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A free lipid health camp held in Karimnagar on National Lipid Day screened 42 patients, identifying several with high cholesterol levels. Doctors highlighted risks of heart disease and stressed the importance of lifestyle changes, exercise and regular health check-ups.

Several BRS leaders were placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Saturday following the party’s bandh call protesting the BJP workers’ attack on the Karimnagar MLA’s camp office and Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy. Heavy police deployment was made to prevent untoward incidents.

BRS leaders condemned the attack on Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, alleging BJP involvement and blaming Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar for instigating violence. They criticised police inaction and demanded strict action, raising concerns over law and order in Telangana.

Tensions erupted in Karimnagar as BJP and BRS activists clashed near Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s residence following an attack on a BRS camp office. Both groups exchanged stones and sticks before police intervened and detained several participants.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy alleged a conspiracy by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after an attack on his camp office in Karimnagar. He claimed prior threats, questioned law and order, and denied provocative intent.

Tension erupted in Karimnagar after BJP workers attacked and ransacked MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office over alleged derogatory remarks by BRS leader Padi Kaushik Reddy against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over law and order, alleging failure to protect citizens following a firing incident in Karimnagar. He accused the police of bias and highlighted past policing measures under the BRS regime.

Five armed assailants carried out a daring daylight dacoity at a jewellery shop in Karimnagar, opening fire and injuring four security personnel. Police suspect an inter-State gang and are examining CCTV footage while probing possible local support.

A 60-year-old man died of suspected sunstroke in Jammikunta, Karimnagar, after collapsing at home following work in agricultural fields. He was rushed to hospital but died during treatment. Police have registered a case and started investigation.

Paddy harvesting in Karimnagar has been delayed due to a diesel shortage, leaving farmers worried about crop damage from unseasonal rains. Despite official claims of adequate fuel supply, farmers report difficulties in accessing diesel for harvesting machines.

BRS leaders and farmers staged a protest in Choppadandi against new paddy procurement norms, citing financial burden and delays. They demanded a return to the previous system, alleging the new rules would create hardships for farmers during procurement.

Karimnagar Two Town police arrested a habitual burglar and recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash and gold ornaments. The accused, previously booked under the PD Act, had committed multiple thefts and was caught following a targeted search operation.

A Sub-Inspector in Karimnagar allegedly attacked a barber for calling him ‘Anna’ instead of “sir”. The incident, captured on CCTV in a salon, went viral on social media, drawing attention to the officer’s behaviour.

In Karimnagar, farmers drying paddy on roads despite warnings cause accidents and traffic hazards. Police issue notices and counsel violators. Lack of drying space and procurement delays force farmers onto roads, highlighting infrastructure gaps and rising crop production challenges

Karimnagar rural police raided an illegal gambling centre in Subashnagar and arrested 17 persons. Cash worth Rs 6.75 lakh, vehicles and mobile phones were seized, and the case was later handed over to Three Town police.

Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar during Ambedkar Jayanthi celebrations after ABVP activists and other groups argued over carrying flags and dais protocol. Police intervened to control the situation, while MLA Medipally Satyam stepped in to pacify both sides.

The BRS has intensified preparations for its public meeting in Jagtial on April 20. KT Rama Rao announced in-charges, while K Chandrashekhar Rao is set to address the gathering, with the event expected to boost party mobilisation ahead of its plenary.

The government has decided to provide NEET, IIT JEE and CLAT coaching to students in KGBVs, along with social welfare and gurukulam schools. Selected students will undergo training in specialised institutions from the next academic year.

Senior leader T Jeevan Reddy is set to join the BRS after quitting the Congress, boosting the party in north Telangana. KTR met him in Jagtial, and his formal induction is expected soon in the presence of KCR.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao received a warm welcome in Karimnagar while travelling to Jagtial. Several MLAs, MLCs and former legislators from Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts met him during his brief halt in the town.