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A transient female tiger, believed to have strayed from Maharashtra’s Tadoba reserve, has killed at least five cows in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Locals demand compensation and safety measures, while Forest officials install camera traps and trackers to monitor its movement

A man in Kumram Bheem Asifabad lodged a complaint against a Collectorate camp clerk, accusing him of abducting his wife, an employee at a Sakhi one-stop centre. Police confirmed the woman was missing but have not yet booked the clerk

Heavy rains in Telangana forced the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Thursday. District collectors issued alerts, warning of flooding as NDRF teams remained on standby and several low-lying areas were inundated.

A 12-year-old student of a tribal welfare Ashram school in Asifabad district died of fever while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital, Warangal. This follows a previous student death in November at a similar institution, raising concerns over health and safety standards.

The erstwhile Adilabad district marked World Indigenous Peoples Day with rallies, tributes to tribal icons, and cultural performances. Officials urged preservation of traditions while pledging improved infrastructure and welfare for tribal communities across Adilabad, Asifabad, Mancherial, and Nirmal districts

Podu farmers from Dimda village launched a march to Hyderabad demanding land titles for forest lands under cultivation. They accused forest officials of harassment and urged the government to honour its poll promise of resolving the Podu land issue.

An elderly woman from Dabba village in Asifabad protested the alleged illegal transfer of her land using a fake death certificate. She claimed her land was encroached and registered under another’s name. The Sub-Collector assured a full investigation

A 55-year-old woman from Chintalamanepalli mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after being attacked by a wild boar while returning from her farm. The family has sought compensation from the Forest Department, citing a wild animal attack

A tiger believed to have strayed from Maharashtra killed another calf in Mancherial’s Rottepelli forests, triggering panic among villagers. Officials installed CCTV camera traps to track its movement and urged farmers not to take cattle deep into the forest.

Two separate incidents in Telangana claimed lives on Thursday. A youth was swept away while crossing a swollen rivulet in Asifabad, and a motorcyclist died in a road accident in Marikal mandal after being hit by a speeding car.

Five persons were arrested for their role in the electrocution death of Athram Tirupathi in Navedhari village. The accused initially claimed natural death, but locals revealed the truth. A culpable homicide case was registered based on the victim’s wife’s complaint

Farmers, including women, staged a protest in Jainoor mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by blocking the Asifabad–Utnoor road, demanding immediate urea supply. They accused the State government of failing to ensure fertiliser availability during the critical cultivation period

A tiger that strayed from Maharashtra into Telangana triggered panic in Asifabad villages after attempting to attack cattle. Forest officials are monitoring its movement, launching awareness drives, and assuring compensation for livestock losses to avoid conflict and ensure safety.

Supporters of former MLA Koneru Konappa raised Rs.2.75 lakh to support the family of accountant Tummidi Rajashekhar, who died by suicide after alleged harassment by his employer. Konappa demanded stern action against the accused trader and his wife.

The tusker, which killed two farmers in Telangana last year, has trampled another farmer to death in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district. Authorities say the elephant strayed from its herd due to mining disruptions in Chhattisgarh

In Kumram Bheem Asifabad, 128 pregnant women in 151 remote villages face serious risk during the monsoon due to flooding and lack of road access. Health officials have begun monitoring and planning relocations to ensure timely maternal care and prevent fatalities

Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi alleged that the officials were insulting the local MLA by allowing those who do not hold any political position to hand over ownership documents to eligible beneficiaries

Locals said the auto-rickshaw, carrying two passengers, attempted to cross the stream using the temporary bridge when the water level rose suddenly due to heavy rains upstream

Unseasonal rains in Adilabad district have damaged sorghum and paddy at procurement centers, causing losses for farmers. With rainfall averaging 25.8 mm, affected growers urge officials to buy their grains, as hopes for profits fade.

A wild animal, suspected to be a tiger, was electrocuted on the outskirts of Yellur village in Penchikalpet mandal on May 15. Its carcass was exhumed on Friday