Telangana

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

The State government has prepared plans to develop a six-kilometre Kondagattu Giri Pradakshina road with lighting, parking and basic facilities. The project includes a ghat road stretch and requires forest land, for which clearances are being processed.

An IIT Hyderabad final-year Computer Science student has received the institute’s highest-ever placement offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Netherlands-based firm Optiver, marking a major milestone in IITH’s 17-year placement history.

Despite a ban, nylon glass-coated manja is being sold online, raising concerns among wildlife activists who urge Telangana police to act against e-commerce platforms, citing deaths and injuries to birds, animals and humans

Anomalies in voter lists in Kothagudem and Edulapuram, with votes registered in areas with no residents and migrants voting in multiple locations. Officials plan action, with objections due by January 7

BRS women leaders, led by former MLA Gongidi Sunitha, criticised MLC K Kavitha for her remarks against the party and its leadership, accusing her of double standards, weakening the party and staging drama over her resignation from the Council

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a strict clarification banning the use of power banks to charge mobile phones or any electronic devices during flights. The decision follows multiple global incidents involving lithium battery fires on board aircraft.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned and dead on a roadside in Babulreddy Nagar, Mailardevpally. Police are examining CCTV footage and hospital birth records to identify the parents. A case has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing.

An FIR has been registered at Ramgopalpet PS after fake 2BHK certificates were submitted for flats in Gandimaisamma Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri. Investigation revealed forged RDO stamps, prompting legal action against those responsible for creating bogus certificates.

Miyapur police arrested two members of a four-person motorcycle theft gang and recovered 21 stolen bikes worth Rs 80 lakh. The gang targeted residential and commercial areas across Hyderabad, while two other members remain at large.