Telangana

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges such as LPG charges, gas surcharge or fuel cost recovery by default in bills. Consumers can report violations through the National Consumer Helpline or e-Jagriti portal.

Primary health centres (PHCs) in Kothagudem district are set to face a severe shortage of doctors as 32 out of 65 medical officers are leaving to pursue postgraduate courses. With only 28 doctors remaining, many PHCs, especially those in remote agency areas, will be managed by nurses and support staff.

TGPSC has given candidates a final chance to update their one-time registration details and upload certificates by April 10, warning that no extensions will be granted and incomplete profiles may affect eligibility for upcoming recruitment notifications.

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged CM A Revanth Reddy to contest Siddipet, predicting Congress’s defeat in the next Assembly elections. He accused the government of neglecting weaker sections, misusing job appointments, and curtailing Assembly discussions

Despite repeated assurances from oil marketing companies, district officials and police that fuel reserves in Hyderabad are sufficient for 60 days, panic buying continued across the city. Officials clarified there is no scarcity of petrol or diesel, but the surge in demand temporarily affected supply at some outlets.

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, announced completion of 2,000 robotic procedures using the Xi robotic surgical system. The minimally invasive platform, deployed across multiple specialties, offers superior precision, reduced patient pain, faster recovery, and improved outcomes in complex surgical cases.

CPI (M-L) Mass Line state secretary Potu Ranga Rao has called on the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that denies SC/ST caste status to individuals who convert to Christianity or Islam. He argued that the verdict reinforces Manusmriti-based discrimination and undermines centuries of struggle against caste oppression.

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully removed a 35 cm ovarian tumor from a 59-year-old woman from Vemulawada. The patient underwent a comprehensive staging laparotomy and has recovered, highlighting advanced surgical oncology capabilities in Hyderabad.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly suppressing him and other party opponents over the past two and a half years. Speaking in Jagtial, he vowed to challenge the Chief Minister and defend party workers.

A fisherman drowned while fishing in Andugulapally lake, Veludurthy mandal, on Tuesday. His family discovered his belongings the next day, prompting authorities to deploy expert divers who retrieved his body. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar assured that the city has sufficient fuel reserves for 60 days and dismissed rumours of shortage. Officials from police, revenue and civil supplies departments have been deployed at fuel stations to monitor the situation.

Oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL and IOCL assured that adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available across Hyderabad and Telangana. They said temporary disruptions at some fuel stations were due to panic buying and urged the public to avoid unnecessary stocking.

Canteens and restaurants in Hyderabad are facing severe difficulties for the third consecutive week due to restricted supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Many eateries have reduced menu items or suspended kitchen operations, while roadside tiffin centres are disappearing from highways.

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad are facing severe hardship due to the shortage of auto LPG at fuel stations. Long queues and limited supply have disrupted their daily earnings and transport services, with drivers alleging overcharging and delays.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has begun registrations for its 64th Campus Placement Programme for newly qualified CAs. Recruitment interviews will be held across major centres, including Hyderabad, in April 2026, with several reputed companies participating.

The National AIDS Control Organisation organised the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala in Hyderabad under Mission AIDS Suraksha to strengthen district-level HIV response. Officials highlighted the importance of data-driven interventions in 19 priority districts in Telangana.

Unidentified persons robbed a woman of a four-tola gold chain at knifepoint in Miyapur after entering her house on the pretext of providing an internet connection. The accused sprayed pepper powder in her eyes before fleeing.

Telangana’s government hospitals are struggling to retain doctors trained in public institutions as recruitment delays stretch up to a year. Medical associations warn that corporate hospitals are quickly hiring specialists, contributing to a growing shortage of doctors in government facilities.

Residents of around 20 villages and Huzurabad municipality have opposed the State government’s plan to shift the Karimnagar dumping yard near Sirsapalli. A Joint Action Committee has been formed to protest the move, citing concerns over pollution and crop damage.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy resigned from the party citing mental agony and alleged injustice to party workers in Jagtial. He criticised the leadership for encouraging turncoat MLA Sanjay Kumar and ignoring long-time Congress leaders.

Former sarpanch and BRS leader Pamu Silvaraju was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons near Pandregupalli village in Khammam district. Police have formed three teams to trace him after his family lodged a complaint.

A 55-year-old fisherman from Peddampet village drowned while pulling a fishing net in an irrigation tank near Dharmaraopet. Fellow fishermen failed to rescue him. Police later retrieved the body with the help of divers and registered a case.

A legal dispute has erupted between Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh and pharmaceutical companies over allegations of high sugar content in products marketed as ORS. Medical associations have backed the doctor, calling the legal notices an attempt to silence public health advocacy.

Police arrested a bakery owner for illegally selling petrol to motorists near the old bus stand and seized 30 litres of fuel during a raid. SP Akhil Mahajan also urged the public not to believe rumours about fuel shortages.