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CPR Training Camp Organised by Gandhi Alumni Association and Janahitha Seva Trust 1-FEB-2026

Secunderabad, February 1:
A two-day CPR training programme organised by the Gandhi Medical College Alumni Association and Janahitha Seva Trust was conducted on Sunday at the Gandhi Medical College campus with the objective of creating awareness among the general public about life-saving emergency care.

Doctors and organisers highlighted that people’s health largely depends on awareness, timely action and preventive care. They noted that the rise in adulterated food consumption and environmental pollution has contributed to an increase in various health problems, including heart-related ailments, in recent years.

Speakers emphasised that the number of cardiac emergencies has grown significantly and stated that immediate administration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can help save the lives of heart attack victims until they are shifted to a hospital for advanced medical treatment. They stressed the importance of basic CPR knowledge for every citizen, as it can be crucial during emergencies at home or in public places.

The organisers appreciated the positive response from the public and said that the free CPR training programme was aimed at empowering citizens with essential life-saving skills. On the first day of the programme alone, around 2,000 people received hands-on CPR training.

The programme was attended by Alumni Association President Dr. G.R. Lingamoorthy, Dr. Maheshwar Reddy, Dr. K. Rajashekhar, Dr. S. Ravinder, Dr. Nagarjuna Chakravarthy, along with representatives of Janahitha Seva Trust including Narasimha Murthy, Krishna Reddy, Sridhar, Sridevi, Venkat, Nandakumar and Vasumathi.

GHMC to Be Split Into Three Corporations, Polls Likely in April–May

Hyderabad:
The Telangana State government is considering restructuring the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) by splitting it into three separate municipal corporations, each comprising 100 wards. The proposal is expected to be finalised by the end of January, with elections likely to be held in April–May.

According to sources in the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department, authorities are evaluating multiple models, including forming either three corporations with 100 wards each or one corporation with 150 wards and two with 75 wards each.

GHMC officials have already submitted geographical data and maps for all 300 wards, whose boundaries are fixed. As per preliminary plans, the proposed civic bodies may be:

  • Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards
  • Greater Secunderabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards
  • Greater Cyberabad Municipal Corporation – 100 wards

Each municipal corporation would have 20 circles and five zones, with four circles per zone. An IAS officer of secretary rank would be appointed as commissioner for each corporation, and the new setup would result in three mayors.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan stated that the move aligns with the recent formation of new police commissionerates and may be announced simultaneously, based on the existing 300 GHMC wards.

A final notification is expected by January-end, paving the way for civic elections in April–May.

Telangana Municipal and Corporation Elections Scheduled for February 11; Results on February 13

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) has announced elections to seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities across the state, including newly formed urban local bodies (ULBs).

Polling for 2,996 wards—comprising 414 wards in seven municipal corporations and 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities—will be held on February 11, 2026, from 7 am to 5 pm. The results will be declared on February 13, 2026. A total of 52.43 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been excluded from this election cycle, as its term will expire on February 10, 2026.

According to TSEC Commissioner I Rani Kumudini, along with CDMA Commissioner T K Sreedevi and Additional DGP (L&O) Mahesh Bhagwat, the election schedule is as follows:

  • Nominations: January 28–30, 2026
  • Scrutiny of nominations: January 31, 2026
  • Last date for withdrawal: February 3, 2026
  • Final list of contesting candidates: February 3, 2026, after 3 pm
  • Counting of votes: February 13, 2026, from 8 am

The oath of office for elected ward members and corporators will be administered on February 16, followed by a special meeting for the election of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of municipalities, as well as mayors and deputy mayors of municipal corporations.

With the Model Code of Conduct now in force, officials will seize cash exceeding Rs 50,000 carried without valid documents. Each candidate is permitted to spend up to Rs 1.50 lakh during the campaign.

For the 2,996 ward elections:

  • 8,203 polling stations have been set up
  • 137 strong rooms earmarked for storing election material
  • 136 centres identified for vote counting
  • Live webcasting at all polling stations for monitoring

The election workforce includes 1,379 Returning Officers, 1,547 Assistant Returning Officers, 9,560 Polling Officers, and 31,428 other staff members.

Following the results, a notice in Form II will be issued by a government gazetted officer, calling for a special meeting on February 14 for elections to the offices of chairperson, vice-chairperson, mayor, and deputy mayor as per the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019.

The seven municipal corporations going to polls are:

  • Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation
  • Nizamabad
  • Nalgonda
  • Karimnagar
  • Mahbubnagar
  • Mancherial
  • Kothagudem

Heavy Police Deployment to Ensure Peaceful Municipal Elections in Telangana

Telangana Police have intensified preparations to ensure peaceful and transparent municipal elections following the announcement of the poll schedule. Director General of Police B. Sivadhar Reddy said the police machinery is fully prepared, with strict security and surveillance measures now in force across all municipal corporations and municipalities under the election code of conduct.

As part of the arrangements, check posts and flying squads have been activated to prevent the distribution of illegal cash, liquor, drugs, and other inducements. Officials will verify the source of cash exceeding ₹50,000, ensure the deposit of licensed weapons, and conduct special searches to detect illegal arms. Recalling the recent Gram Panchayat elections, Mr. Reddy noted that 1,800 weapons were voluntarily surrendered at police stations during that exercise.

To boost voter confidence, armed flag marches will be conducted at over 1,000 sensitive and vulnerable locations across the State. In addition to local police, personnel from the Telangana State Special Police and other departments are being deployed, with around 2,000 staff from the Excise and Forest departments assigned to election duties.

The DGP appealed to citizens to exercise their franchise freely and resist inducements, assuring that police will remain on high alert to maintain calm and orderly elections.