Telangana

Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender accused the Telangana government of targeting poor families by demolishing houses in Velugumatla. He demanded justice, rehabilitation, and compensation for the affected families, and sought an apology from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy

Adilabad police organised a medical camp at a remote hamlet in Gadiguda mandal for tribal residents. Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan urged them to stay away from anti-social elements and assured support in healthcare, employment, and safety

Kyathanpalli municipal officials in Mancherial district drew criticism after using tractors meant for garbage lifting to transport Praja Palana saris. Beneficiaries expressed displeasure and demanded action, citing similar incidents involving food packets during recent elections

Qutbullapur MLA KP Vivekanand alleged that Kadiyam Srihari misled the Speaker on his defection and would face consequences in court. He criticised Srihari’s conduct during the hearing as vague and against party interests

A 23-year-old man was killed after a car hit his two-wheeler on a bridge across the Godavari river in Gudem village of Mancherial district. The victim was returning from Jagtial when the accident occurred late on Friday night

A 35-year-old woman, G. Lalitha, died after a truck collided with the bike she was riding as a pillion on NH 65 near Abdullapurmet. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal accident.

RGUKT Basar marked National Science Day 2026 with five guest lectures on high-energy materials, topological materials, biotechnology and quantum computing. Speakers highlighted scientific research, interdisciplinary collaboration and the enduring relevance of C. V. Raman’s discovery.

Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.

GHMC will conduct ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ every Sunday in March to address pending property tax issues. Officials will resolve grievances on the spot, covering assessments, arrears, payments, court cases, and IGRS-related matters at circle offices citywide.

Encroachments and illegal constructions along the Musi riverbed are posing challenges to the Gandhi Sarovar project. With a 50-metre buffer zone announced, several colonies and luxury housing projects may face demolition, triggering protests in affected areas.

The two-day Sports Fest ‘Pratiyogita’ concluded at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College. Students from various engineering colleges competed in multiple games. SWEC won three titles, while VNR VJIET secured the volleyball championship.

Three cattle were injured in a suspected tiger attack in Bheemaram mandal of Jagtial district. Forest officials collected pugmarks and alerted villagers. An itinerant tiger has travelled across 11 districts in Telangana, with multiple cattle attacks reported in recent weeks.

The State government has appointed Dr Sadashivudu Gundeti, Professor at NIMS, as the in-charge Director of MNJ Cancer Hospital in Red Hills. The appointment takes immediate effect and replaces Dr. Joseph Benjamin, who previously held the position.

The Authority of Holding Sealed Particulars of the CCPT vehicle was transferred at Ordnance Factory Medak. Designed by DRDO’s CVRDE, the tracked command vehicle supports self-propelled artillery deployment and strengthens India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Residents of colonies likely to be affected by the Gandhi Sarovar Project will hold a ‘Musi Dandi March’ on Sunday at Hydershakote. BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao will join the peaceful protest calling for transparency and lawful development.

A major road accident occurred on National Highway-65 near Rudraram in Patancheru mandal, Sangareddy, involving three buses and a car. A KSRTC bus rammed into a private travel bus, which then collided with a stationary TGSRTC bus. A car following the KSRTC bus also crashed into it.

The Telangana government has allotted 3.95 acres in Khanapur to strengthen water infrastructure in the fast-growing Kokapet–Neopolis area. The project includes new reservoirs and facilities, while Godavari Phase II and III aim to supply an additional 300 MGD of water.

FTCCI organised a workshop on mental resilience and business growth, attended by over 200 participants. IMA leaders spoke about legal immunity for doctors and the need to better understand and manage the human mind for effective leadership and success.

TiE Hyderabad launched the 7th edition of TiE Women 2026, aiming to double participation to 200 applicants. Rural women can pitch in Telugu. The programme has no entry fee, and a 50% membership discount is available until March 31.

A 16-year-old intermediate student in Kothagudem suffered a miscarriage while appearing for her vocational exam. She excused herself to the washroom, where she reportedly delivered a dead foetus.

Senior officials met at NITHM to review the six-day Tourist Police training programme. They discussed infrastructure gaps, safety concerns, and deployment challenges. The retreat concluded that the initiative has improved tourist safety and called for continued training and better coordination.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Congress leaders and senior officials of large-scale irregularities in the Bhu Bharati portal, alleging that middlemen pocketed 90 percent of land registration fees. He demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scam, which he claimed spans 37 mandals and nearly one crore acres.

Irrigation officials in Karimnagar have commenced lifting Godavari water through the Nandi pump house, part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Two motors have been activated to release water into the canal.

In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding