Journalist, Sahara Samay (National) @SaharaSamayNews, @The_NewsDiary, Ex @otvnews, AAFT alumnus. I cover Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Tweets are personal.

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The future of over 1,000 families of senior #Journalists in #Hyderabad Hangs in the Dark, due to #JNJMACHS Management Committee! Nearly 80 Journalists lost their lives. Somebody trying to Snatch the #Lands (#JournalistsLands) of over 1000 Journalists, through Conspiracy?? Seeks support from Telangana Chief Minister @revanth_anumula The dream of nearly 1,000 Senior Journalists (#JNJHS) families in Hyderabad to build their own Houses does not appear to be coming true, even after nearly 20 years, due to the GO (IAS, MLAs, Journalists in the same GO) by then Govt, failing to Provide Support by the next Government, present Judiciary System and Deliberately making wrong decisions by the "Jawaharlal Nehru Journalists Mutually Aided Co-Op. Housing Society" (JNJMACHS) Management for their own benefit. Nearly 18 years ago, the Journalists invested their hard-earned savings into land with the aim of building their own homes, but now find themselves out on roads. Nearly 80 journalists have already lost their lives, while their families continue to cling to the false hope that they will eventually get the land. Maximum Journalists retired, still in hope to construct their own house. In the year 2006 when I was looking for land to construct my own house, around 170 sq yards of land in Petbasheerabad area, (then outskirts of Hyderabad) was priced at ₹3.5-4 lakh (market value), now it's ₹2 crore. Subsequently, then YSR government issued a government order (GO), announcing the allocation of land to journalists at government-fixed rates. They earmarked land in the areas of Petbasheerabad and Nizampet, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad. In 2008, 1,100 journalists each deposited ₹200,000 into our Jawaharlal Nehru Journalists Housing Society account in 2008, the JNJMACHS Society paid ₹12.33 crore to Govt. Instead of directly buy the land, we paid to Govt, under the belief that we would acquire land—worth ₹3,50,000 for just ₹200,000 at the government rate and develop a Journalists Colony. The then Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy had issued the same GO for allotment of lands to journalists as well as MLAs and IAS officers, which created problems for Journalists. Someone went to court against this GO. Instead of approaching the government on behalf of Journalists, the managing committee went to High Court and Supreme Court on behalf of MLAs and IAS officers. Dont know why, our Society Management committee trying hard since 18 years, to not to get the lands to Journalists. Without informing the members or without conducting a General Body meeting, the Managing Committee took several wrong decisions, causing us to be unable to construct our own houses. We Hope Telangana Govt will support us to get our land, which we bought 18-years ago. Whenever an election takes place, they contest like politicians, host Liquor Parties, spend huge money for voters to secure the position of Directors, clearly their intentions are dubious. The Managing committee deliberately kept members in the dark regarding the actual location of the land allotted to the journalists. However, in 2017–18, the journalists managed to locate their land in Nizampet. A few years later, they also locate the land situated in Pet Basheerabad. A significant portion of these lands had already been encroached upon; only the management committee can explain why they remained oblivious to this fact. Subsequently, the encroachers in Nizampet were evicted, but a major portion of land in Pet Basheerabad remains under encroachment. Now the Management Committee forcing us to leave the land, but went can't. The Management Committee trying hard since 18 years, to not to get the lands to Journalists, for their own interest. Those who have huge property, own houses, maintaining Lavish life, they can do this, they are very few. CM Revanth garu, you support the Farmers, the Women, the Poor,.. please give support these Journalists.
Long wait since 2006 comes to an end!! As promised before election, the Chief Minister #RevanthReddy hands over 38 acre land at Pet Basheerabad, #Hyderabad to Jawaharlal Nehru Journalists Mutually Aided Cooperative Housing Society (#JNJHS) here on Sunday (Sept 8). The land was allotted to the 1100 #Journalists during the tenure of Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh and was finally handed over to the society after 18 years. "Journalists play the role of doctors in dealing with the ills plaguing society and the people’s (Congress) government is moving forward in implementing the welfare and developmental programmes seeking suggestions from the journalist community as well as the general public", said CM Revanth Reddy. On behalf of JNJHS members Director Vamshi Srinivas thanks to CM @revanth_anumula and Minister @mpponguleti .
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Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in #Hyderabad, large numbers of Cockroaches gathered at Dharna Chowk, Seeks Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation Sonam Wangchuk [#SonamWangchuk] participates in #CockroachJanataParty (CJP)'s protest in Hyderabad, on Sunday. Protestors gathered in large numbers at Dharna Chowk to voice their frustration against the NDA government at the Centre. CJP demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak and irregularities related to the CBSE’s on-screen marking system.
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Biker injured after a Tin Shed falls from penthouse on him in Hyderabad, caught in CCTV. The incident occurred near Gate No.3 of Paramount Colony in #Tolichowki, #Hyderabad, on Saturday. A biker passing by was injured when a tin shed on a building's penthouse suddenly fell on him. The injured man has been identified as Idris. The incident occurred while he was passing through the area on his motorcycle. Locals immediately rushed to the spot, removed the tin shed, rescued Idris, and took him to a nearby hospital. According to locals, the nails of the tin shed had become loose due to recent rains and strong winds, causing it to collapse. Idris reportedly suffered minor injuries in the incident. Concerned by the incident, locals are urging authorities to take steps to ensure the safety of sheds and hoardings on buildings.
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Tremors were felt around 2:26 am today in Bhadradri Kothagudem. According to official data from National Center for Seismology (NCS), the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.8 on the Richter scale. #Earthquake #Telangana #BhadradriKothagudem
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A Cashier of a Medical store died, after two Masked Assailants fired 13 rounds (#Gunshots) on him, in broad daylight at Sector 11, in #Chandigarh, and subsequently managed to flee on bike, caught in #CCTV (⚠️ Sensitive Visuals) SSP Sumer Pratap Singh, IPS says: "This incident took place today at 2:30 pm. Two masked individuals arrived at the shop here. They launched a barrage of gunfire at the shop's employee, Janki Das, and subsequently managed to flee the scene. An accomplice was waiting outside on a motorcycle, and all three of them escaped together. The investigation is currently at a very preliminary stage. We are exploring every possibility. The shop owner hadn't received any threats before this... He (Janki Das) has passed away. A total of thirteen rounds were fired."
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More #CCTV footages of #Chandigarh #Firing : Two masked individuals enters the Sri Kumar medical store and launched a barrage of gunfire at the cashier Janki Das, and subsequently managed to flee the scene. Janki Das from Rohru, Himachal Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries of 13 gunshots.
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Six Arrested for alleged Shaadi Mubarak scheme fraud in #Hyderabad #Attapur police arrested 6 persons, including a special Revenue Inspector, for allegedly claiming benefits under the #ShaadiMubarak scheme using fake documents. The accused reportedly secured Rs. 21 lakh through fraudulent applications and shared the proceeds among themselves and accomplices.
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#HyderabadRains : All the four Commissionerates; #Hyderabad City, #Cyberabad, #Malkajgiri, #FutureCity, have been placed on High Alert to handle rain-related emergencies and ensure public safety, amid Heavy Rains forecast by IMD. The DGP CV Anand, the CP @SajjanarVC_IPS of @hydcitypolice, the CP Dr. M. Ramesh, IPS of @cyberabadpolice, the CP Sumati, IPS of @MalkajgiriCop, the CP Tarun Joshi, IPS of @CPFutureCity inspected waterlogging-prone areas. State DGP C.V. Anand visited Malkam Cheruvu lake. Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh and CMC Commissioner Srujana briefed the DGP on the various waterlogging points identified within Cyberabad, the factors leading to traffic disruptions during heavy rains, and the measures being implemented to mitigate these issues. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected waterlogging-prone areas and directed officials to prevent water stagnation while coordinating closely with civic and utility departments. Malkajgiri CP Sumati, IPS, along with MMC Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy IAS, visits rain-affected areas at Chikoti Garden in Begumpet and reviewed the measures being taken to resolve traffic disruptions from a close distance. CP Future City Tarun Joshi, IPS, conducted a ground-level review of waterlogging-prone locations amid ongoing rainfall.
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IMPORTANT: NO criminal case pending against Meenakshi Natarajan in Telangana matter clarifies a Hyderabad court, returns the private petition citing lack of jurisdiction. This happens exactly in the week where her election nomination was rejected by a returning officer because of this very case and SC refused to intervene and asked her to file an election petition in HC instead. So who will now ensure justice is done to her and institutional integrity maintained? @ECISVEEP @indSupremeCourt . ANYONE?? newindianexpress.com/amp/sto…
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Telangana DGP C.V. Anand visits #MalkamCheruvu in #Hyderabad , reviews the pre-Monsoon measures being undertaken, he directs Police officials to remain on High Alert, during Heavy Rains (#HyderabadRains) State Director General of Police (#DGP) C.V. Anand (@CVAnandIPS) visited Malkam Cheruvu lake on Saturday to review the pre-monsoon measures being undertaken within the Cyberabad Commissionerate limits, with a particular focus on waterlogging issues and traffic management during the rainy season. On the occasion, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh and CMC Commissioner Srujana briefed the DGP on the various waterlogging points identified within Cyberabad, the factors leading to traffic disruptions during heavy rains, and the measures being implemented to mitigate these issues. During his inspection of the areas surrounding Malkam Cheruvu, the DGP reviewed the steps being taken to prevent inconvenience to the public during the monsoon season. He also enquired about pending development works, as well as the progress of drainage and road-widening projects. Further, he offered several suggestions to officials on preventive measures to avoid future waterlogging and traffic-related problems. The DGP emphasized that public safety should be accorded the highest priority and directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure a swift response to any emergencies arising during the rainy season. The visit was attended by Sherilingampally Traffic ADCP Hanumantha Rao, ACP Chandrasekhar Reddy, Raidurgam Traffic SHO Pawan, along with officials from various departments and police personnel.
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#Hyderabad : EAGLE Force seized 200 kg of Dry Ganja, worth ₹1 crore and Arrested 5 Persons in #Khammam In a major breakthrough against Interstate Narcotic drug trafficking, the #EAGLE Force successfully busted a well-organized #Ganja (#Drugs) trafficking network and seized 200 kg of Dry Ganja worth Rs. 1 Crore, resulting in the arrest of 5 accused persons and the identification of the receiver and supplier, who are presently absconding. The surveillance teams closely monitored the movements of the accused, who travelled towards Andhra Pradesh/Odisha border areas and procured a large consignment of Ganja. After taking possession of the contraband, the accused started transporting it towards Telangana and Maharashtra. The EAGLE Force surveillance team, displaying exceptional patience, courage and professionalism, continued tracking the smugglers throughout the operation. When the vehicles entered the Khammam region, with the assistance of Konijerla Police of Khammam Commissionerate and EAGLE Force Khammam Unit, both vehicles were intercepted and checked, resulting in the seizure of 200 Kg of Ganja and the apprehension of the accused. The 5 arrested persons: •Amol Nanoba Gore (35), Coolie, resident of Latur District, Maharashtra. •Laxman Nagnath Kare (26), Farmer, resident of Latur District, Maharashtra. •Vasantha Jadhav (40), Labourer, resident of Kamareddy District, Telangana. •Shaik Ansar (32), Driver, resident of Kamareddy District, Telangana. •Shaik Rahmath (30), Driver, resident of Kamareddy District, Telangana.
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IAF An-32 Aircraft Crashes in Jorhat, Assam, 5 IAF personnel lost their lives. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh Flt Lt Shubham Kumar Sgt Jitendra Sharma Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat Agniveervayu Danish Alam IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief.
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Indian Air Force An-32 Aircraft Crashes in Jorhat, Assam 5 IAF personnel lost their lives: Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh Flt Lt Shubham Kumar Sgt Jitendra Sharma Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat Agniveervayu Danish Alam
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#Hyderabad : When a #Hyderabadi decided to teach a lesson to #TGSRTC driver! The EV bus number TG 10 T 1469 of route 195W, came on the wrong route and terrified the oncoming biker and car drivers. Citizens demands strict action against the driver, who has '0' Civic sense.
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Private Bus Catches Fire in Tirupati, Lucky Escape for Employees Private Bus travelling from Sri City [#SriCity] to Sullurupeta, Catches Fire [#BusFire] on National Highway near #Tada in #Tirupati district, #AndhraPradesh . Employees of private company returning to Sullurupeta in the bus, after completing their duties at Sri City. The driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and stopped the bus, evacuated all the employees from the bus. The bus was completely gutted in fire. A major accident was averted as the driver managed to get everyone out safely in time. Fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information and managed to douse the flames.
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#Hyderabad : Drugs Control Administration (DCA), #Telangana Uncovered an #illegal Label-Tampering Racket, in #Alwal, involving Pharmaceutical Excipients, with Fictitious Manufacturing Details used on the Products. 240 kg of a pharmaceutical excipient, worth ₹70.56 lakh were seized during operation. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the illegal sale of pharmaceutical excipients through label tampering and misrepresentation of manufacturing details, the Officers of the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, conducted a raid on 12th June, 2026, at the premises of DK Pharmaceuticals, located at Plot No. 124, H.No. 1-5-1095/1/1, 3rd Floor, Mangapuram Colony, Old Alwal, Alwal, Medchal–Malkajgiri District. During the raid, DCA officials detected 12 cardboard drums, each containing 20 kg (total 240 kg) of a pharmaceutical excipient Hydroxypropyl Betadex USP/NF. The said stock was found affixed with labels indicating Batch No. RHPB/2026/05/002, Manufacturing Date: 05/2026, and Expiry Date: 04/2029, and falsely stating the manufacturer’s name as DK Pharmaceuticals, with a purported manufacturing address at Plot No. 59/B, EPIP, Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district. Further inquiry revealed that Mr. Sateesh Babu Dhulapalli and Mr. Nagaswami Katragadda, partners of DK Pharmaceuticals, had illegally removed the original labels of the pharmaceutical excipient and affixed fabricated labels indicating a fictitious manufacturing unit, thereby engaging in unauthorized and illegal activities. The stocks were seized during the raid. The total worth of the seized pharmaceutical excipients is ₹70.56 lakhs.
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#HyderabadRains : Moderate Rains ⛈️ with Thunderstorms lashes out at several parts of #Hyderabad on Friday, at around 9.30 pm. Water logging at several places. Several #Trees 🌳 were uprooted in different places, #HYDRAA #DRF received complaints of 26 uprooted trees, out of which 21 were removed upto 11.30 pm. An uprooted tree was removed near Vengalarao Park on Banjara Hills Road No. 1 and power supply was restored to NIMS Hospital. Water logging on the roads at several parts of the city, including near Puranapul Graveyard, Uppal, Boduppal, Mehendi Function hall, Panjagutta Flyover, SR Nagar - Balkampet RUB... @HYDTP officers, along with @Comm_HYDRAA and #DRF teams, are on the ground at waterlogging locations, regulating traffic and assisting commuters to ensure a safe and hassle-free journey.
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MPDO and MPO were Caught Red-handed by ACB while taking #Bribe of ₹45,000 in #Mahabubabad, #ACB caught the MPDO's son, who was turned into Middleman for his mother. The Accused Officer Smt Penugonda Radhika, MPDO and K. Yakaiah, MPO, #Narsimhulapet mandal, Mahabubabad district and C. Nagaraju, son of MPDO were caught red-handed by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Warangal Range, when they demanded and accepted the Bribe amount of Rs.20,000 and Rs.25,000 respectively from the complainant, for doing an official favour, "to issue instructions to the Panchayath Secretary, Padamatigudem village to mortgage the 15.75% of complainant's land to the Gram Panchayath as security for carrying out the layout development". The accused officer (AO1) accepted the Bribe amount through her son Nagaraju (A3), who is working as her Personal Assistant and Driver, caught in the chamber of MPDO. Locals in Narsimhulapet reportedly burst crackers to celebrate after news of MPDO Radhika being caught in the ACB trap spread. The trio has been arrested and produced before the Special Judge for SPE & ACB cases, Warangal. Probe is on.
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The #EAGLE Force Busts #Mephedrone Manufacturing Unit in #Abdullapurmet , #Hyderabad , seized 750 gm Mephedrone [#Drugs] worth ₹50 lakhs and Chemicals & Equipments worth ₹50 lakhs, Arrested two Notorious Criminals with over a decade long Criminal history. The sleuths of Hyderabad Narcotics Police, EAGLE Force Telangana in coordination with Abdullapurmet Police of Malkajgiri Commissionerate and Clues team of L.B.Nagar zone apprehended Keesari Matsyagiri (38), Finance Business r/o Thirumalagiri, Suryapet district and Nimmala Naresh (38) r/o Mothkur, Bhongir Yadadri district under possession of 750 grams of Mephedrone drug worth ₹50 lakh at the office of Sri Sai HMDA Weigh Bridge near Shivaji Maharaj Statue, Bata Singaram Road, Abdullapurmet.
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A recent Comment by a Doctor has been in Public Media. The insensitive and disrespectful portrayal of Cadavers and Body Donors for Entertainment or Comedy, by Pranit More, #Sejal Pawar (MBBS Student).. Condemnable #SejalPawar has shared an Apology video, after facing Backlash.
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