POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -28 June
ACB holds surprise raids at 18 RTA offices across Telangana
Zonal ACB teams led by DSP-rank officials have been carrying out searches over rising complaints from citizens on alleged nexus between RTA officials and agents Hyderabad: Officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted surprise searches at 18 Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices across the State, including three in Hyderabad on Thursday. Zonal ACB teams led by DSP-rank officials had been carrying out the searches, taking control of the offices of the District Transport Officer and the Vehicle Inspector over rising complaints from the citizens over alleged nexus between RTA officials and the agents. It is learnt that around 18 RTA agents are under the ACB scanner for their illegal practices. As part of the exercise, the offices were closed to the public, with entry and exit restricted…
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28 June
Telangana High Court Advocates to boycott Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya’s bench
The Telangana High Court Advocates Association has unanimously resolved to boycott the court of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and pursue her transfer from the Telangana High Court. By Legal Correspondent Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court Advocates Association, under the leadership of its Executive Body President Sri A. Jagan, convened a General Body Meeting during which a unanimous resolution was passed to boycott the bench presided over by Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, starting from Monday. The Association further resolved to submit a representation to the Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, requesting that no judicial work be allotted to the judge. Additionally, a representation will be submitted to the Chief Justice of India seeking the transfer of the judge to another High Court. The meeting…
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28 June
Srisailam dam plunge pool survey completed, underwater videography reveals critical issues
An expert team completed an underwater survey of Srisailam Dam’s plunge pool, highlighting structural threats due to erosion. The operation documented damage and voids caused by spillway discharge. A final report on the findings is due by July 15. Hyderabad: A comprehensive underwater survey of the Srisailam Dam’s plunge pool was completed by an expert team from Sea Lion Offshore Diving Pvt. Ltd, on Thursday. The 13-day operation was carried out by a team of eight divers and eight helpers to assess the extent of the damage to the plunge pool. The focus of the exercise was primarily on the critical area downstream of the dam’s spillway, which has raised serious concerns regarding the dam’s structural stability. The survey, which involved detailed photo and…
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28 June
BRS team including former Ministers inspects Jurala project crest gate issues
Former Ministers V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy led a BRS team to inspect Jurala project, expressing concern over gate No. 9 issues and criticising the government for delay in repairs ahead of the monsoon Gadwal: Former Ministers V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy on Thursday visited the Priyadarshini Jurala Project in Jogulamba Gadwal district to assess its condition, following reports of operational issues with crest gate number 9. Later, while interacting with media persons, the leaders expressed concern over the persisting problems with the dam’s crest gates. Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government for failing to undertake timely repairs ahead of the monsoon season. The BRS delegation interacted with project officials and emphasised the need for immediate restoration of the…
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28 June
Harish Rao seeks SEBI probe into Rs 10,000 crore loan against Kancha Gachibowli land
Former Minister T Harish Rao has written to SEBI seeking a probe into a Rs 10,000 crore loan allegedly raised by mortgaging forest land in Kancha Gachibowli through TGIIC, citing SEBI violations and misuse of Telangana’s natural resources Hyderabad: Former Minister T Harish Rao has written to the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), demanding a comprehensive investigation into what he described as a massive financial fraud involving the Telangana government. He alleged that loans worth Rs 10,000 crore were raised by mortgaging 400 acres of forest land in Kancha Gachibowli through the Telangana Government Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC), in violation of SEBI regulations and by concealing critical facts. Citing findings by the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee, Harish Rao pointed…
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28 June
Tiger sightings surge in Adilabad region, farmers gripped by fear
Officials suspect the big cat may have entered Telangana from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. By Santosh Padala Adilabad: Tiger movement has increased in the erstwhile Adilabad district, triggering panic among locals, particularly farmers who have begun agricultural operations with the onset of the monsoon. A young tiger, believed to have migrated from Maharashtra in search of territory, has been moving through the forests of Nirmal district’s Sarangapur mandal and Boath in Adilabad district over the past few days. According to forest officials, the big cat has killed two cattle, including a calf, in the forests of Boath before straying into Sarangapur, and has since returned to the wild areas of Boath. Similarly, pugmarks of another tiger…
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28 June
Kuntala waterfall rumbles back to life after heavy rains in Adilabad
With the continuous downpour, Kuntala waterfall, reportedly Telangana’s highest waterfall, began gushing with full force, drawing nature lovers and tourists. Adilabad: The famed Kuntala waterfall in Kuntala village of Neradigonda mandal roared back to life on Thursday, following heavy rains in the upstream regions of Adilabad district. According to rainfall data from the Telangana State Development Planning Society, the district recorded an average rainfall of 85 mm, with Jainad mandal receiving the highest at 137.7 mm. Several other mandals, including Bela, Talamadugu, Ichoda, Tamsi, Gudihathnoor, Bhoraj and Adilabad Urban, recorded over 100 mm. Whereas Bheempur, Gadiguda, Adilabad Rural, Indervelli, Mavala, Bazarhathnoor, Sirikonda and Sathnala mandals received between 50 mm and 100 mm. From June 1 to 26, the district received a total of 200…
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28 June
Educational institutions to be made accountable for anti-social activities: Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister warns school and college managements will be held accountable for drug-related activities near campuses. Speaking at an anti-drug event, he also announced EAGLE, a new task force replacing TGANB to combat drug trafficking in Telangana Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the managements of educational institutions would be held directly responsible for anti-social activities, including drug abuse, in the vicinity of their campuses. He said school and college managements have to closely monitor student behaviour and ensure drug-free campuses. “The presence of drugs in any institution is a sign of failure by its management. Vigilance by all stakeholders is the only way to curb this menace,” Revanth Reddy said. If needed, cases will be filed against managements that are ignorant…
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28 June
Assam: 128-year-old mosque in demolished for flood control project
The mosque was demolished with community consent to make way for a critical drainage project aimed at solving waterlogging issues. Authorities said due legal process was followed and compensation is being processed for the acquired land Dibrugarh (Assam): Authorities have demolished a 128-year-old mosque in Assam‘s Dibrugarh to construct a drainage system for solving the waterlogging problem in the town, officials said on Thursday. The Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid was demolished following all legal formalities and with cooperation from the locals, Dibrugarh Municipal Board Commissioner Jay Vikas said.Vikas said the move was to facilitate the construction and upgrade of a major drainage system from Bokul to the Sessa Bridge to solve the persistent issue of artificial floods in the town. “The demolition on…
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28 June
Navy clerk arrested for leaking Operation Sindoor details to Pakistani handler
Vishal Yadav, posted in Delhi’s naval headquarters, allegedly shared classified defence data with a Pakistani handler posing as an Indian woman. Jaipur: An Indian Navy staffer posted in naval headquarters in Delhi was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly leaking defence-related sensitive information to a Pakistani handler in exchange for money, a police official said Thursday. Vishal Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Directorate of Dockyard at the Navy building, allegedly also shared details on Operation Sindoor — strikes carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Inspector General of Police (CID-Security) Vishnu Kant Gupta said Yadav, originally from Rewari in Haryana, leaked the classified information to a female…
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