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Parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several mandals. Daily life was disrupted as people stayed indoors and farmers suspended agricultural activities amid extreme weather conditions.

The Telangana Cricket Association has announced teams for the TCA T-20 Super League, starting April 20 in Warangal. Based on performances in the Telangana Gold Cup 2025-26 Inter-district League, six zonal teams will compete, followed by an inter-zonal summer league

Workers of the Cement Corporation of India unit in Adilabad are worried after the Union government invited tenders to sell machinery as scrap. They fear the move signals closure, ending hopes of revival and impacting livelihoods dependent on the factory.

Several parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 41 degrees Celsius. The intense heat forced people indoors and disrupted farm work, with residents relying on cooling drinks to cope with the weather.

Discrepancies between bills and fund withdrawals on the eGramswaraj portal have exposed possible financial irregularities in villages of Adilabad district. Officials attribute some issues to negligence, but concerns over transparency and accountability remain.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad secured third place in Telangana Intermediate second year results with 82.16 pass percentage. While Nirmal and Mancherial showed improvement, Adilabad recorded a decline. Girls outperformed boys across all districts

BRS activists were placed under house arrest in parts of Adilabad and Nirmal districts ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit. Party leaders criticised the Congress government for suppressing the Opposition and detaining cadres before the official tour.

In Adilabad, police arrested ten persons for betting on Indian Premier League matches in Echoda mandal. Authorities seized motorcycles, mobile phones, and cash, warning of strict action against gambling and keeping close watch on habitual offenders 

Doctors from private hospitals and nursing homes staged a protest in Adilabad after paediatrician Dr Santosh Raj was allegedly assaulted by a patient’s relative over medical charges. Police deployed additional forces as doctors demanded immediate arrest of the assailants.

Fuel panic buying led to long queues and shortages across Adilabad and nearby districts, with many stations running dry. Officials attributed the crisis to increased demand amid West Asia tensions and said steps are underway to stabilise supplies

Adilabad is witnessing a sharp rise in farmer suicides, with over 50 deaths reported in 14 months. Financial distress, crop failure and poor prices are cited as key reasons, highlighting a deepening agrarian crisis in the district

Adilabad SP Akhil Mahajan has warned against the misuse of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes, stating that special teams have been formed to check diversions and strict action will be taken against violators in the district.

Several BJP leaders and workers were placed under house arrest across parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district after the party called for a siege of the State Assembly, alleging neglect of education, delay in welfare funds and lack of support for Central schemes.

A 58-year-old farmer from Arli (B) village in Adilabad Rural mandal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy crop losses and debt. A video of him pleading with officials to procure his produce earlier has gone viral.

Farmers in Adilabad performed a pushpabhisekam to a poster of K Chandrashekhar Rao on Ugadi, seeking his return as Chief Minister. They highlighted delays in welfare schemes, pensions and benefits, stating their livelihoods have been affected.

Thunderstorms with gusty winds and a drop in temperatures are expected to continue across Telangana till Saturday. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, forecasting light to moderate rain and fluctuating temperatures over the next few days.

A chit fund company managing director from Warangal district was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly cheating customers and evading payments worth Rs 1.11 crore. Police said multiple cases were registered against him and he had been absconding for six months.

Police placed several BRS leaders under house arrest in Echoda mandal of Adilabad district after farmers called for a siege of the Telangana Assembly demanding immediate release of Rythu Bharosa benefits.

Four members of an Adilabad cooperative society were arrested for allegedly threatening chairman Konduri Rakender and manager Ragam Ramesh over loan repayments. The accused reportedly extorted Rs 20,000 on three occasions under the banner of tribal rights group Tudum Debba.

The police department organised a mega job mela at the AR Headquarters in Adilabad, where 67 companies offered about 2,100 jobs to candidates from across the district. Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan inaugurated the placement drive.