Telangana

The Telangana government has declared September 25 a closed holiday for the Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad. Government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad-Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri will remain closed, with November 14 declared a working day

The Commissioner’s Task Force and Golconda police busted an alleged unauthorised care centre in Mohallgunj and apprehended its 23-year-old operator. Police seized unlabelled medicines, prescription books and promotional material and said two of his family members were absconding

Five infants died at the Special Neonatal Care Unit of RIMS, Adilabad, after alleged poor maintenance of air-conditioners and electrical systems. Officials admitted the institute suffers from staff shortages, inadequate electricians, and reliance on outsourced agencies, which has worsened upkeep and patient care.

Former MLC Sathyavathi Rathod alleged that the Congress government was neglecting the medical and health sector. During a visit to RIMS-Adilabad, she demanded compensation for victims and injured infants and urged the government to improve healthcare facilities.

The BRS has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of concerns over the Election Commission's functioning and order a court-monitored inquiry. Party working president KT Rama Rao said this was necessary to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

The diversion of traffic on NH-65 for road widening has raised concerns among residents and commuters in villages around Muthangi and Patancheru. Employees and students fear longer travel times and traffic congestion, particularly on the comparatively narrow Kardanur road

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to release water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana’s Jurala project in phases. The move follows a request from Telangana Ministers and public representatives amid water shortages and difficulties faced by farmers.

Traffic on NH-65 between Patancheru and Sangareddy will be diverted for two months from September 26 to facilitate road widening, underpass and fly-over works. The diversion will add eight to 10 km to the journey and affect commuters and industrial traffic.

Locals and social activists have renewed their demand to convert Manuguru Municipality into a gram panchayat, citing pending elections, development concerns and the impact on employment guarantee schemes in merged villages, with the issue now raised before the State SC and ST Commission.

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report on the RIMS Adilabad SNCU fire that killed three infants. The Commission wants details of the fire, safety arrangements, rescue measures and findings of any inquiry into the incident.

A portion of the outer plaster on the Laad Bazaar-facing side of Charminar peeled off following heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Officials said the damage was limited to the surface layer and did not affect the monument’s structural stability.

Hyderabad police are coordinating with community elders and peace committee members ahead of Friday’s Ganesh immersion procession, which coincides with Friday prayers. Security personnel will be deployed at strategic locations, while drones and surveillance cameras will monitor sensitive areas.

The GHMC has deployed 280 cranes, 136 Ganesh Action Teams and thousands of sanitation workers for Friday’s Ganesh idol immersions. The civic body has also installed 43,270 temporary lights, arranged medical support and activated a dedicated control room.

Hyderabad is preparing for the September 25 Ganesh idol immersion procession marking the end of 12-day festivities. Civic bodies have cleared routes, prepared local immersion points, installed barricades and deployed cranes along key stretches near Hussain Sagar.

The CDSCO has warned against indiscriminate use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing associated risks including chronic kidney disease. It has directed State drug authorities to enforce prescription requirements, while advising doctors, retailers and the public to promote safer medicine use.

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association has sought statewide safety audits, timely funding and better protection for healthcare workers in government hospitals. Citing concerns at RIMS Adilabad and MGM Hospital, it also demanded emergency repairs and faster completion of projects.

BikeWo Green Tech plans to build an operating fleet of around 10,000 vehicles in FY 2026-27, backed by a Rs 76-crore preferential warrant issue. The company is expanding into EV leasing, asset ownership and specialised mobility services.

GMR Aero Technic and StandardAero have signed an agreement to establish GAT as an authorised service centre for on-wing engine support in the Asia-Pacific region, offering airlines services including inspections, engine replacements, preservation, software upgrades and logistics support.

A Hyderabad consumer panel has directed a hospital and neurosurgeon to pay Rs 20 lakh compensation after finding a deficiency in post-operative care following spinal surgery. The complainant later underwent emergency revision surgeries in the United States.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that six party delegations will visit thermal power stations and Singareni headquarters across Telangana on Thursday. The teams will assess generation, coal supplies and shutdowns amid allegations of a power shortage.

Former Warangal (West) MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar was discharged from a private hospital after suffering injuries during an alleged police assault at MGM Hospital. Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and several BRS leaders spoke to him and enquired about his health.

An 18-year-old nursing student was found dead behind the bathroom at her home in Vengannapalem of Julurupad mandal. Police suspect she may have been raped and murdered based on injuries and disarray of clothing, and are investigating the case.

The Telangana Polytechnic JAC has threatened to resume protests, including examination boycott, if the government fails to issue a formal order by September 25 retaining polytechnics under the Technical Education department and SBTET, despite recent assurances from officials.

KAVACH 4.0 has been commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway over 108 route km between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi. The upgrade improves train-location accuracy, signal information, station communication and integration with electronic interlocking systems.