Telangana

The Telangana Education Commission has recommended the State government to scrap the fee reimbursement scheme for private colleges that underperform for more than two years. Student bodies have opposed the move, warning it could affect lakhs of students from economically weaker sections

Cybercrime DSP N Venugopal Reddy advised JNTU-Sulthanpur students not to fall prey to cyber fraudsters promising easy money. Speaking at a Cyber Jagrukta programme, he urged victims to call 1930 to register complaints and warned against digital arrest scams.

Doctors at MNJ Institute of Oncology have protested the appointment of Dr Sadashivudu from NIMS as in-charge Director. The Telangana Government Doctors Association expressed dissatisfaction, stating senior faculty were overlooked and urging the government to resolve the issue promptly.

A 33-year-old software engineer from Vijayawada was found dead inside his car near Exit 11 at Pedda Amberpet on the Outer Ring Road on Tuesday evening. Abdullapurmet police registered a case and are investigating the cause of death

A sacred Venkateswara Padam formation appeared on a teak log while it was being processed at a timber depot in Bowenpally, Secunderabad. Staff described the occurrence as spiritually significant. The log has been kept on display at the premises.

A dairy unit owner was arrested in Masab Tank for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ghee by mixing palm oil and vanaspati with cream. Officials seized goods worth Rs 18.26 lakh during a joint Task Force operation.

A 17-year-old girl from Dharmapuri mandal died while undergoing treatment after attempting suicide in December. Police said she allegedly took the extreme step following betrayal by her lover. A case has been registered based on a complaint by her mother.

Residents of Kalyan Nagar in Erragadda have expressed anger over a six-month delay in GHMC road works. Locals say unfinished cement-concrete roads have caused dust, debris and safety hazards, while officials claim the project is being executed in phases.

Telangana’s real estate sector, especially in Hyderabad, has faced a prolonged slowdown over the past two years. Industry stakeholders cite policy uncertainty, administrative decisions and global headwinds as key reasons behind declining housing sales, new launches and office space demand.

About 10 labourers were injured when a swarm of honeybees attacked them while they were carrying out repair work on the Sarvai canal in Nizamabad village of Konaraopet mandal. The injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment.

Unidentified persons allegedly threw cattle dung on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Ramdas Junction in Medak. Congress leaders staged a rasta roko demanding action. Police are examining CCTV footage and said stern action will be taken against those responsible.

Sai Deekshith of Carmel Convent High School-Mancherial represented the state at a national-level sub-junior event in West Bengal. Three other students won medals at the Chief Minister’s Cup Athletic Meet in Warangal and were felicitated by the school management.

Ex-TASA Shakti, a multi-agency security dialogue, was held at Secunderabad Military Station to enhance coordination between armed forces, police, railways, and civil administrations. Officials discussed emerging security threats and disaster management strategies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has launched a One-Time Settlement scheme offering up to 30% rebate on accumulated interest for pending property tax dues. The scheme, valid till March 31, 2026, requires full payment of principal arrears to avail benefits.

Two men who went missing in the Godavari river while bathing after Holi celebrations near Manugur were found dead the next day. They reportedly ventured into deeper waters. Police suspended night search operations and later recovered the bodies with expert swimmers.

Hyderabad Police and H-NEW arrested two foreign nationals and seized 150 grams of MDMA worth Rs 25 lakh under Rajendra Nagar limits. The accused allegedly sourced drugs online and used dead-drop methods for distribution in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

The Knowledge Resource Centre at IIT Hyderabad will host a two-day national symposium, Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library (AIDL) 2026, on March 6–7 at its Sangareddy campus. With India’s disability population at 2.68 crore and global estimates exceeding 15 per cent, the symposium aims to foster dialogue and collaborative solutions to empower persons with disabilities.

Senior doctors in Telangana opposed the suspension of medical staff after a stray dog allegedly mutilated a body at Jadcherla Area Hospital. TGGDA blamed TGMSIDC for infrastructure gaps and termed the government’s action scapegoating instead of addressing systemic failures.

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across Telangana with enthusiasm as people gathered in apartments, parks, and localities to smear gulal and share sweets. Indira Park Walkers Association hosted a lively event attended by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy.

KT Rama Rao distributed financial aid cheques to 16 MBBS students in Hyderabad, supported by Bandari Lakshma Reddy and the BLR Charitable Trust, helping underprivileged students continue medical education

Dalit activists in Velur village protested against R&B officials for demolishing a platform meant for a B R Ambedkar statue. Activists rebuilt the platform amid police presence, asserting their constitutional rights

A car travelling on NH-65 near Nandikandi in Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy district, caught fire after smoke was noticed from the engine. The driver quickly pulled over, allowing passengers to escape unharmed.

The election of chairpersons and deputy chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities, Kyathanapally, Khanapur and Ibrahimpatnam, remains unresolved despite completion in 120 other urban local bodies. The High Court has directed the State to conclude the process in Ibrahimpatnam within three weeks.

Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has sharply criticised the suspension of medical staff at Jadcherla Area Hospital, arguing that poor infrastructure and delays in handing over the mortuary are to blame for the shocking incident where a stray dog allegedly mutilated a dead body.