Hyderabad

HMWSSB is preparing to expand its sewerage network for 27 ULBs proposed to merge into GHMC. Estimated Rs 500–800 crore needed for infrastructure, with sewerage cess and free water supply up to 20 KL planned for residents post-merger.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Quthbullapur on Wednesday to lead a protest against what the party calls a major attempt by the Congress government to divert industrial land for private use under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy

Dr G Padmaja Reddy, renowned Kuchipudi dancer, will launch her book ‘Kakatiyam Telangana Natyam’ at Rabindra Bharathi on December 4. After a decade of research on Warangal temple sculptures and texts, she will present her findings with disciples demonstrating the dance form

TCEI conducted a 5-day residential event management training for 180 rural women from 32 Telangana districts at NITHM, Gachibowli. Sponsored by SERP, the programme covered decoration, catering, photography, sound & light, make-up, and grooming to empower participants professionally

TGPCB marked National Anti Pollution Day by organising an auto campaign and an environmental quiz for school children in Hyderabad. Posters on pollution and waste management were displayed across key routes, while students learnt about pollution control measures and eco-friendly practices

Aahwahan Foundation, in partnership with BDO Rise, launched the ‘Happiness Kit Programme’ to support underprivileged children. Over 1,000 students in Hyderabad will receive educational kits, part of a nationwide initiative to provide study materials and school essentials to 10,000 children

Telangana’s free hearse service is struggling due to vehicle shortages, poor funding and harsh working conditions for drivers. With limited fleet availability at Gandhi Hospital and OGH, many poor families rely on costly private transport. Officials say urgent reforms and expansion are needed

AIC T-Hub Foundation has launched Cohort 2 of its 16-week Lab2Market programme with 19 research-led startups working in Mobility, SaaS, HealthTech, Sustainability and other sectors. The cohort will get support with pilots, compliance, certifications and market access.

GRP and RPF officers arrested 21-year-old Shaik Waheed at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 2 lakh. A repeat offender, he sourced ganja from Maharashtra. Police are now tracing his suppliers and network.

Tilak Varma says he loves ODI and Test cricket and learns a lot from Rohit and Virat, especially about intensity and fitness. He credits Gautam Gambhir for pushing him in practice and hopes to prove himself in the South Africa series. Dale Steyn expects top batters to shine

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of using the new Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy to sell nearly 10,000 acres of government land at low prices. They said the policy violates legal norms and benefits private players through hidden deals while damaging industry and agriculture

The Telangana Government Doctors Association has opposed the State government’s reported move to appoint an IAS officer as Vice-Chancellor of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, insisting that the post be given to a senior medical professional to protect academic standards and institutional autonomy

Osmania University reached the semifinals of the Khelo India Championships with a strong 3–0 win over Pune University. Sreemanya Reddy and Chevika Reddy won their singles matches easily, and OU also claimed the doubles match to complete the sweep

The BRS on Monday criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s “Vijayotsava Sabha” in Mahabubnagar, calling it an “utter flop” due to low turnout. Party leaders accused the CM of ignoring governance, delaying key projects and misrepresenting the BRS government’s contribution

A 70-year-old man, Soudaiah, was found murdered at his Siddanthi residence under RGIA Police Station limits on Monday night. Police suspect he was attacked by unidentified persons and are analysing CCTV footage to identify the culprits. The motive remains unclear.

A 24-year-old woman in Medak district allegedly strangled her two-year-old son and died by suicide at Khajapur village. Police said she had been depressed following her husband’s suspicious death months ago. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy warned that Pawan Kalyan’s films would not be screened in Telangana unless he apologised for claiming the State had cast an “evil eye” on Konaseema’s development. The Minister said such remarks hurt Telangana’s sentiments.

A Ranga Reddy district court sentenced Mohammad Hussain to life imprisonment for murdering his wife in Moinabad in 2023. Hussain, who was intoxicated, killed her after she refused to give him money for liquor. He was arrested the next day and charge-sheeted.

A Hyderabad court sentenced four people to life imprisonment for murdering Anjaneyulu in 2021 after suspecting him of causing a family member’s death

A man allegedly murdered his wife and died by suicide at Bardipur village in Medak district on Tuesday. Police identified the couple as Srisailam and Manjula and said the motive was unclear. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

The BRS has launched a Statewide agitation against the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, alleging a ₹5 lakh crore land scam. K.T. Rama Rao formed eight committees to inspect industrial areas and expose discrepancies in land regularisation.

Fifteen students of an SC hostel in Jogulamba Gadwal district were hospitalised after allegedly finding worms in the upma served for breakfast. Some students reportedly fell unconscious. All were shifted to the Government Hospital, where doctors said their condition is stable.

A 59-year-old migrant worker from Andhra Pradesh died in Mancherial after a tractor trolley collapsed on him due to hydraulic pump failure while he was loading mango tree trunks. The body was sent for post-mortem, and police have registered a case.

Two people died in separate road accidents in Hyderabad on Monday night. A woman was fatally hit by a speeding motorcycle near Peddashapur Tanda, while a food-delivery executive died after a truck rammed his bike in Kompally. Police are investigating both cases.