Telangana

Despite bans, Chinese manja continues to be sold openly in Hyderabad, including Dhoolpet, with traders demonstrating its sharpness on social media. The Animal Warriors Conservation Society urged authorities and online platforms to enforce strict action to protect birds and curb illegal trade

B Tech final-year student Vamsi Varma from Peddapalli district was found dead in his rented room in Mamnoor, allegedly by suicide. Police have registered a case and are investigating, while the reasons behind his death remain unclear

A six-year-old boy suffered critical burn injuries after receiving a severe electric shock while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in an overhead power line at Dakur village in Sangareddy district. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania Hospital

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad while protesting alleged government inaction on farmers’ issues, including soybean procurement. BRS cadres staged a bandh, disrupting transport as shops and institutions remained closed amid heavy police deployment to maintain order 

ONGC expert teams from Mumbai and Delhi are reaching Mori in Andhra Pradesh to tackle a massive gas well blaze. Officials said flame intensity has reduced, 600 villagers were evacuated, and authorities are assessing conditions before final firefighting operations begin

An unidentified man, around 40, was found dead at Safilguda Mini Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning. Police suspect suicide, shifted the body for post-mortem, and launched an investigation to establish identity and circumstances after locals alerted authorities

A year after its foundation was laid, construction of the new Osmania General Hospital building is yet to take off as the mandatory No Objection Certificate for change of land use remains pending, delaying the Rs 2,700-crore project

BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju strongly opposed the proposed reorganisation of GHMC, alleging it was aimed at erasing Secunderabad’s 200-year-old identity. He warned of a mass movement if the Congress government proceeds without public consultation

Forest officials arrested three men from Thotraposhamgudem village in Dandepalli mandal for allegedly hunting a wild boar and consuming its meat. The accused were caught following a tip-off and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

A road accident at Sarapaka in Burgampahad mandal led to the arrest of a ganja smuggler transporting 15 kg of marijuana worth Rs 7.65 lakh. In a separate incident, excise officials seized 7.4 kg ganja at Paloncha

Collector Pamela Satpathy and Police Commissioner Gaush Alam directed TGMDC to install CCTV cameras at sand quarries, checkposts and record rooms to monitor loading, weighing and movement of sand, aiming to curb illegal transportation and storage

Residents of Venrock Enclave in Alwal flagged alleged encroachment attempts on a 200-year-old open well at Hydraa’s Prajavani, urging authorities to protect the historic water source. Hydraa received multiple complaints seeking protection of open spaces

Suspected marital discord led to the suicides of a woman and her husband within hours of each other in Ilapur thanda under Ameenpur police limits. The couple, originally from Andhra Pradesh, had been living separately for the past few months

Workers of the sick Mancherial Cement Company began a week-long relay hunger strike, opposing the proposed auction of company assets and urging the government to intervene and revive the 67-year-old cement plant that has been shut for years

Kethana Avenue Residents Welfare Association inaugurated newly installed CC cameras at Fathullaguda to enhance public safety. The initiative, supported by residents and corporator funds, aims to deter crime and strengthen coordination with the police

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan advised newly appointed Additional and Zonal Commissioners to develop a thorough understanding of departmental roles to ensure coordinated civic governance, during a one-day orientation programme held at the GHMC head office

Khammam Two-Wheeler Mechanics Association provided Rs 10,000 financial assistance to its member Mulakalapalli Naresh, who underwent a kidney operation, reaffirming its commitment to support members facing medical and financial hardships

Telangana government has ruled out realignment of the Robert’s Road widening in Malkajgiri, citing lake and defence land constraints, but assured fair compensation within two months to 54 affected property owners

Concerned over a rise in suicides involving the highly toxic paraquat pesticide, MLAs urged the Telangana government to ban its sale and strengthen dialysis facilities, while the Health Minister said new dialysis units and hospital recruitments were underway

Adilabad defeated Nizamabad by 30 runs in the North Zone league of the TFA Telangana Gold Cup at Nirmal. Mohammed Kashif starred with bat and ball. Armoor beat Nirmal, while Musaddiq guided Adilabad to another win in the tournament

Total Football Academy (Tofa) clinched the Hyderabad Elite 9s Cup with a 4-1 win over Brothers in the final at Battlefield Ground, Sun City. Shabbir Ali and Dr Samiuddin Ahmed presented prizes after the thrilling football contest

Nalgonda District entered the final of the HCA B-Division T-20 knock cricket tournament with a thrilling Super Over win against Ensconse in Hyderabad. DS Keerthan Praise starred with 60 runs, while Syed Ghazi Abbas impressed with both bat and ball

School Education Department has extended Sankranti holidays for all schools in Telangana up to January 16, following the Kanuma festival declaration as an optional holiday. Schools under all managements will now reopen on January 17

Chandrapur district recorded a rise in tiger-related human deaths despite preventive measures, triggering fear among villagers, criticism from legislators, and concerns over escalating man-animal conflict near forest areas