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.
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.
Teams from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) were deployed to address waterlogging and other issues caused by the rains. The southwest minaret of Charminar, as historical data shows, suffered damage many times since 1591.
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.
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.
After visiting several locations, the driver dropped off his friends and the woman’s companion before taking her to a secluded spot in the Mamidipally area. Under the guise of taking more photographs, he allegedly assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
The event saw participation from eminent personalities, including Dr. Sowmya Mishra, DGP Prisons; BP Acharya, former IAS officer; and Dana Kishore, Principal Secretary to the Governor. The presence of army personnel and other dignitaries added gravitas to the occasion.
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?
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.
The ensuing legal battle stretched across years, culminating in a 2024 ruling by the High Court and the Supreme Court upholding the cancellation. With the land back in government hands, it was transferred to the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) for redevelopment.
