Hyderabad

A sudden surge in panic bookings of LPG cylinders in Hyderabad has extended delivery timelines from one day to nearly three. The Greater Hyderabad Gas Distributors Association (GHGDA) clarified that the backlog is due to artificial demand, not an actual shortage.

Panic buying triggered a surge in LPG bookings across Telangana, disrupting distribution systems and delaying cylinder deliveries, distributors said. Authorities assured there is no supply shortage, while the state government scheduled a review meeting with oil companies to address operational issues

Four died and several others were injured when a bus fell on road side near Indalvai on NH-44

Thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the building as the fire spread through the furniture stocked inside

India will take on Italy in the semifinal of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after finishing top of Pool B. With strong form and a better head-to-head record, the hosts aim to continue their run and reach the final

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to examine the issue of regularisation of temporary and contract employees, observing that thousands of similar cases were pending and that clear policy guidelines could help resolve disputes and reduce the burden on courts

The HCA initiative aims to nurture emerging district-level talent and strengthen grassroots cricket development in Telangana

The Telangana High Court suggested setting up a specialised tribunal to handle disputes relating to illegal constructions, building permissions and demolition proceedings, noting that numerous such cases were pending before the court and could be resolved more efficiently through a dedicated forum

The Telangana High Court reserved judgment on petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project, with petitioners arguing that procedural violations and denial of natural justice vitiated the inquiry

Charminar Police arrested two persons involved in an illegal extortion racket targeting pushcart vendors in the Old City. The suspects allegedly collected daily mamool from vendors and threatened them with knives if they refused to pay

Medicover Hospitals launched a 550-bedded healthcare facility in Hyderabad’s Financial District, inaugurated by Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy. The hospital features advanced medical technology, including a cardiac scan system that can complete heart scans in just five seconds

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged doctors working in private hospitals and those abroad to serve in government hospitals for at least a month every year. He said the initiative would strengthen public healthcare and build confidence among people

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BRS leaders met State Election Commission officials and urged strict implementation of Telangana High Court directions for conducting Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elections in Ibrahimpatnam and Kyathanpalli municipalities, seeking free and fair polls and alleging attempts to influence the outcome

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place near Ashok Nagar and Indira Park X Road from March 13 due to dismantling and reconstruction of the Hussain Sagar Surplus Nala Bridge. Motorists have been advised to plan travel and use alternate routes.

The CPI(M) State unit demanded that the Congress government clear Rs 7,500 crore in pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. The party also extended support to the “Fees Poru Deeksha” protest, stating many students were forced to discontinue their education

Hyderabad Task Force and local police arrested four drug peddlers, including two interstate transporters, and seized 3.2 kg of marijuana. Police also confiscated a passenger auto, a two-wheeler and mobile phones. Three separate cases have been registered.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board warned citizens not to dump waste into manholes after finding blankets, clothes and plastic items blocking sewage lines in Madhapur and nearby areas. Officials said such practices are causing repeated sewage overflow problems.

The SSC Public Examinations in Telangana will begin on Saturday with 5,28,239 students appearing across 2,676 centres. Authorities have allowed five minutes of grace time for entry and deployed 144 flying squads to monitor the smooth conduct of exams

Women and Transgenders Organizations Joint Action Committee expressed support for women living along the Musi river banks affected by the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The group criticised exemption from Social Impact Assessment and urged the government to hear concerns of affected communities.

A local court sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually harassing a minor girl in a case reported at Chandrayangutta in 2019.

A local court sentenced Lalu Prasad Yadav to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for the murder of E Praveen near Miyapur Bus Stop in February 2023. The killing followed a drunken quarrel over Rs 2,000.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of weakening TGSRTC to pave the way for privatisation. He demanded release of Rs 2,804 crore dues under the Mahalakshmi scheme and promised to raise RTC employees’ issues in the Assembly

The West Asia crisis has renewed focus on India’s dependence on imported LPG. Former CSIR chief Raghunath Mashelkar urged the Union government to adopt Dimethyl Ether (DME), with Hyderabad’s IICT developing technology to produce the fuel from industrial carbon emissions