Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha led a spirited ‘Maha Dharna’ at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park on Wednesday, protesting the notices issued to former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) by the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission. The commission is probing alleged irregularities in the…
underwent surgery at age 16 to remove a benign breast lump, sparking widespread attention and misinformation, according to Dr. P Raghu Ram of the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation in Hyderabad. The lump, discovered years ago, was non-cancerous and successfully removed, with no evidence of breast cancer, contrary to some erroneous media reports.
The farmer had attended the session to voice concerns about land-related grievances, a critical issue for those who toil to feed the nation. Instead of being heard, he was reportedly pushed out of the Mandal Revenue Officer’s (MRO) chamber by the ASI, an act described as an overreaction by onlookers.
The Godavari’s fertile delta, known as the “Rice Granary of South India,” sustains crops like rice and pulses, while its cultural significance draws pilgrims to sites like Trimbakeshwar and Bhadrachalam, especially during the Pushkaram festival every 12 years. However, the Godavari’s sanctity and utility are under severe threat due to rampant pollution, rendering its water unfit for human consumption in many stretches.
The remarks have ignited a political firestorm, with the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) accusing the Congress-led Telangana government of endorsing “anti-poor” and “anti-Dalit” policies. BRS leader and former TGSWREIS Secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar condemned the directive, questioning whether Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s children would be expected to clean school toilets.
While she stopped short of naming individuals, her words suggested that the atmosphere behind the scenes was far from the glamorous image projected onstage. Speculation is rife that certain participants or officials may have behaved inappropriately, contributing to her emotional discomfort.
Since October 9, 2023, these offices have also accepted ₹2000 notes for direct deposit into bank accounts. Additionally, the public can send ₹2000 notes via India Post from any post office to an RBI Issue Office for credit to their accounts.
During the State Formation Day celebrations at Parade Grounds, the Chief Minister personally handed over the awards to several recipients. Among those honored were Ekka Yadagiri Rao, Ande Sri, Suddala Ashok Teja, Jayaraju, and Pasham Yadagiri, all of whom contributed significantly through their artistic and literary works.
Reflecting on the decade since Telangana’s formation, Reddy acknowledged that the aspirations of the people, rooted in demands for emancipation, freedom, and equal opportunities, remained unfulfilled under the previous regime’s “dictatorial rule.” He highlighted the public’s mandate in 2023, which brought his progressive People’s Government to power to address these shortcomings.
In Kodaikanal’s Palani Hills, firefly sightings have become rarer over the past few decades due to increased urbanization and light pollution. Conservation efforts in ATR, supported by the Forest Department and researchers, aim to protect these insects by studying their ecology and reducing human-induced disturbances like night tourism and vehicle movement.
