BJP leader Ramchander Rao Hyderabad: BJP Telangana chief N Ramchander Rao slammed the Revanth Reddy-led Congress govt for its “non-serious attitude” toward irrigation projects in the Godavari basin. In a letter to the chief minister, he stated that delays in execution are hindering Telangana from utilising its allocated share of water, estimated at 968 tmcft.Rao…
Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) camp office and guest house near the Medigadda barrage in Ambatpally village of Mahadevpur mandal in Jayashankar Bhupalpally on Sunday afternoon, majorly destroying the temporary structure. However, officials denied any juries or casualties.According to fire officials, the fire occurred around 3:30 pm when…
Hyderabad: Amid allegations of contractors forming a syndicate and quoting up to 23% excess bids, govt has reportedly taken a decision to ensure that the contract is given at a maximum of 5% excess only.The over Rs 13,000-crore project for development of roads in the state under hybrid annuity model (HAM) was delayed by almost…
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress govt of attempting to remove free electricity for farmers by introducing prepaid power meters, paving the way for privatisation of the sector. He condemned the govt’s plan to replace existing meters with prepaid ones in both rural and urban areas, including for agricultural use, and…
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad, has summoned the wife of Vijayawada MP Kesineni Chinni in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam and asked her to appear on May 27. The summons relate to alleged links between PRYDE Infracon LLP and key accused Kessireddy Rajasekhara Reddy, alias Raj Reddy, in the case.ED sources said…
Hyderabad: A realtor fell into the trap of alleged cyber fraudsters and lost Rs 5.74 crore recently. Based on his complaint, TG Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) sleuths registered a criminal case on Saturday.The victim came across an investment opportunity in an advertisement on YouTube. He registered on the trading platform. Later, one Arjun Reddy got…
Osmannagar, Tellapur, hit by illegal borewell water trade Hyderabad: Private tanker operators are allegedly continuing large-scale illegal groundwater extraction in the Osmannagar and Tellapur areas on the city outskirts, even as authorities intensify surveillance around the twin reservoirs.Residents allege that private operators are drawing groundwater through borewells and supplying it as drinking water to apartments…
Hyderabad: Police investigation into the murder of BRS supporter Chintalapati Madhu (42) in Suryapet district has intensified, with authorities confirming the involvement of multiple individuals in the case. Police said five special teams have been constituted to trace and arrest the accused. Cases have been registered against former Yarkaram sarpanch Midde Ravinder’s son, Midde Jeevan,…
Hyderabad: Raidurgam police of the Cyberabad commissionerate detained a 19-year-old student for allegedly participating in illegal racing and injuring a constable.Residents and commuters alerted the police on Saturday night, reporting that a group of youngsters were creating chaos in the IT corridor by speeding through roads in cars and on bikes fitted with modified silencers…
Hyderabad: A routine attempt to clear paddy stubble ended in tragedy in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district after an elderly farmer was burnt alive when the fire spread across farmland on Saturday.The incident took place at Repakapalli village in Regonda mandal when Sagarla Chandramouli (62) and his wife Bhagyamma (58) went to their fields along with their…
