Telangana reported a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases yesterday. The State reported 206 fresh COVID -19 cases yesterday on a single day, taking the total positive cases to 3496. This is the first time that the state reported over 200 confirmed Coronavirus positive cases on a single day.<br />'' <br />''Among the fresh cases, Hyderabad reported 152 while Medchal District reported 18 and Ranga Reddy district reported 10 new cases. Both are adjoining Hyderabad. Nirmal and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts reported 5 each fresh positive cases while 16 more cases reported from 11 other districts.<br />''   <br />''Meanwhile, 83 persons have been discharged from hospital after recovery from COVID-19, taking the total recoveries to 1710. There are 1663 persons currently are taking treatment at hospitals. Meanwhile, 10 more succumbed to COVID-19 and other co morbidities taking to state death toll to 123.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, the state Education Department has deferred 10th class Board Examinations once again following the High Court's direction that the exams may be conducted in the state except in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Area where the Coronavirus is fast spreading.<br />'' <br />''The state Government has made all arrangements for over 5 lakhs students to write 10th class examinations from tomorrow onwards.<br />'' <br />''However, following Court's direction, the education department has deferred the dates of the exam.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It may be recalled that 10th class board examinations have already postponed in the month of March this year due to COVID-19 Pandemic and the following nationwide lockdown. </span><br />