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Sankranti: Despite ban, bloodied cockfights held in Andhra districts; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty
Sankranti: Despite ban, bloodied cockfights held in Andhra districts; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty

Defying court ban, cockfights galore in Andhra; bettor walks away with ₹1.53 Cr bounty

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Jan 2026 9:53 AM IST


Hyderabad: Communal tension grips Puranapool after miscreant vandalizes Darwaza Mysamma temple; suspect held, 4 cops injured
Hyderabad: Communal tension grips Puranapool after miscreant vandalizes Darwaza Mysamma temple; suspect held, 4 cops injured

Hyderabad Puranapool erupts after miscreant vandalize Darwaza Mysamma temple; suspect held, 4 cops injured

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Jan 2026 9:11 AM IST


Traffic curbs for elevated corridor works at Malakpet from Jan 15, diversions for 60 days
Traffic curbs for elevated corridor works at Malakpet from Jan 15, diversions for 60 days

The road stretches from Saidabad Y Junction to IS Sadan Junction, and on one side, between Saidabad Y Junction and Dobhighat, will remain closed...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 15 Jan 2026 9:00 AM IST


Cockfights ban flouted in AP: Betting events held under floodlights, VVIP galleries
Cockfights ban flouted in AP: Betting events held under floodlights, VVIP galleries

Despite prohibitory orders, organisers went ahead with the events, drawing large crowds from within the State and neighbouring regions

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST


Nallacheruvu’s restoration: Kukatpally residents celebrate kite festival at lake, HYDRAA chief joins
Nallacheruvu’s restoration: Kukatpally residents celebrate kite festival at lake, HYDRAA chief joins

The lakefront witnessed a celebratory atmosphere, with families and walkers gathering in large numbers

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST


Fact Check: UP police charge at anti-BJP protestors? No, it’s old video from Hyderabad
Fact Check: UP police charge at anti-BJP protestors? No, it’s old video from Hyderabad

A video showing police personnel charging at youths and detaining them is going viral with the claim that it shows Uttar Pradesh police action against...

By K Sherly Sharon  Published on 14 Jan 2026 9:40 PM IST


GHMC collects 88 tonnes of electronic waste in two days across Hyderabad
GHMC collects 88 tonnes of electronic waste in two days across Hyderabad

The initiative was aimed at the safe disposal of electronic waste while creating awareness about its environmental and health hazards

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 4:38 PM IST


Sankranti rush:  Andhra books 209 bus operators for charging exorbitant fares, ₹19L fine collected
Sankranti rush: Andhra books 209 bus operators for charging exorbitant fares, ₹19L fine collected

The highest number of overcharging cases was reported in West Godavari district

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 10:00 AM IST


Old Citys Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula lake makeover complete, set to open after festive season
Old City's Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula lake makeover complete, set to open after festive season

The revitalised Bum-Rukn-ud-Daula Lake is expected to emerge as a major recreational and heritage landmark in the Old City

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 9:43 AM IST


Relief for bar owners as Andhra scraps extra excise tax, brings uniform pricing on liquor
Relief for bar owners as Andhra scraps extra excise tax, brings uniform pricing on liquor

Officials said the primary objective of the policy revision is to ensure uniform pricing and remove disparities in liquor pricing that had adversely...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 8:30 AM IST


Amberpet residents celebrate Bathukamma Kunta’s restoration with kite festival
Amberpet residents celebrate Bathukamma Kunta’s restoration with kite festival

Locals expressed joy over the dramatic change in their surroundings after encroachments were removed and Bathukamma Kunta was restored

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 14 Jan 2026 7:00 AM IST


Naidu gets clean chit in AP Skill Development case: Court backs CID findings, drops proceedings
Naidu gets clean chit in AP Skill Development case: Court backs CID findings, drops proceedings

Based on the CID’s submission, the court ordered the closure of proceedings against Naidu and 36 other accused named in the case

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 13 Jan 2026 7:08 PM IST


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