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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy criticised both the Centre and the Telangana government for failing to ensure timely urea supply. She alleged black marketing, mismanagement at PACS, and demanded urgent action to prevent further hardship for farmers
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Authorities shifted patients from Mancherial Mother and Child Hospital to the Government General Hospital on Thursday as the Godavari river swelled with heavy inflows. Acting on Collector Kumar Deepak’s instructions, officials evacuated pregnant women, new mothers and newborns to ensure their safety
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The Balapur Ganesh mandap this year features a replica of the Swarnagiri Venkateswara Swamy temple near Yadadri. Artisans built the detailed setting over a month. The 21 kg laddu auction will be held on September 6, with CM invited
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YFLO organised ‘Conscious Weaves and Wisdom’ in Hyderabad, uniting artisans, entrepreneurs, and customers to celebrate India’s textile heritage. The event highlighted conscious design, artisan storytelling, and the challenges of preserving traditional crafts in a rapidly modernising world
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Paramedical professionals in Telangana have urged the State government to establish the State Council for Paramedical Professions under the NCAHP Act, 2021, to regulate education and professional standards. A memorandum was submitted to Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha
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A Hyderabad court sentenced Syed Sajid (30) to ten days in prison for covering his face with a handkerchief and moving suspiciously. He was booked under Section 61(b) of the Hyderabad City Police Act and shifted to Chanchalguda prison
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Cyberabad Police have asked devotees and organisers to complete mandatory registration before installing Ganesh idols in public spaces. The online system aims to ensure law and order, traffic management, eco-friendly celebrations, and better coordination with local authorities
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South Central Railway will run eight special MMTS trains on September 6–7 and 7–8 nights to manage Ganesh idol immersion rush in Hyderabad. The late-night trains will cover key routes and halt at all major MMTS stations
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Manea The Salon launched its 79th franchise at Kondapur, Hyderabad. The inauguration was attended by Jabardasth Varsha, Uday Kumar Koneru and others. The salon announced expansion plans across India and offers a wide range of grooming and beauty services
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Osmania University’s E1 hostel, housing law students, is plagued by flooding, unsafe wiring, lack of drinking water and sanitation issues. Students say complaints have gone unanswered, even as officials indicate plans to shift them to a newly launched hostel
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The South Central Railway clarified that the issue at Arts College Railway Station subway, reported earlier as unsafe for pedestrians, has been resolved. The GHMC attended to storm water drainage works at the underpass following recent heavy rains