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The Eagle Force and Hayathnagar police arrested two drug consumers, Bhansilal alias Rahul Saini and Yogesh Rankavath, and seized 2.6 grams of methamphetamine worth Rs 13,000. Police are tracking absconding interstate drug peddlers linked to the case.

Chowrangee will present ‘Gayaki, Gat, Ghazal’ on January 31 at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad. The special musical evening brings together renowned artistes to blend classical, ghazal and global music traditions, offering audiences a unique and immersive cultural experience.

GRP and RPF busted an interstate marijuana smuggling racket at Begumpet railway station, seizing nine packets worth Rs 8.2 lakh. Mamatha Digal was arrested, while prime suspect Ashok remains absconding. Police are investigating the interstate drug network.

Two people, Md Tajuddin and Nitish Reddy, were killed when a car hit their two-wheeler at Aleru, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Police registered a case, seized the vehicle, and took the driver into custody. Post-mortem examinations are underway.

About 100 stray dogs in Yacharam Gram Panchayath were allegedly poisoned and dumped in a trench. Stay Animal Foundation filed a complaint against local officials, prompting a police investigation. Post-mortem examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Thursday.

High profit margins in cannabis are attracting small-time criminals in Hyderabad’s Mangaru Basthi and Fatehnagar. Smuggling ganja from Maharashtra and Karnataka, families target daily wage workers and auto drivers. Crackdowns by the Prohibition and Excise Department aim to curb the trade.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to rescue 16 Indians, including three from Hyderabad, who were deceived with false job offers in Thailand and forced into slave-like conditions on the Myanmar-Thailand border.

Katora Houz, a 16th-century heritage tank at Golconda Fort, once filled with rose water and surrounded by gardens, now lies neglected and used as a garbage dumping site. Locals urge authorities to restore this historic architectural gem.

The ITC WOW Awards 2025–26 recognised students, schools, colleges, and corporates for supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission. Over 1.15 lakh students contributed around 1,200 metric tons of dry waste, with awards presented by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and ITC officials.

Neglect and garbage dumping have turned the historic Katora Houz near Golconda Fort into a cesspool. Hyderabad-based NGO SAHE, with support from HYDRAA and archaeology officials, has initiated efforts to restore and protect the centuries-old water body.

South Central Railway has introduced new parking and traffic measures at Secunderabad railway station as part of redevelopment works. Parking is restricted on Platform No 1, while controlled access and paid basement parking are available on the Platform No 10 side to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully restored vision in a patient with a critical retinal detachment. Despite a delayed diagnosis and high risk of vision loss, advanced retinal surgery led to steady recovery, with doctors continuing follow-up care.

The Indian Green Building Council and GHMC organised a stakeholder consultation in Hyderabad to discuss water discharge, waste and stormwater management. Officials and experts highlighted the need for integrated planning, flood resilience and sustainable infrastructure to build a water-secure city.

As part of Republic Day celebrations 2026, the Railway Protection Force organised a brass band performance at Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad. The event, attended by officials and staff, aimed to promote patriotism and was well received by passengers and the public.

HCES 2023–24 data reveal a sharp shift in Telangana from beedis to gutkha, with rural and urban households spending heavily on tobacco products. Public health experts warn the trend, driven by poverty and work conditions, could worsen nutrition and health outcomes.

A five-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing outside his home in Suraram. Residents rescued the child and shifted him to hospital. Locals have raised concerns over rising stray dog attacks in the area.

Parents of Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, have complained to the Chief Minister over steep fee hikes of up to 141 per cent in four years and the absence of a PTA. They have sought an audit, regulatory oversight and rejection of unethical fee increases.

Authorities launched a cleanup drive at Durgam Cheruvu, deploying heavy machinery to remove weeds and hyacinth after pollution concerns were highlighted. Sewer line works have also begun to stop sewage inflow, and water quality tests will follow upon completion.

Several major junctions in Hyderabad, including KBR Park and Jubilee Hills Check Post, lack zebra crossings, making road crossing unsafe during peak hours. Commuters have urged GHMC to prioritise road safety by repainting and maintaining pedestrian markings, especially after heavy rains fade them.

KPHB police arrested two unqualified technicians at MedQuest Diagnostic Centre after a woman died during a CT scan last year. The DMHO found their certificates to be fake. Authorities suspect negligence, as the patient developed complications following a dye contrast injection.