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Supreme Court stays tree felling on land near Hyderabad University
New Delhi, April 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed tree felling on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.
Student groups continue protests at Hyderabad Central University, some arrested
Hyderabad, April 3: Hyderabad Central University remained tense on Thursday as protests by student groups continued against the proposed auction of 400 acres of land abutting the campus.
Centre seeks report from Telangana on land clearing near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 2: The Centre has sought a report from the Telangana government on the clearing of 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University.
IAF agrees to civil aircraft operations from Adilabad airfield
Hyderabad, April 2: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has agreed, in principle, to the proposal of the Telangana government to begin civil aircraft operations from the Adilabad airfield.
Telangana HC halts work on land near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 2: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday ordered a halt to the ongoing work on 400 acres in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) till Thursday.
Dia Mirza, Renu Desai call for saving Kancha forest in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 2: Actress and environmentalist Dia Mirza has opposed the proposed development of IT parks on 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad, saying development at the cost of biodiversity is destruction.
Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation
New Delhi, April 2: A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly recently to increase the quota for Backward Classes from 23 per cent to 42 per cent. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to join the protest that has been organised by the Backward Classes associations from Telangana at Jantar Mantar today.
Not taken even an inch of Hyderabad University land, says Telangana govt
Hyderabad, April 2: Amid the row over 400 acres of land near Hyderabad Central University, the Telangana government on Tuesday clarified that it has not taken even an inch of the land belonging to the university.
Actress Rashmi Gautham on HCU Issue: Keep birds, animals in mind while making decisions
Chennai, April 1: Telugu actress Rashmi Gautham has now put out a video in which she has requested the government to keep the birds and animals in mind while making decisions in the ongoing HCU issue.
Telangana: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar seeks special funds for sports infrastructure at Ambedkar Stadium
New Delhi, April 1: As part of the Khelo India scheme, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has requested Union Minister for Labour, Employment, and Sports Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya to sanction special funds for the development of sports infrastructure at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium in Telangana's Karimnagar district, a release said on Tuesday.
Protests intensify at Hyderabad University over land row
Hyderabad, April 1: Protests by student groups, green activists and opposition parties intensified on Tuesday at the University of Hyderabad over the Telangana government's action in bulldozing trees on 400 acres of land next to the campus for its auction.
BJP MPs seek Dharmendra Pradhan's intervention to save 400-acre land near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 1: BJP MPs from Telangana on Tuesday urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to intervene and save 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University campus.
Bandi Sanjay, KTR accuse Telangana government of destroying environment
Hyderabad, April 1: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President K. T. Rama Rao have alleged that the Telangana government is defying court orders and destroying the environment by bulldozing trees on 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli next to the University of Hyderabad.
Telangana: Fire breaks out at scrap godown in Injapur, none hurt
Rangareddy, March 31: A fire broke out at a scrap godown at Injapur in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Monday evening, police said.
BRS slams Telangana govt's rush to acquire HCU land, warns of environmental concerns
Hyderabad, March 31: BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday questioned the state government's urgency in acquiring Hyderabad Central University (HCU) land, and warned of environmental consequences.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy writes to Telangana CM to stop HCU land sale
Hyderabad, March 31: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday demanded the immediate stop to the sale of 400 acres of land under Hyderabad University and demanded a stop to the tree felling, as multiple students protest against the government's decision.
Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia
Kakinada, March 31: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state's surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said.
Vanguard investment management company to establish its first centre in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, March 31: Vanguard, an investment management company, announced on Monday its decision to establish its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, Telangana, after a discussion with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
BRS hits out at Congress govt in Telangana over detention of journalist covering student protests
Hyderabad, March 31: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress government in Telangana for reportedly detaining a journalist covering student protests at Hyderabad University, saying that the "blatant suppression" of free speech and expression was "unacceptable".
Telangana launches free fine rice distribution through PDS
Hyderabad, March 30: The government of Telangana has launched free fine rice distribution through the Public Distribution System.
Telangana CM meets Governor amid Cabinet expansion buzz
Hyderabad, March 30: Amid the buzz about an imminent expansion in the Telangana Cabinet, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at the Raj Bhavan here on Sunday.
Telangana budget 2025-26 is a mix of flavours like 'Ugadi Pachadi': CM Reddy
Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that the State's budget for 2025-2026 accorded equal priorities to growth-generating initiatives and social sectors like health and education.
Future City will be an investment destination, says Telangana CM
Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the proposed Future City near Hyderabad will emerge as a destination for investments in the country.
Ugadi celebrations: Telangana Deputy CM offers special prayers at Nalla Pochamma temple
Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka offered special prayers at Nalla Pochamma temple in Hyderabad's Praja Bhavan on the occasion of the Ugadi festival.
Gaiety marks Ugadi celebrations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 30: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday celebrated Telugu New Year Ugadi with gaiety and traditional enthusiasm.
Telangana Governor extends heartfelt greetings on Ugadi
Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended his greetings on the occasion of Viswavasu Nama Samvatsara Ugadi, wishing happiness and prosperity to all Telugu people.
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with Government of Telangana for hydro-electric power projects
Shimla, March 29: Himachal Pradesh inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana for establishing 400 MW Seli and 120 MW Miar Hydro Electric Power Projects in the Lahaul-Spiti district on Saturday, as per a release.
Mumbai Police DCP Sudhakar Pathare dies in tragic road accident in Telangana
Hyderabad, March 29: In a heart-wrenching incident, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mumbai, Sudhakar Pathare lost his life on Saturday in a tragic road accident in Telangana. The accident occurred near Domalapenta village in the Nallamala forest area of Nagarkurnool district, on the Ghat Road of the Srisailam-Hyderabad national highway.
Telangana: Government to provide free fine rice to majority of Population
Hyderabad, March 29: Telangana Minister for Irrigation, Food & Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will provide free fine rice to 84% of the population from Ugadi.
Telangana tops in cybercrime detection, recovery of lost phones
Hyderabad, March 28: Telangana Police have emerged as top performer in the country in cybercrime detection and lost mobile phone recovery.
We will not let anyone redraw India's future unfairly: Stalin lauds Telangana CM over resolution in assembly on delimitation
New Delhi, March 27: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday hailed the move of Telangana Chief Minister Revnath Reddy over the state assembly passing a resolution on proposed delimitation and said it seeks to uphold justice, equity and the federal spirit.
Not indulging in politics of vendetta, says Telangana CM
Hyderabad, March 27: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that if his government had indulged in vindictive politics, the opposition leaders would have been in jail.
Telangana building collapse: Man rescued from rubble dies, search for other worker on
Hyderabad, March 27: A worker rescued from the rubble of an under construction building that collapsed at Bhadrachalam on Wednesday died while being treated at hospital while the search was on for the second trapped worker on Thursday.
Telangana Assembly resolution opposes delimitation based on population, seeks transparency
Hyderabad, March 27: The Telangana Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution opposing the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies on the population basis.
Telangana Assembly passes resolution seeking transparent delimitation process
Hyderabad, March 27: The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution expressing serious concerns over the impending delimitation exercise, highlighting the lack of transparent consultations with key stakeholders.
Congress seeks action against Harish Rao for taking photos in Assembly
Hyderabad, March 27: The Congress party has urged Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to take action against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T. Harish Rao for taking photographs within the premises of the House.
Loan waiver scheme: Rama Rao thanks FM Sitharaman for taking up Telangana farmers' cause
Hyderabad, March 27: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President, K.T. Rama Rao, on Thursday thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for highlighting the plight of farmers in Telangana over the loan waiver scheme.
BRS' KT Rama Rao thanks Finance Minister for raising Telangana farmers issue in Rajya Sabha
Hyderabad, March 27: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's criticism of the Congress Government's loan waiver scheme in Telangana has dranw praise from Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President and former Telangana minister K T Rama Rao. The BRS leader thanked Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for highlighting the farmer issue in Telangana.
Telangana: Six-storey under-construction building collapses in Bhadrachalam
Bhadradri Kothagudem, March 27: A six-storey under-construction building collapsed in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, on Wednesday, with two people feared trapped under the debris, an official said.
Revanth Reddy rules out by-elections, draws BRS ire
Hyderabad, March 26: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy told BRS MLAs who switched loyalties to the Congress that they need not worry as by-elections will not be held, but drew a strong reaction from the BRS, which accused him of passing judgment in a case being heard by the Supreme Court.