Telangana

A woman doctor from Banjara Hills lost Rs 10 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake online trading platform. Initial small profits gained her confidence, but withdrawal was blocked. The Hyderabad cybercrime police are investigating the case.

GHMC has begun excavation for a steel flyover and underpass near KBR Park, affecting traffic in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills. Commuters are advised to follow diversion routes as road narrowing and peak-hour congestion are expected during construction.

TGSRTC has restored the T-24 ticket tariffs for Metro Deluxe buses from March 1. The earlier temporary discount has ended. Revised fares are Rs 150 for adults, Rs 120 for women and senior citizens, and Rs 100 for children.

Avio Smart Market Stack has signed a shareholders’ agreement to acquire a minority stake in Hyderabad-based Huwel Lifesciences. Huwel’s tuberculosis diagnostic platform recently underwent a government health assessment and offers testing at a significantly lower cost per sample.

Residents allege that some massage centres in Hyderabad’s prime areas are operating as brothels, causing discomfort to office workers and women. Police say action is taken when complaints are received and have urged citizens to report illegal activities.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged citizens to celebrate Holi responsibly and warned of strict action against troublemakers. DJs are banned, liquor outlets will close temporarily, and She Teams will monitor harassment. Extra security will also be deployed during Ramzan.

Kulsumpura Traffic Police conducted a road safety awareness programme at Nanal Nagar on Monday. Additional DCP C. Venugopal Reddy reminded motorists about mandatory helmet and seat belt rules. Around 15 free helmets were distributed to eligible riders.

Hyderabad will host the 12th Panacea 2026 – Natural Products Expo India from March 6 to 8 at People’s Plaza. The biennial event will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing organic foods, herbal products, wellness innovations and eco-friendly solutions.

Hyderabad Police clarified that no traffic fine concessions have been announced for the March 14 Lok Adalat. Commissioner VC Sajjanar called viral social media videos claiming waivers false and warned of strict action against those spreading misinformation.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolition drive in Telangana's Khammam district, calling it bulldozer raj. He alleged that hundreds of Bhoodan houses were razed without notice and accused the Congress of adopting displacement policies similar to BJP-ruled states.

Country Club unveiled a unique ‘Holi Pichkari Car’ ahead of its Rang Basant 2026 celebrations at Begumpet. Chairman Y. Rajeev Reddy launched the Chalo Pattaya VIP Membership Card at the event attended by actor Poonam Kaur and designer Sudhakar.

Two prefabricated container hospitals have been set up in remote agency villages of Khammam district to provide emergency and primary healthcare. Established by the forest department and ITDA Bhadrachalam with TGFDCL funds, the facilities will offer twice-weekly services and immunisation support.

The Mancherial district principal court has posted to March 5 the hearing on a fresh petition seeking police custody of BRS district president Balka Suman in connection with a case related to an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra accused the Congress government of running a Bulldozer Raj in Telangana and urged Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand on demolitions, rebuild houses for displaced families and review implementation of pre-election promises.

Cyberabad Traffic Police restricted vehicle movement near the US Consulate General due to security concerns amid the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Roads were blocked, causing congestion. Commuters heading to Gowlidoddi and the Financial District were advised to use alternate routes.

Amberpet police arrested four alleged illegal moneylenders after three members of a family died by suicide in Bapu Nagar. Suicide notes reportedly blamed loan harassment. Police booked the accused under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and remanded them to custody.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded cancellation of the Suryapet mining blocks e-auction, alleging procedural lapses, statutory violations and lack of forest clearances. He sought an independent probe and fresh notification after full compliance with environmental safeguards

Forest officials have confirmed tiger movement in the Mothkuraopet forest area of Bheemaram mandal in Jagtial district after attacks on oxen and calves. Trap cameras have been installed as search operations continue to monitor the big cat’s movement

A spotted deer that strayed out of the forest was injured in a stray dog attack near Jeedipally village in Manoharabad mandal of Medak district. Farmers rescued the animal and handed it over to forest officials for treatment

BRS workers and farmers staged a rasta-roko in Narayanraopet mandal of Siddipet district, demanding release of irrigation water from Ranganyaka Sagar and Mallanna Sagar, completion of pending canals and timely release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Hyderabad visit, alleging that Telangana was being treated as the AICC’s ATM and questioning whether the Congress leader would review the status of six guarantees and other election promises.

Uncertainty over Union Budget allocations has pushed Telangana into a fiscal squeeze. With no firm Central support for major projects, the State may rely on higher borrowings, asset monetisation and tax revisions to sustain welfare and infrastructure commitments

Newly elected sarpanches in the erstwhile Karimnagar district are using innovative methods, including gorilla mascot costumes, to tackle the monkey menace. While temporary relief is seen, controversy has erupted in some districts over reported stray dog killings.

The Telangana government has set up a 24x7 Control Room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to assist citizens amid the Middle East crisis. Officials are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian embassies to help stranded residents.