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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

BRS leaders Nama Nageswara Rao and Mohammad Tajuddin condemned the alleged assault on a minor girl in Khammam and demanded strict punishment for the accused. They called for a fast-track trial, justice for the victim's family and stronger measures to prevent similar crimes.

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody in Khammam after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl and pushing her from a residential building. The girl suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment, while police registered cases under the POCSO Act and attempt to murder.

Yellala Vidhyananda Reddy from Paruvelli village in Karimnagar district has been selected to represent the Khammam team in the TG 20 cricket tournament. The franchise signed him for Rs 1.7 lakh, bringing pride and joy to his village.

Khammam police arrested another accused in the Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case registered at Sathupalli. The accused allegedly provided a bank account used by the fraud network. So far, 27 of the 28 accused have been arrested and remanded.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam district received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours. Cherla recorded 20 mm of rain, while multiple areas in Khammam and Kothagudem districts experienced light showers as monsoon activity increased.