POLITICS
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Mar- 2025 -19 March
Telangana: Unable to harvest chilli crop, Mulugu farmer dies by suicide
He was said to have been upset at the shortage of labourers to harvest the crop, which was resulting in huge losses to him Mulugu: A chilli farmer died, allegedly by suicide, at Besthagudem village of Venkatapuram mandal in the district on Tuesday. According to police, Ramella Sathish (39) had cultivated chilli in his three-acre land. He was said to have been upset at the shortage of labourers to harvest the crop, which was falling to the ground causing huge losses to him. Upset over the developments, he was in a state of depression and had taken to drinking alcohol for the last 15 days. On Monday morning, he got drunk and went to the chilli field, where he allegedly consumed…
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19 March
Hyderabad: Osmania University law students urge rescheduling of LLB third semester examinations
The request comes as the examination dates coincide with several significant cultural and religious events Hyderabad: The law students of Osmania University and affiliated law colleges on Tuesday requested the university administration to consider rescheduling the LLB third semester examinations, which are currently set to take place from March 27 to April 9, 2025. The request comes as the examination dates coincide with several significant cultural and religious events, including Ugadi, Ramzan (Eid-ul-Fitr), Jamat-ul- Vida, and Ram Navami. To this effect, the All India Lawyers Union (AILU), along with the Law Students Federation of India (LSFI), led by General Secretary, Telangana State Committee, K Pardhasaradhi submitted a memorandum to the Controller of Examinations, Dr Sashikanth, and OSD to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr…
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19 March
Telangana High Court imposes fine of Rs.1 crore on petitioner for ‘abusing’ judicial process
The court found that the petitioner misrepresented material facts and engaged in frivolous litigation to pursue a personal agenda Hyderabad: Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka of the Telangana High Court on Friday imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1 crore on a petitioner for ‘abusing the judicial process’ and suppressing facts while claiming ownership of government land. The court found that the petitioner, Venkata Rami Reddy, had misrepresented material facts and engaged in frivolous litigation to pursue a personal agenda. Reddy had filed a writ petition claiming ownership of 9.11 acres of land located in Kandikal Village, Hyderabad, asserting that his father had acquired the land through a registered sale deed in 1980. According to the petitioner, the land was originally classified as…
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19 March
Telangana Assembly passes Endowments Bill, Yadagirigutta temple to get trust board
The newly formed Yadagirigutta Temple Trust Board will have 18 members with a two-year tenure, according to Endowments Minister Konda Surekha Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Telangana Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for key reforms, including the establishment of a trust board for the Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha announced that the newly formed Yadagirigutta Temple Trust Board (YTD Board) would have 18 members with a two-year tenure. An IAS officer would serve as the temple’s Executive Officer (EO), with the board’s budget under government control. She also highlighted the government’s efforts in improving temple facilities and increasing pilgrim footfall through free bus services for…
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19 March
Telangana: Leopard on prowl in Siddipet, farmers put on alert
According to forest and police officials, the big cat was seen moving near Galva Cheruvu located on the outskirts of the village Siddipet: Farmers spotted a leopard on the outskirts of the Raipole mandal headquarters on Tuesday. The farmers shot videos while the leopard was moving near Galva Cheruvu located on the outskirts of the village. Following the development, the farmers were put on high alert by Forest Department officials. The officials also visited the village, interacted with the farmers, and examined the pugmarks. The farmers were advised not to move alone in agriculture fields until the leopard retreated into the forest area. The forest officials were also keeping a close watch on the leopard’s movement.
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19 March
Telangana High Court reserves verdict on KTR, party leaders’ visit to Medigadda barrage
A complaint was filed by the Assistant Executive Engineer of Medigadda against the BRS working president and other party leaders for filming the area using a drone camera without prior permission Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court reserved its verdict on a case filed against BRS working president K T Rama Rao and other party leaders in connection with an incident at the Mahadevpur police Station in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The judge extended the interim orders, directing that Rama Rao and other leaders not be arrested until the final verdict was delivered. The court also clarified that the exemption from attending trial court proceedings granted to Rama Rao would remain in effect until the decision was made. The case stems from an…
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19 March
Rampant corruption in Telangana administration, says Forum for Good Governance
In a letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, FGG president M Padmanabha Reddy said there was no fear of punishment in employees HYDERABAD: After contractors, former sarpanches, realtors, and others, and now not-for-profit organisation Forum for Good Governance has also raised concerns over rampant corruption in the State administration. The common man has to pay bribes for every work for which he or she is otherwise eligible as a right. Revenue, municipality, police, commercial tax, and excise departments were high on the list, FGG president M Padmanabha Reddy said. In a letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the FGG president said there was no fear of punishment in employees. Lapses in administration and laxity in taking action on the…
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19 March
Unable to clear debts, farmer ends life in Telangana’s Jagtial
Rajam committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree Jagtial: Unable to clear debts, a farmer, Mathalapuram Rajam (55) died by suicide in Veldurthi of Jagtial on Tuesday. According to villagers, Rajam committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in the village. Based on the complaint lodged by his son Mallesham, police registered the case and began investigation. The body was shifted to hospital for postmortem.
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19 March
Vijayawada Railway Division achieves record scrap sales of Rs 102 cr
Vijayawada Division’s scrap sales have exceeded Rs 100 crore in a single financial year for the first time Vijayawada: The South Central Railway (SCR) Zone’s Vijayawada Railway Division has achieved its highest-ever scrap sales of Rs 102 crore in the financial year 2024-25, marking the highest scrap sale in value by any division in the zone since its inception. Vijayawada Division’s scrap sales have exceeded Rs 100 crore in a single financial year for the first time. “The division has disposed of 18,908 metric tonne of scrap material through e-auction this year, reinforcing its commitment to efficient asset management,” said Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Narendra A Patil in a release on Monday. By December 2024, the division had already surpassed the…
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19 March
Andhra Pradesh CID takes custody of actor Posani for questioning
After taking Posani into custody from jail, the CID shifted him to Government General Hospital, Guntur for medical examination. He was later taken to the CID office for questioning Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh CID on Tuesday took actor and former leader of YSRCP leader Posani Krishna Murali into custody for questioning in a case registered against him for making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. After taking Posani into custody from jail, the CID shifted him to Government General Hospital, Guntur for medical examination. He was later taken to the CID office for questioning. On Monday, the Sixth Additional Junior Civil Judge in Guntur sent Posani to one-day police custody.…
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