The association suggested that all charges, except Retail Excise Tax and TCS, be included in the issue price of liquor.
Hyderabad: The Telangana Wine Dealers Association has urged the government to make changes in the upcoming excise policy to ease business for liquor shop owners.
In a letter to the prohibition and excise minister, the association suggested that all charges, except Retail Excise Tax and TCS, be included in the issue price of liquor. This, they said, would simplify billing, help shop owners file income tax returns properly and avoid audit complications.
They also requested that A-4 retail licences be allowed full transfer, as with bar licences, instead of requiring new entrants to join as partners, proposing a one-time transfer fee. On shop locations, the association asked for exemption within GHMC limits from the hospital distance rule, arguing it was practical for schools and temples but not hospitals.
They sought an increase in permit room size from 100 sq. m to 200 sq. m to ease crowding and align the excise year with the financial year (April–March). The association suggested extending the current licences till March 2026 for smoother tax compliance.
Finally, they asked for the Retail Excise Tax limit to be raised from 10 times to 14 times the licence fee and for the `5 lakh annual retail excise tax to be merged with the composite licence fee. The dealers said the changes would simplify taxation, reduce difficulties and not affect government revenue.
Man killed in Nalgonda
Nalgonda: A 35-year-old man was killed on Wednesday night after being hit on the head with a rock by unidentified assailants in Nalgonda. The victim was identified as Chinthakindi Ramesh, a native of Vaddepally in Nampally mandal, residing in BTS Colony, Nalgonda. Locals found his body near Annapurna Canteen in front of Komatireddy Pratheek Reddy Junior College on Devarakonda Road.
Police said Ramesh had recently visited his native place to oversee the construction of an Indiramma house sanctioned to him. His wife and two children live there. He was believed to have consumed liquor with friends before the incident. The CLUES team collected clues from the spot.
Cabinet clears Sec’bad–Wadi rail lines
Hyderabad: Union minister G. Kishan Reddy thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Union Cabinet approved the third and fourth railway lines between Secunderabad and Wadi at a cost of `5,012 crore.
The project is part of four multi-tracking railway projects worth `12,328 crore covering 565 km across five states, approved on Wednesday.
Kishan Reddy said the projects will boost connectivity, ease freight movement and accelerate development. They will improve the transport of coal, cement, clinker, fly ash, steel, containers, fertilisers, farm equipment and petroleum products. Around 25.1 million man-days of employment are expected to be created during construction.
He said the projects, developed under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, would reduce congestion, enhance efficiency and support sustainable, low-emission transport, helping India meet its climate goals.
TOSS announces SSC, Inter exam timetable
Hyderabad: The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) has announced the timetable for SSC and Intermediate theory and practical exams. Theory exams will be held from September 22 to 28 in two sessions daily — 9 am to 12 noon and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Practicals are scheduled from October 6 to 13.
Exams on September 22 will begin with languages: Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Marathi for SSC, and Telugu, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic for Intermediate. These will be followed by English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
The schedule concludes on September 28 with vocational courses. SSC vocational papers will be held from 9 am to 11 am, except PSTT, which will continue till 12 noon. Intermediate vocational theory exams will also be held that day.
Study changing rainfall patterns in TG: MP
Hyderabad: Malkajgiri BJP MP Etala Rajendar has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to commission a comprehensive study on changing rainfall patterns in Telangana. He said areas that once received only 2–3 cm of rain during the monsoon were now experiencing deluges of 30–40 cm in short spells, causing devastating floods.
Rajendar said thousands of acres of farmland had been submerged, destroying crops and leaving the farming community in crisis. He called for a detailed survey of the flood impact and urgent measures to support farmers.
He demanded immediate relief for those displaced from flood-hit areas and urged agencies such as HYDRAA to be fully deployed in rescue and rehabilitation. Rajendar also asked BJP leaders and workers to take part in relief operations and stand with flood-affected communities.
