Good Morning Readers,
In the Morning News Brief, here are the top 10 news stories from Telangana:
1. Seethamma Sagar irrigation project gets technical clearance from Centre
The Centre has approved Telangana’s ₹19,955 crore integrated lift irrigation project. It will irrigate 7.87 lakh acres and generate 282 MW of hydropower. The project is now eligible for Central funding support. Read More:
2. SLBC tunnel: Experts recommend drilling and blasting to resume construction
Following the deadly tunnel collapse in February, experts have endorsed drilling and blasting as the safest method to complete the SriSailam Left Bank Canal tunnel. A technical subcommittee will finalise recommendations soon. Read More
3. Bharat Summit in Hyderabad to focus on peace, justice and investment
The upcoming Bharat Summit at HICC will host over 450 delegates from 100+ countries. Inspired by Nehruvian non-alignment, the event will showcase Telangana’s growth and welfare models. Rahul Gandhi is expected to attend following a Kashmir visit. Read More
4. HYDRAA acts on public complaints; Commissioner inspects encroachments
HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath conducted surprise field visits following Prajavani complaints. Several encroachments on nalas, public parks, and roads were identified across Hyderabad. Strict action was ordered against illegal constructions. Read More
5. TS EAPCET 2025 receives over 3 lakh applications; exams from April 29
The application process for TS EAPCET 2025 concluded with 3,06,796 registrations. Exams will be held on April 29–30 for Agriculture & Pharmacy, and May 2–4 for Engineering. Late fees applied until the final submission date. Read More
6. TGMREIS students excel in Intermediate and JEE Mains 2025 results
Students from Telangana Minorities Residential Institutions secured top ranks in both Intermediate and JEE Mains exams. Multiple students bagged state ranks, and 35 qualified for JEE Advanced. TMREIS plans to expand coaching for competitive exams. Read More
7. Shaadi.com director and staff must face investigation in fraud case
The High Court refused to quash the FIR against Shaadi.com executives over a fake profile scam. The accused allegedly extorted money and threatened victims using morphed photos. Police will continue investigation under BNS provisions. Read More
8. Woman fatally stabbed by husband in Adilabad’s Gudihatnur
A man allegedly murdered his wife with a knife near a borewell in Patancheru following a domestic dispute. The woman succumbed to her injuries en route to hospital. Police have registered a case based on her father’s complaint. Read More
9. Degree student dies by suicide in Mancherial Gurukulam college
A second-year student died after jumping from a college building, allegedly following verbal abuse by staff. Her family and student unions have demanded criminal action against the college authorities. Tensions rose as conflicting accounts surfaced around the incident. Read More
10. Five-year-old boy critically injured in dog attack in Karimnagar
A young boy was mauled by two street dogs, causing severe abdominal injuries. Doctors performed emergency surgery, and the child is now in stable condition. The incident has renewed calls for stricter street dog control. Read More
