Journalist, Sahara Samay (National) @SaharaSamayNews, @The_NewsDiary, Ex @otvnews, AAFT alumnus. I cover Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Tweets are personal.
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 .
Fire Accidents occurred with Fire Crackers during Diwali, due to Carelessness or poor quality Crackers.
Here is a CCTV footage.
Multiple Fire Incidents reported across Hyderabad on Sunday.
Pawan Kalyan has Divorced his third Wife
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor #PawanKalyan Konidala and his wife Anna Konidala (Anna Lezhneva) have announced their separation, ending their 13-year marriage.
The couple released a joint statement confirming they have parted ways with mutual understanding and respect.
They stated they remain good friends and devoted parents to their children, prioritizing the children's happiness and well-being.
They requested kindness, understanding, and respect for their privacy during the transition.
This marks Pawan Kalyan's third marriage after his previous marriages to Nandini (divorced 2008) and Renu Desai (divorced 2012).
The number of firecracker-related injuries in #Hyderabad has reached 67 till morning today.
So far 67 people, including children, who had sustained #EyeInjuries , while bursting #FireCrackers , during #Diwali Celebrations, came for treatment at state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital.
Another major Fire 🔥 Accident in #Kukatpally
Multiple Fire incidents [#FireAccident ] reported across #Hyderabad on Sunday kept Fire and Emergency Services on High Alert, suspects #firecrackers during #Diwali and electrical short circuits believed to have caused several blazes, including major fires in Secunderabad, Mailardevpally, Kukatpally.
A major fire broke out in Paparayudu Nagar, within the Kukatpally police station limits.
Reportedly Fire broke out at Haldiram's warehouse, GRB Ghee Storage, a plastic plate and paper cup manufacturing units, and a scrap warehouse.
Reportedly fire broke out at a paper tea cup and plate manufacturing unit, and the flames quickly spread to GRB Ghee storage unit and Haldiram's warehouse.
Police suspect the fire may have been caused by firecrackers or short circuit.
As the fire spread rapidly, several nearby units also caught fire.
Several vehicles were completely gutted in the fire.
Fire Engines, HYDRAA, and police have reached the spot and are trying to control the blaze with 5 fire engines.
Rescue operation is underway, one person injured, shifted to hospital.
Another Fire Accident in #Hyderabad , 4th #FireAccident on #Diwali
Massive #Fire 🔥 broke out at a scrap warehouse in #Jeedimetla village, in #Petbasheerabad Police Station limits.
Firefighters reached the spot and are trying to bring the blaze under control using two fire engines.
It is suspected that the fire accident was caused by the bursting of Diwali firecrackers.
Local residents are in a state of panic as the incident took place amidst a residential area.
#Hyderabad :
Another #FireAccident in #Mailardevpally limits, during #Diwali Celebration.
#Fire 🔥 breaks out at an event equipment warehouse at Udamgadda.
Reportedly the fire broke out after a part of the firecracker spark flew into the godown, during Diwali celebrations.
Firefighters, Police reached the spot and with locals trying to douse the flames.
This is third fire accident reported today, first at Sitaphalmandi, two incidents in Mailardevpally.
#Hyderabad - #FireAccident
A major #fire 🔥 broke out at a #firecracker 🎆 shop in #Sitaphalmandi , #Secunderabad , reportedly after a stray #firework rocket flew into the store during #Diwali celebrations today.
Huge flames spreading rapidly and engulfing the entire premises within a short time.
Locals panicked after hearing the loud sounds and witnessing the massive flames rising from the shop.
A fire engine reached the spot and doused the flames.
No injures reported.
The fire gutted the shop.
CM Vijay, Trisha, KTR, Jagan, Adani in one Frame.
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), along with his wife Shailima, Tamilnadu CM Vijay and actor Trisha, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani... attended the wedding ceremony of YS Anil’s daughter in Chennai.
It was a great relief to rescue all the SDRF and Fire department personnel who got trapped in the heavy currents in Sathupally area of Khammam district yesterday evening. Initially 5 fishermen were noticed to have got stranded. 6 SDRF personnel in one boat and 5 Fire personnel with a guide went to rescue them. But the heavy water currents led to capsize of their boats and thereafter it was tense to locate 12 of them in the night.
Throughout the night Collector Diwakar and SP Rohit Raju supervised the operation of first rescuing the fishermen with the help of NDRF/ SDRF and then search for the missing SDRF and Fire men. Luckily all them were wearing life jackets and know how to swim. During the night, 6 of the 12 were located and rescued .At first light, the rescue operation was started and the missing 6 were located by 6:45 am. They had spent the night hanging onto the trees downstream and experienced lot of anxiety and stress. It was very tense for all of us monitoring from Hyderabad and trying to arrange night vision drones and helicopter etc. All’s well and we all are greatly relieved to get them back safely. Great work by SP- Collector and their teams and NDRF/ SDRF and all involved 💐💐
- Telangana DGP @CVAnandIPS
10 SDRF Personnel Rescued after Boats Capsize in #Bethupalli Lake, officials traced the last Missing personnel's location.
Ten of the 11 State Disaster Response Force (#SDRF ) personnel who were stranded after a rescue boat capsized in the overflowing #BethupalliCheruvu [Lake] in #Sathupalli mandal of #Khammam district were brought safely to the shore, while search efforts continued for the remaining member.
The incident occurred when an SDRF team entered the tank to rescue fishermen stranded in floodwaters. Strong currents caused by the overflowing surplus weir swept away the rescue boat, leaving 11 personnel caught in the water.
The missing personnel were initially traced to a nearby location.
Officials managed to establish telephone contact with five of them, while the district administration coordinated efforts to bring the entire team to safety.
Revenue, Housing and Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy monitored the rescue operation throughout the night. He was in regular contact with District Collector Divakara T S and other senior officials, seeking updates on the whereabouts of the personnel and the progress of rescue efforts.
The minister informed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy about the incident soon after it occurred. Following the Chief Minister's instructions, the district collector, Superintendent of Police, Khammam Police Commissioner and officials from the Revenue and Police departments coordinated with rescue teams to intensify the operation.
After 10 personnel were brought ashore, the minister congratulated the officials and rescue teams involved in the operation.
Remaining missing SDRF personnel has been traced, the minister has directed the authorities to bring him safely to the shore as well.
Officials had traced the last missing personnel's location, according to the minister's statement.
Ponguleti, who was in Hyderabad, left for Khammam and reached Narayanapuram in Kallur mandal. He was expected to proceed to Bethupalli tank shortly to inspect the rescue operation in person.
The minister stressed that the operation would continue until the last personnel was safely brought to shore.
Rescue Mission Turned Perilous on Wednesday in #Khammam district when two #Boats Carrying around 10 rescue personnel- including #SDRF and Fire Services went Missing [#BoatCapsized ] in overflowing #Bethupally Lake in #Sathupalli mandal in Telangana.
Ten personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire Services went missing after two rescue boats capsized while they were attempting to rescue 5 fishermen stranded in the overflowing Betupally Cheruvu (Lake) in Sathupalli mandal of Khammam district on Wednesday.
SDRF personnel launched a search operation in another boats to trace the missing personnel. NDRF teams were also summoned from Bhadrachalam to intensify the rescue efforts and retrieve those stranded in the lake.
Initially 5 fishermen were noticed to have got stranded.
6 SDRF personnel in one boat and 5 Fire personnel with a guide went to rescue them. But the heavy water currents led to capsize of their boats.
Rescue Mission Turned Perilous on Wednesday in #Khammam district when two #Boats Carrying around 10 rescue personnel- including #SDRF and Fire Services went Missing [#BoatCapsized ] in overflowing #Bethupally Lake in #Sathupalli mandal in Telangana.
Ten personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire Services went missing after two rescue boats capsized while they were attempting to rescue 5 fishermen stranded in the overflowing Betupally Cheruvu (Lake) in Sathupalli mandal of Khammam district on Wednesday.
SDRF personnel launched a search operation in another boats to trace the missing personnel. NDRF teams were also summoned from Bhadrachalam to intensify the rescue efforts and retrieve those stranded in the lake.
Telangana Revenue, Housing and I&PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy inspected the overflowing #Bethupalli Cheruvu (Lake), in #Sathepalli mandal of #Khammam district and congratulated the #SDRF personnel, rescue teams involved in the operation.
#BethupalliCheruvu
10 SDRF Personnel Rescued after Boats Capsize in #Bethupalli Lake, officials traced the last Missing personnel's location.
Ten of the 11 State Disaster Response Force (#SDRF ) personnel who were stranded after a rescue boat capsized in the overflowing #BethupalliCheruvu [Lake] in #Sathupalli mandal of #Khammam district were brought safely to the shore, while search efforts continued for the remaining member.
The incident occurred when an SDRF team entered the tank to rescue fishermen stranded in floodwaters. Strong currents caused by the overflowing surplus weir swept away the rescue boat, leaving 11 personnel caught in the water.
The missing personnel were initially traced to a nearby location.
Officials managed to establish telephone contact with five of them, while the district administration coordinated efforts to bring the entire team to safety.
Revenue, Housing and Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy monitored the rescue operation throughout the night. He was in regular contact with District Collector Divakara T S and other senior officials, seeking updates on the whereabouts of the personnel and the progress of rescue efforts.
The minister informed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy about the incident soon after it occurred. Following the Chief Minister's instructions, the district collector, Superintendent of Police, Khammam Police Commissioner and officials from the Revenue and Police departments coordinated with rescue teams to intensify the operation.
After 10 personnel were brought ashore, the minister congratulated the officials and rescue teams involved in the operation.
Remaining missing SDRF personnel has been traced, the minister has directed the authorities to bring him safely to the shore as well.
Officials had traced the last missing personnel's location, according to the minister's statement.
Ponguleti, who was in Hyderabad, left for Khammam and reached Narayanapuram in Kallur mandal. He was expected to proceed to Bethupalli tank shortly to inspect the rescue operation in person.
The minister stressed that the operation would continue until the last personnel was safely brought to shore.
#Eluru Police Rescued 22 Persons Trapped in Floodwaters at Routhugudem due to #CycloneMurasu
👉 Jeelugumilli Inspector, SI and their staff safely rescue 22 persons near an under-construction National Highway bridge.
👉 In view of the heavy rainfall caused by the impact of the Murasu cyclone and changing weather conditions, water levels in streams and rivers have been rising due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, creating dangerous situations in several locations.
👉 In this context, 22 persons who were stranded in floodwaters near the under-construction National Highway bridge at Routhugudem village in Jeelugumilli Mandal were safely rescued by the police.
👉 Eluru District police have been undertaking rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas. As part of these efforts, Jeelugumilli Circle Inspector Sri Yadagiri and Sub-Inspector Sri Kranthi Kumar, along with their police personnel, promptly responded to the situation at Routhugudem and safely rescued all 22 stranded persons.
👉 Despite the challenging conditions caused by heavy rainfall and strong flood currents, the police personnel responded promptly and carried out the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of those stranded.
👉 On this occasion, police officials advised the public to remain alert and follow necessary precautions during heavy rainfall. People were cautioned not to cross streams, canals or rivers when water levels are high and not to venture onto roads or bridges submerged in floodwaters. They were also advised to stay away from vulnerable areas and strictly follow the instructions issued by the authorities.
Future City Police Busted a #Counterfeit currency printing [#FakeCurrency ] racket near #Hyderabad and arrested 4 persons, seizing fake Rs 500 notes worth ₹6.78 crore. The suspects allegedly operated a printing unit at Kuntloor and impersonated police personnel to threaten and cheat people.
The Future City Police on Tuesday have busted a counterfeit currency printing racket and arrested four persons. The police seized fake Rs 500 denomination notes with a face value of Rs 6.78 crore along with printers, a laptop, currency-cutting machines and other equipment used for printing and preparing fake currency notes.
The arrested persons were identified as Madupoju Karnakar, Chinnolla Manikya Reddy, Cherukupelly Rathnakar Reddy and Karanam Ajay Kumar.
Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi said Abdullapurmet Police, along with the Shadnagar Special Operations Team (SOT), intercepted a car near Ramoji Film City on NH-65 on Sunday and arrested the suspects.
The suspects were allegedly operating a currency printing unit from a rented house at Kuntloor on the city outskirts.
"The suspects allegedly impersonated police personnel by using fake identity cards, walkie-talkies and a dummy pistol. They reportedly used these articles to threaten and cheat people," said Dr Tarun Joshi.
The police are investigating the source of the printing equipment, circulation network of the counterfeit notes and the possible involvement of other persons in the racket.
Future City Police Busted a #Counterfeit currency printing [#FakeCurrency ] racket near #Hyderabad and arrested 4 persons, seizing fake Rs 500 notes worth ₹6.78 crore. The suspects allegedly operated a printing unit at Kuntloor and impersonated police personnel to threaten and cheat people.
The Future City Police on Tuesday have busted a counterfeit currency printing racket and arrested four persons. The police seized fake Rs 500 denomination notes with a face value of Rs 6.78 crore along with printers, a laptop, currency-cutting machines and other equipment used for printing and preparing fake currency notes.
The arrested persons were identified as Madupoju Karnakar, Chinnolla Manikya Reddy, Cherukupelly Rathnakar Reddy and Karanam Ajay Kumar.
Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi said Abdullapurmet Police, along with the Shadnagar Special Operations Team (SOT), intercepted a car near Ramoji Film City on NH-65 on Sunday and arrested the suspects.
The suspects were allegedly operating a currency printing unit from a rented house at Kuntloor on the city outskirts.
"The suspects allegedly impersonated police personnel by using fake identity cards, walkie-talkies and a dummy pistol. They reportedly used these articles to threaten and cheat people," said Dr Tarun Joshi.
The police are investigating the source of the printing equipment, circulation network of the counterfeit notes and the possible involvement of other persons in the racket.
Case of Disproportionate Assets Registered against Addl. Director, #MEPMA by #ACB , Telangana, 12 Open Plots in #Hyderabad , Suryapet, Nalgonda, 2 Flats, 1 Building, 1 House, 1 Commercial Shop, Gold Ornaments,.. all Worth ₹4.75 crore ( Market Value is much higher)
A case of Disproportionate Assets to the known sources of income was registered by Anti-corruption Bureau, Ranga Reddy Range against Yadagiri Rao Nalaguntla, Addl. Director, MEPMA (Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas) as he has acquired assets by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service.
ACB searches were conducted on 03.11.2026 at 10 places including his house, office, bank lockers and other places belonging to his relatives, associates, and benamidars.
During the searches, several documents relating to immovable properties were found:
🔹1. 12 open plots situated at various locations in Hyderabad City and Suryapet, Nalgonda District, valued at Rs. 58,63,000/-.
🔹2. Two residential flats situated at Uppal, Hyderabad City, valued at Rs. 31,36,000/-.
🔹3. One residential building (G+3 floors with a penthouse) situated at Uppal, valued at approximately Rs. 2,00,00,000/-.
🔹4. One RCC-roofed house situated in Suryapet District, valued at Rs. 4,75,000/-.
🔹5. One commercial shop situated at Uppal, valued at Rs. 1,06,000/-.
The market value of the above properties is expected to be much higher than the official value.
Furthermore,
🔹6. Gold ornaments weighing approximately 1,792.2 grams and valued at Rs. 33,82,000/- & Silver ornaments weighing approximately 3 Kgs valued at Rs. 1,80,000/-.
🔹7. Vehicles viz., Two four-wheelers (Toyota Fortuner & Car) valued at Rs. 73,00,000/-; 3 two-wheelers valued at Rs. 2,80,000/-.
🔹8. Household articles valued at Rs. 29,08,000/-.
🔹9. Electronic gadgets valued at Rs. 7,01,171/-.
🔹10. Bank balances in various accounts amounting to Rs. 32,30,000/-.
Further verification regarding additional assets is underway. The case is under investigation.
The grand total assets of the AO are estimated at 4,75,61,171/-
(Rupees Four Crore Seventy-Five Lakh Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred and Seventy-One Only.)
Therefore, the AO will be produced before the Hon’ble Prl. Special Judge for SPE & ACB cases at Hyderabad for judicial remand. The case is under investigation.