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Hyderabad: Former irrigation minister T Harish Rao has said the govt was operating irrigation projects such as Kaleshwaram (package 6,8, 10,11 and 12), Devadula (phase III) and other projects across the state on frequent start-stop cycles. He said such a mode of operation of lifts are fundamentally against the engineering design principles and is likely to cause progressive damage to pumps, impellers, shear pins, shafts and associated electro-mechanical systems. In a letter to irrigation ministe ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Slamming the state government over its "handling" of the Kaleshwaram and Devadula projects, BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Wednesday alleged that the irrigation officials were operating the massive motors of these schemes in an unscientific manner, repeatedly switching them on and off in violation of established norms. In a letter to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Siddipet MLA said: "It has come to my notice that frequent starting and stopping of pumps i ...Read More >
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced that there would be no change in the number of districts, revenue divisions and mandals in the state and the reorganisation of districts would be taken up only after 2029. Addressing a public rally at Pippiri in Adilabad district, after laying foundation stones for several developmental projects, the chief minister said the Centre had directed the state not to alter the boundaries of districts until 2029. "The state government will r ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday alleged that the BRS is focused on "creating trouble and misleading people" rather than adopting a constructive approach, and asserted that the Congress would return to power in the next Telangana assembly elections, scheduled for 2028. Addressing a public meeting at Pipri in Adilabad district, Reddy announced plans to develop the district as an education, tourism, and industrial hub, including the establishment of an air ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and BRS member KR Suresh Reddy were engaged in a heated debate on Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Participating in the debate, Suresh Reddy found fault with the BJP leaders' adverse remarks against the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) and demanded that Union Minister CR Patil withdraw the comments he made against the project. Finding fault with Patil for stating that Rs 1 lakh crore was washe ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Friday slammed Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil's statement on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, asserting that spreading venom against the state will not change the facts. The dispute centres on the financial and structural integrity of the Kaleshwaram project, which the BRS defends as "Telangana's lifeline," defending the Kaleshwaram project, Reddy called it a game-changer for Telangan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS has sought a response from the Centre over remarks made by Union jal shakti minister CR Patil on the Kaleshwaram project, with senior leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar terming the comments "uncalled for" and demanding clarification in Parliament. Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday, Vinod Kumar said BRS MPs had raised the issue, objecting to the minister's statement that ₹1 lakh crore spent on the Kaleshwaram project had "gone down the drain." He said ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRSLP Deputy Leader Harish Rao strongly condemned the remarks made by Union Minister Kishan Reddy in the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of spreading blatant falsehoods and insulting the self-respect of Telangana on the floor of Parliament. Rao stated that Kishan Reddy, who failed to stand firmly with the statehood movement, has once again betrayed the region through misleading statements. He took strong exception to the claim that the transfer of seven mandals to Andhra Pradesh was part o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader Harish Rao disagreed with Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy's statement on the merger of seven mandals in Telangana with Andhra Pradesh. Reddy, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, April 2, said the merger was a part of the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014, which Rao called "false, a distortion of history, and an insult to the self-respect of Telangana." "It was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gove ...Read More >
Hyderabad: T Harish Rao, Deputy Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRSLP), on Tuesday said the recently concluded Assembly session ended without direction, seriousness, or accountability to the people of Telangana, as they had expected clarity on the six guarantees but instead witnessed disappointment, diversion, and disorder. He said the public had anticipated meaningful legislative debate, but the session was conducted merely to complete constitutional formalities, pass the budget and bill ...Read More >
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Sunday accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to divert public attention from the 'failures' of his government by proposing the construction of a temple, mosque and church along the Musi River using government funds. Drawing a comparison, Mr. Rao said the BJP-led Central government had facilitated the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya through a Trust and voluntary contributions from people across the country. He alleged that th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former Irrigation minister T Harish Rao strongly criticised Union Minister CR Patil over his remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, calling them "highly objectionable." He said Patil's comments closely resemble those made by chief minister Revanth Reddy. Harish Rao termed it "laughable" that the Union Minister alleged that Rs 1 lakh crore had been misappropriated in the Kaleshwaram project, pointing out that all necessary clearances for the project were granted by ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday condemned jal shakti minister C.R. Patil for saying that Rs.1 lakh crore was wasted on the Kaleshwaram project, saying, "Patil's language mirrors that of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. This was a political attack by Patil exposing the bond between the Congress and the BJP when it comes to attacking the BRS." He said the Economic Survey previously released by the Centre had reported that Telangana's cultivat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News): Former minister and deputy floor leader Harish Rao alleged that the assembly has been run as it pleases.. They wasted four hours by saying that there is a tea break in the assembly and that the Chief Minister is coming from Delhi one day and from Kerala the other. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking at the media conference, Harish Rao said.. One day, the minister will stop the assembly by saying that there is a wedding, and one day, the finance minister will be ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday said the Budget 2026-27 was designed to bring every family in the state under the welfare net, which is why it is being termed a 'People's Budget'. He also said the government is considering increasing the monthly allocation towards employee retirement benefits to Rs 1,000 crore from '700 crore. The Assembly passed the Telangana Appropriation Bill, 2026 on Monday. Replying to the discussion, Vikramarka said the government aims t ...Read More >
Suspended BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha took a sharp dig at her former party's leadership following its defeat in the Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection, remarking that 'karma hits back'. Her comment, posted on 'X' soon after the results were declared, triggered a fresh round of speculation about deepening rifts and also Ms. Kavitha's serious differences with her family's party, which is now literally being headed by her brother K.T. Rama Rao in the silence of BRS chief K. ...Read More >
A senior IAS officer's early retirement has ignited a political firestorm in Telangana. The opposition alleges bureaucrats are pressured into corruption, citing the case of Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi. He reportedly refused orders from the Excise Minister, who then allegedly sought to block his resignation. This has fueled concerns about political interference in administration. The voluntary retirement of senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has triggered a political row in Telangana, with the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 23 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi's voluntary retirement has triggered a political row in Telangana with the BRS accusing the government of "harassing" bureaucrats to engage in corruption. Rizvi, a 1999 batch officer who has about a decade of service left, opted for voluntary retirement from October 31 and the state government accepted it. The reason for his VRS is not known. Reacting to Rizvi's VRS, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the IAS officer's retir ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state cabinet, headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, is scheduled to meet on Thursday and likely to deliberate on whether to proceed with rural local body elections using the previous 23-25% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) or explore further legal avenues to implement the enhanced 42% quota for the BC community.On Oct 9, the high court, while granting an interim stay on the implementation of GO 9 -- which extended the 42% quota to BCs in local bodies -- clarified that ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The state cabinet, headed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, is scheduled to meet on Thursday and likely to deliberate on whether to proceed with rural local body elections using the previous 23-25% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) or explore further legal avenues to implement the enhanced 42% quota for the BC community.On Oct 9, the high court, while granting an interim stay on the implementation of GO 9 -- which extended the 42% quota to BCs in local bodies -- clarified that ...Read More >
HYDERABAD The State Government has decided to fast-track the preparation of a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Pranahita-Chevella project with priority to construct a barrage at Tummidihetti. At a review meeting held here on Saturday (October 11, 2025), Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy examined the field observations submitted by officials who recently visited Tummidihetti and Sundilla, where detailed technical surveys are underway. Officials explained that the original ca ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a crucial move, the Congress govt on Wednesday invited expression of interest (EoI) for the rehabilitation and restoration of designs and drawings of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). The irrigation and command area development department has called for empanelment of reputed design agencies for preparing rehabilitation and restoration designs based on investigations conducted under the directions of the National Dam Saf ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BJP has officially commenced its candidate selection process for the upcoming local body elections in Telangana, with state party president N Ramchander Rao declaring the party's intent to contest all seats from ward members to Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). Addressing the media in Karimnagar on Wednesday, Rao emphasized that the people of Telangana are looking to the BJP for transparent governance and accelerated development. Rao announced that the first list ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao said the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report had proved that farmers' suicides drastically reduced under former CM KCR's regime. Telangana, which ranked 2nd in farmers' suicides in 2014, slipped to 14th place by 2023, with cases dropping by 95.84%. "In 2014, 1,347 suicides were recorded, but by 2023, it came down to just 56. Out of 10,786 farmers' suicides nationwide last year, Telangana's share was only 0.51%", he noted. Als ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former minister KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, holding him responsible for pushing the state into deeper financial trouble through what he called reckless decisions and unchecked arrogance. Referring to the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, KTR alleged that the Chief Minister's approach has cost Telangana dearly, saddling taxpayers with an additional liability of ₹15,000 crore. He cla ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress govt's irresponsible and reckless decision to take over Metro Rail Phase-I from L&T has imposed a staggering debt burden of Rs 15,000 crore on the people of Telangana overnight. He said chief minister Revanth Reddy's personal vendetta, arrogance, and dictatorial tendencies forced the world-renowned construction company L&T to abruptly withdraw from the Hyderabad Metro project."The Congress govt's financial recklessness has no ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union minister G. Kishan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's "confrontational" approach towards the Centre on state projects. He advised the state government to reconsider -- speaking before the government's latest decision to take over the Hyderabad Metro Rail -- the project's financial aspects. He said the financial institutions required clarity before funding Phase 2 of the project. Kishan Reddy revealed that a special cell in his office was monitoring Telangana's p ...Read More >
BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Centre over the SLBC tunnel collapse that killed eight workers. He accused both parties of negligence and promised justice to victims' families if BRS returns to power. Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao has come down heavily on both the Congress government in the State and the BJP-led government at the Centre for their negligence and inaction following the colla ...Read More >
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