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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.

A wild bison that accidentally fell into an agricultural well at Odepalli village near Karimnagar was rescued by police and forest officials following an alert from locals and later released into a safer location.

A tragic incident occurred in Karimnagar, where Puram Srinivas was allegedly killed by his father, Kanakaiah, in a fit of rage during a quarrel. The father attacked his son with a stone, resulting in severe head injuries. Police are investigating

The BRS captured the Jammikunta Municipal Chairman post with 16 votes amid political suspense. Molugu Prasanth was elected chairman after rejoining the BRS, while BJP and AIFB councillors stayed away from voting during the special meeting.

The BJP captured the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor post with 34 votes after last-minute political changes. Kolagani Srinivas was elected Mayor and Y Sunil Rao Deputy Mayor, while the BRS stayed away from voting, altering the final outcome.

The BRS has decided to abstain from voting in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor election scheduled for Monday, reportedly upset over the Congress changing its mayoral candidate at the last minute. No party currently has a clear majority.

Uncertainty continues over the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post as political parties scramble for support. While the BJP is close to the majority mark, Congress, BRS, MIM and Independents are exploring a possible alliance to stake claim.

Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar’s 28th division after police arrested BRS candidate Kurra Thirupathi for allegedly trying to prevent a Congress candidate from influencing voters. MLA Gangula Kamalakar intervened, leading to Thirupathi’s release and allegations against the Congress party

Eernala Raju, a 12-year-old Class VI student from Mallareddypalli, Veenavanka mandal, drowned in a well while plucking Indian jujube fruits on Tuesday evening. Police recovered the body on Wednesday and have registered a case for investigation.

Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s claim of an Rs 100 crore deal between the Congress and the AIMIM ahead of Karimnagar civic polls sparked a political row, with Congress leaders dismissing the allegation and lodging a police complaint

Several passengers were injured after an RTC bus rammed into the protective wall of a flyover in Jammikunta town when a front tyre came off while entering the bridge. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.

Police took leaders of various political parties into preventive custody across the district ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Choppadandi constituency. The Chief Minister is scheduled to attend developmental programmes and address a public meeting at Gumlapur.

A woman attempted suicide outside the Huzurabad police station in Karimnagar, alleging police inaction over unpaid compensation promised after a divorce following a dowry harassment case. Alert police personnel prevented the attempt

A 30-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment after allegedly attempting suicide by consuming pesticides along with her two children at their Rekurthy residence in Karimnagar. The children remain in serious condition, and the police have launched an investigation

The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen has launched its campaign for the municipal polls across the State, with party president Asaduddin Owaisi leading outreach programmes. The party is banking on its past electoral performance in Telangana, Maharashtra and Bihar