2025

A heartbreaking tragedy struck near Chevella, Telangana, when a family lost their three young daughters in a horrific road accident involving an RTC bus and a lorry. The crash occurred on the Chevella–Manneguda highway, a route known for heavy traffic during the early morning hours. According to eyewitnesses, the family was traveling to attend a family ceremony when their vehicle collided with an oncoming RTC bus. The impact was so severe that the car was completely crushed. Despite immediate rescue efforts by locals and emergency services, the three daughters succumbed to their injuries on the spot, leaving their parents critically injured. Local authorities quickly arrived at the scene, shifting the injured to Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident — initial reports suggest overspeeding and driver fatigue may have played a role. This tragic incident has cast a shadow of grief over the entire Chevella region, with residents and local leaders offering condolences to the bereaved family. The community has also renewed calls for better road safety measures and stricter traffic enforcement along the busy Chevella route.

🌳 NGT Clears Revised Plan to Save Historic Banyans Near Chevella In a landmark environmental decision, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has approved a revised highway expansion plan that will preserve most of the centuries-old banyan trees along the Hyderabad–Manneguda stretch near Chevella. This region, known for its breathtaking avenue of sprawling banyan trees, faced the risk of mass felling due to the proposed road-widening of National Highway 163. Environmental groups, local residents, and activists under the “Save Chevella Banyans” movement raised their voices, urging the government to protect this natural heritage. Under the new plan, approximately 85% of the existing banyan trees — around 760 out of 900 — will be preserved, while only a limited number of trees will be relocated to make way for the road expansion. The NGT’s decision emphasizes eco-sensitive development, ensuring that progress does not come at the cost of environmental loss. Officials have confirmed that the revised road alignment will allow for the smooth flow of traffic while maintaining the integrity of the green canopy that makes this stretch so iconic. The project also includes protective measures such as tree guards, new plantations, and maintenance programs for the surviving trees. Environmentalists and nature lovers have welcomed the move, calling it a victory for sustainable development. The Chevella banyans are not just trees — they are living landmarks, offering shade, history, and biodiversity to the region for generations

A tragic road accident near Mirzaguda village in Chevella mandal claimed 19 lives and left several others injured when a gravel-laden tipper truck collided head-on with a Telangana State RTC bus on the Hyderabad–Bijapur highway early Monday morning. According to initial reports, the RTC bus was carrying nearly 70 passengers, almost double its seating capacity. The overloaded truck, coming from the opposite direction, reportedly lost control while overtaking on a narrow stretch of road and rammed into the bus with high impact. The collision was so severe that both vehicles were completely damaged, and the gravel from the truck spilled into the bus, trapping several passengers. Local authorities and rescue teams rushed to the spot, working for hours to recover the victims and assist the injured. Both drivers of the truck and bus died on the spot. Injured passengers were shifted to nearby hospitals in Chevella and Hyderabad for treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding, overloading, and poor road visibility as possible reasons for the mishap. Officials have announced an inquiry into the accident and are reviewing road safety measures on the stretch connecting Chevella to Hyderabad. This incident has sparked concern over unsafe highway conditions, irregular vehicle loading, and the lack of strict monitoring on long-route buses. Local residents and commuters have urged authorities to take immediate steps to prevent such accidents in the future.