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A BRS delegation led by former Sathupalli MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah urged the Khammam District Collector to investigate alleged irregularities in the recruitment of pre-primary instructors and ayahs, claiming eligible candidates were overlooked due to interview-based selection.

Former Sathupalli MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah alleged large-scale irregularities in PMEGP loan sanctions and pre-primary instructor appointments in Khammam district. He demanded a vigilance inquiry, action against officials and transparency in the recruitment process by publishing the merit list and interview marks.

A 22-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into an agricultural well in Chintakani, Khammam district, on Friday. Police recovered the body, shifted it for postmortem and registered a case.

A 31-year-old mentally distressed man died after being struck by a TGSRTC bus in Khammam's Penuballi mandal. The deceased had walked out of the Sathupalli Government Hospital early Friday morning; local police have initiated an investigation

Khammam police seized 450 kg of ganja worth Rs. 2.24 crore and arrested 123 persons in 55 cases over the past six months. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt said special teams have been formed to eliminate ganja trafficking and strengthen anti-drug enforcement.

Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged the State government to release Rs 9,000 crore to complete the Sitarama Project. The farmers' body also sought resolution of pattadar passbook issues, timely maize procurement payments and free urea booking at Mee Seva centres.

A government primary school reopened after five years at Gangaram thanda in Khammam is yet to receive a regular teacher despite enrolling nine students. Meanwhile, a government school in Mahabubabad is set to close after its lone student and headmaster were transferred.

Speakers at a round-table meeting in Khammam demanded that the Telangana government immediately clear pending fee reimbursement and scholarship arrears. Student unions, college managements and parents said the issue affects students' futures and vowed to continue their agitation until the dues are paid.

Sathupalli police and the EAGLE team seized 166.36 kg of ganja worth Rs 89.13 lakh and arrested a labourer from Odisha who was transporting the contraband to Hyderabad. Police have launched a manhunt for two other accused in the case.

The future of Khammam Vijaya Dairy remains uncertain amid reports that the Congress government plans to shift its operations to Warangal. Farmers and opposition leaders fear the move could affect thousands of dairy producers and pave the way for leasing the dairy's land.

Senior BJP leader Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has urged Union Minister Chirag Paswan to intervene in alleged irregularities in land allocations at Buggapadu Mega Food Park in Khammam, questioning transparency, investments, employment generation and the project's benefits to local farmers.

Heavy rains and waterlogging forced the postponement of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Rythu Ashirwada Sabha in Khammam. The event has also triggered criticism from environmentalists and opposition leaders over the felling of trees and damage to agricultural land.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught Banapuram gram panchayat secretary Thammisetty Suresh while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 25,000 near Mudigonda Rythu Vedika in Khammam district. He had allegedly demanded the money to grant building permission and allot a house number.

Axis Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Telangana's MSME sector, with advances of Rs. 14,847 crore to more than 24,000 enterprises in the State. The bank highlighted robust growth in lending segments and increased use of digital platforms for business loans.

The new academic year has begun without regular District Education Officers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, raising concerns over school administration, distribution of educational materials, implementation of welfare schemes and the overall functioning of the education department.

A special Aadhaar enrolment camp was organised at Annam Seva Foundation in Khammam to help residents access welfare services and establish their identities. Authorities said the initiative could also assist in tracing family members and facilitating reunification in eligible cases.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana's development and failing to fulfil key promises. Addressing party workers in Khammam district, he alleged corruption, questioned welfare implementation and challenged the government to release a White Paper on debt.

Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders urged the government to scrap the mandatory urea distribution app, claiming it was preventing many farmers from obtaining fertiliser. They also sought the release of pending Rythu Bharosa funds for both rabi and kharif seasons.

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.

A farmer in Khammam district was fined Rs 5,000 by Thirumalapuram gram panchayat for burning paddy stubble, violating Telangana government norms. Officials warned against crop residue burning, citing environmental pollution, soil degradation, reduced fertility, and adverse impacts on agricultural productivity