Telangana

The parents of 21-year-old Nakkala Uday Kiran from Sangareddy donated his organs after he was declared brain dead following a bus accident. Under the Jeevandan programme, five organs were retrieved, marking the 53rd organ donation in Telangana this year.

A woman travelling from Ananthapur to Hyderabad reported the loss of 20 tolas of gold ornaments after reaching the Central Bus Station. Afzalgunj police have registered a case and launched an investigation, suspecting theft during transit.

Oil Marketing Companies have confirmed that petrol, diesel and LPG supply in Telangana remains stable and sufficient. Daily LPG deliveries stand at 2.18 lakh cylinders, with demand normalising. Authorities also continue promoting PNG and improving distribution systems across the State.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy warned of strict action against illegal dumping of construction waste on government land. During a visit to Boduppal, he directed CCTV monitoring, vehicle seizure, and cost recovery from violators.

Fifty-four degree colleges in Telangana failed to secure any admissions this academic year, while over 53 per cent of seats remained vacant across institutions. DOST counselling data highlights sharp enrolment gaps, particularly in rural colleges and major universities like Osmania.

Salesforce has partnered with NMIMS to digitally transform its admissions process using Agentforce and MuleSoft. The platform enables AI-driven student engagement, automated lead management and streamlined application workflows, enhancing transparency, efficiency and real-time decision-making across the admissions ecosystem.

A 45-year-old woman, Oora Sammakka, died after suffering an electric shock while hanging clothes at her residence in Yellanda village of Wardhannapet mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival

The Race Course Pump House in Secunderabad Cantonment is set to be demolished for the NH-44 elevated corridor project between Paradise Circle and Suchitra Junction. Authorities plan to reconstruct the 10 lakh-gallon facility on nearby defence land after approvals.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 schedule for degree admissions. The three-phase process begins on April 15, with seat allotments and reporting spread across May and June. Classes are set to begin from July 1.

A woman from Chaitanyapuri has accused a man of cheating her under the pretext of marriage by posing as an FCI employee. Police say he allegedly demanded dowry and used fake credentials. He has been arrested and fake documents seized.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Nampally’s Red Hills area, triggering panic among residents. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and evacuated 23 people safely. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.

A four-year-old boy died in Mulugu district after allegedly consuming poison-laced Balamrutham placed to tackle monkey menace near an Anganwadi centre. The incident has triggered outrage among residents, raising serious concerns over safety and administrative negligence.

The government has decided to provide NEET, IIT JEE and CLAT coaching to students in KGBVs, along with social welfare and gurukulam schools. Selected students will undergo training in specialised institutions from the next academic year.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav provided financial assistance to farmers whose maize crop was damaged due to a fire caused by an electric short circuit in Nigini village, and assured support while directing officials to investigate the incident

AIG Hospitals has signed an MoU with ICMR to collaborate on digital health, healthcare management and translational medicine. The partnership will focus on joint research, funding opportunities and innovation aimed at delivering scalable and impactful healthcare solutions.

Salar Jung Museum is hosting Varna Mythri, a retrospective of artist Rumale Chennabasaviah, showcasing around 80 works. The exhibition highlights his nature-inspired art and spiritual depth, marking the first time his works are being displayed in Hyderabad.

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The BRS demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Anganwadi mobile phone procurement, questioning pricing and tender details. The demand followed a legal notice by Minister Seethakka, further escalating the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition.

TOEFL has launched a global Dance Stitch Competition inviting students to showcase study-abroad aspirations through creative videos on Instagram. Participants can win tuition awards of up to $5,000, with entries open until April 15 and winners announced later in April.

Minister Seethakka issued a legal notice to BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao, alleging a defamatory campaign over Anganwadi mobile phone procurement. She demanded removal of social media posts and an apology within 48 hours, denying any role in the tender process.

Tension prevailed at Punjagutta police station after an altercation between police and advocate S. Subbarao in a cheating case linked to folk singer Mangli. A breath analyser test showed alcohol presence, which Subbarao disputed, alleging harassment. No case was registered.

Nagaram village in Vikarabad district has banned belt shops following a resolution by the Gram Panchayat led by sarpanch N Laxmi Srinivas. Villagers supported the move to curb liquor addiction, improve health, and prevent financial distress among families.

Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of restricting crop procurement in Telangana, claiming farmers are forced to sell produce below MSP. He demanded immediate procurement of Bengal gram, maize and jowar across all centres in the State.

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy protested at Siddapur reservoir, accusing the Congress government of delaying funds and ignoring his requests. He warned of project damage as contractors withdrew, while the TPCC chief cited financial constraints.