HYDERABAD: The Telangana Building Permit Approval and Self-Certification System (TG-bPASS) will be shut down permanently on December 15, 2025, ending its role as the main platform for building permission approvals in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area.

The deadline has caused concern among several hundred applicants whose proposals remain pending du...

HYDERABAD: Telangana recorded a surge of over 12,000 cancer cases over the last ten years, with a consistent rise since 2015, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 2015, the state reported 40,177 cancer cases, which increased to 52,334 in 2024. Telangana ranked 13th in the country in terms of the number of cancer cases, with an average increase of around ...

RAJANNA-SIRCILLA : Sircilla’s handlooms, long celebrated for weaving tradition into fabric, have now stitched technology into their threads. Renowned weaver Nalla Vijay has created a unique ‘QR Code’ shawl that blends traditional pattu weaving with digital innovation, turning textile art into an interactive record of state’s culture and progress.

The shawl was unveiled ...

HYDERABAD: At a time when letters have given way to instant messages and emails, a government model school in Aliya is attempting to rekindle interest in philately and numismatics among students through a dedicated exhibition.

The initiative was launched by headmaster G Vishwanadh Gupta to spark curiosity among children about history, culture and heritage through tangib...

ADILABAD: An AI-based teaching lab has been inaugurated in the district to enhance skill development among children with mental disabilities. Set up at the Bhavitha Centre at the district headquarters, the facility uses advanced technology to move beyond conventional teaching methods and improve learning outcomes for children with special needs.

This is the first AI-bas...