Telangana

Two men who went missing in the Godavari river while bathing after Holi celebrations near Manugur were found dead the next day. They reportedly ventured into deeper waters. Police suspended night search operations and later recovered the bodies with expert swimmers.

Hyderabad Police and H-NEW arrested two foreign nationals and seized 150 grams of MDMA worth Rs 25 lakh under Rajendra Nagar limits. The accused allegedly sourced drugs online and used dead-drop methods for distribution in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

The Knowledge Resource Centre at IIT Hyderabad will host a two-day national symposium, Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library (AIDL) 2026, on March 6–7 at its Sangareddy campus. With India’s disability population at 2.68 crore and global estimates exceeding 15 per cent, the symposium aims to foster dialogue and collaborative solutions to empower persons with disabilities.

Senior doctors in Telangana opposed the suspension of medical staff after a stray dog allegedly mutilated a body at Jadcherla Area Hospital. TGGDA blamed TGMSIDC for infrastructure gaps and termed the government’s action scapegoating instead of addressing systemic failures.

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across Telangana with enthusiasm as people gathered in apartments, parks, and localities to smear gulal and share sweets. Indira Park Walkers Association hosted a lively event attended by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy.

KT Rama Rao distributed financial aid cheques to 16 MBBS students in Hyderabad, supported by Bandari Lakshma Reddy and the BLR Charitable Trust, helping underprivileged students continue medical education

Dalit activists in Velur village protested against R&B officials for demolishing a platform meant for a B R Ambedkar statue. Activists rebuilt the platform amid police presence, asserting their constitutional rights

A car travelling on NH-65 near Nandikandi in Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy district, caught fire after smoke was noticed from the engine. The driver quickly pulled over, allowing passengers to escape unharmed.

The election of chairpersons and deputy chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities, Kyathanapally, Khanapur and Ibrahimpatnam, remains unresolved despite completion in 120 other urban local bodies. The High Court has directed the State to conclude the process in Ibrahimpatnam within three weeks.

Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has sharply criticised the suspension of medical staff at Jadcherla Area Hospital, arguing that poor infrastructure and delays in handing over the mortuary are to blame for the shocking incident where a stray dog allegedly mutilated a dead body.

Four employees of India Infoline Finance Limited from Mancherial, including Nagaraju from Chennur, are stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

A 38-year-old man died instantly when his car crashed into a farm well at Kommuthanda village in Khanapur mandal on Tuesday night. The victim, a resident of Narsapur, lost control of the vehicle at a curve while returning from Rangapet.

Balka Suman, BRS district president of Mancherial, alleged harassment by Congress while under remand in jail following the Kyathanpalli municipality victory. He criticised police action and questioned Congress’s claim to the chairperson’s post.

Families in Telangana are anxious about relatives working in Gulf countries amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions. Flight cancellations have stranded travellers, while migrant workers remain indoors and stay in contact with families as authorities issue safety advisories.

A 27-year-old autorickshaw driver was allegedly killed by his younger brother during an alcohol-fuelled argument in Miyapur. The accused reportedly struck him with a stone. Police have registered a case and taken the suspect into custody

Around 650 police personnel participated in a late-night mobilisation drill at Masab Tank in Hyderabad to assess emergency response readiness. The exercise focused on coordination, response time, equipment checks and strengthening visible policing across zones.

A minor girl working as a trainee nurse at the Bhadrachalam Government Area Hospital has been reported missing. She attended night duty on March 1 but did not return home. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation following a complaint by her mother

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy once again directed District Collectors to undertake field visits for at least 10 days a month, warning that performance would determine their continuation. He announced a June review meeting while outlining preparations for the 99-day Praja Palana programme

An ancient five-foot granite statue of Lord Vishnu was unearthed from the Peddavaagu stream near Madaram village in Bhupalpally district. Believed to date back to the Kakatiya era, the intricately carved idol has sparked local curiosity. Archaeological authorities are yet to examine it

A clash between students at the National Institute of Technology Warangal caused brief panic on campus, prompting police intervention. The scuffle reportedly stemmed from a dispute over filming without consent during the SpringSpree festival. Institute authorities later counselled the students

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has signed an MoU with the Peddapalli district administration in Telangana to roll out community development initiatives under Project SHINE. The partnership will focus on rural infrastructure, water filtration, sanitation upgrades and WASH awareness programmes across select mandals

Several shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out at Nizampet in Kukatpally on Tuesday evening. The blaze reportedly began in a furniture shop before spreading to adjacent establishments. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. Further details are awaited

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials at Sanathnagar Playground on March 10 between 2 pm and 4 pm for boys and girls born on or after 1-1-2008 for the Junior inter-district championship at Woxsen University