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Karimnagar ACB arrested Sub-Inspector Vurlugonda Venkateswarlu for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe via UPI for releasing a seized sand-laden lorry. Digital transactions left clear evidence, leading to swift action and court production on Monday.

Khanapuram Haveli police have arrested four key accused in the Bhoodan lands case, bringing the total number of arrests to 16. The suspects face charges under organised crime and cheating sections, with authorities probing illicit assets in Khammam urban mandal.

A man in Neredmet, Hyderabad, has been arrested for posing as a dentist for nearly 20 years. The suspect, Ramesh, lacked formal qualifications and operated a clinic during late-night hours. Police are investigating the extent of his illegal practice.

A mega job fair will be held at Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank, on March 25 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from pharma, IT, banking, healthcare, and education sectors will conduct on-site interviews. Entry is free for SSC-qualified candidates.

Arham Animal Ambulance in Hyderabad, launched by Arham Yuva Seva Group, provides free emergency care for injured, ill, and abandoned animals. Handling 200-250 calls daily, the service ensures timely first-aid and rescue, filling a critical urban veterinary healthcare gap.

Dr Snigdha Gowd, Chairperson and CEO of Dr Gowd’s Dental Hospitals, has won the ‘Aligner Specialist of the Year’ award at the Famdent Excellence Awards in Mumbai, becoming the only orthodontist from Telangana to be honoured for her advanced aligner and orthodontic expertise.

Three men, including Bojja Ajay, were arrested in Mavala for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh from property owner Rakesh Sharma over a land dispute. Police seized two phones, while a fourth suspect remains absconding.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan conducted an unscheduled inspection of the Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar steel flyover on Tuesday, directing officials to expedite construction and meet the firm June 2026 deadline. The flyover aims to ease traffic congestion in the area.

NACO, under Mission AIDS Suraksha, is intensifying engagement with States to strengthen district-level HIV response. Hyderabad will host the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala on March 25, with Telangana’s 19 priority districts participating to discuss progress, challenges, and targeted strategies.

The University of Hyderabad inaugurated the third cohort of its five-day Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence, training college faculty from Andhra Pradesh in practical AI applications. Hands-on sessions aim to enhance teaching and research capabilities across multiple disciplines.

A technical glitch at the State Data Centre disrupted property and asset registrations across Hyderabad on Tuesday. Key services, including e-KYC and document verification, were affected, causing delays. Authorities deployed technical teams and advised citizens to check portal status before visiting offices.

A fire broke out at Shruti Multi Speciality Hospital in Vijayanagar Colony under Masab Tank police limits after an air conditioner reportedly exploded. Patients and staff rushed out as flames spread. Fire department personnel controlled the blaze without any injuries reported.

A Sangareddy court sentenced software engineer Guvvala Rajasheker Reddy to life imprisonment in a 2020 dowry death case. His wife allegedly died by suicide following harassment for additional dowry despite receiving Rs 28 lakh and 80 tolas of gold at marriage.

GHMC has seized several commercial establishments, including Katriya Hotel, Swarna Transport, and Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall, for unpaid property tax dues. The civic body has intensified enforcement as the March 31 deadline for the One-Time Settlement scheme approaches.

Kshiv Chakave, a student of Narayana Schools, has achieved World No. 10 and India No. 3 rankings in the Under-6 chess category after securing third place at the LBHM All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament with a FIDE rating of 1560.

Traffic restrictions are likely to be imposed on Uppal main road as authorities prepare for construction of the long-delayed Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor. Traffic police are finalising diversion plans, with the project expected to ease congestion and be completed by Dasara 2026.

Hyderabad Police will deploy around 3,000 personnel, supported by CCTV cameras and drones, for the Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra. Officials reviewed arrangements and urged organisers to conduct trial runs while maintaining low noise levels and communal harmony.

Shahalibanda police have opened rowdy sheets against three absconding youths—Shahbaz Khan, Arbaz Khan, and Shahed Khan—sons of notorious rowdy-sheeter Ayub Khan. The trio is allegedly involved in serious offences, including attempt to murder, and police are searching for them.

A dispute over repayment of a Rs one lakh loan led to a clash in Kalivemula village of Sangareddy, where a man was attacked with a toddy bottle and injured. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation

GHMC has begun rapid earth excavation along the KBR Park–Jubilee Hills stretch for a new flyover aimed at reducing commuter traffic. Soil testing is complete, pillar construction is underway, and Traffic Police advise alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks.