Rainfall activity is expected to decrease across Telangana on Tuesday after the state received rains over the past two days, though isolated to scattered thunderstorms are likely in several districts. The weather system may bring thunderstorms from afternoon to night in parts of southern and eastern Telangana, including Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Khammam, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Rangareddy and Yadadri-Bhongir. Northern districts such as Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial may also experience thunderstorms. Other parts of the state are likely to receive isolated rainfall during the day. Hyderabad may witness isolated showers and thunderstorms from afternoon to night. According to the report, rainfall…
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Telangana Rakshana Sena founder-president Kalvakuntla Kavitha led a rally in Hanamkonda on Monday, demanding the immediate release of pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues for students. The rally, organised with students under the leadership of TRS leader Nadipelli Venkateshwar Rao, began at the Ambedkar statue and proceeded towards the collectorate. Protesters paid floral tributes to Dr B.R. Ambedkar before staging a brief sit-in and submitting a memorandum to the collector. Kavitha alleged that delays in fee reimbursement were causing severe hardship to students. She said many students who had completed degree and professional courses were unable to obtain their certificates…
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister N. Lokesh has defended the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process, saying official facts have countered allegations of irregularities. Responding to clarifications issued by two women officials, Lokesh posted on X that they had presented facts, defended the recruited candidates and upheld the integrity of the DSC process. He said the facts had prevailed over misinformation. AP School Education Commissioner Tamim Ansaria and SAAP Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director S. Bharani addressed the media on Monday and presented official records and rules concerning candidates selected under the sports quota. The officials gave case-wise explanations regarding allegations linked to…
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has introduced an advanced ‘BT Pothole Doctor’ machine to speed up road repairs and improve safety across the city. The ₹1.30-crore machine was formally inaugurated in the South Zone on Monday by Visakhapatnam Collector and GVMC Special Officer Abhishikth Kishore along with Commissioner Ketan Garg. Officials demonstrated its operation, which includes cleaning potholes, filling them with bituminous material and completing patchwork efficiently. The machine can repair nearly 300 square metres of potholes a day, with each repair taking around 10 to 15 minutes. GVMC said the machine can cover 10 to 15 locations daily.…
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national working president and Education Minister N. Lokesh has stressed the importance of door-to-door campaigning for the party’s political success. The remarks came during a two-day TDP Leadership Conclave held at the party headquarters in Mangalagiri on Monday. Chief Minister and TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu, ministers, politburo members and other party leaders attended the programme. The conclave discussed 10 key issues, including coordination between the government and party, efficient use of resources, preparations for local body elections, the impact of El Niño and public feedback on welfare and development programmes. Lokesh said leaders who…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will set the agenda for the state’s district administration at the eighth Collectors’ Conference scheduled for September 10 and 11 at the state Secretariat in Amaravati. The two-day meeting will focus on economic growth, welfare delivery, governance, investments, water security and law and order. Naidu will address district collectors on the opening day and review the implementation of decisions taken during the previous conference held in May. The Chief Minister will assess the state’s economic performance, district-wise targets, welfare schemes, drinking-water plans, housing and employment initiatives. Progress under the Swarna Andhra@2047 district roadmaps…
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer C.H. Venkateswara Chowdary has directed officials to complete the Sri Venkateswara Museum redevelopment works within the stipulated deadline and prepare it for inauguration. The museum redevelopment project was launched in August 2023 at an estimated cost of Rs. 145 crore. The initiative aims to offer devotees a world-class museum experience while educating visitors about the rich heritage, traditions and history associated with the Tirumala temple. Officials have been instructed to ensure that all remaining works are completed on schedule so the facility can be made ready for inauguration. According to reports, Andhra Pradesh…
A man was allegedly tied to a scooter, beaten and dragged along a road following a dispute over the payment for a motorcycle in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, on Sunday. The victim was identified as Yella Rajesh of Ramachandrapet. According to reports, Rajesh had taken a motorcycle from mechanic shed owner Vennu Mahesh for ₹11,500 on August 11, saying he would pay after checking the vehicle’s condition. However, he allegedly continued using the bike without making the payment. On Saturday night, Mahesh and his friend Lenka Sri Ram allegedly caught Rajesh and took him to the mechanic shed, where he was…
A pregnant woman reportedly delivered her baby inside an ambulance while being shifted to another hospital after alleged denial of emergency medical care at Vanasthalipuram Government Hospital. According to reports, the woman was taken to the government hospital after she developed labour pains. However, her family members alleged that doctors and medical staff refused to provide emergency treatment, citing the absence of proper medical reports. The family claimed they repeatedly requested the staff to attend to the woman but received no immediate assistance. With her condition progressing, the family decided to shift her to another hospital in an ambulance. During…
Telangana is likely to witness humid weather followed by scattered thunderstorms from Monday afternoon, with several districts expected to receive rainfall through the night. Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Rangareddy, Nalgonda, Yadadri-Bhongir, Medak, Siddipet, Jangaon, Kamareddy, Hanamkonda, Warangal and Mahabubabad are among the districts likely to experience thunderstorms. The activity may continue into the night and early Tuesday morning. Moderate rainfall is already being reported in parts of Rangareddy, Suryapet, Khammam, Yadadri-Bhongir, Bhadradri-Kothagudem and Mahabubabad. The current rainfall activity is expected to reduce after 8.30–9 am. Another spell of scattered thunderstorms is likely overnight in Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Jogulamba Gadwal, Mahabubnagar, Rangareddy, Narayanpet, Nalgonda,…