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TGSRTC has arranged 1,200 special bus services to manage the heavy return traffic of passengers heading back to Hyderabad after Sankranti celebrations. With schools reopening on January 17, officials anticipate peak travel on Sunday, continuing into Monday.

A late-night argument between two brothers in Nacharam, Hyderabad, on Sankranti night turned fatal when Leonard Lionel Sayers allegedly pushed his elder brother, Stifford Rohan Sayers, from the terrace of their three-storey residence.

A gang of burglars allegedly armed with knives carried out a series of midnight burglaries during Sankranti on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Several houses in Chengicherla, Kanakadurga Colony and Anushakti Nagar were targeted, prompting a police investigation.

TGSRTC operated 5,500 special buses during Sankranti festival from January 9-13 to ensure safe travel. Key Hyderabad hubs were closely monitored, congestion eased, and return services are scheduled for January 18-19. Helplines and advance booking are available.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad witnessed heavy passenger and vehicular traffic as residents traveled for Sankranti. Special trains and buses were deployed, but poor connectivity to Charlapalli and delays caused financial and travel stress. The city appears quieter as festival travel continues.

The COVA Peace Network organised a unique multi-faith cricket celebration in Hyderabad on January 11, bringing together people from diverse religions and states to mark Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and Sankranti. Leaders from multiple faiths and community representatives attended, reinforcing the message of unity and harmony.

With Sankranti just days away, Hyderabad witnessed massive traffic congestion at toll plazas and railway stations. The Panthangi Toll Plaza at Choutuppal, the first major stop on NH-65 towards Vijayawada, saw over one lakh vehicles on Saturday, with numbers expected to rise further.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that toll gate operators have been instructed to allow free passage of vehicles during traffic jams at plazas in the Sankranti season.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sankranti, warning of heavy vehicular movement between January 9 and 13, with return traffic expected to peak from January 16 to 19. Citizens have been advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid peak hours, and use public transport.

Ahead of Sankranti, private bus fares from Hyderabad to major cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have soared, while RTCs deploy 6,000 special buses. RTA inspections and Transport Department warnings aim to curb overcharging during the festival rush.

The TGSRTC plans to operate nearly 1,200 special buses from Hyderabad for Sankranti to meet festive travel demand. City police issued a safety advisory to prevent thefts, while SCR warned against kite flying near railway overhead electric lines.

Ahead of the Sankranti festival, the Cyberabad Police have urged residents travelling to their native places to adopt precautionary measures against burglaries and property crimes. Citizens were advised to install CCTV cameras, inform neighbours or local police stations before travelling.

The Cyberabad Police have issued a stern advisory against the use and sale of nylon and Chinese manja, citing grave risks to humans, animals, and birds. The warning follows several incidents where two-wheeler riders sustained severe neck injuries from sharp kite strings coated with glass or metal.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has issued a stern ultimatum to the Congress government, demanding the immediate implementation of the flagship 'Worker to Owner' scheme before Sankranti. He accused the government of deliberately stalling the project, which aims to empower weavers by turning them into entrepreneurs.

South Central Railway has announced eight additional special trains for the Sankranti festival. Trains will run between Kakinada, Vikarabad, Nanded, and Machilipatnam, stopping at major stations like Vijayawada, Secunderabad, and Rajahmundry. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.

Hyderabad will celebrate Sankranti with a series of vibrant festivals, including a drone festival on January 13–14 and a hot air balloon festival from January 16–18 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.

On the occasion of Sankranti festival, Mudiraj Mastyakara Sangham organized theppala competition. A total of eight teams from seven villagers took part. Each team comprises three players. Fishermen associations have been conducting boat competitions during the last three years in MMD waters

The organisers make elaborate arrangements for the cockfights with spacious rings, barricades and shamianas as part of Sankanti festival

South Central Railway has provided stoppage to 17 pairs of trains at the newly inaugurated railway station to meet the passenger demand during Sankranti festival

Several train services are also either being diverted to Kumbh Mela or being cancelled for accommodating the special trains to Prayagraj.