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College students wait at a bus stop at Habsiguda on Friday amid lack of RTC buses. (Photo: P.Surendra)

Shutdown affects junior college students, demand reopening ahead of...

At least 70 students from 10 junior colleges gave representations to the TS HRC, Sabitha Indra Reddy and TS BIE

2 April 2021 9:03 AM IST

The worst hit was reported from the government-run Minorities Welfare Residential School at Nagole in Hyderabad, where 36 studemts one in five students in the school were found to have contracted the virus. (Repesentational Image/DC)

TRSMA demands reopening of all educational institutions

If any student is diagnosed with Covid-19, then by adopting the test, trace and treat' method, the government must...

2 April 2021 8:52 AM IST

State health authorities have set up 40 vaccination centres in each of the 13 districts and the target is to administer 150 doses to the targeted beneficiaries per day. (Photo: DC)

COVID vaccine to be administered on holidays too in Telangana

With number of cases rising, the Centre decided to work towards a rapid increase in the pace and coverage of vaccination

2 April 2021 8:23 AM IST

A policeman (R) wearing a dress themed on Covid-19 coronavirus urges a commuter to wear facemask during an awareness campaign at a traffic junction in Hyderabad on April 1, 2021. (Noah SEELAM / AFP)

Face masks mandatory in GHMC limits, Rs 1,000 penalty for spitting

Crowding is banned outside offices and shops and strict social distancing of 6-feet must be maintained by all in public...

2 April 2021 8:17 AM IST

A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a woman, at Max Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, Thursday, April 1, 2021. The third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for 65 lakh people aged above 45 has begun in the national capital from today. (PTI /Kamal Singh)

COVID vaccination throughout April, including gazetted holidays, at...

The vaccination exercise continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level

1 April 2021 2:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee talks to media representatives in front of her temporary residence, in Nandigram, on March 31, 2021. (PTI/Ashok Bhaumik)

Nandigram poll: Didi to stay for whole day, TMC alleges agents not...

There have been no reports of violence or clashes among political activists in the constituency, barring an incident in...

1 April 2021 11:50 AM IST

In the interest of customer convenience and safety in the use of recurring online payments, the framework mandated use of AFA during registration and first transaction. Representational image

RBI extends timeline to comply with new rule for online transactions...

The primary objective of the framework is to protect customers from fraudulent transactions and enhance customer...

1 April 2021 7:33 AM IST

Media reports said this is also likely to bring considerable relief to the Pakistani textile industry that wants cheap raw materials and also to ease the supply of sugar and reduce its prices in Pakistans domestic market. (Representational image: PTI file photo)

Pakistan approves resumption of bilateral trade with India

Bilateral trade with India was earlier suspended by Pakistan in August 2019, soon after New Delhi had revoked Article...

1 April 2021 6:55 AM IST

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze. (PTI)

Waze procured explosives found in SUV near Ambani's house: NIA

The agency, which is probing the case, has also found that Waze along with his driver parked the SUV near Ambani's house

31 March 2021 2:04 PM IST

It is significant that the Mizoram government had also issued guidelines directing officials to provide shelter to those coming from Myanmar after the violence. (Representational image: Twitter/@APRRN_)

Manipur lifts order to deny food, aid for Myanmar refugees

The situation along the international border with Myanmar in Manipur and Mizoram still remains very fluid

31 March 2021 8:30 AM IST

The state health authorities have identified the beneficiaries and are reaching out to them to take the jab. (

Andhra Pradesh gears up for phase-4 of COVID-19 vaccination drive

The government has also employed drummers to tour the villages and wards to spread the message about the vaccination...

31 March 2021 6:28 AM IST

Thunderstorms, along with lightning, are likely to occur at isolated places over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on April 2 and April 3. (Representational Image/PTI)

Thunderstorms likely over weekend in north AP, Yanam

cyclonic circulation is lying over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, extending up to 4.5 km above...

31 March 2021 1:26 AM IST