Telangana

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

In a joint operation, the GRP, RPF, and Eagle Team apprehended a 20-year-old agricultural labourer at Secunderabad railway station for smuggling 21.4 kg of marijuana. The suspect was allegedly working for a drug network based in Andhra Pradesh.

A fertiliser distribution drive turned chaotic in Khammam district as farmers thronged PACS centres in search of urea. At Karepalli, an agriculture officer fainted after being mobbed by the crowd. Despite early arrival and long queues, many farmers were denied urea due to a token-based system favouring prior recipients.

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has announced a strategic plan to position Telangana as an eco-tourism hub, with Niladri Hills set to be developed as a flagship site. Funds will be mobilised from the Tourism and Endowments Departments to support the initiative.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested two men from Gujarat for duping a city resident of Rs 32 lakh through a fake trading app. The accused, including a former Ranji player, are linked to 12 similar fraud cases across multiple States

The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) has called off its protest and resumed healthcare services across the state after receiving assurances from Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha. The minister, along with senior officials, held late-night talks with TANHA representatives, promising resolution of both financial and administrative concerns.

TTF Hyderabad 2025, a two-day B2B travel trade fair, opened at HICC with 150 exhibitors from 10 States and five countries, and 4,000 travel professionals. Tourism boards and private players showcased offerings to boost business ahead of the festive season

At the SARAS Fair 2025 in Hyderabad, several Self-Help Group women were asked to vacate their stalls to accommodate participants from other states, despite earlier government promises of support. The fair, inaugurated by Minister D. Anasuya, was meant to empower SHG women, but many now allege mismanagement, lack of facilities, and broken assurances.

Financial District is transforming into a “City within a City,” combining work, housing, and lifestyle. Strong rental growth, marquee corporate investments, and 90,000–100,000 upcoming jobs underscore the district’s resilience and end-user-driven real estate demand

GHMC Additional Commissioner stressed the importance of training engineers in heritage restoration while inaugurating a two-day conservation programme by QQSUDA and AKTC. Site visits, expert talks, and live demonstrations were conducted at the Telangana Assembly and Qutb Shahi Tombs

Indian Bank is hosting the Assets Fair 2025 in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, on September 20–21, featuring over 120 residential and commercial properties from multiple zones. The fair aims to provide buyers and investors transparent opportunities to purchase at attractive prices

BJP MP Etala Rajender from Malkajgiri has publicly denied rumours of his defection to another party, calling the reports false and misleading. In a statement posted on X, he criticised certain media outlets and YouTube channels for spreading misinformation and urged them not to tarnish his reputation.

A farmer couple from Pothireddpally village in Telangana’s Medak district attempted suicide due to mounting debts of Rs. 5 lakh, incurred while arranging their daughters’ weddings. The husband succumbed to the poison, while his wife remains in critical condition at Gandhi Hospital.

IMD-Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms in Hyderabad till September 25. Heavy rainfall is likely on Saturday in Nizamabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Nagarkurnool. After a brief spell of sunshine on Friday, rains are expected to return by early Saturday

Ahead of local body polls, several Congress leaders and workers from Nalgonda joined the BRS, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises. BRS leader Ravinder Kumar welcomed them, asserting the party’s grassroots loyalty and commitment to welfare schemes

Telangana government has declared the Secretariat a no-fly zone for drones after images of the building during Ganesh immersion went viral. Signages will be installed, and violators face stern action, drawing sharp social media reactions

Paathulothu Dassi, a 55-year-old tribal woman farmer in Nalgonda, died from complications after sustaining a leg fracture in a urea stampede five days ago. Local BRS leaders blamed the government and demanded accountability for the tragedy

The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction over a PIL questioning the eligibility of BRS MLC P. Venkatrami Reddy, citing lack of documentary evidence regarding his resignation from the IAS. Petitioners claimed the DoPT had not accepted his resignation, making his MLC post invalid.

Eggs meant for children through Huzurabad anganwadi centres were found in a local wine shop. An inquiry revealed the eggs reached the shop via beneficiaries, not anganwadi staff. A case against the shop will be filed after the investigation

A native of Lal Bazaar, Ashok along with his five-year-old daughter ended their life by jumping into Komatikunta Lake in Petbasheerabad

TBGKS leaders staged a protest at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding that the management declare net profits and release a 35 percent profit share to workers. They alleged that only 16.9 percent of last year’s declared profits reached employees, with the rest diverted for company development.

Outsourced employees at the Government General Hospital in Suryapet staged a novel protest by seeking alms on the streets after not receiving salaries for five months. The workers demanded timely wage disbursal and urged the government to resolve the issue before the upcoming festival.

NTPC Ramagundam has won the CII Excellent Energy Efficiency Plant Award 2025 for the fifth time, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability. The plant continues to set benchmarks for sustainable and innovative practices

Heavy rains are allegedly being exploited by pharmaceutical and chemical companies in Sangareddy to discharge untreated effluents into local water bodies. In Bonthapally and Isnapur, tanks turned red and contaminated water flowed into paddy fields, causing health issues and panic among farmers.