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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Hints at No Immediate Cabinet Expansion

Hyderabad.08.02.2025: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy suggested on Friday that his Cabinet will not be expanded soon. After meeting Congress party leaders in Delhi, including General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, Reddy stated that decisions about Cabinet additions or restructuring the state Congress committee (TPCC) would be made by the party’s central leadership, not him. Revanth Reddy emphasized his focus on…

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MeeSeva Centers in Telangana to Start Accepting New Ration Card Applications

Hyderabad,07.02.2025 : The Telangana government has instructed all MeeSeva centers to begin accepting applications for new Food Security (ration) cards. This decision follows the state cabinet’s approval on February 4 of new eligibility rules and procedures for issuing ration cards and adding family members to existing ones. In a memo issued on February 6, the government also allowed applications to…

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Telangana Government Rejects Power Tariff Hike Proposal for 2025-26

Hyderabad, January 30, 2025: The Telangana government has decided not to increase electricity prices for consumers in the upcoming financial year (2025-26). This decision comes despite the state’s power distribution companies (Discoms) reporting a projected revenue deficit of ₹20,151 crore. Why No Tariff Hike? The Discoms had proposed a tariff increase to cover the deficit, but the state government rejected…

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Election Commission Announces MLC Elections for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, January 29, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The elections will take place on February 27, with vote counting scheduled for March 3. Election Details In Telangana, elections will be held for: Medak-Nizamabad-Karimnagar Graduates' constituency Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers' constituency One more…

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Elaborate Arrangements for Nagoba Jatara Begin

Adilabad.27.01.2025: The Maha Puja for the famous Nagoba Jatara festival, a grand celebration of tribal culture and traditions, is all set to begin. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha extended her greetings to the tribal community on this special occasion. The Nagoba Jatara, dedicated to the sacred deity Adisesha, will take place in Keslapur, Adilabad district, from January 28 to February 4.…

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Rythu Bharosa Scheme: ₹569 Crores Disbursed to Over 4.41 Lakh Farmers Across Telangana

Hyderabad.27.01.2025: In a significant boost to the farming community, the Rythu Bharosa scheme, launched on January 26 by M. Revanth, has commenced disbursement of funds to farmers across Telangana. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced that the scheme will provide ₹6,000 per acre of cultivated land to every eligible farmer in the state. In its first installment, ₹569 crores were…

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Telangana Government May Raise Employees’ Retirement Age to 65

Hyderabad.27.01.2025: The Telangana government is actively considering a proposal to increase the retirement age for state government employees from 61 to 65 years. This decision is being weighed due to the state's financial constraints and the growing backlog of pending payments to employees and pensioners. Pending Financial Obligations In 2021, the previous government led by K. Chandrashekar Rao increased the…

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Pothaipally Village Bans Alcohol with Strict Fines

Lingampeta.26.01.2025: The villagers of Pothaipally in Lingampeta Mandal, Kamareddy district, have made a remarkable decision to ban alcohol in their village. This resolution was taken unanimously by the villagers to address the growing issue of alcohol addiction among youth and farm laborers. Due to the rise of illegal liquor shops in the area, many families were suffering as men spent…

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‘Bharosa’ Funds and Fee Reimbursement: Big Announcements in Telangana

Hyderabad.26.01.2025: The Telangana government is bringing good news for farmers and students with two major announcements aimed at providing financial support and educational opportunities. 'Bharosa' Funds for Farmers Under the Rythu Bharosa and Atmiya Bharosa schemes, the state government will deposit funds into beneficiaries' accounts starting from midnight today. Farmers cultivating crops will receive Rs. 6,000 per acre, while Rs.…

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Telangana’s Interest Payment Crosses ₹19,500 Crore, Exceeding Budget Estimates

Hyderabad.26.01.2025: Telangana's financial burden from loan repayments has significantly increased, with interest payments reaching ₹19,556.61 crore by the end of December 2024. This figure has already surpassed the budget estimate of ₹17,729 crore for the entire fiscal year. The State is spending around ₹2,000 crore every month on interest payments. With three months remaining in the financial year, Telangana is…

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Telangana Republic Day Celebrations: Governor Unfurls National Flag

Secunderabad, January 26, 2025: Republic Day was celebrated across Telangana with enthusiasm. Governor Jishnu Dev Verma unfurled the national flag at the Secunderabad Parade Grounds and received a salute from the police. The event was attended by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, ministers, MLAs, and senior officials. In his speech, the Governor highlighted the state government's efforts to support farmers, empower…

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Gang Selling Fake Notes Arrested by KUC Police

Warangal.25.01.2025: In a major breakthrough, the KUC police have arrested eight members of a gang involved in selling fake notes. The gang was promising people four times the amount of one lakh rupees to lure them into their fraudulent activities. The police seized real cash worth Rs 38.84 lakh, fake notes worth Rs 21 lakh, white papers used for printing…

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