Telangana

The family of brain-dead intermediate student Sai Srinadh from Andhra Pradesh donated his organs under Telangana's Jeevandan programme, helping save or improve the lives of six patients.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharsan Reddy said around 60 per cent of the 92.87 lakh voter-related notices have been distributed across the State and urged recipients to submit the required documents.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar provided Rs 25,000 as immediate financial assistance to the family of a teenager who drowned in the SRSP canal in Karimnagar district and urged the administration to extend support to the bereaved family.

A false ceiling at the Husnabad RTC bus station collapsed in the early hours of Thursday following continuous rains. No passengers were injured as the incident occurred when the station was largely empty. Passengers sought a probe into the incident.

An ESI Hospital at Sarapaka in Kothagudem was locked by its owner over 15 months of pending rent. The landlord reopened the premises after ESI officials assured him that the outstanding rent would be paid soon.

Ganesh idol immersion processions concluded peacefully across Karimnagar, Nizamabad and several northern Telangana districts amid light rain. Police deployed extensive security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, drones, divers and control rooms, as thousands of idols were immersed without major incidents.

A two-year-old boy died after the ambulance carrying him got stuck in traffic caused by a Ganesh immersion procession in Khammam. His father reportedly carried him on his shoulders to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Medak police arrested two youths for allegedly planting letters supporting Maoists at Toopran Municipal office and police station to gain social media attention. Police said the duo had previously attempted a similar stunt during Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's visit.

Telangana's El Nino contingency plan has come under scrutiny as farmers protest for irrigation water and consumers report persistent power outages despite the government's preparedness measures. Questions are being raised over the implementation of recommended contingency measures, particularly in irrigation and power supply management.

A herd of 32 wild elephants has triggered panic among farmers in villages along the Maharashtra-Telangana border. The elephants reportedly damaged crops in Maharashtra after crossing the Wainganga river, prompting forest officials to deploy teams and surveillance measures.

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate available pumps and utilise Godavari floodwater to fill depleted reservoirs. He alleged poor water management by the Congress government and asked it not to blame El Nino.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar urged the BJP-led Centre to amend the Tenth Schedule and introduce a three-month deadline for deciding disqualification petitions. He cited an ADR report showing 111 elected representatives changed parties between 2022 and 2026.

Telangana’s decision to allow registration of eligible 22-A properties may revive transactions, but owners remain uncertain as the properties continue on the prohibited list. The unresolved status could affect bargaining power, property values and decisions to sell.

The Enforcement Directorate has reportedly summoned Serilingampally MLA Arikepudi Gandhi in connection with the Sahithi Infratech money laundering case. Gandhi has been asked to appear before the agency on September 27 over transactions of around Rs 2.1 crore.

Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.

Four devotees died in separate Ganesh immersion-related incidents in Nirmal, Karimnagar and Jagtial districts from Wednesday to Friday. Two drowned, one was electrocuted and another reportedly died of cardiac arrest during immersion processions and other related activities across the districts.

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli briefly joined devotees and young girls in dancing during the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion procession at NTR Marg on Friday. The moment captured the festive spirit among police personnel managing crowds, traffic and security during the celebrations.

Police made elaborate security arrangements at Charminar on Friday amid Friday prayers and a large gathering at Mecca Masjid. Senior officers monitored the situation, while RAF and Task Force personnel were deployed. Small Ganesh idols continued passing through the area during prayers.

Hyderabad’s famous Balapur Ganesh laddu prasadam fetched Rs 39 lakh at auction on Friday, Rs 4 lakh more than last year. Urban Group head Sama Praneeth Reddy won the bidding after intense competition from locals and an NRI.

A youth died after accidentally coming under the wheels of a tusker truck near Khairatabad Junction during the Ganesh immersion procession on Friday. Police detained the truck driver and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Mivi has launched the One 5G smartphone in India, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform, 50MP dual-camera system and 6,000mAh battery. Priced from Rs 14,999, the smartphone will go on sale through Flipkart from October 8.

The Telangana government has established TG-TMARS as a specialised police wing to bring traffic management, enforcement, highway patrolling and road crash investigation under one framework. The bureau will also oversee road and rail safety and statewide traffic enforcement.

A young man identified as Waseem was allegedly stabbed to death by two friends following an argument at Happy Homes in Upparpally on Thursday evening. Attapur police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage and other evidence.

TGSRTC will operate around 700 special buses round-the-clock during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad. Officials have deployed personnel at 44 key locations, set up a control room and stationed relief vehicles, camps, drivers and mechanics to manage the expected passenger rush.