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The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across the erstwhile Adilabad district. Collectors unfurled the Tricolour at district headquarters, highlighted welfare initiatives and development progress, while cultural programmes and tableaux added colour to the celebrations.

Police seized 108 motorbikes, five auto-rickshaws and a four-wheeler during a community contact programme in Gudihathnoor mandal on Saturday. The vehicles were seized after owners failed to produce registration and ownership documents during the early-morning drive.

Police in Adilabad booked 14 persons for allegedly encroaching upon government land at Vaddera Colony in the town. A case was registered following a complaint that the accused also abused officials during the incident, police said.

The six-day All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has begun across the erstwhile Adilabad district to assess tiger and prey populations. Hundreds of forest staffers and volunteers have been deployed across multiple districts, divisions and ranges to carry out the large-scale exercise.

As part of the Arrive Alive initiative and road safety week, police distributed blankets and sports kits to tribals and youngsters in Adilabad. SP Akhil Mahajan urged people to follow traffic rules, avoid substance abuse and promote education

The five-day Nagoba Jatara, Telangana’s second largest tribal congregation, began at Keslapur in Adilabad with traditional rituals led by the Mesram clan. Collector Rajarshi Shah and SP Akhil Mahajan were felicitated as thousands gathered to celebrate culture, devotion and community

Retired TGSRTC employees staged a protest in Adilabad demanding the release of pending statutory benefit arrears and a monthly pension. Citing financial distress, they warned of a sit-in protest in Hyderabad if their demands are not met.

Members of the Mesram clan have camped at Keslapur village ahead of the five-day Nagoba Jatara beginning January 18. Sacred rituals, including Mahapuja and Banpen Puja, will be performed as lakhs of tribals from across India gather to worship the serpent god.

Hyderabad defeated Warangal by 23 runs in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 League Phase II at Warangal. Vineeth Pawar scored 65 runs, while Adilabad beat Karimnagar by nine runs in another close contest

Police arrested three members of an inter-district job fraud gang for cheating over 240 jobseekers across Telangana by promising government jobs. Fake appointment orders were seized, while two accused remain absconding.

Adilabad police arrested an online centre operator for allegedly issuing fake Aadhaar cards and nativity certificates to help aspirants secure jobs in the Indian Armed Forces. The fraud came to light during verification for Assam Rifles recruitment.

Adilabad police arrested six members of an inter-State ganja smuggling gang at Indervelli mandal centre and seized 5.2 kg of ganja, motorbikes and mobile phones. One accused remains absconding, police said

Police arrested a real estate agent in Adilabad district for allegedly cheating people by conducting illegal draws of lots to sell house sites. Thirteen lottery books were seized, and officials warned of action against similar fraudulent practices.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad while protesting alleged government inaction on farmers’ issues, including soybean procurement. BRS cadres staged a bandh, disrupting transport as shops and institutions remained closed amid heavy police deployment to maintain order 

Adilabad defeated Nizamabad by 30 runs in the North Zone league of the TFA Telangana Gold Cup at Nirmal. Mohammed Kashif starred with bat and ball. Armoor beat Nirmal, while Musaddiq guided Adilabad to another win in the tournament

As part of an age-old Raj Gond tradition, a woman from the Thodasam clan drank two kilograms of sesame oil to formally inaugurate the annual Khamdev Jatara at Narnoor in Adilabad. The ritual is believed to bring fertility, prosperity and well-being.

Soybean farmers from Adilabad protested at the Assembly over delayed procurement, raising slogans and seeking the Agriculture Minister. Police blocked entry, citing rules, creating brief tension before farmers left disappointed.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna fainted after police allegedly dragged him during a BRS protest in Adilabad demanding soybean procurement. The incident triggered tension as party cadres staged a sit-in, accusing police of acting at the behest of the ruling Congress.

Police in Adilabad arrested two VDC members and booked others in separate cases for allegedly extorting money from belt shop operators. Authorities warned of strict action against those permitting illegal liquor trade under the guise of development activities.

Adilabad defeated Medak by four wickets, while Karimnagar outplayed Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial T-20 cricket tournament. Sai Krishna starred for Adilabad with 38 runs, while Shuanik’s four-wicket haul could not save Hyderabad