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From rose water to rubbish: Katora Houz loses glory

ITC WOW honours ‘Recycling Champions’ of waste management in Telangana
The ITC WOW Awards 2025–26 recognised students, schools, colleges, and corporates for supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission. Over 1.15 lakh students contributed around 1,200 metric tons of dry waste, with awards presented by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and ITC officials.

SIT issues notice to KTR in phone-tapping case

Centuries-old Katora Houz at Golconda turns garbage dumping yard, Hydraa plans for revival

Sabarimala gold theft row disrupts Kerala Assembly proceedings
The Kerala Assembly remained paralysed as the Opposition intensified its attack on the CPI(M)-led government over the Sabarimala gold theft, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister and alleging undue pressure on the investigation, citing High Court observations

India to remain fastest growing economy in 2025-26: RBI

Secunderabad station redevelopment: Parking curbs, new traffic rules announced

Sankara Eye Hospital restores vision in critical retinal detachment case

IGBC, GHMC hold stakeholder meet on stormwater, waste management
The Indian Green Building Council and GHMC organised a stakeholder consultation in Hyderabad to discuss water discharge, waste and stormwater management. Officials and experts highlighted the need for integrated planning, flood resilience and sustainable infrastructure to build a water-secure city.

RPF Brass Band marks Republic Day celebrations at Begumpet station
As part of Republic Day celebrations 2026, the Railway Protection Force organised a brass band performance at Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad. The event, attended by officials and staff, aimed to promote patriotism and was well received by passengers and the public.

Gutkha replaces beedis as tobacco consumption surges in Telangana
HCES 2023–24 data reveal a sharp shift in Telangana from beedis to gutkha, with rural and urban households spending heavily on tobacco products. Public health experts warn the trend, driven by poverty and work conditions, could worsen nutrition and health outcomes.

