HYDERABAD
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Sep- 2025 -22 September
Hyderabad Zoo celebrates six tiger cubs, eyes Himalayan Bear birth next
Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park welcomed six tiger cubs from two litters, including three white tigers, marking a major breeding success. The zoo also expects Himalayan Black Bear cubs soon, along with several other animal births recorded this year Hyderabad: There is a new and little roar in the air as the Nehru Zoological Park (NZP) here has recently witnessed the birth of six tiger cubs on its premises. The six cubs are from two different litters, with three normal tiger cubs and three white tiger cubs, marking one of the largest tiger births the zoo has seen in recent years. Prabhas (tiger) and Mala (tigress) gave birth to three cubs in the first litter, while Druva (tiger) and Tara (tigress), parented three white…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Rivalry turns violent in Petbasheerabad, one dead, another critical
A business dispute in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad turned violent when crane operator Anand and his associates attacked Srikanth Goud and Ali. Srikanth died on the spot, while Ali remains in critical condition. Hyderabad: A long-standing rivalry turned violent in Petbasheerabad, leading to the death of one person while another is battling for life in hospital. As per available information, Srikanth Goud (37) of Dulapally owned several sheds in Steel City and earned a living by renting them out. His friend Ali (36), who lived in the same area, ran auto-trolleys. Ali used to share leads of customers needing heavy material transport with crane operator Anand from Shapur Nagar, and in return, Anand referred clients to Ali. However, disputes had earlier arose…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Meerpet man gets five years in sexual assault case of eight-year-old
A local court sentenced Govind Omprakash Sukla to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the victim. Hyderabad: A local court sentenced a man to five years rigourous imprisonment in the sexual assault case of an eight-year-old girl child reported at Meerpet in 2019. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. The convict Govind Omprakash Sukla alias Govind (45), who runs a stationary shop, confined the girl in his shop when she came to buy stationary material. He further made sexual advances and sexually assaulted her. Based on the complaint from the girl’s father, the Meerpet police…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Truck overturns on ORR at Pedda Amberpet, driver injured
A fertilizer-laden truck overturned on the Outer Ring Road at Pedda Amberpet on Thursday after the driver lost control while taking a diversion. The driver sustained injuries. The truck was coming from Patancheru to Hyderabad. Police have started an investigation Hyderabad: One person was injured after a truck laden with fertilizers went out of control and overturned on the ORR in Pedda Amberpet in Abdullapurmet on the city outskirts on Thursday. As per available information, the incident occurred when the truck was proceeding from Patancheru towards Hyderabad. When the overloaded truck reached Pedda Amberpet, the driver, who attempted to take a diversion, lost control of the steering, resulting in the vehicle turning over. The driver was injured in the incident. The Abdullapurmet…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Interstate drug smuggling foiled, one held
A drug peddler from Mumbai was arrested at Secunderabad railway station with marijuana worth Rs 8 lakh. GRP and RPF officials caught him during a surprise check on Konark Express. The contraband was hidden in a trolley bag. A case is registered. Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) foiled an interstate drug smuggling attempt and arrested a Mumbai-based peddler at Secunderabad railway station on Wednesday. Officials seized marijuana worth Rs 8 lakh. The suspect, Asiruddin Takriddin Khan alias Chotu (35) from Mumbai, was caught during a surprise check while traveling on the Konark Express from Bhubaneswar to Mumbai. Police recovered the contraband concealed in a trolley suitcase. It was found that Khan, who was earlier involved in…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Unidentified man’s body found floating in Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal
An unidentified man’s body was found floating in Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal on Thursday. Police are investigating whether it was an accident, suicide, or rain-related incident. The body was retrieved and efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased Hyderabad: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal on Thursday. Police said it was yet to be known if he was washed away in the rains or a suicide or an accident. The locals noticed the body floating in the lake and alerted the police. The Medipally police, with the help of expert swimmers, retrieved the body from the lake. Officials said case was booked and efforts were on to identify the man. Recent missing…
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21 September
Centuries-old arches near Charminar face collapse risk
Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures Hyderabad: Magnificent arches that once led to the palaces located on the southwest of Charminar are now crumbling and lying in a dilapidated state. These arches that are part of Hyderabad’s rich history and heritage, having withstood the vagaries of time, now demand immediate attention and restoration to prevent any mishap. One can notice weeds protruding out of the Mohd Shukoor Kaman at Fateh Darwaza road and the Qutb e Alam Kaman, near the Khursheed Devdi, located on the way to heritage…
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21 September
Hyderabad man dies after being washed away in floodwater at Balkampet
A man returning home from work died after being swept away in floodwater at Balkampet rail under bridge on Thursday night. The victim, Mohammad Sharfuddin of Bholakpur, is survived by his wife and daughter. Police registered a case Hyderabad: A man on his way home from office died after being swept away in floodwater at the Balkampet rail under bridge on Thursday night. According to the police, Mohammad Sharfuddin, a resident of Bholakpur in Musheerabad, left his office in Balanagar and was on his way home despite heavy rain. When he reached the Balkampet rail under bridge, he could not negotiate his vehicle through the heavy water flow and fell into the water. He was swept away by the gushing waters. His…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Body of youth washed away in Afzalsagar floods recovered from Musi River
The body of Arjun (25), who was washed away in Afzalsagar floods on Sunday, was recovered from the Musi River near Choutuppal on Thursday. Rescue teams continue searching for his relative Ramu, who was also swept away. Hyderabad: The body of one of the two men who were washed away in Afzalsagar during heavy rain on Sunday was found at Musi River, Choutuppal on Thursday. The family members identified the body as Arjun (25) and the officials are shifting the body for post-mortem to mortuary. The body was highly decomposed. The HYDRAA and SDRF teams had launched a search operation for the bodies of Arjun and his relative Ramu since Monday. Arjun was trying to catch a cot that was flowing…
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21 September
Hyderabad: Heavy rains halt water supply for two days in Secunderabad Cantonment
Heavy rainfall flooded the Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad Cantonment, disrupting water supply to nearly one lakh residents. SCB officials said supply would remain suspended for two days, with tankers deployed as restoration efforts continue. The pump house last failed in 2020. Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night has resulted in flooding at the Balamrai water pump house premises, rendering the pumps inoperable. Nearly one lakh people will be affected due to the affected water supply. Officials from the Secunderabad Cantonment Board‘s water wing visited the Balamrai Pump House on Thursday, assessed the situation, and announced disruptions in the water supply. “Consequently, there will be no water supply for the next two days in areas served by the Balamrai pump house, including…
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