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The ITC WOW Awards 2025–26 recognised students, schools, colleges, and corporates for supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission. Over 1.15 lakh students contributed around 1,200 metric tons of dry waste, with awards presented by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and ITC officials.

Neglect and garbage dumping have turned the historic Katora Houz near Golconda Fort into a cesspool. Hyderabad-based NGO SAHE, with support from HYDRAA and archaeology officials, has initiated efforts to restore and protect the centuries-old water body.

South Central Railway has introduced new parking and traffic measures at Secunderabad railway station as part of redevelopment works. Parking is restricted on Platform No 1, while controlled access and paid basement parking are available on the Platform No 10 side to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully restored vision in a patient with a critical retinal detachment. Despite a delayed diagnosis and high risk of vision loss, advanced retinal surgery led to steady recovery, with doctors continuing follow-up care.

The Indian Green Building Council and GHMC organised a stakeholder consultation in Hyderabad to discuss water discharge, waste and stormwater management. Officials and experts highlighted the need for integrated planning, flood resilience and sustainable infrastructure to build a water-secure city.

As part of Republic Day celebrations 2026, the Railway Protection Force organised a brass band performance at Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad. The event, attended by officials and staff, aimed to promote patriotism and was well received by passengers and the public.

HCES 2023–24 data reveal a sharp shift in Telangana from beedis to gutkha, with rural and urban households spending heavily on tobacco products. Public health experts warn the trend, driven by poverty and work conditions, could worsen nutrition and health outcomes.

Two persons were killed in a road accident at Aleru when their two-wheeler was rammed by a car

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to reconstitute the Telangana State Animal Welfare Board without delay if it has not been revived after its tenure ended in 2022, observing that the government’s affidavit lacked clarity on the Board’s status

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy of abdicating responsibility by saying a CBI probe into SCCL irregularities would proceed only if the Telangana government requested it. Rama Rao alleged the site visit certificate rule facilitates backdoor tender allotments and warned of historic accountability

Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy said the Centre would consider a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Naini coal block only if the Telangana government sought it. He accused the State of delaying tenders and alleged misuse of the ‘site visit certificate’ clause

BRS working president KT Rama Rao reiterated his demand for a judicial inquiry into alleged irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited, urging the government to appoint a sitting judge. Protests intensified across the coal belt, with BRS and workers’ unions demanding a CBI probe

A five-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing outside his home in Suraram. Residents rescued the child and shifted him to hospital. Locals have raised concerns over rising stray dog attacks in the area.

Parents of Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, have complained to the Chief Minister over steep fee hikes of up to 141 per cent in four years and the absence of a PTA. They have sought an audit, regulatory oversight and rejection of unethical fee increases.

Authorities launched a cleanup drive at Durgam Cheruvu, deploying heavy machinery to remove weeds and hyacinth after pollution concerns were highlighted. Sewer line works have also begun to stop sewage inflow, and water quality tests will follow upon completion.

Several major junctions in Hyderabad, including KBR Park and Jubilee Hills Check Post, lack zebra crossings, making road crossing unsafe during peak hours. Commuters have urged GHMC to prioritise road safety by repainting and maintaining pedestrian markings, especially after heavy rains fade them.

KPHB police arrested two unqualified technicians at MedQuest Diagnostic Centre after a woman died during a CT scan last year. The DMHO found their certificates to be fake. Authorities suspect negligence, as the patient developed complications following a dye contrast injection.

Saidabad police arrested Sai Charan, the driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist Sunil Kumar on Champapet Road. The car dragged the motorcycle for about 50 metres. Charan was arrested four days after the incident while he was absconding.

South Central Railway operated 209 special trains between January 7 and 18 to manage the Sankranti travel rush. SCR carried about one crore passengers, nearly 10 lakh more than last year, and strengthened crowd control, ticketing and security arrangements across major stations.

Over 200 contract and outsourcing healthcare workers staged a protest at ESIC Hospital, Nacharam, demanding release of salaries pending for five months. Workers blamed delays in fund release and lapses by outsourcing agencies for the crisis.