Tag: Telangana

Ved Reddy: How TG20 unearthed Telangana’s 16-year-old spin sensation

July 19, 2026 admin

Khammam Aces’ Ved Reddy in action against Palamuru Strikers in the inaugural TG20. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When the idea of TG20 was first floated and plans for its inaugural season began to take shape, there was a palpable buzz across Telangana’s cricketing circles. Much of the excitement centered on the promise of discovering…

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VB G RAM G to drive El Nino mitigation plan in Telangana

July 19, 2026 admin

A farm pond under Settipalli Gram Panchayat limits in Gundala mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district. (file pic) The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department is gearing up to mitigate the impact of the anticipated El Nino conditions by strengthening water conservation initiatives, improving groundwater resources and creating enhanced employment opportunities for job card holders under the…

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Special officers for 10 districts to monitor seasonal conditions

July 19, 2026 admin

Anticipating the impact of adverse seasonal conditions, the Telangana government has appointed 10 senior IAS officers as special officers for the erstwhile districts to monitor rainfall, water availability, agriculture and other critical sectors. The Special Officers have been tasked with monitoring rainfall, reservoir and groundwater levels, drinking water availability, crop conditions, horticulture, power supply and…

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Nagarkurnool DEO refutes rumours on Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s voter registration

July 15, 2026 admin

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy casts his vote for the Municipal Elections at the Zilla Parishad High School polling station, in Kodangal, Mahabubnagar district on February 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements / The Hindu The Nagarkurnool District Election Officer (DEO) dismissed reports claiming that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was registered as…

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Centre bans paraquat dichloride, a herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide and accidental deaths

July 14, 2026 admin

A farmer sprays pesticide in a field on the outskirts of Prayagraj. | Photo Credit: PTI The Central government has notified for a ban on paraquat dichloride, a herbicide, that has been linked to thousands of deaths due to self-harm, homicides and accidental deaths in India. The notice comes on the back of a series…

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Shabad killer’s body found by roadside with a video confessing planned murders

July 13, 2026 admin

People gather outside the Shabad Police Station following the murder of six persons. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Raj Kumar, who was accused of murdering six people in Shabad mandal of Rangareddy district on Friday night, was found dead in a remote stretch of Penjerla village near Kothur, about 20 km from his home in…

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SIR anomalies may cross one crore in Telangana: CEO

July 13, 2026 admin

Over two weeks into the distribution of enumeration forms as part of the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Telangana, fear and confusion still continue to cloud the comprehension of the voters about the process, their status and the consequences. Swathi Vadlamudi and Syed Mohammed try to clear the air through a conversation with…

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Telangana set to emerge as high-speed rail hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

July 11, 2026 admin

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw with Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said Telangana is poised to emerge as a major high-speed rail hub with…

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Mirchowk Police arrest man with fake educational certificates; two associates on the run

July 8, 2026 admin

The forged certificates and mobile phone seized during the operation. A 38-year-old man was arrested by the Mirchowk Police for possessing and selling fake educational certificates intended for job seekers planning to work abroad. Fifteen forged certificates, a mobile phone and a scooter were seized during the operation. The accused, identified as Abdul Rashed Khan,…

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When Hyderabad loved and lost the beautiful game

July 4, 2026 admin

The Vallavur Nagar street festooned with the colours of Brazil and Argentina as the residents soak in the FIFA World Cup fever. | Photo Credit: Serish Nanisetti Sam steps out of his home in Vallavur Nagar in Sainikpuri bouncing a yellow football with his head. He makes it bounce five times before he loses control…

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