Top Telangana news developments for today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Telangana on February 5, 2022
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the world a 216-ft statue of Bhakti saint Ramanujacharya at Tridandi Chinna Jeer Swamy ashram on Hyderabad outskirts. The Panchaloha statue, weighing 1,800 kgs, was made in China and named `Statue of Equality’ to symbolise the preaching of equality by the eleventh century saint.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to participate in the opening of the golden jubilee celebration of International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics at Patancheru on Hyderabad outskirts. He will unveil the logo for the celebrations and inaugurate a Climate Change Research Facility on Plant Protection and Rapid Generation Advancement Facility on the campus.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker