Herald Bureau

Kancha Gachibowli: Supreme Court intervenes decisively, Makes Telangana CS accountable

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The Supreme Court has taken serious note of this alarming situation and converted the matter into a suo motu writ petition titled In Re: Kancha Gachibowli Forest, State of Telangana. The Court has directed the Chief Secretary of Telangana to respond to several critical questions, including the rationale for initiating developmental activities without completing mandated assessments under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023.

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Supreme Court rushes Registrar to Kancha Gachibowli, wildlife presence confirmed

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The report also highlighted the presence of wildlife in the area, including peacocks, deer, and various bird species, emphasizing the ecological significance of the forest. Approximately 100 acres of the forest have already been destroyed, with a lake situated beside the deforested area serving as a habitat for deer and other wildlife.

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Major Fire Breaks Out at AP Secretariat

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Block 2 of the Secretariat houses the offices of key government officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Municipal Administration Minister Narayana, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita.

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A Husband’s Unconventional Solution: Love, Fear, and Redemption in Uttar Pradesh

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In a ceremony held at the local Shiva temple, Bablu stood as a witness as Radhika and Vikas tied the knot. He even formalized the union in court, signing an affidavit to ensure its legality. Bablu’s decision was driven by a mix of fear and pragmatism, as he believed this was the best way to protect himself and ensure the well-being of his children.

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Maoists Extend Olive Branch After Two Decades, Offer Peace Talks

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This move recalls the 2004 peace talks initiated by the late Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, then Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, and his Home Minister K. Jana Reddy. The talks, held at Praja Bhavan, were seen as an experimental approach to resolving the conflict. However, many key leaders from that time are no longer alive.

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Hyderabad with its flutter of peacocks and sylvan glades missing!

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The call is from the flutter of countless wings, the whisper of the wind through forests, and the chorus of creatures whose existence is intertwined with our own. Across the globe, wild spaces are fast disappearing under the pressure of urbanization. Are we going to be the same. Can Hyderabad afford to lose the precious green spaces still left out?

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Key Decision on Drought-Affected mandals in Andhra Pradesh

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The Revenue Department Special Chief Secretary R.P. Sisodia issued a formal notification (on March 31, 2025) declaring 51 mandals across the state as drought-affected. Of these, 37 mandals have been identified as suffering from severe drought conditions, while 14 mandals are classified as moderately affected. This declaration pertains to the Rabi season of 2024-25.

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