Article Today, Hyderabad: The Telangana government has taken strict action against private oil palm companies that failed to meet mandated cultivation and infrastructure targets. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Agriculture Department cancelled several company-allotted zones for poor performance. The decision aims to protect farmers and accelerate oil palm expansion in…
Article Today, Siddipet:The Oilfed palm oil factory at Narmetta in Siddipet district is facing serious allegations even before its official launch. Although officials have decided to begin trial operations from Friday and aim for a formal inauguration later this month, doubts persist over the plant’s long-term viability. Officials are reportedly struggling with unresolved operational concerns…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Despite repeated appeals to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, serious allegations of corruption continue to surface against senior officials of Telangana State Co-operative Oilseeds Growers’ Federation Ltd (Oilfed). Farmers and local leaders claim that large-scale financial irregularities are being carried out in collusion with private firms and contractors, while the officials involved enjoy…
Article Today, Aswaraopeta: Allegations of large-scale irregularities have rocked oil palm plantations in Telangana. Farmers in Asannagudem village claim that genetically defective plants have been supplied to them over the years, causing significant financial losses. During a recent inspection by scientists from the Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) and representatives of the Oil…
Article Today, Vemsoor: A deep-rooted corruption scandal has surfaced in Telangana’s oil palm plantations. During field inspections, several irregularities are coming to light. Farmers accuse officials of exploiting their innocence and pushing substandard saplings. Initial findings from scientists indicate large-scale genetic defects in the plants. The scandal is now drawing national attention. Half the Saplings…
Uncertainty looms over oil palm crop protection Article Today, Hyderabad: Oil palm farmers in Telangana are facing serious hardships. Despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s efforts to promote oil palm cultivation, the support systems for farmers remain weak. While officials urge cultivation on lakhs of acres, they have failed to ensure necessary protection measures. Farmers question…
Article Today, Hyderabad:A confidential report compiled during the tenure of former Telangana Oilfed Managing Director Ashok Reddy has brought to light large-scale irregularities within the corporation. The IAS officer, who served for only a few months, had initiated a detailed inquiry into previous administrative and financial decisions. His report focused particularly on the tenure of…
IIOPR Team Unearths Widespread Irregularities in Oil Palm Plantations Article Today, Aswaraopeta:A central inspection team from the Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) has detected large-scale irregularities in oil palm plantations across Aswaraopeta and Mulakalapalli mandals. Over a three-day visit, the team braved continuous rain to conduct detailed field inspections. They examined nearly 3,000…
Cleanup Drive Gathers Pace in Telangana Oilfed Article Today, HyderabadThe Telangana State Co-operative Oilseeds Growers Federation (Oilfed) is witnessing a major administrative shake-up. The ongoing clean-up was triggered by successive reports published by Sahanam Vande https://sahanamvande.com/?p=4916 and Article Today – https://articletoday.in/tirumaleshreddy-controls-oilfed/ which exposed irregularities within the corporation. These reports brought attention to various alleged scams,…
Central Team Begins Three-Day Oil Palm Field Inspection in Ashwaraopet Article Today, Hyderabad: A team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) has launched a three-day visit to Ashwaraopet, begins Tuesday, to investigate alleged irregularities in Oil Palm sapling distribution. As per the instructions from Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan,…
Article Today, Siddipeta: The Telangana government is accelerating its efforts to expand oil palm cultivation and processing infrastructure across the state. As part of this initiative, a team of state ministers reviewed the ongoing works of the oil palm factory at Narmetta in Siddipet district on Friday. High-Level Visit and Field InspectionMinisters Tummala Nageswara Rao,…
Oil Fed Officials Held Responsible for Faulty Oil Palm Saplings Article Today, Hyderabad:Farmers have raised serious concerns over the distribution of substandard oil palm saplings that have severely affected their livelihoods. They squarely blamed Oil Fed officials for knowingly distributing genetically defective plants. The issue came under formal investigation by the National Commission for Scheduled…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Surender, former MD of Oil Fed and now OSD to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, is accused of misleading the Oil Fed Board. Allegedly, he presented unrealistic targets for oil palm cultivation and production, which the Board approved without verifying. Manager Srikanth Reddy is also said to have supported these false projections….
Massive Corruption Alleged in Telangana OilFed Article Today, Hyderabad:Allegations of large-scale corruption are shaking the Telangana Oil Federation. Employees within the organization claim that some senior officials are misusing their powers for personal gain. They accuse these officials of turning the federation into their private profit centre. Reports suggest that corruption is widespread in palm…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The role of General Manager (GM) Sudhakar Reddy in Telangana Oil Federation (Oilfed) has been significantly reduced. His administrative powers were curtailed, and he was abruptly transferred to the Narmetta palm oil factory in Siddipet district. This transfer, to a post that officially does not exist, has drawn sharp criticism. Employees argue that…
Shankaraiah Appointed as Oilfed MD Article Today, Hyderabad In a significant development, the state government has removed Yasmin Basha from the post of Managing Director (MD) of Oilfed amid mounting allegations of corruption and administrative failures. Shankaraiah has been appointed as the new full-time MD, with the Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao initiating steps towards…
He Takes Serious Note of Corruption Reports Article Today, Hyderabad Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has taken a serious stand on the alleged irregularities in the Oilfed organization. Recently, a series of reports in Sahanam Vande and Article Today digital newspapers highlighted corruption within Oilfed. Responding quickly, the minister conducted a surprise inspection at…
Article Today, Hyderabad: A major corruption controversy now centers on Telangana Oilfed, with accusations that several key officials looted crores of rupees through various fraudulent practices. Palm oil farmers are raising their voices, stating that the organization is being systematically destroyed. The Ashwaraopet Zone Oil Palm Growers Society has formally complained to the Central Government….
Article Today, Hyderabad: Speculation is high in government circles that Surender, currently serving as OSD to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, is making serious moves to return as the Managing Director of Telangana State Oilfed. Surender earlier held the MD position at Oilfed for over three years before moving to his current post. With the…
Article today, Hyderabad: Oilfed, one of the most important state-run corporations under the agriculture department, is reportedly under the tight control of just two officers — Tirumaleshwar Reddy and Jonna Satyanarayana. While Reddy handles four major sections— Finance, Consumer Marketing, Bulk Marketing, and OPS — Satyanarayana oversees HR and Plants & Projects. Employees allege that…
Farmers Demand CBI Probe in Oil Fed Scam Article Today, Hyderabad: Farmers’ Plea for CBI ProbeThe farmers claim that despite repeated complaints to the state agriculture department, no action has been taken against the officials involved in the alleged scam. They believe that a CBI investigation is the only way to bring the culprits to…
