The Cabinet Rank Sparks Row grew stronger after details about the benefits became public. A few advisors receive cabinet-rank status. This status gives them higher salaries, better facilities, and minister-level protocol.

Currently, the Telangana government has around 11 advisors across several departments. However, only K. Keshava Rao and P. Sudarshan Reddy hold cabinet rank. Because of this status, they receive salaries and privileges equal to state ministers.

Other advisors say the system creates unfair differences. They believe the government should offer equal recognition and benefits for similar responsibilities.

Political observers have also raised questions about the rising number of advisors. They say too many advisory posts could affect administrative balance in the government.

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Officials said the Massive Transfers in Revenue Department aim to strengthen governance and ensure smooth administration in the revenue system. The orders reassigned several officers to new districts and positions with immediate effect.

Among the key postings, B. Harisingh was appointed as Additional Collector (Revenue) of Suryapet, while D. Rajyalakshmi took charge as Additional Collector (Revenue) of Peddapalli. R. D. Madhuri from Sangareddy was transferred as Special Collector of I&CAD in Nalgonda.

The government also appointed B. Geetha as DRO of Nizamabad, S. Padmavathi as DRO of Bhadradri Kothagudem, and B. Sravanti as DRO of Adilabad. Several RDO-level officers also received new postings in different divisions.

The government directed all transferred officials to join their new posts immediately and report their joining details to the authorities.

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The state government appointed Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka as the “Minister-in-Waiting” for the President. This decision came after Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao issued formal orders on Friday. Seethakka will coordinate government arrangements and ensure smooth execution throughout the President’s schedule. She will also guide departments that support the visit.

During the winter sojourn, President Murmu will stay at the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad from December 17 to 21. The special stay will include official meetings and cultural interactions. Several national and state officials will join these engagements. The Rashtrapati Nilayam staff prepared the premises with upgraded facilities.

Meanwhile, the police department designed a detailed security plan. They added strong traffic restrictions to ensure safe movement. They also deployed additional teams near event venues and key road stretches. The administration expects heavy public presence and is preparing crowd-management measures. Overall, the visit is set to become a major state-level event.

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The bench reviewed the earlier submissions and sought clarity from all sides. It asked IAS Amrapali to file her counter before the next hearing. The court stated that her response will help in assessing the legal issues. The stay order brought the allocation dispute back into focus.

The judges then postponed the next hearing by six weeks. They said the court needs time to examine the records and arguments. The delay also gives Amrapali space to prepare her reply. The case has once again gained attention across administrative circles.

Legal experts say the matter could take several more hearings. They note that allocation issues often involve procedural complexities. The Telangana High Court stressed that all parties must follow the legal process. The case will now continue after six weeks with updated submissions.

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After examining all papers, Panchayat Raj officials forwarded the district-wise reservation details to the State Election Commission. Additionally, Chief Secretary Rama Krishna Rao sent another copy of the gazette for official records. These steps ensured that the SEC received all necessary documents for the election process. As a result, the commission completed the groundwork required to announce the election schedule.

The SEC is now ready to declare the Panchayat Election Schedule. Media sources indicated that the announcement will be made on Monday evening. The commission planned a press meet at 6.15 PM at the State Election Commission office located in AC Guards, Hyderabad. Officials expect the schedule to outline nomination dates, polling phases, and counting guidelines.

The election process gained momentum after the completion of reservation allotments. With documents finalized and submitted, the SEC aims to move ahead without delay. Therefore, political groups and local leaders are preparing for an active campaign phase. The announcement is likely to set the tone for village-level political activity across the state.

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Preparations for polling stations will also be reviewed in detail. Officials will check the availability of basic facilities and technical readiness. The Commission aims to ensure smooth election management in all districts. Clear instructions are expected to be issued during the meeting.

Security arrangements will be assessed with district police officials. Central forces may be deployed based on requirements. The team will also examine the implementation of the election code. Monitoring systems for poll expenditure will be strengthened.

Training plans for handling EVMs will be finalized. All district collectors, SPs, and Panchayat Raj officials will join through video conference. The election schedule may be announced soon. A major update from the SEC is expected after this meeting.

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He strongly condemned the incident and said the culprits would be caught and punished under the law. The Deputy CM warned that Telangana has no place for violent or hateful politics.

Vikramarka directed Khammam police officials to act immediately and ensure peace and order in the area. He instructed the clues team, sniffer dogs, and cyber unit to use advanced technology to trace and arrest the killers without delay.

The Deputy CM offered his heartfelt condolences to Samineni Rama Rao’s family. He assured full support and promised to stand by them during this difficult time.

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Bhatti said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the cabinet had alerted departments 48 hours before the cyclone, which helped save lives and protect property.

He instructed collectors and officials to continue relief work for another 24 hours as per the cyclone manual. The storm hit Krishna, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts, causing heavy damage in northern Telangana.

Officials covered cotton with tarpaulins and moved it to warehouses to prevent spoilage. Bhatti praised the power department teams for their quick action and round-the-clock work to restore electricity.

He reported that the cyclone damaged 11 sub-stations. Teams have already restored seven, and repairs on the rest will finish soon. Out of 101 33KV lines, 96 are now functional, and crews are repairing the remaining ones.

The Deputy CM said 237 11KV lines were affected, but 227 are back in service. He added that crews repaired 49 of 171 damaged transformers and 304 of 638 electric poles.

Bhatti promised to restore the rest within hours to stabilize power supply across cyclone-affected regions.

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Officials said the government had set up nearly 350 centres to ensure smooth buying operations. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) will purchase cotton directly from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

To prevent delays, district collectors have instructed local market officials to monitor the process closely. Farmers have been urged to bring clean, dry cotton to get the best price.

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the government will ensure timely payments. “Our goal is to protect farmers from private traders who exploit them,” he stated. He added that quality testing machines have been installed at all centres.

Many farmers in Adilabad, Karimnagar, and Warangal expressed satisfaction over the prompt start of procurement. “We are happy that the government acted quickly this year,” said farmer Ramesh Goud from Warangal.

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As per the approved order, 31 DPOs and 68 DLPOs will continue using the rented vehicles. The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department has sanctioned ₹3.96 crore to cover the rental costs.

Minister Sitakka signed the approval file, underscoring the department’s commitment to ensuring smooth mobility and operational efficiency for field officers engaged in rural governance and development programs across the state.

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