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Fund crunch hits efforts to curb stray dog, monkey menace in Telangana
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Gram Panchayats in Telangana are facing mounting challenges in tackling stray dog and monkey menace due to shortage of funds, staff and infrastructure. Financial constraints, lack of equipment, and dependence on welfare organisations have left many local bodies unable to cope with the growing problem.
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BRS MLC lodges complaint against suspension of OU professor
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has lodged a complaint against the suspension of Osmania University professor B Manohar, calling it an allegedly illegal and unconstitutional move. He accused authorities of acting with a dictatorial mindset to instill fear on campuses.
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Tension grips Telecom Nagar as HYDRAA demolishes shelters on park site
Tension flared in Telecom Nagar, Raidurg, when HYDRAA teams with police support demolished shelters built on land earmarked for a park. Families resisted eviction, alleging no prior notice. HYDRAA later clarified that BSNL employees had been allotted 4,000 sq yards for a park in a 1982 HUDA-approved layout.
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Singareni Controversy Explainer: How Naini tender row unfolded
The cancellation of tenders for the Naini coal block in Odisha has thrown Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) into turmoil. Conceived as a crucial project to secure coal for Telangana’s power sector, Naini faced years of delays due to forest clearances before limited mining began in 2025.
Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza; key allies stay away
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Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza; key allies stay away
US President Donald Trump launched Board of Peace at Davos to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, pitching it as a global alternative to the UN. While 59 countries have joined, major allies have declined amid concerns over its mandate
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Controversies mar Congress before municipal election notification in Mancherial
The Congress party’s Mancherial unit has plunged into controversy ahead of municipal elections, with aspirants alleging that tickets are being sold to wealthy candidates. A meeting in Kyathanpalli saw dissenters confront senior leaders, including Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and DCC president P Raghunath Reddy.
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SIT notices a ploy to divert public attention, says Harish Rao
Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of diverting public attention by issuing SIT notices to him and BRS working president KT Rama Rao. Welcoming Congress leader Surendar Goud into the BRS fold, Rao said the notices were politically motivated as they continued to raise public issues.
Nagoba Jatara: Minister vows to resolve tribal land issues
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Nagoba Jatara: Minister vows to resolve tribal land issues
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha assured tribal communities that the government is committed to resolving challenges related to podu cultivation and forest lands. Speaking at a Praja Darbar during the Nagoba Jatara in Keslapur, she emphasised the government’s determination to address tribal concerns.
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Women’s power prevails as Sangareddy’s Korpole gram panchayat passes liquor ban
In a significant move, the Korpole gram panchayat in Sangareddy district, led by sarpanch Sunitha, passed a resolution banning liquor sales in the village despite opposition from tipplers. Women had demanded the ban during Sunitha’s election campaign, citing the social and economic hardships caused by alcoholism.
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Hyderabad: Woman’s handbag snatched in daylight at Somajiguda
A bike-borne assailant snatched a woman’s handbag and mobile phone from a couple travelling on a motorcycle at Somajiguda in broad daylight. Police have registered a complaint and are checking CCTV footage to identify and arrest the offender
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Telugu expatriates celebrate Sankranti with cultural fervour in Riyadh
The Telugu expatriate community in Riyadh celebrated Sankranti with grandeur under the banner of the Telugu Association of Saudi Arabia (TASA). The event featured traditional dances, rangoli competitions, Haridasu devotional songs and Gangireddulu performances, recreating the spirit of rural Sankranti.
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Phone-tapping case is political vendetta, attention diversion from coal scam: KTR
BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the phone-tapping case a politically motivated diversion by the Congress government. He accused the SIT of acting at the Chief Minister’s behest, said he would comply with the summons, and alleged misuse of police machinery