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The illegal granite export issue in Karimnagar has resurfaced after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a CID probe. Earlier investigations revealed tax evasion by several agencies, with penalties imposed, though full recovery of dues remains pending.

Karimnagar police busted a major cybercrime network involving illegal transactions worth Rs 138 crore using mule accounts. Thirteen persons, including RBL officials, were arrested. The gang operated through coordinators, mediators and account holders to carry out fraudulent transactions.

A shepherd, Bolli Sammaiah, died of electrocution in Sarwaipeta after accidentally touching an electric fence set up to protect crops. Two sheep also died, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Civil Supplies officials conducted raids in Huzurabad town of Karimnagar district and seized 22 domestic LPG cylinders from hotels and eateries, registering 12 cases for illegal use of subsidised gas for commercial purposes.

A Karimnagar Town-II Sub-Inspector allegedly died by suicide at his in-laws’ house in Sithampet days after his wife died by suicide earlier this week. The officer was rushed to a hospital in Jammikunta where doctors declared him dead.

In Karimnagar, police prevented ASHA workers from laying siege to Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s residence at Mankammathota. A scuffle occurred as protesters were intercepted en route from Telangana Chowk and subsequently taken to a police station

Kukatpally police arrested a man for allegedly cheating a jewellery shop by diverting the salesman’s attention and swapping real gold rings with fake ones before escaping. The accused is reportedly involved in three similar offences.

Divya, wife of a Karimnagar sub-inspector, died allegedly by suicide after consuming oleander seeds at her residence. She was shifted to hospitals in Karimnagar and Hyderabad but died during treatment. The reason behind her decision is not yet known

ACB officials arrested a Karimnagar excise inspector and a government teacher in a disproportionate assets case. The duo allegedly routed bribe money through bank accounts. A search led to the recovery of Rs 20 lakh in unaccounted cash

The Income Tax department confiscated benami properties linked to gangster Nayeem in Karimnagar district, pasting the official order in Nagunur village after identifying land registered in the name of a family member as part of its investigation.

A government employee, Rachakonda Lachaiah (55), was found dead in Karimnagar’s Kakatiya canal after going missing while bathing. Police recovered his body near Chinthakunta following a search operation and registered a case based on a complaint by his wife

BRS leader S. Ravinder Singh alleged that development works in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation have stalled due to demands for a 10 percent commission. Despite administrative sanction of Rs 50 crore, around 20 tenders remain unopened, raising concerns over transparency and delays.

Police in Karimnagar arrested five persons, including a minor, allegedly involved in a March 11 roadside robbery of RMP T. Komuraiah near Nedunur. The accused reportedly threw chilli powder at the victim, stealing a gold chain and Rs 1,000 cash.

A 28-year-old man died after allegedly jumping from a rail overbridge in Jammikunta town of Karimnagar district on Thursday night. He was shifted to a hospital by locals but succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment, police said.

Unemployed youth who applied for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme remain uncertain about receiving benefits as the programme has not progressed even a year after its announcement, despite lakhs of applications being submitted across Telangana.

Smoke emanated from a running TGSRTC bus at Alugunur in Thimmapur mandal of Karimnagar district on Monday morning. Alert passengers informed the driver, who immediately halted the vehicle. All passengers were safely shifted to another bus.

Class 4 student Nakka Arushya from Mandal Parishad Primary School, Kandikatkur, was felicitated by the Daram Sushila Trust for winning first prize in a mandal-level Telugu poetry competition. She received a gold medal, memento, storybooks and gifts.

Newly elected sarpanches in the erstwhile Karimnagar district are using innovative methods, including gorilla mascot costumes, to tackle the monkey menace. While temporary relief is seen, controversy has erupted in some districts over reported stray dog killings.

Mango farmers in Jagtial are facing heavy flower drop after delayed flowering this season. Sudden weather changes and insect attacks are blamed for the damage. Horticulture officials have advised preventive sprays as arrivals to markets may be delayed.

Despite the launch of a fertiliser booking app to ease urea distribution, farmers continue to face hardships due to smartphone dependence, OTP delays and limited stocks, with tenant farmers struggling the most due to absentee landowners.