Saturday, May 17, 2025

Telangana

Telangana's power demand up by 9.8 per cent

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s power demand grew by 9.8 per cent during this year, officials said on Friday.

Rains likely across Telangana for four days

HYDERABAD: Moderate rains are likely across Telangana for the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast.

Telangana: MBBS student at AIIMS Bibinagar dies by suicide

HYDERABAD: A MBBS student at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar allegedly died by suicide, police said on Thursday.

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj preached Sikhism at Gachubai Tanda, a village of Vanjara Sikhs in Telangana

AMRITSAR: Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj reached Gachubai Tanda, a village of Vanjara Sikhs in Rangareddy district near Hyderabad city of Telangana state, and preached Sikhism under the ‘Khuar Hoe Sab Milenge’ religious propaganda movement recently.

Three Greyhounds commandos killed in landmine blast in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Three commandos of Telangana’s elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds were killed in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists in Mulugu district bordering Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

Telangana committed to implement welfare schemes, says Deputy CM

HYDERABAD: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said on Thursday that the state government is committed to implementing welfare schemes despite financial distress.

Highway projects will change face of Telangana, asserts Gadkari

HYDERABAD: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that highway projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will be undertaken in Telangana in the next 3-4 years and exuded confidence that they will change the face of the state.

Karnataka: Four from Telangana killed in road accident

RAICHUR: Four people were killed and two others injured in a road accident near Amarpura in Karnataka's Raichur district on Friday.

Telangana HC upholds death penalty for five in 2013 Hyderabad bomb blasts case

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence to five convicts, including the banned Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Yaseen Bhatkal and a Pakistani national, in the 2013 Hyderabad bomb blasts.

Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation

NEW DELHI: A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly recently to increase the quota for Backward Classes from 23 per cent to 42 per cent. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to join the protest that has been organised by the Backward Classes associations from Telangana at Jantar Mantar today.

Honour killing in Telangana: Youth hacked to death on his birthday by girlfriend's father

HYDERABAD: In a case of honour killing, a man hacked to death a youth who was having a love affair with his daughter in Muppirithotha village of Telangana's Peddapalli district.

Three kids found dead at home in Telangana, mother hospitalised

HYDERABAD: Three children were found dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in Ameenpur in Sangareddy district, near Hyderabad, early Friday.

Second body recovered from Telangana tunnel

HYDERABAD: More than a month after a portion of the roof of a tunnel collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district trapping eight persons, rescue workers recovered a second body on Tuesday.

More than 5 lakh students appear for Class 10 exam in Telangana

HYDERABAD: More than five lakh students are appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public examinations which began across Telangana on Friday.

Telangana govt presents budget of over Rs 3 lakh crore

HYDERABAD: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday presented a budget of Rs 3.04 lakh crore for 2025-26.

Rahul, Priyanka call Telangana BC quota hike revolutionary step

HYDERABAD: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have said the government in Telangana has fulfilled the promise of enhancing reservations to the Backward Classes, and termed it a revolutionary step towards social justice.

Telangana court hands down death sentence to Bihar man in 'honour killing' case

HYDERABAD: A special court in Telangana’s Nalgonda town on Monday sentenced a hired murderer to death and six others to life imprisonment in the sensational 2018 "honour killing" case.

Telangana tunnel tragedy: Intense efforts on to trace remaining 7 missing men

HYDERABAD: Day after recovering one body from the debris, rescue teams continued intense efforts to search for the remaining seven people in the SLBC tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district on Monday.

Telangana CM announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for tunnel worker’s family

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday night announced ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the family of Gurpreet Singh, whose body was recovered from the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Nagarkurnool district on Sunday.

Telangana CM cries foul over Central funds, BJP says pressure of fulfilling guarantees

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's sudden activism comes as no surprise, given that the state is heading toward Assembly elections in 2026, for which he has set a target of winning 200 out of the total 234 seats.

Cadaver dogs, robotic experts deployed for Telangana tunnel rescue operation

HYDERABAD: The rescue operation in the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district was in full swing on the 14th day on Friday with the deployment of 'cadaver' dogs from Kerala and a robotic expert team to trace eight missing persons.

Telangana Cabinet decides to develop Future City on 30,000 acre

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has decided to develop Future City on 30,000 acre.

Ramzan gift for Congress: Bandi Sanjay on BJP’s win in Telangana MLC polls

HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, termed the victory of the BJP in the Telangana MLC elections as a ‘Ramzan gift’ for the Congress party.

Large number of votes declared invalid in Telangana graduates' MLC election

HYDERABAD: More than 21,000 votes have been declared invalid in Telangana Legislative Council election from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates’ constituency, where the counting process continued for the second day on Tuesday.

Telangana tunnel accident: Authorities mull using robots as rescue operation continues on 10th day

HYDERABAD: The rescue operation in the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district entered its 10th day on Monday, with the authorities exploring the possibility of using robots to trace the eight trapped men.

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescue op in final stage; govt refutes reports of bodies being found

HYDERABAD: The operation to rescue eight trapped persons in a partially collapsed tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district entered the final stage on Saturday, a week after the tragedy, with the government refuting reports of bodies being found.

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescue operation continues on 7th day

HYDERABAD: Seven days after eight persons were trapped when the roof of an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, the search operation continued on Friday with no signs of survivors.

Rescue operation intensified in Telangana tunnel

HYDERABAD: Rescue teams intensified operation to rescue eight persons trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district on Thursday, the sixth day after the partial collapse of the under-construction tunnel.

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescue operation enters sixth day

HYDERABAD: The operation to rescue eight persons trapped in the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district entered the sixth day on Thursday

Telangana CM seeks PM’s nod for Hyderabad Metro expansion, other infra projects

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday and sought the Centre’s approval for the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro and other key infrastructure projects.

Rescue team reaches Telangana tunnel end, fate of trapped men not known

HYDERABAD: The operation to rescue eight persons trapped in the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district made some progress on the fifth day on Wednesday as the rescue workers managed to reach the end of the 14-km long tunnel.

Telangana CM meets PM, seeks support for pending projects

NEW DELHI: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday and sought the Centre’s support for various pending projects in the state.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operation continues on fourth day

HYDERABAD: The rescue operation continued for the fourth day on Wednesday to find eight people trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, with a last 40-metre stretch filled with mud and debris remaining an impediment for the rescue teams involved in the massive operation.

No response when rescue teams called out names, says Telangana minister

HYDERABAD: Teams engaged in the operation to rescue eight trapped workers from an under-construction tunnel which collapsed on Saturday in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, received no response when they called out names of the trapped men, state Minister Jupally Krishna Rao admitted.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Hopes of finding survivors recede as rescue operation continues

HYDERABAD: Hopes of finding eight trapped workers alive from an under-construction tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district were receding even as teams from NDRF, Army and other agencies continued rescue operations on Monday.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rahul Gandhi speaks to CM as rescue operation underway

HYDERABAD: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the phone on Sunday morning about the ongoing rescue operations to save eight trapped persons in the SLBC tunnel in Nagarkurnool district.

Congress, BJP locked in fierce battle for Telangana MLC polls

HYDERABAD: An interesting battle is on the cards between Telangana's ruling party Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Legislative Council seat from Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad graduates' constituency.

Telangana transfers eight IPS officers

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has transferred and posted eight officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS).

NDRF intensifies rescue operation to save 8 trapped in Telangana tunnel

HYDERABAD: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on Sunday intensified rescue efforts to save eight persons trapped in an under-construction tunnel after a portion of its roof collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district on February 22.

Three of a family die of electrocution in Telangana

HYDERABAD: In a tragic incident, three members of a family died of electrocution near Pegadapally village in Telangana's Nizamabad district on Thursday.

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Owaisi slams appointment of BJP member as Telangana Governor's PRO

HYDERABAD: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday criticised appointment of a BJP member as public relations officer for Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, calling it a case of impropriety.

BJP seeks Telangana governor's intervention to check 'excesses' by TRS

HYDERABAD: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana on Wednesday sought Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan's intervention to check what it calls excesses by the leaders of the ruling party.

Telangana woman allegedly raped by TRS leader's son

HYDERABAD: A 20-year-old woman was allegedly abducted, drugged and raped repeatedly by two men for three days in Telangana's Suryapet district.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Telangana on May 6-7

HYDERABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Telangana on May 6-7.

Begin the change from Gujarat, Telangana leaders dare Amit Shah

HYDERABAD: Telangana is considered as mini-India because of its true cosmopolitan nature and the language sentiments here not being asstrong as in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, but Union Home Ministers Amit Shahs recent statement that Hindi should be the alternative to English for communication among Indians has drawn the ire of all.

Telangana, Thailand to explore cooperation in trade, investment

HYDERABAD: The governments of Telangana and Thailand have agreed to explore trade and investment in key sectors and for development of SMEs and startups through the business incubator and innovation ecosystem.

4 labourers killed in Telangana road accident

HYDERABAD: Four labourers were killed and 14 others injured in a road accident in Telangana's Hanumakonda district on Friday, police said.

Coca-Cola to set up Rs 1,000 Cr plant in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) on Thursday announced that it will set up a second factory in Telangana with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

Telangana government insulted office of Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan

NEW DELHI: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday alleged that the state government is insulting the office of governor.

Telangana government insulted office of Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan

NEW DELHI: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday alleged that the state government is insulting the office of governor.

Telangana Cong leaders to meet Rahul

NEW DELHI: Telangana Congress leaders are scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday to discuss strategies to counter the BJP and TRS in the state.

Four killed in Telangana road accident

HYDERABAD: Four persons were killed and one was injured in a road accident in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday, police said.

3 killed, 3 hurt in Telangana as tractor overturns after driver suffers cardiac arrest

HYDERABAD: Atleast three persons were killed and three injured when a tractor overturned after its driver suffered a cardiac arrest.
The incident occurred on Friday at Sansthan Narayanapuram mandal's Chitanbavi in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, according to police.

BJP MLAs suspended from Telangana Assembly for entire session

HYDERABAD: All three BJP MLAs in Telangana Assembly were suspended from the House on Monday, the first day of the budget session, for disrupting the proceedings.

Telangana Cabinet approves 2022-23 Budget

HYDERABAD: Telangana state Cabinet met on Sunday and approved the state budget for 2022-23.
The Cabinet meeting, presided over by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, was held at his official residence Pragati Bhavan. It approved the budget which will be presented in the Assembly by Finance Minister Harish Rao on Monday.

Telangana municipal body vice-chairman arrested for rape

HYDERABAD: Police in Telangana's Nirmal town on Wednesday arrested Nirmal Municipal Council vice-chairman Sajid Khan, who was absconding after he was booked for allegedly raping a minor girl.

6 killed in Telangana road accidents

HYDERABAD:Six persons died and over 10 were injured in four separate accidents in Telangana since Tuesday night.

SGPC president strongly condemns gangrape and murder of Sikh girl in Hyderabad, Telangana

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee*SGPC) has strongly condemned the gangrape and murder of a minor girl in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Telangana minister prays at tribal fair for KCR becoming PM

HYDERABAD: Telangana's minister for labour Malla Reddy on Friday prayed to tribal deities at Medaram Jatara to make Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao the next prime minister of the country.

Telangana cop killed as gun misfires

HYDERABAD:, A policeman was killed when a gun went off accidentally in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Saturday, police said.

PM insulted Telangana, say TRS, Congress

HYDERABAD:Telangana's ruling party TRS and opposition Congress on Tuesday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in Parliament and alleged that he has insulted Telangana.

IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Telangana

HYDERABAD: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter made an emergency landing in a village in Telangana's Siddipet district on Wednesday.

Assailants open fire, loot Rs.43 lakh in Telangana's Siddipet

HYDERABAD: Two unidentified miscreants looted Rs 43 lakh after opening fire on a person in Telangana's Siddipet town on Monday, police said.

Rs 7,411 cr deposited in Telangana farmers' bank accounts

HYDERABAD: The government of Telangana has deposited Rs 7,411.52 crore into the bank accounts of 62.99 lakh farmers in the state so far under the Rythu Bandhu scheme for the coming Rabi season.

Telangana MLA's son named in FIR after couple's self-immolation

HYDERABAD: The police in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Monday registered an FIR against a legislator's son, hours after a couple committed suicide along with their 12-year-old daughter.

Telangana BJP chief's arrest is glaring example of murder of democracy: Nadda

NEW DELHI: Reacting to arrest of party Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP chief J.P. Nadda on Monday said that it is another glaring example of the murder of democracy and constitutional rights by the state government.

Telangana BJP chief arrested for attacking police

HYDERABAD: Police in Telangana's Karimnagar town have arrested state BJP chief and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar for attacking police personnel and violation of Disaster Management (DM) Act during tha protest on Sunday night to demand the state government to amend an order relating to transfer of government employees and teachers.

Man wanted for murder of IAF veteran held from Telangana

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has arrested a man accused of murdering a retired Indian Air Force officer in the national capital, an official said here on Tuesday.

Telangana Hockey routt Hockey Himachal 13-1

PUNE: Odisha, Hockey Bengal, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Jharkhand, Telangana Hockey, Hockey Bihar and Hockey Maharashtra registered victories on Day 2 of the 11th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship Pimpri Chinchwad here today.

Four killed in Telangana road accident

HYDERABAD: Four persons were killed and one injured in a road accident in Telangana's Karimnagar district on Friday, police said.

Telangana youth dies in road accident in US

HYDERABAD: A youth from Telangana's Nalgonda district has died in a road accident in the United States.

Telangana to give Rs 3L each for 700 farmers killed in agitation

HYDERABAD: The government of Telangana will pay Rs 3 lakh financial assistance each to the families of over 700 farmers who were killed during the nation-wide agitation against three farm laws of the Centre, announced Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday.

Data proves paddy cultivation in Telangana over 59 lakh acres: Vinod Kumar

HYDERABAD: Telangana State Planning Commission vice-chairman B. Vinod Kumar has claimed that the data gathered by the Centre proves that paddy cultivation has taken up over 59 lakh acres in Telangana during Kharif season.

Telangana delegation meets CEOs of French firms in Paris

HYDERABAD:  Telangana's delegation led by Industries and Information Technology Minister K.T. Rama Rao called on head honchos of several French business houses in Paris on Friday.

Justice Satish Chandra Sharma sworn-in as CJ of Telangana HC

HYDERABAD:  Justice Satish Chandra Sharma was sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court (HC) on Monday.

Kisan Rail transports 361 tonnes of Telangana onions to Bengal

HYDERABAD:The inaugural Kisan Rail service for onions from Moula Ali in Telangana, is setting off with 361 tonnes of onions to West Bengal.
Comprising of 15 parcel vans, the Kisan Rail from Moula Ali railway station, terminates at New Jalpaiguri Station of West Bengal.

Six held in gang-rape of Telangana student in hospital

HYDERABAD: Six accused in the gang-rape of an 18-year-old student in Telangana's Nizamabad town have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

Three held in gang rape of 20-yr-old Telangana student

HYDERABAD: Telangana Police on Thursday arrested three accused allegedly involved in the gang-rape of a 20-year-old student in Nizamabad town.

Woman allegedly gang-raped in Telangana hospital

HYDERABAD: A woman was allegedly gangraped by four unidentified men at a private hospital in Telangana's Nizamabad town late on Tuesday, police said.

Telangana man held for brutally assaulting 3-yr-old daughter

HYDERABAD:  The Telangana police on Tuesday arrested a man for brutally assaulting his three-year-old daughter.

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Six month jail for Telangana legislator in assault case

HYDERABAD:A special court on Wednesday sentenced Telangana legislator and former minister in united Andhra Pradesh, Danam Nagender, to six months imprisonment in an assault case.

Over 1.17L more in 18-44 group vaccinated in Telangana

HYDERABAD:July 4 (IANS) Continuing its special drive for vaccination for the 18-44 year age group, Telangana has administered over 1.17 lakh doses for this beneficiary group.

Need amicable settlement to water disputes with Telangana: Andhra

AMARAVATI:Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Chairperson Roja Selvamani and Fisheries Minister Seediri Appala Raju on Friday called for an amicable solution to water disputes between the Telugu states of AP and Telangana.

Telangana EAMCET to be held from Aug 4 to 10

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2021 will be held from August 4 to 10.

Telangana decides to lift Covid lockdown completely

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has decided to totally lift the lockdown in the state. At its meeting held on Saturday, the state cabinet discussed the matter and decided on total removal of the lockdown which was imposed to control the spread of Covid in the state.

Telangana CM to adopt a district to showcase development

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday announced that he would himself adopt a district and show how development work can be done.

Centre agrees, CJI approves 75% rise in Telangana HC bench strength

NEW DELHI: With Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana giving his final approval, the sanctioned bench strength of the Telangana High Court will soon go up from 24 to 42.

Elderly couple starved to death by son in Telangana

HYDERABAD: In a shocking incident, an elderly couple in Telangana was allegedly starved to death after their son and daughter-in-law denied them food and even drinking water.

Telangana intensifies policing to enforce lockdown

HYDERABAD: In an effort to curb the Covid spread, the Telangana police have intensified measures to enforce lockdown across the state.
On Saturday, the city police were seen stopping and checking for the papers and permits of vehicles plying after 10 a.m.

Telangana CM asks police to strictly implement lockdown

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has directed the Director General of Police, all the district collectors and police officers to implement the lock down guidelines and restrictions strictly.

Telangana police get stricter with lockdown enforcement

HYDERABAD:Police in Hyderabad and the rest of Telangana have become stricter with the implementation of lockdown.
On the direction of Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy, police officials on Thursday began taking measures to enforce the state-wide lockdown more strictly.

Telangana declares mucormycosis a notifiable disease

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has declared fungal infection mucormycosis as a notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.
All the government and private health facilities shall follow guidelines for screening, diagnosis and management of mucormycosis issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Indian Council of Medical Research, says a notification issued by the Director of Public Health.

10-day lockdown in Telangana from May 12

HYDERABAD: The Telangana cabinet on Tuesday decided to impose state-wide lockdown from May 12 (Wednesday) for 10 days to contain the spread of Covid-19.There would be relaxation for all the activities from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily, said a brief statement from the Chief Minister's Office.

Telangana CM discusses Covid measures with Harsh Vardhan

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday spoke to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and briefed him about the measures being taken by the state government to curb the pandemic.

Lockdown will lead to collapse of economy, says Telangana CM

HYDERABAD: Making it clear again that lockdown will not be imposed in Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said such a move would bring life to a standstill and would lead to total collapse of the economy.

Telangana rules out lockdown, says situation under control

HYDERABAD:The Telangana government on Wednesday ruled out imposing a lockdown in the state, saying the Covid situation in the state is under control.

Oxygen Express on way from Odisha to Telangana

SECUNDERABAD: In positive news for Telangana, nearly 63 tonne of oxygen is making its way to the state from Odisha on board the Oxygen Express. The South Central Railway (SCR) on Saturday said the Oxygen Express train loaded with five tankers has commenced its journey from Angul in Odisha to Secunderabad.

Hard work by working class made development possible: Telangana CM

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday said development could be possible due to the hard work put in by the working class and the human progress was made from the hands of those toiled hard.

Vaccine shortage forces Telangana to stop vaccination

HYDERABAD: Covid vaccine shortage has forced health authorities in Telangana to stop vaccination programme on Saturday and Sunday.On a day when phase 3 of Covid immunization for those between 18-44 years was scheduled for a roll out across the country, Telangana had to stop vaccination even for those above 45 years.

Telangana logs 7,646 new Covid cases, 53 deaths in 24hr

HYDERABAD: Telangana's daily Covid-19 count of new cases and deaths saw a slight drop in the last 24 hour with 7,646 new cases being reported across the state while 53 deaths were also reported.

Telangana's Covid tally crosses 4-lakh mark, death toll 2K

HYDERABAD: Telangana's Covid-19 tally crossed 4-lakh mark on Monday with the state adding 6,551 cases during the last 24-hour period.The period ending Sunday night also saw 43 fatalities, the highest single-day death toll so far. The cumulative death toll crossed 2,000-mark.

Telangana to recruit 755 healthcare workers in 5 days

HYDERABAD: The Telangana government on Sunday decided to recruit 755 healthcare workers on war footing in 114 hospitals amid surge in Covid-19 pandemic.
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has taken the decision to appoint adequate staff in 114 hospitals to bring proper and quality medical care to the people.

No remdesivir shortages, says Telangana Health Minister

HYDERABAD: Telangana Health Minister E. Rajender on Wednesday reiterated that there is no scarcity of remdesivir in the state, in wake of recent reports of several people landing up at the doors of pharma units in a desperate bid to procure the anti-viral drug for their kin suffering from Covid.

With 6,542 new cases, Telangana sees biggest spike

HYDERABAD:In the biggest daily spike, Telangana reported 6,542 new Covid-19 cases during 24-hour period.
The period which ended 8 p.m. on Tuesday also saw 20 deaths, the highest single-day toll in the second wave so far.

Roads go deserted as night curfew comes into force in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Roads in Hyderabad and the rest of Telangana wore deserted look on Tuesday night as the night curfew came into force to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

4,009 new Covid cases, 14 deaths in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Telangana logged 4,009 new Covid-19cases and 14 deaths during the 24-hour period.
The number of cases dropped from 5,093 as the authorities conducted fewer tests over the week-end.

Polling underway for Telangana's Nagarjunasagar Assembly bypoll

HYDERABAD: Voting for Nagarjunasagar Assembly bypoll in Telangana began on Saturday morning amid tight security.Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 7 pm, with the last hour earmarked for covid patients.

Sharmila undertakes fast to demand jobs for Telangana youth

HYDERABAD: Y.S. Sharmila, who plans to launch a new political party in Telangana in July this year, undertook a day-long fast here on Thursday to demand issuance of job notifications by the state government for the unemployed youth of Telangana.

Telangana reports 2,157 new Covid cases

HYDERABAD: Telangana reported a relatively low daily Covid tally of 2,157 new cases, the state's health bulletin issued on Wednesday stated. In contrast, the state had reported 3,052 cases during the preceding 24 hours.

Kisan Rail transports 1st load of Telangana mangoes to Delhi

SECUNDERABAD: For the first time, mangoes from Telangana are being transported to Delhi by Kisan Rail. On Tuesday, a total of 476 tons of mangoes were loaded in 20 parcel van units from Lingampet Jagityal for dispatch to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi.

Telangana records 2,478 cases in a new daily high

HYDERABAD: In a new daily high, Telangana on Friday reported 2,478 new Covid-19 cases during the last 24 hours as the surge continues across the state.
The new infection climbed to 2,478 from 2,055 the previous day. The fresh cases pushed the state's cumulative tally to 3,21,182.

Telangana sanctions Rs 853 cr to strengthen Hyd's flood control system

HYDERABAD: To prevent a repeat of the mayhem wreaked on Hyderabad following unprecedentedly heavy rainfall in October last year, the Telangana government has drawn out an elaborate plan to strengthen the existing stormwater drain system in the city.

Why no restrictions on bars, theatres, asks Telangana HC

HYDERABAD: With the state witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday questioned the TRS government why no restrictions were imposed on pubs, bars and cinema theatres.

CA in Telangana arrested for making fake lockdown govt order

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Monday arrested a Chartered Accountant (CA) working in a leading firm for preparing and circulating a fake Government Order (GO) about partial lockdown in Telangana.

Four-fold jump in Telangana's active Covid cases

HYDERABAD: With the continuing surge, the number of active Covid-19 cases in Telangana saw more than a four-fold increase over the last one month.

Telangana Governor concerned about spurt in Covid cases

HYDERABAD: Telangana Governor, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Sunday voiced concern over the spurt in Covid-19 cases in the state and called up Health Minister E. Rajender to enquire about the situation.

Telangana's daily Covid count crosses 1K mark

HYDERABAD: Telangana continued to record its highest number of daily coronavirus cases, taking the count beyond 1,000 in the last 24 hours, health officials said on Saturday.

Telangana's daily Covid count nears 1,000-mark

HYDERABAD: Telangana's daily Covid-19 count reached close to 1,000 mark as the surge continued in most parts of the state in the last 24 hours.In the biggest single-day jump in more than four months, there were 965 new cases, pushing the state's cumulative tally to 3,09,741.

Telangana launches doorstep delivery of 'prasad' via post

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Endowments Department has joined hands with India Post for home delivery of 'prasad' at ten of the state's popular temples.

Covid surge continues in Telangana

HYDERABAD: The rising trend in Covid-19 cases in Telangana continued on Wednesday as the state reported 431 new infections during the last 24 hours.

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