Telangana

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to create new electricity infrastructure despite borrowing heavily. He highlighted BRS’s achievements during its decade-long rule, including expansion of substations, installation of transformers, and investment of over one lakh crore in the power sector.

With heatwave conditions persisting across Telangana, parents and lecturers have urged the State government to postpone the reopening of junior colleges by a week. However, the Intermediate Education Department has completed preparations for the commencement of the new academic session on Monday.

Singareni Collieries has rolled out a landmark accident insurance scheme, offering coverage up to Rs 1.25 crore for its employees. Over the past two years, Rs 41 crore has already been disbursed to 40 families, making SCCL the first organisation to implement such a welfare initiative in 2024.

With heatwave conditions persisting across Telangana, parents and lecturers have urged the State government to postpone the reopening of junior colleges by a week. However, the Intermediate Education Department has completed preparations for the commencement of the new academic session on Monday.

The Telangana School Education Department has completed its 2026 general transfer exercise for officers and non-teaching staff. Conducted online for the first time for non-teaching personnel, the exercise involved transfers across district, zonal, multi-zonal and State cadres.

Alumni of Osmania University's Department of Zoology from the 1999–2001 batch reunited on campus to celebrate 25 years since their student days. The gathering featured nostalgic interactions, shared memories and a special felicitation of professors who mentored the batch.

Farmers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have accused fertiliser dealers of overcharging for urea and DAP, collecting amounts well above the official MRP. Complaints have been lodged with local representatives, while officials face criticism for failing to curb diversion and black-market sales.

A 41-year-old mechanic from Alwal died after allegedly suffering electrocution while repairing a lift at an apartment building in Chaderghat on Saturday night. Residents found him inside the lift, and police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

Police imposed traffic diversions in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's visit on Monday. Restrictions will be in place on NH 363 and the Kerameri-Asifabad road, with designated parking arrangements for visitors

A 21-year-old engineering student from Shadnagar died after a tipper lorry hit the scooter he was travelling on at Tolichowki on Saturday night. The victim succumbed to injuries during treatment, while police registered a case and launched an investigation.

An 82-year-old woman suffering from Achalasia Cardia, a rare disorder that prevented food from reaching her stomach, has been successfully treated at Aster Prime Hospital in Hyderabad. Doctors performed an advanced POEM procedure, restoring her ability to eat and drink normally.

A ragpicker who was injured in a hit-and-run accident on Salar Jung Bridge in Afzalgunj on May 23 died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital. Police have registered a case and are trying to identify and arrest the driver.

Thieves broke into Sri Gupta Prasanna Bhakta Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Jangaon district, cut CCTV wires, ransacked the premises and stole cash from the hundi. Devotees have urged police to arrest the culprits and strengthen temple security.

A woman from Bihar was allegedly murdered after unidentified miscreants intercepted the motorcycle she was travelling on with her husband near IDA Bollaram. Her husband was injured in the attack, while police are also probing a possible sexual assault angle

The Telangana School Education Department has released the TG TET June 2026 examination schedule. The test will be conducted from June 16 to 22 in 10 sessions, with 1.36 lakh candidates, including 28,149 in-service teachers, registered to appear.

A 22-year-old man, Gurrala Prashant of Satyasainagar, died after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming scooter on the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur National Highway in Luxettipet on Saturday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident

Two shepherds drowned in the Manjeera River in Nizamabad after getting trapped in quicksand while taking their sheep to water. Rescue attempts by locals failed, and one body was recovered while search operations continue for the other.

Cyberabad Police arrested two more suspects in a land fraud case involving fake Government Orders and forged documents to claim government land in Gandipet. The accused allegedly used fabricated records, with transactions worth nearly ₹12 crore under investigation.

The Chennai Shopping Mall donated a fully equipped Advanced Life Support ambulance to NIMS, Hyderabad, to strengthen emergency healthcare services. The initiative was facilitated by Hyderabad youth organisations under their “Rise & Shine” community service programme.

A 24-year-old Telugu student from Hyderabad died in Louisiana while rescuing three friends from drowning in the Sabine River. He successfully saved them but was later caught in strong currents and a suspected fishing line entanglement.

Students of Government Polytechnic College, Bellampalli, secured top ranks in the mining category of TG ECET-2026, with one student securing first rank and others in top positions. The principal credited faculty guidance and student dedication for the achievement.

BRS cadres staged protests in Mancherial against the arrest of party leader Balka Suman, burning effigies of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and blocking highways. They demanded his immediate release, alleging political vendetta and misuse of police powers.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Congress chief Mahesh Goud met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge in Hyderabad. They discussed state politics and programmes. Revanth will review the Employees’ Health Scheme covering 17.07 lakh beneficiaries from June

Conventional universities in Telangana have extended summer vacation for degree and PG colleges till June 6 due to severe heatwave conditions. Earlier scheduled to reopen on June 1, institutions cited rising temperatures and extended administrative and academic considerations.