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A study by ICMR-NIN found that the STAR strategy significantly reduced anaemia in Telangana villages. Community-level screening and doorstep iron-folic acid supply proved effective, especially among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
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The BRS has decided to boycott the Telangana Assembly session, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of making objectionable remarks and alleging Speaker bias after opposition questions on the Musi Rejuvenation Project were not answered and microphones were switched off
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Coal production at SCCL’s Srirampur and Mandamarri areas dipped in December, falling short of monthly targets. Officials cited delays in overburden removal and poor underground mine performance, while Goleti Area surpassed its production target.
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BRS MLAs staged a protest in the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises over an acute urea shortage affecting farmers during the Yasangi season. The party demanded an immediate discussion on the issue and blamed both the State and Central governments.
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Several engineering students were injured when a college bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Mondikunta forest area of Kothagudem while travelling from Manugur to Paloncha. One student suffered a fractured hand; police are investigating the incident today
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BRS leader Harish Rao launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of spreading misinformation and displaying alarming ignorance on Krishna river water allocations, warning that such misstatements could irreparably harm Telangana’s interests
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Rajendranagar police arrested a Bihar native, Surendar, for cultivating ganja in Kismatpur and selling it locally. In a separate Cyberabad case, Mithlesh was caught with heroin and cocaine. Both suspects have been handed over to police for further investigation.
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Police in Mancherial booked a man for travelling dangerously by sitting atop a moving compartment of the Gorakhpur Express. The incident caused panic among passengers, and officials said the man appeared to be mentally unsound
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The 85th Numaish began in Hyderabad amid power issues, leaving several stalls without electricity. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated the exhibition, which hosts over 1,200 traders offering clothes, handicrafts, electronics, and an amusement area for children.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced an 18-hour water supply shutdown from 10 am on January 3 to 4 am on January 4. Several areas, including Madhapur, KPHB, and Miyapur, will experience low or no water pressure.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that the Congress government give the principal opposition an equal opportunity to make a PowerPoint presentation in the Assembly. He criticised the government’s record on irrigation and said democracy demands equal rights for all MLAs
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Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad witnessed heavy footfall on New Year’s Day, with around 25,900 visitors. Zoo officials ensured smooth crowd movement through online ticketing, extra counters, and staff deployment across enclosures and attractions.
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Mild tension was reported at Guru Nanak University in Ibrahimpatnam after a student was found dead in a hostel room. Some student leaders allegedly damaged campus property, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday unveiled the New Year Diary and Calendar of the Telangana Prisons Department at the Secretariat. Senior prison officials attended the event, and New Year greetings were exchanged.
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Police booked 2,731 persons for drunken driving during special New Year’s eve checks across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. The drive was supervised by top officials to prevent accidents, with traffic police conducting checks at multiple locations
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Telangana recorded liquor sales of nearly Rs 1,350 crore during the New Year festive period, with a sharp surge seen in the last three days of December. Officials attributed the rise to higher demand and the new Excise policy.
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Bandi Shatakam, a humorous book by Dr Shankar Narayana, uses 116 poetic verses to highlight road safety issues. Released in Hyderabad by the Sarvejana Foundation, the book blends wit with a strong social message to influence public behaviour.
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A 26-year-old woman, who was separated from her husband, was found murdered at Nacharam village in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district. Police said she had left home to visit Hyderabad and began an investigation into the case.
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Five people, including four DJs, were detained after testing positive for drugs during New Year checks in Telangana. The EAGLE Force conducted surprise inspections using advanced screening kits and warned establishments against allowing drug use during celebrations.
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The State government is considering splitting the GHMC into three municipal corporations, each with 100 wards. Officials say the proposal may be finalised by January-end, with elections likely in April–May.