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Bhoodan displaced persons were stopped by police from meeting the Khammam Collector and staged a protest at the collectorate. They alleged officials refused to accept their memorandum, even as arrests continued in the Velugumatla land encroachment case

The State government has ordered a social and economic survey of families evicted from Bhoodan lands in Velugumatla, Khammam. District Collector Anudeep Durishetty said eligible families would be allotted plots and Indiramma houses after the survey is completed

MLC Tata Madhusudhan staged a protest at the Disha meeting in Khammam, alleging protocol violation and lack of invitation. He argued with MP R Raghuram Reddy over the issue. The dispute was resolved after the Collector assured corrective measures

Authorities in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have completed preparations for municipal elections scheduled on Wednesday. More than three lakh voters are expected to exercise their franchise across the two districts.

A synthetic running track is being built at Sardar Patel Stadium in Khammam at a cost of Rs 8.50 crore to promote athletics. The track, designed to international standards, includes levelling, fencing, line marking, catch basins and high-mast lighting as per ISO norms.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka urged government employees in Khammam to introspect daily on their performance and stressed accountability to the public, noting that salaries come from taxpayers’ hard work. Addressing a review meeting, he warned that negligence would not be tolerated as the State enters its third year.

The third phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana witnessed impressive voter participation, with Khammam district recording 88.84 per cent turnout and Kothagudem registering 86.47 per cent. Polling across multiple mandals in both districts remained peaceful, according to officials.

A total of 2.44 lakh voters will cast their votes in the third phase of gram panchayat elections across seven mandals in Khammam district. Elections will be held in 191 gram panchayats amid tight security arrangements

The second phase of gram panchayat elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts witnessed high voter turnout on Sunday. Khammam recorded 91.21 percent polling across six mandals, while Kothagudem registered 82.65 percent across seven mandals. District Collectors Anudeep Durishetty and Jitesh V. Patil confirmed smooth polling.

Around 2.41 lakh voters are set to cast their vote in the first phase gram panchayat elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts. Election authorities have deployed staff, arranged ballot boxes and set up webcasting at sensitive polling stations to ensure smooth polling.

The nomination process for the first phase of gram panchayat elections commenced in Khammam and Kothagudem districts on Thursday. A total of 192 gram panchayats and 1,740 wards in Khammam, and 159 gram panchayats with 1,436 wards in Kothagudem, have been notified.

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched the ‘Every Child Reads’ programme to improve English reading skills in government school students. The month-long phonetics-based initiative, monitored through a UDISE-linked app, aims to help each child read and understand simple paragraphs independently

As many as 227 people from 90 families living along the Munneru riverbanks in Khammam were shifted to relief centres due to rising water levels following heavy rains from Cyclone Montha. Officials are ensuring safety, food, and medical services at camps.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka laid the foundation for an underground power cable project in Madhira, aiming to ensure uninterrupted electricity and reduce hazards. He also announced the launch of Ambedkar Knowledge Centres across Khammam constituencies to support rural youth preparing for competitive exams, with digital libraries and online coaching by expert faculty.

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty said land acquisition for the Khammam Fort ropeway has been completed and work will start within a week. The Rs 29 crore project will be executed by Conveyor and Ropeway Services Private Limited to boost tourism

Khammam Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched ‘Bagless Day’ in all government schools, to be observed every fourth Saturday. The initiative encourages students to engage in creative, cultural and skill-based activities, easing academic stress and promoting holistic learning beyond classrooms

Khammam District Collector Anudeep Durishetty announced that the historic Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa will be developed into an international-standard tourist destination under the Buddhavanam Project. The initiative aims to boost heritage tourism and preserve Telangana’s Buddhist legacy.

In Khammam district, two gram panchayat secretaries were suspended after being found guilty of marking fake attendance through the Daily Sanitation Report (DSR) mobile app. They reportedly used their own photos to register presence without physically being at work.

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty has instructed officials to prepare for the distribution of Albendazole tablets on August 11 across Khammam. Over 74,000 children in schools, hostels, and Anganwadi centres will be covered under the National Deworming Day programme

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Saidulu said teachers, headmasters were forced to spend more time on submitting reports to higher officials which was wasting valuable time, meant to be used for teaching students.