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Govt, Sigachi to pay ₹1 cr compensation to blast victims: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said his government will engage with the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd to ensure that a compensation of Rs 1 crore is paid to the kin of those who died in the explosion at the pharma plant in Pashamylaram. Reddy, who visited the blast site, said the toll from the explosion rose to 36. The CM also said those who are seriously injured will receive Rs 10 lakh, while those who are injured but can resume work after some recovery will be provided Rs 5 lakh. The state government will talk to the company management that Rs 1 crore each compensation will be paid to the deceased families. I have issued orders that from both the government side and company side Rs 1 Crore compensation will be paid, the CM said. Also, the state government will pay Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured to meet any immediate and emergency expenses. According to information provided by the officials, most of the deceas

T'gana govt slams Sigachi industries management's absence post deadly blast

The Telangana government on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd for its absence following a factory blast that claimed 35 lives in this district. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accompanied by Ministers Sridhar Babu, Damodara Raja Narasimha, G Vivek and P Rsinivasa Reddy visited the factory blast site and reviewed the situation with senior officials. The CM sought a comprehensive report on the incident, including details of past similar occurrences and preventive measures taken. The fatal blast and fire accident at a plant belonging to Sigachi on Monday left 35 dead and an almost equal number injured. Replying to the Chief Minister's query, a company official said the Founder and Executive Chairman of Sigachi was here on Monday. Reddy also pressed the company for an action plan regarding the compensation to the victims. Major accident has taken place. He (senior management) has to come. He has to visit the deceased person's families. You can no

Telangana factory blast toll rises to 36; CM announces ₹1 cr for each kin

The toll in the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has rose to 34, a senior police official said on Tuesday. "Several bodies have been found under the debris while removing it. As many as 31 bodies have been extricated from the debris while three died in hospital while undergoing treatment. The last leg of the rescue operation is still going on," district Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj told PTI. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would visit the accident site Tuesday morning, Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha said. The fatal accident on Monday is suspected to have been caused by a chemical reaction. Sigachi Industries Limited is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering advancements in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Intermediates, Excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and Operations and Management (O&M) services, according to the company's website.

'Difficult to pretend all is well': T Raja Singh quits BJP over state post

T Raja Singh said that at a time when the BJP stands at the threshold of forming its first government in Telangana, such a choice raises serious doubts about the direction the party is heading

Dhoni trademarks 'Captain Cool', Telangana factory blast, SAARC replacement talks & more

At least 12 people were killed and several injured in a massive reactor blast at the Sigachi Chemical Industry unit in Telangana’s Pashamylaram on Monday.

Sigachi Industries stock tanks 14% after deadly explosion at Telangana unit

Sigachi Industries stock is down nearly 32 per cent from its 52-week high of ₹69.89 touched on August 1, 2024

Pashamylaram reactor blast: 10 dead, several injured in Telangana fire

At least 10 dead, several feared trapped after reactor blast sparks massive fire at Sigachi Chemical unit in Telangana's Pashamylaram; rescue ops underway

Telangana's growing debt raises questions over fiscal sustainability

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency

Telangana CM pays tribute to PV Narasimha Rao on 104th birth anniversary

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and other leaders paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the portrait of Narasimha Rao, who hailed from Telangana, an official release said. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers visited 'PV Gyan Bhoomi', Narasimha Rao's memorial here, and paid tributes to the departed leader. Laxman, former BJP MLC N Ramchander Rao, Telangana BJP spokesperson and Narasimha Rao's grandson N V Subhash also offered tributes to the former Prime Minister. Accusing the Congress of "failing" to honour Narasimha Rao, Laxman said it was the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that recognised the former PM's stellar contributions by conferring Bharat Ratna award on him. Hailing Narasimha Rao as the architect of economic reforms in the country, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao said the former Prime Minister

TS SSC 10th Supply results 2025 released today at bse.telangana.gov.in

TS SSC Supplementary results 2025 have been announced today at bse.telangana.gov.in. Students can check their results using their login details

Woman drives car on railway tracks in Telangana, disrupts train services

Videos of the incident show a white SUV driven along railway tracks as railway staff, police, and locals try to stop it. The woman driver was taken into custody and is undergoing medical evaluation

TG POLYCET 2025 counselling begins at tgpolycet.nic.in; Details here

TS POLYCET 2025 Phase 1 counselling starts today. Eligible candidates can complete the registration process by June 28 at tgpolycet.nic.in for admission to polytechnic courses in Telangana

T'gana to protect state interests against Andhra's river-linking proj: Min

Telangana government on Monday said it would take all measures to safeguard the state's interests against the Godavari-Banakacharla river-linking project proposed by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Briefing reporters late on Monday after a state cabinet meeting, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that Telangana government is not ready to forego "even a drop of water" from its share of Godavari river water and that it would take measures in accordance with law to protect the state's interests. Contending that the river-linking project is against the interests of Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil in Delhi and conveyed the state government's objections. Srinivas Reddy said the cabinet has decided to submit all details to the judicial commission, which is probing the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project built during the previous BRS government, as per the panel's request to do so befo

T'gana CM to meet Union Jal Shakti Minister, discuss river-linking project

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will meet Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil in Delhi on Thursday to convey the state's objections to the proposed Polavaram (Godavari)-Banakacharla river linking project by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The CM, who left for Delhi on Thursday morning, is also expected to meet AICC leaders and other dignitaries in the national capital, official sources said. The Polavaram-Banakacharla link project is aimed at diverting surplus Godavari water to the drought-hit regions of Andhra Pradesh, a move Telangana argues is detrimental to its water rights. Reddy, accompanied by state Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, held a meeting on Wednesday with MPs from all parties to gather views on finalising the state's strategy to oppose the project. Later, speaking to reporters, Revanth Reddy said his government is in the first stage of employing the traditional approach of 'saam, daan, bhed, dand' (conciliation, concession, division and force) to ...

TS Inter Supplementary results 2025 declared for 1st, 2nd year students

TSBIE has released TS Inter Supplementary Results 2025 for 1st and 2nd year. Check the marks memo at tgbie.cgg.gov.in and results.cgg.gov.in using the login details

BRS leader K T Rama Rao appears before Telangana ACB in Formula E race case

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Monday appeared before the Telangana government's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) as part of its ongoing inquiry in the Formula E race case. Speaking to reporters at the BRS headquarters here prior to his appearance, Rama Rao called the investigation against him "political harassment" and accused the Congress government of trying to divert public attention from its "failure" to fulfill the election promises. "May be, they will arrest me. But, one thing is sure. We had gone to jail earlier for the sake of Telangana (statehood). We are ready to go to jail again over a decision taken to promote Hyderabad's brand image. Ready to go to jail even 100 times. But, we will not spare the Congress government (on its poll promises)," he said. He added that truth will triumph in the end. The BRS Working President, who was the Municipal Administration Minister during the previous BRS regime, was questioned by the ACB in January this year in connection with the

FIR filed against BRS working chief KTR for alleged inflammatory speech

In the complaint on Thursday, Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor alleged that KT Rama Rao's speech was derogatory and defamatory towards Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Thai wedding, 19 plots, 4 flats: Telangana engineer arrested in graft case

Raids by Anti-Corruption Bureau reveal Telangana irrigation engineer's lavish lifestyle: luxury villa, hotel stakes, crores in cash, gold, and land linked to alleged corruption

TS TET June 2025 hall tickets to be out today at tgtet.aptonline.in

TG TET June 2025 hall tickets are likely to be released today, June 11, 2025, at tgtet.aptonline.in. Candidates would be able to access their hall tickets using their login details

Telangana govt bags ₹2,150 cr investment in biotech, tech, fintech sectors

The investment is expected to promote innovation and growth, further positioning Telangana as a global hub for emerging industries