Telangana

Inadequate preschool access, high private costs, and policy shifts threaten smooth educational transitions, undermining learning outcomes and long-term life chances

An outsourced assistant engineer with the Housing Department was arrested in Adilabad’s Narnoor mandal for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme.

A male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra has trekked over 400 km across five districts, sparking panic after straying into Yadadri Bhongir. Forest officials confirmed the tiger is searching for a mate, using scent-marking and other signals to attract females.

The Telangana High Court has refused to stay the election process for the newly formed Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, dismissing petitions challenging its constitution. While one petition was dismissed outright, another was given time for a counter affidavit, with hearings scheduled for February 12.

The BJP is facing difficulties in finding suitable candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district, which has 20 municipalities including five in Patancheru. The party leadership is now reportedly turning to opposition aspirants.

BRS alleged large-scale corruption in Singareni tender processes and accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s family of benefiting from irregularities. The party met the Governor seeking a CBI or judicial probe, citing inflated project costs and misuse of public funds

The Forest Department has intensified safety measures following reports of tiger movement in several districts. Expert committees, trap cages, trackers, thermal drones and camera traps have been deployed, while villagers have been advised to restrict movement in sensitive areas.

Banking services across India were disrupted as nearly 8 lakh public sector bank employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The unions argue that five-day banking is essential for employee wellbeing and sustainable services.

The Telangana government’s plan to shift the Sangareddy Sub-Registrar’s Office to Patancheru as part of its integrated registration office initiative has sparked opposition. BRS MLA Chintha Prabhakar urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy to withdraw the proposal.

Urea scarcity continued to trouble farmers in Medak district, with cultivators waiting for hours at a cooperative society to procure fertiliser. Limited supply and acre-wise distribution have affected agricultural operations at a crucial stage, farmers alleged

The Telangana Electricity Employees Joint Forum has announced a protest at Mint Compound against untimely and unilateral transfers by power utilities. Employees have urged the government to postpone transfers till June 2026 and said they will boycott a scheduled video conference

A mega job fair will be held on January 31 at King’s Palace Function Hall, Gudimalkapur, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, from 8 am to 1 pm. The fair will feature companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, ITES, education, and banking sectors, with some offering work-from-home options.

A snake entered the premises of a primary school in Indervelli, Adilabad, causing panic among students and parents. The reptile was later captured by a snake catcher and released into a forest area. Parents expressed concern over the unchecked growth of weeds and wild plants around the school.

The Telangana government’s plan to merge neighbouring sub-registrar offices into integrated registration offices has met resistance from TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy. He opposed the merger of the Sangareddy sub-registrar office and urged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy to withdraw the proposal.

The Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) 2026 notification will be issued on February 5, with online applications accepted from February 9 to April 18 without a late fee. The exam is scheduled for May 15.

A three-member gang involved in a house robbery at East Marredpally was arrested by Secunderabad Task Force and Lalaguda Police. Gold ornaments and mobile phones worth Rs 4.5 lakh were recovered, and the suspects had fled to Karnataka after the crime.

The Telangana LAWCET and PGLCET 2026 notification will be released on February 8. Applications for three-year and five-year law programmes, as well as postgraduate law courses, can be submitted between February 10 and April 1 without a late fee. The computer-based exams are scheduled for May 18, 2026.

A kindergarten student in Khairatabad, Hyderabad, was injured after being attacked by a stray dog while crossing the road near her home. A motorist intervened, and the child was rushed to a private hospital in Banjara Hills for treatment.

A wild tiger has been moving across villages in Yadadri–Bhuvanagiri, Telangana, attacking cattle and triggering panic. Forest officials are tracking it, warning residents across a 20-kilometre stretch.

Bank employees and officials in Mancherial held a rally demanding the implementation of a five-day work week, a long-pending request agreed upon by the union government in March 2024. Employees cited stress due to digitalisation, workload, target pressure, and staff shortage

Banking operations were affected in Khammam and Kothagudem as public sector bank employees staged a strike demanding a five-day work week. The protest followed failed talks with the Chief Labour Commissioner, with unions also opposing labour codes and privatisation

Elections to seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities will be held on February 11, with counting on February 13. State Election Commission announced a detailed schedule, reservation break-up, security measures and enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct across Telangana

MANUU students launched an indefinite strike demanding the immediate restoration of long-delayed Students’ Union elections. Leaders criticised the administration for intimidation and called for transparent dialogue, insisting the protest will continue until students’ democratic rights are upheld.

IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu dismissed reports of a secret ministers’ meeting, calling them misleading. He said discussions were routine and administrative, and cautioned against speculative reporting that could undermine democratic discourse.