Telangana

In Telangana, government doctors’ associations—including TTGDA, TGGDA, and TSRDA—strongly opposed the State’s proposal to appoint IAS officers as heads of teaching hospitals. They argued that hospital administration requires specialized medical training and clinical expertise, not bureaucratic leadership, to maintain quality and accountability

In Nirmal, two minor girls were allegedly kidnapped and sedated, with one reportedly raped at a park in Nizamabad district. Police arrested Shaik Saleem and another accused, registering cases under POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, and other relevant sections

In Nirmal, a speeding tipper fatally struck a motorbike at Udumpur village, killing Kumram Rambai (45) and Uyike Bheemrao (20) on the spot. Both were traveling from Kaddam mandal center to their hamlet when the accident occurred, police said

Two daily-wage workers, Kailash (32) and Koteshwar (48), drowned in an irrigation tank at Mahalaxmi Double-bed Room Colony in Nirmal while reportedly intoxicated. Police recovered both bodies, registered a case, and have launched an investigation into the incident

The BRS Legislature Party wrote to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy demanding an independent probe into alleged corruption and scams during the Congress rule. The party called for accused ministers to step down and urged accountability for misappropriated public funds

Two persons were injured in a car collision on Gandhi Bhavan road in Hyderabad after a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by drunk occupants, rammed into another car. Police responded, shifted the injured to hospital, seized the vehicle, and registered a case

A Class VII student in Mancherial died after allegedly consuming pesticide due to reported harassment by teachers at a residential school. Parents accused authorities of delay and concealment, demanding a probe and action. Police registered a case and launched an investigation

In Hyderabad, the BRS protested at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial demanding a probe into alleged illegal mining linked to a firm tied to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Leaders accused the Congress government of inaction and protecting the Minister, warning of further escalation

A kirana store at Siripuram bus station in Sangareddy was destroyed in an early morning fire caused by a suspected short circuit. The blaze broke out around 1:30 am, reducing the shop to ashes before villagers could respond. Losses are being assessed

An eight-year-old girl’s grief after her father’s death highlights the ongoing farmer suicide crisis in Siddipet’s Yelkanti village, where multiple families struggle without support, prompting calls for government intervention and assistance.

The government will provide drones to farmers with a 40 per cent subsidy and training support to address labour shortages, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, with priority given to farmer groups and cooperative societies

A truck carrying sugarcane overturned on Kukatpally road in Hyderabad after hitting a divider, causing a traffic jam

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board approved revised FSI restrictions under the Draft Building Bye-laws 2024. The norms, ranging from 1.80 to 2.20 depending on plot size, will come into force after approval from the Principal Director, Defence Estates, Southern Command.

A 30-year-old woman and her three-year-old son allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the SRSP canal at Katryala village, Warangal district.

A 27-year-old woman from Julkal in Kandi mandal, Sangareddy, poisoned her two children before hanging herself. Her husband had died in a road accident in January, leaving her depressed.

ASHA workers’ ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest demanding a fixed salary of Rs 18,000 was thwarted as police detained many across Telangana. CPI (M) condemned the action and extended support to their planned Rasta Roko on March 30.

TBGKS leader Kapu Krishna urged SCCL to reconvene the Medical Board to grant medical invalidation for workers, enabling dependent jobs for their children. Protests were staged across Kothagudem mines, with AITUC and INTUC joining demands against anti-labour policies and delays in assessments.

TBGKS staged a protest at the 2-incline coal mine in Godavarikhani, demanding SCCL conduct monthly medical boards and provide jobs to children of medically invalid workers.

A parallel Seetha Ramachandra Kalyanam was organised in Bhadrachalam by devotees protesting the alleged replacement of Sri Ramachandra Swamy’s name with Ramanarayana during temple rituals

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of inflating the Musi Riverfront project to Rs 1.5 lakh crore to enable large-scale corruption, warning of protests if the plan proceeds without transparency and safeguards for affected communities

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misleading the Assembly over the ownership of Raghava Constructions and demanded a House Committee probe into alleged mining irregularities linked to the Minister’s family

The Malkajgiri Police imposed restrictions on heavy and medium motor vehicles during peak hours to ease congestion and improve road safety. The curbs will be enforced daily, while TGSRTC and school buses have been exempted.

Chandrayangutta police arrested four youths for the murder of Mohd Salman, a 23-year-old plumber. The victim was assaulted with a knuckle duster and stone following an argument after a Ramzan gathering and later died during treatment.

Medak police arrested a man for attacking his elderly relatives and snatching gold ornaments at Jangarai village. The accused, identified through CCTV footage, was held within three days and the stolen gold was recovered