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Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 18 hours from January 8 morning to January 9 early hours due to emergency repair works and maintenance on major pipelines and power feeder systems, the HMWSSB said

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint against former directors of Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Private Limited in a money laundering case, alleging that over 700 homebuyers were cheated of nearly Rs 360 crore through stalled housing projects

South Central Railway has announced temporary stoppage of select express trains at Charlapalli station from January 7 to 20, 2026, to ease passenger congestion during the Sankranthi festival season and reduce crowding at Secunderabad station.

The Telangana police have launched a major awareness campaign to prevent accidents caused by Chinese nylon manja ahead of Sankranthi. Police and forest officials are using social media and ground-level outreach to warn people about risks to human lives and birds.

Cybercrime Police arrested a Hyderabad man for his alleged role in an online trading fraud that cheated a victim of Rs 49.90 lakh. Police said the accused shared his bank account with fraudsters, which was linked to several cybercrime cases.

A year after its foundation was laid, construction of the new Osmania General Hospital building is yet to take off as the mandatory No Objection Certificate for change of land use remains pending, delaying the Rs 2,700-crore project

BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju strongly opposed the proposed reorganisation of GHMC, alleging it was aimed at erasing Secunderabad’s 200-year-old identity. He warned of a mass movement if the Congress government proceeds without public consultation

Kethana Avenue Residents Welfare Association inaugurated newly installed CC cameras at Fathullaguda to enhance public safety. The initiative, supported by residents and corporator funds, aims to deter crime and strengthen coordination with the police

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan advised newly appointed Additional and Zonal Commissioners to develop a thorough understanding of departmental roles to ensure coordinated civic governance, during a one-day orientation programme held at the GHMC head office

Hyderabad-based startup SmartGreen Aquaculture has opened India’s first inland, state-of-the-art trout farming facility in Ranga Reddy district, using Recirculating Aquaculture System technology to enable year-round cold-water fish production in a controlled and sustainable environment.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned and dead on a roadside in Babulreddy Nagar, Mailardevpally. Police are examining CCTV footage and hospital birth records to identify the parents. A case has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing.

An FIR has been registered at Ramgopalpet PS after fake 2BHK certificates were submitted for flats in Gandimaisamma Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri. Investigation revealed forged RDO stamps, prompting legal action against those responsible for creating bogus certificates.

Miyapur police arrested two members of a four-person motorcycle theft gang and recovered 21 stolen bikes worth Rs 80 lakh. The gang targeted residential and commercial areas across Hyderabad, while two other members remain at large.

Ramannakunta Lake in Secunderabad is facing neglect, algae infestation, and encroachments, causing flooding and unhygienic conditions. HMDA plans rejuvenation with walking tracks, landscaping, and play areas, but work is stalled, awaiting approval from military authorities.

Indian Railways’ RailOne app now offers a 3% discount on unreserved ticket bookings made through digital payments, excluding R-Wallet. Passengers can book tickets from home, avoid queues, and enjoy cashless payments through UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and others.

Dense fog continues to blanket Hyderabad and several districts of Telangana as the IMD forecasts a further drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days, with commuters advised to exercise caution on roads and monitor flight schedules.

The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGDA) met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and submitted a memorandum urging his intervention. Key demands include converting TVVP into a directorate, special allowances, time-bound promotions, earned leave encashment, and professor transfers.

The Osmania University Teachers’ Association has accused Vice Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram of harassment, misuse of authority, and blocking faculty elections. OUTA demands an independent enquiry, immediate disciplinary action, and protection for faculty from further retaliatory measures.

Doctors at Continental Hospital successfully treated an 87-year-old man with a life-threatening heart condition using a retrievable leadless pacemaker. The innovative device, which needs no surgery or wires, helped stabilise his heartbeat despite serious health risks.

The Sanskriti Foundation will host the 11th Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival from January 19 to 25. The week-long Carnatic music festival will feature evening concerts and the Pancharatna Seva, celebrating Saint Tyagaraja’s musical legacy.