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Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour across government offices, schools, and resident associations. Key officials, including VC Sajjanar, M. Ramesh, and R. V. Karnan, led flag-hoisting ceremonies at Purani Haveli, Cyberabad, GHMC, HMDA, and other offices.

Five people, including two children, died in a fire at a Nampally furniture showroom on January 24. Investigative teams from R&B, TGSPDCL, and the Forensic Department are assessing structural safety and electrical causes before a final decision on the building is made.

The BRS staged a street play at Telangana Bhavan accusing the Congress government of undermining constitutional values, using satire and symbolism to highlight alleged governance failures, political opportunism and land-related controversies under the present regime

SETWIN, Telangana’s vocational training society, is expanding to rural areas, offering courses in fashion, computers, and solar repair. Over 15,000 youth trained recently, with discounts in slum areas. Challenges include shifting Old City centres from private to government buildings.

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Sivananda Rehabilitation Home, in partnership with Helping Hand Foundation, has launched a free 20-bed rehabilitation centre in Kukatpally for poor patients from government hospitals. The facility will provide physiotherapy and post-discharge care for stroke, trauma, and chronic disability patients.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced that all city police personnel will undergo medical examinations and receive individual health profiles. The move aims to ensure timely treatment and welfare while strengthening the overall safety and efficiency of the force.

Eighty laryngectomy survivors performed the National Anthem during Republic Day celebrations at a Hyderabad cancer hospital, earning a World Book of Records certification. The performance highlighted recovery through advanced voice rehabilitation and symbolised resilience after cancer surgery.

More than 2,800 dentists and students took part in the two-day Telangana State Dental Conference in Hyderabad. The event focused on dental education, scientific exchange, and the latest clinical and digital advancements in dentistry.

A used car dealer was booked after a misleading Instagram post claimed cars would be sold for Rs 26,000 each in Nacharam. The announcement drew a large crowd, leading to chaos and damage at the premises after the offer was withdrawn.

A 22-year-old degree student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a rented house in Amberpet on Monday. Police said he was alone at home when the incident occurred and are investigating to determine the cause of death.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station is nearly 50 per cent complete under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project aims to provide modern amenities, better connectivity, and improved passenger facilities by 2026.

Jubilee Hills police arrested three members of an interstate gang for cheating a jewellery shop by swapping genuine gold with fake ornaments. The accused escaped with jewellery and cash worth Rs 10 lakh before being tracked through CCTV footage.

The fire department will prosecute Bacha Furniture’s owner for safety violations after a Nampally blaze killed five people. DG Vikram Singh Mann said rescue was hampered by blocked exits and combustible materials, though fire tenders reached the site within two minutes.

An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.

Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.

A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men at IS Sadan and seized 11 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was sourced from Nagpur. Three others, including a juvenile, are absconding.

LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated its new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur. Opened by the Governor, the expanded facility offers specialised outpatient services and aims to improve access to quality eye care for city residents.

Cyberabad and Hyderabad traffic police booked over 690 people during weekend drunk driving checks on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Several drivers recorded dangerously high alcohol levels and will be produced before the court.