Hyderabad

Telangana’s PRRD Department estimates Rs 374 crore to repair monsoon-damaged roads and culverts across 1,291 locations. Temporary repairs cost Rs 22.71 crore, permanent works Rs 352 crore. Minister D. Anasuya directed urgent restoration and relocation of residents in unsafe structures.

The Union Government has approved a seven-month extension for Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This unusual tenure extension, the second of its kind, has sparked debates in political circles.

The Telangana R&B Department estimates Rs 1,211 crore for road and bridge repairs after monsoon damage. Over 1,000 km of roads, 356 culverts and 206 structures were hit. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy directed urgent restoration and strict field monitoring.

Hyderabad City Police’s She Teams have deployed special measures to protect women and children during Ganesh festivities. Officers in plain clothes, backed by CCTV surveillance, will monitor pandals and immersion routes, with strict action against harassment or misconduct.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of inflating Telangana’s debt and spreading false claims about loan interest payments. The latest CAG report shows the State paid only Rs 9,355 crore in four months, contrary to government claims.

A man, around 50 years old, was found dead by suicide at Gymkhana Ground in Begumpet. Morning walkers discovered the body, and police are investigating to establish his identity.

Indane of Indian Oil Corporation marked its 60th anniversary with a free cancer screening camp in Secunderabad, benefiting over 100 women, employees, and workers through preventive breast and cervical cancer check-ups.

Indian archer T. Chikitha, fresh from winning India’s first-ever individual gold at the World Youth Archery Championship, received a grand welcome in Hyderabad, with Telangana Sports Minister vowing complete support

Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Mir Jaweed Ali retired from all formats, thanking HCA, teammates, and mentors. He played six Ranji matches, four Vijay Hazare Trophy games, and three T20s between 2020 and 2022.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins in Visakhapatnam with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas in the opener. Returning to the city after seven years, the tournament will also travel to Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, with playoffs venue yet to be finalised

Tanmay Agarwal’s 130 and Varun Goud’s unbeaten 100 helped Hyderabad secure an innings and 59-run win over Madhya Pradesh in the All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament in Chennai. Aryan Tiwari and Saksham Purohit scored fifties for MP

India defeated Bhutan 5-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with captain Julan dedicating her MVP award to her late father, Abhista shining before her parents, Shveta scoring her first goal, and goalkeeper Munni keeping four clean sheets

hirec International School clinched the boys title and Nasr Girls School won the girls crown at the Keystone Schools League Under-14 basketball championship. Shreyan Ambhati starred for Chirec, while Oakridge’s Sidhanth impressed with 29 points in the final

A 73-year-old Bowenpally resident was defrauded of Rs 33.4 lakh in a digital scam involving impersonation of police and government officials. Fraudsters sent fake documents, including Supreme Court notices, coercing repeated payments. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case

Eight live bullets were recovered from the checked-in baggage of a Punjab-based passenger at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. Authorities handed him over to the airport police, and further investigation is underway.

Members of the Telangana Sarpanches Sangham submitted a symbolic protest at Khairatabad Ganesh, urging the State government to release pending bills. Former sarpanches highlighted financial hardship after funding village development works with their own money

Telangana High Court directs the State government to submit comprehensive details of relief measures in flood-hit districts, citing over 30 cm rainfall affecting 40 lakh people. The PIL highlights deaths and hardships, with the matter scheduled for September 17

Telangana HC directs the government to regularise over 200 ICDS contract employees who served for decades. The court ruled it illegal to exploit their services and required extension of pension, retirement benefits, and recognition from the date of initial appointment

The Telangana Wine Dealers Association submitted six recommendations to simplify liquor tax calculations, allow A4 licence transfers, increase permit room sizes, exempt hospital-adjacent outlets, extend licence periods, and raise purchase limits, ahead of the State’s new Excise Policy

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Telangana districts till Friday morning, even as independent forecasters claim the low-pressure area has shifted to Marathwada. Hyderabad and surrounding districts are also on alert.

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions from August 29 to September 5 to manage Ganesh idol immersion processions towards NTR Marg and People’s Plaza. Key junctions and roads will face closures or regulation, with alternate routes suggested for motorists

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad will allow free entry to sports personnel and enthusiasts on September 29, National Sports Day, and to teachers on September 5, Teachers Day. Visitors must produce valid ID or certificates to avail the facility

Drug abuse among women, including techies, medicos and students, is rising in Hyderabad. Police said nearly 100 women were found using narcotics, with some even peddling. Officials urged parents to stay vigilant and provide emotional support and counselling

Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed the SAAnA reactor, a three-phase system that treats organic waste 60 per cent faster than conventional methods. It boosts biogas yield, produces nutrient-rich biofertilizer and has secured a patent under the Kapila Scheme