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AWCS, in collaboration with HCL Foundation’s Harit, will organise a 2K run at Sanjeevaiah Park on January 3 to raise awareness against Chinese manja, which harms birds. Registration is free, and citizens are urged to participate in large numbers.
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A woman sarpanch died of illness, just two days after she took oath after winning the gram panchayat elections with support from the Congress party
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A Rapido bike taxi driver was arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman and snatching her gold mangalsutra while she was grazing cattle in Mamidipally village of Sangareddy district. Police recovered the stolen ornament and the bike used in the crime
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Two migrant workers died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank at a private apartment in Kollur, Sangareddy district. Police suspect negligence by the apartment management and have registered a case
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Sangareddy district saw a 28% drop in grave crimes in 2025, except for kidnappings, which rose 39%. Missing person cases increased, Gaming Act offences surged, and the police recovered Rs 78.46 lakh, according to the annual crime report.
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Two passengers were seriously injured after a private travel bus skidded off NH-65 near Kohir in Sangareddy district while overtaking another vehicle. The bus, heading to Hyderabad from Karnataka, overturned on the roadside, with passengers escaping through the emergency exit
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GITAM University, Hyderabad has dismissed reports of pending electricity bill arrears, clarifying that it has paid all dues regularly since commencing operations in 2009 and that claims of arrears from 2008 are factually incorrect
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In Narayankhed, Sangareddy district, five girls sustained minor injuries after a classroom slab collapsed at the local primary school. Parents and teachers demanded action against the contractor, noting the same classroom had been repaired just two years ago
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Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar said K Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast unto death in 2009 forced the Centre to begin the Telangana formation process. BRS leaders celebrated Vijay Diwas across the erstwhile Medak district with tributes, fruit distribution and annadhana programmes.
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Former Minister T. Harish Rao has pledged full financial support to MBBS student Perka Sreeja from Siddipet. He covered her first-year tuition and promised to fund the remaining years, helping her pursue a medical career despite economic hardship.
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A joint operation by Vigilance and Enforcement, RTA, Mines and GST officials in Patancheru resulted in fines of Rs 6.40 lakh. A total of 42 vehicles carrying quarry material were penalised for violations ranging from lack of valid documents to MV Act breaches
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Ragging at Sangareddy Government Medical College turned violent when senior MBBS students allegedly tried to attack a first-year student’s family after a confrontation. Police intervened, detaining several seniors, and have launched an investigation into the incident
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A youngster from a backward class in Sangareddy, unable to contest for the Sarpanch post due to reservation, encouraged his SC partner to file her nomination. Hours later, the couple married against her parents’ wishes.
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In Sangareddy, most gram panchayats along NH-65, NH-161 and other major roads have been placed under the open category in the upcoming elections, limiting opportunities for backward classes. These panchayats, known for real estate ventures, industries and illegal sand mining, are seen as lucrative hubs for local leaders.
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Ameenpur police conducted a counselling session for 60 transgenders following complaints of harassment and extortion during marriages and housewarming functions. SP Paritosh Pankaj warned of criminal cases and instructed strict action against anyone troubling residents or businessmen
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ICRISAT’s solar-powered water hyacinth harvester has been listed among India’s Top 100 Innovations 2025. The eco-friendly device helps rural communities remove invasive weeds, improve water flow, and convert biomass into compost or biogas, offering a sustainable freshwater restoration solution
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Three women from Telangana’s Deccan Development Society received the Plant Genome Saviour Community Award for conserving 82 traditional seed varieties at a community seed bank in Sangareddy. The award was presented by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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A 31-year-old man in Sangareddy district allegedly ended his life after losing a large sum of money in cricket betting. Police found him hanging in an Oyo room near Beeramguda, and an investigation is underway
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The rising number of suicides among police personnel in the erstwhile Medak district has raised alarm. Several officers, from sub-inspectors to constables, have ended their lives using service weapons, with stress, family issues, and workplace pressure cited as key factors
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A 70-year-old woman, Igave Lakshmibai, was run over by an earthmover while crossing the road near the RTA office at Lakshmi Nagar in Kandi on Tuesday. She died on the spot. Police registered a case and are searching for the driver