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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    BRS goes for expert advice on Kaleshwaram barrages, KTR demands lifting of water by March

    BRS goes for expert advice on Kaleshwaram barrages, KTR demands lifting of water by March

    29 Feb 2024 9:59 PM IST

    Bharat Rashtra Samithi has invited individual experts in the field of dam safety for a visit to the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

    Govt issues directions on clearing pending Dharani applications during special drive from March 1 to 9

    Govt issues directions on clearing pending Dharani applications during special drive from March 1 to 9

    29 Feb 2024 4:40 PM IST

    Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) Navin Mittal on Thursday issued detailed guidelines to district collectors for clearing pending ‘Dharani’ applications.

    Radisson drugs case: Film Director Krish absconding, police issue notices under 160 CrPC

    Radisson drugs case: Film Director Krish absconding, police issue notices under 160 CrPC

    29 Feb 2024 12:15 PM IST

    Police who are on the lookout for director Krish, booked him under CrPC 160 and informed the same of the court.

    Google celebrates Leap Day 2024 with Doodle on February 29

    Google celebrates Leap Day 2024 with Doodle on February 29

    29 Feb 2024 8:39 AM IST

    The shortest month of February gets an extra day today. Every four years, we get an extra day in February to keep our calendars in alignment with the earth and sun, and we celebrate the extra day as...

    Jenda meeting: Pawan Kalyan goes ballistic on Jagan, while Chandrababu Naidu keeps attack low-key

    Jenda meeting: Pawan Kalyan goes ballistic on Jagan, while Chandrababu Naidu keeps attack low-key

    28 Feb 2024 10:32 PM IST

    Sounding the poll bugle for the ensuing elections in Andhra Pradesh at the ‘Telugu Jana Vijayaketana Jenda Sabha’ TDP president Nara Chandrababu Naidu soft-pedalled attack on YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

    Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to address first TDP-JSP public meeting ‘Jenda’ in Tadepalligudem

    Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to address first TDP-JSP public meeting ‘Jenda’ in Tadepalligudem

    28 Feb 2024 4:20 PM IST

    Named ‘Jenda’ the public meeting was meant to give direction to the cadre of both the parties, particularly after the announcement of the seat sharing between the political outfits.

    Single-screen theatre owners in Telangana seek revenue sharing on par with multiplexes

    Single-screen theatre owners in Telangana seek revenue sharing on par with multiplexes

    29 Feb 2024 2:35 PM IST

    The representatives of the MultiplexeTelangana Exhibitors and Contractors Association met the producers association at Film Chambers and sought revenue sharing on a par with the multiplexes.

    “I’ve done my part. Now it’s you to work for YSRCP winning 175 Assembly seats,” YS Jagan tells cadres

    “I’ve done my part. Now it’s you to work for YSRCP winning 175 Assembly seats,” YS Jagan tells cadres

    27 Feb 2024 7:14 PM IST

    Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called upon the cadre to win 175 out of 175 Assembly seats in the ensuing elections.

    CAG highlighted Rs 52,000-Cr corruption of Congress in Jalayagnam, Rs 900 Cr in Kalwakurthy: KTR

    CAG highlighted Rs 52,000-Cr corruption of Congress in Jalayagnam, Rs 900 Cr in Kalwakurthy: KTR

    27 Feb 2024 4:00 PM IST

    Recalling the CAG report on ‘Jala Yagnam’ and the Rs 900-crore corruption in the execution of the Kalwakurthy project, he said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was indulging in doublespeak.

    BRS to organise ‘Chalo Medigadda’ on March 1 to counter propaganda of Congress on Kaleshwaram

    BRS to organise ‘Chalo Medigadda’ on March 1 to counter propaganda of Congress on Kaleshwaram

    27 Feb 2024 1:37 PM IST

    KT Rama Rao announced that the party would organise ‘Chalo Medigadda’ on March 1, 2024, in which 150 BRS leaders, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and former ministers would participate.

    Fruit Research Station at Sangareddy forecasts bumper mango yield this year, ‘Mango Mela’ in May

    Fruit Research Station at Sangareddy forecasts bumper mango yield this year, ‘Mango Mela’ in May

    27 Feb 2024 12:13 PM IST

    FRS, the repository of over 470 varieties of mangoes developed by the Nizams, hopes for a bumper yield this time. The early setting of summer and the hot environment reduced pest infestation and also...

    KTR’s #GiftASmile: Cochlear implants to pen sets for examinations, gestures bring big smiles

    KTR’s #GiftASmile: Cochlear implants to pen sets for examinations, gestures bring big smiles

    26 Feb 2024 6:44 PM IST

    KTR encouraged the party cadre and his supporters not to waste money on gifts such as bouquets and garlands on his birthdays and urged them to spend on things that would bring cheer to the faces of...