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District Medical and Health Officer Dr Akula Srinivas died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday in Jagtial. The senior health official was recently appointed to the post and was widely respected in the district.

Hyderabad Police have launched a Zero Drugs Policy ahead of New Year’s Eve. Surveillance teams, checkpoints, and monitoring of known offenders will ensure drug-free celebrations. Pubs and restaurants must close by 1 am, with strict action against violators.

Police intercepted a truck illegally transporting cows at Abdullapurmet on the city outskirts. The vehicle was disguised with a tarpaulin and small ventilation openings. The driver was detained, and authorities are investigating those responsible for the illegal transport.

A baby boy born extremely premature at 28 weeks and weighing 900 grams was successfully treated and discharged from Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals, Kondapur, after 60 days of NICU care. He gained weight and recovered without major complications.

Motorists are being targeted by cyber fraudsters sending fake e-challan messages via SMS and WhatsApp. Citizens are losing lakhs in unauthorised transactions. Police advise checking and paying fines only through official portals and reporting suspicious activity to helpline 1930.

Ramp construction at the Moula Ali hilltop shrine in Malkajgiri is nearing completion. Once finished, devotees will be able to reach the shrine by vehicle, providing major relief to elderly visitors and women who struggle with the steep climb.

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.

A 17-year-old girl from an Odisha migrant family allegedly died by suicide by jumping from Prakash Nagar bridge over the Manair River in Khammam. Locals found the body, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Four devotees from Godavarikhani were injured when their autorickshaw overturned on Kondagattu Ghat Road due to brake failure. Locals rushed them to Jagtial Government Hospital, and police arrived at the spot to investigate the incident.

A gas cylinder explosion inside a Maruti Omni van caused a fire near Annojiguda in Ghatkesar on Friday. The vehicle crashed into a petrol bunk, but quick action by staff prevented a major disaster. No injuries were reported.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao launched Singidi Collective, a Hyderabad-based sustainable fashion brand that blends Telangana’s handloom traditions with modern design. Using natural dyes and organic cotton, the brand aims to promote eco-friendly fashion and support local weavers.

Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully performed a high-risk living donor liver transplant on a 43-year-old Somali patient with advanced liver disease. Despite critical complications, the patient showed steady recovery through multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation.

The East Hyderabad Half Marathon 2025 will be held at Vanasathli Hills, Nagole, on December 28. Organised by L B Nagar Runners with Kamineni Hospitals, the event will see nearly 2,000 runners competing across four race categories.

Road widening work has picked up for the proposed 18-km elevated corridor from Gymkhana Grounds to Shamirpet ORR. The Rs 3,700-crore HMDA project will impact over 1,100 properties and several playgrounds.

A global consortium has launched a digital innovation programme at ICRISAT to combat the Red Palm Weevil. Scientists will use sensors, drones and data models to detect infestations early and protect date palms and livelihoods.

A chicken shop owner was killed in a knife attack following an old rivalry in Rajiv Colony of Tandur town in Vikarabad district. The victim, Noor Ahmed, died while being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment.

Seven persons from Hyderabad and Suryapet town were killed in two different accidents in Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning, reports reaching here say

Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.

Industry bodies in Telangana have urged the government to keep the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy in abeyance and review recent power billing changes, citing sharp cost increases, policy gaps and stalled renewable energy investments

Police arrested four persons on charges of gambling in Borigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night and seized Rs 19,830 in cash from them. The accused were later handed over to Kagaznagar police for further action