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GHMC has ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops in Hyderabad on March 31 on account of Mahaveer Jayanthi. Officials have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the order across the city.
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Hyderabad’s Bhavani Kedia won a silver medal in tennis at the 27th National Deaf Senior Sports Championship in Chandigarh. She narrowly lost in the final but continues to impress with strong performances at international events, including the Deaflympics and World Championships
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Farmers and ASHA workers staged protests in Vikarabad demanding withdrawal of land acquisition in Rapole and implementation of salary hike promises. Protesters warned of intensifying agitation if their concerns are not addressed by the government.
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T. Teja Krishna and G. Sahiti secured the boys and girls under-18 titles in the seventh Mt Banyan Global School children’s chess tournament organised by Telangana Chess Academy, with several young players finishing among the top three in different age categories
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Hyderabad police’s H-FAST team arrested 64 persons in 61 cases related to food adulteration in one month, seizing 15 tonnes of products. Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned of strict action, calling adulteration a serious threat to public health.
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K. Laxmi Narayan Reddy from Telangana has successfully cleared the Assistant Referee fitness and written examination for Level-5 national upgradation held at LNIPE, Gwalior. Telangana Football Association congratulated him, calling it a proud achievement for the State
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Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Maoist ideology in the Lok Sabha, calling violence unacceptable and comparing extremists to freedom fighters wrong. He stressed a twin strategy of security and development, paying tribute to victims and urging Maoists to lay down arms
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Hydraa teams inspected encroachments at Indira Park and Lower Tank Bund after complaints about illegal construction near the old skating rink. Commissioner Ranganath ordered an immediate halt, suggesting integration of the old rink, while police filed a case against Ravinder Reddy.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy backs crop diversification despite earlier criticism of similar proposals. He promotes commercial crops for sustainability, rules out pressure on farmers, flags gaps in crop bonuses, and plans a new agency to curb adulteration
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Kothagudem district has strengthened maternal healthcare by appointing radiologists in all agency hospitals and making TIFFA scan services available. The move ensures better monitoring of pregnancies, early detection of abnormalities, and reduces the need for travel to distant medical centres
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The Telangana Assembly passed two major Bills to provide social security for gig workers and ensure protection for advocates. The laws introduce welfare measures, insurance benefits, grievance systems and inclusive representation in legal appointments.
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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad solved a four-year-old murder case involving a teenager, arresting two persons including a woman. The victim was strangled and his body burnt. One more accused remains absconding in the case
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FDDI Hyderabad is organising a free Situation Test Workshop on April 12, 2026, for design aspirants. Led by Dr Fathima Bilgrami, the session will cover model making, material handling, concept development, and presentation skills for design entrance exams.
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Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to senior Maoist leaders to surrender and join the mainstream, highlighting that 721 cadres have already surrendered. He assured rehabilitation support and medical assistance, urging families to guide those still underground.
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The NHRC has directed Telangana authorities to improve zebra crossings at key Hyderabad junctions within eight weeks, following a petition citing pedestrian safety concerns. The move highlights the need to ensure safer road crossings and uphold the right to life.
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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducted an awareness programme at Gitam University, Hyderabad, educating students on cyber safety, digital responsibility, and cyber crime. Experts also guided women students on handling cyber harassment and staying safe online
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JNTU-Hyderabad promoted 323 BPharmacy students from the third to fourth year on humanitarian grounds after delayed exam results. The decision follows protests by Students Protection Forum and representations from colleges, benefiting the 2022-admitted R22 batch.
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Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh stressed the importance of education and child safety while distributing study materials to migrant workers’ children. Under Operation Muskan, 120 children were enrolled in schools, with officials warning against child labour practices
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Hyderabad auto rickshaw drivers protested since Sunday night demanding faster LPG refills amid long queues. Tensions escalated at Rajendranagar and PVNR Expressway, prompting police action. Social organizations and locals provided food and water to drivers enduring hours-long waits.
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The first phase of Census 2027 will begin in Delhi on April 16, covering house listing operations. The exercise will be fully digital, include self-enumeration, and collect detailed information on households, amenities, and assets across different civic jurisdictions
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Hyderabad Police’s Commissioner’s Task Force caught 10 individuals, including a gas agency operator, allegedly diverting LPG cylinders for black-market sale. Authorities seized 414 cylinders, vehicles, and trolleys. A case is registered at Banjara Hills police station.
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The National Lok Adalat saw a strong response in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, with thousands of cases resolved, including cybercrime refunds and criminal matters. Police officials highlighted the role of awareness and cooperation in ensuring speedy and fair settlements
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Former MLA Balka Suman accused the Congress government of negligence in Gurukul schools, linking it to 128 student deaths. He demanded accountability, criticised handling of Dalit issues and alleged diversion from key controversies involving land and mining.
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Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully replanted a near-total amputated forearm of a trauma patient. The seven-hour microsurgical procedure involved bone, tendon, nerve, and blood vessel repair, and the patient is now stable and undergoing rehabilitation.
