor, and KTR has approached the court, which granted him relief. Theres clear evidence in the Formula E case KTR transferred public money to a private account without due process, which is a crime. He knows this, which is why he said hes ready to go to jail. But if so, why did he approach the court and seek legal aid? KTR must go to jail. In the Kaleshwaram case, all those responsible should face jail time. They looted public money. Our cadre has pressured us to arrest KTR, but as a democratic government, we cant simply arrest anyone. After the commissions report on Kaleshwaram, action will be taken.
HYDERABAD: Sweltering heat continued to grip various parts of Telangana, where maximum temperatures have remained over the 45C mark on Thursday. According to TGDPS, Nizamabad recorded the highest maximum temperature of 45.4C, followed by Jagitial at 45.3C, Adilabad and Nirmal at 45.2C, Mancherial at 45.1C and Kumuram Bheem at 45C. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places over Telangana for the next three days. In Hyderabad, temperature rose with Santhoshnagar recording the highest temperature of 42C, followed by Uppal, Begumpet, Rajendranagar, Musheerabad, Amberpet, Jubilee Hills, Serilingampally, Chanda Nagar, Moosapet, Kukatpally and Gajularamaram recording 41.9C. Predicting heatwave-like conditions, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Friday in eight districts including Adilabad, Kumuram Bheem, Nirmal, Mancherial, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Jagitial and Medak. It has also issued a yellow alert in 21 districts. Warm night conditions are predicted at isolated pockets in Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Medchal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal districts on Friday. For the next 48 hours, Hyderabad is likely to experience partly cloudy skies. Hazy conditions during morning hours and warm night conditions are likely to prevail. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 28C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be south-westerlies. Health concerns rise as heat hits Khammam Fears over sunstroke and other heat-related illnesses have escalated as extreme temperatures continue to grip the erstwhile Khammam district. By Thursday, several areas in Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts recorded temperatures exceeding 44C. On Wednesday alone, a severe heatwave affected 42 locations, with 43 places seeing temperatures above 43C. Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem and Khammam emerged as the hottest spots, each recording a high of 44C. The soaring temperatures are taking a serious toll on the public. Hospitals are reportedly witnessing a surge in patients suffering from heat exhaustion and sunstroke. Doctors are urging citizens to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Temperature crosses 44 degrees Celsius in four districts in Telangana
HYDERABAD: The state remained sweltering on Tuesday, with temperatures remaining above 40C. A yellow warning has been issued for a heatwave for Adilabad, KomaramBheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Jagtiyal districts for the next three days. All the 33 districts recorded a maximum temperature above 40C, with Nirmal recording the highest of 44.5C, followed by Adilabad and Nizamabad at 44.4C and Mancherial at 44.3C. The city also recorded maximum temperatures above 40C in all the 30 circles, with 12 circles recording 41.6C. For the next 48 hours, the city will experience partly cloudy skies and hazy conditions are likely to prevail during the morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 26C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be southerlies/south-easterlies with wind speeds of around 4-8 km/h. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the north-south trough from north Chhattisgarh to the Gulf of Mannar runs from cyclonic circulation over northwest Bihar and neighbourhood to the Gulf of Mannar across Chhattisgarh, East Vidarbha, Telangana, Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level. Markets deserted in adilabad till 6 pm Adilabad: Temperatures in erstwhile Adilabad district are gradually rising. Dasturabad mandal recorded the highest temperature on Tuesday at 44.4C. It was followed by Nirmal rural mandal, which recorded 44.3C. Khanapur and Bhainsa towns recorded 44.3C and 44.2C, respectively. The residents are concerned about the impending heat waves. Sources said the markets look deserted from 11 am to 6 pm. For two consecutive days, the district recorded temperatures more than 43C.
Telangana sizzles as mercury levels breach 44C; hotter days ahead
HYDERABAD: The summer sun showed no mercy on Monday as Telangana baked under a searing heatwave, with mercury levels soaring past the 40C mark in all districts. Adilabad topped the scorcher chart, recording a blistering 44C, followed closely by Kumurambheem Asifabad and Nirmal at 43.8C, while Mancherial and Nizamabad werent far behind at 43.7C. Even Hyderabad sweltered, with Jubilee Hills and Musheerabad clocking 41.6C well above the seasonal norm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the rising heat to a north-south trough extending from north Chhattisgarh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu. This trough runs up to 1.5 km above mean sea level and is likely fuelling the intense temperatures. The IMD has warned that maximum temperatures are expected to climb by another 23C over the next three days, with no major respite in sight. For Hyderabad, the forecast for the next 48 hours suggests partly cloudy skies with hazy mornings. Daytime temperatures will hover around 40C, while nights may bring little relief with a minimum of 26C. Surface winds will blow gently from the south or southeast at speeds of 48 kmph.
Announcement on compensation for damaged crops soon, says Minister Thummala
HYDERABAD: Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao on Monday said said that the government would soon make a statement on the compensation to be paid to farmers for crops damaged by the recent untimely rains. Addressing a Rythu Mahotsavam in Nizamabad, the minister also said that the Rythu Bharosa amounts would be deposited in the bank accounts of remaining beneficiaries at the earliest. Sorry, we were unable to deposit the Rythu Bharosa amounts by March 31 as announced earlier. Despite financial constraints, we have waived Rs 33,000 crore crop loans. The Rythu Bharosa amounts too will be deposited in the bank accounts of farmers shortly, he said. The Agriculture minister said that the farmers can achieve high yields with low inputs by using latest technology and organic farming. While thanking the Union government for establishing the turmeric board in Nizamabad, he requested the Centre to start turmeric-based industries in the district. Nageswara Rao, meanwhile, assured the local that an agriculture college would be set up in Nizamabad district after consulting Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Rythu Mahotsav stalls a big hit with farmers A large number of farmers visited the stalls arranged in Nizamabad as part of the Rythu Mahotsav. Modern agricultural tools, high yielding seeds, cattle and food products were displayed in around 150 stalls to create awareness among the farmers. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, meanwhile, said that there was a need to organise Rythu Mahotsavams in every district. Speaking about irrigation projects, he said: Tender process would be completed by the end of this month for desliting works to be taken up in Nizamsagar and Sriram Sagar projects. Once these works were completed, an additional aycut of one lakh acres would be irrigated. He also said that the pending works in 20, 21 and 22 packages of Kaleshwaram and Guthpa lift irrigation scheme would be completed soon. Uttam alleged that the previous BRS government spent Rs 1.25 lakh on Kaleshwaram project and wasted public money. Though the BRS government spent Rs 1.81 lakh crore on irrigation sector, it did not benefit the people, the minister alleged. The Congress government, without using Kaleshwaram water, produced 281 lakh tonnes of paddy in Kharif and Rabi seasons, he claimed. District in-charge Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and others were present on the occasion.
Contractual professors intensify stir, call for Chalo Osmania on April 23
HYDERABAD: The ongoing protest by the contractual assistant professors of 12 universities across the state has further intensified with agitators on Monday giving a call for a larger movement to force the government to meet their demands. The Telangana Contract Assistant Professors Joint Action Committee has called for Chalo Osmania on April 23, in which the protesting assistant professors from all the 12 universities will gather at Osmania University. The protest has been going on for a few weeks now in which professors of Osmania University, Hyderabad; Telangana University, Nizamabad; Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda; Kakatiya University, Warangal; SPR Telugu University, Hyderabad; Satavahana University, Karimnagar; JNTUH, Hyderabad; Palamuru University, Mahbubnagar; RGUKT, Basara; BRAOU, Hyderabad; JNFAU, Hyderabad and VNCI Womens University, Hyderabad have been participating. The committee leader Dharmateja told TNIE, We have been observing an indefinite strike for the last two weeks now. We have presented our demands in writing to the government several times for over a year now, but nothing happened and we are now calling for a Chalo Osmania. The contractual faculty members stated that the indifference of the government to their decades of service was depressing. They added that the government had promised job regularisation of the contractual teachers in the election manifesto and now it was overlooking its own promise by introducing GO 21 for new recruitment for regular teaching faculty in the state universities. E Upender Rao, one of the members of the committee, said, We have been working for decades in the universities, carrying the burden of administration and other academic responsibilities efficiently. We are very much qualified for regular posts as per the UGC norms and instead of giving due consideration to our service and contribution, the government is simply overlooking our existence. The Osmania University faculty also criticised the indifference shown by the vice-chancellor towards the protesting members by not allowing them permission to set up a tent. Meanwhile, 20 professors were detained on Monday for holding a protest at the Osmania University administration building. They were released in the evening. The major demands of the contractual faculty are: immediate withdrawal of GO 21, regularisation of all the contractual teaching faculty, dearness allowance (DA) and house rent allowance (HRA), salary as per the seventh pay commission and job security.
Spl training workshop on Nizamabadsterracotta legacy in UPs Gorakhpur from May 4
Telangana Rythu Mahotsavam in Nizamabad assures desilting of Nizamsagar and SRSP soon
Government was fully equipped for the ongoing Rabi 202425 paddy procurement, with all necessary infrastructure, in place across the State, says Minister for Irrigation
Helicopter carrying Telangana ministers misses helipad, generates 'dust storm'
HYDERABAD: Due to strong winds in Nizamabad, a chopper carryingTourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao landed in collegegrounds, instead of the helipad, arranged by the officials on Monday. This unexpected landing of the helicopter created a 'dust storm' causingmuch inconvenience to the people, who attended a meeting. The temporary tents arranged for the public meeting were also uprooted. However, no one was injured in the incident. As part of the Rythu Mahotsavam, the Agriculture department set up several stalls as part of an agriculture exhibition. The stalls were completely destroyed and the welcome boards too were damaged. However, the Ministers addressed the gathering later. The Opposition BRS found fault with the Ministers for using choppers frequently. Due to strong winds in Nizamabad, chopper carrying ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Tummala Nageswara Rao, Jupally Krishna Rao sways in the air while landing & tents erected for Rythu Mahotsavam collapse. No injuries reported @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/AjJtGjwXrn TNIE Telangana (@XpressHyderabad) April 21, 2025
Video: Burglars decamp with 87g gold, cash in Telanganas Nizamabad
Hyderabad: A group of burglars targeted four houses in a building in Telanganas Nizamabad on Sunday, April 20. They decamped with 87.48 grams of gold and Rs 1.5 lakh cash. The incident occurred at Indalwai mandal while residents were sleeping on their rooftops. The incident has caused a state of panic, while police have launched Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why is key BRS leader remaining inconspicuous?
HYDERABAD: Even as the BRS gears up for the April 27 plenary to kick-start its silver jubilee celebrations and chalk out a strategy for its revival, the absence of MLA T Harish Rao from the thick of action has sparked a discussion within the pink party. Considered the partys troubleshooter and its supremo and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Raos go-to man to deal with any kind of situation, Harish was not in the picture when the party finalised the venue of the public meeting to be held in Warangal during the plenary. Interestingly, it was Harish Rao who was overseeing the arrangements initially for the all-important event. In fact, he visited the place for four consecutive days to identify a suitable venue. To the surprise of many party cadre and leaders, the legislator from Siddipet had no say when the party decided to change the meeting venue. Now, the fact that other leaders like Pochampally Srinivas Reddy, Errabelli Dayakar Rao, Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, Peddi Sudharshan and Vinay Bhaskar have been given the responsibility of overseeing the arrangements has led to a discussion in the party circles. The question on everyones lips is: Why has Harish Rao been relieved of the responsibility of overseeing the arrangements for the meeting and why is he not participating in preparatory meetings, except those related to erstwhile Medak district? While this has led to several rumours among the party workers, it is also creating tension among the former ministers followers. Key leaders on the move Meanwhile, the other key leaders of the party, including BRS working president KT Rama Rao and MLC K Kavitha, are actively participating in preparatory meetings across the state. Kavitha, who is also the founder of Bharath Jagruthi, has been touring the state extensively, drawing significant attention from the people and within the party. Her visits to districts, which are aimed at raising BC issues and reaching out to the BC communities, are even overshadowing the efforts of Rama Rao, whose presence in the districts is comparatively limited. For example, Rama Rao visited Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Rangareddy, including areas under the GHMC limits, to conduct preparatory meetings with present and past MLAs. On the other hand, Kavitha has been touring erstwhile Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Mahbubnagar districts. During these visits, she has been mainly focusing on issues of BCs as well as those concerning the party. She has also been targeting the ruling Congress as well as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. The MLC has also been personally visiting the residences of party cadre, urging them to work for the success of the Warangal meeting, which according to sources, shows how she is trying to create her own space in the party. Time with unwell dad Party insiders, meanwhile, are attributing Harishs absence from action to his desire to spend more time with his father, who reportedly has been unwell for the past few days. They, however, added that the former minister is regularly visiting Siddipet, Sangareddy, Zaheerabad, Medak, Dubbak, Patancheru and other places. A senior leader and former minister, meanwhile, said that there is no need to look for any negative aspects within the party as all the leaders, including the present and former MLAs and MPs, are working hard to ensure the success of the Warangal meeting. KCR is fully focused and regularly conducting review meetings with leaders from every district on the partys silver jubilee celebrations and the public meeting. He is instructing all leaders on the nature of arrangements that should be made and how to make the public meeting a grand success, the leader added.
Massive Protest Against Waqf Act in Nizamabad
Shabbir cited backing from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, declaring, We will fight the Waqf Amendment Act as per the law, and welcoming the Supreme Courts move to review the legislation, which he said violates Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
Woman ends life at husbands grave
A woman committed suicide at her husbands graveyard at Nagaram in Nizamabad.
Nizamabad: Rare Sculpture of Bejjamahadevi Identified
This identification brings a rare dimension to the study of Basava literature and associated iconography, Rajeshwar told Deccan Chronicle
Three-day Kisan Mela in Nizamabad from April 21
Progressive farmers, agri-scientists, and industry experts will lead sessions, while banks, startups, private firms, and FPOs will showcase innovations to boost farm incomes and sustainability
The highest temperature on Friday was 42.6C in Nizamabad, followed by 41.3C in Adilabad and 40.2C in Medak
TG EAPCET Sees Record 3.05 Lakh Registrations
Hyderabad drew over 1.4 lakh applicants in four subzones, followed by Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Nizamabad.
Nizamabad: Survey Reveals Temple Lands Encroached By Pvt, Govt Officials
Endowment department with the cooperation of land and survey department, revenue and police department conducted three days survey in Sadashivanagar mandal in Kamareddy district from April 15-17.
17 Naren 2-Congress Staged Protests Against ED Chargesheet On Gandhis
In Nizamabad, Congress leaders including youth Congress, NSUI activists staged protests.
Nizamabad: Cops Crack Down on Illegal Financiers, Rs 68 Lakh in Cash Seized
Raids across 3 divisions uncover unlicensed financiers, documents, and vehicles.
Nizamabad farmers arrested for brutal tractor murder during panchayat
Hyderabad: Makloor police in Nizamabad arrested two farmers, Karam Naveen and Edagotti Prasad, on Tuesday in connection with the brutal murder of Ryapani Chinna Gangaram, a distant relative of Prasad. The incident occurred on April 13 in Chikli village during a village panchayat convened to resolve a long-standing land dispute between the parties. Tractor mowed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Grand Hanuman Shobha Yatras in Nizamabad
In tandem with the yatra, an Anna Danam programme was conducted across Hanuman temples in Nizamabad, Bodhan, Armoor, and several other towns, ensuring that devotees were provided with complimentary meals.
All set for Hanuman jayanti in Nizamabad
Commissioner of Police P. Sai Chaitanya has directed officers to ensure strict security, coordinating vigilantly with Hanuman devotees to prevent any disruption.
Rains pound Nizamabad, Kamareddy; Orange alert on
In Kamareddy district, mandals including Banswada, Birkur, Nasrullabad, Pitlam, Bichkunda, and Jukkal experienced intense bouts of rain that not only disrupted the daily life of residents but also damaged drying paddy crops spread across open fields
Telangana: 58 fall ill consuming adulterated toddy in Kamareddy
Hyderabad: At least 58 people from multiple villages in Nizamabad districts Kamareddy region fell ill after consuming adulterated toddy on Monday, April 7. The affected individuals, hailing from Ankol, Ankol Tanda, Durki (Narsullabad mandal), and Damaranch (Birkur mandal), experienced severe symptoms including neck stiffness, limb paralysis, and acute body pain shortly after consumption. Special medical Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad police impose prohibitory orders from April 10 to 14
The police prohibit bursting of crackers in all public places in addition to high volume sound emitting systems, including DJs
Nizamabad traffic cops crack down on use of sirens
Nizamabad traffic authorities issued a stern warning to private vehicle owners found using sirens without proper authorisation.
Thousands attend Rama Navami fete in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
Traditional delicacies such as vadapappu and panakam were distributed to devotees, and annadanam programmes at all Ram temples.
7 trains cancelled, 3 partially cancelled due to maintenance work
Hyderabad: Seven trains have been cancelled, and three partially cancelled due to maintenance works, said a release from the South Central Railway on Saturday, April 5. Trains cancelled Train no. 77601, between Kacheguda and Nizamabad has been cancelled from April 6 to April 30. Train no. 77602 between Nizamabad and HS Nanded has been cancelled Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
7 Metric Tonnes of Fine Rice Seized in Nizamabad
This operation follows an earlier raid at Erukalawada in Ashoknagar, Nizamabad, where task force inspector R. Anjaiahs team confiscated 10 metric tonnes of fine quality rice worth Rs 4 lakh from accused individuals.
PACS and SHGs Compete with One Another for Paddy Procurement in Nizamabad
Meanwhile, due to the changes in weather conditions and a series of holidays, paddy procurement was delayed in some centres. It is likely to pick up pace in the district by next week.
Two cricket betting rackets busted in Nizamabad, 7 held
Two betting syndicates operating illegally were dismantled in the district, says Nizamabad Police Commissioner
Illegal finance ops in Nizamabad, Kamareddy under lens
Authorities in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts are intensifying efforts to curb rampant illegal finance activities marked by exorbitant interest rates and harassment of borrowers
Rains lash Nizamabad, Medak districts
Cloudy skies and unstable weather conditions persisted across Nizamabad district, with more rainfall expected in the coming days
Telangana milk production registers 38.81 per cent rise in 2023-24: Centre
Telangana government recognized factors contributed for decline in cooperative milk production in Nizamabad and Warangal
Nizamabad Resembles Charminar in Ramzan Shopping
To ensure the safety of shoppers during the festival, a significant police presence has been maintained throughout Nizamabad. With police pickets, dedicated mufti and women police officers deployed across strategic locations, the authorities are committed to a policy of friendly policing. ACP Raja Venkat Reddy, SHO Raghupati, Traffic CI Prasad, and other officials have all been actively involved in the security arrangements.
Telangana to face extreme heatwave conditions
On Wednesday, several districts reported alarming temperatures: Adilabad recorded 41.0C, Nizamabad 40.9C, Bhadradri Kothagudem 40.7C, and Kamareddy 40.6C
G Vivek, Rajgopal Reddy among names for Telangana cabinet expansion
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is likely to expand its cabinet soon as the state leadership has reportedly received the go ahead from the high command. The names doing rounds for the inclusion into the cabinet are Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy (Nalgonda), Srihari Mudiraj (Mahbubnagar), Sudarshan Reddy (Nizamabad), and Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy (Adilabad). It is to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad police cracks whip on illegal sand business
Police detained 12 lorry drivers for illegally transporting sand in nine tippers in Nizamabad
Telangana to receive light to moderate rainfall in next 3 days
Hyderabad: The rain on Friday brought respite from the heat in Telangana and Hyderabad. The thunderstorms also meant that the state was likely to experience light to moderate rainfall in the next three days. On Friday heavy rains lashed Hyderabad, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar In Kagaznagar, located in the Kumaram Bheem district, strong winds uprooted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hailstorm, rains hit districts in Telangana
Farmers in in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Jagtial and Rajanna Sircilla districts saw maize, paddy, and mango orchards damaged, weeks away from harvesting their crops.
Telangana: Man beaten to death by son amid argument
Hyderabad: A 65-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his son in Onnajipet village of Dharpalli mandal, Nizamabad district, after a heated argument on Saturday night, March 16. According to reports, the deceased, Palem Mallaiah, was known for frequently quarreling with his family members under the influence of alcohol. During one such argument, his son, Madhu, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Protests at Nizamabad hospital over death in police custody
Family alleges police brutality in Sampaths death; officials claim cardiac arrest, promising an independent probe into the incident
Many Join Holi Celebrations in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
Festivities kicked off early on Friday morning in residential colonies and apartments and continued into the afternoon.
Man in Nizamabad Cyber Crime police custody dies, case registered
He complained of chest pain around 10 pm and taken to local government hospital where he collapsed, said Nizamabad ACP
Telangana: Man dies in police custody, family alleges torture
Hyderabad: Death of a man in police custody triggered tension in Telanganas Nizamabad town following the allegation by the victims family that he died of police torture. Sampath Kumar died in the custody of Cybercrime police on Thursday night. As the word spread about his death, his relatives and friends gathered near the government hospital Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad Police Focus on Illegal Betting Apps
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any such activities to the Cyber Crimes Wing immediately.
ACB Raids Nizamabad RTO Over Corruption Allegations
ACB officials raided Nizamabad RTO, seizing documents amid allegations of bribery in vehicle registration and driving licence processing
Kavitha questions Telangana govt, Centre over turmeric farmers plight
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Tuesday, March 11 questioned the Telangana government and Centre over the plight of turmeric farmers in Nizamabad district. She questioned why the Telangana government was ignoring the agitation by farmers in Nizamabad. Even the Nizamabad MP D Arvind, who said that the national turmeric board for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress Leaders Tell MP Arvind To Maintain Political Decency
They accused Arvind of seeking cheap publicity by unfairly blaming MLAs P. Sudarshan Reddy and R. Bhupathi Reddy over the proposed establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Nizamabad district.
Nizamabad: Unauthorised private schools misleading people
Mandal education officers have directed the seizure of such unauthorised establishments, emphasising that admissions must only commence after official approval is granted
Save LIFE Foundation enhances trauma care in Nizamabad to prevent avoidable fatalities
Upgraded facility will provide essential life-saving interventions for trauma patients
BJP backed candidates win two of three seats in MLC poll in Telangana
Hyderabad: BJP-backed candidates have won two of the three MLC seats in Telangana for which election held on February 27. Ch Anji Reddy, supported by BJP, beat Narender Reddy of Congress by a margin of over 5,000 votes in Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates constituency of states legislative council. The result of this seat was declared in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP Sweeps Telangana MLC Elections: PM Modi Congratulates Winners | Telangana Elections News
: BJP wins 2 out of 3 MLC seats in Telangana! PM Modi congratulates the winners and thanks the people of TelanganaBreaking News: The BJP has secured a significant victory in the Telangana MLC elections, winning 2 out of 3 seats. PM Modi congratulated the winners and thanked the people of Telangana for their support. This win is seen as a major boost for the BJP in the state, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attributing the success to the party's developmental vision and PM Modi's leadership. The BJP's Chinnamile Anji Reddy won the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates Constituency, while Malka Komuraiah, supported by the BJP, bagged the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituency. Watch for more details on this significant election outcome. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Kishan Reddy Thanks Voters for BJPs MLC Election Victory
The BJP won two out of the three MLC seats, Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak (Graduate) and Medak-Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad (Teachers'), with a commanding margin
Cong, BJP spar over new Navodaya Vidyalaya location in Nizamabad
A dispute over the location of a newly sanctioned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Nizamabad district ignited tensions between Congress and BJP leaders on Wednesday.
Telangana MLC election loss Ramzan gift to Congress: Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad: Comparing the results of Medak-Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad Graduates MLC election with India-Pakistan cricket match where Bharat (BJP) has emerged victorious, Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay has declared that the countdown for the Congress has begun in Telangana. Addressing the media after the victory of BJP-supported candidate C Anji Reddy after the final Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No malpractice in Nizamabad on first day of Inter exam
Intermediate examinations began on Wednesday with a remarkable 96.1 per cent attendance rate.
BJP candidate leads in Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar GraduatesConstituency MLC elections
ULBs seize properties of tax defaulters
Officials of the cash-strapped urban local bodies (ULBs) in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts conducted special drives to collect property tax from people and business establishments who have defaulted on their dues.
Large number of votes declared invalid in Telangana graduates MLC election
Hyderabad: More than 21,000 votes have been declared invalid in Telangana Legislative Council election from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates constituency, where the counting process continued for the second day on Tuesday. The counting staff completed sorting of 2.10 lakh votes. The sorting of another 40,000 votes was underway. Out of the sorted votes, 1.89 lakh votes were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP wrests Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers seat
The BJP-backed candidate Malka Komaraiah won the seat with a margin of more than 5,700 first preference votes against his nearest rival Vanga Mahender Reddy of the PRTU (TS)
Telangana MLC elections: Bandi dedicates victory to all teachers, Modi
Hyderabad: Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay has said that the teachers in Medak-Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad Teachers MLC constituency gave a historic verdict because of the tax exemption of up to a limit of Rs 12.75 lakh on salary given to employees by the Centre in the Union budget 2025-26. Bandi Sanjay went to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP, PRTU Secure Wins in Telangana MLC Elections
Malka Komaraiah secures victory for BJP in the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad teachers constituency, while PRTUs Sripal Reddy unseats the incumbent in Nalgonda.
Stop Blaming Kishan Reddy: Arvind to Revanth
BJP Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind has asked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to stop blaming Union minister G. Kishan Reddy for allegedly halting state projects.
Counting of votes underway for three MLC seats in Telangana
Hyderabad: The counting of votes for the Telangana Legislative Council elections to two teachers and one graduate constituency is underway on Monday. The counting of votes for the graduate constituency of Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar, the teacher constituencies of Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar, and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda began at 8 a.m. The polling for these seats was held on February 27 through ballot Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
DCA raids unqualified practitioner in Nizamabad, seizes medicines
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials raided the premises of an unqualified practitioner in Nizamabad on Saturday and seized a stock of medicines. Kurma Mallesh was running a clinic in Chikkadpally village, Rudrur mandal, Nizamabad district, and practicing medicine without proper qualifications. During the raid, field officials found 34 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana MLC elections: Congress asks CEO to be lenient in vote counting
Hyderabad: The Congress has written to the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), requesting him to instruct officials to adopt a lenient approach in counting towards the preference of the voters in the polled votes that were entered numerically in the Graduates and Teachers MLC elections held in the constituencies of Karimnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Medak Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Turmeric prices nosedive to Rs 7,000
Turmeric prices have sharply declined in the Jagtial and Nizamabad districts, leaving farmers reeling despite the formation of the Turmeric Board, which was expected to bolster support for growers.
Water released from Babli protect to SRSP in Nizamabad to meet summer requirements
Water released from Babli to be utilized for summer requirements in Nizamabad
