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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    TTD sacks honorary chief priest ‘Pink Diamond’ Ramana Deekshithulu ending another bout of histrionics

    TTD sacks honorary chief priest ‘Pink Diamond’ Ramana Deekshithulu ending another bout of histrionics

    26 Feb 2024 5:34 PM IST

    The TTD governing council on Monday sacked AV Ramana Deekshitulu for his alleged unsavoury comments against the TTD, the Government, the Ahobilam Math, priests, and Jeeyars.

    Naidu exploited Kuppam branch canal as fund-raiser, manipulating estimates, says YS Jagan

    Naidu exploited Kuppam branch canal as fund-raiser, manipulating estimates, says YS Jagan

    26 Feb 2024 3:44 PM IST

    Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated the Kuppam branch canal and released Krishna water to over 4 lakh residents in Kuppam and Palamaneru constituencies on Monday.

    Rs 1 lakh cr for Gujarat in two days, zero for Telangana; BRS questions BJP on turmeric board

    Rs 1 lakh cr for Gujarat in two days, zero for Telangana; BRS questions BJP on turmeric board

    26 Feb 2024 2:00 PM IST

    The BRS pointed out that the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre did nothing to fulfill the guarantees given to Telangana during the bifurcation of the State and later during its decade-long rule at...

    Hari Ramajogaiah fumes at seats given to JSP; tells Pawan Kalyan to ask half term as CM, 50% cabinet posts

    Hari Ramajogaiah fumes at seats given to JSP; tells Pawan Kalyan to ask half term as CM, 50% cabinet posts

    25 Feb 2024 5:13 PM IST

    He has further demanded that the announcement of the JSP share in the Cabinet and Chief Ministership for half tenure must come from TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

    Telangana Govt shuts down RTI website, revives after BRS questions its intentions

    Telangana Govt shuts down RTI website, revives after BRS questions its intentions

    25 Feb 2024 4:07 PM IST

    Taking to X the BRS party handle said “Has the Congress government banned RTI in Telangana? The RTI website has been down for the past 15 days. Praja Palana is a Joke. Period.”

    Congress Govt in Telangana clueless on handling Medigadda glitch; Annaram water release blunder, says L&T

    Congress Govt in Telangana clueless on handling Medigadda glitch; Annaram water release blunder, says L&T

    25 Feb 2024 6:25 PM IST

    Telangana Government released stored water from the Annaram to let the State Dam Safety Authority (SDSA) team visit the seepage of water but forgot to inform the L&T which was summoned to complete...

    Chaitanyapuri police face flak for favouring trespassers in land dispute case

    Chaitanyapuri police face flak for favouring trespassers in land dispute case

    24 Feb 2024 8:57 PM IST

    Chaitanyapuri police are facing criticism for their involvement in a civil land dispute in Phanigiri Colony. They were allegedly favouring trespassers who violated court orders in the case.

    Cyber crime cops nab two former techies in connection with job fraud

    Cyber crime cops nab two former techies in connection with job fraud

    24 Feb 2024 7:42 PM IST

    The complainant was contacted by the accused via a phone call and was promised a job in WNS Global service located in Mindspace, Hitech City

    PM to lay foundation for projects worth Rs 1,800 crore under South Central Railway

    PM to lay foundation for projects worth Rs 1,800 crore under South Central Railway

    24 Feb 2024 5:19 PM IST

    The ABSS policy formulated by the Ministry of Railways was aimed to modernise Railway stations, envisaging development continuously with a long-term vision.

    TDP-JSPs first list irks many, Anantapur cadre, missing seniors disappointed

    TDP-JSP's first list irks many, Anantapur cadre, missing seniors disappointed

    24 Feb 2024 5:06 PM IST

    TDP cadre in Kalyana Durgam openly defied the nomination of Amilineni Surender Babu by denying a ticket to Hanumantharaya Choudhary. Irate cadre tore down posters of Chandrababu Naidu at the party...

    Have you taken Covid-19 vaccine? Study cautions of clots, other health issues; take care

    Have you taken Covid-19 vaccine? Study cautions of clots, other health issues; take care

    24 Feb 2024 12:07 PM IST

    Since the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, more than 13.5 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide.

    CM serious over power outages, warns electricity staff against foul play

    CM serious over power outages, warns electricity staff against foul play

    22 Feb 2024 8:19 PM IST

    Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned that strict action will be initiated against the responsible officials and staff if power outages are reported in the state.