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Panic spread in Chekkapalli village in Telangana’s Sircilla district after locals reported seeing a tiger crossing a road at night. Forest officials are checking CCTV footage and searching for pugmarks. Leopard attacks in nearby areas have also raised concerns.

A farmer from Sardarnagar in Pahadishareef died after being hit by an auto-rickshaw while returning home from his agricultural work on Saturday evening.

Evvah – Weavers Hub exhibition opened in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, showcasing over 1,000 handloom sarees, including Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Gadwal, Pochampally, and Mangalagiri weaves. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao urged public support for handloom weavers. Exhibition runs until February 22.

Residents of Malkajgiri urge SCR to complete the railway station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and inaugurate it on Ugadi 2026. Upgrades include escalators, lifts, foot overbridge, VIP lounge, and improved access via a new CC approach road.

MLR Institute of Technology celebrated its 21st Traditional Day with vibrant cultural performances, including dance, singing, and dandiya. Students showcased India’s diversity, while leaders and faculty highlighted the event’s role in preserving and promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 9,142 cases in 10 days against motorists blocking free-left turns, citing traffic congestion and accident risks. Joint Commissioner Joel Davis emphasised ongoing road safety drives to ensure smooth traffic and protect law-abiding commuters.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police announced diversions for Mindspace Eco Run Season 2 Half Marathon (21 km) on February 22, 5–9 am. Key junctions on Cable Bridge Road, IKEA Rotary, and Mindspace Rotary will be affected, with alternative routes suggested.

Begumpet police arrested B Pradeep (25) and E Praveen Kumar (32) for burglaries across the city. Rs 40 lakh worth of gold, silver, and cash was recovered using CCTV evidence. Both suspects were produced in court and remanded.

Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra inaugurated a half-day summit on GSTAT, India’s specialised GST appellate body. The tribunal, now fully operational, aims to provide a transparent, efficient, and digital platform for GST dispute resolution ahead of the June 30, 2026 appeal cut-off.

Telangana’s Prohibition and Excise Department raided a house in Mangar Basthi, Nampally, seizing 1.2 kilograms of ganja and arresting K. Shyam. His assistant Jahangir escaped. A case has been registered at the Prohibition and Excise Station in Nampally.

The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed reports claiming that individuals met terror convicts at Cherlapally Central Prison to plan attacks. Officials said no such incident occurred and warned that spreading unverified information could create public panic.

Telangana’s revised engineering college fee structure has sparked political controversy. Colleges linked to BRS leaders faced sharp fee cuts, while institutions tied to Congress leaders received hikes. Opposition figures allege bias, and at least one management plans legal action.

Hyderabad City Police have partnered with social media influencers to raise cybercrime awareness under the ‘Jagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ campaign. Short videos highlight lottery and digital arrest scams while urging citizens to call 1930 for help.

A fire mishap in a mobile shop store left many new phones destroyed. Fire was contained by the fire brigade which rushed to the spot.

The Telangana High Court quashed two criminal cases against Osmania University Arts College Principal Prof C Kasim, holding that police violated mandatory procedure under Section 195 CrPC while booking him for alleged breach of prohibitory orders on campus

Residents near Langar Houz have opposed the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project, alleging forcible land acquisition and lack of mandatory social and environmental impact assessments, even as the State prepares for the foundation stone-laying ceremony later this month

The Telangana High Court heard a plea challenging the State government’s decision to split GHMC into three municipal corporations, citing violations of census laws. The court granted time for counter affidavits and posted the matter for March 25

Hyderabad’s Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three members of an interstate burglary gang, seizing 160 grams of gold, 666 grams of silver, a bike, and Rs 3.28 lakh in cash. The accused are Uttar Pradesh natives responsible for multiple city burglaries.

Two men from Sangareddy, Jadav Bansilal and Rathod Shankar, were convicted for transporting 850 kg of ganja in 2021. A local court sentenced them to 20 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each.

Swach Auto workers protested at Malkajgiri and LB Nagar offices, alleging GHMC collected garbage fees via property taxes, harming their income. Leaders announced a February 23 protest, while GHMC clarified that garbage fee collection is handled by private agencies.