Telangana

Tension prevailed in Damargidda as farmers protested against delay in compensation for lands acquired under the Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, briefly halting reservoir works before officials assured them of payment and proceeded with the ground-breaking ceremony.

South Central Railway announced that the Hyderabad–Tambaram Charminar Express will temporarily originate and terminate at Chennai Beach instead of Tambaram due to redevelopment works at Chennai Egmore station. The change will come into effect from April 5/6 until further notice.

A mega job fair will be held in Hyderabad on April 6, offering opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend. Entry is free, and preliminary interviews will be conducted at the venue.

Cyberabad police arrested two men in Ganesh Nagar and seized 316 grams of MDMA during a raid. The accused allegedly sourced drugs from a local supplier and sold them to customers. A case has been registered.

An autorickshaw driver climbed a cellphone tower in LB Nagar to protest an LPG shortage and long queues for fuel. Police and rescue teams responded quickly, while drivers across the city continue to face difficulties due to supply issues.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao condemned the attack on KCR’s Gajwel camp office and accused the Congress leadership of orchestrating it. He demanded immediate arrests and alleged that law and order was deteriorating under the current State government.

A 70-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife by attacking her with a knife at APR Luxuria gated community in Patancheru, Sangareddy district. The accused fled after the incident, while police registered a case and launched a search to trace him.

A controversy erupted during the election of the Khanapur municipality chairperson in Nirmal district after MLA Vedma Bojju reportedly argued with election officials. The process was briefly stalled amid claims of majority by BJP–BRS councillors.

The BRS student wing launched a campaign against the Musi Rejuvenation project in Hyderabad. Around 50 teams will tour bastis and colonies along the riverbanks until April 14 to interact with residents and highlight concerns over the project.

Congress workers allegedly led by DCC president T Anksha Reddy stormed and vandalised the Gajwel MLA camp office. BRS leaders condemned the incident, blamed the Congress government and called for a Gajwel town bandh on Sunday

BRS leader P Karthik Reddy clarified that the National Green Tribunal only disposed of his petition on the Musi River Rejuvenation project. He said the government assured the tribunal that no work would proceed without securing required environmental clearances.

The BRS–CPI alliance secured the chairperson and vice-chairperson posts of Kyathanpalli municipality in Mancherial district. BRS councillor Sandhya Rani was elected chairperson and CPI councillor Saritha vice-chairperson, ending a nearly two-month delay in the election process.

A WhatsApp group created by youngsters in Godavarikhani to warn members about drunk driving checkpoints was exposed after a member was caught during a police check. The local Sub-Inspector joined the group and warned members through a selfie video.

A CAG report has revealed that 12 departments at Osmania University have been functioning without sanctioned professor posts for years, with some also lacking associate professors. The audit flagged concerns over academic standards and staffing gaps affecting teaching and research.

BRS activists were placed under house arrest in parts of Adilabad and Nirmal districts ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit. Party leaders criticised the Congress government for suppressing the Opposition and detaining cadres before the official tour.

A cement-laden truck crashed into a residential school in Mudhole mandal of Nirmal district on Saturday, injuring the driver whose leg was severed in the impact. A major tragedy was averted as students and teachers had already left after half-day school.

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar urged the State government to respect the public verdict in Kyatanapally municipality of Mancherial district, where BRS and CPI councillors plan to share power. He called for peaceful conduct of chairman and vice-chairman elections.

A Singareni Collieries employee died and three others were injured after a speeding car rammed into an electric pole at Rajesh Theatre turning in Godavarikhani on Saturday morning. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.

Unidentified miscreants allegedly stole two LPG cylinders from a house in Husnabad in Siddipet district early Friday after jumping over the compound wall. The incident shocked residents and raised concerns about safety amid a reported shortage of LPG.

Three persons were injured after two groups clashed with sticks at Bowenpally Centre Point in Hyderabad on Friday night. In a separate incident, a man was attacked by a group at Falaknuma over financial disputes. Police registered cases and began investigations.

The Telangana civil supplies department has seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 and April 3, valued at Rs 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases and 216 FIRs were registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act.

The Hyderabad Police’s Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) has intensified its vigilance against the sale of chemically ripened mangoes in city markets. Commissioner VC Sajjanar cautioned citizens to avoid fruits with unnatural colour, odour, or taste, as they may be ripened using hazardous chemicals like Calcium Carbide.

It is time for government to focus on developing regions that have become hostage to violent activities by naxalite groups

A fire broke out near the Farahabad checkpost in Turkapally beat under Amrabad Tiger Reserve on Friday night, close to the conclusion of the Saleshwaram jathara. Thousands of devotees were returning after visiting the Lord Shiva temple when the blaze erupted about 700 metres from the main road.