Telangana

BRS leader S. Ravinder Singh alleged that development works in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation have stalled due to demands for a 10 percent commission. Despite administrative sanction of Rs 50 crore, around 20 tenders remain unopened, raising concerns over transparency and delays.

RGUKT (IIIT-Basar) has released the 2026-27 admissions schedule for its six-year integrated B.Tech programmes at Basar (1,500 seats) and Mahabubnagar (180 seats). Applications open March 18, with counselling starting June 5. Students can apply online via TS Online, MeeSeva, or university website.

Hyderabad police have imposed restrictions around SSC examination centres from March 14 to April 16, banning gatherings of five or more within 200 metres and directing nearby photocopy and internet centres to remain closed, ensuring safe and fair exams.

Police in Karimnagar arrested five persons, including a minor, allegedly involved in a March 11 roadside robbery of RMP T. Komuraiah near Nedunur. The accused reportedly threw chilli powder at the victim, stealing a gold chain and Rs 1,000 cash.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad has launched two new MTech programmes in AI and machine learning in chemical engineering and computational chemical engineering to train engineers for data-driven and digitally advanced process industries

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar said the party will challenge the Assembly Speaker’s ruling on disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs in the High Court and approach the Election Commission over Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender contesting as a Congress candidate.

A traditional seeds festival was organised at Pedda Sakeda village in Kerameri mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Experts and organisers urged farmers to conserve ancestral seeds, avoid chemical fertilisers and create seed banks for future generations

An inquiry has been ordered into an alleged attempt to encroach on four acres of government land behind the D Mart shopping mall in Mancherial. The land, reportedly assigned to weaker sections, is said to be targeted for a real estate layout

Khammam Municipal Corporation aims to collect Rs 38 crore in property taxes before March 31, 2026. With 37,000 property dues pending, officials have set up special counters, appointed assistants, and warned defaulters of water disconnections to meet the target.

A shortage of LPG supply in Sangareddy district has forced temples, hostels and hotels to use firewood for cooking. Officials also seized domestic LPG cylinders from hotels during raids as institutions struggled to obtain commercial gas cylinders

A ten-year-old boy, Dudala Abhinav, was electrocuted while playing at a friend’s house in Madannapet, Narsampet, Warangal. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to the shock. Police have registered a case in connection with the incident.

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A series of recent fires in Hyderabad furniture stores and warehouses has raised serious concerns over safety violations, illegal cellar storage and lack of fire infrastructure, with officials warning that inflammable materials and blocked exits are turning many outlets into potential fire traps.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has sought a Central probe into alleged irregularities involving KLSR Infratech, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of shielding the firm and influencing officials to tamper with evidence in the case.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

Former Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police H.J. Dora passed away at 83 in Hyderabad while undergoing treatment. The 1965-batch IPS officer was known for his efforts against Left-Wing Extremism and also served as CISF chief and Vigilance Commissioner.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the State government over the Musi river project, questioning large-scale demolitions and lack of a DPR. He demanded clarity on the project’s purpose, financial outlay and buffer zones affecting thousands of families.

A 28-year-old man died after allegedly jumping from a rail overbridge in Jammikunta town of Karimnagar district on Thursday night. He was shifted to a hospital by locals but succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment, police said.

As temperatures in Hyderabad approach 40°C, the National Institute of Nutrition advises residents to rely on traditional drinks like buttermilk, lemon water and tender coconut water to stay hydrated, warning that sugary beverages may worsen dehydration during intense summer heat.

Municipal staff across Telangana have begun field verification of PTIN records and trade licences. The exercise has raised concerns about a possible property tax revision as the government struggles to meet its revenue collection targets.

Nearly one in six government primary schools in the State functions with only one classroom, forcing multiple grades to study together, according to the UDISE+ Report 2025, which highlights severe infrastructure shortages, teacher deficits and low enrolment in thousands of institutions.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for sidelining unemployed youth while prioritising publicity programmes. He alleged that promises made in the Youth Declaration, including filling two lakh jobs annually, remain unfulfilled.

Long queues were reported at an LPG distributor outlet in Mothkur, Yadadri Bhongir district, as domestic consumers faced difficulties obtaining cylinders. Residents alleged supply had been halted for four days, despite assurances from staff that there was no shortage

Long queues were witnessed outside an LPG agency in Adilabad as consumers rushed to book and collect domestic cylinders amid supply concerns linked to the West Asia crisis, while hotels struggled due to shortage of commercial gas cylinders