Climate, conservation and sustainability in the Deccan region
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced a ground survey for a proposed 43-kilometre elevated corridor connecting Pedda Dornala and Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh, marking an important step towards improving road connectivity to one of South India's most prominent pilgrimage destinations
In a move aimed at addressing persistent traffic congestion in Hyderabad’s bustling IT corridor, the Cyberabad Traffic Police are exploring a one-way traffic circulation system connecting major commercial and technology landmarks, including IKEA, Mindspace, T-Works, T-Hub and Biodiversity Junction
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his government's commitment to transforming Hyderabad into an international destination for healthcare and education, announcing major investments in public health infrastructure and institutional development
Shantinagar MLA and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Chairman N.A. Haris participated in the ‘#IamBengaluru – Volunteer for Parks’ initiative at Richmond Town Park, joining citizens in a cleanliness and environmental awareness campaign aimed at keeping Bengaluru's public parks clean and green
The Keralam government has launched an ambitious road safety initiative, ‘Jeeva Suyathra Mission’, aimed at reducing road accident deaths and injuries by 50 per cent by 2030, with Padma Bhushan awardee and Malayalam cinema superstar Mammootty joining the campaign as its brand ambassador
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has intensified its drive against encroachments, protecting two parks, a 7.2-acre lake and 3,400 square yards of land reserved for public amenities across Annojiguda, Hayathnagar and Balapur
Indian Railways is preparing to introduce a new double-decker train to replace the ageing service operating between Tirupati and Visakhapatnam, offering passengers a potentially more comfortable travel experience
Karnataka's railway infrastructure received a significant boost with the flagging off of the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, the inauguration of four railway stations developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, and the dedication of railway doubling and electrification projects
Telugu actor Manchu Manoj has expressed pride in his wife, Mounika Bhuma Manchu, as her venture Namasthe World signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government during the 31st CII Partnership Summit, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion plans
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched an ambitious restoration project at the historic 129-year-old Fox Sagar Lake in Jeedimetla, aiming to transform the neglected water body into a major recreational destination while substantially increasing its water storage capacity
After undertaking the restoration of lakes and water bodies across Hyderabad, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) is preparing to extend its conservation efforts to the city's historic stepwells. Senior officials have emphasised that reviving these traditional water structures could help improve groundwater recharge, reduce urban flooding and preserve Telangana's architectural heritage
In a significant initiative aimed at conserving drinking water and groundwater resources, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has extended its Dial-a-Green Tanker programme to the construction sector, introducing the use of tertiary-treated wastewater for building activities in the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) limits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Pink Line service of Bengaluru's Namma Metro on Friday, November 13, marking another milestone in the expansion of the city's urban transport network. The Prime Minister also travelled on the newly inaugurated corridor alongside Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
The reported wedding of music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran has brought renewed attention to Tamil Nadu's distinctive tradition of self-respect marriages, a reformist practice that challenges conventional religious rituals and emphasises equality, personal choice and mutual consent between partners
Andhra Pradesh's capital region could emerge as a major railway hub, with reports suggesting plans for an airport-style railway station featuring 24 platforms, four terminals and a capacity to handle approximately three lakh passengers daily. The ambitious proposal is being discussed alongside a sanctioned ₹2,047-crore railway connectivity project that will link Amaravati to the national railway network
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) demolished several huts reportedly standing for nearly three decades along a stormwater drain at Hakeempet in Tolichowki on Thursday, November 12, following directions from the Telangana High Court. The demolition triggered protests and brief tension in the locality as affected occupants opposed the civic body's action
Telangana continued to experience unusually chilly weather for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 12, with several parts of Hyderabad recording minimum temperatures between 13°C and 16°C. Rajendranagar emerged as the coldest location in the city, recording 13.1°C, followed closely by Moula Ali at 13.2°C
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has stepped up its preparedness to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to the city during the coming summer, in view of the possible impact of El Niño and declining water levels in the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs
Following the introduction of a one-way traffic system around KBR Park, traffic police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad are exploring similar arrangements at key traffic corridors, including the Cyberabad IT corridor and Lakdikapul, to ease congestion and improve traffic movement
HYDRAA's Prajavani programme received 36 complaints from residents highlighting illegal borewell operations near lakes, encroachments on roads, occupation of government land and other violations across Hyderabad and its surrounding areas
The Telangana High Court has directed the State government to intensify food safety inspections across the state, emphasising that enforcement of food safety regulations must be uniform and extend to all food business operators rather than being limited to a single establishment.
Telangana is likely to experience a spell of colder and drier weather over the next six days, with minimum temperatures expected to fall sharply across several parts of the state, according to a weather update circulating on social media.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its weather alert issued on November 7, has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from November 7 to 10.
42-km, six-lane greenfield corridor estimated to cost ₹5,000 crore; project expected to strengthen connectivity towards Shamirpet, Keesara and the Nagpur highway