Telangana

Maize farmers in Khammam district have expressed distress over the delay in setting up Markfed procurement centres. Farmers say they are forced to sell produce far below the government support price and have demanded early procurement and a bonus

A senior citizen driving a car in Secunderabad reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and lost control of his vehicle, hitting several cars. Traffic inspector Ravi Kumar rushed to the scene, performed CPR, and shifted him to a hospital.

Cybercrime DSP N Venugopal Reddy advised girl students in Sangareddy not to share personal information on social media and warned about fake matrimonial frauds. Nearly 500 students attended the cyber security awareness programme organised on International Women’s Day.

The Combined Foundation Course for the second batch of 228 Telangana Group-I officers began at Dr MCR HRD Institute in Hyderabad. Officials stressed people-centric governance and urged officers to engage with rural stakeholders during their administrative training.

The GHMC has launched the MyCURE app and a WhatsApp service to allow residents to lodge complaints on civic issues like roads, sanitation, and drainage, while Malkajgiri MC also offers a WhatsApp facility for garbage and green waste complaints.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement key election promises, delaying Rythu Bandhu payments and diverting funds to projects and party leadership. He said BRS would move a Private Member’s Bill for legal backing to the Six Guarantees.

Students organised a farewell programme for Class 10 students at Vidhya Bharathi High School in Thandur. Bellampalli Sub-Collector Manoj Kumar attended as chief guest and advised students to pursue education with discipline and ambition to achieve success in life.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Armed Reserve Sub-Inspectors attached to the Cybercrime Police Station in LB Nagar while allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe. Acting on a complaint, officials laid a trap and recovered the cash before remanding them to judicial custody.

Families of two brain-dead individuals from Rangareddy and Peddapally districts donated their organs under the State-run Jeevandan initiative, enabling surgeons to retrieve 10 organs that were allocated to patients in need, offering them a renewed chance at life.

BRS leaders distributed Ramzan kits to poor Muslims across Siddipet town with the support of former minister T Harish Rao. Later, Harish Rao and former Home Minister Mohd. Mehmood Ali attended a large iftar gathering at the Idgah.

ICRISAT has partnered with the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding for Agricultural Futures to integrate advanced genomic prediction tools into crop improvement programmes, aiming to accelerate the development of climate-resilient dryland crop varieties for farmers facing growing climate challenges.

A major water pipeline between Singapur and Khanapur burst near Bulkpur village early Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas in Hyderabad’s western suburbs. HMWSSB officials have begun emergency repairs and arranged tanker supply for affected residents.

Women riders from Telangana Women Moto Bikers celebrated International Women’s Day with a vibrant gathering at Caphe Bistro in the Financial District, choosing interaction, games and shared experiences over a ride to promote confidence, camaraderie and empowerment.

The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce, Khairatabad, conducted an Online Commerce Talent Test with participation from nearly 1,700 students across 75 cities in India and 13 countries. The initiative aimed to promote commerce education and encourage academic excellence.

Controversies over land acquisition have intensified in Telangana since the Congress government assumed power, with farmers, students and residents staging protests over projects ranging from pharma villages to IT parks and roads, citing environmental concerns, poor compensation and livelihood threats.

Smoke emanated from a running TGSRTC bus at Alugunur in Thimmapur mandal of Karimnagar district on Monday morning. Alert passengers informed the driver, who immediately halted the vehicle. All passengers were safely shifted to another bus.

A 37-year-old government school teacher was found hanging at her residence in Kothagudem. Her family alleged that her husband killed her over an alleged extramarital affair and staged it as suicide, prompting protests outside the police station demanding strict action.

IHM Hyderabad has announced admissions for its three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible Class 12 students can apply through the NCHM JEE, with the registration deadline set for March 25.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake notices in the name of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to extort money from individuals and institutions. Telangana police have warned the public to ignore such threats and report them immediately through the cyber helpline 1930.

A retired district judge from Malkajgiri in Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened him with arrest and forced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

Regulators in Telangana have begun monitoring online medicine prices amid concerns that e-pharmacies may be using location-based algorithms to alter prices. Authorities are checking whether advertised discounts are genuine or if base prices are inflated before discounts are applied.

Construction management platform Powerplay has expanded its procurement-linked credit solution to Hyderabad, integrating financing into contractor workflows. With over 2,000 projects already on the platform, the move aims to help builders manage cash flows as the city’s construction sector grows.

A 12-year-old Hyderabad Kuchipudi dancer performed along the entire 3-km Giri Pradakshana route at Yadadri temple on Swati Nakshatram. The unique performance blended art and devotion, drawing the attention of devotees participating in the sacred ritual.

Kerala Tourism will host the Lenscape Kerala photography exhibition in Hyderabad from March 12 to 14. Featuring 100 photographs by ten photographers, the showcase highlights Kerala’s landscapes, culture and wildlife, along with a free photography masterclass for visitors.