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An assistant labour officer, Karne Chander, was caught red-handed by the ACB in Khammam while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for clearing a file related to funeral expenditure. He will be produced before the special ACB court in Warangal
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Reservations for sarpanch and ward seats in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have been finalised, with most seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Kothagudem will have 460 ST sarpanches, while Khammam reserved 171 sarpanch seats for STs
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A multilingual biopic on Padma Shri awardee and green crusader Vanajeevi Ramaiah is underway, directed by Vemuganti and starring Brahmaji. The film aims to present Ramaiah’s environmental mission to global audiences and is being produced with aspirations for major awards.
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Telangana players D Sidharth Reddy and AR Nishitha Reddy clinched the boys and girls singles titles in the under-14 AITA Championship Series tennis tournament at Sardar Patel Stadium, Khammam. Shlok Vinayak Reddy and Sai Sahara Reddy won the boys doubles crown
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Sub-Inspector Pushpala Rama Rao of Wyra police station has helped more than twenty people in the erstwhile Khammam district by providing artificial limbs and wheelchairs with support from NGOs and Rotary Clubs. His efforts also enabled a young adivasi girl to walk again.
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Sai Vani, a 36-year-old nurse in Khammam, was allegedly murdered by her husband Gogula Bhasker Nereda during a dispute. Their 14-year-old daughter was injured while trying to intervene, and the eight-year-old son fled. Locals apprehended the accused before police arrived.
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Aditya Kilari of Telangana pulled off a major upset by defeating second seed U Ayaan 6-2, 6-0 in the boys under-14 first round of the AITA Championship Series in Khammam, as several other youngsters advanced with strong wins
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District Marketing Officer Narender asked Khammam farmers not to bring cotton to CCI procurement centres as all ginning mills in Telangana will join a strike on Tuesday. He said discussions with the CCI CMD would take place before issuing further procurement instructions.
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A 24-year-old man, Chirra Harish, died after falling into a rotavator attached to a tractor in Punyapuram village of Wyra mandal. He had accompanied a driver to learn tractor driving. Police booked a case and started an investigation
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Ham radio operators from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana helped police trace an Andhra woman found in Howrah. Using conference calls and local contacts, they identified her as Asunuri Devi from East Godavari, missing for years and now under care
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A flock of sheep was attacked by stray dogs at Nelakondapalli town in Khammam district, resulting in the death of 20 sheep. Farmer Mettela Venkanna Yadav said he suffered a loss of Rs.2.5 lakh and sought government assistance.
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Bolla Anil Kumar, an IT professional from Khammam district working in Abu Dhabi, won Rs 240 crore in a UAE lottery. The jackpot has made him a local hero, with villagers thronging his home to congratulate his overjoyed family.
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An auto-rickshaw driver from Siripuram KG village in Khammam district paid SSC exam fees for 20 students of the local ZP High School. Shaik Lateef has been supporting poor students for years, providing free rides and school supplies.
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A two-day Telangana Today and Namaste Telangana Auto Show will be held at SR&BGNR College grounds in Khammam on Saturday and Sunday. Top automobile dealers from Hyderabad, Warangal and Khammam will participate. T News and Suman TV are partners.
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A woman, Nagamani (50), was murdered by her relatives at Muthagudem in Khammam district. The attack occurred after a family dispute between her son-in-law Mahesh and her daughter Akhila. Police have launched an investigation into the incident
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Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao said Cyclone Montha damaged crops in four and a half lakh acres across Telangana. The government plans to compensate farmers with Rs 10,000 per acre and purchase soaked paddy. Relief camps were set up in Khammam
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As many as 227 people from 90 families living along the Munneru riverbanks in Khammam were shifted to relief centres due to rising water levels following heavy rains from Cyclone Montha. Officials are ensuring safety, food, and medical services at camps.
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed all District Collectors to utilise SDRF and treasury funds for cyclone relief and rehabilitation works. He assured that there would be no financial constraints and instructed officials to stay alert and expedite restoration efforts
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A goods truck was washed away along with its driver while attempting to cross the overflowing Nimmavagu stream at Jannaram village in Khammam on Wednesday. Heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha led to the mishap. Rescue efforts are underway
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Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated an online Open House at the City Armed Police headquarters in Khammam as part of Police Commemoration Week. Students learned about modern policing equipment, cybercrime detection, and dog squad operations during the event