In a move that could significantly bolster the construction and real estate industry in Telangana, the state government has amended Transferable Development Rights (TDR) norms. The latest amendments to the Telangana Building Rules, 2012 classify buildings measuring 21 meters or more as high-rise structures. Representatives from CREDAI National, CREDAI Hyderabad, and NAREDCO Telangana have expressed […]
Critical Shortage of Specialist Doctors Causes Hardship for Patients in Polavaram District Hospitals
In the district of Polavaram, patients are facing significant challenges due to an acute shortage of specialist doctors in government hospitals. The situation is particularly dire at the Area Hospital in Rampachodavaram, where key medical posts remain vacant. The hospital currently lacks specialists in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Pediatrics. The post for a General Medicine […]
In a move aimed at bolstering financial security, the Telangana government has announced the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme as part of its 2026-27 Budget. The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, aims to offer life insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to an estimated 1.15 crore families residing in […]
Residents in Hyderabad and several other districts of Telangana experienced relief from intense heatwave conditions on Wednesday morning following overnight thunderstorms across the state. According to data from the Telangana Development Planning Society, parts of Hyderabad and neighboring districts such as Vikarabad, Rangareddy, and Medchal-Malkajgiri recorded light rainfall ranging from 8 mm to 12.5 mm. […]
In a significant update shared by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar during a session at the Legislative Council, he informed that the Administrative approvals for the establishment of Advanced Traffic Surveillance (ATS) facilities were issued on September 30, 2024, by the Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR&B) Department. The final stages of the project are currently underway. […]
In a shocking turn of events, a 20-year-old pregnant YouTuber, Chittari Vaishnavi, was allegedly murdered by her husband in the Madhapur village, Jagtial district, near Hyderabad, Telangana. The incident occurred on Monday morning, leaving the local community and social media users in mourning. According to police officials, Vaishnavi was found covered in a pool of […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme, offering free bus travel to individuals with disabilities as part of a move towards social equity and mobility. The initiative was unveiled in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati. Billed as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, the Divyang Shakti scheme […]
A 40-year-old software professional, Tatiparti Rakesh, succumbed to a heart attack in the United States on Sunday night. Relatives reported that Rakesh collapsed at his residence in Virginia and was rushed to the hospital, but could not be revived. Rakesh, who had been employed with Amazon for 17 years, hails from Warangal’s Ramanadhapuri colony in […]
In a move aimed at strengthening women’s participation in governance, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud has announced that if women’s reservation is implemented, as many as 51 women could be elected as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. During a recent event attended by […]
As the summer season begins in Andhra Pradesh, electricity consumption is expected to reach unprecedented levels, with officials estimating that peak power demand may touch 280 million units (MU) during the summer months. In the second week of March alone, the state recorded a daily power consumption of 274.85 MU, while the average daily usage […]