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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar dismissed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s allegations that G Kishan Reddy was obstructing Hyderabad Metro phase-2. He said the Centre remained committed to Telangana’s development and also defended the SIR exercise regarding illegal infiltrators.

Uncertainty over rainfall due to the expected El Nino effect is leaving farmers in Karimnagar district undecided about paddy cultivation this Vanakalam season. Agriculture officials are encouraging a shift to irrigated dry crops to minimise risks and potential losses.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy urged the State government to remove encroachments on tanks and ponds in Jagtial district. He submitted a representation during Prajavani, highlighting declining groundwater levels, irrigation concerns and the need to protect water bodies.

The India Meteorological Department has confirmed the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Telangana, with currents entering southern districts. Hyderabad is expected to receive monsoon rains by June 11 or 12, while heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts remain in place.

One person died and three others were injured after a speeding car hit an autorickshaw on Rajiv Rahadari near Thimmapur mandal in Karimnagar district. The autorickshaw was travelling towards Karimnagar when the rear collision occurred. Police shifted the injured to hospital

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Saidapur mandal surveyor and his two private assistants for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a complainant for conducting a land survey. The arrests were made during a trap laid by ACB officials.

Police in Karimnagar have taken PMJ jewellery shop theft mastermind Subodh Singh into four-day custody for interrogation. Three other accused were also detained. However, neither the stolen gold nor the weapon used in the robbery has been recovered so far.

Despite a statewide ban, glyphosate continues to be sold illegally in Karimnagar, with farmers sourcing the herbicide from neighbouring states. High demand, weed control needs and weak enforcement have contributed to its continued use in cotton-growing regions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Sircilla Municipality councillor Kasarla Padma, who died after suffering a heart stroke while undergoing treatment in Karimnagar. Rama Rao visited her residence and consoled the bereaved family members in Sircilla.

Heavy rains in Karimnagar Tuesday night soaked hundreds of quintals of paddy stored in open procurement centres. Farmers, angered by delayed government purchases, demanded immediate procurement of wet and discolored stocks without conditions

Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress

Family members, relatives and residents of Sadasivpalli staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar seeking clarity over the suspicious death of Jasthi Srinidh. Traffic movement was disrupted briefly before police intervened and assured action to the protesters.

Family members of a 22-year-old man staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar, demanding clarity into his suspicious death. Traffic was disrupted on key routes before police intervened and assured an inquiry, after which the protest was withdrawn.

A spike in fire accidents across the composite Karimnagar district has been linked to burning of leftover paddy stalks. The practice has damaged orchards, cattle sheds and crops, prompting officials and farmers’ groups to demand awareness drives and preventive measures.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar locked the agriculture market yard gate protesting delays in procurement and shortages of gunny bags, labour and transport facilities. They alleged prolonged waiting under harsh conditions and demanded immediate intervention from officials and market authorities.

A sharp rise in fire accidents across the erstwhile Karimnagar district has been linked to the burning of leftover paddy stalks. Officials and farmers’ associations have urged cultivators to stop the practice, citing damage to farmland, orchards, cattle sheds and soil fertility.

A youngster, Jasti Srinidh, was found hanging under suspicious circumstances near LMD on the outskirts of Karimnagar. With his hands reportedly tied, police suspect possible foul play and have launched an investigation into whether it is a case of murder.

The DGGI has uncovered alleged GST evasion worth Rs 16.96 crore in Karimnagar’s granite industry. Officials arrested a fake agency operator accused of generating bogus invoices and waybills to transport and export granite worth nearly Rs 100 crore without proper tax payments.

Severe heat wave conditions have disrupted normal life across the undivided Karimnagar district, with temperatures crossing 46 degree C in several places. Six persons reportedly died amid the extreme weather, while trade unions sought revised work timings in Singareni mining areas.

A tractor driver died after his vehicle overturned while allegedly trying to escape police in Karimnagar district. The driver was transporting illegal sand when the incident occurred. Police said he lost control after entering paddy fields and hit a stone.