Hyderabad: Telangana is witnessing a significant day for democracy today as voting for 116 Municipalities and Corporations commenced at 7:00 AM. According to the DGN News report, there is a high voter turnout across both urban and rural areas.
1. Key Highlights of the Telangana Municipal Polls
Approximately 52 lakh voters are expected to exercise their franchise today to decide the fate of 10,719 candidates. Voting will continue until 5:00 PM, and the results are scheduled to be announced on February 13. To ensure a peaceful polling process, the government has deployed over 41,000 staff members and thousands of police personnel. Additionally, a 'Paid Holiday' has been declared in all polling areas today.
2. AIMIM's 'Kingmaker' Strategy
The AIMIM, led by Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, has fielded 282 candidates across 43 Urban Local Bodies. The party has focused its strength on major municipal corporations like Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar. Political analysts suggest that AIMIM could play a 'Kingmaker' role in several locations, particularly in the Bhainsa Municipality, where they are strong contenders for the Chairperson seat.
3. Conclusion of GHMC Council's Term
The 5-year term of the current Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) council ended today. Until the next elections are held, the city's administration will be managed by a 'Special Officer.' This transition paves the way for the creation of 300 new wards and the division of Hyderabad into three separate corporations: Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Malkajgiri.
4. Major Fire Breaks Out at Attapur Car Showroom
A massive fire broke out during the early hours of Tuesday (February 10) at the Adarsha Automotives (Suzuki) service centre near Pillar No. 185 in Attapur.
According to officials, the blaze originated in the scrap godown of the facility and spread rapidly. At the time of the incident, nearly 50 to 70 vehicles were parked inside the premises. Firefighters rushed to the spot with two fire tenders and managed to bring the flames under control within 45 minutes, preventing a larger disaster.
While no casualties were reported, two cars were completely gutted, and two others suffered partial damage. As a precautionary measure, police evacuated around 90 families from nearby residential apartments. The Attapur police have registered a case and are currently examining CCTV footage to determine whether the fire was accidental or a result of foul play.
5. Education Updates: TG ECET & TG ICET 2026 Notifications Released
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has officially released the notifications for two major entrance examinations: TG ECET 2026 and TG ICET 2026. These exams are crucial for students seeking lateral entry into Engineering and admission to MBA/MCA programs across Telangana.
A. TG ECET 2026 (Lateral Entry for Diploma & B.Sc. Graduates)
The registration for the Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) has officially commenced on February 9, 2026. This exam, conducted by Osmania University, allows Diploma holders and B.Sc. (Mathematics) graduates to take lateral entry admission into the 2nd year of B.E., B.Tech, and B.Pharmacy courses.
Registration Start Date: February 9, 2026
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): April 18, 2026
Exam Date: May 15, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
Application Fee: ₹900 (General) | ₹500 (SC/ST/PH)
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can register through the official portal:
ecet.tgche.ac.in
B. TG ICET 2026 (For MBA & MCA Admissions)
The notification for the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) has been released by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda. This state-level exam is mandatory for students aspiring to join MBA or MCA programs in top universities like Osmania, JNTU-H, and Kakatiya University.
Registration Start Date: February 12, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): March 16, 2026
Exam Dates: May 13 & 14, 2026
Application Fee: ₹750 (General) | ₹550 (SC/ST/PH)
Official Website:
icet.tgche.ac.in Eligibility: Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in their Bachelor’s degree.
Students are advised to complete their registration early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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