Telangana to face extreme heatwave conditions
On Wednesday, several districts reported alarming temperatures: Adilabad recorded 41.0C, Nizamabad 40.9C, Bhadradri Kothagudem 40.7C, and Kamareddy 40.6C
G Vivek, Rajgopal Reddy among names for Telangana cabinet expansion
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is likely to expand its cabinet soon as the state leadership has reportedly received the go ahead from the high command. The names doing rounds for the inclusion into the cabinet are Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy (Nalgonda), Srihari Mudiraj (Mahbubnagar), Sudarshan Reddy (Nizamabad), and Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy (Adilabad). It is to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad police cracks whip on illegal sand business
Police detained 12 lorry drivers for illegally transporting sand in nine tippers in Nizamabad
Charlapally Gangadhar: A blind teacher who had a vision to bring Telugu to life
NIZAMABAD: As 61-year-old visually impaired Telugu teacher prepares to retire this month, his classroom in Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS), Amrad village, Makloor Mandal, echoes with the melodies of Telugu poems and the rapt attention of students a testament to a career that transcended physical sight to illuminate young minds. With a voice that painted vivid pictures, Charlapally Gangadhar brought the Ramayana to life, not as a dusty text, but as a cinematic experience, proving that even in a world obsessed with visuals, the power of a well-told story could illuminate minds and hearts, a legacy he aims to carry forward through his post-retirement literary pursuits. Born in Sirpur village, Nandipet mandal, Gangadhars blindness never dimmed his ambition. Armed with an MA and BEd, he joined the Education department in 1989. Over three decades, he taught across rural schools, settling finally at ZPHS in Amrad, where his 10th-grade Telugu classes became legendary. Since 2010, he has been teaching Class 10 students, ensuring that all his students successfully pass their exams. Every year, around 50 students take the board exams under his guidance, and in all but one year, he achieved a 100% pass rate the only exception being a year when he secured 98% results after a student was found to have submitted handwritten records with the assistance of others, a case the teacher considered an act of cheating. This year, 68 students wrote the Class 10 Telugu examination, and Gangadhar is awaiting the results with even more curiosity than the students themselves. Upon entering the classroom, he begins by singing a verse or reciting a poem to capture students attention. He then narrates a story before starting the days lesson. This structured yet engaging approach has helped him maintain discipline and interest in the subject. Despite his blindness, he keeps students alert by warning them that he is closely observing everyone in the classroom. He warns that those who fail to learn their lessons will face consequences from the headmaster. One of the most challenging topics in the Class 10 syllabus is the Ramayana, included as an additional subject. Gangadhar noticed that students were reluctant to engage with the lesson. He believes that storytelling, similar to movies, would make the content more appealing. He strongly advocates innovative teaching methods to ensure students remain interested in learning. While a blind teacher usually relies on external assistance to have effective control over students, Gangadhar has been an extraordinary teacher through the years. He conducts classes regularly, corrects notes, and even evaluates marks more efficiently than an abled teacher. His teaching skills keep students focused, and he delivers lessons seamlessly. Theres so much more to say about Gangadhars contribution to the school, but words alone arent enough to describe his dedication and service, Amrad ZPHS headmaster S Suresh tells TNIE. Post-retirement plans After retirement, Gangadhar plans to publish books on Telugu vocabulary and inspirational personal stories to encourage students to focus on their studies. He is determined to continue making a difference in the field of education. Beyond academics, he is also committed to spiritual development. His father established Padarinath Ashramam in their native village of Sirpur, and the 61-year-old has decided to conduct regular spiritual activities there. His vision is to help people acquire spiritual knowledge, which he believes is key to success in life. Recently, a felicitation ceremony was held at the school, where the headmaster and teachers honoured him for his contributions. District officials also recognised his service at a separate event organised by the Sneha Society for Rural Reconstruction.
Extensive crop damage in Peddapalli, Karimnagar districts
KARIMNAGAR/SANGAREDDY/NIZAMABAD: Unseasonal rains have caused extensive damage to paddy and maize crops across several acres in the erstwhile Karimnagar district. A hailstorm on Friday evening flattened crops in Peddapalli and Karimnagar districts. At the Choppadandi market yard, maize and other grain were either washed away or soaked. Poor drainage systems led to waterlogging. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar visited Chamanpally and Nagunuru villages in Karimnagar rural mandal. He urged the state government to address farmers concerns and provide ex gratia for crop losses. Authorities have been directed to conduct a survey to determine the extent of the damage. While the untimely rain on Friday night brought down temperatures, they also caused widespread damage to crops, houses and infrastructure. They uprooted trees and brought down electric poles. Thunderstorms in some areas further worsened the situation, damaging homes and injuring a woman named Putlibai on the outskirts of Govind Naik tanda, Nagalgidda mandal, on Saturday. Standing crops in several areas were severely damaged, resulting in substantial losses for farmers. Sunflower seeds brought to the Toguta market were soaked, with some portions completely flooded. About 50-70% of 510 acres of paddy crop was damaged in Darpally and Sirikonda mandals following the rain. A view of destroyed crops in Karimnagar on Friday
Telangana to receive light to moderate rainfall in next 3 days
Hyderabad: The rain on Friday brought respite from the heat in Telangana and Hyderabad. The thunderstorms also meant that the state was likely to experience light to moderate rainfall in the next three days. On Friday heavy rains lashed Hyderabad, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar In Kagaznagar, located in the Kumaram Bheem district, strong winds uprooted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Relief on horizon as IMD forecasts rains across Telangana
HYDERABAD: Relief is in sight as rains are expected to bring down the scorching temperatures in the days ahead. According to the IMD, a trough extends from the upper air circulation over southwest Madhya Pradesh and its neighbouring areas to north Odisha across Chhattisgarh at 0.9 km above mean sea level. Another trough, from central Odisha to south Vidarbha across south Chhattisgarh at the same altitude, has become less marked. Under the influence of this weather system, the state will experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers until March 23, bringing down the maximum temperatures in the process. The IMD has issued an orange warning for the next two days for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in the Nirmal, Nizamabad, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Jayashankar Bhupalapally and Mulugu districts. A yellow warning has been issued for other districts, including Hyderabad, for thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds. According to TGDPS reports, Adilabad recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 40.6C on Thursday, while Hyderabads highest temperature was 38.6C in Chandrayangutta. Over the next five days, maximum temperatures in the state are expected to range between 36C and 40C. For the next 48 hours, Hyderabad will experience a partly cloudy sky with hazy conditions likely in the morning. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 36C and 21C, respectively. Surface winds will be southerly with speeds ranging from 6 to 10 kmph.
Telangana Budget 2025 treads fine line between welfare, development
HYDERABAD: In the face of subdued economic trends in the last fiscal, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka tried to strike a perfect balance between welfare and development while presenting a pragmatic Budget for 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 3.04 lakh crore. This is the first time that the Telangana Budget crossed the Rs 3 lakh crore mark. The government is hoping that economic activity will pick up this year. Of the total expenditure of Rs 3,04,965 crore proposed for 2025-26, the estimated revenue expenditure is Rs 2,26,982 crore and capital expenditure is Rs 36,504 crore. Though Vikramarka presented his first Budget for 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 2,91,059 crore, it was revised as Rs 2,65,934.51 crore, with the outlay being downsized by close to 9%. The finance minister proposed a 15% incremental increase of the 2025-26 Budget outlay over the revised estimates of 2024-25. Vikramarka estimated a revenue surplus of Rs 2,738.33 crore for 2025-26 and a fiscal deficit of Rs 54,009.74 crore. Ambitious outlook Though Vikramarka described the Budget as realistic, dependence on Central grants and non-tax revenues, as in previous years, makes it a bit ambitious. Sources told TNIE that the state government is expecting financial support from the Centre this year in the form of release of Rs 1,500 crore due to the Civil Supplies department. The sources also pointed out that the government decided to implement several Centrally-sponsored schemes and was expecting a more consistent flow of funds from the Centre. Officials said that due to the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, economic activity had slowed down in the first year of the Congress government. The launch of new schemes also led to financial stress, they said, expressing optimism that economic activity will pick up in the next fiscal. Goal of 2025 Budget is to ensure long-term economic growth: Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Promises to keep In keeping with his governments commitment, Vikramarka proposed Rs 56,084 crore for the six guarantees and another Rs 48,000 crore for various other welfare schemes. In all, the government allocated a staggering Rs 1,04,329 crore for welfare schemes, close to half of the total estimated revenue expenditure of Rs 2,26,982.29 crore. This huge chunk of revenue expenditure will be possible only with borrowings and ways and means advances. The Budget proposed to raise loans to the tune of Rs 64,539 crore, which will take the total outstanding public debt to Rs 5,04,814 crore or 28.1% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by the end of next fiscal. Giving priority to BC, SC and ST welfare, the deputy chief minister proposed an allocation of Rs 40,232 crore for Scheduled Castes welfare,Rs 17,169 crore for Scheduled Tribes welfare and Rs 11,405 crore for Backward Classes welfare. Vikramarka said that to achieve widespread industrial growth across Telangana by 2050, the government has introduced the Mega Master Plan-2050. Telangana Budget 2025: Rs 23,373 crore outlay for irrigation sector Yuva Vikasam gets Rs 6,000 crore The core objective of this policy is to decentralise industrial development, ensuring that Hyderabad is not the sole hub of industrial progress, but that all regions of the state experience balanced and sustainable growth. He said that the government was establishing sector-specific industrial clusters across Telangana. The finance minister also allocated Rs 6,000 crore in the Budget for the newly launched Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, a youth self-employment scheme. For the state governments ambitious Future City, which will be spread over 765 sq. km across 56 villages between the Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar highways, the government allocated Rs 100 crore. In his Budget speech, Vikramarka said that in addition to Hyderabad, the government was actively developing tier-two cities such as Warangal, Nizamabad and Khammam. Warangal is being established as a hub for education, healthcare and IT, while Nizamabad and Khammam are being transformed into key centres for agriculture-based industries and manufacturing, the finance minister said. The plans presented in this Budget are not merely financial allocations but serve as roadmaps for equitable development, economic stability and social justice, the deputy chief minister said in his Budget speech.
Telangana: Man beaten to death by son amid argument
Hyderabad: A 65-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his son in Onnajipet village of Dharpalli mandal, Nizamabad district, after a heated argument on Saturday night, March 16. According to reports, the deceased, Palem Mallaiah, was known for frequently quarreling with his family members under the influence of alcohol. During one such argument, his son, Madhu, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana's Nizamabad ACP to investigate custodial death of cybercrime accused
NIZAMABAD: ACP L Raja Venkat Reddy was appointed the Investigation Officer (IO) by the Nizamabad commissioner of police (CP) in the alleged custodial death case of Alakunta Sampath. He was arrested by cybercrime police on March 4 and died on the night of March 20 while undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital (GGH), Nizamabad. The death prompted allegations from his relatives that the 31-year-old, a native of Anthargov village in Peddapalli, was a victim of custodial torture. Nizamabad cybercrime police arrested Sampath based on a complaint that alleged that he lured unemployed rural youth to Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, where they were forced into cyber slavery. Following the postmortem on Friday, samples were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Hyderabad. The FSL report is key in the investigation as it will reveal internal injuries to the deceased. The ACP said that the One Town police in Nizamabad registered an unnatural death case. The investigation will begin on Sunday, he stated, adding that all documentary evidence will be studied and he will speak to the deceaseds family members. He added that the magisterial inquiry into the case has been completed.
State, Central govt depts. top defaulters of property tax in NMC
In a startling revelation, several government departments along with private entities have been identified as major property tax defaulters within the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation (NMC) limits.
Trafficking accused dies in custody; family alleges police torture in Telangana
NIZAMABAD: Alakunta Sampath, who was arrested by cybercrime police on March 4, died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at the Government General Hospital (GGH), Nizamabad. The news prompted allegations from his relatives that the 31-year-old was a victim of custodial torture. However, the police made it clear that Sampath was shifted to the hospital after complaining of fatigue and pain in his left hand, where he passed away during treatment. Police registered a case and handed the body after postmortem to his family, who claimed that there were signs of injuries from police beatings. Sampath was arrested on March 4 based on a complaint filed by Gulf job fraud victims. Sampaths victims were forced into cyber slavery Sampath, a native of Aathargaon village in Peddapalli district, was accused of luring unemployed rural youth to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, where they were forced into cyber slavery. He was arrested on March 4 and was taken into custody again on March 12 through a court order for further investigation. During interrogation, Sampath confessed to the crime and disclosed that he had two mobile phones in his office. His statement was also recorded. On Thursday, Cybercrime sleuths took him to his office, Sri Rama Manpower Consultancy, in Jagtial, where they recovered the phones and recorded his statement again. He was brought back to Nizamabad Cybercrime police station at around 9:45 pm. Later that night, Sampath complained of fatigue and pain in his left hand. He was rushed to the GGH, where doctors began treatment. At 10:49 pm, he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed. Despite CPR being administered, he died due to a cardiac arrest. His family was informed, and they arrived at the hospital early on Friday. The body was later moved for postmortem. Nizamabad Police Commissioner P Sai Chaitanya stated that the postmortem was conducted following Supreme Court and NHRC guidelines, in the presence of a magistrate and three forensic experts, with videography documentation. Statements from two family members were also recorded. The body was later handed over to the family. A DSP-rank officer has been assigned to investigate the case. He also mentioned that CCTV footage and documentary evidence related to the case were available and a report would be sent to the NHRC. Meanwhile, Sampaths family members continued to allege that he died due to police torture. They have demanded action against the investigating officers. Sampath met his family in Jagtial and spoke to them over the phone, telling them about the beatings by the police, said his relative Vallepu Shankar Raj. Sampaths two wives have demanded justice. A relative mentioned that the family received a call from the police at 12:30 am. He added that Sampath had earlier asked his family to arrange Rs 10 lakh but did not reveal the reason. While the family was busy arranging the money, they received news of his death. Meanwhile, Nizamabad ACP L Raja Venkat Reddy, One-Town SHO B Raghupathi and other officials met the victims family at GGH mortuary and attempted to pacify them.
IMD issues heatwave warning for nine districts in Telangana
HYDERABAD: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a heatwave warning for Telangana due to a surge in temperatures. Nine districts Adilabad, Kumurambheem-Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Rajanna-Sircilla and Peddapalli have been issued a yellow warning by the IMD for the heatwave conditions in isolated pockets. The IMD further said that the maximum temperatures will increase by two to four degrees during the next three-days and dry weather will continue to prevail over the state for the next seven days. The maximum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 41440 Celsius. As of Friday, as many as 18 districts recorded above 400 Celsius maximum temperatures, with the highest being 40.60 Celsius in Adilabad. A maximum temperature of 39.20 Celsius was recorded in Kapra, Hyderabad. Hot conditions are likely to continue in the evening hours as the mercury levels continue to soar in the city. For the next 48 hours, Hyderabad will experience partly cloudy sky. Misty or hazy conditions are very likely to prevail during morning hours, whereas the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 390 Celsius and 240 Celsius respectively. Surface winds are likely to be South-Easterlies with wind speeds around 46 kmph.
Holi fistfights persist in Hunsa despite police ban
NIZAMABAD: Despite a police ban, fistfights (piddiguddulata) marked Holi festivities on Friday at Hunsa village in Bodhan mandal. Ironically, the police who reached the village turned out to be silent spectators. Fistfights have been part of Holi celebrations in the village, which is close to the border with Maharashtra. As usual, the police issued a warning to festival organisers and asked them not to conduct it this year, but the villagers ignored it. At 5.15 pm, villagers reached the festival venue where a rope was arranged to divide revellers into two groups. The two groups on either side of the rope indulged in fistfights for about 20 minutes. Once the rope was removed, they hugged one another. The event was conducted in a spirit of friendship between two groups. Defending the event, the villagers reasoned that if the age-old tradition was not organised under the watchful eyes of the elders, lawlessness could prevail. According to them, people from Maharashtra also come to watch the event. Bodhan ASP P Srinivas, who observed the event from the terrace of a building, expressed relief that the festivities passed off peacefully. As a precaution, we gave a notice to the organising committee, which ensured that the event was concluded within a few minutes. We hope that the villagers would find a new way next year to celebrate the festival of colours. We acted according to law and deployed police, he said.
Many Join Holi Celebrations in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
Festivities kicked off early on Friday morning in residential colonies and apartments and continued into the afternoon.
Man in Nizamabad Cyber Crime police custody dies, case registered
He complained of chest pain around 10 pm and taken to local government hospital where he collapsed, said Nizamabad ACP
Telangana: Man dies in police custody, family alleges torture
Hyderabad: Death of a man in police custody triggered tension in Telanganas Nizamabad town following the allegation by the victims family that he died of police torture. Sampath Kumar died in the custody of Cybercrime police on Thursday night. As the word spread about his death, his relatives and friends gathered near the government hospital Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad Police Focus on Illegal Betting Apps
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any such activities to the Cyber Crimes Wing immediately.
ACB Raids Nizamabad RTO Over Corruption Allegations
ACB officials raided Nizamabad RTO, seizing documents amid allegations of bribery in vehicle registration and driving licence processing
Kavitha questions Telangana govt, Centre over turmeric farmers plight
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Tuesday, March 11 questioned the Telangana government and Centre over the plight of turmeric farmers in Nizamabad district. She questioned why the Telangana government was ignoring the agitation by farmers in Nizamabad. Even the Nizamabad MP D Arvind, who said that the national turmeric board for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress Leaders Tell MP Arvind To Maintain Political Decency
They accused Arvind of seeking cheap publicity by unfairly blaming MLAs P. Sudarshan Reddy and R. Bhupathi Reddy over the proposed establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Nizamabad district.
Elderly unite to protect their rights
Elderly people in several villages of Nizamabad district have come together to protect their rights and ensure dignity within family life amidst rising incidents of harassment and neglect by family members.
Save LIFE Foundation enhances trauma care in Nizamabad to prevent avoidable fatalities
Upgraded facility will provide essential life-saving interventions for trauma patients
BJP backed candidates win two of three seats in MLC poll in Telangana
Hyderabad: BJP-backed candidates have won two of the three MLC seats in Telangana for which election held on February 27. Ch Anji Reddy, supported by BJP, beat Narender Reddy of Congress by a margin of over 5,000 votes in Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates constituency of states legislative council. The result of this seat was declared in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP Sweeps Telangana MLC Elections: PM Modi Congratulates Winners | Telangana Elections News
: BJP wins 2 out of 3 MLC seats in Telangana! PM Modi congratulates the winners and thanks the people of TelanganaBreaking News: The BJP has secured a significant victory in the Telangana MLC elections, winning 2 out of 3 seats. PM Modi congratulated the winners and thanked the people of Telangana for their support. This win is seen as a major boost for the BJP in the state, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attributing the success to the party's developmental vision and PM Modi's leadership. The BJP's Chinnamile Anji Reddy won the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates Constituency, while Malka Komuraiah, supported by the BJP, bagged the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituency. Watch for more details on this significant election outcome. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Kishan Reddy Thanks Voters for BJPs MLC Election Victory
The BJP won two out of the three MLC seats, Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak (Graduate) and Medak-Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad (Teachers'), with a commanding margin
Cong, BJP spar over new Navodaya Vidyalaya location in Nizamabad
A dispute over the location of a newly sanctioned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Nizamabad district ignited tensions between Congress and BJP leaders on Wednesday.
Telangana MLC election loss Ramzan gift to Congress: Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad: Comparing the results of Medak-Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad Graduates MLC election with India-Pakistan cricket match where Bharat (BJP) has emerged victorious, Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay has declared that the countdown for the Congress has begun in Telangana. Addressing the media after the victory of BJP-supported candidate C Anji Reddy after the final Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No malpractice in Nizamabad on first day of Inter exam
Intermediate examinations began on Wednesday with a remarkable 96.1 per cent attendance rate.
Telangana: BJP-supported candidate wins Graduates MLC election
Hyderabad: BJP-supported candidate C Anji Reddy has won the election to Medak-Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabas Graduates MLC constituency against his nearest rival and Congress-supported candidate V Narender Reddy. Anji Reddy has won after the counting for the second preferential votes ended on Wednesday, March 5. BJP workers were on cloud nine after the victory, just two days after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ULBs seize properties of tax defaulters
Officials of the cash-strapped urban local bodies (ULBs) in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts conducted special drives to collect property tax from people and business establishments who have defaulted on their dues.
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. The counting staff completed sorting of 2.10 lakh votes. The sorting of another 40,000 votes was underway. Out of the sorted votes, 1.89 lakh votes were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP wrests Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers seat
The BJP-backed candidate Malka Komaraiah won the seat with a margin of more than 5,700 first preference votes against his nearest rival Vanga Mahender Reddy of the PRTU (TS)
Telangana MLC elections: Bandi dedicates victory to all teachers, Modi
Hyderabad: Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay has said that the teachers in Medak-Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad Teachers MLC constituency gave a historic verdict because of the tax exemption of up to a limit of Rs 12.75 lakh on salary given to employees by the Centre in the Union budget 2025-26. Bandi Sanjay went to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP, PRTU Secure Wins in Telangana MLC Elections
Malka Komaraiah secures victory for BJP in the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad teachers constituency, while PRTUs Sripal Reddy unseats the incumbent in Nalgonda.
Stop Blaming Kishan Reddy: Arvind to Revanth
BJP Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind has asked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to stop blaming Union minister G. Kishan Reddy for allegedly halting state projects.
Counting of votes underway for three MLC seats in Telangana
Hyderabad: The counting of votes for the Telangana Legislative Council elections to two teachers and one graduate constituency is underway on Monday. The counting of votes for the graduate constituency of Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar, the teacher constituencies of Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar, and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda began at 8 a.m. The polling for these seats was held on February 27 through ballot Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
DCA raids unqualified practitioner in Nizamabad, seizes medicines
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials raided the premises of an unqualified practitioner in Nizamabad on Saturday and seized a stock of medicines. Kurma Mallesh was running a clinic in Chikkadpally village, Rudrur mandal, Nizamabad district, and practicing medicine without proper qualifications. During the raid, field officials found 34 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Turmeric prices nosedive to Rs 7,000
Turmeric prices have sharply declined in the Jagtial and Nizamabad districts, leaving farmers reeling despite the formation of the Turmeric Board, which was expected to bolster support for growers.
Water released from Babli protect to SRSP in Nizamabad to meet summer requirements
Water released from Babli to be utilized for summer requirements in Nizamabad
Parties await MLC election results on March 3
Anticipation is running high as results of the Graduates and Teachers MLC elections in the Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad-Medak constituencies are set to be declared on March 3.
Prohibitory orders imposed at Intermediate examination centres in Nizamabad
Intermediate exams will be conducted from March 5 to 25
Graduate, teachers MLC polling peaceful in Karimnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Medak
In Nizamabad district, 24,242 of 31,574 graduate voters (76.78 per cent) and 3,468 of 3,751 teacher voters (92.46 per cent) exercised their franchise
Telangana MLC elections marred by allegations of money for votes
Hyderabad: Tension prevailed near Chigurumamidi polling station in Husnabad constituency during the election to the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates and Teachers MLC constituency on Thursday, February 27. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers alleged that Congress workers were distributing money to voters in a car to lure them to vote for the ruling party during the Telangana MLC Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Polling underway for three MLC seats in Telangana
Hyderabad: Polling was underway for three seats of Telangana Legislative Council from teachers and graduates constituencies on Thursday. Voting commenced at 8 a.m. in the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar graduates and teachers constituencies and the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda teachers constituency. The Election Commission officials said the polling was underway in a smooth manner with no untoward incident being reported from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Polling underway for MLC election in Telangana
The three seats are Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers' constituency
90 candidates in fray for Feb 27 Telangana MLC elections
Hyderabad: As many as 90 candidates are in the fray for the upcoming in the state MLC elections. Biennial elections to the Telangana Legislative Council for Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates and Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituencies will be held on February 27. Out of the total 90 candidates, 56 are for the graduates seat, 15 for the Karimnagar and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Polling for three MLC seats in Telangana on Thursday
The three seats are Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Teachers' constituency.
MLC polls: Prohibitory orders issued near ZPHS Ramachandrapuram
Hyderabad: Cyberabad police commissioner Avinash Mohanty, on Tuesday, February 25, issued prohibitory orders under 163 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for Thursday, February 27. The orders are issued in view of the upcoming biennial elections to the Telangana Legislative Council for Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates and Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers constituencies. The prohibitory order restricts the assembly of 5 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana MLC elections: Revanth alleges BRS-BJP secret pact to save KTR
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have entered into a secret pact to let the BJP win the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates MLC election, in return for freeing BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) and others of charges in the Formula E scam, sheep Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress, BJP locked in fierce battle for Telangana MLC polls
Hyderabad: An interesting battle is on the cards between Telanganas ruling party Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Legislative Council seat from Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad graduates constituency. With the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which is the main opposition party in the Assembly, staying away, it will be a direct fight between Congress and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Revanth to Campaign on Feb. 24 for MLC Poll in Nizamabad
They asserted that V. Narender Reddy would win the election with strong support from both the people and the party cadre.
Telangana: Kodandaram extends support to Congress in MLC polls
Hyderabad: Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) leader Professor Kodandaram has announced its support for Congress candidate Narendra Reddy in the upcoming elections for the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad Teachers MLC seat. This decision was made as part of an alliance pact between TJS and Congress. Professor Kodandaram, State President of TJS and an MLC himself, made this announcement at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mystery over trio electrocuted in Nizamabad
Police sources say that Kishan had a history of cable theft cases, prompting suspicions that he, along with his parents, may have gone to the fields to steal wires
Steep fall in turmeric prices worries Telangana farmers
Turmeric prices in Telangana's Nizamabad market drop below 10,000 per quintal, leaving farmers struggling amid trader syndicates and market closures.
Three of a family electrocuted to death in Nizamabad
A bid to turn around sugarcanes bitter past in Telangana
The Telangana government is making concerted efforts to revive sugarcane cultivation across the vast agricultural lands of Nizamabad, Medak, and Karimnagar districts to breathe life back into the once-thriving Nizam Sugars Limited, a key player in the regions sugar industry for decades
Three Electrocuted While Hunting for Boar in Nizamabad
Family Killed After Coming Into Contact with High-Voltage Wires Set Up in Farmland
Gulal sprinkled at Eidgah in Telanganas Armoor during Shivaji Jayanti
Hyderabad: Individuals trying to foment communal disharmony in Armoor mandal, Nizamabad, Telangana, during Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti celebrations on Wednesday, February 19, threw saffron colour at the Armoor Eidgah. The local AIMIM party workers who came to know about the provocation alerted the local police who inspected the spot and assured action against the mischief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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 Telanganas Nizamabad district on Thursday. The deceased were identified as residents of Satapur in Renjal Mandal of the same district. Gangaram, his wife Balamani and their son Kishan were hunting for wild boars when they accidentally came in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SCR GM inspects railway stations in Secunderabad-Nanded route
Nizamabad businessmen and traders met with SCR officials at Nizamabad Railway Station, urging the introduction of new afternoon trains to Hyderabad and Mumbai
Teachers backing BJP candidate: Etala
BJP MP Eatla Rajendar claimed that teachers were supporting the party in the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Medak-Adilabad Legislative Council graduates election
Woman thrashed by Telangana police over trying to register FIR
Hyderabad:A shocking incident has come to light from Telanganas Nizamabad district where a woman was allegedly beaten up by a police officer when she tried to register a complaint about a stolen purse. Boyi Bhagya, a hailing from Dupally village in Renjal mandal of Nizamabad district was attending the Jankampet Brahmotsavam fair with her family. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New ration cards to be issued in Telangana post elections, applications open
Hyderabad: While MeeSeva centres in Telangana have begun accepting applications for new ration cards, the document will be issued to eligible applicants only after the elections due to the model code of conduct in place. The MCC is in place for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates Constituency and Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers Constituency elections on February 27. The term Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana: MLC Election Campaign Intensifies
Candidates for the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak MLC polls ramp up campaigns, targeting graduates through posters, calls, and outreach.
Telangana: 4 teachers fined for absence during DEO visit
DEO Parsi Ashok issued show-cause notices and deducted salaries of four teachers in Nizamabad for unauthorised absences during an inspection
Kumbh Mela Devotee Found Dead on Train in Nizamabad
A 59-year-old woman returning from Maha Kumbh Mela was found dead on Jaipur-Hyderabad Express at Nizamabad station. Probe underway.
Hyderabad pilgrim on way to Prayagraj dies in accident
Hyderabad: A pilgrim from Hyderabad died and five others were in an accident in Telanganas Nizamabad district on Thursday, February 13 while going to Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh. The accident occurred on National Highway 44 when the car they were travelling in rammed into a truck from behind. According to the police, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP Graduate MLC candidate Anji Reddy richest in fray
In the upcoming Graduate MLC election for the Karimnagar-Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad seat, asset affidavits reveal that BJP candidate Chinnamile Anji Reddy leads in declared wealth.
Poultry Farms See Chickens Dying Due to Virus in Nizamabad
In the wake of the outbreak, chicken sales in both wholesale and retail markets have plunged, with consumers wary of purchasing chicken products.
Poultry farms witness deaths of chickens with viruses
Poultry farms are facing difficult situation as the chickens died with viruses for the last few days in Nizamabad district.
6 get two days jail term for driving in drunken condition in Nizamabad
17 people held in driving driving in Nizamabad
Telangana: Narender Reddy gets Congress B-form to contest Graduates MLC election
Hyderabad: Dr V Narender Reddy, chairman of Alphores Educational Institutions received B-form to contest on Congress ticket for the Medak-Nizamabad- adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates MLC constituency on Thursday, February 6. He received the B-form from the hands of chief minister A Revanth Reddy, AICC in-charge of Telangana Deepa Dasmunshi, deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka and TPCC president Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nizamabad: 3 children seriously injured in stray dog attacks
The parents of the victims and residents of various colonies urged Armoor municipal officials and district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu to quickly react to the menace of stray dogs in Armoor
BJP MLC candidate vows to solve teachers woes
BJP candidate Malka Komuraiah, representing the Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Medak Teachers constituency, vowed to resolve teachers' problems and prioritise the education sector.
Cancer Cases Increased in Rural Areas in Nizamabad
Cervical, breast, lung and mouth cancers are reported in the majority of cases in rural and semi urban areas. Food habits, lifestyle and other reasons caused for the disease.
D-G of Telangana Prisons inaugurates weaving unit at Nizamabad Central jail
Andhra Pradesh: No Mention of Turmeric Board in Budget Worries Farmers
NTB chairman Palle Ganga Reddy and officials are searching for a suitable office space for the board in Nizamabad.
AI Provided Jobs to 70 Youths in Nizamabad IT Hub
Telangana academy of skills and knowledge chief executive officer Srikanth Sinha said that it is a welcome move that Artificial Intelligence start up began its operations in II tier city Nizamabad.
Politics heat up for MLC elections
Nizamabad: In the backdrop of the election schedule declared for Legislative Council of graduates undivided Karimnagar-Adilabad-Nizamabad- Medak districts, political activity heats up in north Telangana districts. Election notification will be released on February 3 after conducting filing of nominations, withdrawal and polling will be conducted on February 27. Around dozen candidates seriously trying for MLC post as they picked up election campaign in undivided Karimnagar-Nizamabad-Adilabad- Medak districts. BJP declared Anji Reddy as its MLC candidate and BRS, Congress parties have not yet declared their nominees. Private educational institutions owner V.Narender Reddy, former DSP Madanam Gangadhar, Prasanna Harikrishna and others began election campaign. Sitting MLC T.Jeevan Reddy will complete his tenure on March 29, but new election process will be conducted in February. Followers of Jeevan Reddy are hopeful that Congress party high command will field Jeevan Reddy for second term as graduates of MLC. BRS will declare its candidate or away from the MLC election is not yet decided. TPCC president B.Mahesh Kumar Goud said that they sent proposals to the party high command on MLC elections and it would declare soon. Urging the voters for first preferential vote, the aspirants set up flexi boards in all the districts. Highlighting their qualifications and achievements, the aspirants took up election campaigns. On the other hand, respective district administrations made all arrangements for MLC elections. Voters list, polling stations, counting of votes and other details readied for the poll process. Interestingly, three major political parties-Congress, BJP, BRS and Independent candidates are seriously trying for victory in elections.
Mission Bhagiratha engineers death shocks Nizamabad
Nizamabad: The death of K. Sai Charan, an assistant executive engineer with Mission Bhagiratha, has shocked Nizamabad district. Sai Charan, citing work pressure, reportedly consumed pesticides and died while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad on Wednesday. His last rites were held on Thursday in his native village, Khanapur, Nirmal district. Sai Charan, a resident of Subhashnagar in Nizamabad along with his parents, was appointed as an assistant executive engineer three months ago and was posted in Dharpally mandal. On Tuesday, after leaving home for work, he returned to Nizamabad but stopped near Nadpally village in Dichpally mandal, where he took pesticides and called for an ambulance. Initially treated at the Government General Hospital in Nizamabad, Sai Charan was later transferred to a corporate hospital in Hyderabad. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed on Wednesday. Following the post-mortem in Nizamabad, his body was transported to Khanapur for final rites. In response to a complaint filed by Sai Charans sister, Harika, Dichpally police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Dichpally police sub-inspector MD Sharif stated that they are exploring multiple angles, including allegations of harassment by higher officials at Mission Bhagiratha. Sharif noted that while being transferred to Hyderabad, Sai Charan expressed to ambulance staff his disinterest in continuing his job at Mission Bhagiratha.
TSUTF, TPTF to jointly back Narsi Reddy, Ashok
Hyderabad: The Telangana State United Teachers Federation (TSUTF) and the Telangana Progressive Teachers Federation (TPTF) have announced their support for MLC Alugubelli Narsi Reddy and former TPTF president Y. Ashok Kumar in the upcoming Teacher MLC elections on February 27. At a joint press conference held on Wednesday at the TSUTF state office, the organisations officially announced their candidates, highlighting their decades-long contribution to the teachers movement. The two organisations declared Narsi Reddy as their candidate for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda teacher constituency and Ashok Kumar for the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar teacher constituency. Narsi Reddy, elected in 2019, has worked to improve schools and colleges using constituency development funds. He has also taken steps to solve teacher and education-related issues. Ashok Kumar, a former TPTF leader, has led many protests and was actively involved in the Telangana movement with Prof. Kodandaram.
People Demand More Trains from Nizamabad
Nizamabad: Passengers in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts are struggling due to limited train availability during peak hours, with high demand for services to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and other key routes. Despite 50 trains passing through Nizamabad railway station daily, no direct express trains originate from the station. Businessman B. Chandrasekhar pointed out that a train could cut travel time to Hyderabad to 2.5 hours, compared to over four hours by road. Nizamabad serves as a crucial link between North and South India, with recent electrification completed. However, the absence of a double railway line on the Secunderabad-Nizamabad-Nanded route has led to restricted services. While special trains run from Karimnagar to Mumbai during festivals, post-festival demand is met only by Devgiri Express. Commuters are urging South Central Railway to introduce an additional train from Nizamabad or Karimnagar to Mumbai, as it remains the shortest route from North Telangana. Passengers are now demanding direct express trains from Nizamabad/Basar to Hyderabad, additional Mumbai-bound train post-festivals and permission for Bodhan passengers to board Tirupati-bound Rayalaseema Express. The key concerns: No direct express train from Nizamabad to Hyderabad, forcing commuters to rely on Ajanta and Devgiri Express, which operate at inconvenient hours. Rayalaseema Express, bound for Tirupati, starts from Bodhan but does not allow passengers to board there, frustrating locals in Bodhan and nearby Maharashtra. Highway congestion on NH-44 and in Hyderabad makes road travel unreliable.
After Thirumalagiri SI, ACB nabs Lingampet SI in bribe case
Hyderabad: A day after the arrest of Thirumalagiri Sub-Inspector (SI) Vukkurthy Suresh in a bribe case, Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught another SI posted at Lingampet police station in a bribe case. Kandi Sudhakar, SI of Lingampet police station in Yellareddy Circle in Kamareddy district, was caught red-handed when he allegedly demanded and accepted bribe of Rs.12,500 from a complainant to do an official favour not to implicate as accused in the cheating and criminal intimidation case registered at the police station. The ACB officials recovered a bribe amount of Rs.12,500 from the possession of the SI at Rukmini Chamber crossroads in Nizamabad while travelling in a car. The SIs right hand fingers, which came in contact with the bribe amount, yielded positive results in the chemical test. Sudhakar performed his duty improperly and dishonestly to obtain undue advantage, officials said. On Tuesday, the ACB nabbed Thirumalagiri SI Suresh in a bribe case in Suryapet district. In a separate case, Dr. Rathod Ramesh, an Assistant Veterinary Surgeon of Udayanayak thanda in Utnoor mandal in Adilabad district, was caught red-handed at Veterinary Hospital, Shyampur, when he allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs.15,000 from the complainant to issue non-payment certificates for October and November-2023 pertaining to the salary of complainants father The complainants father was a veterinary assistant at the same hospital. The bribe amount was recovered from the possession of Ramesh at his instance. On September 24, Ramesh already demanded and received Rs.3000 as bribe from the complainant to issue the last pay certificate pertaining to the complainants father in connection with his transfer.
MLC elections in Telangana, AP to be held on Feb. 27: ECI
Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to hold MLC elections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on February 27 from 8 am to 4 pm while the counting would be conducted on March 3. The last date for filing nominations is February 10 while the last date of withdrawal of nominations is February 13, according to ECI. The term of office of three members of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from two Graduates' and one from Teachers' Constituency and three members of the Telangana Legislative Council from one Graduates' and two from Teachers' Constituencies were expiring on March 29 due to retirement of the sitting members. The three constituencies in AP are East-West Godavari Graduates', Krishna-Guntur Graduates' and Srikakulam-Vizianagaram-Visakhapatnam Teachers' while three in Telangana are Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates', Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Teachers' and Warangal-Khammam -Nalgonda Teachers' The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) concerning these elections will come into force with immediate effect in the constituencies, according to ECI under secretary Prafull Awasthi.
Collector inspects Bodhan minority girls school
SANGAREDDY : Nizamabad district additional collector Ankit and Bodhan sub-collector Vikas Mahato visited the Telangana State Minorities Residential School and Junior College for Girls in Bodhan town on Tuesday. They inspected the food preparation, dining hall, kitchen and other facilities. TMRSJC principal K. Padmaja explained to them about the amenities provided for the students.
Scanning Centres Face Crackdown Over Illegal Sex Determination Tests
Nizamabad :Medical and health department officials are focusing on scanning centres to prevent illegal sex determination tests. Reports have emerged that some scanning centres in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts have been conducting illegal sex determination tests on pregnant women. People from neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are allegedly traveling to these centres for the tests. In response, district collectors and medical officers have issued strict warnings to scanning centers about violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. Warning boards have been placed in hospitals to deter illegal testing. Authorities suspect that some registered medical practitioners (RMP) and private medical practitioners (PMP) are facilitating these illegal tests. Middlemen are reportedly charging large sums to conduct these tests. Recently, officials seized a scanning centre in Kamareddy town for performing illegal sex determination tests. To address this, six teams have been formed in the Nizamabad district to regularly monitor scanning centers. A district-level advisory committee meeting on the PCPNDT Act has also been held to assess the situation. Dr B. Rajasri, the district medical and health officer, stressed that scanning centres would be allowed to register or renew their licenses only if they adhere to proper protocols. Serious action would be taken against any center found conducting sex determination tests on pregnant women. She also urged scanning centers not to accept prescriptions from RMPs and PMPs for such tests. Dr Rajasri further warned medical shop owners against selling abortion medicines without a valid referral from a qualified doctor. She also stressed that scanning centers must maintain proper records and reports or risk having their licenses revoked. Regular awareness programmes are being conducted to educate the public on the PCPNDT Act.
ASER 2024: Telangana Faces Foundational Learning Gaps
HYDERABAD: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, released on Tuesday, has revealed that Telangana has achieved near-universal level enrollment for certain age groups. Only 0.5 per cent of children aged 6-14 in rural areas are not enrolled in schools. This positions it among the best-performing states in access to education. Overall, Telangana has registered 73.5 per cent average enrollment in schools in 2024 against 75.5 percent last year. This success in access contrasts with challenges in foundational learning outcomes, which remain significantly below desirable levels. Districts like Karimnagar, Medak, Nalgonda and Warangal recorded zero non-enrollment, while Adilabad had the highest rate at 1.5 per cent. Government school enrollment stood at 59.8 per cent for children in the same age group, with Adilabad leading at 73.8 per cent and Khammam at 70.4 per cent. Nizamabad reported the lowest government school enrollment at 47.9 per cent. Across India, more than 95 per cent of children aged 614 are enrolled in schools. However, challenges continued in foundational literacy and numeracy, according to the report. Among students in Classes III to V, only 18 per cent could read a Class II-level text, while 49 per cent could perform basic subtraction. In Classes VI to VIII, the report found, only 46.4 per cent of students could read a Class II text, and 34.7 per cent could do divisions. Medak consistently performed poorly, with the lowest reading and arithmetic levels across grades, while districts like Mahbubnagar and Rangareddy showed better arithmetic skills. Southern states, including Telangana, generally performed better in literacy and numeracy compared to other regions, the report said. It also said that the digital literacy showed another kind of challenge. In Telangana, 96 per cent of households reported smartphone availability, but only 78 per cent of the children could bring one to complete digital tasks and 73 per cent could use it independently. There was also a small but noticeable gap between boys and girls, with boys generally more comfortable using smartphones on their own. When given simple tasks like setting an alarm or looking up information online, the success rates were fairly high, but things changed as to safety and security. More than 80 per cent of students reported using social media, but only 67 per cent knew how to block or report a user, and just about 60 per cent could change a password. More importantly, the report reaffirmed that Telangana had been lagging behind in computers in schools and student computer usage. The availability of computers improved from 9.3 per cent (2010) to 14.1 per cent (2022) but dropped to 9.0 per cent in 2024, compared to the all-India average of 27.4 per cent of schools having computers available for children in 2024. The report found that school facilities in Telangana had improved in areas like electricity, which is available in 91.1 per cent of schools. Toilets for girls are usable in 73.7 per cent of schools and libraries are there in most of the institutions, though only 56.8 per cent of them actively engage children. Drinking water was not available in 15.8 per cent of schools and only 60.4 per cent had designated playgrounds, a broader issue across the country, where sports infrastructure has not seen much progress since 2018. Student and teacher attendance in Telangana, at 73.5 per cent and 85.5 per cent respectively, is consistent with national averages, though multi-grade classrooms remain common and pose challenges to effective learning.
TMC Registers Cases Against 11 Fake Doctors in Nizamabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) on Tuesday registered cases against 11 fake doctors in Nizamabad district following inspections last month. The accused, operating as unqualified rural medical practitioners (RPMs), were found violating medical regulations. Four of the culprits have been remanded in police custody, and cases were registered under the BNS and the NMC Act. These individuals were found to be practicing allopathy without the required MBBS qualifications, which could result in a jail sentence of up to one year and fines of up to Rs 5 lakh. The list of arrested individuals includes Boddu Venkatesh Reddy from Sri Sai Srinivas First Aid Centre (FAC), V. Suresh from Gauri Shankar FAC, and M. Prakash from Venkata Sai FAC in Banswada. In Dichpalli, R. Rajasekhar from Manasa Hospital, M Venkateshwar from Manikantha FAC, S. Dhatadri from Prashanth Clinic, and Goli Sandeep from Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Clinic, are in custody. Kanula Gangadhar from Sri Sai Ganga Clinic, Sur Mahesh Kumar from Sur FAC, M. Vittal Singh from Pragathi FAC, and Mallesham from Chandan Clinic in Nizamabad were also booked.
