Telangana

MDR Foundation organised the second edition of its 3K run themed “Pollution‑Free Patancheru – Run for Nature” in Sangareddy on Sunday. The event, flagged off by local legislators, drew over 650 participants and aimed to spread awareness on reducing plastic use and encouraging tree plantation.

Eight devotees sustained injuries, four of them critically, when a speeding truck rammed into a tractor carrying a Ganesha idol near the Siddipet Collectorate on Sunday.

Public health experts have sounded an alarm over counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccines linked to batch KE25012, urging patients vaccinated on or after November 7, 2025, to verify authenticity with healthcare providers. The CDSCO seized spurious vials from an unlicensed premises in Delhi, with Indian Immunologicals confirming multiple packaging discrepancies.

PNGRB and EESL have signed an MoU to introduce smart PNG meters in the City Gas Distribution sector, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency and safety. The initiative promises advanced features such as digital monitoring, leak detection and cybersecurity safeguards, marking a major step towards a consumer-centric and technology-enabled gas ecosystem.

The BRS on Sunday escalated its statewide protests against the Congress government’s 1,000-day rule, highlighting unfulfilled election promises and civic issues. Auto drivers, farmers and party workers staged rallies, dharnas and demonstrations across districts, while leaders distributed ‘Dues Cards’ to draw attention to pending assurances.

Hyderabad is experiencing a hot and muggy spell despite rain in parts of the city. The IMD expects temperatures to remain around 32-33°C with high humidity through September 12, while thunderstorms and isolated showers are forecast across parts of Telangana.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has identified 40 Ganesh immersion centres across three zones and arranged cranes, swimmers, boats and safety equipment. More than 1,300 sanitation workers will provide round-the-clock services, while teams will manage waste along procession routes and immersion sites.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed Metro Rail and RTC officials to introduce joint daily and monthly passes for Hyderabad commuters. He also inspected Metro stations and HMDA corridors and asked officials to expedite road-widening works for the Old City Metro corridor.

Tahreek Muslim Shabban has announced a two-month campaign seeking greater transparency in the Telangana State Wakf Board’s functioning and increased Muslim representation in government. It also plans to seek details of Waqf assets and examine pending property-related cases.

More than 250 orthopaedic surgeons attended AAS 2026 in Jubilee Hills, where experts discussed joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, spine surgery and other specialties. Doctors also cautioned that platelet-rich plasma should not be considered a proven cure for severe osteoarthritis.

Two groups clashed at a Jubilee Hills pub around 2 am on Sunday, triggering panic among customers and damaging the premises. Police booked both sides, identified around 20 persons for further investigation and registered a separate case against the management.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will spearhead a people’s movement against the Congress government after the Assembly session, accusing it of neglecting the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru-Rangareddy irrigation projects. At a crucial Legislature Party meeting, the BRS resolved to adopt an aggressive floor strategy on public issues.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad police have arrested three persons for cultivating banned ganja plants in Sirpur (U) mandal. Raids led by SP Nitika Pant resulted in the seizure of 460 plants valued at Rs 41.2 lakh.

Manasa Institute of Child Health & Disability Studies hosted a Teachers’ Day seminar highlighting the role of special educators in identifying and nurturing every child’s potential. Speakers stressed individualised support, while celebrating teachers, therapists, parents and caregivers supporting children.

Thousands of acres of land across erstwhile Adilabad district have been placed under the controversial 22A prohibited list, sparking widespread discontent among farmers, traders and residents. Officials disclosed that lakhs of acres, including house sites and lands in urban colonies, were added, leaving many questioning the government’s move and urging a review.

BRS district president Balka Suman demanded that Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy fulfil his election promises in Chennur and release a white paper on Congress-led development. He also questioned the shelving of major projects, including the Chennur Lift Irrigation Project

A 40-year-old farm labourer in Adilabad district allegedly died by suicide after battling severe back pain and neurological illness for several years. Police said the man was found hanging from a tree in Thamsi village on Sunday.

A 28-year-old government job aspirant from Mancherial district allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the third floor of a government-run SC study circle in Adilabad on Sunday. Police said he was reportedly facing personal problems and a financial crisis

Dhoolpet is bustling with activity ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with artisans completing idols of various sizes for destinations across Telangana and neighbouring States. Meanwhile, police and civic authorities are preparing security, crowd-management and immersion arrangements for the festivities.

A 28-year-old farmer, Mirzapally Ragupathi, was electrocuted while trimming weeds on a bund amid his paddy fields in Veldurthi on Sunday. He reportedly came in contact with a live wire hidden among the weeds. He is survived by his family.

An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a car on the ORR near Narsingi on Sunday. Four occupants of the car escaped unhurt. Police and emergency teams reached the spot, while efforts are underway to identify the deceased.

Seven persons were injured after a DCM vehicle hit an Activa and subsequently collided with other vehicles near Inorbit Mall Road in Madhapur on Saturday night. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, while police registered a case.

A 40-year-old lineman died after suffering an electric shock while attending to a power fault at Nandi Hills in Meerpet. Police said he had climbed an electric pole after switching off the transformer, but power reportedly continued in the line.

A mega job mela will be held in Shaikpet on September 10, offering employment opportunities across IT, pharma, healthcare, education and banking. Candidates with SSC qualification and above can attend, with preliminary interviews scheduled at the venue.