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Teachers and staff working in KGBVs, Urban Residential Schools and Samagra Shiksha staged a Maha Dharna in Hyderabad demanding minimum wages and regularisation. TS UTF leaders urged implementation of PRC-recommended increments and uniform wages for KGBV employees nationwide.
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A viral video showing rodents feeding on leftover food outside Gandhi Hospital has raised hygiene concerns. GHMC halted free food distribution near the entrance and launched a sanitation drive after the hospital administration alerted civic authorities.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested four suspects in a Rs 26-crore online gaming and betting scam. Victims were lured through fake Instagram ads and WhatsApp links, with investigations revealing a network using mule accounts, layered transfers, and fraudulent KYC documents.
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Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a living-related kidney transplant for 22-year-old Sai Mohan from Addagutta. His father donated the kidney under the Aarogyasri scheme. The surgery restored Sai Mohan’s kidney function, ending his dependence on dialysis.
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Malkajgiri police have ordered the closure of wine shops, toddy shops, and restaurant-attached bars (excluding star hotels and registered clubs) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 26 for Sri Ramanavami. Violators will face prosecution.
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The Railway Ministry has approved the weekly operation of the Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli–Visakhapatnam Express. Train 18527 will run on Fridays from April 3, and 18528 on Saturdays from April 4, offering 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, and Divyangjan coaches.
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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, with the support of the Endowment Department, is offering home delivery of the revered ‘Thalambralu’ from Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at Bhadrachalam temple. Devotees can book online or at TGSRTC Cargo centres for Rs 151.
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The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided an ice cream factory in Musheerabad and seized a large quantity of products allegedly prepared in unhygienic conditions. Police said the owner was using expired ingredients and supplying them to wholesale and retail customers.
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Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory for the Sri Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday. Traffic diversions will be implemented from 9 am to 9 pm along the procession route from Seetharambagh to Sultan Bazaar, with congestion expected at several junctions.
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Affordable food delivery app Toing has launched in Hyderabad, promising the lowest menu prices with no packaging or platform fees. The platform features popular restaurants and aims to attract Gen Z and value-conscious customers with dishes priced under Rs 99.
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The Indian School of Business hosted Policy Conclave 2026 focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on financial inclusion and banking. Experts from government, academia and industry discussed how AI can expand access to credit while ensuring fairness, trust and regulatory stability.
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Civil supplies authorities in Hyderabad said adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available at all 185 fuel outlets in the district. Despite a surge in demand due to panic buying, officials assured that supplies from oil companies are sufficient for about a month.
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Hyderabad police have made elaborate security arrangements for the Sree Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday, with around one lakh devotees expected to participate. The procession will pass through several localities before culminating at Hanuman Tekdi amid tight security.
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The long-pending MMTS rail connectivity project linking Secunderabad to Raigir near Yadadri is expected to begin soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to launch it in April. The Rs 430 crore project aims to improve suburban rail access for devotees.
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Lower Paleolithic stone tools, including hand axes and a flake tool, were discovered along the Manchirevula forest track near Gandipet in Rangareddy district. Experts say the artefacts, dating back up to six lakh years, highlight Hyderabad’s rich prehistoric heritage.
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HMWSSB and GHMC officials inspected sewage-affected areas in Amberpet, Patel Nagar and Golnaka after residents faced hardships during the rainy season. Damage to drains during road widening works caused the problem, and officials reviewed possible solutions, including a new stormwater drain.
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Bandlaguda police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly cheating people by posing as the owner of a rented house and using forged documents to secure loans. Four accomplices involved in the fraud are absconding, police said.
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The Middle East crisis is increasing manufacturing costs for medical devices in India, with raw material prices rising sharply. Industry bodies warn that prolonged disruptions could lead to shortages and higher prices for patients unless government relief measures are introduced.
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RFCL in Peddapalli has been shut down following ammonia pipeline leakages, halting production and raising concerns over urea supply during the Yasangi season. Officials said it may take a week to resume operations after fixing technical issues.
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Panic bookings of LPG cylinders by households have disrupted the distribution network, delaying deliveries by five to seven days in Telangana. The Federation of LPG Distributors of India said the surge in bookings, not fuel shortage, caused the backlog.
