Hyderabad

Water tanker bookings have surged across Hyderabad even before summer, especially in western areas and IT hubs, as groundwater levels fall. While HMWSSB ramps up supply, private operators are charging nearly double official rates to meet rising demand.

A major water leakage near KBR Junction disrupted traffic and affected water supply in parts of Banjara Hills. HMWSSB officials repaired a faulty valve, while observers raised safety concerns over repair conditions during peak evening hours on Monday

Hyderabad police arrested three members of an attention diversion gang for allegedly cheating a man of a gold ring at Warasiguda. The accused, natives of Madhya Pradesh, were traced to Pahadishareef and remanded after the recovery of five grams of gold

Major leakages in Manjeera Phase-2 water lines have disrupted supply to several parts of Hyderabad. HMWSSB said repair works will be taken up from February 11 to 12, during which some areas will face low pressure or no supply.

The BRS has lodged a complaint with the Telangana State Election Commission accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of violating the Model Code of Conduct by allegedly misusing a government programme for political campaigning during municipal elections

Contract and outsourcing employees under the National Health Mission staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding minimum wages and release of pending salaries since November. They sought implementation of GO Ms No. 60 and were assured that their issues would be resolved within a fortnight

A fire at Telangana’s Forensic Science Laboratory in Red Hills damaged the cyber forensic lab, conference hall, and library. Nampally police have launched an investigation, seeking expert opinions, while most data has been recovered and temporary operations continue.

The 111-year-old John Morris Fire Engine from Hyderabad won two major awards at the Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally 2026 in New Delhi. Maintained by SCR’s Lallaguda workshop, the vehicle was honoured for age and preservation.

Traffic police booked a youth and seized his scooter during a special drive in Banjara Hills after he was caught riding without a visible number plate. Police later found the plate hidden inside the vehicle and discovered 23 pending challans.

A 46-year-old man was robbed by three unidentified persons while drinking alone in a secluded area at Boduppal on Sunday night. The accused fled with his gold jewellery, mobile phone and wallet. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

A 10-year-old boy died after falling from a building while trying to retrieve a kite in Mailardevpally on Monday. The child reportedly slipped through roofing sheets of a shed and died on the spot, police said.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

Regular walking can significantly improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood vessel resistance and lowering blood pressure, experts say. Studies show benefits begin at just 2,700 steps a day, with optimal gains reached well below the often-cited 10,000-step target.

A man suspected to be ill and depressed jumped to death from the 16th floor of a building in Shaikpet. Police investigation is in progress

In Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area, a nine-year-old boy was critically injured after being electrocuted while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in transformer cables.

In Hyderabad, Chaderghat police arrested a man in Malakpet for tampering with his vehicle’s registration number plate to evade traffic challans. The altered plate led to 23 challans being wrongly issued to the rightful owner of the registration number.

V Shanmukha Srujan and Lakshmi Sri Nidhi won the boys and girls under-16 titles at the A2H Children’s chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event also saw winners in the under-10 category, with Shadab and Sheershika Chowdam finishing first

Hyderabad defeated Assam by eight wickets in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy under-23 cricket at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Goa beat Hyderabad in the BCCI women’s one-day event, while Chandigarh and OMC also recorded wins in their matches

V M Kavya has been named captain of Hyderabad for the BCCI Senior women’s one-day cricket championship in Ranchi. K Niteesha will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes players like Vanka Pooja, S Yashasri, Sandhya Gora and others

The Telangana government’s plan to relocate 39 offices from rented premises to government-owned buildings has hit a roadblock after criticism over shifting some offices to T-Hub. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancelled the relocation orders, leaving uncertainty over the exercise.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the fire at Telangana’s Forensic Science Laboratory was deliberate and aimed at destroying evidence in the Cash-for-Vote case. He demanded a judicial probe by a retired judge and sought the Centre’s intervention

HMWSSB patrolling staff caught a tractor driver dumping construction waste into the Gandipet reservoir in Hyderabad. The driver admitted the offence, and a criminal case has been registered. The Water Board urged public vigilance against water source pollution.

The NTA has opened applications for NEET UG 2026, scheduled on May 3. The online form is available until March 8. NEET scores are required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH, and Military Nursing Service BSc Nursing admissions.

Construction of three multi-level flyovers at key junctions in Hyderabad’s IT corridor is progressing quickly. The Rs 800-crore GHMC project aims to eliminate traffic signals and ease chronic congestion by May 2028.