Coronavirus News Updates: Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh News Today 31 March 2021

No water supply in parts of Hyderabad tomorrow

Hyderabad: Taps to go dry in many areas in Hyderabad tomorrow due to the work-related to Krishna Drinking Water supply phase-1 for facilitating the flyover proposed between DLL, Chandrayangutta and Kandikal gate. Read Full Story

Hyderabad: GHMC mulls setting up containment zones as corona cases rise

Containment zones in Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is planning to set up containment zones in the city with the rise in coronavirus cases. Read Full Story

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission announces new power tariff for 2021-22

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced a new tariff for the coming financial year. The average unit price has been reduced from Rs 7.17 to Rs 6.37. The details of the new tariff to this extent were revealed by ERC Chairman Justice Nagarjuna Reddy. Read Full Story

YS Jagan responds to Telangana employees transfer, directs officials to clear the file

The seven-year dream of Telangana employees working in the state in Andhra Pradesh is coming to an end. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy responded positively to address their issue. Telangana employees met AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday and that all their families were in Hyderabad and it was difficult for them to continue jobs in Andhra Pradesh. Read Full Story

TSPSC gets new interim chairman

Telangana government-appointed Chintha Sailu as new interim chairman of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC). This comes after the tenure of sitting interim chairman Krishna Reddy ended and the Sailu was the only member left in the TSPSC. Read Full Story

Telangana sees a spike of 694 coronavirus cases, total @3,07,889

Telangana on Wednesday recorded 694 coronavirus positive cases taking the overall tally to 3,07,889. And the recovery cases went up to 3,01,227 with the recovery of 394 persons in a single day. Meanwhile, the total fatality count touched 1,697 with the death of three persons due to the virus in the last 24 hours. Read Full Story

Andhra Pradesh: Three gas cylinders explode in a hotel in Nandyal, no casualties reported

In a horrific incident, a huge fire broke out in Nandyal of Kurnool district as three gas cylinders exploded in a hotel at Nandyal check post, which caused the fires to erupt with large-scale sounds. The huts next to the checkpost circle have burnt and the blaze also spread to nearby hotels and shops. Read Full Story

Hyderabad: Woman goes missing in Banjara Hills

A woman went missing here on Tuesday midnight at Banjara Hills sending shock waves among the residents. The incident occurred around 10 pm at Devarakonda Basti on road no. 3. Read Full Story

Vizag steel plant: Workers unions call for Chalo Collectorate against privatisation

The concerns against the privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel plant is raging in Visakhapatnam with workers protests. The workers union has given a call for Chalo Collectorate. A large number of workers and expatriates are expected to attend the event, which will be called by the Visakhapatnam Steel Conservation Struggle Committee. Read Full Story

Hyderabad: KPHB ASI who was hit by drunk man dies

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of KPHB police station Mahipal Reddy who was hit by a drunk man in a bid to escape a drunk drive check on Saturday night died on Wednesday morning. The hospital declared him dead around 1 am on Wednesday, the police confirmed. Read Full Story