Telangana

In Khammam, two men were sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined Rs 2 lakh each for their involvement in smuggling 200 kg of ganja and causing a fatal accident. The incident, which took place in April 2021 near V Venkatapalem, resulted in the deaths of an auto-rickshaw driver and a passenger.

Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj highlighted awareness as the most effective tool to curb cybercrime during a meeting with cyber warriors from various police stations in Sangareddy. He emphasized the importance of swift action to freeze fraudulent funds following online fraud complaints and encouraged teams to provide accurate information promptly.

Despite ongoing crackdowns, diversion of custom milled rice (CMR) continues in Telangana’s Mancherial and Nirmal districts, leading to significant government revenue losses. Recently, two millers in Mancherial were booked for diverting over 12,686 metric tonnes of rice worth Rs. 45 crore.

In compliance with UGC directives, MNR University has implemented strict measures to curb ragging, observing Anti-Ragging Day followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18.

The DRI Hyderabad unit apprehended a woman arriving from Bangkok at RGI Airport carrying 13.3 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at approximately Rs. 13.3 crore. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the broader network involved in this case.

Hydraa has issued an alert for Hyderabad, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall from August 13 to 15, especially in northern areas like Medchal and Cyberabad. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant, limit vehicle movement, and those in low-lying areas should move to safer locations

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested K Sujatha, a junior assistant at the Vikarabad Collector’s office, after she was caught accepting a bribe. The ACB registered a case following a complaint and conducted a trap operation that led to her arrest.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Telangana. In response, the School Education department has declared full holidays for government and private schools in Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, Warangal, and Yadadri districts for two days.

Seven individuals were arrested near Dimma village in Adilabad Rural mandal for involvement in banned gambling. The CCS acted on a tip-off, apprehending the accused during the illegal activity. They were handed over to local police for further investigation

Two men were swept away in separate incidents in Sangareddy district streams following heavy rains. Srinivas’s body was recovered from Yusufpur stream, while search continues for Bonala Bhaskar, missing after being carried away in Narinja stream during prayers

In Mancherial district, 25 rice millers have been identified for defaulting or diverting custom milled rice (CMR) from the Vanakalam and Yasangi seasons of 2022 to 2024, with an estimated value of Rs. 205.47 crore. Cases against nine millers have been registered under relevant laws, with penalties and interest imposed.

At the 1st Southasian Commemoration of The Doyens of Peace, 198 youths from eight countries shared visionary videos on South Asia’s future. Top videos were live-streamed, followed by a youth panel discussing peace, innovation, and non-violent solutions for regional progress

The surrogacy and child trafficking scam linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Centers has shaken Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to the transfer of investigations to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the Crime Branch. Over 25 individuals, including the clinic owner Dr. A Namratha, have been arrested for running an elaborate racket in the region.

Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh flagged off a mobile forensic lab equipped with advanced technology to enhance forensic services in the city. Senior police officials and forensic experts attended the launch at the commissionerate office.

Contractors in Telangana have raised strong objections to the State government’s Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure development. They argue that HAM should be limited to new road construction, while repairs and maintenance should remain under traditional models to protect small contractors and businesses.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy has accused the Congress government of causing a severe decline in Telangana’s public health and diagnostic services. According to Reddy, routine tests are being neglected due to lack of specialists and malfunctioning equipment, worsening the state’s healthcare scenario.

Shyamala Gopalan Educational Foundation adopted Government Junior College in Basavatarakam, Kothagudem. Plans include uniform distribution, mid-day meal programmes, career guidance, skill development, and heritage preservation, aiming to develop the college into a model institution with support from Sonu Sood Charity Foundation

A construction worker was injured after jumping from a building’s top floor in Rizvichaman, Karimnagar, to escape an aggressive troop of monkeys. He was immediately taken to the district hospital and is currently undergoing treatment

A political clash between Congress and BRS workers escalated at Pedda Shankarampet, Medak, after a verbal dispute in a local WhatsApp group. Police intervened promptly to diffuse tensions, ensuring no injuries were reported.

KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, successfully treated 13 patients, including three foreign nationals, for localized prostate cancer and enlargement using the Tulsa-Pro system — Southeast Asia’s first MRI-guided, incision-less day-care procedure launched by CMD Dr B Bhaskar Rao

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) will meet on August 22 to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, which includes the controversial diversion of Godavari waters. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for Telangana's water rights and its relations with neighboring states.

Bachupally police arrested Monchajyoti Bonia, a security guard, for cultivating a six-foot ganja plant in front of his house for personal use. The raid led to seizure of the plant, and a case under the NDPS Act has been registered

GHMC’s food safety wing inspected 25 Pista House restaurant outlets in Hyderabad, collecting 23 samples. Inspections revealed unhygienic kitchens, poor storage practices, uncovered dustbins, housefly infestations, and lack of proper temperature records in cold rooms

Following the Sigachi incident, Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya instructed officials and industry reps to enhance preparedness with modern equipment and conduct safety inspections of high-risk industries within two months. CCTV installation and emergency workshops were also mandated