"new-year-celebrations"

Dr Mohammed Farha, founder-chairperson of the Feed India Foundation distributed fruits and blankets to children at the Government General Hospital in Khammam. She urged parents to remain vigilant about their children’s health despite professional pressures.

Khammam traffic police registered 250 cases of drunken driving during surprise checks held on Wednesday and Thursday as part of New Year safety measures. Of these, seventy-six motorists were caught in Khammam city.

Hyderabad welcomed the New Year without any untoward incidents as strict police vigilance on drunk driving ensured peaceful celebrations. Revellers marked the occasion late into the night, while large numbers of devotees thronged temples, including Birla Mandir, on Thursday morning.

Dubai has cemented its reputation as a premier New Year’s Eve destination, with 2026 celebrations featuring fireworks at 40 locations, including the flagship Burj Khalifa countdown billed as the “Brightest Show on Earth.” Airfares from Hyderabad to Dubai surged to over 1000 Dirhams, while hotel rooms skyrocketed to 1200-1400 Dirhams amid heavy demand from Indian visitors.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions, diversions and safety measures for New Year celebrations on December 31 night. Curbs will be enforced around Tank Bund and other key areas, with strict action against drunken driving and traffic violations.

Dr M Ramesh, a 2005-batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, succeeding Avinash Mohanty, who was posted as the first Commissioner of the newly created Malkajgiri Commissionerate. He also issued guidelines for safe New Year celebrations.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced strict traffic enforcement for New Year celebrations, including drunk-driving checks, penalties for cab refusals and action against bars aiding intoxicated driving. Violators face heavy fines, licence cancellation and possible imprisonment.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a festive season advisory warning people against rising online scams linked to shopping, travel and events. Citizens are urged to avoid suspicious links, verify offers carefully and report fraud immediately.

Addressing the 120th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he extended heartfelt wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri and various other festivals, including Eid.

As students did not return home from school, parents lodged complaint; police traced them to Nizamabad, Vemulawada

World wide New Year celebrations with spectacular light shows, crackers, joy and happiness

The event aimed to strengthen the bond among those affected with thalassemia along with the dedicated medical and support staff who work tirelessly for their well-being, a press release said

More than 12,000 police constables, 2,184 officers, 53 assistant commissioners, 29 deputy commissioners and eight additional commissioner-rank officers have been deployed as part of the security arrangements

The Rachakonda police are geared up for the forthcoming New Year celebrations to avert any untoward incident and ensure an incident-free events.

The organisers were warned not to allow any fire arms inside the venue and ensure that passes are not be granted in excess to the capacity.

Hyderabad Streets are adorned with kite stalls to ring in the festival

In fact, in the last four days, liquor sales worth Rs.750 crore were registered in Telangana

The victims were R Bharath Chander (19), a native of Palakurthy, P Nithin (18), a native of Jangaon, and M Vamshi (19), a native of Khammam district.

The Outer Ring Road (ORR) will be closed for light motor vehicles except vehicles bound towards the RGI Airport and PVNR Expressway will be closed, except for vehicles bound towards the airport between 10 pm and 5 am.

Nizamabad CP Shingenavar said the management of the hotels and clubs that were going to conduct events or programmes up to 1 am have to apply for permission well in advance before the date