Telangana

A Khammam court sentenced three persons to 20 years in prison and fined them Rs 2 lakh each in a ganja case. Police seized 194 kg of ganja from their car in 2021 and proved they were supplying it to Hyderabad

CPI (ML) Mass Line workers staged a protest in Khammam against US-Israeli military action on Iran and burnt an effigy. Party leaders warned the attacks could trigger an energy crisis and alleged links between India’s foreign policy stance and the conflict.

A few students at the Tribal Welfare Residential Girls Junior College in Eturunagaram of Mulugu district fell ill due to suspected food poisoning on Wednesday night. They were treated at a hospital and discharged the same day.

BRS leaders alleged that Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s family-linked company was operating crusher units without permissions at an illegal quarry in Kotwalguda near Rajendranagar. A fact-finding team demanded seizure of the units, a probe, and the Minister’s resignation

Cotton farmers in Adilabad and neighbouring districts are facing losses after the Cotton Corporation of India stopped procurement on February 27. With no extension granted, farmers are selling produce to private traders at much lower prices

A camera trap in Kawal Tiger Reserve captured a rare moment of a sloth bear carrying two cubs on its back while walking along a forest track. Officials say such sightings are uncommon in the Telangana reserve

The Telangana Council of Higher Education plans to introduce AI tutors in colleges from 2026-27 academic year to support lecturers in newly introduced UG and PG programmes. The digital assistants will provide personalised guidance, explanations and doubt-clearing to improve student learning

Hyderabad police, with the Task Force (CCS), arrested three men for possessing and attempting to sell 72 grams of MDMA in Abid Road. The accused planned to sell the drug at Rs 6,000–Rs 8,000 per gram. Four mobile phones were seized.

A Madhapur court convicted three brothers for murdering their sibling, Devendra Prasad Mishra, in November 2016. The convicts were sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹2,000 each. Madhapur Police had arrested them soon after the incident.

Hyderabad Police launched ‘Margadarshak,’ a community guidance initiative under HCSC, aimed at helping women, children, and vulnerable individuals access police, legal, and counselling support. The program encourages early reporting and timely assistance for distress situations.

Parents of a Class 9 student staged a protest after he went missing from a government-run Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Chennur. The boy was later traced in Karimnagar after going there to attend a friend’s birthday and brought back safely.

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry will host ‘SheRise – Give to Gain’ in Hyderabad on March 6 to celebrate International Women’s Day, featuring inspiring stories and discussions on leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience and inclusive growth.

Two construction workers died and three were injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building under construction in Tolichowki, Hyderabad. Police launched rescue operations and an investigation, while the injured are undergoing treatment at a nearby private hospital

With the patent on Semaglutide expiring, Indian pharma companies including Dr Reddy’s, Natco, Sun Pharma, and Zydus are launching generic versions of Ozempic and similar drugs, expected to reduce monthly costs from Rs 10,000– Rs 12,000 to Rs 3,500–Rs 4,000.

A retired Excise Inspector from LB Nagar was cheated of ₹98,888 in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Cyber fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials and using fake ED and NIA documents pressured him into transferring money. Police are investigating the case.

A 17-year-old girl from Manikonda, who travelled to Secunderabad for shopping, has gone missing. She was last seen near Rathifile bus station on March 4. Police have registered a complaint and are examining CCTV footage to trace her.

South Central Railway has cancelled or diverted several train services in May due to a traffic block on the Secunderabad–Kazipet railway section. Multiple MEMU, Express and Vande Bharat trains will remain cancelled or diverted on selected dates.

Musi Jan Andolan has urged AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan to intervene and stop the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project under the Musi Riverfront Development Project, citing concerns over land acquisition, displacement of residents and lack of democratic consultation.

Several fire accidents were reported across Hyderabad in recent days, including incidents in Katedan, Pragathi Nagar and Jubilee Hills. Officials attribute the blazes to rising temperatures and electrical faults, urging businesses to follow fire safety measures.

The FICCI CFO Summit 2026 will be held in Hyderabad on March 7, bringing together finance leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the role of chief financial officers and reshaping financial strategy and decision-making.

Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad has introduced eFAST ultrasound technology to improve trauma care. The rapid bedside diagnostic tool helps doctors detect internal bleeding and chest injuries within minutes, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment in emergency situations.

Telangana is likely to experience very dry weather over the next six days, with humidity dropping below 15 percent. IMD forecasts rising temperatures and large day–night variations, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay hydrated and prepare for a harsh summer.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for claiming credit in convincing Rahul Gandhi to contest as Prime Ministerial candidate. He accused Revanth of seeking publicity and warned that such remarks trivialise Congress’s national leadership.

Canadian photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali captures birds flying around Hyderabad’s Charminar in his series ‘Wings Over Concrete’. The award-winning project highlights urban bird life and offers a fresh perspective on the historic monument by focusing on movement in the sky above it.