Telangana

A free blood pressure and obesity BMI screening camp was organised in Boyawada, Karimnagar, on World Hypertension Day. Conducted by Dr D Raghuraman in association with Corona Remedies Limited, the camp screened 97 people and identified several hypertension and obesity cases

A seven-day Samskara Sudha program will be held in Hyderabad's Motinagar and Manikonda to instill cultural, spiritual, and moral values in children. Organised by Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s Aham Brahmasmi Foundation, the camps include pooja training, Sanskrit learning, and guidance from eminent scholars

Under COVA’s Compassionate Citizenship Programme, students in Hyderabad are leading a campaign for plastic-free schools and elder care awareness. Several schools have pledged to eliminate plastic use by 2026, while students are also engaging faith leaders to spread awareness.

Violence broke out in Gudimalkapur after two groups clashed over suspected cattle transportation, injuring several people, including a policeman. Stone pelting and vandalism disrupted traffic near PVNR Expressway, prompting police intervention and a probe into the incident.

A new study finds that Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers, but lacks a breeding population due to limited female dispersal and habitat fragmentation. Researchers stress the need for connectivity and conflict mitigation measures.

A rare Red-necked falcon was sighted in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant avian record. Wildlife researchers say the finding highlights the region’s biodiversity value, while experts stress the importance of conserving forest habitats to protect raptor populations.

Farmers in Nalgonda district have alleged large-scale deductions and irregularities during paddy procurement, causing financial losses. They accused rice mills of manipulating weighbridges and prioritising paddy stocks arriving from Andhra Pradesh, while local farmers continue to face delays and additional charges.

The annual fish prasadam distribution by the Bathini family will be held at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds on June 8 during Mrigasira Karthi. Lakhs of asthma patients are expected to attend the event, for which over one lakh murrel fish have been arranged.

The Telangana police’s EAGLE Force and Choutuppal police arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly transporting 437 kilograms of ganja in an SUV on the Vijayawada highway. Two other accused are absconding, while police continue efforts to trace them.

Farmers of Nallavalli in Gummadidala mandal have opposed the government’s proposal to acquire 337 acres for an industrial cluster, saying it would affect their livelihoods. Villagers also expressed concerns over a proposed dump yard near Pyaranagar and demanded fair compensation or withdrawal of the project.

Following recent crime incidents involving domestic workers in Hyderabad, more than 5,000 RWAs have issued security advisories to residents. Communities have been urged to conduct safety audits, verify domestic workers’ credentials, maintain CCTV surveillance, and coordinate closely with local police.

Ahead of Eid ul Adha celebrations, Telangana police have intensified surveillance against illegal cattle transportation and possible communal disturbances. More than 250 checkpoints have been activated statewide, while officials warned against unlawful actions following recent incidents involving gau rakshak groups and stone pelting.

A major fire broke out at the Yadadri Ultra Mega Thermal Power Station on Sunday, damaging key components near the Unit 3 boiler feed pump. Officials said no casualties were reported, while preliminary investigations suggest a lubrication oil leak triggered the incident.

Households that missed the online self-enumeration process for Census 2027 can still register through enumerators during ongoing door-to-door verification visits. GHMC officials said the process will continue until June 9 to ensure no household is left out of the census exercise.

A farmer died of cardiac arrest while waiting at an agricultural market in Warangal district on Sunday. Farmers alleged prolonged procurement delays were causing distress to cultivators. Similar incidents of farmers collapsing at procurement centres were reported in multiple Telangana districts recently.

A woman and her daughter were allegedly strangled to death by unidentified assailants in a sweet lime orchard in Nalgonda district on Sunday. Police suspect a land dispute to be the motive behind the murders and have launched an investigation into the case.

A 28-year-old suspended police constable allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a moving train at Mandamarri in Mancherial. Police said he was recently suspended over bribery allegations. The exact reason behind the incident is under investigation.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Telangana, warning of a severe heatwave till May 20. Temperatures are expected to range between 41°C and 44°C across all districts. Health officials advised precautions against dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

A girl and a boy topped TG EAPCET 2026 in Engineering and Agriculture & Pharmacy streams respectively. Over 2.10 lakh students registered, with 73.36 per cent qualifying in Engineering. Officials said the UG engineering admission schedule will be released within a week.

Residents of a Bellampally colony staged a protest after alleged threats by Congress leaders reportedly forced a contractor to halt drainage construction work sanctioned under the DMFT scheme. Locals demanded immediate intervention by officials and completion of the long-pending civic infrastructure project.

Controversy over arrest of Bandi Sai Bageerath contineud with Cyberabad police claiming he was arrested at Manchirevula in Narsingi, while his advocate claimed he was handed over to police

Several persons were injured and vehicles damaged after clashes and stone pelting erupted in Gudimalkapur over suspected cattle transportation. Police resorted to lathi charge, while AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain Meraj demanded action against the attackers.

POCSO accused Sai Bageerath was remanded to 14-day judicial custody and shifted to Central Prison Cherlapally after being produced before a magistrate on Saturday. His counsel said a bail petition would be filed soon and expressed confidence in the judicial process

Historian Banga Bhukya highlights how Gond kings ruled Utnoor, celebrating Dussehra at forts and holding land cultivation rights for Rs 600 annually under the Nizams. The legacy continued with Dev Shah, elected MLA twice during Indira Gandhi’s tenure