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A woman has been booked for allegedly abducting a four-year-old girl from Ruyyadi village in Adilabad district. Police have formed three teams to trace the child, analysed CCTV footage and announced a cash reward for information leading to the child's rescue.

The State government's approval for acquiring 2,009 acres for the Adilabad Airport project has drawn mixed reactions. While residents welcomed improved connectivity, affected farmers sought Rs 2 crore per acre as compensation, citing soaring land prices and concerns over losing their livelihoods.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for allegedly duping 25 people by promising government jobs and bank loans. The prime accused allegedly collected Rs 70 lakh, posed as a government employee and issued fake appointment letters to victims across the erstwhile Adilabad district.

Three persons were booked in Adilabad for allegedly abandoning cattle on roads, causing inconvenience and increasing accident risks. In a separate case, police arrested a man for allegedly parking a van on a road, leading to a fatal accident involving a government teacher.

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district celebrated BRS Working President KT Rama Rao's birthday by performing Ksheerabhisekam to his flex poster. They praised his contribution to women's welfare and Hyderabad's IT growth while recalling welfare initiatives introduced during the BRS government.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to clarify its stand on reviving the CCI plant at Adilabad, alleging delays by the State and calling for immediate proposals to the Centre to protect jobs and boost industrial growth.

Heavy rainfall has revived several seasonal waterfalls across the erstwhile Adilabad district, attracting tourists and nature lovers. While the scenic locations have become popular again, visitors and locals have urged authorities to improve safety measures and provide basic infrastructure to prevent accidents.

Adilabad police booked 34 persons for their alleged involvement in online Matka during a special drive across 10 police station areas. The SP warned of stern action against offenders and said authorities would track illegal assets and intensify surveillance on gambling networks.

Adilabad police arrested a Karimnagar man for allegedly cheating three members of a family by promising jobs through a private organisation. Police said the accused collected Rs 5.30 lakh, seized fake appointment letters and a mobile phone, and continued the investigation.

Former Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi sponsored Rs 2 lakh life insurance coverage for 50 poor families at Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district under the Gift a Smile campaign to mark BRS working president KT Rama Rao's birthday on July 24

An Adilabad court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for murdering his wife by slitting her throat in 2021 over an alleged demand for additional dowry. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.

Adilabad police booked four BRS leaders for allegedly erecting flex posters at Jagjeevan Chowk in violation of norms. Police said the posters affected motorists' visibility and road safety and warned of strict action against similar violations.

Light to moderate rains were recorded across Adilabad and Nirmal districts on Saturday, with several mandals receiving more than 20 mm rainfall. Despite the showers, a few mandals in Adilabad, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad continue to face rainfall deficiency.

Police seized a house in Adilabad that was allegedly built using money collected from victims in a treasure hunt fraud. The accused, Darshanala Raj Kumar, and his accomplices allegedly duped 26 people and collected over Rs 1 crore.

Moderate to heavy rains lashed Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. The showers revived cotton and soy crops that were under stress due to a prolonged dry spell and boosted agricultural activity.

A government teacher, Rathod Raju, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly harassing an Anganwadi teacher and demanding Rs 50,000 from her by threatening to seek details of her educational qualifications under the Right to Information Act.

Congress legislators in the erstwhile Adilabad district openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the party during SIR awareness meetings, alleging neglect by the government and party leadership. The developments have once again highlighted internal differences within the ruling Congress in Telangana.

A major accident was averted in Adilabad after a TGSRTC driver noticed smoke emanating from the engine of a bus and immediately stopped the vehicle near Dongargaon village. All 20 passengers disembarked safely and no injuries were reported.

The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.

Farmers across the erstwhile Adilabad district are worried over deficient rainfall despite the onset of the southwest monsoon. Poor rains have affected crop growth and cotton seed germination, forcing some farmers to consider re-sowing and incur additional expenses.