Telangana

The Telangana Mineral Development Corporation is facing criticism for allegedly failing to curb illegal sand mining and transportation from a Godavari river quarry in the Chennur constituency, with irregularities including diversion of sand consignments and collection of illegal charges

A 28-year-old man from Huzurabad in Karimnagar district, declared brain dead after a road accident, saved several lives through organ donation. His family agreed to donate his kidneys, liver, heart and corneas under the Telangana government’s Jeevandan initiative.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for cultivating and selling ganja and seized 420 cannabis plants worth Rs. 42 lakh. The accused were allegedly growing the crop on farmland and supplying the substance to lorry drivers travelling on National Highway 44.

Members of the Shia community in Hyderabad observed the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali on the 20th day of Ramzan with a procession from Charminar to Darulshifa. Majlis gatherings, religious programmes, and all-night prayer sessions were organised across several localities.

Emergency measures to prioritise domestic LPG supply amid the West Asia conflict may soon trigger a shortage for restaurants and commercial establishments in Hyderabad. Distributors say households will receive priority, while eateries may struggle once existing commercial cylinder stocks run out.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, successfully performed a complex laparoscopic Whipple’s surgery on a kidney transplant patient diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The procedure was challenging due to immunosuppressive therapy, polycystic liver disease, and a cyst in the transplanted kidney.

Around 100 families of the Turkha Kasha community in Aliyabad village of Siddipet district depend on stone cutting for livelihood. Despite government housing promises, many still live in huts. Community leaders seek better education, employment opportunities, and welfare support.

A Telugu film actress has filed a complaint with the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police alleging harassment and defamatory posts from an Instagram account targeting her and her family. Police registered a case and have begun efforts to identify the person operating the account.

Tension gripped the Toopran police station in Medak district after relatives of a couple clashed on the premises during a discussion over a harassment complaint. Police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse nearly 100 people involved in the violent altercation.

A 32-year-old software engineer from Maharashtra died by suicide at her rented apartment in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Police suspect work-related stress. The incident came to light after her flatmate found her hanging and alerted other residents.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of sanitation workers, police personnel and officials has triggered protests by municipal employees and sharp reactions from unions, which accused him of shifting blame despite holding key portfolios such as Municipal Administration and Home.

Indian Railways will launch a new Amrit Bharat Express between Charlapalli and Kamakhya from March 13. The train will have Sleeper and General coaches and stop at several stations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, improving travel to Assam and the Northeast.

A staff member of the Agriculture Department in Mancherial allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide after reported harassment by District Agriculture Officer E. Surekha. The employee, Srinivas, was reprimanded for arriving late, which his family claims led to the drastic step.

Shiv Pratap Shukla arrived in Hyderabad to assume office as the new Governor, succeeding Jishnu Dev Varma A. Revanth Reddy and senior officials

Farmers in Nagaram, Suryapet district, India protested on the Suryapet–Jangaon road demanding water release from the Sri Ram Sagar Project. They warned that inadequate supply threatened their paddy crops, disrupting traffic despite police appeals

A flexi board displayed at Ashok Nandan Garden function hall in Mahabubabad has gone viral for warning uninvited guests of legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines under Section 441 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Two drivers lost their lives and a support staff member was critically injured in a road accident at the Nalgonda crossroads flyover in Narketpally. The mishap occurred when a private bus collided with a truck, leading to an argument between the drivers.

An unidentified woman aged about 30–35 was found dead at Nagsanpally bridge near Sri Vana Durga Bhavani Temple in Edupayala, Medak district, on Tuesday morning. Police suspect murder

Police rescued a one-month-old baby boy who was allegedly sold by his tribal parents for ₹1.7 lakh in Medak district due to financial distress. Authorities arrested the childless couple who bought the infant and the agents involved in the illegal deal.

Burglars stole six tolas of gold ornaments, eight kg of silver and Rs. 90,000 cash from Sri Vara Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Ashok Nagar Colony, RC Puram mandal. Police registered a case, examined CCTV footage and collected clues after the priest discovered the theft Tuesday morning

A black buck was injured after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while crossing NH-65 at Digwal in Kohir mandal on Monday. It was later rescued by the forest officials

The government should urgently ban this dangerous herbicide and support farmers by promoting safer and sustainable weed-control alternatives

Khammam police booked 43 persons, including Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha, for allegedly provoking Velugumatla displaced families to stage a dharna at the ZP Centre without permission. A female constable fainted and two others were injured during the incident

Adilabad police arrested five members of a family, including a minor, for allegedly committing burglaries in several temples including the Sri Laxminarasimha Swamy Devasthanam at Jainath. Police seized gold, cash and mobile phones from the accused