JBS Umanadh 

JBS Umanadh is a Deputy Editor at NewTAP. He is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in print and electronic journalism, and corporate communications. He worked for Newstime, ETV, The Hindu, Sakshi TV, ICRISAT, Deccan Herald, Telangana Today, and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. He is passionate about writing on subjects such as irrigation, agriculture, and climate change. He is also an avid animal rights supporter.

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    Hyderabad: 30-day traffic diversions to facilitate repair works of Adikmet ROB from October 12, 2023

    Police impose traffic diversions on March 4 for appointment letter distribution programme at LB Stadium

    3 March 2024 7:07 PM IST

    The traffic restrictions will be in place on March 4, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Dwellers of Mudfort 2bhk dignity housing fume over non-inclusion in 200 units of free power

    Dwellers of Mudfort 2bhk dignity housing fume over non-inclusion in 200 units of free power

    3 March 2024 4:20 PM IST

    They applied for the 200-unit free power scheme under ‘Gruha Jyothi’ during ‘Praja Palana’ but received full electricity bills without deductions. They were also asked to pay the total amount by March...

    NDSA panel with ex-head of CWC to study Kaleshwaram barrages, report in 4 months

    NDSA panel with ex-head of CWC to study Kaleshwaram barrages, report in 4 months

    3 March 2024 2:59 PM IST

    The Union Government constituted the committee after the Government of Telangana requested the chairman of NDSA to arrange for a thorough inspection of Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages.

    Structurally stong: Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla barrages withstood heavy floods to Godavari in 2019,2022

    Structurally stong: Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla barrages withstood heavy floods to Godavari in 2019,2022

    3 March 2024 10:31 PM IST

    The Medigadda barrage which is a part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) withstood heavy floods twice after the project was dedicated to the nation.

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    Elevated corridors: Decade-long BRS effort fructified,says KTR

    2 March 2024 7:37 PM IST

    KTR described the approval of the elevated corridor on the Hyderabad-Nagpur National Highway and Hyderabad-Karimnagar Rajiv Rahadari by the Ministry of Defence as the victory of the BRS Government.

    Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

    TTD makes summer arrangements for devotees in Tirumala, cuts down break, Srivani, Rs 300 ticket darshans

    2 March 2024 4:03 PM IST

    To meet the summer demand the TTD started distribution of free ‘Anna Prasadam’ at the Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati.

    TSRTC wins 4 first, a 2nd best national awards for 2022-23: road safety, fuel efficiency, staff welfare, tech

    TSRTC wins 4 first, a 2nd best national awards for 2022-23: road safety, fuel efficiency, staff welfare, tech

    2 March 2024 4:08 PM IST

    The Association of State Road Transport Undertakings has selected the TSRTC for five National Bus Transport Excellence Awards. The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on March 15.

    Clueless Congress: CWC did say water availability at Tummadihatti inadequate paving way for Medigadda

    Clueless Congress: CWC did say water availability at Tummadihatti inadequate paving way for Medigadda

    2 March 2024 12:30 PM IST

    Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar had said that there was ‘adequate’ water available at Tummadihatti and the Central Water Commission (CWC) never reported inadequate water availability at Tummadihatti

    BRS ‘Chalo Medigadda’ unveils Kaleshwaram’s mega structure to Telangana, demands water to farms

    BRS ‘Chalo Medigadda’ unveils Kaleshwaram’s mega structure to Telangana, demands water to farms

    1 March 2024 10:37 PM IST

    BRS on Thursday succeeded in unveilng the extent of KLIP to the people of Telangana with the help the visit to Medigadda and Annaram barrages.

    KTR condemns third degree by police on BRS cadre for raising Jai Telangana slogans

    KTR condemns third degree by police on BRS cadre for raising Jai Telangana slogans

    1 March 2024 4:25 PM IST

    BRS working president KTR made a stop at Parakala on way to Medigadda and met party actvists who were allegedly tortured by the police for raising Jai Telangana slogans.

    KTR, Pocharam criticise Congress govt ignoring Medigadda without repairs: Watch live stream of press conference

    KTR, Pocharam criticise Congress govt ignoring Medigadda without repairs: Watch live stream of press...

    1 March 2024 12:26 PM IST

    KTR, Pocharam criticise Congress govt ignoring Medigadda barrage of Kaleshwaram project without repairs.

    KCR orders release of Vanakalam season’s Rythu Bandhu assistance from June 26

    KCR to review Lok Sabha constituencies, finalise the list of winning horses soon

    29 Feb 2024 10:01 PM IST

    K Chandrashekar Rao will embark on the Constituency level review meetings for the ensuing elections at Telangana Bhavan after the party leaders visit Medigadda and other barrages.