Hyderabad

The Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections across government schools, hostels, mid-day meal centres, and private food outlets in Hyderabad, uncovering serious hygiene violations. Several facilities lacked food licences, used synthetic colours, and stored food in non-food-grade containers.

A controversy has erupted in Hyderabad over the use of the ‘Dr.’ prefix by physiotherapists, following a directive from the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) that was swiftly withdrawn after backlash. Physiotherapists argue that their professional council permits the prefix, while MBBS doctors contest the claim.

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Wednesday, with Hayathnagar recording 103.8 mm of rainfall. Several eastern areas were inundated, causing traffic congestion and disruption to normal life. Other parts, including Vanasthalipuram, Bandlaguda and L B Nagar, also recorded moderate rainfall

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, inspected flyovers in Hyderabad and reviewed safety measures. He also visited the HGCL office, where officials explained ORR traffic management systems. He stressed that road safety must remain a priority

The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) will host the first Traffic Summit 2025 on September 18–19 at Jal Vihar, Hyderabad. The event will focus on safe cities, sustainable transport, road safety and public participation, with open registration for citizens

A cab driver, Usman Ali, allegedly fled with Rs 25 lakh cash from a City Union Bank team in Balanagar. He tricked the staff after pretending car trouble and escaped with the cash box. Police have launched a search

The Task Force (East) arrested a man in Hyderabad for possessing and attempting to sell blackbuck horns. The suspect, a mason from Shaheen Nagar, had earlier powdered and sold portions claiming medicinal value. A case was booked under the Wildlife Protection Act

The GRP and RPF arrested two persons at Secunderabad railway station and seized 16.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.4 lakh. The suspects were transporting the consignment from Vizianagaram to Delhi. A key supplier remains absconding

BRSV president Gellu Srinivas Yadav and student leaders staged protests across Telangana demanding re-conduct of the Group-1 Main exam, job calendar and fresh notifications. Police arrested several protesters, drawing criticism from BRS leaders who demanded resignations, judicial probe and cancellation of controversial orders.

A man identified as Krishna died of electrocution while working at an under-construction site in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad on Monday. He collapsed after coming in contact with a live wire and was declared dead at hospital. Police have registered a case.

The BRS is preparing a series of legal petitions against the Congress government after the Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against party activists. The verdict, seen as a safeguard for political dissent, is expected to nullify most pending cases

Hyderabad-based breast cancer surgeon Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti has been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the only surgeon globally to hold both FRCS (by examination) and Honorary FRCS from the same college.

A five-year-old girl fell into an open manhole in Hyderabad’s Old City. Though rescued quickly by her mother, the incident sparked outrage. GHMC blamed Hydraa, which has launched an inquiry and appealed for citizen cooperation

Hyderabad is witnessing a surge in viral fevers and dengue-like infections, with over 3,000 outpatients reported daily at Fever Hospital, OGH, and Gandhi Hospital. Doctors say most cases involve children with mild to high fever, cough, and body pain.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to roll out smart cards for bus passes, starting with students and later extending to women under the Mahalakshmi scheme. The move aims to simplify renewals, enable digital recharges, and streamline daily travel.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has achieved Level 4 Accreditation in the ACI World Airport Customer Experience programme, the highest global recognition for passenger service. The award reflects GHIAL’s strong customer-first culture, innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable improvements in travel experience.

Osmania University and other Telangana universities will introduce facial recognition-based attendance this academic year, ending the decades-old “food and bed” culture. Students must secure 75% attendance for tuition fee reimbursement and exams, with the new system also covering affiliated colleges and staff.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded a special Telangana Assembly session to address the Group-1 recruitment scandal, accusing the Congress government of selling posts. He called for a fresh exam, a judicial probe, and strict punishment for culprits.

A 50-year-old woman was brutally murdered at her Kukatpally apartment in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police suspect two domestic workers who allegedly tied up and stabbed the victim before fleeing with cash and gold. Special teams have been deployed to trace them.

Jubilee Hills police booked film producer Shaik Basha and his wife for allegedly cheating an NRI family by refusing to vacate a leased property. Basha claimed a 99-year lease despite the original 2013 agreement requiring him to vacate in 2023.

Mohammed Zaid, a student from Old Malakpet studying at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, sustained critical injuries after being hit by a car. Admitted to St. Vincent’s Medical Centre, he remains on a ventilator. His family seeks government support and emergency visas.

Formed in 2015 with 15 members, the Khammam Two Wheelers Mechanics Association now has 270 members and has spent ₹11 lakh on welfare. It offers financial aid for education, health, marriages, and emergencies, and plans to build a permanent office.

Food safety teams in Telangana found multiple violations during inspections at schools, hostels, mid-day meal kitchens, and eateries. Violations included lack of food licenses, synthetic colour use, expired pulses, and unsafe containers. Samples of dal and tamarind were sent for testing.

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